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I Didn't Want to Talk About My Dead Brother Today, But Since You Asked...

In this episode of Good Grief, Life After Loss, Skylar dives into the special kind of awkward that comes with grieving out loud — the questions nobody warns you about, the conversations that spiral out of nowhere, and the split-second decisions about what to share and with whom. From a nail salon chat that took a sharp turn, to a bar conversation she wasn't ready for, Skylar walks through real, recent moments where grief showed up uninvited — and finds the humor in all of it. She also gets into a theory about name tattoos, and asks the bigger question: is the awkwardness coming from other people, or from her? A funny, honest look at what it's really like to explain loss to strangers, friends, and coworkers, on the spot, in real time. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Good Grief: Life After Loss on Instagram @goodgrief.pod If you have any questions please email Skylar Jackenthal at skylar@livelikesam.org Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram @bethechangemedianetwork The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.
Aug 27

Tom Spare on Creativity, AI, and the Future of Politics

What does creativity mean in a world increasingly shaped by AI? And how does creativity shape politics? In this episode, Lily Mott is joined by Tom Spare, the creator of Spare a Thought and co-host of The Political Dispatch, to explore both of these questions. Lily and Tom talk about what creativity actually means, why expressing the ideas in our heads can help us understand ourselves and the world around us, and what happens when we start relying too heavily on technology to do that thinking for us. They also explore how AI is changing the creative industries, what this means for young people entering an increasingly uncertain job market, and why skills like communication, curiosity, authenticity, and critical thinking are becoming even more important. The conversation then turns to politics. Lily and Tom discuss the growing role of humor, graphic design, storytelling, and social media in political communication, and why politics needs creative thinking to tackle some of the biggest challenges we face. To get connected with Tom, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen, read, and subscribe to Spare a Thought: Wherever you get your podcasts: https://spareathought.podbean.com/ On Substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/ Listen to The Political Dispatch wherever you get your podcasts: https://thepoliticaldispatch.podbean.com/ Listen to my first interview with Tom here: https://bethechangepodcast.podbean.com/e/tom-spare/ Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network.
Jul 25

Lessons in US Civil Rights

Chad Mott returns! In this sequel to Lessons in Democracy (the show's most downloaded episode), Lily, Sidd and Tom sit down with Chad, a history and government teacher at Evergreen High School in Colorado, (and Lily's Dad), to talk about the history of civil rights in the USA. July 4th marked the United State's 250th birthday. Chad tracks the key moments in US civil rights history, from the founding fathers to the Civil War, to the Red Summer of 1919, McCarthyism, the emergence of Barack Obama and the rise of MAGA (Make America Great Again). Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To connect with Tom, Lily or Sidd, please find them on Instagram: @sparetom, @lilymott3, and @siddkurapati. For more information about the show, please find Be the Change Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the Change. Media Network.
May 5

Tadao Ando: To Create is to Live

In this episode, Tom is joined by multidisciplinary designer and architecture graduate Bee Yogasivam to explore the life and legacy of Tadao Ando, one of Japan's most celebrated architects. This episode is released during Golden Week, one of Japan's three busiest holiday seasons. Ando grew up in working class Osaka, unable to attend university, he taught himself architecture from second hand university textbooks and then travelled Europe on the Trans-Siberian Railway with little money and no foreign language skills. He went on to become a renowned architect, winning the Pritzker Prize in 1995. The title track for this show is "Young Shall Grow", with thanks to Afro Cluster, Magugu, and Asha Jane. Keep up to date with Tom's work via his Substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/ Get the latest news on the podcast via the Spare a Thought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spareathoughtmedia/ You can listen to all previous episodes wherever you get your podcasts or head to: https://spareathought.podbean.com/ Spare a Thought is a Be the change. Media Network production. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.
Jul 16

Jason’s Story: On Choosing to Go Through Grief, Not Around It

In this episode of Good Grief, Skylar sits down with Jason, who takes us back to his late twenties, when he lost his mom, Connie, after her four-year battle with breast cancer. Jason opens up about the almost eight years he spent avoiding his grief entirely — pushing it down, numbing it, refusing to face it. He shares what finally changed: getting sober, walking into therapy, and choosing to do the hard work of grieving head-on. Now, Jason is on the other side of that journey — able to feel connected to his mom again, open to the signs she sends him, and genuinely at peace. This conversation is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to begin healing. Jason also shares a clip from the song, “I Go Through” by O.A.R., and how it inspired him to stop avoiding grief and instead face it head-on. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Good Grief: Life After Loss on Instagram @goodgrief.pod If you have any questions please email Skylar Jackenthal at skylar@livelikesam.org Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram @bethechangemedianetwork The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own an
Aug 20

