https://simplecast.com Going Thru It We are Going Thru It, a weekly conversation between two sisters learning to navigate their own grief after the recent loss of their brother, Adam, who died of stage IV colorectal cancer. Born 11 years apart and currently living on opposite ends of the country, Holly and Jill Shakoor remain each other's best friend and confidant. Like a cathartic conversation with your best friend, or for some, an actual therapy session, Going Thru It will serve as a platform for human connection exploring the many layers of loss and love. So come along on this journey with two honest, sharp, semi soulful and empathetically entertaining sisters as they process collective family grief in real time. en Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:14:26 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:14:36 +0000 https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com Going Thru It https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/80d9bf59-cf21-458d-b2da-09401c15ec5e/ccbeedc3-36d0-4cb3-afb7-7bdc5594c025/3000x3000/gti-70.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com episodic We are Going Thru It, a weekly conversation between two sisters learning to navigate their own grief after the recent loss of their brother, Adam, who died of stage IV colorectal cancer. Born 11 years apart and currently living on opposite ends of the country, Holly and Jill Shakoor remain each other's best friend and confidant. Like a cathartic conversation with your best friend, or for some, an actual therapy session, Going Thru It will serve as a platform for human connection exploring the many layers of loss and love. So come along on this journey with two honest, sharp, semi soulful and empathetically entertaining sisters as they process collective family grief in real time. Zaslow Productions, Holly & Jill Shakoor true https://feeds.simplecast.com/ZWx2zuJK brothers, cancer, death, grief, healing, life, loss, love, music, sibling bond, siblings, sisters, trauma Alexandra Zaslow 5f033fa8-53d8-4bb1-b9c0-b17ad02f4704 A Proper Catch Up No guest. No agenda. Just a long overdue catch-up. 

Holly's in Hawaii.... but it's rained nonstop, the power's out and we've somehow been to the movies three times already. We talk Jill's London trip without Luca and what it actually looks like to step back into your "old life." 

There's a little bit of everything - plus Survivor chaos, Oscars discourse and why Holly's algorithm is currently all cancer, all the time.

No plan. Just a proper catch-up. 

My Season of Ativan by Amanda Peet 

A Betrayal of Faith with Simone Ledward Boseman for Entertainment Weekly 

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:14:26 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ No guest. No agenda. Just a long overdue catch-up. 

Holly's in Hawaii.... but it's rained nonstop, the power's out and we've somehow been to the movies three times already. We talk Jill's London trip without Luca and what it actually looks like to step back into your "old life." 

There's a little bit of everything - plus Survivor chaos, Oscars discourse and why Holly's algorithm is currently all cancer, all the time.

No plan. Just a proper catch-up. 

My Season of Ativan by Amanda Peet 

A Betrayal of Faith with Simone Ledward Boseman for Entertainment Weekly 

Connect with US on insta 

We'd love to hear from you here! Email us with any stories of loved ones you miss and want to share. And if there's anything else or anyone else you want to hear from, please let us know! 

]]> A Proper Catch Up Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:26:16 No guest. No agenda. Just a long overdue catch-up. Holly's in Hawaii.... but it's rained nonstop, the power's out and we've somehow been to the movies three times already. We talk Jill's London trip without Luca and what it actually looks like to step back into your "old life." There's a little bit of everything - plus Survivor chaos, Oscars discourse and why Holly's algorithm is currently all cancer, all the time. No plan. Just a proper catch-up. No guest. No agenda. Just a long overdue catch-up. Holly's in Hawaii.... but it's rained nonstop, the power's out and we've somehow been to the movies three times already. We talk Jill's London trip without Luca and what it actually looks like to step back into your "old life." There's a little bit of everything - plus Survivor chaos, Oscars discourse and why Holly's algorithm is currently all cancer, all the time. No plan. Just a proper catch-up. hawaii, project hail mary, he-man, survivor, cancer, love, grief, oscars 2026, siblings true full 58 5c0e7146-e5b2-49b3-935f-38c72a273221 Oscar Sunday: Hollywood Dreams & Magic with Brett Gursky Oscar Sunday is here, and with Jill out, we’re joined by friend, fellow Jersey kid, and Hollywood multi-hyphenate Brett Gursky for Going Thru It’s official-but-unofficial Oscars episode. We go way back with Brett to our college study abroad days, when we sat at a bar in London pitching movie ideas and talking about moving to LA to work in Hollywood. Somehow, we both actually kind of did.

In this episode, we reminisce about shared pipe dreams and real careers, sibling bonds, grandparent grief, signs from beyond, and why so many of this year’s most talked-about films are ultimately about loss. Oscar predictions are made, performances we loved are declared, and we get into the strange magic of being witnessed by old friends who knew you before any of it happened.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Holly Shakoor, Brett Gursky https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Oscar Sunday is here, and with Jill out, we’re joined by friend, fellow Jersey kid, and Hollywood multi-hyphenate Brett Gursky for Going Thru It’s official-but-unofficial Oscars episode. We go way back with Brett to our college study abroad days, when we sat at a bar in London pitching movie ideas and talking about moving to LA to work in Hollywood. Somehow, we both actually kind of did.

In this episode, we reminisce about shared pipe dreams and real careers, sibling bonds, grandparent grief, signs from beyond, and why so many of this year’s most talked-about films are ultimately about loss. Oscar predictions are made, performances we loved are declared, and we get into the strange magic of being witnessed by old friends who knew you before any of it happened.

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Brett's Podcast: On the List 

 

]]> Oscar Sunday: Hollywood Dreams & Magic with Brett Gursky Holly Shakoor, Brett Gursky 01:04:16 Oscar Sunday is here, and with Jill out, we’re joined by friend, fellow Jersey kid, and Hollywood multi-hyphenate Brett Gursky for Going Thru It’s official-but-unofficial Oscars episode. We go way back with Brett to our college study abroad days, when we sat at a bar in London pitching movie ideas and talking about moving to LA to work in Hollywood. Somehow, we both actually kind of did. In this episode, we reminisce about shared pipe dreams and real careers, sibling bonds, grandparent grief, signs from beyond, and why so many of this year’s most talked-about films are ultimately about loss. Oscar predictions are made, performances we loved are declared, and we get into the strange magic of being witnessed by old friends who knew you before any of it happened. Oscar Sunday is here, and with Jill out, we’re joined by friend, fellow Jersey kid, and Hollywood multi-hyphenate Brett Gursky for Going Thru It’s official-but-unofficial Oscars episode. We go way back with Brett to our college study abroad days, when we sat at a bar in London pitching movie ideas and talking about moving to LA to work in Hollywood. Somehow, we both actually kind of did. In this episode, we reminisce about shared pipe dreams and real careers, sibling bonds, grandparent grief, signs from beyond, and why so many of this year’s most talked-about films are ultimately about loss. Oscar predictions are made, performances we loved are declared, and we get into the strange magic of being witnessed by old friends who knew you before any of it happened. michael b jordan, timothée chalamet, going thru it podcast, sibling grief, hollywood careers, hollywood stories, emma stone, hollywood career, signs from loved ones, oscars 2026, movies about grief, brett gursky, oscar predictions, grief podcast, filmmaking stories true full 57 dc9cc306-0898-4083-ac99-4f93f35f4885 Control Is an Illusion with Mickey Rapkin It’s one of those weeks where the headlines feel uncomfortably close to home. Between James Van Der Beek’s death from colorectal cancer and Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis, it’s hard not to think about your own health and mortality. So we brought on our friend Mickey Rapkin — journalist, author, former GQ editor, and yes, the guy who wrote Pitch Perfect before it became a major studio franchise.

In August 2025, Mickey’s older brother Jon died from brain cancer. We talk about sibling loss (aka the worst club), the sacred inside jokes, the random movie lines that become part of your daily language, and how grief rewires you on a cellular level.

We also get into Mickey’s Men’s Health piece about cancer screenings — the big question of how much do you want to know, what testing can (and can’t) do, and why “control is an illusion” is both depressing and… oddly clarifying.

Mickey Rapkin for Men's Health: Am I Seizing Control of My Health or Driving Myself Crazy? 

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor, Mickey Rapkin https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ It’s one of those weeks where the headlines feel uncomfortably close to home. Between James Van Der Beek’s death from colorectal cancer and Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis, it’s hard not to think about your own health and mortality. So we brought on our friend Mickey Rapkin — journalist, author, former GQ editor, and yes, the guy who wrote Pitch Perfect before it became a major studio franchise.

In August 2025, Mickey’s older brother Jon died from brain cancer. We talk about sibling loss (aka the worst club), the sacred inside jokes, the random movie lines that become part of your daily language, and how grief rewires you on a cellular level.

We also get into Mickey’s Men’s Health piece about cancer screenings — the big question of how much do you want to know, what testing can (and can’t) do, and why “control is an illusion” is both depressing and… oddly clarifying.

Mickey Rapkin for Men's Health: Am I Seizing Control of My Health or Driving Myself Crazy? 

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]]> Control Is an Illusion with Mickey Rapkin Holly & Jill Shakoor, Mickey Rapkin 00:49:57 It’s one of those weeks where the headlines feel uncomfortably close to home. Between James Van Der Beek’s death from colorectal cancer and Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis, it’s hard not to think about your own health and mortality. So we brought on our friend Mickey Rapkin — journalist, author, former GQ editor, and yes, the guy who wrote Pitch Perfect before it became a major studio franchise. In August 2025, Mickey’s older brother Jon died from brain cancer. We talk about sibling loss (aka the worst club), the sacred inside jokes, the random movie lines that become part of your daily language, and how grief rewires you on a cellular level. We also get into Mickey’s Men’s Health piece about cancer screenings — the big question of how much do you want to know, what testing can (and can’t) do, and why “control is an illusion” is both depressing and… oddly clarifying. It’s one of those weeks where the headlines feel uncomfortably close to home. Between James Van Der Beek’s death from colorectal cancer and Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis, it’s hard not to think about your own health and mortality. So we brought on our friend Mickey Rapkin — journalist, author, former GQ editor, and yes, the guy who wrote Pitch Perfect before it became a major studio franchise. In August 2025, Mickey’s older brother Jon died from brain cancer. We talk about sibling loss (aka the worst club), the sacred inside jokes, the random movie lines that become part of your daily language, and how grief rewires you on a cellular level. We also get into Mickey’s Men’s Health piece about cancer screenings — the big question of how much do you want to know, what testing can (and can’t) do, and why “control is an illusion” is both depressing and… oddly clarifying. eric dane, men's health, james van der beek, adult sibling grief, pitch perfect, cancer screening, journalism and grief, sibling loss, brain cancer, cancer awareness, preventative health true full 56 b7edc415-389f-41d6-a0a1-8b918f9507f6 Take On Me Super Bowl Sunday is an actual holiday in the Shakoor family. This week we’re talking hosting, nostalgia, the collective viewing experience, and why the West Coast kickoff time just hits different.

Jill’s back at work with mat leave officially in the rearview mirror and the whiplash is real. Holly starts a writing class and immediately spirals after reading something very personal out loud. Vulnerability hangovers are real.

We get into evolving friend groups, mommy-and-me leveling up, and why Take On Me, specifically the acoustic version, will never sound the same again.

Still going thru it. Still taking it on. 

Take On Me (acoustic) 

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Super Bowl Sunday is an actual holiday in the Shakoor family. This week we’re talking hosting, nostalgia, the collective viewing experience, and why the West Coast kickoff time just hits different.

Jill’s back at work with mat leave officially in the rearview mirror and the whiplash is real. Holly starts a writing class and immediately spirals after reading something very personal out loud. Vulnerability hangovers are real.

We get into evolving friend groups, mommy-and-me leveling up, and why Take On Me, specifically the acoustic version, will never sound the same again.

Still going thru it. Still taking it on. 

Take On Me (acoustic) 

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]]> Take On Me Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:25:55 Super Bowl Sunday is an actual holiday in the Shakoor family. This week we’re talking hosting, nostalgia, the collective viewing experience, and why the West Coast kickoff time just hits different. Jill’s back at work with mat leave officially in the rearview mirror and the whiplash is real. Holly starts a writing class and immediately spirals after reading something very personal out loud. Vulnerability hangovers are real. We get into evolving friend groups, mommy-and-me leveling up, and why Take On Me, specifically the acoustic version, will never sound the same again. Still going thru it. Still taking it on. Super Bowl Sunday is an actual holiday in the Shakoor family. This week we’re talking hosting, nostalgia, the collective viewing experience, and why the West Coast kickoff time just hits different. Jill’s back at work with mat leave officially in the rearview mirror and the whiplash is real. Holly starts a writing class and immediately spirals after reading something very personal out loud. Vulnerability hangovers are real. We get into evolving friend groups, mommy-and-me leveling up, and why Take On Me, specifically the acoustic version, will never sound the same again. Still going thru it. Still taking it on. sibling bond, colorectal cancer, super bowl, the writers collective, love, grief, sibling loss, mommy n me true full 55 fe883717-c249-4b4f-857f-e7b89bfd73cf Radically Honest with Sophie Ragir We recorded this on January 9th, when things in our world already felt heavy. But by the time this episode airs (January 29th), it somehow feels even heavier… so we’re really grateful for conversations like this one.

We’re joined by Sophie Ragir, a coach and creative who’s lived through major loss and came out the other side with a clarity we honestly found inspiring. We talk about grief (the messy, non-Hallmark version), the beauty and sometimes even the humor in the transition and how loss can sometimes become the thing that pushes you toward the life you actually want.

And yes.....we talk Heated Rivalry. So if you didn’t fully get your Ilya/Shane fix at the top of the month, consider this your bonus round. 

Meet Sophie Ragir 

Permission Slip and other Sophie musings. *This one really hit. 

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sophie Ragir, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ We recorded this on January 9th, when things in our world already felt heavy. But by the time this episode airs (January 29th), it somehow feels even heavier… so we’re really grateful for conversations like this one.

We’re joined by Sophie Ragir, a coach and creative who’s lived through major loss and came out the other side with a clarity we honestly found inspiring. We talk about grief (the messy, non-Hallmark version), the beauty and sometimes even the humor in the transition and how loss can sometimes become the thing that pushes you toward the life you actually want.

And yes.....we talk Heated Rivalry. So if you didn’t fully get your Ilya/Shane fix at the top of the month, consider this your bonus round. 

Meet Sophie Ragir 

Permission Slip and other Sophie musings. *This one really hit. 

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]]> Radically Honest with Sophie Ragir Sophie Ragir, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:56:46 We recorded this on January 9th, when things in our world already felt heavy. But by the time this episode airs (January 29th), it somehow feels even heavier… so we’re really grateful for conversations like this one. We’re joined by Sophie Ragir, a coach and creative who’s lived through major loss and came out the other side with a clarity we honestly found inspiring. We talk about grief (the messy, non-Hallmark version), the beauty and sometimes even the humor in the transition and how loss can sometimes become the thing that pushes you toward the life you actually want. And yes.....we talk Heated Rivalry. So if you didn’t fully get your Ilya/Shane fix at the top of the month, consider this your bonus round. We recorded this on January 9th, when things in our world already felt heavy. But by the time this episode airs (January 29th), it somehow feels even heavier… so we’re really grateful for conversations like this one. We’re joined by Sophie Ragir, a coach and creative who’s lived through major loss and came out the other side with a clarity we honestly found inspiring. We talk about grief (the messy, non-Hallmark version), the beauty and sometimes even the humor in the transition and how loss can sometimes become the thing that pushes you toward the life you actually want. And yes.....we talk Heated Rivalry. So if you didn’t fully get your Ilya/Shane fix at the top of the month, consider this your bonus round. humor and grief, heated rivalry, parent loss, cancer, permission slip, grief, sibling loss, loss, reinvention, siblings true full 54 9793c20b-c247-4b83-8a57-55bf08d5e54f Back to Life, Back to Reality Christmas in Hawaii was actual magic—rainbows, beach days, family chaos, and a surprise Grandma touchdown. Then came the brutal part: leaving. We talk about why saying goodbye to a trip can feel like grief (even when it’s technically just a vacation) and how different our lives look on the other side of it. We unpack the post-trip comedown, the same-family-different-lives dynamic, and what it looks like when one of us is solo-parenting while the other heads back to work. Also in the mix: our rediscovered love of The Office, our shared hatred of Dry January, and a surprise visit from our in-house pop culture correspondent Jack, who weighs in on all things Hollywood—including who she thinks is taking it all this awards season: Leo or Timothée.

