Episodes

March 15, 2023

Audree Kropen - A Grandmother’s Surviving Sibling Journey

Welcome to season 3 of the Surviving Siblings podcast. We are starting this season with a returning guest and season sponsor, Audree Kropen from SibsForever. Audree’s story is an interesting one, make sure you go back to and from . …

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March 22, 2023

Maggie Bauer - Losing a Sibling by Su*cide

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Maggie Bauer lost...

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March 29, 2023

Janice Jernigan - Growing up with Grief

Janice Jernigan lost her sister Julie when she was only 3 years old, and this major loss ignited a cascade of secondary losses. Janice lost the opportunity of sharing milestones with her sister, receiving advice from her growing up and …

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April 5, 2023

Judy Lipson - Celebration of Sisters

Judy Lipson is the middle of three sisters. She became a surviving sibling when she lost her younger sister Jane in a car accident. Nine years later, she lost her sister Margie, who had been fighting bulimia and anorexia for …

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April 12, 2023

Nickky Wise Neff - Multiple Sibling Loss

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. There’s a lot to...

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April 19, 2023

Chelsey McHale - Losing Her Brother to the Mountain

All surviving siblings have a different story. Chelsey and Clint were inseparable when they were kids, most of the time they were by themselves because their father was in and out of the picture and their mother was a single …

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April 26, 2023

Angela Kusch - Surviving Three of Her Siblings

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Angela is the...

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May 3, 2023

Aletha Laughlin - Grieving as a Young Surviving Sibling

Aletha was only 9 years old when her brother Brett passed. Even though they were 9 years apart, they were very close. Aletha and Brett spent a lot of time on the tracks since Brett started racing at a very …

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May 10, 2023

Rachel Woodruff - Suddenly Losing Aaron

Rachel lost her little brother Aaron in a motorcycle accident in 2002. She was really close to him, as he was the only full brother and her sibling that she shared a childhood with, so receiving the call was a …

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May 17, 2023

Preston Zeller - The Art of Grieving

Preston grew up in the shadow of his older brother, Colin. When Preston was in college, Colin decided to go in the military, in part to escape the lifestyle he was living, but being in the military and going on …

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May 31, 2023

Recap of Season Three and Updates on Maya's Grief Journey

It's hard to believe that we are wrapping up Season Three, and Maya is back for her recap of the season. Maya will be discussing her personal takeaways from each guest as well as give recommendations for particular episodes depending …

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Sept. 13, 2023

Elizabeth DeVita Rayburn - The Empty Room: Surviving the Loss of a Br…

Elizabeth opens up about her family's profound struggle when her brother, Ted, was diagnosed with rare blood disorder aplastic anemia. Their innocent childhood turned into a harsh reality as Ted spent eight years in a laminar air flow room at …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Lori Luna - Addressing Anger in Grief

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Lori always saw...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Christine Bartlett - Losing the Mental Health Battle

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. For years Christine...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Jordon Ferber - Healing and Humor

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Meet Jordon Ferber,...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Emily Heim - Young Loss to Addiction

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. How can you grapple...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Leigh Smith - From Traumatic Brain Injury to Addiction

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Leigh first took on...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Laura Weiss - The Journey to Healthy Grieving

Every family has its story, and our guest, Laura Weiss, is here to share hers with us. Laura's journey begins with the loss of her brother, Ben, a vibrant individual who was much more to her than just a sibling. …

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Nov. 8, 2023

Susan Casey - Finding a Purpose in Grief

Today's episode is a touching tribute to the adventurous spirit of Rocky, Susan Casey's brother who tragically passed away on Valentine's Day 2014. Susan's vivid retelling of Rocky's life and love for exploration, unexpectedly ended at a young age. In...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo - Coping with Grief during the Holidays

Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo, a renowned author, Psychologist and surviving sibling, joins us once again to explore the profound journey of healing and connection during the holiday season. Dawn shares the story of her brother Michael's death in combat, their...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Recap of Season Four and Update on Maya's Grief Journey

Our fourth season has been a profound exploration of grief, particularly focusing on the often overlooked impact it has on siblings and the rebuilding we do throughout our grief journey. Listen in as I, your host, Maya Roffler, share a …

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March 13, 2024

A Firefighter's Eternal Flame

This season begins with a heartfelt tribute by my guest, Katie, to her late brother Patrick, whose dream of firefighting was both his passion and his legacy. As Katie recounts their childhood memories and Patrick's unwavering determination to join the...

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March 20, 2024

Navigating Sibling Loss to Domestic Violence

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing. Our guest...

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March 27, 2024

Unexpected Loss and Healing Through Poetry

In this episode, we welcome Laing as she recounts the cherished moments with her sister Jenna and confronts the irony that lay in her professional expertise in medical devices, contrasting sharply with Jenna's untimely death with sleep apnea. We...

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