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WATCH: Iyanla Vanzant Opens Up About How She's Navigating Grief This Holiday Season

By Essence · Updated November 30, 2023
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Famed life coach, author, and show host Iyanla Vanzant has spent nearly three decades helping others work through critical relational and familial issues. Essence spoke further with Vanzant, in which she opened up about the recent passing of her youngest daughter, Nisa, as well as how she is approaching and handling grief this holiday season after losing both of her daughters over the last few years.

TOPICS:  dealing with grief family holiday season Iyanla Vanzant self-care