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]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:41:17 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Christmas in Hawaii was actual magic—rainbows, beach days, family chaos, and a surprise Grandma touchdown. Then came the brutal part: leaving. We talk about why saying goodbye to a trip can feel like grief (even when it’s technically just a vacation) and how different our lives look on the other side of it. We unpack the post-trip comedown, the same-family-different-lives dynamic, and what it looks like when one of us is solo-parenting while the other heads back to work. Also in the mix: our rediscovered love of The Office, our shared hatred of Dry January, and a surprise visit from our in-house pop culture correspondent Jack, who weighs in on all things Hollywood—including who she thinks is taking it all this awards season: Leo or Timothée.

Connect with us on instagram 

The Office Superfan Episodes 

]]> Back to Life, Back to Reality Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:42:27 Christmas in Hawaii was actual magic—rainbows, beach days, family chaos, and a surprise Grandma touchdown. Then came the brutal part: leaving. We talk about why saying goodbye to a trip can feel like grief (even when it’s technically just a vacation) and how different our lives look on the other side of it. We unpack the post-trip comedown, the same-family-different-lives dynamic, and what it looks like when one of us is solo-parenting while the other heads back to work. Also in the mix: our rediscovered love of The Office, our shared hatred of Dry January, and a surprise visit from our in-house pop culture correspondent Jack, who weighs in on all things Hollywood—including who she thinks is taking it all this awards season: Leo or Timothée. Christmas in Hawaii was actual magic—rainbows, beach days, family chaos, and a surprise Grandma touchdown. Then came the brutal part: leaving. We talk about why saying goodbye to a trip can feel like grief (even when it’s technically just a vacation) and how different our lives look on the other side of it. We unpack the post-trip comedown, the same-family-different-lives dynamic, and what it looks like when one of us is solo-parenting while the other heads back to work. Also in the mix: our rediscovered love of The Office, our shared hatred of Dry January, and a surprise visit from our in-house pop culture correspondent Jack, who weighs in on all things Hollywood—including who she thinks is taking it all this awards season: Leo or Timothée. hawaii, the office, signs, love, grief, loss, siblings true full 53 a4a39a0e-d217-49c1-a092-14f23d09ffb2 Happy Thanksgiving Back It’s our 52nd episode (WHAT?!?)—and our last one of 2025.

In this episode, we check in from two very different places: Jill is finally seeing the light at the end of her solo-parenting tunnel, while Holly is just stepping into hers (again). They recap Thanksgiving, debate holiday cards (to send or not to send… also, who cares?), unpack Christmas villages, and revisit family trauma from the HomeGoods parking lot. Most importantly, they talk about what it’s like to do the holidays differently since losing their brother Adam.

They get into Shakoor guilt™️, being away from family during the holidays, and how traditions shift when life doesn’t look the way it used to.

And with that… wheels up, 2025.

 

You've Got Mail Zabar's scene 

50% off at Shutterfly!!!!.... just kidding, it actually takes you to our website which is really cute

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ It’s our 52nd episode (WHAT?!?)—and our last one of 2025.

In this episode, we check in from two very different places: Jill is finally seeing the light at the end of her solo-parenting tunnel, while Holly is just stepping into hers (again). They recap Thanksgiving, debate holiday cards (to send or not to send… also, who cares?), unpack Christmas villages, and revisit family trauma from the HomeGoods parking lot. Most importantly, they talk about what it’s like to do the holidays differently since losing their brother Adam.

They get into Shakoor guilt™️, being away from family during the holidays, and how traditions shift when life doesn’t look the way it used to.

And with that… wheels up, 2025.

 

You've Got Mail Zabar's scene 

50% off at Shutterfly!!!!.... just kidding, it actually takes you to our website which is really cute

]]> Happy Thanksgiving Back Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:30:47 It’s our 52nd episode (WHAT?!?)—and our last one of 2025. In this episode, we check in from two very different places: Jill is finally seeing the light at the end of her solo-parenting tunnel, while Holly is just stepping into hers (again). They recap Thanksgiving, debate holiday cards (to send or not to send… also, who cares?), unpack Christmas villages, and revisit family trauma from the HomeGoods parking lot. Most importantly, they talk about what it’s like to do the holidays differently since losing their brother Adam. They get into Shakoor guilt™️, being away from family during the holidays, and how traditions shift when life doesn’t look the way it used to. And with that… wheels up, 2025. It’s our 52nd episode (WHAT?!?)—and our last one of 2025. In this episode, we check in from two very different places: Jill is finally seeing the light at the end of her solo-parenting tunnel, while Holly is just stepping into hers (again). They recap Thanksgiving, debate holiday cards (to send or not to send… also, who cares?), unpack Christmas villages, and revisit family trauma from the HomeGoods parking lot. Most importantly, they talk about what it’s like to do the holidays differently since losing their brother Adam. They get into Shakoor guilt™️, being away from family during the holidays, and how traditions shift when life doesn’t look the way it used to. And with that… wheels up, 2025. christmas, home goods, grief, you've got mail, siblings true full 52 a603d248-d255-4d38-a482-d285ec495cc1 Calling in the Helpers with Laura Veras Life doesn’t give you a map for the moments that matter most - birth, loss, and everything in between. So when Jill had Luca, she called in a professional: postpartum doula and all-around force, Laura Veras. While the term "doula" tends to get thrown around a lot (especially in LA), Laura is special. Her journey to becoming a postpartum healer came at a time in her life when death and birth collided. She brings generational Guatemalan wisdom, serious newborn expertise, and a work ethic that doesn’t clock out. She helped Jill survive those first weeks — not because parenting needs to be precious, but because nobody should have to go through a major life transition alone.

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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 17:00:28 +0000 Laura Veras, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Life doesn’t give you a map for the moments that matter most - birth, loss, and everything in between. So when Jill had Luca, she called in a professional: postpartum doula and all-around force, Laura Veras. While the term "doula" tends to get thrown around a lot (especially in LA), Laura is special. Her journey to becoming a postpartum healer came at a time in her life when death and birth collided. She brings generational Guatemalan wisdom, serious newborn expertise, and a work ethic that doesn’t clock out. She helped Jill survive those first weeks — not because parenting needs to be precious, but because nobody should have to go through a major life transition alone.

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]]> Calling in the Helpers with Laura Veras Laura Veras, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:37:44 Life doesn’t give you a map for the moments that matter most - birth, loss, and everything in between. So when Jill had Luca, she called in a professional: postpartum doula and all-around force, Laura Veras. While the term "doula" tends to get thrown around a lot (especially in LA), Laura is special. Her journey to becoming a postpartum healer came at a time in her life when death and birth collided. She brings generational Guatemalan wisdom, serious newborn expertise, and a work ethic that doesn’t clock out. She helped Jill survive those first weeks — not because parenting needs to be precious, but because nobody should have to go through a major life transition alone. Life doesn’t give you a map for the moments that matter most - birth, loss, and everything in between. So when Jill had Luca, she called in a professional: postpartum doula and all-around force, Laura Veras. While the term "doula" tends to get thrown around a lot (especially in LA), Laura is special. Her journey to becoming a postpartum healer came at a time in her life when death and birth collided. She brings generational Guatemalan wisdom, serious newborn expertise, and a work ethic that doesn’t clock out. She helped Jill survive those first weeks — not because parenting needs to be precious, but because nobody should have to go through a major life transition alone. sisters, sleep training, birth doula, postpartum doula, love, grief, loss, siblings false full 51 f43ce0ad-29ed-487c-8051-681d1486bdd7 Siblings, Loss and the Long Game. A Conversation with Stephanie Wittels Wachs This week, we’re joined by Stephanie Wittels Wachs—author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media (home of her own podcast Last Day and Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus). We talk about losing her brother, Harris Wittels, the anger that showed up early in her grief, and how learning more about addiction as a disease changed everything. Stephanie shares what it’s like to parent while grieving, why humor is “not disrespectful—it’s oxygen,” and how legacy lives on in tiny family moments (yes, we are referring to dinner at Chilis or Benihana). It’s a conversation about love, identity, and finding actual joy again....without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen.

Everything is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss by Stephanie Wittels Wachs

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:38:32 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ This week, we’re joined by Stephanie Wittels Wachs—author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media (home of her own podcast Last Day and Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus). We talk about losing her brother, Harris Wittels, the anger that showed up early in her grief, and how learning more about addiction as a disease changed everything. Stephanie shares what it’s like to parent while grieving, why humor is “not disrespectful—it’s oxygen,” and how legacy lives on in tiny family moments (yes, we are referring to dinner at Chilis or Benihana). It’s a conversation about love, identity, and finding actual joy again....without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen.

Everything is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss by Stephanie Wittels Wachs

Lemonada Media Make life suck less

Last Day Podcast 

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]]> Siblings, Loss and the Long Game. A Conversation with Stephanie Wittels Wachs Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:56:39 This week, we’re joined by Stephanie Wittels Wachs—author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media (home of her own podcast Last Day and Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus). We talk about losing her brother, Harris Wittels, the anger that showed up early in her grief, and how learning more about addiction as a disease changed everything. Stephanie shares what it’s like to parent while grieving, why humor is “not disrespectful—it’s oxygen,” and how legacy lives on in tiny family moments (yes, we are referring to dinner at Chilis or Benihana). It’s a conversation about love, identity, and finding actual joy again....without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen. This week, we’re joined by Stephanie Wittels Wachs—author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media (home of her own podcast Last Day and Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus). We talk about losing her brother, Harris Wittels, the anger that showed up early in her grief, and how learning more about addiction as a disease changed everything. Stephanie shares what it’s like to parent while grieving, why humor is “not disrespectful—it’s oxygen,” and how legacy lives on in tiny family moments (yes, we are referring to dinner at Chilis or Benihana). It’s a conversation about love, identity, and finding actual joy again....without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen. everything is horrible and wonderful, humor and grief, lemonada media, recovery and addiction, grief, sibling loss, stephanie wittels wachs, siblings true full 50 838edd81-2c33-48a0-a15d-d621712efead F*CK Cancer. A Bonus Episode with Jack + Goldie Bonus Drop! Inspired by our recent conversation with Jenna Sackman, we decided to talk to kids about grief.....so we let Jack and Goldie take the mics for this episode. There are Knicks takes, Uncle Adam memories, and a few surprisingly wise moments we did not see coming.

It’s loose, a little chaotic, and extremely on brand. Kids just get it in ways we adults tend to overcomplicate.

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 17:32:51 +0000 Jack + Goldie, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Bonus Drop! Inspired by our recent conversation with Jenna Sackman, we decided to talk to kids about grief.....so we let Jack and Goldie take the mics for this episode. There are Knicks takes, Uncle Adam memories, and a few surprisingly wise moments we did not see coming.

It’s loose, a little chaotic, and extremely on brand. Kids just get it in ways we adults tend to overcomplicate.

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]]> F*CK Cancer. A Bonus Episode with Jack + Goldie Jack + Goldie, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:36:25 Bonus Drop! Inspired by our recent conversation with Jenna Sackman, we decided to talk to kids about grief.....so we let Jack and Goldie take the mics for this episode. There are Knicks takes, Uncle Adam memories, and a few surprisingly wise moments we did not see coming. It’s loose, a little chaotic, and extremely on brand. Kids just get it in ways we adults tend to overcomplicate. Bonus Drop! Inspired by our recent conversation with Jenna Sackman, we decided to talk to kids about grief.....so we let Jack and Goldie take the mics for this episode. There are Knicks takes, Uncle Adam memories, and a few surprisingly wise moments we did not see coming. It’s loose, a little chaotic, and extremely on brand. Kids just get it in ways we adults tend to overcomplicate. sisters, cancer, talking to children about loss, legacy and memory, kids and grief, loss, family, siblings false full 49 b3f09c54-312c-40ba-bd7c-76cb29df4088 "There Is No Life Without Death" — Talking Grief, Family, and Healing with Jenna Sackman We weren’t a therapy family.....until that time we had to be. This week we’re joined by Peace of Mind NYC Founder, Jenna Sackman. Jenna is a holistic and integrative therapist who helped our family through one of the hardest, most complex, and deeply meaningful times of our lives. We talk about family grief, how to talk to kids about loss, and what it means to keep moving forward when someone you love is gone.

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When we were seeing Jenna, she recommended this incredible book to our family. The Beauty of What Remains by Rabbi Steve Leder. It quickly became one of our favorite books and one we highly recommend for anyone going thru losing a loved one. 

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Jenna Sackman, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ We weren’t a therapy family.....until that time we had to be. This week we’re joined by Peace of Mind NYC Founder, Jenna Sackman. Jenna is a holistic and integrative therapist who helped our family through one of the hardest, most complex, and deeply meaningful times of our lives. We talk about family grief, how to talk to kids about loss, and what it means to keep moving forward when someone you love is gone.

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When we were seeing Jenna, she recommended this incredible book to our family. The Beauty of What Remains by Rabbi Steve Leder. It quickly became one of our favorite books and one we highly recommend for anyone going thru losing a loved one. 

]]> "There Is No Life Without Death" — Talking Grief, Family, and Healing with Jenna Sackman Jenna Sackman, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:46:04 We weren’t a therapy family.....until that time we had to be. This week we’re joined by Peace of Mind NYC Founder, Jenna Sackman. Jenna is a holistic and integrative therapist who helped our family through one of the hardest, most complex, and deeply meaningful times of our lives. We talk about family grief, how to talk to kids about loss, and what it means to keep moving forward when someone you love is gone. We weren’t a therapy family.....until that time we had to be. This week we’re joined by Peace of Mind NYC Founder, Jenna Sackman. Jenna is a holistic and integrative therapist who helped our family through one of the hardest, most complex, and deeply meaningful times of our lives. We talk about family grief, how to talk to kids about loss, and what it means to keep moving forward when someone you love is gone. therapy, family grief, cancer, love, grief, kids and grief, loss, siblings true full 48 25169823-c6ca-4555-80f6-51e36858fd43 Wheels Up We are back after Hollys 10 day stint in LA serving as Jill’s Chief of Staff. We catch up on everything from the onboarding process with husbands, inappropriate yet brilliant baby Halloween costumes, to our dad’s unique verbiage surrounding death. We may not have had our A24/Fox Searchlight movie moment this trip, but at least Adam found a way to make sure we knew he was right there with us for it all.

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ We are back after Hollys 10 day stint in LA serving as Jill’s Chief of Staff. We catch up on everything from the onboarding process with husbands, inappropriate yet brilliant baby Halloween costumes, to our dad’s unique verbiage surrounding death. We may not have had our A24/Fox Searchlight movie moment this trip, but at least Adam found a way to make sure we knew he was right there with us for it all.

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]]> Wheels Up Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:30:49 We are back after Holly's 10 day stint in LA serving as Jill’s Chief of Staff. We catch up on everything from the onboarding process with husbands, inappropriate yet brilliant baby Halloween costumes, to our dad’s unique verbiage surrounding death. We may not have had our A24/Fox Searchlight movie moment this trip, but at least Adam found a way to make sure we knew he was right there with us for it all. We are back after Holly's 10 day stint in LA serving as Jill’s Chief of Staff. We catch up on everything from the onboarding process with husbands, inappropriate yet brilliant baby Halloween costumes, to our dad’s unique verbiage surrounding death. We may not have had our A24/Fox Searchlight movie moment this trip, but at least Adam found a way to make sure we knew he was right there with us for it all. sisters, colon cancer, love, grief, siblings true full 47 706f7cbb-b661-4a98-990d-11de4a6bf220 Between Art + Loss. A Conversation With Jared Ryan Shaw In this episode, Holly sits down with her longtime friend, artist and creative Jared Ryan Shaw. Jared and Holly grew up together in Wayne, NJ (07470 YOU KNOW!!), and every time they talk it feels like stepping into a time capsule — from middle school memories to their love of Saved by the Bell. They get into separation anxiety, addiction, and the loss of Jared’s father, and how creativity has woven in and out of his journey with grief. Through it all, Jared has remained unapologetically himself. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation between two friends who’ve shared over 30 years of history.

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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly Shakoor Fleischer, Jared Ryan Shaw https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ In this episode, Holly sits down with her longtime friend, artist and creative Jared Ryan Shaw. Jared and Holly grew up together in Wayne, NJ (07470 YOU KNOW!!), and every time they talk it feels like stepping into a time capsule — from middle school memories to their love of Saved by the Bell. They get into separation anxiety, addiction, and the loss of Jared’s father, and how creativity has woven in and out of his journey with grief. Through it all, Jared has remained unapologetically himself. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation between two friends who’ve shared over 30 years of history.

