Our Origin Story | Dead Dads

It's time to answer the question everyone has asked: Why on earth would two guys start a podcast about their dead dads? Join hosts Scott Cunningham and Roger Nairn as they discuss their origin story, the death of their dads, what the loss has meant for each of them, and why they hope that creating a place for men to hear and share stories of their dads might help.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Dead Dads Podcast

00:38 Why We Started This Podcast

01:51 Disclaimer: We're Not Professionals

02:18 Getting to Know Roger and Scott

03:57 Scott's Dad and Medical Assistance in Dying

07:46 The Impact of Scott's Dad's Suicide Attempt

12:29 Roger's Dad's Battle with Cancer

13:37 The Rollercoaster of Health

13:50 A Trip to Europe and Decline

14:22 Realizing the Severity

15:35 The Burden of Care

16:57 The Hardest Conversation

19:24 Initiating the Process

20:16 Facing the First Christmas

22:36 Living with Grief

26:46 Embracing Grief and Seeking Help

27:32 Conclusion and Call to Action