Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue

Ambiguous Grief and Relationship Loss

What do you do with grief when no one died? Dionne and Yvette name something most of us have lived through but rarely have language for: ambiguous grief — the loss of relationships that didn't end in death, but ended just the same. The ghosted friendship. The decades-long bond that finally snapped. No funeral. No closure. Just a quiet, open wound. Dionne shares the story of the silver bracelet she still wears for a friend who disappeared without a word. Yvette opens up about a decades-long relationship that recently ended — and what it taught her about boundaries, codependency, and protective loss. Together they explore why ambiguous loss destabilizes us, why women internalize it as personal failure, and the rituals that bring closure when life doesn't — journaling, fire, mirror work, and Ho'oponopono. Because grief is love with no place to go. Follow @2Mothers1AchePod. [https://instagram.com/2Mothers1AchePod] Produced by Merrick Studios. [https://merrickstudios.com]

Grief in the Body: A Conversation with Myra Sack

Three bereaved mothers. One aché. Dionne and Yvette welcome Myra Sack, author of 57 Fridays and founder of E-Motion. After losing her daughter Javi to Tay-Sachs disease, Myra turned to movement and ritual as a path through grief. Together they explore how grief lives in the body, the power of the "quiet mile," and the micro-rituals that keep us tethered to life. Plus a guided breath practice you can take with you. Two Mothers, One Aché is hosted by Dionne C. Monsanto and Yvette Dávila and produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. Catch all our episodes at https://merrickstudios.com/two-mothers-one-ache-pod and for early access, live recordings and more, join us on Merrick Studios+ at https://www.wearemerrickstudios.com/plus.

Grief & Pregnancy Loss with Adrienne Bailon-Houghton

RE-RELEASE Grammy-winning singer, actress, and mom Adrienne Bailon-Houghton joins Dionne and Yvette for a raw, tender conversation about the quiet grief of pregnancy loss and her long road through eight rounds of IVF, a failed implantation, and a heartbreaking miscarriage. With honesty and faith, Adrienne shares the shame, self-blame, anger, and desperation so many women carry in silence — alongside the prayers, intentionality, and love that carried her and her husband Israel Houghton through every loss. Yvette opens up about her own two miscarriages, and together the three hold space for grief that too often goes unseen. For anyone who has whispered their loss into a pillow or wondered if their body failed them — you are not alone. Two Mothers, One Aché is hosted by Dionne C. Monsanto and Yvette Dávila and produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. Catch all our episodes at https://merrickstudios.com/two-mothers-one-ache-pod and for early access, live recordings and more, join us on Merrick Studios+ at https://www.wearemerrickstudios.com/plus.

Grief and Joy with Grace Harry

Grace Harry joins Yvette and Dionne for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to heal. Together, they explore the “advanced math” of holding joy and grief at the same time—while unpacking motherhood, loss, emotional patterns, and the courage it takes to choose joy again. This episode is a reminder that joy isn’t something you earn… it’s something you remember. Come sit with us. Two Mothers, One Aché is produce by Merrick Studios and hosted by Dionne C. Monsanto and Yvette Dávila. Join the conversation on Instagram ⁠@2mothers1achepod⁠. Original music by Dasan T. Broadnax, known artistically as O.D. Mongrel. Discover more of his work on all streaming platforms.

Healing in Real Time

Not polished. Not resolved. Just real. In this intimate episode, Yvette and Dionne reconnect across distance and grief, sharing what it means to keep healing while life is still unfolding. Through breathwork, honest reflection, and lived experience, they explore how grief evolves, how joy and pain can coexist, and why listening to your body is part of the journey. This is healing as it happens—in real time. Pro Tip: Boost your Mood (and Energy) with this Yoga Flow - https://joyousocean.kit.com/moodlift