Grief & Happiness

Always remember the service of our country’s military.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you aware that with grief, the only way through is through? In today's episode, Nick Shaw joins us to spread positivity, hope, and the tools and resources that helped him go through the darkest time of his life: the death of his 9-year-old, William. Nick is an Executive Coach and the Author of "My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love," a breathtakingly honest and courageous portrait of Nick's emotional and mental state and evolution while processing the death of his son. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Nick's grief journey, the inspiration and courage to write a book and share his experiences, and his unique perspective on grieving the death of a child. Nick also shares tips and advice for grievers, the mantra he developed that helped him overcome his darkest moments, and more.Tune in and listen to episode 178 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about Nick's grief story and what kept him going after experiencing loss' ruthless version.Connect with Nick:WebsiteLinkedInGet Nick's book "My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love"Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are you grateful for right now? How can this help you to feel better?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you open to getting yourself out of the muck of grief and rebuilding your life after tragedy?In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Dave Roberts, who joins us to share his infinite wisdom about grief, loss, and, most importantly, how to open ourselves to embrace and deal with our new reality after experiencing a heavy loss. Dave is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology Child-Life at Utica University, a Featured Speaker, Workshop Presenter, and Coach for Aspire Place. He also co-authored "When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister" and is the Host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast. Dave is no stranger to grief and loss; since he was a child, he went through multiple traumatic experiences, yet life reserved its toughest challenge for Dave's adulthood when he lost his 18-year-old daughter Jeannine to cancer in 2003. We had a wonderful conversation about the powerful concept of simply allowing life to happen and allowing ourselves to seek and find happiness as one of the many resources to deal with monumental loss. Dave left dozens of valuable tips on grief recovery, optimism, the massive power of kindness, and using love to bring people together.Dave also talks about how grief and loss help us define meaning, the hard-hitting lessons the loss of his daughter taught him, his work as a bereavement counselor, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 176 of Grief and Happiness and learn from Dave how to open yourself to happiness and gather the tools you need to rebuild your life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Dave's background and intimate relationship with grief (1:40)Things don't remain forever (7:50)Love is what brings people together (15:00)Take the best parts of your loved ones, and make them the best parts of you (26:50)How being open about our loss can help us get through the pain (32:40)Connect with Dave:WebsiteLinkedInDave's book's websiteGet Dave's book: "When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister: How the Woman on the Corner of Hunter and Whittier Permanently Transformed One Academic's Worldview"Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your creativity is a powerful tool to help you deal  with grief.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How prepared were you as a kid to deal with grief and loss? How ready do you feel your kids are to deal with it? In this episode, Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner join us to raise consciousness about the importance of supporting children through grief and loss. Katherine and Lacie co-authored "Goodbye, Bella: A Pet Loss Story," a story they created to help kids learn about loss and, through a beautiful story of love and compassion, raise awareness on the need to discuss death and grief with our children. Katherine is a Children's Author, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Pet Therapy Handler who works with funeral directors at an insurance company. Lacie is a Funeral Director and Embalmer in rural North Dakota who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science in 2005. She also co-authored "In Loving Memory: A Child's Journey to Understanding a Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process" alongside Katherine. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Katherine and Lacie's thoughts on the need to discuss loss and grief with kids, their inspiration for her books, and their own experiences as kids with the loss of loved ones. They also share their opinions on whether kids should be allowed in funerals, how to explain happiness while grieving to kids, and more. Tune in and listen to episode 174 of Grief and Happiness and learn about Lacie and Katherine's unique perspective on explaining how to navigate grief and loss to our children.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Katherine and Lacie's background (1:30)Lacie and Katherine talk about "Goodbye, Bella" (5:40)About Katherine and Lacie's experiences with grief and loss and kids (11:00)Should kids be allowed in funerals? (17:10)Resources:Book: Katherine Pendergast, Lacie Brueckner - Goodbye, Bella: A Pet Loss StoryConnect with Katherine:WebsiteLinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefKeywords:Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss - Helping Kids Understand Funerals - Goodbye, Bella: A Pet Loss Story  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to release the suffering.