The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Scott on Losing His Dad, Family Traditions, and Handling Criticism
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Mar 16, 2026 A candid conversation about losing a parent and the emotions that come with grief. He also talks about the family traditions he hopes to pass on, from trips to fitness. Plus, a look at dealing with public criticism, staying grounded, and not letting backlash define you.
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How To Keep Grief From Becoming Stuck
- Try to register your emotions after losing a parent, and give yourself a statute of limitations for being stuck in grief.
- If sadness starts impairing your life, seek help through friends, grief counseling, or therapy.
Grief And Anxiety Are The Receipts For Love
- Scott Galloway frames anxiety and grief as the emotional receipts for love and purpose.
- He says parenting finally gave him purpose, replacing younger ambitions for wealth, admiration, and status with worry for his sons.
Why His Mother's Death Hit Harder Than His Father's
- Scott Galloway says his mother’s death still affects him far more than his father’s, because she invested heavily in him while his father was more distant.
- He says his father died at 95 after a good life, and that much of his mourning happened during his father’s final five years.