249: Navigating Fatherhood After Loss- Kit S.

Today, we have a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Our guest, Kit Sadgrove, has an incredible story that many fathers might never imagine having to face. Kit raised five children as a single father after the devastating loss of his wife to breast cancer when his youngest was just six years old.While this is a difficult story for Kit to talk about, he shares insights into fatherhood that many dads may never get to experience. His journey has taught him valuable lessons about parenting, resilience, and what it truly means to show up for your children every single day.Beyond his personal story, Kit is a successful entrepreneur, an author, and a social thinker focused on equality, the working class, and the unseen forces shaping our society. But today, we’re focusing on fatherhood, family, and the lessons he’s learned through loss, love, and raising his kids alone.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kit's Journey03:30 Facing Loss: Kit's Experience with Spousal Death06:08 Navigating Parenting Through Illness09:23 The Kids' Perspective: Coping with Change12:22 Life After Loss: Becoming a Lone Parent15:23 Establishing Structure and Consistency18:31 Lessons in Support and Individual Needs21:16 Balancing Work and Parenting24:35 The Importance of Dialogue and Engagement27:09 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Resilience32:59 Navigating Parental Anxiety35:39 The Evolution of Parent-Child Relationships36:33 Coping with Grief in Private37:55 The Challenge of Seeking Support42:48 Finding New Relationships After Loss48:50 Understanding Child Behavior Post-Bereavement50:16 Reflections on Parenting and Grief51:33 Lighthearted Moments and Final ThoughtsFor listeners who want to connect with kit.👉 Take Kit’s Quiz: Are You a Villain or a Victim?https://kitsadgrove.org/quiz/ 👉 Visit Kit’s Website: Kit Sadgrove’s Websitehttps://kitsadgrove.org/To all our listeners—if this episode moved you, encouraged you, or made you think differently about fatherhood, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected for more meaningful conversations.