David McClain is the co-founder and co-host of Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death. A father, widower, and storyteller, David brings vulnerability, humor, and heart to conversations that men often shy away from—grief, healing, and identity after loss. 

In 2022, David lost his wife, Nillani, to an aggressive form of uterine cancer. Married since 2006 and raising two daughters, her passing reshaped his world. 

David met co-host Jamal Jones in 2023, and their shared experiences sparked a deep friendship—and this podcast. They realized men rarely speak openly about emotional recovery, and Getting Back Up was born to change that. Through unfiltered conversations and shared truth, David helps others make sense of grief and discover hope on the other side. 

Jamal Jones is the co-founder and co-host of Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death. A widower, father of four, and husband, Jamal brings heart, humor, and honesty to real conversations about grief, identity, and moving forward. 

In 2014, his wife Janice was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. After a 3.5-year battle, she passed in 2017, leaving Jamal to raise their three children alone. His journey from heartbreak to healing is grounded in faith, family, and the belief that life’s greatest losses can also lead to unexpected growth. He later found love again and married his wife Jordan, blending their family with love and purpose. 

Jamal’s story is proof that even after tragedy, joy is still possible. Through the podcast, he creates space for men to process pain, speak truth, and get back up—one conversation at a time.