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Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue

Yvette Dávila, Dionne C. Monsanto
Grief
Addiction
Faith
Community
Aché
Pregnancy Loss
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
IVF
Afterlife
Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue
Suicide Prevention
Mental Health
Motherhood
Two Mothers One Aché
Grace Harry
Avalon Village
Ambiguous Loss
The Joy Strategist
De La Soul
Dave

What does grief sound like when it’s spoken out loud? Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue invites listeners into intimate, transformative conversations about love, loss, and what it means to keep living after the unimaginable. Hosted by Dionne C. Monsanto and Yvette Dávila—two mothers bound by grief after the deaths of their children, Siwe (15) and Dasan (26)—the podcast centers honesty over c... more

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Content note: This episode holds open conversation about child loss, death anniversaries, and grief.

Grief doesn't end when the funeral is over — love asks us to remember, again and again. Dionne and Yvette pull up to the kitchen table to talk ritua... more

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Content note: This episode explores grief, child loss, and the death of loved ones.

In this re-release, Dionne and Yvette open up about grief and the afterlife — the butterflies, the angel numbers, the dreams and visitations, and the quiet signs tha... more

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Content note: child loss and grief.

What happens to your faith when the prayers don't get answered the way you were promised? Dionne and Yvette welcome Rev. Dr. Liz Rios — pastor, scholar, activist, and Daniel's mother — for an unflinching conversat... more

Content note: this episode discusses the loss of children, a fatal hit-and-run, gun violence, and suicide.

What happens when grief refuses to stay quiet — and starts demanding a reason?

Dionne and Yvette welcome Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris — educato... more

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Recent Guests

Shamayim Mama Shu Harris
Mother, community activist, educator, founder and CEO of Avalon Village
Avalon Village (Highland Park, Michigan)
Episode: From Blight to Beauty: A Conversation with Mama Shu (Re-release)
Grace Harry
Music industry executive, author, podcaster
Grace Harry (individual)
Episode: Grief and Joy with Grace Harry
Kelvin Mercer
Member of De La Soul, renowned lyricist and artist
De La Soul
Episode: Grief and Memorializing Love with special guest Posdnuos
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
Guest, public figure and advocate
Independent/Celebrity
Episode: Grief and Pregnancy Loss (Part 2)
Adrienne Bailon-Holtwin
Award-winning singer, actress, media personality and mom
Adrienne Bailon-Holtwin
Episode: Grief and Pregnancy Loss (Part 1)
Dr. Denise Centeno-Jamasin
Suicide prevention leader; psychologist/social worker; educator
Hispanic Family Counseling Center; NASW
Episode: Grief and Suicide Prevention
Elizabeth Rios
Reverend Doctor, Afro-Bodhi pastor, scholar, activist, multi-hyphenated leader weaving Mujerista theology and justice
Passion Center / Fuller Seminary / Passion2Plant
Episode: Grief and Religion with Dr. Rios
Jill Mackey
Therapist specializing in addiction and grief
Addiction and grief specialist
Episode: Grief and Addiction (Part 2)
Bun B
Grammy nominated rapper, educator, cultural icon; partner of Merrick Studios; public figure sharing his grief journey
UGK, Merrick Studios
Episode: Changing the Grief Narrative with Bun B

Hosts

Dionne C. Monsanto
Host of the show and grief practitioner, often guiding conversations with warmth and ritual framing
Yvette Dávila
Host and co-host guiding conversations, centered on shared grief and community healing

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    A very helpful podcast for which I am grateful.

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    5
    Leigh de Broize
    Australia7 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for its honesty and vulnerability in discussing grief.
Guests are described as thoughtful and authentic, contributing meaningful perspectives.
The format is often described as comforting and practically helpful for navigating loss.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Listener Letters: What Grief Asks of Us
Q: How do I ask for support without feeling needy?
The hosts emphasize that you should state your need clearly and directly, articulate what you want (company, a call, a visit), and remember that asking for care is honesty and not weakness.
Grief and Suicide Prevention
Q: How do you reconcile faith with the reality of a mental health struggle in Hispanic communities?
Dr. Denise explains that faith is powerful but must be paired with education about mental illness, recognizing it as a health issue, and using cultural tools like Soul Shop to foster understanding rather than judgment.
Grief and Religion with Dr. Rios
Q: What does liberation look like in the context of grief for you, and how has that changed how you show up in the world?
Liberation means being able to live authentically with lament, anger, and unanswered questions without fear of judgment, and not performing for others; it allows embracing interdependence, presence, and the continued responsibility to advocate for justice while grieving.
Grief and Religion with Dr. Rios
Q: How did your theological framework hold you or challenge you during the grief process?
Her framework both held and failed her: it offered certainty before the loss but proved insufficient to accompany deep pain, leading to a dismantling of inherited beliefs and a shift toward a more honest, person-centered faith.
Changing the Grief Narrative with Bun B
Q: What does changing the grief narrative mean to you exactly?
It means recognizing that grief for loved ones is a long, layered process and that communities, responsibilities, and creative expression can help people live with loss without pretending there isn't pain.

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2. Grace Harry
3. Kelvin Mercer
4. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
5. Adrienne Bailon-Holtwin
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