Letters to my Sister

This episode explores ambiguous grief — mourning people who are physically present but emotionally or relationally absent due to addiction, dementia, estrangement or unmet expectations. The hosts share raw personal stories of heartache, anxiety and the confusing overlap of anger and sadness.They offer practical coping ideas: set clear boundaries, reinvest in yourself, channel grief into healing projects, and write closure letters to reclaim peace while allowing others to live their choices.

In this episode the hosts Jocelyn and Samantha discuss Jocelyn buying new land and how she is looking forward to opening a spiritual retreat center.

In this episode the hosts Jocelyn and Samantha discuss what it's like sending your children off to college or handling your kids moving away. Samantha's son Gunner is getting ready to leave for college and she discusses all of the conflicting emotions that come with preparing him for his next chapter.

In this episode of Letters to My Sister, the hosts dive into the detachment theory and how chronic stress hijacks the brain, driving drama, gossip, and unhealthy attachments to people, places, and things.
They share personal stories—from social media conflicts to energetic cord releases around a beloved house—and offer practical tools like setting boundaries, unplugging from the collective, cord cutting, protecting your peace, and small daily practices to de-stress.
Listeners are encouraged to focus on what they can control, let go of what no longer serves them, and prioritize gratitude, self-care, and healthier relationships.

In this episode the hosts catch up after retreats in Aruba and Vermont, sharing funny and chaotic stories—like getting backyard chickens and a skunk incident—and reflecting on recent family changes.They talk about kids heading to college, first car accidents, feelings of displacement and burnout, and the struggle to balance big dreams with practical responsibilities.The episode closes with reflections on building community through retreats and a heartfelt letter read from a listener about love, loss, and gratitude.

Hosts recount discovering a suspicious massage business in their small plaza that turned out to be a sex-trafficking operation. They describe warning signs, unsettling encounters with clients, and how neighbors and law enforcement ultimately shut it down.The episode offers practical safety advice—trust your instincts, lock doors, report concerns, and watch out for vulnerable people—and stresses awareness that trafficking can happen anywhere, even in small towns.

Guest Amanda shares her experience of caring for her husband John through illness, encountering spirit visitations and clearing unsettling energy from their property. She speaks about mediumship validations, how grief reshaped her life, and the support she received from loved ones.The episode follows Amanda’s healing journey—honoring John’s legacy, raising their children, forming a loving partnership with his best friend Craig, and finding hope through journaling, retreats, and community.

In this episode Katie returns to share her experience caring for her father through Parkinson’s and his final months, reflecting on the long goodbye, family support, and the emotional challenges of watching a loved one lose their quality of life.She also discusses spiritual signs, meaningful rituals, and the legacy her father leaves behind — from traveling the world to the phrases that shaped their lives — and how those memories bring comfort and perspective after loss.

In this episode Heather Daniels, a postpartum doula and lactation educator, explains how doulas support families before and after birth — from prenatal visits and in-home care to lactation help, hospital support, setting boundaries with relatives, and spotting postpartum mental-health issues. She covers training, services and pricing, insurance coverage and giftable packages, and why community, education and hands-on care help new parents regain confidence and rest.Heather also shares practical tips for hiring a doula, what to expect in shifts, and how doulas work with partners and grandparents to create ritual, routine, and relief during the fourth trimester.

Registered nurse Katherine Ryder joins Letters to My Sister to discuss postpartum depression, its signs, and the differences between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.She emphasizes the lifesaving importance of consecutive sleep, high-quality support groups, and postpartum doulas, and shares resources like Postpartum Support International for crisis help.The episode also covers birth trauma, racial disparities in maternal care, practical tips for families, and the power of compassion and community for new moms.