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]]> Between Art + Loss. A Conversation With Jared Ryan Shaw Holly Shakoor Fleischer, Jared Ryan Shaw 00:40:04 In this episode, Holly sits down with her longtime friend, artist and creative Jared Ryan Shaw. Jared and Holly grew up together in Wayne, NJ (07470 YOU KNOW!!), and every time they talk it feels like stepping into a time capsule — from middle school memories to their love of Saved by the Bell. They get into separation anxiety, addiction, and the loss of Jared’s father, and how creativity has woven in and out of his journey with grief. Through it all, Jared has remained unapologetically himself. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation between two friends who’ve shared over 30 years of history. In this episode, Holly sits down with her longtime friend, artist and creative Jared Ryan Shaw. Jared and Holly grew up together in Wayne, NJ (07470 YOU KNOW!!), and every time they talk it feels like stepping into a time capsule — from middle school memories to their love of Saved by the Bell. They get into separation anxiety, addiction, and the loss of Jared’s father, and how creativity has woven in and out of his journey with grief. Through it all, Jared has remained unapologetically himself. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation between two friends who’ve shared over 30 years of history. boxing, wayne nj, art, grief, loss, gambling, addiction, saved by the bell true full 46 a8f267e7-1fd0-4e68-805e-4e6dc12773d8 Two Years Gone, One Month Here In this special episode of Going Thru It, Jill and Holly connect across coasts on September 11th—two years since losing their brother Adam to colorectal cancer. It’s also their first time recording together since Jill became a mom to her son, Luca Adam, lovingly named in his honor.

From solo late-night feedings on one coast to quiet moments of reflection on the other, they share what it feels like to grieve apart, navigate new motherhood, and mark this anniversary without being in the same place as a family—something they had last year.

With honesty, heart, and their usual banter, Jill and Holly explore how distance, grief, and new beginnings intersect, and how love for their brother continues to anchor them no matter where they are.

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://wearegoingthruit.com/ In this special episode of Going Thru It, Jill and Holly connect across coasts on September 11th—two years since losing their brother Adam to colorectal cancer. It’s also their first time recording together since Jill became a mom to her son, Luca Adam, lovingly named in his honor.

From solo late-night feedings on one coast to quiet moments of reflection on the other, they share what it feels like to grieve apart, navigate new motherhood, and mark this anniversary without being in the same place as a family—something they had last year.

With honesty, heart, and their usual banter, Jill and Holly explore how distance, grief, and new beginnings intersect, and how love for their brother continues to anchor them no matter where they are.

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]]> Two Years Gone, One Month Here Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:38:19 In this special episode of Going Thru It, Jill and Holly connect across coasts on September 11th—two years since losing their brother Adam to colorectal cancer. It’s also their first time recording together since Jill became a mom to her son, Luca Adam, lovingly named in his honor. From solo late-night feedings on one coast to quiet moments of reflection on the other, they share what it feels like to grieve apart, navigate new motherhood, and mark this anniversary without being in the same place as a family—something they had last year. With honesty, heart, and their usual banter, Jill and Holly explore how distance, grief, and new beginnings intersect, and how love for their brother continues to anchor them no matter where they are. In this special episode of Going Thru It, Jill and Holly connect across coasts on September 11th—two years since losing their brother Adam to colorectal cancer. It’s also their first time recording together since Jill became a mom to her son, Luca Adam, lovingly named in his honor. From solo late-night feedings on one coast to quiet moments of reflection on the other, they share what it feels like to grieve apart, navigate new motherhood, and mark this anniversary without being in the same place as a family—something they had last year. With honesty, heart, and their usual banter, Jill and Holly explore how distance, grief, and new beginnings intersect, and how love for their brother continues to anchor them no matter where they are. sibling bond, sisters, newborn, colon cancer, grief, motherhood, tsitp, siblings true full 45 baa22471-abba-412f-a90b-69a73cddebad The Gift of Old Friends. A Conversation With Aliza Krivisky What happens when you sit down with your oldest friend...the one who knows your childhood stories as well as you do? In this episode, Holly is joined by Aliza Krivisky, her childhood best friend who grew up Reform Jewish and later found her path in Chabad Lubavitch Judaism. With Jill on baby duty, Aliza was the perfect person to have a meaningful conversation and kibbitz with. Together, they reflect on faith, spirituality, grief and tradition, and why the oldest friendships may be the most grounding and meaningful connections we have. 

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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Aliza Krivisky, Holly Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ What happens when you sit down with your oldest friend...the one who knows your childhood stories as well as you do? In this episode, Holly is joined by Aliza Krivisky, her childhood best friend who grew up Reform Jewish and later found her path in Chabad Lubavitch Judaism. With Jill on baby duty, Aliza was the perfect person to have a meaningful conversation and kibbitz with. Together, they reflect on faith, spirituality, grief and tradition, and why the oldest friendships may be the most grounding and meaningful connections we have. 

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]]> The Gift of Old Friends. A Conversation With Aliza Krivisky Aliza Krivisky, Holly Shakoor 00:45:32 What happens when you sit down with your oldest friend...the one who knows your childhood stories as well as you do? In this episode, Holly is joined by Aliza, her childhood best friend who grew up Reform Jewish and later found her path in Chabad Lubavitch Judaism. With Jill on baby duty, Aliza was the perfect person to have a meaningful conversation and kibbitz with. Together, they reflect on faith, spirituality, grief and tradition, and why the oldest friendships may be the most grounding and meaningful connections we have. What happens when you sit down with your oldest friend...the one who knows your childhood stories as well as you do? In this episode, Holly is joined by Aliza, her childhood best friend who grew up Reform Jewish and later found her path in Chabad Lubavitch Judaism. With Jill on baby duty, Aliza was the perfect person to have a meaningful conversation and kibbitz with. Together, they reflect on faith, spirituality, grief and tradition, and why the oldest friendships may be the most grounding and meaningful connections we have. lubavitch, judaism, spirituality, childhood best friends, life, chabad, cancer, faith, grief, loss true full 44 a96fbbf3-7424-476a-b06f-791a83c86683 Ubuntu, Family, and Grief: A Conversation with Rev. Naomi Tutu & Mungi Ngomane In this week's episode of Going Thru It, we sit down with our first mother/daughter duo. Rev. Naomi Tutu and her daughter, author and activist Mungi Ngomane. Together, they are a mother and daughter carrying not just their own stories, but the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We talk about what it means to grieve someone who didn’t just belong to you, the South African traditions that shaped how they honor loss, and the wisdom that moves between generations when a family is navigating both public and private grief. This conversation is part legacy, part love letter, and part reminder that across cultures, continents, and generations, grief connects us in the most human way possible. And a very happy belated birthday to Rev. Naomi! Of course you were born on the special day of 8/8....the Lion's Portal! 

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Mungi Ngomane, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ In this week's episode of Going Thru It, we sit down with our first mother/daughter duo. Rev. Naomi Tutu and her daughter, author and activist Mungi Ngomane. Together, they are a mother and daughter carrying not just their own stories, but the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We talk about what it means to grieve someone who didn’t just belong to you, the South African traditions that shaped how they honor loss, and the wisdom that moves between generations when a family is navigating both public and private grief. This conversation is part legacy, part love letter, and part reminder that across cultures, continents, and generations, grief connects us in the most human way possible. And a very happy belated birthday to Rev. Naomi! Of course you were born on the special day of 8/8....the Lion's Portal! 

Everyday Ubuntu by Mungi Ngomane 

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The Tutu Foundation 

]]> Ubuntu, Family, and Grief: A Conversation with Rev. Naomi Tutu & Mungi Ngomane Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Mungi Ngomane, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:52:26 In this week's episode of Going Thru It, we sit down with our first mother/daughter duo. Rev. Naomi Tutu and her daughter, author and activist Mungi Ngomane — a mother and daughter carrying not just their own stories, but the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We talk about what it means to grieve someone who didn’t just belong to you, the South African traditions that shaped how they honor loss, and the wisdom that moves between generations when a family is navigating both public and private grief. This conversation is part legacy, part love letter, and part reminder that across cultures, continents, and generations, grief connects us in the most human way possible. And a very happy belated birthday to Rev. Naomi! Of course you were born on the special day of 8/8....the Lion's Portal! In this week's episode of Going Thru It, we sit down with our first mother/daughter duo. Rev. Naomi Tutu and her daughter, author and activist Mungi Ngomane — a mother and daughter carrying not just their own stories, but the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We talk about what it means to grieve someone who didn’t just belong to you, the South African traditions that shaped how they honor loss, and the wisdom that moves between generations when a family is navigating both public and private grief. This conversation is part legacy, part love letter, and part reminder that across cultures, continents, and generations, grief connects us in the most human way possible. And a very happy belated birthday to Rev. Naomi! Of course you were born on the special day of 8/8....the Lion's Portal! leacy, ubuntu and healing, archbishop desmond tutu legacy, mother-daughter conversations on loss, south african grief traditions, siblings true full 43 fba4e76c-fda2-4436-8432-c3b0fe400e04 Same But Different Two years ago, we were preparing for one of life's hardest moments, the loss of our brother Adam. Now, same time of year, same sort of emotions but this time, we're waiting for a baby to arrive. In this episode we talk about the strange timing of life, how grief and joy keep showing up together and what it's like to be back in a season of anticipation, just for something completely different. Holly's in LA for a quick trip, Jill's very pregnant and very ready, and the family has rallied while her husband's working across the world. There's mahjongg, there are memories, and in true Shakoor fashion there's a full blown betting pool for the baby's gender and arrival date. Winner may not get much beyond the satisfaction of being right, but honestly speaking, isn't that what really matters? 

Want in on the betting action? Email us your best guess for baby gender and arrival date at wearegoingthruit@gmail.com 

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]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Two years ago, we were preparing for one of life's hardest moments, the loss of our brother Adam. Now, same time of year, same sort of emotions but this time, we're waiting for a baby to arrive. In this episode we talk about the strange timing of life, how grief and joy keep showing up together and what it's like to be back in a season of anticipation, just for something completely different. Holly's in LA for a quick trip, Jill's very pregnant and very ready, and the family has rallied while her husband's working across the world. There's mahjongg, there are memories, and in true Shakoor fashion there's a full blown betting pool for the baby's gender and arrival date. Winner may not get much beyond the satisfaction of being right, but honestly speaking, isn't that what really matters? 

Want in on the betting action? Email us your best guess for baby gender and arrival date at wearegoingthruit@gmail.com 

Play Mahjongg with us!  P.S.We're not very good 

Our new fav show (whose name Holly can never remember) Overcompensating on Prime Video 

 

]]> Same But Different Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:28:20 Two years ago, we were preparing for one of life's hardest moments, the loss of our brother Adam. Now, same time of year, same sort of emotions but this time, we're waiting for a baby to arrive. In this episode we talk about the strange timing of life, how grief and joy keep showing up together and what it's like to be back in a season of anticipation, just for something completely different. Holly's in LA for a quick trip, Jill's very pregnant and very ready, and the family has rallied while her husband's working across the world. There's mahjongg, there are memories, and in true Shakoor fashion there's a full blown betting pool for the baby's gender and arrival date. Winner may not get much beyond the satisfaction of being right, but honestly speaking, isn't that what really matters? Two years ago, we were preparing for one of life's hardest moments, the loss of our brother Adam. Now, same time of year, same sort of emotions but this time, we're waiting for a baby to arrive. In this episode we talk about the strange timing of life, how grief and joy keep showing up together and what it's like to be back in a season of anticipation, just for something completely different. Holly's in LA for a quick trip, Jill's very pregnant and very ready, and the family has rallied while her husband's working across the world. There's mahjongg, there are memories, and in true Shakoor fashion there's a full blown betting pool for the baby's gender and arrival date. Winner may not get much beyond the satisfaction of being right, but honestly speaking, isn't that what really matters? colon cancer, 3rd trimester, cancer, pregnancy, love, baby, family, siblings true full 42 d953fac9-c2db-4cff-a667-288dba261ece "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart....." Summer is here! But the vibes are.... complicated. Holly’s out on the North Fork while Jill’s in LA counting down the final weeks of her pregnancy and things aren’t exactly picture-perfect. Like the wise T Swift once said, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” we talk about how often we find ourselves doing hard things in the middle of emotional chaos… and still managing to show up, smile, and get through it.

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Summer is here! But the vibes are.... complicated. Holly’s out on the North Fork while Jill’s in LA counting down the final weeks of her pregnancy and things aren’t exactly picture-perfect. Like the wise T Swift once said, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” we talk about how often we find ourselves doing hard things in the middle of emotional chaos… and still managing to show up, smile, and get through it.

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]]> "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart....." Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:29:15 Summer is here! But the vibes are.... complicated. Holly’s out on the North Fork while Jill’s in LA counting down the final weeks of her pregnancy and things aren’t exactly picture-perfect. Like the wise T Swift once said, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” we talk about how often we find ourselves doing hard things in the middle of emotional chaos… and still managing to show up, smile, and get through it. Summer is here! But the vibes are.... complicated. Holly’s out on the North Fork while Jill’s in LA counting down the final weeks of her pregnancy and things aren’t exactly picture-perfect. Like the wise T Swift once said, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” we talk about how often we find ourselves doing hard things in the middle of emotional chaos… and still managing to show up, smile, and get through it. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, pregnancy, love, siblings true full 41 fc0f0316-309c-4b91-994a-5c39c3a428a1 "Another One Bites the Dust..." YELP Reviews by Jack S. BONUS DROP! Father’s Day may be over, but we’re not done celebrating our dad — and what better way to honor him than by reading his legendary Yelp reviews out loud? Jack S. has written over 200 passionate, misspelled, and wildly entertaining reviews of just about every place he visits. Whether he’s coining phrases like OTFC (Off The Freakin’ Charts) or signing off with “another one bites the dust,” his commentary is pure gold. It’s pure entertainment, and it’s a little glimpse into the man who raised us — one review at a time.

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]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ BONUS DROP! Father’s Day may be over, but we’re not done celebrating our dad — and what better way to honor him than by reading his legendary Yelp reviews out loud? Jack S. has written over 200 passionate, misspelled, and wildly entertaining reviews of just about every place he visits. Whether he’s coining phrases like OTFC (Off The Freakin’ Charts) or signing off with “another one bites the dust,” his commentary is pure gold. It’s pure entertainment, and it’s a little glimpse into the man who raised us — one review at a time.

Jack S on YELP 

]]> "Another One Bites the Dust..." YELP Reviews by Jack S. Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:21:31 BONUS DROP! Father’s Day may be over, but we’re not done celebrating our dad — and what better way to honor him than by reading his legendary Yelp reviews out loud? Jack S. has written over 200 passionate, misspelled, and wildly entertaining reviews of just about every place he visits. Whether he’s coining phrases like OTFC (Off The Freakin’ Charts) or signing off with “another one bites the dust,” his commentary is pure gold. It’s pure entertainment, and it’s a little glimpse into the man who raised us — one review at a time. BONUS DROP! Father’s Day may be over, but we’re not done celebrating our dad — and what better way to honor him than by reading his legendary Yelp reviews out loud? Jack S. has written over 200 passionate, misspelled, and wildly entertaining reviews of just about every place he visits. Whether he’s coining phrases like OTFC (Off The Freakin’ Charts) or signing off with “another one bites the dust,” his commentary is pure gold. It’s pure entertainment, and it’s a little glimpse into the man who raised us — one review at a time. fathers day, jack s, yelp, restaurant reviews true full 40 2bbe5b07-ebc0-4731-a568-2684ba64e12f Sisters, Stories, Secrets and the Song of Summer We’re kicking off our Sibling Series with a powerful and heartfelt conversation with sisters Caroline and Natalie DeJean. You might remember Caroline from a past episode (celebrity stylist, cool girl, song-of-summer expert), and today she’s joined by her younger sister Natalie as they open up about the loss of their mom, Miss Liz, seven years ago.

 

This episode dives into all the complexities surrounding grief. How siblings can experience the same loss in totally different ways, and how layered family dynamics, including divorce and emotional distance, can shape the grieving process. Caroline and Natalie reflect on where their relationship stood with their mom at the time of her passing, and how they’ve each made peace with that in their own way.

 

We also get into some classic sibling rivalry, the evolving bond between sisters, and — of course — our annual Song of Summer debate. It’s messy, moving, and filled with moments that’ll make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even call your sibling afterward.

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Natalie Dejean, Caroline Dejean, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ We’re kicking off our Sibling Series with a powerful and heartfelt conversation with sisters Caroline and Natalie DeJean. You might remember Caroline from a past episode (celebrity stylist, cool girl, song-of-summer expert), and today she’s joined by her younger sister Natalie as they open up about the loss of their mom, Miss Liz, seven years ago.

 

This episode dives into all the complexities surrounding grief. How siblings can experience the same loss in totally different ways, and how layered family dynamics, including divorce and emotional distance, can shape the grieving process. Caroline and Natalie reflect on where their relationship stood with their mom at the time of her passing, and how they’ve each made peace with that in their own way.

 

We also get into some classic sibling rivalry, the evolving bond between sisters, and — of course — our annual Song of Summer debate. It’s messy, moving, and filled with moments that’ll make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even call your sibling afterward.

