Episodes
The 6th Stage of Grief no one talks about - Anxiety
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt delves into the often unspoken connection between anxiety and grief, particularly for fathers. He discusses the sixth stage of grief, as identified by Claire Bidwell-Smith, which is anxiety. Through personal anecdotes and reflect…
Writing as a Way to Heal with John Dedakis
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with author and journalist John DeDakis about the profound impact of grief on fathers. They explore John's personal journey through the loss of his son, the therapeutic power of writing, and the importance of grief counsel…
The Grief Journey (Heartbreak, Healing & Humor) with Steve Gamlin
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Steve Gamlin about his journey through grief after losing his wife, Tina. They discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of vulnerability, and the need for support during difficult times. Steve shares his pers…
Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon
Send us a text Title: Navigating Grief: A Journey with Dr. Gregg Korbon Episode Description: Join host James Moffitt on the Father's Refuge Podcast as he welcomes Dr. Gregg Korbon, a retired anesthesiologist and father who shares his profound journey through grief after the loss of his son, Brian. …
The Courage to Be Seen: emotional honesty and healing through Faith
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt and guest Mike Van Pelt explore the complexities of authentic manhood, particularly in the context of grief and loss. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, the journey of self-discovery, and the necessity of community sup…
From Tragedy to Triumph: How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge, host James Moffitt speaks with Weston Brandon, a motivational speaker and remarried widower, about his journey through grief after losing his first wife shortly after the birth of their son. Weston shares his experiences of navigating loss, the cha…
Celebration of Life - Jeremy Moffitt
Send us a text In this episode I share my memories of Jeremy who passed away at the end of January 2025. I shared my regret that we were not close. We both allowed things to get between us and neither one of us worked on rede...
Navigating the Waters of Grief
Send us a text In this episode of Father's Refuge Podcast, host James Moffitt shares the poignant story of his daughter Jessica's battle with cancer and the profound grief that followed her passing. He reflects on the moments leading up to her death, the immediate aftermath, and the long journey of…
The Crazy Man at the End of the Road
Send us a text Keywords grief, healing, fatherhood, faith, family, mental health, emotional struggle, support, resilience, personal story Summary In this episode of Father's Refuge, James Moffitt shares a deeply personal story about his family's journey through grief and healing after his daughter …
Jessica Ann: A Story of Courage, Faith, and Love
Send us a text This is the 3rd article I wrote in a series after Jessica Ann's passing. Grief Changes Everything Losing a child to cancer is a grief no parent should walk through alone. The Father's Refuge Podcast is a safe p...
Walking in Grief Year One
Send us a text Walking in Grief Year One was written after the passing of Jessica Ann Moffitt. If this episode resonates with you drop me a line at FathersRefuge@proton.me Losing a child to cancer is a grief no parent should ...
A Reflection in Time
Send us a text A Reflection in Time written by James Moffitt in May/June of 2000. This article captures my thoughts as a father as I walk through the 14 months of treatment Jessica received at MUSC Children's hospital in Char...
Introduction to Fathers Refuge Podcast
Send us a text spotlighting Fathers Refuge and Jessica's Battle with Childhood Cancer Losing a child to cancer is a grief no parent should walk through alone. The Father's Refuge Podcast is a safe place for fathers and parent...