Reviews
“Really loved this. So well put together. Thank you for sharing. WS”
ghrhudjrbrhhe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/23
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“One of the most profound, vulnerable, honest accounts of the human experience that I’ve ever encountered. So artfully crafted and delivered to tell the full story of grief, trauma, and connection, with all their complexities and nonlinearities that most of us leave out when telling our own...”Read full review »
jrosesh22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/22
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“I’ve recently reconnected with my Dad after 3 decades. This SPEAKS volumes to me. I have a Story to tell as well.”
ReadingHarley1975Rainbow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/22
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“I’m enjoying listening to this very much. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle of emotions, more pieces put in place each episode.”
Sabelrose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/22
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“This is the most beautiful story I have ever heard. It was honest and vulnerable. Highly recommended!”
VinaNM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/20
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“This podcast has been an unexpected joy and pleasure. It's full of heart, as well as smart and funny. It's cleverly put together, especially given how hard it would be to put a real life exploration of grief into a narrative. I love the meta-narrative, too. I couldn't stop listening...”Read full review »
estherjoybelle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/15/20
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“What a compelling and moving story. I listen to too many podcasts daily and this deeply moved me. The study is about a father-daughter story, really a daughter-father story, really a story of a human with a big heart and a deep curiosity. The writing and voice is vulnerable. The sound...”Read full review »
Rimpu K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/20
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“Janielle, thank you for putting this together. I had an explosive death of a family member eighteen months ago. I felt that I have not really grieved the way most people would expect me to grieve. You are teaching me that grieving is important and a unique experience. I am learning how to break...”Read full review »
JoeRocket52 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/20
“Dear Janielle,
Your mom said don’t read the comments, but hopefully you do.
I was brought up in a somewhat similar situation, and as I near the end of the episodes and you have your three act realization and then Carson has hers for you...and I listen to the aha! moments...I’m so happy to hear...”Read full review »
Jessyca_Rae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/19
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“Regarding daddy issues. I think I had a great dad. He taught me 5 card stud poker, the games of football and baseball. He threw me a hundred fly balls in the front yard when I tried softball one season. But I have no memories of him saying I love you. I know he did but he never said it. I...”Read full review »
KTom64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/19
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“It feels like a huge privilege being let in to this beautiful story. A wonderful insight in to love, loss and humanity. Thank you for bearing everything! E”
eglandscapes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/19
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“This is the first podcast I’ve ever reviewed but I wanted you to know Janielle, that my Dad, (Val) would be super proud of this journey! I think it’s so rare for people to take this in depth of a look into the tragedies and trials of life. I love the artistic approach you took to understanding a...”Read full review »
stupid3dogpant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/19
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“I can’t wait to see how this turns out! I have a similar story but with my mom. My only thought as I’m listening is ... is your mom telling you everything?!? I know you love her but did he stay away because of something with her (like the episode of This is Us when she made Randall’s father to...”Read full review »
ISUKCKT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/19
“This is an honest, beautiful journey one gets to travel with Janielle. It is a journey of self discovery and growth - finding the courage to ask the questions that haunt one’s soul, knowing that some questions can never be answered, wading through feelings of whether that loss is even...”Read full review »
MySustenance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/19
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“I really appreciate Janielle’s brutal honesty in sharing her experience of reckoning with her life and figuring out what was true. I believe many will be helped by your story. Kudos and applause!”
Haiti user via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/19
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“This engaging story kept me coming back for more. Considering real life in literary terms is fascinating! I recommend this to anyone touched by tragedy.”
ReviewerLOL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“I never thought that art should come with a trigger warning - but this, this probably should.
It’s amazing and terrible and horrible and wonderful and moving all at the same time. But it gave me a term for what I’m going through right now - “disenfranchised grief.” And for that, I thank the...”Read full review »
FrequentDriverDC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“I wanted to like this”
Pattyroy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/19
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“I love to hear how Janielle shared her pain. It’s real and this is her way to get thru it. Most people avoid going thru the pain but she embraced it. And even though it hurts like hell, you feel so much better afterwards. I love how she doesn’t sugarcoat it. I’m reading a lot of comments saying...”Read full review »
jaimyram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/19
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“I stumbled upon this after hearing about it on Family Ghosts. While I didn't have the exact same experience there were definitely some parallels with my personal Dad/Rick character. I had to stop listening at work because I would tear up, talk to Jan and Carson out loud, and feel so...”Read full review »
asuncionshija via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/19
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“I’m catching up but so far I really enjoy listening to Janielle make this lovely thing out of something sad and complicated. There’s a lot to relate to in terms of how she shows her humanity and the connections she portrays between herself and her family and friends.”
About to be ttc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/19
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“My father left us when I was two. I never knew him but always craved for his love and attention. Your words are not mine, but the wisdom and comfort I feel from you and your guests truly help me. Thank you for your story.”
ChristineJack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/19
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“Well/written, honest with an organic narrative arc. Jan’s quest to discover her father & her feelings rang true”
cherrypeach9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/19
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“I could end with #ofcourse and it would suffice bc that is poetic justice. But I’d also like to personally thank Jan for bearing her heart when she didn’t know where it would lead. Thank you, Carson, for demonstrating unconditional love and true empathy for a friend. You are just as much the...”Read full review »
katinakat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/19
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“I have really enjoyed this podcast. It’s a brave look at the complexities of life and family and finding peace with oneself and one’s circumstances.”