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Song of Summer (according to Spotify) 

]]> Sisters, Stories, Secrets and the Song of Summer Natalie Dejean, Caroline Dejean, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:59:40 We’re kicking off our Sibling Series with a powerful and heartfelt conversation with sisters Caroline and Natalie DeJean. You might remember Caroline from a past episode (celebrity stylist, cool girl, song-of-summer expert), and today she’s joined by her younger sister Natalie as they open up about the loss of their mom, Miss Liz, seven years ago. This episode dives into all the complexities surrounding grief. How siblings can experience the same loss in totally different ways, and how layered family dynamics, including divorce and emotional distance, can shape the grieving process. Caroline and Natalie reflect on where their relationship stood with their mom at the time of her passing, and how they’ve each made peace with that in their own way. We also get into some classic sibling rivalry, the evolving bond between sisters, and — of course — our annual Song of Summer debate. It’s messy, moving, and filled with moments that’ll make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even call your sibling afterward. We’re kicking off our Sibling Series with a powerful and heartfelt conversation with sisters Caroline and Natalie DeJean. You might remember Caroline from a past episode (celebrity stylist, cool girl, song-of-summer expert), and today she’s joined by her younger sister Natalie as they open up about the loss of their mom, Miss Liz, seven years ago. This episode dives into all the complexities surrounding grief. How siblings can experience the same loss in totally different ways, and how layered family dynamics, including divorce and emotional distance, can shape the grieving process. Caroline and Natalie reflect on where their relationship stood with their mom at the time of her passing, and how they’ve each made peace with that in their own way. We also get into some classic sibling rivalry, the evolving bond between sisters, and — of course — our annual Song of Summer debate. It’s messy, moving, and filled with moments that’ll make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even call your sibling afterward. sisters, louisiana, sibling rivalry, song of summer, love, grief, family, siblings true full 39 5fd20410-dbb5-4c61-99ab-a8995a47d061 One of Us is Pregnant, Both of Us Are Going Thru It One of us may be growing a baby but both of us are still figuring out how to grow around grief. In this episode, we catch up on Jill's third trimester—including her very on-brand babymoon in Hawaii—and talk about what it’s like preparing for new life while still carrying the absence of our brother Adam, something Holly didn’t have to navigate during her own pregnancy.

We also touch on the Knicks’ brief but incredibly long overdue playoff run (recorded in the blissful window before they lost), how siblings shape your whole identity, and why joy and grief seem to be on a shared custody schedule. Come for the baby updates, stay for the real talk.

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Peter Bretter trying to Forget Sarah Marshall 

In case you missed it, Mike White on Survivor: Season 37

 

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ One of us may be growing a baby but both of us are still figuring out how to grow around grief. In this episode, we catch up on Jill's third trimester—including her very on-brand babymoon in Hawaii—and talk about what it’s like preparing for new life while still carrying the absence of our brother Adam, something Holly didn’t have to navigate during her own pregnancy.

We also touch on the Knicks’ brief but incredibly long overdue playoff run (recorded in the blissful window before they lost), how siblings shape your whole identity, and why joy and grief seem to be on a shared custody schedule. Come for the baby updates, stay for the real talk.

Connect with US on Instagram 
Peter Bretter trying to Forget Sarah Marshall 

In case you missed it, Mike White on Survivor: Season 37

 

]]> One of Us is Pregnant, Both of Us Are Going Thru It Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:35:08 One of us may be growing a baby but both of us are still figuring out how to grow around grief. In this episode, we catch up on Jill's third trimester—including her very on-brand babymoon in Hawaii—and talk about what it’s like preparing for new life while still carrying the absence of our brother Adam, something Holly didn’t have to navigate during her own pregnancy. We also touch on the Knicks’ brief but incredibly long overdue playoff run (recorded in the blissful window before they lost), how siblings shape your whole identity, and why joy and grief seem to be on a shared custody schedule. Come for the baby updates, stay for the real talk. One of us may be growing a baby but both of us are still figuring out how to grow around grief. In this episode, we catch up on Jill's third trimester—including her very on-brand babymoon in Hawaii—and talk about what it’s like preparing for new life while still carrying the absence of our brother Adam, something Holly didn’t have to navigate during her own pregnancy. We also touch on the Knicks’ brief but incredibly long overdue playoff run (recorded in the blissful window before they lost), how siblings shape your whole identity, and why joy and grief seem to be on a shared custody schedule. Come for the baby updates, stay for the real talk. sibling bond, colon cancer, mike white, survivor, 3rd trimester, cancer, knicks, pregnancy, love, grief, siblings true full 38 a77dd241-8c56-4d44-a868-3c718a9b570d The Tribe Has Spoken: A Conversation with Bianca Roses Drop your buffs—it’s time for an episode decades in the making. This week, we’re joined by Bianca Maria Asumpte Immaculate Roses (yes, that’s her full legal name, and no, it did not fit on her high school diploma). She’s Jill’s best friend of nearly 30 years, a major PR pro, and now… a freshly torched contestant from Season 48 of Survivor. In this week's episode, we talk all things Fiji, sleep deprivation, and what it's like to have to leave the island while the game is still being played. Whether you're a fan of the premiere reality series or not, this conversation has it all. Beyond the game, this episode is a celebration of chosen family, shared Survivor obsessions, and the Roses-Shakoor bond—one that Adam cherished deeply. The tribe may have spoken… but now it’s Bianca’s turn.

Connect with Bianca on Insta 

Catch up on CBS' Survivor 

Connect with Holly in Insta

Connect with Jill on Insta 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Bianca Roses, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://www.wearegoingthruit.com/ Drop your buffs—it’s time for an episode decades in the making. This week, we’re joined by Bianca Maria Asumpte Immaculate Roses (yes, that’s her full legal name, and no, it did not fit on her high school diploma). She’s Jill’s best friend of nearly 30 years, a major PR pro, and now… a freshly torched contestant from Season 48 of Survivor. In this week's episode, we talk all things Fiji, sleep deprivation, and what it's like to have to leave the island while the game is still being played. Whether you're a fan of the premiere reality series or not, this conversation has it all. Beyond the game, this episode is a celebration of chosen family, shared Survivor obsessions, and the Roses-Shakoor bond—one that Adam cherished deeply. The tribe may have spoken… but now it’s Bianca’s turn.

Connect with Bianca on Insta 

Catch up on CBS' Survivor 

Connect with Holly in Insta

Connect with Jill on Insta 

]]> The Tribe Has Spoken: A Conversation with Bianca Roses Bianca Roses, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:57:27 Drop your buffs—it’s time for an episode decades in the making. This week, we’re joined by Bianca Maria Asumpte Immaculate Roses (yes, that’s her full legal name, and no, it did not fit on her high school diploma). She’s Jill’s best friend of nearly 30 years, a major PR pro, and now… a freshly torched contestant from Season 48 of Survivor. In this week's episode, we talk all things Fiji, sleep deprivation, and what it's like to have to leave the island while the game is still being played. Whether you're a fan of the premiere reality series or not, this conversation has it all. Beyond the game, this episode is a celebration of chosen family, shared Survivor obsessions, and the Roses-Shakoor bond—one that Adam cherished deeply. The tribe may have spoken… but now it’s Bianca’s turn. Drop your buffs—it’s time for an episode decades in the making. This week, we’re joined by Bianca Maria Asumpte Immaculate Roses (yes, that’s her full legal name, and no, it did not fit on her high school diploma). She’s Jill’s best friend of nearly 30 years, a major PR pro, and now… a freshly torched contestant from Season 48 of Survivor. In this week's episode, we talk all things Fiji, sleep deprivation, and what it's like to have to leave the island while the game is still being played. Whether you're a fan of the premiere reality series or not, this conversation has it all. Beyond the game, this episode is a celebration of chosen family, shared Survivor obsessions, and the Roses-Shakoor bond—one that Adam cherished deeply. The tribe may have spoken… but now it’s Bianca’s turn. colon cancer, survivor, survivor 48, love, jersey shore, family, siblings true full 37 afc2722a-04d8-46b8-856d-93c63768aee6 Modern Loss with Rebecca Soffer We were lucky enough to connect with someone who has truly shaped the grief space: Rebecca Soffer, author, community builder, and cofounder of Modern Loss. In this episode, we talk about how Rebecca turned her personal tragedy of losing both of her parents in her early 30s into a movement that normalizes grief in all its messy, complicated glory.

From her days producing The Colbert Report to creating one of Substack’s top newsletters on mental health, Rebecca has been using her voice to remind us that grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we live with, grow through, and even connect around. We get into resilience (the real kind, not the Pinterest-quote kind), the myths we wish people would stop repeating (“everything happens for a reason” can take a seat), and how to hold space for both the pain and the absurdity of loss.

Whether you’re deep in it or supporting someone who is, this one’s for you.

Going Thru it 

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram 

Modern Loss 

Subscribe to Modern Loss on Substack 

Modern Loss Handbook 

 

 

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Rebecca Soffer, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/modern-loss-with-rebecca-soffer-rXNnOxh7 We were lucky enough to connect with someone who has truly shaped the grief space: Rebecca Soffer, author, community builder, and cofounder of Modern Loss. In this episode, we talk about how Rebecca turned her personal tragedy of losing both of her parents in her early 30s into a movement that normalizes grief in all its messy, complicated glory.

From her days producing The Colbert Report to creating one of Substack’s top newsletters on mental health, Rebecca has been using her voice to remind us that grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we live with, grow through, and even connect around. We get into resilience (the real kind, not the Pinterest-quote kind), the myths we wish people would stop repeating (“everything happens for a reason” can take a seat), and how to hold space for both the pain and the absurdity of loss.

Whether you’re deep in it or supporting someone who is, this one’s for you.

Going Thru it 

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram 

Modern Loss 

Subscribe to Modern Loss on Substack 

Modern Loss Handbook 

 

 

]]> Modern Loss with Rebecca Soffer Rebecca Soffer, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:43:08 We were lucky enough to connect with someone who has truly shaped the grief space: Rebecca Soffer, author, community builder, and cofounder of Modern Loss. In this episode, we talk about how Rebecca turned her personal tragedy of losing both of her parents in her early 30s into a movement that normalizes grief in all its messy, complicated glory. From her days producing The Colbert Report to creating one of Substack’s top newsletters on mental health, Rebecca has been using her voice to remind us that grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we live with, grow through, and even connect around. We get into resilience (the real kind, not the Pinterest-quote kind), the myths we wish people would stop repeating (“everything happens for a reason” can take a seat), and how to hold space for both the pain and the absurdity of loss. Whether you’re deep in it or supporting someone who is, this one’s for you. We were lucky enough to connect with someone who has truly shaped the grief space: Rebecca Soffer, author, community builder, and cofounder of Modern Loss. In this episode, we talk about how Rebecca turned her personal tragedy of losing both of her parents in her early 30s into a movement that normalizes grief in all its messy, complicated glory. From her days producing The Colbert Report to creating one of Substack’s top newsletters on mental health, Rebecca has been using her voice to remind us that grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we live with, grow through, and even connect around. We get into resilience (the real kind, not the Pinterest-quote kind), the myths we wish people would stop repeating (“everything happens for a reason” can take a seat), and how to hold space for both the pain and the absurdity of loss. Whether you’re deep in it or supporting someone who is, this one’s for you. sisters, colon cancer, rebecca soffer, parent loss, love, modern loss, resilliance, siblings true full 36 cb079fca-7648-4b40-9f3a-4e94024d6225 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth: Happy Birthday Adam It’s a big week! The Knicks are in the playoffs, we’re celebrating one year of Going Thru It, and most importantly, we’re honoring our brother Adam on what would have been his 42nd birthday. While one of us is raising a (strong) Orange Jameson in his honor, the other is… not drinking at all, because — BREAKING NEWS — Jill is pregnant!

With life comes death, and with death comes rebirth. Through it all, there’s nothing but love. Join us as we keep going through it - together

⁠Going Thru It 

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:38:07 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/you-took-the-words-right-out-of-my-mouth-happy-birthday-adam-s2PugQ0m It’s a big week! The Knicks are in the playoffs, we’re celebrating one year of Going Thru It, and most importantly, we’re honoring our brother Adam on what would have been his 42nd birthday. While one of us is raising a (strong) Orange Jameson in his honor, the other is… not drinking at all, because — BREAKING NEWS — Jill is pregnant!

With life comes death, and with death comes rebirth. Through it all, there’s nothing but love. Join us as we keep going through it - together

⁠Going Thru It 

]]> You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth: Happy Birthday Adam Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:47:01 It’s a big week! The Knicks are in the playoffs, we’re celebrating one year of Going Thru It, and most importantly, we’re honoring our brother Adam on what would have been his 42nd birthday. While one of us is raising a (strong) Orange Jameson in his honor, the other is… not drinking at all, because — BREAKING NEWS — Jill is pregnant! With life comes death, and with death comes rebirth. Through it all, there’s nothing but love. Join us as we keep going through it - together It’s a big week! The Knicks are in the playoffs, we’re celebrating one year of Going Thru It, and most importantly, we’re honoring our brother Adam on what would have been his 42nd birthday. While one of us is raising a (strong) Orange Jameson in his honor, the other is… not drinking at all, because — BREAKING NEWS — Jill is pregnant! With life comes death, and with death comes rebirth. Through it all, there’s nothing but love. Join us as we keep going through it - together sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, sibli, pregnancy, love, meatloaf, siblings true full 35 9d41ad1e-f36c-4037-9e05-935703fe5ae7 Happy Siblings Day In this episode we catch up on all the chaos and comfort from the past few weeks—birthday bashes, LA adventures, and a whirlwind one-night trip to Vegas. The good news is there is some great culture happening right now to help get us thru it all. With Siblings Day upon us we get real about what this time of year brings up for us. The rush of memories, the weight of time passing since losing Adam, and the healing magic of a good playlist. Whether you're deep in grief or just here for some pop culture recs, this episode has a little bit of everything.

wearegoingthruit.com 

 

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-siblings-day-P2QkFN3x In this episode we catch up on all the chaos and comfort from the past few weeks—birthday bashes, LA adventures, and a whirlwind one-night trip to Vegas. The good news is there is some great culture happening right now to help get us thru it all. With Siblings Day upon us we get real about what this time of year brings up for us. The rush of memories, the weight of time passing since losing Adam, and the healing magic of a good playlist. Whether you're deep in grief or just here for some pop culture recs, this episode has a little bit of everything.

wearegoingthruit.com 

 

]]> Happy Siblings Day Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:43:22 In this episode we catch up on all the chaos and comfort from the past few weeks—birthday bashes, LA adventures, and a whirlwind one-night trip to Vegas. The good news is there is some great culture happening right now to help get us thru it all. With Siblings Day upon us we get real about what this time of year brings up for us. The rush of memories, the weight of time passing since losing Adam, and the healing magic of a good playlist. Whether you're deep in grief or just here for some pop culture recs, this episode has a little bit of everything. In this episode we catch up on all the chaos and comfort from the past few weeks—birthday bashes, LA adventures, and a whirlwind one-night trip to Vegas. The good news is there is some great culture happening right now to help get us thru it all. With Siblings Day upon us we get real about what this time of year brings up for us. The rush of memories, the weight of time passing since losing Adam, and the healing magic of a good playlist. Whether you're deep in grief or just here for some pop culture recs, this episode has a little bit of everything. sisters, colon cancer, birthdays, national siblings day, survivor, spring break, white lotus, the studio, siblings true full 33 0b354a72-1a38-403f-8101-1524856de87c Our Journey, Our Path with Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert When it comes to having a baby, we all know someone who has gone thru it—IVF, IUI, surrogacy, egg and sperm donors, adoption. Parenthood looks different for everyone, and for our guests, Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert, the road was anything but easy. They’ve faced loss, uncertainty, and grief at every turn—but their story is one of resilience, love, and ultimately, hope. This episode is for anyone who’s been on a similar path or simply needs a reminder that light can be found, even in the darkest moments.

Connect with Carrie G and Phil on Instagram

A true disruptor in IVF with an innovative outlook on fertility, Dr. Hade and Generation Next

THE baby whisperer, acupuncturist Christina Burns 

Dr. Jonathan Scher

Growing Generations: Surrogacy and Egg Donations 

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Carrie Gordon & Phil Halpert, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/our-journey-our-path-with-carrie-gordon-and-phil-halpert-nvMuSbBN When it comes to having a baby, we all know someone who has gone thru it—IVF, IUI, surrogacy, egg and sperm donors, adoption. Parenthood looks different for everyone, and for our guests, Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert, the road was anything but easy. They’ve faced loss, uncertainty, and grief at every turn—but their story is one of resilience, love, and ultimately, hope. This episode is for anyone who’s been on a similar path or simply needs a reminder that light can be found, even in the darkest moments.