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know you have the power to turn any adversity into an advantage in your life? In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Hillary Saffran to discuss the intrinsic power each of us has to make the best out of every backlash in our lives. Hillary is a Therapist and Coach with over 20 years of experience helping others help themselves. She is also a prolific author whose books are distributed nationwide to social service organizations as a message of encouragement and hope. Her latest book, "Fill Your Glass with Gold," is full of inspirational stories of people who decided to make the best out of difficult situations; it's a beautiful and inspiring message of love and hope. Throughout our conversation, you'll learn about Hillary's background, her work in social services, and her passion for bringing joy and encouragement to others. We also talk about her latest book, "Fill Your Glass with Gold," why creating and sharing inspirational stories is crucial, the power she believes we all have to choose between being bitter or better after tragedy hits us, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 172 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about Hillary's inspiring way of dealing with life's challenges and setbacks.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Hillary's background (1:10)You never know who you'll touch with our story. Share it (5:40)Hillary shares a beautiful story of a setback transformed into a blessing (11:30)Every challenge can be sorted out and turned into an advantage (19:50)The world is full of silent heroes (25:30)Connect with Hillary:WebsiteLinkedInGet Hillary's latest book! Fill Your Glass with Gold: When It's Half-Full or Even Completely ShatteredLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grief has no specific timeline. See how it progresses.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you deal with holidays that remind you of the death of a loved one? In this episode, Rev Rachel Hollander makes her second appearance in the show to share a beautiful example of how holidays that remind us of the death of a loved one shouldn't necessarily be treated as a "traumaversary"; they can bring joy and awake beautiful memories, too. Rev Rachel is a speaker, teacher, writer, performer, podcaster, singer, songwriter, officiate, performance interpreter, and an InterFaith/InterSpiritual minister. Throughout this episode, Rev Rachel retrieves a memory of her late father singing at a Yom Kippur celebration, a service Rev Rachel's mom recorded without knowing she was capturing a gem that will provide comfort for decades to their entire family. You'll also hear about the beautiful relationship Rev Rachel's family built around music, tips to find joy and happiness during holidays that remind us of people we lost, and so much more. Tune in and listen to episode 170 of Grief and Happiness and embrace the joyful memories that come back when a holiday gets closer in the calendar. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the recording of a Yom Kippur service that keeps giving (5:50)How Rev Rachel's father's death expanded her cultural and religious awareness (9:50)A funny story of how Rev Rachel sings harmony so well (21:10)How we honor our lost loved ones (27:00)Connect with Rev Rachel HollanderWebsiteFacebookEmailRachel's Book - From There to Here Rachel's Podcast  Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surround yourself with positivity to boost your happiness!Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I've seen, especially with women, that we've forgotten how to dream like children; we dream like editors." Today, the inspiring Bevin Farrand joins us again to teach us how to make our big, bold dreams come true, talk about her newest book and the other two she already has in the chamber, and share her unique perspective on experiencing grief and happiness simultaneously. Bevin is a sought-after keynote speaker, fellow podcaster, founder of the Take the DAMN Trip movement, and author who, despite unexpectedly losing her husband right when they were closer than ever, kept going and found a formula to grant herself the happiness she knew she deserved. Throughout this episode, you'll hear Bevin's journey of grief, hope, faith in herself and her possibilities, happiness, and fulfillment. Bevin describes the DAMN framework and explains how she uses it as a filter for every decision in her life. She also talks about her latest book, "Your DAMN Manifest," why every griever should find a community with grief experts and people who went through the same experiences, and more. Tune in and listen to episode 168 and learn how to forget about the HOWs, WHATs, and WHENs, focus on your WHYs, and just do the DAMN thing you always wanted to do. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Bevin talks about how her life changed 5 days after the best trip of her life (2:10)What is the DAMN framework, and how it works (7:00)The birth of the miraculous star (8:10)Why we must go back to dream like children (10:10)How can the DAMN manifesto help us with every day's decisions (16:20)The importance of focusing on micro-actions to get macro-results (21:00)Bevin talks about the two books she is working on (26:20)How having clarity about your purpose makes everything else easier (31:50)Resources mentioned:Book: Bevin Farrand - Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to LifeBook: Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)Connect with Bevin:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterThe Grief and Happiness Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what Anticipatory Grief is and how to deal with it.