The Grieving Sisters

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Nina Rodriguez — grief-informed guide, award-winning podcast host, and creator of Grief and Light, a platform dedicated to honest conversations about loss, resilience, and what it means to live alongside grief.

After the sudden passing of her only sibling in 2019, Nina transformed her personal grief into purpose. Through storytelling, education, and community-building, she works to cultivate a more grief-literate and compassionate world, reminding us that grief isn’t something to fix, but something to tend, honor, and integrate.

From speaking at the University of Miami to collaborating with Reimagine, and serving as a regular contributor to Get Griefy Magazine, Nina brings empathy, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence to every conversation. She is a graduate of Megan Devine’s Grief Care Professional Certification program and the host of Grief and Light, where she bridges depth with accessibility and personal loss with collective healing.

In this conversation, we explore grief literacy, resilience, legacy, and how creating space for honest dialogue can transform pain into connection and hope."

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In this heartfelt conversation, we speak with Nalda Seidman, founder of The Grief Hub, a compassionate space dedicated to supporting people navigating grief and loss. After the devastating loss of her son in 2023, Nalda transformed her personal pain into purpose, creating a community so others wouldn’t feel alone in their grief journey.

As a Certified Grief Educator trained by renowned expert David Kessler, Nalda combines professional expertise with lived experience to connect grievers with resources, education, and understanding.

With a rich background that includes she earned a Masters in teaching English at The University of North Carolina, studying at Manhattanville College, international marketing, and global living experiences from Ecuador and New York to Costa Rica, Spain, and Croatia, she brings a global perspective on grief, healing, and connection.

We also highlight how communities like The Grieving Sisters serve as vital resources — reminding grieving individuals they are never alone and that shared stories can foster healing.

This episode offers honesty, compassion, and meaningful conversation for anyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is.

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In this episode, we dive into Nobody Wants Your Sh*t: The Art of Decluttering Before You Die by Messie Condo — a no-nonsense, hilariously blunt guide to clearing the clutter in your life now so your loved ones don’t have to later. Inspired by the Scandinavian concept of Swedish Death Cleaning (döstädning) — the practice of decluttering before death to spare your family the chaos of sorting your stuff — this book flips the script: it isn’t morbid, it’s liberating.

Together we’ll unpack why you should care about what you leave behind, how to tackle the mess (material and emotional), and some gut-honest quotes from the book that hit hard. Whether you’re mid-life, prepping for a move, or just done lugging around sht*, this is your call-to-action.

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Anticipatory grief is a form of grief that begins before a loss actually occurs—and it’s often misunderstood, minimized, or completely overlooked.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into anticipatory grief: what it is, who experiences it, and why it can feel just as heavy as grief after a loss. From terminal illness, dementia, addiction, incarceration, deployment, divorce, or strained relationships—we explore how grieving what might happen impacts our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

We also talk about the guilt that often comes with anticipatory grief, the silent suffering many people endure, and how to hold space for yourself while living in the “in-between.” This is a serious, honest conversation meant to bring awareness, validation, and compassion to those carrying a loss that hasn’t happened yet—but already hurts deeply.

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jamie, founder of Self Care for a Cause and Matthew James Heart & Home (MJHH). Jamie shares how handcrafting small-batch skincare while in law school became a grounding practice that supported her mental health during her brother Matt’s battle with addiction.

After losing Matt on Christmas Eve in 2014, Jamie was faced with the unimaginable—grieving a sibling while navigating the complexities of addiction-related loss. Through her grief, she transformed pain into purpose, creating MJHH, a self-care brand rooted in sustainability, intention, and healing.

We explore how self-care can be a survival tool, how sibling loss is often overlooked, and how honoring a loved one’s legacy can become a form of ongoing connection. This is not just a story about skincare—it’s a conversation about grief, advocacy, remembrance, and hope.

Elizabeth, Jamie Ruiz, IG- https://www.instagram.com/matthewjameshearthome?igsh=MXFzd2VrbWkwb2dyMA==

Jamie's LinkedTree: https://linktr.ee/matthewjameshearthome?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=494eb8e9-df20-4d2a-b5fd-a52e52f076e4

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Steph Bayan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Rhinebeck, NY, who specializes in supporting women who have lost their mothers—and is now expanding her work to include groups for those grieving the loss of a parent.

