Ghosted

Ben was nine years old when his twin brother collapsed from a brain tumor. After a year in a coma and years of paralysis, his brother passed away, leaving Ben to grow up without the person who was supposed to be by his side for life. In this week's episode, we talk about what it means to lose a twin at such a young age and how that loss evolves over time. Ben shares what grief looked like as a kid...

In this episode of Ghosted, Emma sits down with Jenny Robinson Clark to talk about grief, signs, and turning loss into something meaningful. After losing her mom to cancer, Jenny felt a deep connection to something bigger than herself a pull to create something good in the world. What started as a reflection she wrote to her mom into something so much more. Her husband, from the band We the Kings,...

This week on Ghosted, I’m joined by Sarah, who lost her mom to pancreatic cancer two years ago. What started as a light and funny conversation turned into a really honest one about the complicated layers of grief. Sarah shares what it’s like to not only miss her mom, but to grieve the moments her mom will never get to experience like getting to be a grandmother. We talk about the strange reality o...

This week on Ghosted, Emma sits down with Chay, who lost their dad five years ago and is now navigating grief alongside their journey as a transgender person. Chay shares what it’s like to lose a parent before coming out, carrying the deep belief that their dad would have been supportive, while knowing they’ll never actually get to hear those words. We talk about the complicated layers of grief th...

In this week’s episode of Ghosted, I sit down with Mac, who lost her wife, Megan, suddenly at just 28 years old. Mac shares what it means to become a young widow overnight. Navigating shock, sudden loss, and a kind of grief that feels isolating in its specificity. We talk about the complexities of grieving as a gay spouse, the subtle and not-so-subtle homophobia that can surface in loss, and how s...

This week on Ghosted, I’m talking to Brittany about losing her mom, Alyse, when she was just 17 years old after a seven-year battle with rare appendix cancer. We talk about what it’s like to grow up alongside a long illness, the anticipatory grief that lives in those years, and the people who stepped up when Brittany needed them most. Brittany now works in grief therapy, inspired deeply by her mom...

This week on Ghosted, I’m talking to Paulina about losing her 12-year-old little sister, Yesenia, in a car accident. Paulina shares what it was like to be in the car the day her sister died and the complicated reality of being the surviving sibling. We talk about the weight of that word “surviving”. The guilt, the gratitude, the responsibility, and the love that never leaves. She opens up about ho...

In this episode of Ghosted, we’re joined by Kristina, who shares what it was like to compete on Survivor 49 while carrying profound grief with her. Kristina opens up about honoring her mom, who passed away due to addiction, and how being on the show during the anniversary of her mother’s death became an unexpected moment of connection rather than isolation. She talks about seeing pieces of her mom...

In this episode of Ghosted, I sit down with Isabella to talk about losing her dad to early-onset Alzheimer’s, a diagnosis that came when he was just 47 years old. Isabella shares what it’s like to grieve someone who is still alive, the slow and heartbreaking process of watching a parent decline, the anticipatory grief that starts years before death, and the loneliness of navigating a disease peopl...

Alex lost his dad when he was just nine years old, the day before his tenth birthday. Now, 25 years later, he’s learned how to live alongside that loss, not around it. In this episode, we talk about memory, grief that doesn’t disappear, and the deep respect we hold for the moms who stepped up and raised us. Alex shares why he chose to propose to his wife on the anniversary of his dad’s death, how...

In this episode of Ghosted, Rose shares the story of her mom, Patty, her best friend and the kind of woman who made everyone feel seen. Patty led with kindness, curiosity, and generosity, always meeting people where they were and taking the time to truly learn who they were. Rose reflects on what it’s like to grieve a parent who shaped the way you move through the world, and how love doesn’t disap...

this episode of Ghosted, Gillian shares what it was like to lose her mom at 17 after years of addiction. We talk about growing up in a complicated family dynamic, holding anger alongside deep love, and grieving a parent who wasn’t always able to show up the way you needed. Gillian reflects on the nickname her mom gave her, “sparkle,” and how that reminder of being deeply loved still carries her th...