Connect with Carrie G and Phil on Instagram

A true disruptor in IVF with an innovative outlook on fertility, Dr. Hade and Generation Next

THE baby whisperer, acupuncturist Christina Burns 

Dr. Jonathan Scher

Growing Generations: Surrogacy and Egg Donations 

]]> Our Journey, Our Path with Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert Carrie Gordon & Phil Halpert, Holly & Jill Shakoor 01:06:21 When it comes to having a baby, we all know someone who has gone thru it—IVF, IUI, surrogacy, egg and sperm donors, adoption. Parenthood looks different for everyone, and for our guests, Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert, the road was anything but easy. They’ve faced loss, uncertainty, and grief at every turn—but their story is one of resilience, love, and ultimately, hope. This episode is for anyone who’s been on a similar path or simply needs a reminder that light can be found, even in the darkest moments. When it comes to having a baby, we all know someone who has gone thru it—IVF, IUI, surrogacy, egg and sperm donors, adoption. Parenthood looks different for everyone, and for our guests, Carrie Gordon and Phil Halpert, the road was anything but easy. They’ve faced loss, uncertainty, and grief at every turn—but their story is one of resilience, love, and ultimately, hope. This episode is for anyone who’s been on a similar path or simply needs a reminder that light can be found, even in the darkest moments. surrogacy, iui, ivf, pregnancy, pgt testing, grief, mosaicism, miscarriage, egg donor, marriage, siblings false full 32 d013a9de-75e9-4ef9-a76c-e1bf114abd6c TIME to Talk About Young People and Cancer Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is here, and it sparks the question: why are SO many young people getting cancer?! TIME Magazine's recent cover story dives deep into this growing crisis, and so do we.....well, in our own way. In this week's episode we try to unpack what is causing this change in trend by breaking down the science, sharing personal stories and talking risk factors and red flags. Join us for an honest and definitely necessary conversation. 

TIME Magazine by Jamie Ducharme 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance 

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/time-to-talk-about-young-people-and-cancer-RKFMkoHk Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is here, and it sparks the question: why are SO many young people getting cancer?! TIME Magazine's recent cover story dives deep into this growing crisis, and so do we.....well, in our own way. In this week's episode we try to unpack what is causing this change in trend by breaking down the science, sharing personal stories and talking risk factors and red flags. Join us for an honest and definitely necessary conversation. 

TIME Magazine by Jamie Ducharme 

Colorectal Cancer Alliance 

]]> TIME to Talk About Young People and Cancer Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:29:24 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is here, and it sparks the question: why are SO many young people getting cancer?! TIME Magazine's recent cover story dives deep into this growing crisis, and so do we.....well, in our own way. In this week's episode we try to unpack what is causing this change in trend by breaking down the science, sharing personal stories and talking risk factors and red flags. Join us for an honest and definitely necessary conversation. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is here, and it sparks the question: why are SO many young people getting cancer?! TIME Magazine's recent cover story dives deep into this growing crisis, and so do we.....well, in our own way. In this week's episode we try to unpack what is causing this change in trend by breaking down the science, sharing personal stories and talking risk factors and red flags. Join us for an honest and definitely necessary conversation. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, survivor, cancer true full 31 c1720cac-031c-4e55-9f59-0a2065bcca23 Finding Purpose in Grief with Jessica Fein In this week's episode, we sit down with author, mother, and fellow podcaster Jessica Fein, whose journey through loss and resilience is deeply meaningful and helpful for anyone going thru it. Jessica has endured the heartbreaking losses of her mother, father, two sisters, and her 17-year-old daughter, Dalia—each shaping her understanding of grief, love, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.

Her memoir, Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, offers a deeply moving look at life with Dalia, who passed away from MERRF syndrome, and explores the depths of loss and resilience. Featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and HuffPost, Jessica’s work sheds light on the power of storytelling and the beauty that can coexist with grief

Despite experiencing unimaginable loss, Jessica walks through the world with all the grace and has made it her mission in finding purpose in pain and connection in sharing her story. We are honored to have connected with her and it's our privilege to be able to  share her wisdom, strength, and perspective with this conversation.Bottom line, even in loss, love endures. 

About Jessica Fein

I Don't Know How You Do It Podcast 

Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Dreams 

What exactly is MERRF Syndrome? 

Connect with Jessica on Insta 

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Jessica Fein, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-purpose-in-grief-with-jessica-fein-tHrVnIbe In this week's episode, we sit down with author, mother, and fellow podcaster Jessica Fein, whose journey through loss and resilience is deeply meaningful and helpful for anyone going thru it. Jessica has endured the heartbreaking losses of her mother, father, two sisters, and her 17-year-old daughter, Dalia—each shaping her understanding of grief, love, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.

Her memoir, Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, offers a deeply moving look at life with Dalia, who passed away from MERRF syndrome, and explores the depths of loss and resilience. Featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and HuffPost, Jessica’s work sheds light on the power of storytelling and the beauty that can coexist with grief

Despite experiencing unimaginable loss, Jessica walks through the world with all the grace and has made it her mission in finding purpose in pain and connection in sharing her story. We are honored to have connected with her and it's our privilege to be able to  share her wisdom, strength, and perspective with this conversation.Bottom line, even in loss, love endures. 

About Jessica Fein

I Don't Know How You Do It Podcast 

Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Dreams 

What exactly is MERRF Syndrome? 

Connect with Jessica on Insta 

]]> Finding Purpose in Grief with Jessica Fein Jessica Fein, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:55:10 In this week's episode, we sit down with author, mother, and fellow podcaster Jessica Fein, whose journey through loss and resilience is deeply meaningful. Jessica has endured the heartbreaking losses of her mother, father, two sisters, and her 17-year-old daughter, Dalia—each shaping her understanding of grief, love, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Her memoir, Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, offers a deeply moving look at life with Dalia, who passed away from MERRF syndrome, and explores the depths of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning. Featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and HuffPost, Jessica’s work sheds light on the power of storytelling and the beauty that can coexist with grief. Despite experiencing unimaginable loss, Jessica walks through the world with all the grace and has made it her mission in finding purpose in pain and connection in sharing her story. We are honored to have connected with her and it's our privilege to share her wisdom, strength, and perspective with this conversation.Bottom line, even in loss, love endures. In this week's episode, we sit down with author, mother, and fellow podcaster Jessica Fein, whose journey through loss and resilience is deeply meaningful. Jessica has endured the heartbreaking losses of her mother, father, two sisters, and her 17-year-old daughter, Dalia—each shaping her understanding of grief, love, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Her memoir, Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, offers a deeply moving look at life with Dalia, who passed away from MERRF syndrome, and explores the depths of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning. Featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and HuffPost, Jessica’s work sheds light on the power of storytelling and the beauty that can coexist with grief. Despite experiencing unimaginable loss, Jessica walks through the world with all the grace and has made it her mission in finding purpose in pain and connection in sharing her story. We are honored to have connected with her and it's our privilege to share her wisdom, strength, and perspective with this conversation.Bottom line, even in loss, love endures. colon cancer, rare diseases, cancer, mitochondria diseases, love, grief, sibling loss, merrf syndrome, loss, shiva, siblings false full 30 80f8d68e-f8a0-4146-8ac9-3dabfb3fbd1d Hello Darkness My Old Friend We've always called this time of year the 'dark ages,' and honestly, reality is proving us right—so we’re leaning in. In this week’s episode, we welcome Jill back and catch up on all things 2025. From cities burning to shake-ups in the White House to the never-ending seasonal illnesses (seriously, why won’t they leave?), we cover it all.

Sounds a little bleak? Maybe… but as always, we find reasons to be grateful—like our mom, who got to really flex her 'mom' muscles this month. (Thanks, Mom!) Plus, we’ve got some breaking-but-not-really-breaking news: Friend of the family and the pod, Bianca Roses, is competing on Survivor 48! We can’t wait to watch her outwit, outplay, and outlast.

So join us as we navigate the darkness of winter—and, as always, find the light.


Bianca Roses Pre-Season SURVIVOR Interview 

Meet the Cast of SURVIVOR 48  

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/hello-darkness-my-old-friend-1qjpxtpr We've always called this time of year the 'dark ages,' and honestly, reality is proving us right—so we’re leaning in. In this week’s episode, we welcome Jill back and catch up on all things 2025. From cities burning to shake-ups in the White House to the never-ending seasonal illnesses (seriously, why won’t they leave?), we cover it all.

Sounds a little bleak? Maybe… but as always, we find reasons to be grateful—like our mom, who got to really flex her 'mom' muscles this month. (Thanks, Mom!) Plus, we’ve got some breaking-but-not-really-breaking news: Friend of the family and the pod, Bianca Roses, is competing on Survivor 48! We can’t wait to watch her outwit, outplay, and outlast.

So join us as we navigate the darkness of winter—and, as always, find the light.


Bianca Roses Pre-Season SURVIVOR Interview 

Meet the Cast of SURVIVOR 48  

]]> Hello Darkness My Old Friend Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:40:44 We've always called this time of year the 'dark ages,' and honestly, reality is proving us right—so we’re leaning in. In this week’s episode, we welcome Jill back and catch up on all things 2025. From cities burning to shake-ups in the White House to the never-ending seasonal illnesses (seriously, why won’t they leave?), we cover it all. Sounds a little bleak? Maybe… but as always, we find reasons to be grateful—like our mom, who got to really flex her 'mom' muscles this month. (Thanks, Mom!) Plus, we’ve got some breaking-but-not-really-breaking news: Friend of the family and the pod, Bianca Roses, is competing on Survivor 48! We can’t wait to watch her outwit, outplay, and outlast. So join us as we navigate the darkness of winter—and, as always, find the light. We've always called this time of year the 'dark ages,' and honestly, reality is proving us right—so we’re leaning in. In this week’s episode, we welcome Jill back and catch up on all things 2025. From cities burning to shake-ups in the White House to the never-ending seasonal illnesses (seriously, why won’t they leave?), we cover it all. Sounds a little bleak? Maybe… but as always, we find reasons to be grateful—like our mom, who got to really flex her 'mom' muscles this month. (Thanks, Mom!) Plus, we’ve got some breaking-but-not-really-breaking news: Friend of the family and the pod, Bianca Roses, is competing on Survivor 48! We can’t wait to watch her outwit, outplay, and outlast. So join us as we navigate the darkness of winter—and, as always, find the light. colon cancer, survivor, cancer, love, grief, family, siblings true full 29 4bb35884-9adc-4000-9225-d64e0709ce9d Trust the Journey. A Conversation With Micki Marseglia Collective grief is the shared experience of loss or change that impacts a group, community, or even an entire nation. It can be sparked by war, natural disasters, or the passing of a public figure. One month after the devastating Los Angeles fires, the grief remains, even as the city begins to rebuild.

In this episode, Holly sits down with her friend and fellow New Yorker-turned-Angeleno, Micki Marseglia, to reflect on both collective and personal grief. Micki, the longtime head of talent relations at Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been with the show since its inception over 20 years ago. She’s also Jimmy’s cousin and one of three daughters of the beloved Uncle Frank Potenza and Concetta Aunt Chippy Potenza.

With Jill out sick, Micki was the perfect person to explore the emotions that come with loss in the wake of disaster. Together, she and Holly discuss the weight of grief, the resilience it demands, and the importance of trusting the journey—even in times of uncertainty. Listen as they reconnect over their love for New York and Los Angeles, share memories of their own losses, and remind each other that even in darkness, there is always light to be found.

Jimmy Kimmel Live on instagram 

Perhaps the greatest video of Micki to ever exist 

FIRE RELIEF: 

Shelter Partnership 

American Red Cross 

LA Food Bank 

LAFD Foundation 

Altadena Rotary Club 

 

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Micki Marseglia, Holly Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-the-journey-a-conversation-with-micki-marseglia-E8ZZ1jSE Collective grief is the shared experience of loss or change that impacts a group, community, or even an entire nation. It can be sparked by war, natural disasters, or the passing of a public figure. One month after the devastating Los Angeles fires, the grief remains, even as the city begins to rebuild.

In this episode, Holly sits down with her friend and fellow New Yorker-turned-Angeleno, Micki Marseglia, to reflect on both collective and personal grief. Micki, the longtime head of talent relations at Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been with the show since its inception over 20 years ago. She’s also Jimmy’s cousin and one of three daughters of the beloved Uncle Frank Potenza and Concetta Aunt Chippy Potenza.

With Jill out sick, Micki was the perfect person to explore the emotions that come with loss in the wake of disaster. Together, she and Holly discuss the weight of grief, the resilience it demands, and the importance of trusting the journey—even in times of uncertainty. Listen as they reconnect over their love for New York and Los Angeles, share memories of their own losses, and remind each other that even in darkness, there is always light to be found.

Jimmy Kimmel Live on instagram 

Perhaps the greatest video of Micki to ever exist 

FIRE RELIEF: 

Shelter Partnership 

American Red Cross 

LA Food Bank 

LAFD Foundation 

Altadena Rotary Club 

 

]]> Trust the Journey. A Conversation With Micki Marseglia Micki Marseglia, Holly Shakoor 00:48:23 Collective grief is the shared experience of loss or change that impacts a group, community, or even an entire nation. It can be sparked by war, natural disasters, or the passing of a public figure. One month after the devastating Los Angeles fires, the grief remains, even as the city begins to rebuild. In this episode, Holly sits down with her friend and fellow New Yorker-turned-Angeleno, Micki Marseglia, to reflect on both collective and personal grief. Micki, the longtime head of talent relations at Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been with the show since its inception over 20 years ago. She’s also Jimmy’s cousin and one of three daughters of the beloved Uncle Frank Potenza and Concetta Aunt Chippy Potenza. With Jill out sick, Micki was the perfect person to explore the emotions that come with loss in the wake of disaster. Together, she and Holly discuss the weight of grief, the resilience it demands, and the importance of trusting the journey—even in times of uncertainty. Listen as they reconnect over their love for New York and Los Angeles, share memories of their own losses, and remind each other that even in darkness, there is always light to be found. Collective grief is the shared experience of loss or change that impacts a group, community, or even an entire nation. It can be sparked by war, natural disasters, or the passing of a public figure. One month after the devastating Los Angeles fires, the grief remains, even as the city begins to rebuild. In this episode, Holly sits down with her friend and fellow New Yorker-turned-Angeleno, Micki Marseglia, to reflect on both collective and personal grief. Micki, the longtime head of talent relations at Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been with the show since its inception over 20 years ago. She’s also Jimmy’s cousin and one of three daughters of the beloved Uncle Frank Potenza and Concetta Aunt Chippy Potenza. With Jill out sick, Micki was the perfect person to explore the emotions that come with loss in the wake of disaster. Together, she and Holly discuss the weight of grief, the resilience it demands, and the importance of trusting the journey—even in times of uncertainty. Listen as they reconnect over their love for New York and Los Angeles, share memories of their own losses, and remind each other that even in darkness, there is always light to be found. uncle frank, jimmy kimmel live, cancer, love, grief, los angeles fires, family, 9/11, siblings true full 28 03bdd642-9f88-47e9-92a0-574283c43f60 That's a Wrap 2024 We recorded this episode on Sunday, January 5th. Three days after Jill's 34th birthday and two days before so many lives were forever changed with the devastating fires in Los Angeles, a place we both call, or have called, home. We’re thinking of the amazing LA community and all those affected by the ongoing fires during this devastating time. Our heart goes out to this city we love so much. And while we know the world could use a laugh right now, we invite you to join us in rewinding to a simpler moment—a time when the only things we mourned were memories of Christmases past. In this week’s episode, we catch up after spending the holidays apart on different continents and celebrate Jill’s 34th birthday. Is having a birthday during the holidays fun, or does it actually suck? And do the holidays ever get easier? We don’t have all the answers, but with open hearts, we remain hopeful and grateful for all that is.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/thats-a-wrap-2024-j1l8M4Zw We recorded this episode on Sunday, January 5th. Three days after Jill's 34th birthday and two days before so many lives were forever changed with the devastating fires in Los Angeles, a place we both call, or have called, home. We’re thinking of the amazing LA community and all those affected by the ongoing fires during this devastating time. Our heart goes out to this city we love so much. And while we know the world could use a laugh right now, we invite you to join us in rewinding to a simpler moment—a time when the only things we mourned were memories of Christmases past. In this week’s episode, we catch up after spending the holidays apart on different continents and celebrate Jill’s 34th birthday. Is having a birthday during the holidays fun, or does it actually suck? And do the holidays ever get easier? We don’t have all the answers, but with open hearts, we remain hopeful and grateful for all that is.

