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Updated 12/20/2025

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.
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
6d ago

Folusho Bello

Change comes through confidence. Folusho Bello is an autism practitioner and researcher, as well as an #iwill Ambassador. To get connected with Folusho, find her 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.
4d ago

India's Gen Z Protests: The Cockroach Janta Party and the Future of Indian Democracy

In this episode of The Political Dispatch, we turn our attention to India, the world’s largest democracy, where a student-led protest movement has grown into a major political story. Rather than interviewing a guest, Tom and Lily put Sidd in the hot seat. As someone from India who closely follows the country’s politics, Sidd takes us through the events surrounding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the exam scandal and student protests that preceded it, and the emergence of the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party. We explore how the movement grew from a viral social media campaign into a nationwide protest, the role of India’s opposition parties and independent media, and the very different ways the government and protesters have framed what happened. We also look beyond the immediate protests to ask what this movement could mean for Indian democracy. Is the Cockroach Janta Party simply a protest movement, or could it become a genuine challenge to India’s political establishment? And what might the growing political engagement of India’s younger generation mean for the country’s future? 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.
09/01/2025

You Need to Just Do It

This week on You Don’t Need a Hamster, You Need a Therapist, it’s all about doing the thing. You know the one—the thing you’ve been talking about forever but keep putting off because someone somewhere might have an opinion about it? Yeah. That thing. Whether it’s quitting your job, dyeing your hair blue, signing up for that course, or finally booking the one-way ticket, we’re here to say: do it. Millie talks about the terrifying magic of stepping outside your comfort zone, the weird joy of talking to strangers, and the kind of personal growth that only comes from being very uncomfortable for a while. So here’s your sign. You need to just do it! Find You Don’t Need a Hamster, You Need a Therapist on Instagram: @ydnah.pod. Find Millie on Instagram to get connected: @_millie.nicholson. You can also find Hannah on Instagram: @legallydetained. Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
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
Jul 17

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.
Jun 4

Who Takes Care of the Griever?

Grief doesn't just affect your heart—it affects your brain, your body, your routines, and your mental health. In this episode, Skylar talks about something we don't discuss nearly enough: the mental health of grievers. From "grief brain" and brain fog to the dark thoughts that can sometimes creep in after loss, we'll explore how grief impacts us far beyond sadness. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, this episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself isn't forgetting the person you lost—it's part of learning how to carry them with you. Mental Health Resources: • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 • Find a therapist: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 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 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.

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