Special Tuesday Episode release:

In this heartfelt and incredibly important episode of Two Girls With Grief, we sit down with Kelly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Camp Erin Online Programs Manager at Eluna. With more than eleven years of experience supporting grieving children and teens, Kelly has dedicated her career to ensuring young people feel seen, understood, and never alone in their grief.

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jack Ciapciak, a TV writer and storyteller who has captured hearts online through his honest reflections on grief and love after losing his fiancé, also named Jack.

Jack opens up about their beautiful love story, the Hudson River Park bench that became both a place of proposal and remembrance, and how he continues to live fully — not in spite of grief, but alongside it.

We explore what it means to honor someone’s legacy, how love continues to evolve after loss, and the quiet power of rituals that keep memory alive. Jack’s perspective reminds us that grief doesn’t end — it transforms, deepening our capacity to love, to create, and to keep showing up for life.

• Jack’s story of love, loss, and the memorial bench that holds so much meaning.
• How his late fiancé’s words — “Find out who you are, try not to be afraid of it” — continue to guide him.
• The importance of creating rituals and physical spaces that honor loved ones.
• How grief and authenticity intertwine — and how to keep living fully in their memory.
• The role of storytelling and creativity in processing loss.
• What it means to build legacy, both for those we’ve lost and for ourselves.Follow Jack @JackCiapchiak

In this heartfelt episode of Two Girls With Grief, Rachel and Kendel sit down with Sabrina — known online as @SabForTony — to explore what it means to live beautifully while grieving deeply.

After losing her husband, Tony, Sabrina began sharing her story with raw honesty on TikTok and Instagram, building a powerful community of over 100,000 people who resonate with her vulnerability and courage. Now living in New York City, she’s created her Living Well series — a reminder that grief and joy can coexist, even on the hardest days.

Together, we talk about: 💭 How Sabrina began her grief journey and built SabForTony 🏙️ What it meant to move to New York City and rebuild in a new chapter of life ❤️ The tension between honoring grief and choosing joy 📱 How sharing her story online has built connection and community 🌿 What “living well” looks like when your heart is still healing

In the final episode of Season 2, Rachel and Kendel reflect on their journey through grief, powerful guest stories, and what they’ve learned along the way. They dive into grief etiquette, the impact of sharing personal loss, and why sensitive, open conversations about death matter. From lighthearted memories to deep emotional truths, this season explored it all — tune in to hear how grief connects us, transforms us, and how community helps carry us through.

Stay tuned for Season 3

In this episode of Two Girls with Grief, Kendel and Rachel sit down with Hannah Rumsey, founder of Friends Missing Friends, to dive into the often-overlooked grief of losing a friend. Hannah shares her journey after losing her friend Lauren and highlights the emotional complexities that arise when grieving a friend in a society that doesn’t always recognize this type of loss.

Key Takeaways: 💔 The societal stigma around friend loss and why it’s often minimized

🗣️ The healing power of sharing stories and creating safe spaces for grief

🌱 How friendships shape personal growth and why their loss hits differently

📚 The role of media and literature in shaping our understanding of grief

⏳ The ongoing impact of time on grief and the importance of diverse friendships

Join us as we unpack the complexities of friend loss and advocate for more support and understanding around this often invisible grief.

Connect with Hannah here:

friendsmissingfriends.com

In this episode of Two Girls with Grief, Rachel and Kendel talk with Cara Belvin, founder of Empower, a nonprofit that supports youth who have lost a parent. Cara shares her personal journey of losing her mother at a young age and how it inspired her to build a community for grieving children.

Key Takeaways: 💙 The importance of mentorship and community in grief 🗣️ Giving young people space to share their stories and emotions 📚 How literature and storytelling can help navigate grief 🤝 Challenges faced by nonprofits and the power of community support ✨ The lifelong impact of grief and the importance of self-care and grace

Tune in to hear Cara’s inspiring story and learn how Empower is changing lives.

Learn More here:

https://weareempower.org/

*There were technical spirity issues in this episode so Kendel was dropped off and on in this conversation and a few sound issues.

In this episode, Kendel and Rachel welcome Felix Lerma, a San Francisco-based psychic medium who made Rachel a believer. Rachel shares her powerful experience with Felix and how their sessions helped her navigate her grief journey.

The conversation explores: 🔮 Why healthy skepticism is important when choosing a psychic medium 🕰️ When the right time might be to seek one out 👻 Plus—unexpected spirit visits make a surprise appearance during the episode!

Note: There were some “spirity” technical issues, causing Kendel to drop off occasionally and a few sound glitches, but the conversation is too good to miss!

Tune in for an enlightening and heartfelt discussion!

Felix's Website

https://www.felixleelerma.com/

Felix's podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-spiritually-with-amy-and-felix-lee/id1747002475

Writer and therapist Sara Rian opens up about losing her mother to suicide, the healing power of poetry, and the importance of ethical grief support. She explores the intersection of grief and love, the role of literature in healing, and why vulnerability and authenticity are essential in sharing loss. This conversation highlights the power of words to create connection, foster open dialogue, and express complex emotions.

Alex Ostebo opens up about losing her sister Denali, the emotional journey of grief, and the struggle of letting go while preserving memories. From sorting through belongings to finding joy after loss, this conversation explores the healing power of storytelling and how Alex’s upcoming fantasy novel, Realm Jumper keeps her sister’s spirit alive.

In this Crossover episode,Kendel & Rachel welcome Rob from Obsessed with Death Podcast where he shares his unique take on society’s discomfort with death, the emotional complexities of grief, and the surprising role of humor. The conversation explores true crime fascination, funeral planning, and how to support loved ones without “fixing” their pain.