In this honest episode, host Taylor Parise is joined by her sister, Amber Howard, for a conversation that blends grief, humor and real-life perspective. Despite their 18-year age gap, the two share a deep bond shaped by the experience of losing their mom to cancer and the very different ways they’ve navigated that loss.

Together, they unpack the well-meaning but often unhelpful things people say when someone is grieving. From phrases like “RIP” to comparisons and comments about being “strong,” Taylor and Amber explore why these words can miss the mark — and what empathy can look like instead.

But this episode isn’t just about what not to say. It’s also a celebration of their mom’s life, filled with funny, personal stories that capture what she meant to the two sisters.

Raw, relatable, and at times unexpectedly funny, this conversation offers insight and a reminder that grief doesn’t look the same for everyone.

New episodes drop weekly. You can find Oh, Good Grief! on Apple Podcasts, and on Instagram @oh_goodgriefpodcast