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When you lose your hero, the map of your life suddenly disappears. In this episode of Dead Dads, Greg Kettner discusses the disorienting reality of losing a father who was a pillar of strength and asks the difficult question: Where do you go from here?

The absence of a hero creates a void that can feel impossible to navigate. Greg shares his personal journey through this "unmapped" territory and explains how grief therapy provided the compass he needed to move forward.

In this conversation, we explore:

- The profound disorientation that follows the loss of a primary father figure.
- Seeking direction: How therapy helps you find your footing when you feel lost.
- Redefining your identity when the person you looked up to is gone.
- Finding the strength to become your own hero while honoring his legacy.

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*Timestamps:*

0:00 - Introduction: The Reality of Father Loss
1:52 - Meet Greg Kettner: Comedy & Connection
5:20 - The Legacy of Sidney Ronald Kettner
13:20 - The First Stroke: When Your Hero Becomes Mortal
22:10 - Quality of Life vs. Quantity: End of Life Wishes
28:45 - Making the Difficult Decision to Let Go
31:20 - Dad's Last Breath & The Immediate Aftermath
40:50 - Why Men Should Go to Therapy for Grief
44:30 - "Am I Doing Grief Right?"
54:20 - The Power of the Gratitude Text Exercise
1:04:20 - Closing Thoughts: Work Happy & Healing