Steph shares her compassionate approach to grief work, drawing from somatic practices, attachment theory, and relational healing to help clients feel grounded, seen, and supported as they navigate loss. Together, Annette and Steph explore what it means to grieve in community, the lifelong evolution of parent loss, and how therapy can help us rewrite our stories with gentleness and connection.

Whether you’re walking through your own grief or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers insight, empathy, and hope.

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Grieving someone who battled addiction is never simple. In this raw and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Patrick, who lost his brother to addiction. He shares the emotional complexity of loving someone in active addiction, the heartbreak of losing them, and the ongoing journey of healing in a world that often misunderstands this kind of grief.

We explore:

*What it’s like to love and lose someone to substance use.

*The dual grief of watching someone disappear before they're truly gone.

*Shame, guilt, anger — and the weight of “what if”.

*How grief inspired Patrick to speak out and honor his brother’s life.

*What healing looks like when the loss feels preventable.

*How to hold space for both the love and the pain.

*How Jumplife was born.

If you’ve ever lost someone to addiction — or are walking beside someone who struggles — this conversation will meet you where you are. There’s no shame in your story. Only truth, heart, and the hope of healing.

Patrick IG- https://www.instagram.com/mr.jumplife?igsh=MWZobWRmZGU3d2ljOQ==, Youtube: @jumplifecrew

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In this powerful episode of The Grieving Sisters Podcast, we sit down with Suzzette, who opens up about the unimaginable — losing her father, mother, and brother — and the profound lessons that came with each loss.

Suzzette shares her journey toward acceptance, healing, and truth, exploring the uncomfortable yet necessary reality that death touches us all. She speaks candidly about how our culture avoids conversations about mortality, the importance of preparing emotionally and practically for loss, and how understanding life expectancy changed her perspective on grief and gratitude.

From breaking the stigma around mental health and medication to learning that not everyone will show up the way we need them to — Suzzette’s story reminds us that grief is not only universal, but deeply human.

Join us as we talk about grief etiquette, emotional growth, and finding peace through acceptance.

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What happens when grief has nowhere to go and silence becomes the norm?

In this powerful episode, we spotlight Broreavement, a transformative support community created to meet the emotional needs of men and boys of color navigating loss. Through workshops, recreation, mentorship, and education, this organization provides more than support, it offers belonging.

Founder Daniel Ratchford shares the deeply personal story behind the organization after losing his wife at just 29 years old and becoming a widowed father of two. He’s joined by his friend and business partner Quaheem Brooks, who courageously discusses the loss of his son and the realities of grief that many men, especially men of color, are often expected to carry in silence.

Together, we explore overlooked grief experiences, cultural expectations around emotional expression, and how community can transform isolation into healing. This episode reminds listeners that grief deserves space, voice, and connection.

This episode is also part of a special charity initiative uniting podcasters worldwide in 2026 -highlighting organizations making meaningful impact and encouraging collective support for important causes.

Special Charity Feature: 2026 Prom Suit Drive

Through partnership with Macy’s Garden State Plaza, the 2025 initiative raised over $10,000, fully dressing 27 graduating seniors across Passaic County and Bergen County — many of whom may not otherwise have attended prom.

2026 Goal: $15,000+

Donations will directly support:

Suits and tailoring

Shoes and accessories

Grooming support

Confidence-building mentorship before prom

This drive is about dignity, confidence, and ensuring young men feel seen, celebrated, and supported. A donation link will be added to the episode summary so listeners can contribute and share.

Here is the link to donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/broreavements-prom-suit-drive-empowering-young-men-through-giving--2026

While we prepare for the 2026 edition, we encourage continued engagement, sharing, and support of previous charity-focused podcast episodes.

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Fifty episodes later — and what a journey it has been. In this special milestone episode of The Grieving Sisters Podcast, Elizabeth and Jessica reflect on the highs and lows of creating a space for honest, healing conversations around grief. From parents and siblings to pregnancy loss and everything in between, every guest has shared stories that remind us: grief connects us all.

We share listener feedback, favorite guest moments, and the powerful lessons learned along the way. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re joining for the first time, this episode celebrates the courage, community, and compassion that The Grieving Sisters have built together.

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