]]> That's a Wrap 2024 Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:37:08 We recorded this episode on Sunday, January 5th. Three days after Jill's 34th birthday and two days before so many lives were forever changed with the devastating fires in Los Angeles, a place we both call, or have called, home. We’re thinking of the amazing LA community and all those affected by the ongoing fires during this devastating time. Our heart goes out to this city we love so much. And while we know the world could use a laugh right now, we invite you to join us in rewinding to a simpler moment—a time when the only things we mourned were memories of Christmases past. In this week’s episode, we catch up after spending the holidays apart on different continents and celebrate Jill’s 34th birthday. Is having a birthday during the holidays fun, or does it actually suck? And do the holidays ever get easier? We don’t have all the answers, but with open hearts, we remain hopeful and grateful for all that is. We recorded this episode on Sunday, January 5th. Three days after Jill's 34th birthday and two days before so many lives were forever changed with the devastating fires in Los Angeles, a place we both call, or have called, home. We’re thinking of the amazing LA community and all those affected by the ongoing fires during this devastating time. Our heart goes out to this city we love so much. And while we know the world could use a laugh right now, we invite you to join us in rewinding to a simpler moment—a time when the only things we mourned were memories of Christmases past. In this week’s episode, we catch up after spending the holidays apart on different continents and celebrate Jill’s 34th birthday. Is having a birthday during the holidays fun, or does it actually suck? And do the holidays ever get easier? We don’t have all the answers, but with open hearts, we remain hopeful and grateful for all that is. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, love, loss, friendly's, family true full 27 7de90be1-d50d-49ff-9130-300b6cab2af5 Happy Festivus In the words of the great Cosmo Kramer, "Festivus is for those who want to escape the stress of traditional holiday cheer and embrace the absurdity of life." We seem to have really leaned into that notion. Drones, anyone? In this week's episode, we catch up with each other as the clock inches closer to Christmas—and, well, we're still not that psyched. Holly's tree is officially dead, and Jill can't seem to find the holiday spirit anywhere in LA.But what we do have is each other, and the shared memories of Christmases past, when we were a party of three. While we know Christmas will never be the same, we still have hope and trust in all the ways we continue to hear from Adam, and that gives us so much to believe in. Whether you're in the holiday spirit or want to avoid it at all costs, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it! So, on that note: Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And most of all, Happy Festivus

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Gianna the Magician 

MY OLD ASS on Prime Video 

Jamie Foxx: What Happened Was NYT Review 

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-festivus-rLVP17_R In the words of the great Cosmo Kramer, "Festivus is for those who want to escape the stress of traditional holiday cheer and embrace the absurdity of life." We seem to have really leaned into that notion. Drones, anyone? In this week's episode, we catch up with each other as the clock inches closer to Christmas—and, well, we're still not that psyched. Holly's tree is officially dead, and Jill can't seem to find the holiday spirit anywhere in LA.But what we do have is each other, and the shared memories of Christmases past, when we were a party of three. While we know Christmas will never be the same, we still have hope and trust in all the ways we continue to hear from Adam, and that gives us so much to believe in. Whether you're in the holiday spirit or want to avoid it at all costs, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it! So, on that note: Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And most of all, Happy Festivus

Connect with Holly on Insta

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Connect with We Are Going Thru It on Insta 

Gianna the Magician 

MY OLD ASS on Prime Video 

Jamie Foxx: What Happened Was NYT Review 

]]> Happy Festivus Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:31:08 In the words of the great Cosmo Kramer, "Festivus is for those who want to escape the stress of traditional holiday cheer and embrace the absurdity of life." We seem to have really leaned into that notion. Drones, anyone? In this week's episode, we catch up with each other as the clock inches closer to Christmas—and, well, we're still not that psyched. Holly's tree is officially dead, and Jill can't seem to find the holiday spirit anywhere in LA.But what we do have is each other, and the shared memories of Christmases past, when we were a party of three. While we know Christmas will never be the same, we still have hope and trust in all the ways we continue to hear from Adam, and that gives us so much to believe in. Whether you're in the holiday spirit or want to avoid it at all costs, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it! So, on that note: Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And most of all, Happy Festivus! In the words of the great Cosmo Kramer, "Festivus is for those who want to escape the stress of traditional holiday cheer and embrace the absurdity of life." We seem to have really leaned into that notion. Drones, anyone? In this week's episode, we catch up with each other as the clock inches closer to Christmas—and, well, we're still not that psyched. Holly's tree is officially dead, and Jill can't seem to find the holiday spirit anywhere in LA.But what we do have is each other, and the shared memories of Christmases past, when we were a party of three. While we know Christmas will never be the same, we still have hope and trust in all the ways we continue to hear from Adam, and that gives us so much to believe in. Whether you're in the holiday spirit or want to avoid it at all costs, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it! So, on that note: Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! And most of all, Happy Festivus! sibling bond, cancer, grief, mediumship, siblings true full 26 9bced233-01af-419f-93c4-c84d56c954af The Most Wonderful Time of the Year???? The holiday season is upon is, and our inner Depressica Simpson is in full force. We know this is supposed to be a joyous time, but honestly, we are just NOT feeling it. Join us this week as we reflect on our recent Thanksgiving holiday and navigate the challenges of coping without our better third, Adam. We also reminisce on past holiday memories, including, but not limited to, losing fake IDs at Dave & Busters, Jaeger shots (because, #Jersey), and the scam that is buying a Christmas tree. We may not be feeling festive this year, but at least we have each other to get thru it. 

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-QoISckto The holiday season is upon is, and our inner Depressica Simpson is in full force. We know this is supposed to be a joyous time, but honestly, we are just NOT feeling it. Join us this week as we reflect on our recent Thanksgiving holiday and navigate the challenges of coping without our better third, Adam. We also reminisce on past holiday memories, including, but not limited to, losing fake IDs at Dave & Busters, Jaeger shots (because, #Jersey), and the scam that is buying a Christmas tree. We may not be feeling festive this year, but at least we have each other to get thru it. 

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]]> The Most Wonderful Time of the Year???? Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:29:25 The holiday season is upon is, and our inner Depressica Simpson is in full force. We know this is supposed to be a joyous time, but honestly, we are just NOT feeling it. Join us this week as we reflect on our recent Thanksgiving holiday and navigate the challenges of coping without our better third, Adam. We also reminisce on past holiday memories, including, but not limited to, losing fake IDs at Dave & Busters, Jaeger shots (because, #Jersey), and the scam that is buying a Christmas tree. We may not be feeling festive this year, but at least we have each other to get thru it. The holiday season is upon is, and our inner Depressica Simpson is in full force. We know this is supposed to be a joyous time, but honestly, we are just NOT feeling it. Join us this week as we reflect on our recent Thanksgiving holiday and navigate the challenges of coping without our better third, Adam. We also reminisce on past holiday memories, including, but not limited to, losing fake IDs at Dave & Busters, Jaeger shots (because, #Jersey), and the scam that is buying a Christmas tree. We may not be feeling festive this year, but at least we have each other to get thru it. sisters, colon cancer, new jersey, training mate, christmas, cancer, love, grief, siblings true full 25 acb237bb-7e43-4459-8c58-1ba65ca3977e Love Trumps All. A Conversation with Gillian Laub Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be tough for families for a multitude of reasons. But Thanksgiving off the heels of an election can be an entirely different story. And if you come from a politically divided family, like we do, it's not always that easy to navigate. No one understands unconditional family love during divided times better than the Laub family. We sat down with famed artist and creative storyteller, Gillian Laub to discuss what it's like to be part of a family whose political values may not necessarily align. In 2021, Gillian published her third monograph FAMILY MATTERS which, through photos taken over a 20 year period of time, illustrate the dichotomy between the political divide her family experienced during the 2016 election but also the everlasting love and compassion that trumps all. We wish we had this book back then but being that we're all back in this same-ish place, we're glad we have it now. 

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FAMILY MATTERS by Gillian Laub 

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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:59:57 +0000 Gillian Laub, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/love-trumps-all-a-conversation-with-gillian-laub-V_iFvJsV Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be tough for families for a multitude of reasons. But Thanksgiving off the heels of an election can be an entirely different story. And if you come from a politically divided family, like we do, it's not always that easy to navigate. No one understands unconditional family love during divided times better than the Laub family. We sat down with famed artist and creative storyteller, Gillian Laub to discuss what it's like to be part of a family whose political values may not necessarily align. In 2021, Gillian published her third monograph FAMILY MATTERS which, through photos taken over a 20 year period of time, illustrate the dichotomy between the political divide her family experienced during the 2016 election but also the everlasting love and compassion that trumps all. We wish we had this book back then but being that we're all back in this same-ish place, we're glad we have it now. 

Learn More about Gillian Laub 

Follow Gillian on Instagram 

FAMILY MATTERS by Gillian Laub 

Live2Tell 

 

]]> Love Trumps All. A Conversation with Gillian Laub Gillian Laub, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:43:53 Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be tough for families for a multitude of reasons. But Thanksgiving off the heels of an election can be an entirely different story. And if you come from a politically divided family, like we do, it's not always that easy to navigate. No one understands unconditional family love during divided times better than the Laub family. We sat down with famed artist and creative storyteller, Gillian Laub to discuss what it's like to be part of a family whose political values may not necessarily align. In 2021, Gillian published her third monograph FAMILY MATTERS which, through photos taken over a 20 year period of time, illustrate the dichotomy between the political divide her family experienced during the 2016 election but also the everlasting love and compassion that trumps all. We wish we had this book back then but being that we're all back in this same-ish place, we're glad we have it now. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be tough for families for a multitude of reasons. But Thanksgiving off the heels of an election can be an entirely different story. And if you come from a politically divided family, like we do, it's not always that easy to navigate. No one understands unconditional family love during divided times better than the Laub family. We sat down with famed artist and creative storyteller, Gillian Laub to discuss what it's like to be part of a family whose political values may not necessarily align. In 2021, Gillian published her third monograph FAMILY MATTERS which, through photos taken over a 20 year period of time, illustrate the dichotomy between the political divide her family experienced during the 2016 election but also the everlasting love and compassion that trumps all. We wish we had this book back then but being that we're all back in this same-ish place, we're glad we have it now. sisters, politically divided familiy, photography, election, family matters, grief, siblings true full 24 3a76ae0e-7ee8-4371-8ab6-33e536678984 Always a Sibling With Annie Sklaver Orenstein A widower has lost a spouse, an orphan has lost their parents, but what do you call someone who has lost a sibling? Oh, right — there’s no word for that. This week, we have the pleasure of connecting with cultural researcher, writer and storyteller Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always A Sibling. After Annie’s brother Ben was tragically killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, she found herself in the grief section of her local bookstore, searching for guidance on how to navigate the pain of losing a sibling — but found nothing. In a quest for understanding, Annie spent over a decade researching and talking with thousands of people around the world, exploring the unique bond between siblings and the deep sorrow that comes with losing one. Through recounting memories of her brother Ben and the insights learned from her research, Annie has crafted an incredible story that illuminates sibling love and loss.

 

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Always A Sibling

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]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Annie Sklaver Orenstein, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/always-a-sibling-with-annie-sklaver-orenstein-7_pjnl6v A widower has lost a spouse, an orphan has lost their parents, but what do you call someone who has lost a sibling? Oh, right — there’s no word for that. This week, we have the pleasure of connecting with cultural researcher, writer and storyteller Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always A Sibling. After Annie’s brother Ben was tragically killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, she found herself in the grief section of her local bookstore, searching for guidance on how to navigate the pain of losing a sibling — but found nothing. In a quest for understanding, Annie spent over a decade researching and talking with thousands of people around the world, exploring the unique bond between siblings and the deep sorrow that comes with losing one. Through recounting memories of her brother Ben and the insights learned from her research, Annie has crafted an incredible story that illuminates sibling love and loss.

 

About Annie Sklaver Orenstein

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Always A Sibling

Remembering Ben

]]> Always a Sibling With Annie Sklaver Orenstein Annie Sklaver Orenstein, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:47:30 A widower has lost a spouse, an orphan has lost their parents, but what do you call someone who has lost a sibling? Oh, right — there’s no word for that. This week, we have the pleasure of connecting with cultural researcher, writer and storyteller Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always A Sibling. After Annie’s brother Ben was tragically killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, she found herself in the grief section of her local bookstore, searching for guidance on how to navigate the pain of losing a sibling — but found nothing. In a quest for understanding, Annie spent over a decade researching and talking with thousands of people around the world, exploring the unique bond between siblings and the deep sorrow that comes with losing one. Through recounting memories of her brother Ben and the insights learned from her research, Annie has crafted an incredible story that illuminates sibling love and loss. A widower has lost a spouse, an orphan has lost their parents, but what do you call someone who has lost a sibling? Oh, right — there’s no word for that. This week, we have the pleasure of connecting with cultural researcher, writer and storyteller Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always A Sibling. After Annie’s brother Ben was tragically killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, she found herself in the grief section of her local bookstore, searching for guidance on how to navigate the pain of losing a sibling — but found nothing. In a quest for understanding, Annie spent over a decade researching and talking with thousands of people around the world, exploring the unique bond between siblings and the deep sorrow that comes with losing one. Through recounting memories of her brother Ben and the insights learned from her research, Annie has crafted an incredible story that illuminates sibling love and loss. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, always a sibling, death, love, loss, brother false full 23 cc1bec74-59bc-4b15-8d81-e152a0e4533f Can We Talk?? A Conversation With Marcia Meade They say the influences of a great teacher can never be erased. And with that, we're honored to share with you the wit, wisdom and super soul vibe that is Marcia Meade aka The Chocolate Princess. A classically trained ballet and contemporary dancer and truly one of Brooklyn's finest, Marcia has made it her mission to bring Pilates to the people. As a certified instructor and life coach, she has the unique ability to teach smart and effective technique that goes beyond the mat and seamlessly creeps into daily life. She's been the source of transformation for so many bodies and minds alike (Holly can attest first hand) and honestly, she's just funny as f*ck. Take a listen and enjoy Marcia's musings on life, love and her connections to the other side.

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:35 +0000 Marcia Meade, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-talk-a-conversation-with-marcia-meade-j2AHOhfd They say the influences of a great teacher can never be erased. And with that, we're honored to share with you the wit, wisdom and super soul vibe that is Marcia Meade aka The Chocolate Princess. A classically trained ballet and contemporary dancer and truly one of Brooklyn's finest, Marcia has made it her mission to bring Pilates to the people. As a certified instructor and life coach, she has the unique ability to teach smart and effective technique that goes beyond the mat and seamlessly creeps into daily life. She's been the source of transformation for so many bodies and minds alike (Holly can attest first hand) and honestly, she's just funny as f*ck. Take a listen and enjoy Marcia's musings on life, love and her connections to the other side.

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]]> Can We Talk?? A Conversation With Marcia Meade Marcia Meade, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:43:38 They say the influences of a great teacher can never be erased. And with that, we're honored to share with you the wit, wisdom and super soul vibe that is Marcia Meade aka The Chocolate Princess. A classically trained ballet and contemporary dancer and truly one of Brooklyn's finest, Marcia has made it her mission to bring Pilates to the people. As a certified instructor and life coach, she has the unique ability to teach smart and effective technique that goes beyond the mat and seamlessly creeps into daily life. She's been the source of transformation for so many bodies and minds alike (Holly can attest first hand) and honestly, she's just funny as f*ck. Take a listen and enjoy Marcia's musings on life, love and her connections to the other side. They say the influences of a great teacher can never be erased. And with that, we're honored to share with you the wit, wisdom and super soul vibe that is Marcia Meade aka The Chocolate Princess. A classically trained ballet and contemporary dancer and truly one of Brooklyn's finest, Marcia has made it her mission to bring Pilates to the people. As a certified instructor and life coach, she has the unique ability to teach smart and effective technique that goes beyond the mat and seamlessly creeps into daily life. She's been the source of transformation for so many bodies and minds alike (Holly can attest first hand) and honestly, she's just funny as f*ck. Take a listen and enjoy Marcia's musings on life, love and her connections to the other side. sisters, pilates, new jersey, life, cancer, love, siblings false full 22 2c6b9e58-046f-45bc-8de1-4165e840ef15 Don’t Trip. Relax and Enjoy Life. It’s been two years to the week that Adam received his cancer diagnosis that changed the course of his life forever. Listen as we catch up and reflect on what that time was like for all of us.  Speaking of siblings, we’d be remiss not to discuss the recent flux of siblings on television lately. And surprise! Holly is heading to Abu Dhabi with her dad for a pilgrimage to the Middle East. Let’s hope he likes the food.

 

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:13:58 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-trip-relax-and-enjoy-life-8cKHkMtG It’s been two years to the week that Adam received his cancer diagnosis that changed the course of his life forever. Listen as we catch up and reflect on what that time was like for all of us.  Speaking of siblings, we’d be remiss not to discuss the recent flux of siblings on television lately. And surprise! Holly is heading to Abu Dhabi with her dad for a pilgrimage to the Middle East. Let’s hope he likes the food.

