Setting the Stage for a Personal Journey

Navigating Unimaginable Loss

The Gym as Therapy

Finding Comfort in Family and Therapy

Carrying the Family Legacy

Honoring Memories and Embracing Grief

The Evolution of Grief

Celebrating Shared Birthdays

Childhood Memories and Family Traditions

Advice for Navigating Grief

The Importance of Support and Sharing

Childhood Memories and Family Legacy

Closing Thoughts on Legacy and Future

Closing Remarks and Gratitude

What does it take to keep showing up for your family after unimaginable loss?

Shaya Bryant — daughter of NBA and European league legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant and sister of Kobe Bryant — returns for Part 2 of her deeply personal conversation with Born To The Game, going even deeper into grief, healing, and legacy.

In this episode, Shaya opens up about: Losing seven family members in six years — including her father, brother, niece, grandmother, and in-laws Grief as waves, not a straight line — why some days are harder than others, even years later Leaning on therapy monthly and using the gym as her own form of therapy Why she refuses to grieve alone — relying on her husband, kids, and sister for support Raising her sons knowing they may be compared to their uncle Kobe on the basketball court Celebrating her daughter Autumn's birthday — which falls on Kobe's birthday — while holding both joy and grief Redefining legacy as unconditional love, good energy, and being remembered as the family's "unicorn" A surprise video message from her children and an emotional legacy objects segment to close out the conversation

This is Part 2 of 2 — catch Part 1 if you missed the first half of Shaya's story.

New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.

Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

What does it take to keep showing up for your family after unimaginable loss?
Shaya Bryant &mdash; daughter of NBA and European league legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant and sister of Kobe Bryant &mdash; returns for Part 2 of her deeply personal conversation with Born To The Game, going even deeper into grief, healing, and legacy.
In this episode, Shaya opens up about: Losing seven family members in six years &mdash; including her father, brother, niece, grandmother, and in-laws Grief as waves, not a straight line &mdash; why some days are harder than others, even years later Leaning on therapy monthly and using the gym as her own form of therapy Why she refuses to grieve alone &mdash; relying on her husband, kids, and sister for support Raising her sons knowing they may be compared to their uncle Kobe on the basketball court Celebrating her daughter Autumn's birthday &mdash; which falls on Kobe's birthday &mdash; while holding both joy and grief Redefining legacy as unconditional love, good energy, and being remembered as the family's "unicorn" A surprise video message from her children and an emotional legacy objects segment to close out the conversation
This is Part 2 of 2 &mdash; catch Part 1 if you missed the first half of Shaya's story.
New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.
Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

 

New episodes every Tuesday!

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it&rsquo;s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can&rsquo;t protect you from&mdash;and what it means to build a name of your own.
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Shaya Bryant: Grief, Loss & Carrying Her Family's Legacy Forward (Part 2) | Born To The Game Podcast

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