In this episode of Ghosted, I’m joined by my first international guest, Jane, calling in from Australia. Almost three years ago, Jane lost her mom very suddenly and traumatically. Her mom wasn’t just her parent — she was her favorite person, her anchor, her safe place. In the midst of unimaginable grief, Jane made a decision that felt completely unthinkable to most people: just six months after he...

In this episode of Ghosted, Jack shares his story of losing his fiancé just three months after their engagement on Christmas Eve. We are releasing this conversation during the holidays because grief does not pause when the world feels festive, and for many people this season can be one of the hardest. Jack opens up about what it means to mourn not only the person you loved, but also the life you w...

In this week’s episode of Ghosted, Carl Radke opens up about the life and loss of his brother, Curtis, who died of a drug overdose on August 10, 2020. In a conversation that is honest, vulnerable, and deeply human, Carl reflects on the realities of loving someone battling addiction, the stigma, the fear, the frustration, and the fierce, complicated love that never goes away. Carl shares what it wa...

In this week's episode, Dani — a big sister whose life has been shaped, expanded, and brightened by her brother Jacob, who died at 24. Jacob was pure creativity: theater kid, writer, and artist. He was sick as a teenager but lived his 24 years with a magic and energy that everyone around him still feels. In this conversation, Dani shares the hilarious and heartbreaking pieces of grief — like the s...

In this week’s episode of Ghosted, I sit down with Dakota Lowe to talk about her brother Hudson — her twin flame, her best friend, and truly one of the brightest lights in her life. Dakota shares the signs she sees from him, how she feels him cheering her on, and what it looked like to cope (…and not cope) after he died by suicide. We get into the things we obsess over after someone dies, the rese...

On this weeks episode of Ghosted, Arielle joins us to share the story of losing her dad, her best friend and favorite human, and everything that grief reshaped in her life. She talks about what it’s like to crave space to talk about your person, how family dynamics shift after a loss, and the struggle of dating while still learning how to let people in. It’s a conversation about love, longing, and...

In this episode, Emma sits down with Rebecca, someone who has lived through multiple kinds of loss and somehow turned each one into an invitation for connection. She talks about losing her mom when she was young, how that grief became woven into her identity, and what it was like to lose her dad during Covid, when grief felt lonelier than it’s supposed to. Rebecca also opens up about her divorce,...

In this episode, Will opens up about losing both of his parents before the age of 18, and how grief has evolved as he’s grown older. He shares what it’s like to navigate milestones without them, the power of connecting with others who understand, and the lessons loss has taught him about love and resilience — including the importance of checking in, loving deeply, and cherishing the people in your...

In this episode of Ghosted , Courtney opens up about the sudden loss of her twin brother, who passed away from seizures. We explore the complexity of being a twin, what it means to lose your other half, and how grief can become part of your identity. Courtney shares how her loss reshaped her life, what it’s like to idolize someone after they’re gone, and how she’s finding her own path forward by r...

In this episode of Ghosted, Ryan Cameron opens up about the sudden loss of his mother — and the moment he had to be the one to tell his family. Through grief, faith, and service, Ryan found purpose in honoring her legacy. From uplifting others during the pandemic, to founding the Andrea C. Cameron Foundation that provides full-ride scholarships to students in need, Ryan has made it his mission to...

In this episode of Ghosted, Emma sits down with Stephanie to talk about her mom, who died two years ago. Steph opens up about what it was like to watch someone she loves fade away, how that first year felt unbearable, and how her grief has shifted with time. Together, they talk about the complicated ways grief changes us, what it means to show up for a grieving friend, and how love continues to li...

In this episode of Ghosted, Emma sits down with Carla to talk about her mom, Nina, who died of cancer. Carla shares what it was like to be physically present with her mom through her final moments. The pain, the beauty, and the love that lingered even after goodbye. Together, they talk about the signs Nina still leaves behind, the ways she shows up when Carla needs her most, and the loudest lesson...

In the inaugural episode of Ghosted, Emma sits down with Margot to talk about her father, Steven, who died by suicide. Margot opens up about the complicated layers of grief that come with suicide loss, the stigma, the questions left behind, and the deep need to feel understood. Together, we explore how grief can become a bridge for connection, not isolation, and how sharing stories like Margot’s h...