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FEB 12

Life After Life: A Peek Into the Afterlife with Maureen Hancock

In this episode of Good Grief, Skylar sits down with Maureen Hancock—one of New England’s most well-known spirit mediums and lovingly known as the “Comedian Medium.” Together, they talk about grief, the afterlife, and the many ways our loved ones continue to show up after they’re gone. Maureen shares her own near-death experience, how she became an evidential medium, what the moment of passing is really like, and why signs like songs, numbers, birds, chills, and dreams might not be coincidences after all. They also unpack skepticism, fear around mediumship, and how staying open doesn’t mean abandoning logic—it means leading with curiosity. This conversation is comforting, honest, sometimes funny, and deeply grounding, especially for anyone missing someone they love and wondering if they’re still near. Contact & Resources: Maureen’s Website The Medium Next Door: Adventures of a Real-Life Ghost Whisperer Facebook Get in contact with Maureen via email: maureen@maureenhancock.com 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.

Feb 12

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1h 5m
1D AGO

How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart

In this episode, Skylar explores the powerful shift that can happen when we move out of our heads and into our hearts. After losing her brother, Sam, Skylar began to notice something unexpected — other people experiencing loss started coming to her for guidance, comfort, and connection. What started as conversations with fellow grievers eventually grew into the work she does today through the Live Like Sam Foundation and this podcast. In this episode, Skylar reflects on the role grievers can play in the world and why helping others has been one of the most meaningful parts of her own healing journey. She shares how service — in big ways and small — can bring purpose to loss, ease the heaviness of grief, and remind us that the love we still carry for someone can continue to impact others. 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.

1d ago

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12 min
JAN 29

Can We Laugh About This? Dark Humor & Grief

Grief doesn’t always look like tears and silence — sometimes it looks like dark humor. In this episode, Skylar explores why joking after loss feels healing for some people and deeply uncomfortable for others. Through personal reflection and psychology, she breaks down dark humor as a coping mechanism, why some grievers lean into laughter, and why others avoid it altogether. Whether you cope with loss through laughter, tears, or both, this episode reminds you there’s no right way to grieve. 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.

Jan 29

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18 min
FEB 26

The Reality of Being a Young Griever

Young grief isn’t as rare as it sometimes seems — but it’s still something most people your age haven’t lived through. By age 18, only about 1 in 14 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling. In this episode, Skylar explores the statistics around early loss and what they reveal about why being a young griever can feel so isolating. She discusses how losing someone in your teens or twenties changes you, accelerates your perspective, and makes you aware of fragility in rooms where most people still feel invincible. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they grew up too fast or carried more life experience than their peers. 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.

Feb 26

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14 min
MAR 1

Jack Walters

Change comes when you try new things and take risks. Jack Walters is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, which is a company providing people with disabilities more information in social interactions using AI and haptic technology through wearables. To get connected with Jack, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. To learn more about HapWare, visit: https://hapware.com/. 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.

Mar 1

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20 min
12/03/2025

Simon Klinga

Change comes when you love your work. Simon Klinga is the CEO of LASAR. LASAR is based in the Czech Republic and was founded by a team of high school students to develop advanced laser systems for orbit cleanups and satellite recovery. To get connected with Simon, 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.

12/03/2025

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16 min
JAN 21

Lucy Grimshaw

Change comes when you understand that your voice counts. Lucy Grimshaw is a Case Manager at the Fathers & Families Support Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a Fulbright alumni, who earned her MRes in Criminology from the University of Manchester. To get connected with Lucy, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. To read Lucy's Prism article, visit: https://prismreports.org 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.

Jan 21

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31 min
11/20/2025

The Night a Medium Said, “Your Brother Is Here.”

In last week’s episode, we talked all about signs from the other side — and this week, Skylar finally had the chance to experience one up close. She went to see Maureen Hancock, a well-known medium, hoping (and honestly begging) to hear from her brother Sam. What happened that night surprised her, overwhelmed her, and cracked something open in her grief that she didn’t expect. In this episode, Skylar shares the full story: the moment Sam came through, the messages he gave, the things that lined up in ways she can’t explain, and the lessons she walked away with. Whether you believe in mediums or are just curious, this is the story of what it feels like when love, loss, and hope collide in one room 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 Learn more about Maureen Hancock and find a show near you! https://linktr.ee/maureenhancock

11/20/2025

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23 min
09/17/2025

Evergreen Strong: Lessons from Tragedy, Healing Together, and Building a Better Future

On September 10th, a shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. Two students were injured, and countless other students, teachers, and community members were left shaken by an event that has become tragically familiar across the United States. In this episode of Be the change. Podcast, I sit down with my dad, Chad Mott, who has taught at Evergreen High School for 21 years. Together, we reflect on what happened that day, the history and causes of school shootings and political violence in America, and explore the changes we need to keep schools safe and protect future generations. This conversation is about more than the events in Evergreen on September 10th, 2025; it’s about a national crisis. With more than 100 incidents of gunfire on school grounds already in 2025, we explore how we got here, what families, schools, and communities can do to protect young people, and what policies and cultural shifts are urgently needed to prevent further tragedies. Above all, this episode is about community, empathy, and the power of education to make change. Resources to Learn, Support, and Take Action: Resilience 1220: Offering one-on-one counseling, community drop-in listening circles and public presentations. Colorado Healing Fund: Donate to support the victims and the needs of the Evergreen community. Everytown for Gun Safety: America’s largest gun violence prevention organization, advocating for stronger laws and community-based solutions. Sandy Hook Promise: Trains students and adults to recognize warning signs and intervene to prevent gun violence before it happens. Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: Works to enact and enforce gun laws and promotes awareness to end gun violence. March For Our Lives: A youth-led movement pushing for legislative action and cultural change to reduce gun violence. Giffords: Fighting to end gun violence through policy, education, and community engagement. 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.

09/17/2025

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27 min
6D AGO

Lauren Bennett and AMPLIFY 2026

Change comes when you dare to deserve. This special episode of Be the change. Podcast features interviews from AMPLIFY 2026, which is the University of Bath's student-led International Women's Month Summit. To learn more about AMPLIFY, find them on Instagram. To get connected with Lauren, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. To get connected with Kita, find her on LinkedIn. To get connected with Kirsten, find her on LinkedIn. To get connected with Antonia, find her on LinkedIn. To get connected with Tammy, find her on LinkedIn. To get connected with Ruqia, find her on 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.

6d ago

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13 min

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