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many people, getting diagnosed with a degenerative disease is enough to keep them from living their lives. They stop going out, traveling, having fun, and doing the things they love, consumed by the idea that their role now is to wait for the inevitable. Some people, on the other hand, do the exact opposite. In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Cheryl Tsieprati, co-author of "One Blink At At Time," a book she co-authored with her late husband, Ismael Tsieprati, in which they alternate between chapters to share their experiences as they went through Ismael's fight with ALS. Cheryl worked for 40 years in the healthcare industry and has over 25 years of experience in training, consulting, instructional design, writing, and editing. As a journalist, she received an Associated Press, Western Region award for her work on the "Retailing in the '80s" newspaper series. Cheryl also gives presentations, sharing her story and teaching people how to live a happy and meaningful life despite adversity. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Cheryl's fantastic story of resilience and insistence in enjoying life despite seeing her husband struggle with a degenerative disease. Cheryl also talks about how she found out about Ismael's condition by accident, explains the meaning behind the book's name, talks about the importance of focusing on living to the fullest and enjoying life despite the circumstances, and more.Tune in and listen to episode 166 of Grief and Happiness, and find out why sometimes happiness is purely a matter of perspective. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Cheryl talks about her determination to visit Ismael's favorite places (4:10)Why most people pause their lives after they get diagnosed with a degenerative disease (7:00)Cheryl shares the story of how she found out about Ismael's condition (11:00)Rows of letters. A new way of communicating (15:30)Cheryl explains the book's title and shares the beautiful process of writing it (19:50)Resources:Book - Ismael and Cheryl Tsieprati - One Blink at a TimeConnect with Cheryl:LinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you move forward in your grief? How can you bloom where you are planted?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is bravery an acquirable attribute, or if you are not brave initially, you can't become it later? In today's episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Kristina Driscoll, Founder and CEO of the She's Brave Podcast, to talk about grief and bravery, Kristina's admirable resilience, and her unconventional love story with an even more unconventional ending. Kristina went through a 12-year journey as caretaker of her late husband, Bill Driscoll, where she learned a lot about herself and her potential and about love and happiness in grief. Throughout this episode, Kristina shares her inspiring story, her unconventional love story with Bill, and the vision and signs that helped her find peace and feel free to love again. We also talk about the importance of taking a guilt-free break from grief, Kristina's thoughts on being happy while grieving, and her relationship with bravery, an attribute she learned along the way. Tune in and listen to episode 164 of Grief and Happiness and get inspired by Kristina's resilience, love, and bravery.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Kristina's unconventional love story with Bill (3:40)Kristina shares the lessons learned in her 12-year journey as a caretaker (8:00)One of Kristina's most complex decisions to make (13:00)The courage of new beginnings (16:40)Why you should take a break from grieving (21:00)Kristina talks about the vision and signs that helped her be in peace (25:00)You can grieve and be happy at the same time (29:10)Connect with Kristina:WebsiteInstagramKristina's linktr.eeLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can’t go back to the ways things were, so let’s step together into the new Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to allow grief in your life? In this episode together, I'm joined by a true light in the world and Empress of Aging, Sue Patton Thoele. Sue is an "Emeritus-Most-Everything," Public Speaker, Seminar Leader, former Hospice Chaplain and Psychotherapist, and the Author of 13 beautiful books. After an unsatisfactory reading of a self-help book, Sue casually commented: "If I ever write a book, I'm going to make it practical." A few months later, Sue's first book, "The Courage To Be Yourself," was published, and it was a landmark for a beautiful, prolific, and fulfilling new stage of her life. Throughout this episode, Sue shares her thoughts on grieving as an act of surrendering and how allowing it into our lives naturally and organically heals it. We also talk about the common mistake of grieving failures and things we regret not doing, the importance of paying attention to our needs, and taking good care of ourselves while grieving. We also discuss the modern world's lack of empathy, how messy grief can be, grief as an incubator for compassion, and much more.Tune in and listen to episode 162 of Grief and Happiness to learn from Sue's particular views on life, grief, happiness, and purpose.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Sue's background (2:10)Sue talks about how grief is presented in her books (7:50)There is a severe lack of empathy in the world (13:20)The power of paying attention (18:00)What allowing grief in your life can do for you (27:50)Grief can be really messy (31:00)Connect with Sue:WebsiteFacebookGet Sue's books!Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How when you focus joy you uplift your life!Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to prepare for peaceful grieving? In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberly Best, a Civil and Family Mediator, Author, Speaker, Conflict Management and Mediation Specialist, and Coach. Kimberly thrives on helping others solve their conflicts in non-litigious ways, working tirelessly to find optimal solutions for all parties. In her book, "How To Live Forever," she takes the reader through a humanized guide on how to be prepared and ready to make difficult decisions and deal with end-of-life issues with ease, peace, and without headaches and unpleasant surprises. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the importance of acknowledging we are all going to die, and the sooner we sort things out and prepare for that moment, the better. Kimberly talks about her mediation, conflict-solving, and nursing background, how making peace with the idea of dying frees our minds, and the importance of having conversations about death with our loved ones before it is too late. Additionally, we discuss her book "How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story," what inspired her to write it, why we should ask more questions in our medical consultations, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 160 of Grief and Happiness to learn with Kimberly about the best way to plan for peace of mind when grieving, the moment you most need it. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Kimberly's background and her passion for solving conflicts (1:30)Choosing a decision-maker before is too late (4:50)Talking about death to live a happier life (9:30)How to be in a peaceful place so you can laugh about death (13:20)Be prepared and take a step further: Discuss death with your loved ones (18:40)Interviewing for the right hospice (21:00)Why you should ask more questions in your medical consultations (25:30)Connect with Kimberly:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can you do when you are frustrated, or things just aren’t going your way?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do you come from when you think about what you want in your life, lack or abundance? In this episode, I have an inspirational conversation with Andrew Kap about how gratitude, manifestation, and the law of attraction can utterly change our grieving process and our lives. Andrew is the Author of several books, including the Amazon #1 Best-seller book "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read," "3 Words I Used To Sell 100,000 Books," and "Just Feel Good. Throughout our conversation, Andrew explains how opening ourselves from a place of abundance to get more of what we want works, what changes in us when we make gratitude part of our routine, and how he knows that the person, the joy, or the fulfillment we are looking for is also looking for us. Additionally, you'll hear how the law of attraction manifested itself in Andrew's life, several tips and advice to set yourself up for success, the power of positive and affirmative self-talk, and more.Tune in and listen to episode 158 of Grief and Happiness to learn more about Andrew's unique and inspiring perspective on the law of attraction, gratitude, and manifestation. In This Episode, You Will Learn:You might've been manifesting things your entire life without noticing (3:30)A bit about Andrew and his relationship with perfection (6:10)Magic is a good word to define what happens around us, and we barely perceive (12:50)The things you are looking for are looking for you (20:10)Write a letter to yourself from the future (22:30)When our senses remind us of those who left us (25:50)What happens when we commit to love unconditionally (30:00)Stop keeping score; good is on its way (35:20)There'll never be a shortage of things to be grateful for (41:30)Resources:Book: Andrew Kap - The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read: The Missing Key To Finally Tapping Into The Universe And Manifesting Your DesiresConnect with Andrew:InstagramYouTubeLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am Emily Thiroux Threatt host of Grief and Happiness Podcast and a Maui, Hawaii, residents.  So many who live on Maui lost everything in the devastating wildfires.  I encourage you to donate to the fundraiser for Maui Food bank I have set up through Facebook. All donations go directly to providing food for all these families. If you don’t use Facebook, you can donate directly to the Maui Food Bank.https://www.facebook.com/donate/1086101339024980/https://mauifoodbank.org/ways-to-give/Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"No matter how bad the tragedy, there are things that person left behind that can still put a smile on your face."Today, I'm joined by Robert Foster, one of the most positive and inspiring people I know. Robert is a sought-after Motivational Speaker and hosts "Shut Up And GRIND," a podcast that spreads motivation and positive thinking on entrepreneurship, business, self-development, and fitness. He also owns RBF Fitness and is passionate about helping people take uncomfortable actions and doing the things that bring them joy.  