 

]]> Don’t Trip. Relax and Enjoy Life. Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:45:28 It’s been two years to the week that Adam received his cancer diagnosis that changed the course of his life forever. Listen as we catch up and reflect on what that time was like for all of us. Speaking of siblings, we’d be remiss not to discuss the recent flux of siblings on television lately. And surprise! Holly is heading to Abu Dhabi with her dad for a pilgrimage to the Middle East. Let’s hope he likes the food. It’s been two years to the week that Adam received his cancer diagnosis that changed the course of his life forever. Listen as we catch up and reflect on what that time was like for all of us. Speaking of siblings, we’d be remiss not to discuss the recent flux of siblings on television lately. And surprise! Holly is heading to Abu Dhabi with her dad for a pilgrimage to the Middle East. Let’s hope he likes the food. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, nobody wants this, abu dhabi, menendez brothers, charli xcx, cancer, siblings true full 21 dafd8038-fefb-4a91-b256-5085d7f08794 Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet with Taryn Weitzman Spiritual goddess, intuitive healer, expert in mediumship, traveler extraordinaire, creative director and photographer, these are just a few hats our guest Taryn Weitzman wears. Also helming from Wayne, NJ, and later finding her way to Los Angeles, Taryn has been divinely connected to us since her and Holly met in middle school in the early 90's. We were lucky enough to catch up with an old friend and hear about the magic she has encountered and embraced since “coming out of the spiritual closet” and her experience losing her mom in 2020. We may need a glossary after his chat because Taryn is a true wealth of knowledge in all things that transcend the human experience, and we can’t wait to share just a small part of her story and magic with you all. 

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Elba Iris Weitzman 1954- 2020 

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:14:55 +0000 Taryn Weitzman, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-out-of-the-spiritual-closet-with-taryn-weitzman-ubOLeeSM Spiritual goddess, intuitive healer, expert in mediumship, traveler extraordinaire, creative director and photographer, these are just a few hats our guest Taryn Weitzman wears. Also helming from Wayne, NJ, and later finding her way to Los Angeles, Taryn has been divinely connected to us since her and Holly met in middle school in the early 90's. We were lucky enough to catch up with an old friend and hear about the magic she has encountered and embraced since “coming out of the spiritual closet” and her experience losing her mom in 2020. We may need a glossary after his chat because Taryn is a true wealth of knowledge in all things that transcend the human experience, and we can’t wait to share just a small part of her story and magic with you all. 

More on Taryn Weitzman 

Elba Iris Weitzman 1954- 2020 

]]> Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet with Taryn Weitzman Taryn Weitzman, Holly & Jill Shakoor 01:02:10 Spiritual goddess, intuitive healer, expert in mediumship, traveler extraordinaire, creative director and photographer, these are just a few hats our guest Taryn Weitzman wears. Also helming from Wayne, NJ, and later finding her way to Los Angeles, Taryn has been divinely connected to us since her and Holly met in middle school in the early 90's. We were lucky enough to catch up with an old friend and hear about the magic she has encountered and embraced since “coming out of the spiritual closet” and her experience losing her mom in 2020. We may need a glossary after his chat because Taryn is a true wealth of knowledge in all things that transcend the human experience, and we can’t wait to share just a small part of her story and magic with you all.  Spiritual goddess, intuitive healer, expert in mediumship, traveler extraordinaire, creative director and photographer, these are just a few hats our guest Taryn Weitzman wears. Also helming from Wayne, NJ, and later finding her way to Los Angeles, Taryn has been divinely connected to us since her and Holly met in middle school in the early 90's. We were lucky enough to catch up with an old friend and hear about the magic she has encountered and embraced since “coming out of the spiritual closet” and her experience losing her mom in 2020. We may need a glossary after his chat because Taryn is a true wealth of knowledge in all things that transcend the human experience, and we can’t wait to share just a small part of her story and magic with you all.  wayne nj, cancer, grief, mediumship, siblings false full 20 3e1bd54b-59b8-4e5c-851e-d92db1f338a1 A Post-Mortem Post-Mortem How does one spend the one-year anniversary of their brother's passing? We didn't know either, but we got thru it. From negotiating with a crypt keeper to over-indulging in cheap wine, we reflect on the ways we spent this September 11th honoring Adam. It wasn’t conventional, but it filled with love and an immense amount of gratitude. Join us as we recount a day that may have been messy and unpredictable, but ultimately was a special day where we celebrated our brother.

 

E&V Restorante: "Italian Cuisine At It's Best Since 1967" 

The Garland Hotel

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:48:38 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/a-post-mortem-post-mortem-iBLiybqe How does one spend the one-year anniversary of their brother's passing? We didn't know either, but we got thru it. From negotiating with a crypt keeper to over-indulging in cheap wine, we reflect on the ways we spent this September 11th honoring Adam. It wasn’t conventional, but it filled with love and an immense amount of gratitude. Join us as we recount a day that may have been messy and unpredictable, but ultimately was a special day where we celebrated our brother.

 

E&V Restorante: "Italian Cuisine At It's Best Since 1967" 

The Garland Hotel

Connect with Jill on Insta

Connect with Holly on Insta 

]]> A Post-Mortem Post-Mortem Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:40:50 How does one spend the one-year anniversary of their brother's passing? We didn't know either, but we got thru it. From negotiating with a crypt keeper to over-indulging in cheap wine, we reflect on the ways we spent this September 11th honoring Adam. It wasn’t conventional, but it filled with love and an immense amount of gratitude. Join us as we recount a day that may have been messy and unpredictable, but ultimately was a special day where we celebrated our brother. How does one spend the one-year anniversary of their brother's passing? We didn't know either, but we got thru it. From negotiating with a crypt keeper to over-indulging in cheap wine, we reflect on the ways we spent this September 11th honoring Adam. It wasn’t conventional, but it filled with love and an immense amount of gratitude. Join us as we recount a day that may have been messy and unpredictable, but ultimately was a special day where we celebrated our brother. sisters, colon cancer, cancer, love, grief, loss, september 11th, siblings true full 18 55005856-e330-466e-8095-61f4083a283a "Life is Too Short," A Conversation With Jack Shakoor It's been one year since Adam took his last breath on September 11th, 2023. Join us this week for an intimate and raw conversation with our dad, Jack Shakoor, aka "The Pop". It isn't easy for a father to look back and reflect on his role as a dad, and we are so grateful for the honesty and authenticity that came out of this conversation. Real talk, it may be the most we've gotten out of him our whole lives. We hope you enjoy, and we can guarantee you will take a lesson or two away from this. 

Jack Shakoor on YELP

Adam John Shakoor 1983 - 2023 

 

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:06:03 +0000 Jack Shakoor, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/life-is-too-short-a-conversation-with-jack-shakoor-BiawVVbq It's been one year since Adam took his last breath on September 11th, 2023. Join us this week for an intimate and raw conversation with our dad, Jack Shakoor, aka "The Pop". It isn't easy for a father to look back and reflect on his role as a dad, and we are so grateful for the honesty and authenticity that came out of this conversation. Real talk, it may be the most we've gotten out of him our whole lives. We hope you enjoy, and we can guarantee you will take a lesson or two away from this. 

Jack Shakoor on YELP

Adam John Shakoor 1983 - 2023 

 

]]> "Life is Too Short," A Conversation With Jack Shakoor Jack Shakoor, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:59:27 It's been one year since Adam took his last breath on September 11th, 2023. Join us this week for an intimate and raw conversation with our dad, Jack Shakoor, aka "The Pop". It isn't easy for a father to look back and reflect on his role as a dad, and we are so grateful for the honesty and authenticity that came out of this conversation. Real talk, it may be the most we've gotten out of him our whole lives. We hope you enjoy, and we can guarantee you will take a lesson or two away from this.  It's been one year since Adam took his last breath on September 11th, 2023. Join us this week for an intimate and raw conversation with our dad, Jack Shakoor, aka "The Pop". It isn't easy for a father to look back and reflect on his role as a dad, and we are so grateful for the honesty and authenticity that came out of this conversation. Real talk, it may be the most we've gotten out of him our whole lives. We hope you enjoy, and we can guarantee you will take a lesson or two away from this.  colon cancer, father, love, grief, loss, family, siblings true full 17 4fa4f2a7-dc2d-4759-8568-b0e8068e6980 le chagrin How do you say grief in French? Le chagrin of course. This week, Holly joins Jill from her family's trip to France and the sisters connect over le chagrin they are each experiencing with summer coming to an end and the looming, anticipatory chagrin as they get even closer to the one year anniversary of Adam's passing. Being so far apart, they are reminded of their own family trip to Paris back in 2001. Join Holly and Jill in a vulnerable conversation as they reminisce, say goodbye to summer and discuss the importance of everyone ordering their own appetizer at a dinner and NEVER, EVER tying up a table at a restaurant on a Saturday night.

Going Thru It on instagram 

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Everything you need to know about Amiens, France 

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/le-chagrin-duRCq_jo How do you say grief in French? Le chagrin of course. This week, Holly joins Jill from her family's trip to France and the sisters connect over le chagrin they are each experiencing with summer coming to an end and the looming, anticipatory chagrin as they get even closer to the one year anniversary of Adam's passing. Being so far apart, they are reminded of their own family trip to Paris back in 2001. Join Holly and Jill in a vulnerable conversation as they reminisce, say goodbye to summer and discuss the importance of everyone ordering their own appetizer at a dinner and NEVER, EVER tying up a table at a restaurant on a Saturday night.

Going Thru It on instagram 

Connect with Holly on instagram 

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Everything you need to know about Amiens, France 

]]> le chagrin Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:30:36 How do you say grief in French? Le chagrin of course. This week, Holly joins Jill from her family's trip to France and the sisters connect over le chagrin they are each experiencing with summer coming to an end and the looming, anticipatory chagrin as they get even closer to the one year anniversary of Adam's passing. Being so far apart, they are reminded of their own family trip to Paris back in 2001. Join Holly and Jill in a vulnerable conversation as they reminisce, say goodbye to summer and discuss the importance of everyone ordering their own appetizer at a dinner and NEVER, EVER tying up a table at a restaurant on a Saturday night. How do you say grief in French? Le chagrin of course. This week, Holly joins Jill from her family's trip to France and the sisters connect over le chagrin they are each experiencing with summer coming to an end and the looming, anticipatory chagrin as they get even closer to the one year anniversary of Adam's passing. Being so far apart, they are reminded of their own family trip to Paris back in 2001. Join Holly and Jill in a vulnerable conversation as they reminisce, say goodbye to summer and discuss the importance of everyone ordering their own appetizer at a dinner and NEVER, EVER tying up a table at a restaurant on a Saturday night. sibling bond, sisters, colon cancer, life, love, grief, siblings false full 16 9281ea3d-c680-4ddf-adb9-944b8b8272a6 A Fool's Errand As the one year anniversary of Adam’s passing approaches, Holly and Jill look back at some of the different ways they tried to show up for Adam – even if they ultimately ended up at net-zero. They also reflect on their conversation with Jakki & Kasey, talk Era’s, and even compare themselves to Henry Hill peak breakdown. Some may liken this to Breaking Bad’s famed bottle episode “Fly” – minimal action, but necessary to tell the full story.

 

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:39:25 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/a-fools-errand-oYX3z0rN As the one year anniversary of Adam’s passing approaches, Holly and Jill look back at some of the different ways they tried to show up for Adam – even if they ultimately ended up at net-zero. They also reflect on their conversation with Jakki & Kasey, talk Era’s, and even compare themselves to Henry Hill peak breakdown. Some may liken this to Breaking Bad’s famed bottle episode “Fly” – minimal action, but necessary to tell the full story.

 

]]> A Fool's Errand Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:23:02 As the one year anniversary of Adam’s passing approaches, Holly and Jill look back at some of the different ways they tried to show up for Adam – even if they ultimately ended up at net-zero. They also reflect on their conversation with Jakki & Kasey, talk Era’s, and even compare themselves to Henry Hill peak breakdown. Some may liken this to Breaking Bad’s famed bottle episode “Fly” – minimal action, but necessary to tell the full story.   As the one year anniversary of Adam’s passing approaches, Holly and Jill look back at some of the different ways they tried to show up for Adam – even if they ultimately ended up at net-zero. They also reflect on their conversation with Jakki & Kasey, talk Era’s, and even compare themselves to Henry Hill peak breakdown. Some may liken this to Breaking Bad’s famed bottle episode “Fly” – minimal action, but necessary to tell the full story.   colon cancer, stand up 2 cancer, cancer, grief, siblings false full 15 e7a42bf4-7cc6-44fb-9c68-b51ceae41e84 The Illusion of Separation with Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini “Not everything that can be faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it’s faced.” - James Baldwin 

Holly + Jill have talked a lot about their transformative work with Well Soul and in this episode, they sit down with the founders of the Well Soul community, Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini to reflect on what this past year has meant to them.  With their individual backgrounds and work in interpersonal neurobiology, integrative and spiritual psychology, and energy medicine, Kasey and Jakki have created psycho-educational and experiential workshops focused on bridging the scientific and spiritual together in order to optimize individual and communal health. The goal at  Well Soul is to provide information and tools in order to connect people with who they truly are in an effort to repair, nurture and enhance connections to ones self (in the brain and in the body) and connections with others (relationships to each other in the natural and spiritual worlds). Basically, they teach you how to be your best self for everything and everyone in your life. Listen in on a special conversation that hopefully leaves you feeling hopeful, empowered and maybe even a little more curious. 

 

Well Soul Workshops 

Well Soul Instagram

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]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Kasey Crown, Jakki Leonardini, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-illusion-of-separation-with-kasey-crown-and-jakki-leonardini-0P8KSUqM “Not everything that can be faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it’s faced.” - James Baldwin 

Holly + Jill have talked a lot about their transformative work with Well Soul and in this episode, they sit down with the founders of the Well Soul community, Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini to reflect on what this past year has meant to them.  With their individual backgrounds and work in interpersonal neurobiology, integrative and spiritual psychology, and energy medicine, Kasey and Jakki have created psycho-educational and experiential workshops focused on bridging the scientific and spiritual together in order to optimize individual and communal health. The goal at  Well Soul is to provide information and tools in order to connect people with who they truly are in an effort to repair, nurture and enhance connections to ones self (in the brain and in the body) and connections with others (relationships to each other in the natural and spiritual worlds). Basically, they teach you how to be your best self for everything and everyone in your life. Listen in on a special conversation that hopefully leaves you feeling hopeful, empowered and maybe even a little more curious. 

 

Well Soul Workshops 

Well Soul Instagram

To learn more about Kasey Crown + Jakki Leonardini 

]]> The Illusion of Separation with Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini Kasey Crown, Jakki Leonardini, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:50:24 Holly + Jill have talked a lot about their transformative work with Well Soul and in this episode, they sit down with the founders of the Well Soul community, Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini to reflect on what this past year has meant to them. With their individual backgrounds and work in interpersonal neurobiology, integrative and spiritual psychology, and energy medicine, Kasey and Jakki have created psycho-educational and experiential workshops focused on bridging the scientific and spiritual together in order to optimize individual and communal health. The goal at Well Soul is to provide information and tools in order to connect people with who they truly are in an effort to repair, nurture and enhance connections to ones self (in the brain and in the body) and connections with others (relationships to each other in the natural and spiritual worlds). Basically, they teach you how to be your best self for everything and everyone in your life. Listen in on a special conversation that hopefully leaves you feeling hopeful, empowered and maybe even a little more curious. Holly + Jill have talked a lot about their transformative work with Well Soul and in this episode, they sit down with the founders of the Well Soul community, Kasey Crown and Jakki Leonardini to reflect on what this past year has meant to them. With their individual backgrounds and work in interpersonal neurobiology, integrative and spiritual psychology, and energy medicine, Kasey and Jakki have created psycho-educational and experiential workshops focused on bridging the scientific and spiritual together in order to optimize individual and communal health. The goal at Well Soul is to provide information and tools in order to connect people with who they truly are in an effort to repair, nurture and enhance connections to ones self (in the brain and in the body) and connections with others (relationships to each other in the natural and spiritual worlds). Basically, they teach you how to be your best self for everything and everyone in your life. Listen in on a special conversation that hopefully leaves you feeling hopeful, empowered and maybe even a little more curious. sisters, consciousness, healing, soul, healer, cancer, death, grief, well soul, intuition false full 14 5253ea37-117d-4a90-a51f-68e7463fe9c1 The Beginning of the End No guests? No problem. August is here and the end of summer is near. In this week's episode, Holly and Jill reflect on this time last year, which was also their last month with their brother Adam. 

