In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her husband, Victor, for a raw and vulnerable conversation on Father’s Day. This is a day that carries quiet complexity for those navigating life without children and inside this episode, what starts as a casual check-in turns into a heartfelt exchange about grief, identity, societal pressure, and the silent ways men often carry loss.

Victor opens up about how Father’s Day really feels for him, what it’s like to grieve without clear rituals or community, and the emotional weight of letting go of a dream he never thought he’d have to release. Together, they reflect on shared grief, gender differences in emotional processing, and how this journey continues to evolve over time.

Whether you’re walking this path with a partner or solo, this episode offers insight, connection, and comfort in knowing that you are not alone—and that grief, while it may never fully disappear, can soften with time.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• A vulnerable, unscripted conversation about the emotional impact of Father’s Day
• How men process childlessness differently than women—and why it’s often invisible
• Why it’s important to acknowledge “silent grief”
• Reflections on guilt, identity, and healing as a couple
• The power of honest conversations in relationships

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After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots." I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs. Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.

https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat