Adult Children Episodes
July 24, 2026
The Fish Died. Here's What I Should Have Said
This episode is for anyone who has kids. If you've ever frozen when your kid asked where grandpa went, start here. Dr. Korie Leigh is a thanatologist — a grief scientist. She told us the exact words to use. And the word is "died." Not "passed away." Not "went to sleep." Most of us use soft language to protect kids from death. Dr. Korie's research says that backfires — hard. Kids fill gaps with stories scarier than the truth. We cover the fish story, the fence story, why the five stages of grie...
July 17, 2026
There was a DNR magnet on our fridge next to the family photos | Grief Support for Men
Jordan's dad rode 60km on an e-bike with a chemo bottle taped to the frame. Stage four cancer. Then one day the bike stayed in the garage. Jordan didn't fall apart. He felt… neutral. Then guilty for feeling neutral. This episode explores the quiet grief nobody talks about. The feeling that 30% of you disappears when your dad dies. You're still functioning, but you're running on less. If you've lost your dad and wondered why you're not more of a wreck, this one's for you. 🎧 In this episode: •...