Good Grief: Life After Loss

What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving

People 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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The Guilt of Growth: When Good Things Come from Loss

Skylar 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. 
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Finding Your Ritual: Honoring the Ones We Lost

In 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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Sam Walsh on the Inspiration Behind Grief Group

In 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.
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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.
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The Art of Grief Deflection

What 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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Welcome to the Club

In 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 through it alone. 
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