In this episode, you'll hear about how Robert dealt with losing his father, a widely loved and respected man by his family and community. We also talk about Robert's positivity's origin, how and when it is the right time to have difficult conversations, and how they can be beneficial in the grieving process. Additionally, we differentiate moving forward from forgetting; we discuss the various types of grief, the importance of sharing our stories, and much more. Listen to episode 156 of Grief and Happiness and get inspired by Robert's unique views on grieving the loss of a loved one. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Robert's inspiration for becoming a positive person (3:10)The value of the things that those we love leave behind when they transition (7:00)Take the time to accept the loss you suffered (12:20)Grieving is not a weakness (17:10)No one can judge how you grieve (22:40)Living to serve others is different than living for others (30:10)Pain is pain, regardless of the type of grief it comes from (36:30)Connect with Robert:Shut Up And GRIND PodcastLinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find yourself judging yourself or others?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.It doesn't matter how painful the grief we are going through is; the sooner we get ourselves out of the "why me, poor me, why this happened to me" mindset, and let the pain, the anger, the sadness, and the frustration get through us, the sooner we'll heal. The best way to heal is to feel. This week, I'm joined by the wonderful Martika Whylly, fellow podcaster, Grief Counselor, Speaker, and Author of "Having Fun with God: A book report for Miss. Winfrey." Martika's story is a beautiful example of growth, resilience, and wisdom. After writing her book, the path to helping others achieve emotional healing became clear for Martika. Since then, she has helped hundreds of people grieve with ease and develop a deeper awareness of the grieving process. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Martika's journey, what inspired her to write the book, and how she handled the grief after the tragic loss of her mother. She also shared her thoughts on healing, achieving peace of mind in grief, gratitude, and the importance of allowing ourselves to just feel. Listen to episode 154 of Grief and Happiness, and let Martika teach you how to grieve with ease, heal, and transcend into peace of mind.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Martika's book title and her "discussion" with the higher self about it (2:10)Martika talks about the tragic loss of her mother (7:30)How Martika became more conscious about her thoughts (12:10)Understanding our feelings to understand the people around us feelings better (15:30)We have the ability, the right, and the worthiness to ask for whatever we want for our lives (19:10)What led Martika to become a grief specialist (24:40)The best way to heal is to feel (28:10)Connect with Martika:WebsiteLinkedInBook: Martika Whylly- Having fun with God: A book report for Miss. WinfreyLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music can support and inspire you while dealing with grief.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a time where, for whatever reason, grief is still seen as a very abstract thing, even though it's super concrete. It's super real. It's tangible. It's palatable; you can feel its presence.In today's episode, I'm joined by The Grief Gal, Rachel Tenpenny. She is a Grief Expert, Life-after-loss Coach, Emotional Well-being Specialist, and the co-founder of Teamotions, teas for emotional well-being. Rachel's grief story is as heartbreaking as inspiring; nevertheless, she turned the emotional damage of her massive loss over 15 years ago into a passion for helping others heal, regain hope, joy, and happiness. During our conversation full of hope, Rachel talks about how she transformed her pain into tangible healing tools for others, why treating grief as an abstract thing is a mistake, and why we should cultivate grief just as we cultivate fitness. We also discuss the harmful effects of unresolved grief, the need for practical and actionable items for grievers to mitigate grief, and the importance of caring for grievers instead of trying to understand them.Additionally, we talk about Teamotions' birth, the importance of paying attention to emotions' whole spectrum, the dangers of grievers' vulnerability, and more. Listen to episode 152 of Grief and Happiness, grab a cup of tea, and discover why Rachel's so positive that healing is not a matter of fate or luck but a choice. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Rachel's grieving journey (1:10)Why Rachel decided to create tangible healing tools for grievers (3:00)As much as grief is individual, we don't go through this by ourselves (9:10)What is The Grief Gal, and how it helps grievers (16:00)Why it's easy to mistake feelings with facts when grieving (19:10)Cultivating grief is like cultivating fitness (27:20)About Teamotions' magical qualities (28:10)Emotions and feelings tax the body (34:30)Connect with Rachel:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTeamotions websiteLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it just a coincidence when something happens you were already think about?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone deals with trauma differently. Two kids living in the same household, raised by the same parents, in the same loving environment will develop different reactions to the same setback. In any case, having someone to sit down and share fears and concerns is crucial. Developing a system to process the difficulties life makes us go through is essential; otherwise, that trauma will come back in different forms and haunt us. In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Dana Neiger, CHRO, Co-founder and Entrepreneur, Author, and Speaker. Despite her short age, Dana endured a lot of trauma and suffered massive losses. She lost her parents in her 20s and her brother 10 years later. Many years and several hours of therapy later, she married, formed a gorgeous family, and got the closest she could to her version of a happy life.  