The Grieving Sisters

Jess & Liz
  • 5.0 (15)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

The Grieving Sisters is a deeply honest podcast from childhood friends Jessica & Elizabeth, who both lost siblings suddenly. Through raw stories and expert insight, they explore grief in all its forms—from spiritual signs and cultural perspectives to legal matters and identity struggles. It’s a space of compassion, connection, and healing for anyone facing the heartbreak of sibling loss.

  1. 3d ago

    Robin’s Nest: Reimagining Grief Support with Softness, Culture & Emotional Truth With Rhea

    Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this deeply reflective conversation, we sit down with Rhea — daughter, researcher, and creator of Robin’s Nest, a compassionate space designed to hold grief with cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and spiritual flexibility. After years of living alongside grief — including the profound loss of her mother — Rhea noticed a gap: many grief resources expect strength, quick healing, or perfect words. Instead, she created spaces where softness, truth, and authenticity are welcome. Her journey led to innovative projects like Away Message, encouraging people to leave love while they’re still here, and Ask Robin, a real-time support concept acknowledging that grief doesn’t follow schedules or timelines. This episode explores building culturally aware grief spaces, honoring legacy, and why sometimes what grieving people need most is simply a safe place to “nest.” #GriefSupport#HealingJourney#GriefAwareness#EmotionalWellness#MentalHealthCommunity __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    53 min

  2. May 24

    The Invisible Backpack: Living With Disenfranchised Grief With Guest Nayera

    In this deeply moving episode of The Grieving Sisters, we sit down with Nayera, a multi-state licensed psychotherapist (NJ, NY, CT) specializing in women’s issues, cultural and generational trauma, and grief. Nayera bravely shares her personal story of loss—not through death, but through profound change. After her mother suffered a massive stroke that left her nonverbal and partially immobile, Nayera experienced a form of grief that often goes unnamed: disenfranchised grief. The grief of losing someone who is still physically here, while the person you knew is gone. As a sibling, daughter, caregiver, and clinician, Nayera unpacks the emotional complexity of mourning without permission, navigating caregiver burnout, and carrying grief that the world often minimizes or misunderstands. Together, we explore how grief lives in the body, why gratitude language can be harmful, and how grief doesn’t end—it evolves. This conversation is for anyone who has lost a sibling, parent, or loved one in ways that don’t fit the traditional narrative of grief, and for those who have ever felt invisible in their pain.

    35 min

  3. May 10

    Grief, Light & Resilience: Honoring Loss While Building Hope w Nina Rodriguez

    Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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." __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    48 min

  4. May 3

    Finding Connection in Grief Building Community, Resources & Hope After Loss With Nalda

    Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    34 min

  5. Apr 26

    Book Recommendation - Nobody wants your sh*t

    Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. #NobodyWantsYourSht #DeclutterBeforeYouDie #SwedishDeathCleaning #Dostadning #MessieCondo #LifeWithoutClutter #LegacyNotLuggage #SimplifyNow #OrganizeYourLife #MinimalismWithAttitude #thegrievingsisters #thegrievingsisterspodcast __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    23 min

  6. Apr 19

    Grieving Ahead of Goodbye: Understanding Anticipatory Grief

    Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This description will be used on YouTube and all podcast platforms this episode is uploaded to. 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. __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    24 min

  7. Apr 12

    Self-Care for a Cause: Turning Sibling Loss Into Healing & Advocacy with Jamie

    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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    43 min

  8. Apr 5

    Healing in Connection: Finding Strength After Parent Loss with Steph Bayan, LMFT

    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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sisters https://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/ __________________________________________________________________ #SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport #GriefPodcast #Healing #FindingPeaceAfterLoss #RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

    37 min
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About

The Grieving Sisters is a deeply honest podcast from childhood friends Jessica & Elizabeth, who both lost siblings suddenly. Through raw stories and expert insight, they explore grief in all its forms—from spiritual signs and cultural perspectives to legal matters and identity struggles. It’s a space of compassion, connection, and healing for anyone facing the heartbreak of sibling loss.

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  • Creator
    Jess & Liz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jess & Liz
  • Show Website
    The Grieving Sisters

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