Mongogordo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/19
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“I’m so glad I listened when I did. This podcast came to me as I was working through some significant disenfranchised grief this year, and it’s wonderful to know that we can all take away lovely advice and encouragement through Jan’s stories. I happened to come to the end of my journey alongside...”Read full review »
abhairartist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/19
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“I’m grateful you made this podcast! I have two dads and complicated feelings about both. Many old wounds. Listening to your story is helping me write my own. Thank you!”
werdknerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/19
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“Dear Janielle and Carson, I started listening to your podcast after it was recommended to me while listening to “Family Ghosts”. I have been following you on your journey, eagerly awaiting the next episode. “Untitled Dad Project” has been like a healing process for me. As an author, you have...”Read full review »
MussyTheBlueBird! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/26/19
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“Every week this podcast is great until like 20 mins in when she inevitably starts crying for no discernible reason”
Ermdd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/19
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“Started with so much promise. A very thought provoking first few episodes of a universal story that so many people can relate to. But sadly it devolved into a simplistic, treacly mess. Jan confuses real autobiographical intimacy with whimpering incessantly into the mic. She doesn’t really let us...”Read full review »
MafaldaBA13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/19
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“Thank you for this vulnerable, honest podcast. You are brave, and your tenacity is inspirational. The most important gift you gave me is the idea that I can be an imperfect dad and still be a good dad. Kind of like you described your dad, sometimes I feel like if I can’t be perfect for my kids,...”Read full review »
ElevenKrause via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/19
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“An exceptional story that unfolds as discovery is made on the mystery that is an absent father. Such a creative way to build a story and heal in the process of learning how to tell it. Five star all day!!!”
THEQTSBLEMOM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/19
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“I'm always looking for interesting podcasts. I favor those where someone tells there story, and this fits right in. It's not just a person's story, but also figuring out how to tell that story, which leads to "discovering" more of the story that perhaps the person knew, but...”Read full review »
AnnaBanana1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/19
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“I had a similar experience with my biological father, so I was intrigued and thought I’d be able to relate more, but by the 4th episode, I was done. However, the hosts are great! And I’d be interested in hearing more from them, just not on this particular experience.”
AmyGTucson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/19
“Every episode hits so close to home. Jan has experienced one of my greatest fears: the loss of an estranged parent. Her creative process in unpacking her story gives me hope that I, too, will be okay.”
sairamanns via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/09/19
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“Highly recommend. Interesting and creative way to work through grief and loss. Very engaging, real and thought-provoking.”
kcatlvr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/19
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“Since the author considers this an "art project", I'll critique it as an art project. Firstly, we get an inside view into Jan's work process which is itself compelling as it's not something you get to see everyday when the art is a written piece. The podcast wanders into the...”Read full review »
Jade Norris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/19
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“I’ve shared this with all my friends, it makes me feel held, and it makes us feel closer”
Alyssax1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/19
“I found this podcast a couple days ago and spent the next few days taking it all in.
This project is a beautiful exploration of what it means to grow up without a parent, no matter what the circumstance, and is so helpful and inspiring to anyone going through the same.
The honesty and...”Read full review »
kamtastic_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
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“Not sure how I found this podcast, but it's such a well done look at grieving loss from so many different angles. Very thoughtfully spoken from the heart of two talented women trying to work through layers of emotions related to loss. Thank you for sharing your pain to help heal others still...”Read full review »
Lizzythebug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
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“Loving your pod cast. It’s helping me navigate my own story. I see myself in Jan’s character and Jan’s mom. Im only in the first few episodes. But it seems to me you will learn from your father in his death way more than you ever would have in life. I’m really hoping that by the end of this you...”Read full review »
A Real Housewife from KC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
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“What an incredible price of art this is. It has helped me look introspectively at my own relationship with my dad in ways that I had never considered. So thankful I gave this a try!”
Me396 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/19
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“Dear Janielle and Carson:
I appreciate the amount of work and passion that you’re both putting into this podcast. The literary framework is an excellent concept and although I will stick it through to the end in honour of both of the aforementioned reasons I can’t help comparing your experience...”Read full review »
plwhite via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/26/19
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“I lost my dad when I was 18, we weren’t estranged, but I now wish I could do a investigative project to get to know him better as a character, as a person. I thank Jan for going through with this and for sharing it with us. I’ve cried and laughed with you Jan.
Thank you for lesson on being...”Read full review »
Lau10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
08/26/19
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“As someone who had a “complicated” relationship with their late father I have enjoyed listening to someone else work through their complicated feelings, experiences and memories of their father’s death in an unique way”
Zoefruitcake via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/19
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“If you have a dad or if you are a dad, you MUST listen to this podcast.”
emptynestlover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/19
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“This podcast is amazing. I’ve cried and laughed so much. I feel seen. My circumstances are a little different, but it hits hard. My favorite so far is the mini episode with Carson’s father. Thank you for saying words I didn’t know I needed to hear.”
Sycostephhaha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/19
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“One of the most significant podcasts I have ever listened to....and I listen to a lot! This story is incredible, painful, relatable, and well told. It's a story of the messy, tragic and complicated parts of life we usually reserve for therapy behind closed doors. It's told in such a...”Read full review »
KateSos75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/19
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“I love how raw and human Jan is. She believes that her story could be a positive one despite the lies she might tell herself, and I really connect with her in that way. I’m hooked to this podcast because of that connection, but also because I really want to know what kind of resolution Jan picks...”Read full review »
FlowyGrace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/19
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“This is a really cool concept for a show! I have a complicated relationship with my own Dad Character, so it’s super interesting to hear someone else delving into that same baggage and unpacking it. There are elements of Jan’s story that I can relate to, and some that I really can’t, but the...”Read full review »
ladybug8893 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/19
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