Saraline Speaks

I was first introduced to this podcast after meeting one of its hosts while hyping another podcast at an event. This podcast hits me right in the parasocial feels. It feels like connecting with lovely humans and exploring topics that are both fascinating and relevant to living life.

Oh, to have a friend like you, Saraline! I once had a friend like you that I “took” with me on the journey called life. And then, after living it all together for 20+ years, my spouse was torn from me and my children. This podcast is wonderful. Your conversation on grief, or whatever word you choose to use, is so authentic and at times raw. I have often wondered if my children would be able to process their grief in a mature way that would allow them to “adjust” their understanding as they matured. This podcast makes it clear that it *is* possible. Thank you for making yourselves vulnerable enough to share your stories. It is so helpful. I know you can’t deal with every scenario in a short podcast. But you touched on so many “other” griefs as to legitimize grief in any way one might experience it. It always surprises me (but it shouldn’t) when my plans get “hijacked” by a memory that plants my raw grief right beside me, even after so much time. I, too, wish that our culture would become better about grieving more openly and allowing others to do the same. Again, thank you for your authenticity.

I really do believe that everyone can benefit from listening to this podcast. It’s funny, heartfelt, and beautifully sincere. The stories and advice that Caroline and Sara share are fundamentally rooted in principles of effective communication, respect, and commitment to “doing the work”. These ladies dole out comfort, camaraderie, and tough love and laughter and I get excited every time I get a notification that a new episode has been posted. Also, their relationship is pure friendship goals. Also, also, I cannot get that jingle out of my head.

These two women are the real deal. I listen on my way home from work and it makes me feel like I have friends in the car with me.