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Good Grief: Life After LossI’m Not Going to Break: The Assumptions People Make About GrieversIn this episode, Skylar opens up about the quiet assumptions people make about grievers, and why those assumptions often miss the mark. After losing her brother Sam, some people held back from sharing their own struggles, believing nothing could compare to her loss. Others saw her as fragile or defined entirely by her grief. Skylar shares her personal experience navigating these perceptions and offers honest insight into what grieving people really wish others understood. Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is for you.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and su...2025-07-1714 minGood Grief: Life After LossWhen Fireworks Ruin the Party: The Loneliness of Grief in Happy MomentsWhat happens when your grief ruins a good time? Skylar shares the story of how a backyard Fourth of July party - and one unexpected Katy Perry song - triggered a tidal wave of emotion. She opens up about the invisible ache of grieving in public, the mental gymnastics of pretending you’re fine, and the isolation that lingers years after a loss.
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@bethechangemedianetwork...2025-07-1012 minGood Grief: Life After LossAudrey’s Story: Early Grief After Losing Her Mom to SuicideAudrey shares her experience of losing her mom unexpectedly to suicide. She discusses the shock of sudden loss, the guilt and “what ifs” that followed, and the steps that helped her begin to heal. This episode offers an honest and tender conversation about life after unimaginable loss.
**This podcast is marked "explicit" due to the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide. There is no profanity or inappropriate content in this podcast episode.**
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2025-07-0342 minGood Grief: Life After LossWhat Not to Say to Someone Who Is GrievingPeople mean well, but sometimes the things they say after a loss hurt more than they help. In this episode, Skylar shares the most common phrases not to say to someone who is grieving, why they can be harmful, and what to say instead. Whether you’re grieving or supporting someone who is, this is a must listen.
Whats something someone said to you after loss that hurt or helped? Comment down below!
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@goodgrief.pod...2025-06-2623 minGood Grief: Life After LossThe Guilt of Growth: When Good Things Come from LossSkylar opens up about the guilt of growing after loss - wondering if the best things in her life, like her TEDx Talk, getting into her dream college, and this podcast, only happened because her brother Sam died. Skylar asks the hard questions many grievers are afraid to voice: Would I be who I am if my brother hadn’t died? Do I only stand out because of my grief?
If you’ve ever felt guilt for growing after loss, or wondered whether it’s okay to thrive in the aftermath of tragedy, this episode is for you. 2025-06-1918 minGood Grief: Life After LossFinding Your Ritual: Honoring the Ones We LostIn this episode, Skylar reflects on what would’ve been her brother Sam’s 26th birthday and the upcoming Father’s Day—two reminders of love and loss. She shares why honoring the people we’ve lost still matters, even as the years go on, and explores the pressure to “feel it” in a certain way. From lighting candles to making their favorite meal, Skylar offers gentle ideas for creating personal rituals that keep their memory alive.
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Fol...2025-06-1220 minGood Grief: Life After LossSam Walsh on the Inspiration Behind Grief GroupIn this heartfelt episode, Skylar sits down with Sam Walsh, the founder of the Grief Group at Park City High School and a key figure in her own grief journey. Sam shares how the group began, what it’s been like to support grieving teens over the years, and the lessons she’s learned about holding space for young people navigating loss.
With warmth, wisdom, and deep compassion, Sam offers thoughtful insights for anyone grieving or supporting someone who is. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing often begins when someone simply shows up.
Plea...2025-06-0535 minGood Grief: Life After LossAfter Year One: The Firsts Hurt, But the Seconds Might Be WorstThe first year after loss is full of heartbreak, but it’s also full of support. People check in. They remember. They hold space for your pain.
But what happens after that first anniversary passes? When the texts slow down, the world moves on, and you’re left facing birthdays, holidays, and milestones without them - quietly, and often alone.
In this episode, Skylar talks about the surprising reality of year two and beyond: how grief doesn’t get easier, just lonelier. If you've ever felt forgotten in your grief or wondered why the second year c...2025-05-2919 min
Be the change. PodcastSkylar JackenthalChange comes when you positively impact one person’s life. Skylar Jackenthal is a co-founder of Live Like Sam and the host of the Good Grief: Life After Loss podcast.
Good Grief launched on Be the change. Media Network on May 15, 2025, so check out the podcast and listen now via our website.
To get connected with Skylar, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also find Good Grief on Instagram to follow along with the podcast.
For more information about Live Like Sam, visit: https://livelikesam.org/.
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The Mountain LifeThe Mountain Life | May 28, 2025In a new monthly segment called Resilient Youth — which explores all the forces that shape and influence our young people to become healthy, happy and to thrive — Live Like Sam co-founder Skylar Jackenthal talks about her new podcast, "Good Grief: Life After Loss." Then, Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician, discusses her new book, "Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them."2025-05-2855 minGood Grief: Life After LossThe Art of Grief DeflectionWhat do you say when someone asks if you have any siblings, or what your parents do for work, and the truth is, they’ve died? In this episode, we explore the quiet but painful moments when loss collides with small talk. Skylar shares personal reflections on the tension between telling the truth and protecting yourself, the awkwardness of unexpected grief conversations, and the invisible weight behind seemingly simple questions.
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Follow Be the change. Med...2025-05-2217 minGood Grief: Life After LossWelcome to the ClubIn this first episode of Good Grief: Life After Loss, I’m introducing myself, Skylar, and sharing the story behind this podcast. I talk about losing my brother Sam, how that loss shaped me, and why I decided to create this space for young people who are grieving.
You’ll hear what to expect from future episodes, including solo reflections, guest interviews, and real conversations about what grief looks like when you’re young.
If you’ve experienced loss, you’re part of a club none of us wanted to join, but here, you don’t have to go...2025-05-1510 min