Throughout the episode, Ashley discusses the complex emotions surrounding euthanasia, the loneliness of grieving a pet, and the societal challenges that come with acknowledging this type of loss. She details the anticipatory grief she faced as Simba aged.

In this deeply moving episode, Cynthia reveals how parenthood shifted her approach to risk assessment, making her more conservative in decision-making for the sake of her children

Months after her 14-week pregnancy ended abruptly, Ashley found herself grappling with a delayed response to grieving. A conversation with a close friend inspired her to face the pain head-on rather than trying to outrun it, leading her to seek out a community for support.

Miriam reflects on the harsh reality of her mother's passing at 56, contrasting it with her own life journey marked by a scare with malignant melanoma, which led her to ponder over her mortality and the differences between their lives at the same age.

Katie's evolution leads her to not only acknowledging her grief but also embracing her strengths and resilience, ultimately inspiring her advocacy work and founding of "Grief is Good."