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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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