Natasha Pavey on Turning Climate Anxiety Into Action

For climate activists, watching the impacts of the climate crisis unfold can bring a particular kind of anxiety: knowing what is happening, understanding what is at stake, and still having to find the energy to keep fighting for change. In this episode of Be the change. Podcast, Lily Mott sits down with climate activist and refugee rights advocate, Natasha “Tash” Pavey, during the UK’s fifth heatwave of 2026 to talk about climate anxiety, rising temperatures, and what it means to keep taking action when the future can feel overwhelming. Tash shares what it was like to start climate activism as a teenager, how her understanding of the climate crisis has changed as its impacts become increasingly visible, and why she believes community can be one of the most powerful responses to climate anxiety. As the climate crisis becomes increasingly difficult to ignore, how do we turn our anxiety and frustration into action? Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Check out the following resources and organizations to learn more and get involved: Force of Nature: https://www.forceofnature.xyz/ Climate Cafés: https://www.forceofnature.xyz/climate-cafe #StopRosebank Campaign: https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/ To get connected with Tash, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen to my first interview with Tash here: https://bethechangepodcast.podbean.com/e/natasha-pavey/ Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network.
Aug 20

How Much Grief Can One Community Hold?

What happens when a small community experiences another devastating loss? This week, I’m reflecting on grief from a perspective I’ve never had before: not as the person at the center of a loss, but as someone watching a community rally around a family going through something I know all too well. After losing my brother Sam ten years ago, I know what it feels like to have your most private pain become a very public one. But this time, I was on the outside, and it gave me a new perspective on community, grief, and the complicated ways we show up for one another. Because grief doesn’t happen in a vacuum. One loss can bring another back to the surface, especially in a community that has already experienced so much of it. There’s no perfect way to grieve, and no perfect way to support someone who is grieving. But there are ways we can show up: gently, consistently, and without expecting anything in return. Because sometimes, all we can do is carry them, and carry each other. Donate to Jack's GoFundMe here. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Good Grief: Life After Loss on Instagram @goodgrief.pod If you have any questions please email Skylar Jackenthal at skylar@livelikesam.org Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram @bethechangemedianetwork The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.
08/30/2023

Sam Demma

Change comes when you take small consistent actions. Sam Demma is an author and speaker who is committed to helping individuals unpack their beliefs, redefine their self-worth, and embrace their authentic selves. For more information about the Empty Your Backpack Tour, visit: https://emptyyourbackpack.ca.
Jul 30

From the Archives: Linh’s Story: Living Again After Loss and Seeking Justice

Note: This is a republished archive episode from 2025. We're bringing back some of our most impactful conversations for new listeners while we prepare new episodes. In this deeply moving episode, Skylar sits down with Linh Luu, who survived a tragic and preventable car accident that took the lives of her boyfriend, Misha Romanenko, and her beloved dog, Keeper. Linh shares her journey of living again after profound loss, and coping with the waves of grief, navigating painful words from others, and finding healing through advocacy. From her brave decision to share her story openly on TikTok, to the unexpected moments that have shaped her path, Linh’s story is one of resilience, love, and the fight for justice. Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope, compassion, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, healing is possible. Links: • Linh’s TikTok • ABC 7 News Article • SFDA’s email: districtattorney@sfgov.org • DA Brooke Jenkins X profile: https://x.com/brookejenkinssf?s=21 Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Good Grief: Life After Loss on Instagram @goodgrief.pod Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram @bethechangemedianetwork If you have any questions please email Skylar Jackenthal at skylar@livelikesam.org
May 18

Quickstart & Q&A

“Every ‘No’ is one step closer to a ‘Yes’.” Welcome back to season 3 of the Sister Station Podcast! In this episode, I did a short Q&A, mainly chatting about poetry, writing, and trying to stay positive in the face of rejection, before sharing a short poem at the end. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question. Don’t worry if you missed your chance to send in one this time; inshaAllah, I’ll be doing more Q&As like this one in the future! As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought! _________________ Resource Round-Up: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Somebody Give this Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur David Larbi (@davidlarbi) on Instagram Rakaya Esime Fetuga (@rakayaesime) on Instagram Please donate and share this fundraiser for Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH): https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep Visit the MYH website to find out more about the work that they do: https://myh.org.uk/ _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram, Substack & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

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