We had a fantastic conversation about relying on therapy for healing trauma, writing as a trauma-processing mechanism, and the importance of developing supportive relationships. We also discuss Dana's grieving process, the void we feel when the closest people don't say anything about our loss, and why self-care is crucial in grief. Additionally, we talk about Dana's book, "Before I Knew It, They Were Gone," what inspired her to write it, the transformation she made thanks to therapy, and so much more.Listen to episode 150 of Grief and Happiness, and learn about the advantages of finding someone to talk to about what goes through your grieving head.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Dana talks about her speaking circuit (1:50)Why do we feel people "disappear" when something terrible happens (5:10)How the death of her parents impacted Dana (8:40)Why do we feel alone and isolated when grieving (15:10)Self-care is vital for those undergoing grief (23:20)We all process things differently (27:40)Connect with Dana:WebsiteLinkedInBook: Dana Neiger - Before I Knew It, They Were Gone: A Jewish First-Generation American Woman's Journey through the DarknessLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can you do know that will honor your loved one and bring sweet memories?Let's Connect:Find all our links by clicking here WebsiteLinkedInInstagramSign up for our Grief and Happiness Newsletter here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How wild is it to think about a bright and happy future when you've just become a widow?In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Jen Zwinck, fellow podcaster, Host of the Widow 180 podcast, and creator of The Widow Squad, an online community focused on helping widows worldwide feel "normal" again. After losing her husband in 2011, Jen went through a dark path where looking at the future was utterly frightening. Time, a supportive community, her relentless resilience, and living for giving helped her stand back on her feet, find happiness while grieving, and reencounter joy. Throughout our conversation, Jen talks about the night that changed her life forever, how tough it was to plan a funeral while playing puzzles with her, at the time, two years old daughter, and her first years as a widow. We also talk about Jen's community, The Widow Squad, and how they support widows in their grieving journey. Additionally, we talk about finding happiness in grief, the importance for widows to lose the fear of the future, paying attention to the signs, and much more.Listen to episode 146 of Grief and Happiness, and learn how to find your way back to happiness after losing a loved one.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the night that changed Jen's life forever (3:20)The kind of people grievers should look for (17:00)How Widow 180 was born (18:40)The key to living is giving (26:10)Jen talks about the first-ever Widow Squad's retreat (32:00)Always pay attention to the signs (36:00)Connect with Jen:WebsiteInstagramListen to Widow 180, The Podcast with Jen ZwinckLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love remains after loss.Let's Connect:Find all our links by clicking here WebsiteLinkedInInstagramSign up for our Grief and Happiness Newsletter here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you see happiness as a serious goal? Do you have it in your list of goals for this year? In this episode together, I'm excited to be joined by the inspiring Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, mother, entrepreneur, author, and everyday-life philosopher. Kristina is the Co-founder of Mindvalley, the Host of the Flawesome with Kristina podcast, and has over 20 years of experience in the personal transformation space, and is the author of three transformational quests - “7 Days To Happiness,” “Live By Your Own Rules.” and “The Art of Being Flawesome.” She believes personal development, authenticity, and understanding and accepting oneself are the paths to finding happiness. Throughout this episode, Kristina talks about her journey into personal transformation and what led her to focus a big part of her work on happiness. You'll hear about Kristina's interactions with the Dalai Lama, her unique views on happiness as a state, not a feeling, why most people refuse to set happiness as a responsible goal, and why embracing our flaws and self-love are crucial to achieving happiness. Additionally, we discuss the mistaken idea of seeing suffering as an indispensable requirement for achieving happiness; Kristina talks about the concept that inspired her latest book, "Flawesome," and much more.Tune in and listen to episode 146 of Grief and Happiness, and discover the paths that'll take you to turn happiness into a state of being, not a feeling. In This Episode, You Will Learn:What got Kristina into the personal transformation and happiness space (2:30)Getting comfortable with pain is crucial for understanding happiness (9:00)Start seeing happiness as a state, not a feeling (12:10)Kristina talks about "Flawesome," her latest book (17:20)Work on your courage instead of avoiding fear (22:20)When you should avoid or embrace fear (26:40)You can't help anyone if you are not happy (28:00)Resources:Book: Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani - Becoming Flawesome: The Key To Living An Imperfectly Authentic LifeFlawesome with Kristina podcastConnect with Kristina:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Express you love and kindness while you can before it’s too late.Let's Connect:Find all our links by clicking here WebsiteLinkedInInstagramRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's special episode, we chat with some of the Board members of the Grief & Happiness Alliance to discuss grief, loss, self-care, the importance of relying on a community when dealing with grief, and to reveal some details of one of the non-profit's big projects for 2023, the Grief & Happiness Handbook. We chat with Rev. Rachel Hollander, President of the Board, Sydney Thiroux, Emily's granddaughter and Treasurer of the Grief & Happiness Alliance, and Rev. Richard Carlini, an End-of-life Care specialist who recently joined the Board and acts as a Business Coach and Consultant. