Welcome back! Season 4 premier is here! The guys dive deep into the topic of toxic masculinity. We discuss why the traditional definition of masculinity can get in the way of the healing process after losing a child. We talk about the following topics:

- The lack of male emotional models

- Discuss how "toughness" plays a role in traditional masculinity

- How anti-femineity can be damaging to the grieving process

- How tox masculinity can lead to unhealthy habits

- Breaking the cycle of toxic masculinity with younger generations

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The guys are back with a bonus holiday episode! We themed this one the 12 'feels' of Christmas. We talk about all the conflicting emotions that loss dads have during the holidays. We dive into the following:

- Joy & Sadness

- Gratefulness & Anger

- Togetherness & Lonliness

- Relaxation & Stress

- Dealing with Social/Holiday events

- Holiday triggers like songs/commercials/movies

- Family traditions

- Faith

We love you all. We hope you enjoy the episode!

2ND BONUS EPISODE!!!! The guys get back together one more time to discuss Halloween. The guys discuss how triggering the holiday can be for families that have experienced a loss. The guys discuss:

- Triggers (happy kids everywhere)

- The importance of living children when getting through the holiday

- Imagining your lost child dressing up and trick or treating the neighborhood

- Trying to find joy in Halloween

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY!