Navigating Grief: A Son’s Story of Losing His Mother (#155)

Miles Wood opens up about losing his mother to ovarian cancer and the impact it had on his life. He shares the intimate moments of caring for her until her final breath, the pain of unspoken words, and the deep longing that follows loss.Alongside his grief, Miles reflects on the absence of his father and his search for connection, blending raw honesty with humor as he navigates life after loss. This conversation explores how men process grief, the stigma around male vulnerability, and the balance between sorrow, laughter, and healing.A heartfelt and relatable episode for anyone coping with parental loss, exploring masculinity, or seeking hope through humor and resilience.Follow him at @aging_millenials: https://www.instagram.com/aging_millennials/?hl=en& @mileswood on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mileswood/?hl=en 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus: 10% Discount HereJoin the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features: 👉 https://patreon.com/deadtalks?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: 👉 https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/ All links to everything DEAD Talks: 👉 https://linktr.ee/deadtalks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