The Tea: When Memories Hurt and How to Honor a Loved One
Grief changes our relationship with memory. Some days, remembering feels like a gift. Other days, it feels like too much to hold. In this episode, Ryanne sits down with Marshall Ramsey—award-winning cartoonist, cancer survivor, husband, and dad—to explore how to honor loved ones when even the memories ache. Marshall opens up about losing both of his parents and how art helped him navigate that loss, transform pain into purpose, and connect with others through storytelling. Together, they talk about how to hold love and grief at the same time, ways to mark a one-year “angelversary,” and how to help children grieve in their own way while you’re still finding yours. This episode reminds us that remembering isn’t about reliving—it’s about rebuilding.
Grief changes our relationship with memory. Some days, remembering feels like a gift. Other days, it feels like too much to hold. In this episode, Ryanne sits down with Marshall Ramsey—award-winning cartoonist, cancer survivor, husband, and dad—to explore how to honor loved ones when even the memories ache. Marshall opens up about losing both of his parents and how art helped him navigate that loss, transform pain into purpose, and connect with others through storytelling. Together, they talk about how to hold love and grief at the same time, ways to mark a one-year “angelversary,” and how to help children grieve in their own way while you’re still finding yours. This episode reminds us that remembering isn’t about reliving—it’s about rebuilding.
The Tea: Wills, Trusts, and the Business of Death
No one warns you that when someone you love dies, the paperwork doesn’t stop. The bills still come. The accounts still need closing. And somehow, you’re expected to make impossible decisions while your heart is in pieces. In this episode, Ryanne sits down with Rachel Donnelly, founder and CEO of AfterLight, to talk about the real, unspoken side of loss. The logistics, the legalities, and the emotional toll of handling what’s left behind. Rachel shares her own story of losing multiple family members and how she turned that pain into purpose by creating a business that helps others manage the “business of death.” This episode will help you understand what really happens after a loss, how to prepare before it happens, and how to start honest conversations with the people you love—without fear, but with grace.
No one warns you that when someone you love dies, the paperwork doesn’t stop. The bills still come. The accounts still need closing. And somehow, you’re expected to make impossible decisions while your heart is in pieces. In this episode, Ryanne sits down with Rachel Donnelly, founder and CEO of AfterLight, to talk about the real, unspoken side of loss. The logistics, the legalities, and the emotional toll of handling what’s left behind. Rachel shares her own story of losing multiple family members and how she turned that pain into purpose by creating a business that helps others manage the “business of death.” This episode will help you understand what really happens after a loss, how to prepare before it happens, and how to start honest conversations with the people you love—without fear, but with grace.
The Tea: Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Mothering the Living
Grief changes how we carry our stories—and sometimes it silences them. In this deeply personal conversation, Ryanne sits down with Denisse Tamez, who shares her journey of honoring her daughter Alana, gone too soon, while raising her two-year-old rainbow baby. Together, they explore what it means to mother while grieving, to speak aloud the losses previous generations kept quiet, and to find healing through honesty, remembrance, and love. This episode reminds listeners that breaking cycles of silence is one of the bravest acts of motherhood.
Grief changes how we carry our stories—and sometimes it silences them. In this deeply personal conversation, Ryanne sits down with Denisse Tamez, who shares her journey of honoring her daughter Alana, gone too soon, while raising her two-year-old rainbow baby. Together, they explore what it means to mother while grieving, to speak aloud the losses previous generations kept quiet, and to find healing through honesty, remembrance, and love. This episode reminds listeners that breaking cycles of silence is one of the bravest acts of motherhood.
The Tea: Grief at Work & How to Manage Your Career During Loss
Some people treat uncertainty like a mindset challenge—but for guest Colleen Nichols, it’s real life. Living with a genetic diagnosis that has no cure and losing her father to the same disease, Colleen still built a multimillion-dollar business and a thriving online community. The bestselling author of Don’t Make It Weird: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Being Human on the Internet, Colleen joins Ryanne to talk about what it means to keep showing up when grief follows you into the workplace. Together, they unpack how to redefine success when life unravels, the tools that keep you grounded, and why consistency (not perfection) will carry you forward.
Some people treat uncertainty like a mindset challenge—but for guest Colleen Nichols, it’s real life. Living with a genetic diagnosis that has no cure and losing her father to the same disease, Colleen still built a multimillion-dollar business and a thriving online community. The bestselling author of Don’t Make It Weird: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Being Human on the Internet, Colleen joins Ryanne to talk about what it means to keep showing up when grief follows you into the workplace. Together, they unpack how to redefine success when life unravels, the tools that keep you grounded, and why consistency (not perfection) will carry you forward.
