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Updated 12/20/2025
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3d ago

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
1d ago

De-Mario Knowles

Change comes when you connect with others. De-Mario Knowles is an award-winning public speaker, who is on a lifelong mission to make an impact. To get connected with De-Mario, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. 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.
05/29/2025

After Year One: The Firsts Hurt, But the Seconds Might Be Worst

The 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 can feel even harder than the first, this one's for you. 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.
09/11/2025

Ten Years Later: What Still Hurts Most

In this episode, host Skylar Jackenthal reflects on the parts of grief that haven’t softened, even ten years after losing her brother, Sam. From everyday reminders like ski edits and songs, to future milestones he’ll never see, Skylar shares the places where grief still aches deeply. She reminds listeners that it’s okay if some wounds never fully heal - sometimes, the ache is just another form of love. 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
Jun 18

Grief Got Lost in My Google Calendar

Sam would have turned 27 on June 12th. Instead of spending the day grieving her brother, Skylar spent it buried in work, preparing for a company-wide presentation, answering messages, and racing through a packed schedule. Before she knew it, the day was over, and she never had the chance to truly grieve. In this episode, Skylar opens up about the guilt of feeling disconnected from grief, the pressure to honor important dates a certain way, and what happens when life gets so busy that grief gets pushed aside. Because sometimes, grief doesn't disappear, it just gets lost in the calendar. 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.
Mar 26

Ron Jackenthal: Turning Loss Into Legacy

In this deeply personal episode, Skylar sits down with her dad, Ron Jackenthal, for an honest conversation about grief, purpose, and what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss. After the sudden death of his son Sam, Ron’s world was completely reshaped. Once focused on a successful career in sales, he made the life-altering decision to step away and dedicate himself fully to creating the Live Like Sam Foundation—an organization committed to honoring Sam’s life and supporting others navigating grief. In this episode, Ron reflects on who he was before the loss, how grief changed him as a father and as a person, and the moment he realized he needed to do something with his pain. Together, he and Skylar explore how loss transformed their relationship, the complexities of parenting after tragedy, and the balance of carrying both deep grief and deep love. This conversation offers a powerful perspective for anyone navigating loss—especially parents—and for those searching for meaning, purpose, and connection in the aftermath of heartbreak. Contact & Resources: Livelikesam.org Email: ron@livelikesam.org 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.
Jun 29

Thomas Grimwood

Change comes when you find your wildcats. Thomas Grimwood is the host of Performing Passions and Super Summers, which are both podcasts produced by Be the change. Media Network. In addition to his podcasting, Thomas is a fundraiser for the National Autistic Society. To get connected with Thomas, find him on Instagram. Listen to Performing Passions wherever you're listening to this episode: https://performingpassions.podbean.com/ Listen to Super Summers on all podcasting platforms, as well: https://super-summers.podbean.com/ Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have guest suggestions or would like to join me on Be the change. Podcast, please email me at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. 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.
12/18/2024

The American Political Dispatch: 54 Days that Transformed the US Presidential Race

On this week's episode of The Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they discuss the tumultuous and historic 54 days in the USA between Donald Trump's conviction and the nomination of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To get connected with Sidd, Tom, or Lily, 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.
11/13/2025

Signs from the Other Side

Everyone talks about signs, but no one talks about how personal, confusing, comforting, and sometimes painful they can be. This week, Skylar shares the signs she’s gotten from her brother Sam, dives into the science behind why they hit so hard, and opens up about what it feels like when they don’t come at all. Plus, she’s gearing up to see a medium—and spiraling (in the best way). Comment below if you’ve ever received a sign from the other side. 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
Mar 10

The Welsh Language Part 1

In today's episode, Tom and Ben Kitchener look past the St David's Day celebrations to explore the real mechanics and politics of the Welsh language - Cymraeg. This is Part 1 of 2. With an ambitious target of a million Welsh speakers on the horizon, this episode gets into the gap between policy and reality - specifically the "usage gap": the difference between having the ability to speak Welsh and actually choosing to use it in daily life. Tom speaks with Ben Kitchener, whose Substack Sais Cymreig explores Welsh language and culture through the eyes of an English speaker learning the language. In Part 1, Tom and Ben discuss the "Million Speakers" goal and what it would actually take to get there; the financial and political pressures of devolution and how Cardiff navigates its relationship with Westminster when it comes to funding cultural ambitions; and the brain drain - why keeping young Welsh speakers in Wales is one of the defining challenges facing the language today. In Part 2, which follows next week, Tom and Ben step back from modern policy and into history - exploring the Blue Books and the Welsh Not, the psychological legacy those policies left behind, and some practical Welsh phrases to help anyone start using the language in everyday life. This episode was recorded live on Substack. Follow Ben's work on Substack: https://substack.com/@saiscymreig?r=4ks8qu&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile 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 from 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.

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