After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he realized he still had to show up for his child, this is an unforgettable conversation about love that endures even after death.Follow Mike Allio here: @michael_alliol4Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your EmailHats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net
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After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he realized he still had to show up for his child, this is an unforgettable conversation about love that endures even after death.Follow Mike Allio here: @michael_alliol4Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your EmailHats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net
9/11 Took My Dad — His Best Friend Tells the Story (#235)
DEAD Talks
58 minutes
2 weeks ago
9/11 Took My Dad — His Best Friend Tells the Story (#235)
He lost his best friend. I lost my dad. Twenty-five years after September 11th, we sit down to talk about that day, the years of grief that followed, and the love that still connects us.In this powerful conversation, my Uncle Augie — my dad’s best friend — shares what it was like inside the World Trade Center that morning, how survival guilt shaped his life, and the lessons we’ve both learned about love, loss, and legacy.🎧 Listen if you’ve ever lost someone and wondered how to keep their memory alive.This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of DEAD Talks — a podcast about death, grief, and what it means to truly live.Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net
DEAD Talks
After losing his wife, Laura, Mike Allio was left to raise their young son alone. In this emotional episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio dives deep into Mike’s journey through grief, fatherhood, and finding purpose again. From the hidden letters his wife left behind to the moment he realized he still had to show up for his child, this is an unforgettable conversation about love that endures even after death.Follow Mike Allio here: @michael_alliol4Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your EmailHats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net
