S E11: Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss

2026-07-20

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Hunter interviews three individuals who were sent reeling after the losses of their fathers. Meet this episode’s strangers:-Koi’s describes her father as “the perfect person”. Tragically he was taken one day in a freak hit and run accident while riding his bicycle through Los Angeles. She recounts finding out about his death and the emotional toll it took on her. While she initially turned to substances to cope with his loss, she has since found religion and has pulled herself back onto her feet.

Hunter interviews three individuals who were sent reeling after the losses of their fathers.

Meet this episode’s strangers:

-Koi’s describes her father as “the perfect person”. Tragically he was taken one day in a freak hit and run accident while riding his bicycle through Los Angeles. She recounts finding out about his death and the emotional toll it took on her. While she initially turned to substances to cope with his loss, she has since found religion and has pulled herself back onto her feet.

-Brittany’s father died of a heart attack. She describes the moment she felt his spirit leave this Earth. She wishes that she could still call her father everyday and share her life’s milestones with him, but after a period of darkness she realized that she can still speak with him anywhere and anytime.

-Vanessa grew up without knowing who her father was. As an adult she did some internet sleuthing and found him in Mexico. Reconnecting with her father was a wonderful experience that they both appreciated. Sadly, after three years, he passed away, but she still cherishes the short amount of time they had together.

Chapters:

00:00:12 Saying goodbye to your father

00:01:20 Koi: my father was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident

00:04:02 Why the stages of grief are a myth

00:07:23 Receiving the news "He's gone. It's final."

00:11:31 Brandon’s legacy: perfect memories and LA hidden gems

00:15:15 Finding faith and resilience after tragedy

00:18:08 A daughter’s final letter: "I get it now"

00:20:15 Angel Brittany: the hardest call of my life

00:22:46 Learning how to talk to your dad when you can’t call

00:28:18 Vanessa: meeting my biological father at age 40

00:33:54 Hearing "I love you" for the first time, finding self-worth