Good Grief: Life After Loss

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.
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10 Lessons in 10 Years Without Sam

In this episode, Skylar reflects on the ten lessons she has learned in the ten years since losing her brother, Sam. From the weight of anniversaries to the importance of relationships, and from finding compassion to discovering her own strength, Skylar shares the truths grief has taught her over the past decade.
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What to Do With What’s Left, Part 3: The Memory Box

In the third episode of the 3-part series, What to Do With What’s Left, Skylar opens up her memory box for her brother Sam.From cologne and baby blankets to poems and even hospital utensils, each item tells a story of love, loss, and connection.Skylar explores why memory boxes matter, how to create one, and the comfort they can bring in grief.
What about you? Share the most strange or unexpected item you’ve kept in your memory box or as a keepsake.
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What to Do With What’s Left, Part 2: Clothes, Rooms, and Phones

In the second episode of this 3-part series, Skylar dives into the everyday belongings our loved ones leave behind, from clothes hanging in the closet, bedrooms frozen in time, and even the phones that still hold their texts, photos, and memories.
Skylar shares her own story of facing these moments after losing her brother Sam, and explores the mix of emotions they bring - comfort, heartbreak, and the impossible question of what to keep, what to give away, and when to finally take those steps.
Skylar also offers ideas for how others can approach this stage of grief with intention, whether that means creating memory quilts, preserving a room as a sanctuary, or slowly letting go piece by piece.
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Linh’s Story: Living Again After Loss and Seeking Justice

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
 
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What to Do With What’s Left, Part 1: Ashes

In the first episode of this 3-part series, What to Do With What’s Left, Skylar explores one of the most surreal and emotional parts of early grief: ashes.
She shares personal stories from losing her brother Sam, the strange reality of receiving his ashes, and the quiet, often unspoken decisions families face around burial vs. cremation and how that choice can shape how we grieve.
Skylar walks listeners through some of the awkward, beautiful, and deeply human moments that come with deciding what to do with what’s left.
She also offers thoughtful suggestions for others navigating this stage of grief, from meaningful places to scatter ashes to the unconventional ways people carry their loved ones with them.
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Coming Home, Again: Where Grief Still Lives and Love Still Grows

What happens when you return - year after year - to the place where your person lived, and where their presence still lingers? In this episode, Skylar shares what it’s like to be home in Park City, almost ten years after losing her brother Sam. She reflects on the comfort of being surrounded by people who knew him, the power of talking about loss openly, and how grief and love can continue to live side by side, long after the world moves on.
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I’m Not Going to Break: The Assumptions People Make About Grievers

In this episode, Skylar opens up about the quiet assumptions people make about grievers, and why those assumptions often miss the mark. After losing her brother Sam, some people held back from sharing their own struggles, believing nothing could compare to her loss. Others saw her as fragile or defined entirely by her grief. Skylar shares her personal experience navigating these perceptions and offers honest insight into what grieving people really wish others understood. Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is for you.
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When Fireworks Ruin the Party: The Loneliness of Grief in Happy Moments

What happens when your grief ruins a good time? Skylar shares the story of how a backyard Fourth of July party - and one unexpected Katy Perry song - triggered a tidal wave of emotion. She opens up about the invisible ache of grieving in public, the mental gymnastics of pretending you’re fine, and the isolation that lingers years after a loss.
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Audrey’s Story: Early Grief After Losing Her Mom to Suicide

Audrey shares her experience of losing her mom unexpectedly to suicide. She discusses the shock of sudden loss, the guilt and “what ifs” that followed, and the steps that helped her begin to heal. This episode offers an honest and tender conversation about life after unimaginable loss.
**This podcast is marked "explicit" due to the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide. There is no profanity or inappropriate content in this podcast episode.**
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