Knowing how to show up for a friend experiencing loss can feel overwhelming—and fear of saying the wrong thing often leads to silence. In this episode, Nina talks with grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia about how to support friends through loss of all kinds, including death, divorce, diagnosis, estrangement, and friendship breakups. Shelby shares the three stories grieving people often tell themselves, along with simple, human phrases that actually help—without platitudes, fixing, or reframing. This conversation offers practical guidance for staying connected, using language that comforts, and being a steady presence when a friend’s life has been turned upside down. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!