]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 15:30:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-beginning-of-the-end-QF4O7bdt No guests? No problem. August is here and the end of summer is near. In this week's episode, Holly and Jill reflect on this time last year, which was also their last month with their brother Adam. 

]]> The Beginning of the End Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:29:18 No guests? No problem. August is here and the end of summer is near. In this week's episode, Holly and Jill reflect on this time last year, which was also their last month with their brother Adam. No guests? No problem. August is here and the end of summer is near. In this week's episode, Holly and Jill reflect on this time last year, which was also their last month with their brother Adam. sisters, colon cancer, cancer, grief, siblings true full 13 070b281d-166f-4ebe-a896-ee8b9eecf931 Friends Who Become Family To quote Real Housewives of NJ star Caroline Manzo, "Life is about change, sometimes you just have to roll with the punches." This week Holly and Jill are joined by their friend Dave Daly to talk about family lineage, traditions and changes, their shared love of summertime out east and their most recent 4th of July bender. And yes, they'll weigh in on the song of summer, the Eras tour and RHONJ comes up too, because...duh. 

Southold Bay Oysters! 

SBO on Instagram 

 

]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Dave Daly, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/friends-who-become-family-MBTdgUp_ To quote Real Housewives of NJ star Caroline Manzo, "Life is about change, sometimes you just have to roll with the punches." This week Holly and Jill are joined by their friend Dave Daly to talk about family lineage, traditions and changes, their shared love of summertime out east and their most recent 4th of July bender. And yes, they'll weigh in on the song of summer, the Eras tour and RHONJ comes up too, because...duh. 

Southold Bay Oysters! 

SBO on Instagram 

 

]]> Friends Who Become Family Dave Daly, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:32:56 sisters, oysters, southold, northfork, death, love, grief, siblings false full 12 53dc4de1-8995-4fcf-bd3f-9fc99cad401c All That Zazz with Alexandra Zaslow You hear her name weekly as she is the Rick Rubin to our pod so this week Holly and Jill sit down with their award winning producer, Alexandra Zaslow aka 'Zas.' This is a special conversation because we got to honor her incredible father, Jeffrey Zaslow. Besides being a Michigan legend, Jeff was an award winning journalist, NY Times best selling author, son, husband and the ultimate girl dad. A noble storyteller rooted in the curiosity of humanity, Jeff was always seeking to tell the story beyond what the eye could see. We are grateful for the family he raised and the wisdom he offered with his work. It is our honor and pleasure to get to share a piece of the Zaslow family with you.

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The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for our Daughers by Jeffrey Zaslow 

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and with Jeffrey Zaslow 

Ted Talk with Jeffrey Zaslow: Finding Empowerment in Life Transitions 

More about Alexandra Zaslow

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:49:19 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/all-that-zazz-with-alexandra-zaslow-s63qaskp-11VtNZDO You hear her name weekly as she is the Rick Rubin to our pod so this week Holly and Jill sit down with their award winning producer, Alexandra Zaslow aka 'Zas.' This is a special conversation because we got to honor her incredible father, Jeffrey Zaslow. Besides being a Michigan legend, Jeff was an award winning journalist, NY Times best selling author, son, husband and the ultimate girl dad. A noble storyteller rooted in the curiosity of humanity, Jeff was always seeking to tell the story beyond what the eye could see. We are grateful for the family he raised and the wisdom he offered with his work. It is our honor and pleasure to get to share a piece of the Zaslow family with you.

More about Jeffrey Zaslow 

The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for our Daughers by Jeffrey Zaslow 

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and with Jeffrey Zaslow 

Ted Talk with Jeffrey Zaslow: Finding Empowerment in Life Transitions 

More about Alexandra Zaslow

]]> All That Zazz with Alexandra Zaslow Holly & Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow 00:43:03 colon cancer, cancer, love, grief, jeffrey zaslow, siblings false full 11 b469921b-ff32-4deb-94a2-44a573696390 The Art of Grief Marlon Wayans GOOD GRIEF on Prime Video. Marlon Wayans on Instagram 

Sloane Crosley's GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Sloane Crosley about her memoir. 

Holly Shakoor Fleischer on Instagram 

Jill Shakoor on Instagram 

 

 

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:46:57 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-grief-cY2qZtdz Marlon Wayans GOOD GRIEF on Prime Video. Marlon Wayans on Instagram 

Sloane Crosley's GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Sloane Crosley about her memoir. 

Holly Shakoor Fleischer on Instagram 

Jill Shakoor on Instagram 

 

 

]]> The Art of Grief Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:29:46 While grief has always been a theme in art, it really seems to be having a moment. In this week's episode Holly and Jill share their love for Marlon Wayans newly released stand up special, GOOD GRIEF (available on Prime Video) and discuss Sloane Crosley's ability to weave a narrative of loss and friendship in her New York Times Best Selling memoir, GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE. Is grief truly everywhere these days or are Holly and Jill just starting to pick up on it? While grief has always been a theme in art, it really seems to be having a moment. In this week's episode Holly and Jill share their love for Marlon Wayans newly released stand up special, GOOD GRIEF (available on Prime Video) and discuss Sloane Crosley's ability to weave a narrative of loss and friendship in her New York Times Best Selling memoir, GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE. Is grief truly everywhere these days or are Holly and Jill just starting to pick up on it? sisters, colon cancer, memoir, cancer, death, grief, family, comedy, siblings false full 10 c7868c46-6b37-4819-8c99-e87bf78c664c The Power of Connection with Jen Atkin Yes, she was named the "Most Influential Hairstylist in the World" by The New York Times. Yes, she founded, launched and created an incredibly successful business with her hair care brands (yes, that's plural as in more than one) Ouai and Mane. Yes, she wrote a dope autobiography that Holly and Jill swear by called BLOWING MY WAY TO THE TOP. And yes, she's also Going Thru It. Take a listen as Holly and Jill sit down with legendary artist and entrepreneur, Jen Atkin for a meaningful conversation about where the roads in life can take you.

Jen Atkin on Instagram 

To purchase or learn more about Jen's first babies Ouai and Mane

Paying it forward! Check out Jen's latest venture with Highlight Artists 

Wanna save some dogs? Support Wags and Walks,  a cause super close to Jen in honor of her dog Chewy 

Holly Shakoor Fleischer on Instagram 

Jill Shakoor on Instagram 

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Jen Atkin, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-connection-with-jen-atkin-rq2poC_n Yes, she was named the "Most Influential Hairstylist in the World" by The New York Times. Yes, she founded, launched and created an incredibly successful business with her hair care brands (yes, that's plural as in more than one) Ouai and Mane. Yes, she wrote a dope autobiography that Holly and Jill swear by called BLOWING MY WAY TO THE TOP. And yes, she's also Going Thru It. Take a listen as Holly and Jill sit down with legendary artist and entrepreneur, Jen Atkin for a meaningful conversation about where the roads in life can take you.

Jen Atkin on Instagram 

To purchase or learn more about Jen's first babies Ouai and Mane

Paying it forward! Check out Jen's latest venture with Highlight Artists 

Wanna save some dogs? Support Wags and Walks,  a cause super close to Jen in honor of her dog Chewy 

Holly Shakoor Fleischer on Instagram 

Jill Shakoor on Instagram 

]]> The Power of Connection with Jen Atkin Jen Atkin, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:44:05 mane, ouai, death, hoffman process, love, grief, loss, siblings false full 9 592d09e5-782a-4194-8b88-05319673fccc Life, Death and the Song of Summer Thu, 6 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Caroline Dejean, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/life-death-and-the-song-of-summer-8LGRFODf Life, Death and the Song of Summer Caroline Dejean, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:44:06 This week, Holly and Jill are joined by their friend and celebrity stylist, Caroline Dejean. In an intimate conversation about loss, they share their respectively healing journey's and remember the legend that is Caroline's mom, Miss Liz. And since the summer is upon us, the question begs to be answered.....what will be the song of summer???? This week, Holly and Jill are joined by their friend and celebrity stylist, Caroline Dejean. In an intimate conversation about loss, they share their respectively healing journey's and remember the legend that is Caroline's mom, Miss Liz. And since the summer is upon us, the question begs to be answered.....what will be the song of summer???? friends, wellsoul, death, love, grief, loss, siblings false full 8 5999446f-2e04-42d4-a257-aa0c943cdb88 Cousin Jeff Thu, 30 May 2024 17:05:52 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor, Jeffrey Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/cousin-jeff-TaCUStBu Cousin Jeff Holly & Jill Shakoor, Jeffrey Shakoor 00:39:02 Before there was Cousin Greg, there was Cousin Jeff. He's the oldest of our generation of Shakoor's and also the funniest. We do recommend having tissues nearby because you will be crying from laughing, but you may also shed a tear or two from hearing Cousin Jeff reflect on some of his best memories with Adam. This episode is a special one for us and we hope you all enjoy getting the know the legend that is Cousin Jeff. Before there was Cousin Greg, there was Cousin Jeff. He's the oldest of our generation of Shakoor's and also the funniest. We do recommend having tissues nearby because you will be crying from laughing, but you may also shed a tear or two from hearing Cousin Jeff reflect on some of his best memories with Adam. This episode is a special one for us and we hope you all enjoy getting the know the legend that is Cousin Jeff. sisters, colon cancer, new jersey, cousins, death, love, siblings true full 7 d71de97e-a339-46a6-8a62-2a13ac1935c2 BONUS drop! Fri, 24 May 2024 19:25:49 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-drop-TLtuuAgL BONUS drop! Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:10:42 Join us for a true SLEUNIGHT! We recorded a little episode the night of Adam's birthday and ended up just talking a ton about the legend who is our dad, Jack Shakoor. We hope you enjoy it. I mean, who doesn't love listening to two sisters as they get progressively drunker on orange jameson?? Join us for a true SLEUNIGHT! We recorded a little episode the night of Adam's birthday and ended up just talking a ton about the legend who is our dad, Jack Shakoor. We hope you enjoy it. I mean, who doesn't love listening to two sisters as they get progressively drunker on orange jameson?? sisters, jameson, love, grief, barbie, family, siblings true full 6 044e783f-6a0d-4e36-bc6c-e2207aedb995 Happy Birthday Adam Thu, 23 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-birthday-adam-GR3aTCWu Happy Birthday Adam Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:34:38 With each "first" milestone since Adam's passing, Holly and Jill are finding their own ways to get thru every major without having their brother physically around. Join Holly and Jill in this week's episode as they recount how they each celebrated Adam's 41st birthday last month and hear how they threw him an epic 40th birthday rager last year. Spoiler alert - even with moments of sadness, there were plenty of laughs, more shots of orange Jameson than ever necessary and even a celebrity cameo or two. With each "first" milestone since Adam's passing, Holly and Jill are finding their own ways to get thru every major without having their brother physically around. Join Holly and Jill in this week's episode as they recount how they each celebrated Adam's 41st birthday last month and hear how they threw him an epic 40th birthday rager last year. Spoiler alert - even with moments of sadness, there were plenty of laughs, more shots of orange Jameson than ever necessary and even a celebrity cameo or two. sibling bond, colon cancer, birthday, cancer, grief, siblings true full 5 0553ff81-674f-4568-94d7-ba7aaa1ae518 Spring Break, Signs and Celebrating the Wins Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/spring-break-signs-and-celebrating-the-wins-U1qJoi6w Spring Break, Signs and Celebrating the Wins Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:37:09 While some may call it crazy, those who know may think it’s on brand, being that they were both born into a family of superstitious gamblers, but Holly and Jill love to talk about the signs they notice. Join them in this week’s episode as they recap their recent trips and share all the ways Adam showed up. While some may call it crazy, those who know may think it’s on brand, being that they were both born into a family of superstitious gamblers, but Holly and Jill love to talk about the signs they notice. Join them in this week’s episode as they recap their recent trips and share all the ways Adam showed up. sibling bond, signs, cancer, death, grief, family, siblings false full 4 8eb262e4-949b-4d24-9129-174293872beb The Beauty of the “After” with Intuitive Healer, Connie Viglietti Thu, 9 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Connie Viglietti, Holly & Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/hi-s-vrlxil-km8Opt6u The Beauty of the “After” with Intuitive Healer, Connie Viglietti Connie Viglietti, Holly & Jill Shakoor 00:41:09 Get to know one of Montclair, NJ’s finest... intuitive healer and magical creatrix Connie Viglietti. Through her energy work, Connie has gotten to know both Holly and Jill and has been a part of their respective healing journeys for the past two years. She’s taught them both the power of ritual and intention and was the most perfect first guest! Listen as she discusses what being a Priestess actually means and the beauty of being in the room where life (and death) happens. Get to know one of Montclair, NJ’s finest... intuitive healer and magical creatrix Connie Viglietti. Through her energy work, Connie has gotten to know both Holly and Jill and has been a part of their respective healing journeys for the past two years. She’s taught them both the power of ritual and intention and was the most perfect first guest! Listen as she discusses what being a Priestess actually means and the beauty of being in the room where life (and death) happens. sisters, healing, doula, cancer, death, grief, intuitive healer, loss, brother, siblings false full 3 757cb09b-190f-4eed-8fd1-2184339fffb8 An Empty Seat at the Table Fri, 3 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Holly Shakoor, Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/an-empty-seat-at-the-table-R0q7Bi8g An Empty Seat at the Table Holly Shakoor, Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow 00:38:20 For better or worse, holidays are all about family, so you notice when there’s a newly empty seat at your Thanksgiving dinner. In this week’s episode, join Holly and Jill as they recap the Shakoor family’s first big “thing” since Adam’s passing. Thanksgiving in Mexico. Spoiler alert: They got thru it. For better or worse, holidays are all about family, so you notice when there’s a newly empty seat at your Thanksgiving dinner. In this week’s episode, join Holly and Jill as they recap the Shakoor family’s first big “thing” since Adam’s passing. Thanksgiving in Mexico. Spoiler alert: They got thru it. sibling bond, sisters, mexico, thanksgiving, cancer, love, grief, loss, an empty seat at the table, family, brother, siblings true full 2 3d926593-7e23-4299-8e4c-cbcb2fae427f We Are Going Thru It This recording took place in November 2023.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:20:52 +0000 Holly Shakoor, Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow, Andrew Holzberger https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/we-are-going-thru-it-l8okzbm2-Iuk46Sb4 This recording took place in November 2023.

]]> We Are Going Thru It Holly Shakoor, Jill Shakoor, Alexandra Zaslow, Andrew Holzberger 00:29:25 Let’s face it, living across the country from your best friend is hard. Let alone when that best friend is also your sister. Let alone when you both just lost the brother you share to cancer. In this pilot episode, we meet the Shakoor sisters, Holly and Jill Shakoor, as they share their unique sibling bond and introduce listeners to their brother Adam. Get to know his quirkiness, easy going nature and ability to love endlessly as Holly and Jill honor their brother Adam just two months after he passed. Let’s face it, living across the country from your best friend is hard. Let alone when that best friend is also your sister. Let alone when you both just lost the brother you share to cancer. In this pilot episode, we meet the Shakoor sisters, Holly and Jill Shakoor, as they share their unique sibling bond and introduce listeners to their brother Adam. Get to know his quirkiness, easy going nature and ability to love endlessly as Holly and Jill honor their brother Adam just two months after he passed. sisters, cancer, death, love, grief, loss, brother, siblings true full 1 68932873-58dc-43fe-91ea-24e16d57df20 Going Thru It Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:19:37 +0000 Holly Shakoor, Andrew Holzberger, Alexandra Zaslow, Jill Shakoor https://going-thru-it.simplecast.com/episodes/going-thru-it-5WhIl8xZ Going Thru It Holly Shakoor, Andrew Holzberger, Alexandra Zaslow, Jill Shakoor 00:01:23 We are Going Thru It, a weekly conversation between two sisters learning to navigate their own grief after the recent loss of their brother, Adam, who died of stage IV colorectal cancer. Born 11 years apart and currently living on opposite ends of the country, Holly and Jill Shakoor remain each other's best friend and confidant. Like a cathartic conversation with your best friend, or for some, an actual therapy session, Going Thru It will serve as a platform for human connection, exploring the many layers of loss and love. So come along on this journey with two honest, sharp, semi soulful and empathetically entertaining sisters as they process collective family grief in real time. We are Going Thru It, a weekly conversation between two sisters learning to navigate their own grief after the recent loss of their brother, Adam, who died of stage IV colorectal cancer. Born 11 years apart and currently living on opposite ends of the country, Holly and Jill Shakoor remain each other's best friend and confidant. Like a cathartic conversation with your best friend, or for some, an actual therapy session, Going Thru It will serve as a platform for human connection, exploring the many layers of loss and love. So come along on this journey with two honest, sharp, semi soulful and empathetically entertaining sisters as they process collective family grief in real time. sisters, cancer, death, love, grief, loss, brother, siblings false trailer