Artifacts of Grief

Honouring Connections While Supporting Others

September 10, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Brian shares the story of losing Alex MacKenzie, his partner’s father. Brian speaks to what it means to hold space for one’s own feelings of grief while supporting others who are impacted by the very same grief. He speaks to the importance of allowing oneself to sit with the difficult feelings of grief, rather than seeking to fix or understand them, and the unlikely artifact that allows him to do just that.Brian Stever (he/him) is the host of Sickboy and founder of Snack Labs, a podcast network and production company. His work spans creative development, production, and the systems that bring ambitious ideas to life. He is especially drawn to honest, human storytelling, and to the unexpected moments that help people feel understood and less alone.Artifacts of Grief is made by humans for humans, without the use of AI. Photography, artwork, editing, and original music by Elliott KussWriting by Kylie BurtonBio provided by guestFollow us on Instagram @artifactsofgrief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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