Letters to my Sister

Episode 47 - Chickens, Skunks, and Sisterhood: Coffee Talk on Life's Chaos

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.

Episode 46 - Hidden in Plain Sight: The Spa That Wasn’t

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.

Episode 45 - Love, Loss, and Life After John

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.

Episode 44 - Everything the Light Touches: A Daughter’s Goodbye

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.

Episode 43 - Why Every New Mom Needs a Postpartum Doula — Meet Heather Daniels

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.

Episode 42 -When Motherhood Breaks: Confronting Postpartum Depression

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.

Season 3 Is Here: Retreats, Reset & New Beginnings Episode 1

Hosts Samantha and Jocelyn return for Season 3 and catch up on the last six months: time in Florida, deep rest, and recovering from burnout.They share highlights from spiritual retreats in Thailand and Bali — elephant sanctuaries, tuk‑tuk adventures, tantric healing, and practices for reclaiming power and setting boundaries.The episode closes with plans for the season, upcoming guests, and a call for listener letters and recommendations.

Episode 40 - Season 2 Finale - Goosebumps on the Farm: A Son's Letter from Beyond

Season 2 finale with Travis and Dorothy: a medium’s visit reveals messages from their son Teddy and niece Evie, uncovering grief held in the family land and a heartbreaking letter written before Teddy’s death.The episode follows the family’s processing of traumatic loss, the idea of ancestral healing, their nonprofit work to support grieving families, and the emotional journey toward closure and renewed hope.

Episode 39 - Cursed? Unpacking Generational and Self-Made Curses

In this episode Jocelyn and Samantha explore what curses are—how they can be spoken, karmic, or enacted through magic—and how words, intent, and energy can create both harm and healing.
They discuss signs of a curse, protection rituals, generational family curses, past-life memories from Egypt, and practical steps like space cleansing, positive affirmations, and working with trusted energy healers.

Episode 38 - Climbing the Spiritual Staircase: A Practical Guide to Ascension

In this episode of Letters to My Sister, Jocelyn and Josh explore spiritual ascension — what it means, why it matters, and how to move toward higher consciousness.They cover practical steps like meditation, healing practices, setting boundaries, acts of service, and how avoiding soul work can trap you in repeating patterns. Simple, real-life advice is offered for starting the journey and building your "spiritual bank account."