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.
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Good Grief: Life After Loss

Be the change. Media Network and Skylar Jackenthal

Can We Laugh About This? Dark Humor & Grief

JAN 29, 202617 MIN
Good Grief: Life After Loss

Can We Laugh About This? Dark Humor & Grief

JAN 29, 202617 MIN

Description

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 [email protected]  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.