Dorothy Graham O’Dell lost her father, Don in 2021 after years of chronic pain and a fierce cancer fight, then became power‑of‑attorney for her grandmother, who died earlier this year. Layered grief could have sidelined her, but instead she launched the Unstoppable Overcomers show, wrote two resilience‑driven books, and founded a charity golf event that now fuels patient‑care grants.
In this episode, Nick and Dorothy explore the tightrope of caregiving, the guilt of anticipatory grief, and the stubborn joy that can bloom in hospital hallways. Dorothy recounts 4 a.m. drives for pain treatments, the gratitude of hearing her dad’s laugh on her wedding day, and the way dementia reshaped her bond with her grandmother.
They also dig into purpose: why Veterans’ mental health advocacy fuels Dorothy’s work, how fundraising can keep a loved one’s name alive, and why a simple podcast rating can save a stranger in the dark. Expect candor, laughter, and a cameo from Bailey’s‑spiked matcha.
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