Episode Eight: The Tea: Just Breathe - Yoga Mats, Mantras, and Messy Healing
I?m joined by Moronke Ogundele, a doctor of physical therapy and yoga instructor to talk about how grief shows up in the body - and what it looks like to gently move through it. We explore why ?just breathe? can feel impossible, but the one that will help the most. How yoga became part of my healing (even when I wanted to roll my mat up and walk out), and why small, compassionate practices matter when everything feels broken. If you have ever wondered how to feel grounded in your body again, this conversation is for you.
I?m joined by Moronke Ogundele, a doctor of physical therapy and yoga instructor to talk about how grief shows up in the body - and what it looks like to gently move through it. We explore why ?just breathe? can feel impossible, but the one that will help the most. How yoga became part of my healing (even when I wanted to roll my mat up and walk out), and why small, compassionate practices matter when everything feels broken. If you have ever wondered how to feel grounded in your body again, this conversation is for you.
Episode Seven - The Tea: Mimosas, Mumus, and the Moms Who Hold Me Together
Sometimes the family you are born into are not family - only relatives. And, if you’re really lucky your chosen family becomes the links you never knew you needed in life. This episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends Rachel Misenar and Devyn Baklini. They have sat with me in the mess, poured the mimosas, and reminded me I’m still here. We talk about showing up for others, what support really looks like (and what it doesn’t!), and how friendship can be its own form of mothering. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold space for someone you love - or how to let them hold you - this conversation is for you.
Sometimes the family you are born into are not family - only relatives. And, if you’re really lucky your chosen family becomes the links you never knew you needed in life. This episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends Rachel Misenar and Devyn Baklini. They have sat with me in the mess, poured the mimosas, and reminded me I’m still here. We talk about showing up for others, what support really looks like (and what it doesn’t!), and how friendship can be its own form of mothering. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold space for someone you love - or how to let them hold you - this conversation is for you.
Episode Six - The Tea: Sequins, Sweatpants, and the Shape of Survival
Have you ever not recognized yourself? It?s not about clothes -it?s about your sense of self. This week, I?m talking with my friend Emily Loftiss, a TV personality, Creative Director, and Stylist. From sequins that made me feel alive to sweatpants and athleisure that helped me survive, we explore how clothes, accessories, and small efforts can comfort, protect, and remind us who we are becoming.
Have you ever not recognized yourself? It?s not about clothes -it?s about your sense of self. This week, I?m talking with my friend Emily Loftiss, a TV personality, Creative Director, and Stylist. From sequins that made me feel alive to sweatpants and athleisure that helped me survive, we explore how clothes, accessories, and small efforts can comfort, protect, and remind us who we are becoming.
Episode Five - The Tea: Privacy Fueling and Moving a Body that Feels Broken
I discovered that grief is basically a full-contact sport. In this episode, I’m talking with Lisa McCray (ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Weight Management Specialist, and ACE Certified Nutrition Specialist) and Allyson Balzuweit (Registered Dietician). I’m talking about what it takes to feed yourself (besides casseroles from well-meaning neighbors), how I bribed myself to exercise, and why some days a walk around the block is the answer. If you’ve ever wondered how to care for a body that’s tired, tender, and totally over it - this one’s for you.
I discovered that grief is basically a full-contact sport. In this episode, I’m talking with Lisa McCray (ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Weight Management Specialist, and ACE Certified Nutrition Specialist) and Allyson Balzuweit (Registered Dietician). I’m talking about what it takes to feed yourself (besides casseroles from well-meaning neighbors), how I bribed myself to exercise, and why some days a walk around the block is the answer. If you’ve ever wondered how to care for a body that’s tired, tender, and totally over it - this one’s for you.
Episode Four - The Tea: I Talked with a Medium—And I Love Jesus Too
Skepticism, spirit guides, and why both faith and curiosity pulled up a seat at the table.
Skepticism, spirit guides, and why both faith and curiosity pulled up a seat at the table.
Episode Three - The Tea: I Thought I Was Fine—Until I Wasn’t
Therapy, pandemic panic, and how grief makes the ground shift.
Therapy, pandemic panic, and how grief makes the ground shift.
Episode Two - The Tea: Church was Complicated, but Faith Still Finds Me
Southern Baptist guilt, Episcopal grace, and why I still light candles when I pray.
Southern Baptist guilt, Episcopal grace, and why I still light candles when I pray.
Episode One - The Tea: My Mom Died and I Started a Podcast
Grief, voicemail breadcrumbs, and the leaving of “Pre-Grief Lawyer Ryanne".
Grief, voicemail breadcrumbs, and the leaving of “Pre-Grief Lawyer Ryanne".