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about each member's role at the Alliance, their take on grief, the importance of community, and their expectations about the Grief & Happiness Handbook, one of the Alliance's most significant projects for 2023.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Rev. Rachel Hollander and the importance of gratitude (2:30)Sydney Thiroux and some of the Grief & Happiness Alliance's activities (4:30)Meet Rev. Richard Carlini and his invaluable support to the Alliance (7:00)What's the Grief & Happiness Handbook, and why it's different from everything available for grievers (14:00)Self-care is essential in dealing with grief and loss (19:50)Connect with Rev. Rachel Hollander:WebsiteFacebookEmailRachel's Book - From There to Here Rachel's Podcast Connect with Sydney:LinkedInConnect with Rev. Richard Carlini:Unity Center of Davis WebsiteTransform Myself Inc WebsiteUnity Online RadioLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consider all the freedom in your life.FreedomFind all our links by clicking here WebsiteLinkedInInstagramRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Suzanne Anderson's husband died, she lost not only her partner and the future with him; she lost pretty much everything on the outer surface of her life: her home, her community, and her financial stability. Still, that unexpected tragedy brought something else, the opportunity to walk her talk, to put her teachings of years in practice, and live her life the Mysterial Way. In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Suzanne Anderson, Author, Speaker, and Mysterial Woman. After 10 years of research about women, new paths of awakening, and using trauma and loss as a transformational tool, Suzanne published "You Make Your Path By Walking," a crafted blend of memoir and guidebook that offers a pathway to turn the breaking down into the breaking open into new ways of living, loving, and leading. In her second book, "The Way of the Mysterial Woman," Suzanne speaks directly to every woman who feels the call to greatness, authenticity, and meaningful living.Throughout this episode, Suzanne shares her background story; she talks about her husband's death and how that tragedy changed her external and internal world. She also explains the Mysterial Way and what it means to be a Mysterial Woman, describes how the perception of happiness changes after we experience loss, and more. Listen to episode 142 to learn how to turn into a Mysterial Woman and live the Mysterial Way.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Suzanne's upbringing and backstory (2:00)What is the Mysterial Way of living (4:20)Suzanne talks about what inspired her to write "You Make Your Path By Walking" (9:10)The loss of Suzanne's outer world and the changes in her internal world (12:00)How we can integrate several ways of healing from loss (19:00)Wounds give richness to happiness (24:10)Connect with Suzanne:WebsiteLinkedInSuzanne's booksYouTubeTwitterInstagramPinterestFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birthdays are a great time to remember our loved ones and remember the happy times we shared.       Let's Connect:Find all our links by clicking here WebsiteLinkedInInstagramRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever we avoid discussing death in front of our children, we might think we are sparing them suffering, but we are not. Keeping things from children only creates more room for fear than anything; it is not protection.In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by the Community Doula and death literacy advocate Francesca Lynn Arnoldy. She is the Author of "Cultivating the Doula Heart," "The Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared," and the children's book "Map Of Memory Lane," a beautifully illustrated story especially designed to deal with kids' curious nature and help them find an answer to some of their big questions about death and grief. Throughout this episode, Francesca talks about her journey from childbirth educator to writing and educating about the "other end of life." She shares details of that process, which ended up with her developing the University of Vermont's End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Programs. Francesca also offers guidance on how to approach discussions about death, grief, and loss with children, what we can do to help them develop the language to deal with it, how to make them feel safe, and more. Listen to episode 140 of Grief and Happiness to learn a safer way to talk to our children about death, loss, and how to find happiness in grief.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Francesca and her backstory from childbirth educator to grief expert (3:00)Children must learn about death and grief (8:10)It is okay not knowing what happens after we die (12:20)About Francesca's gentle way of talking about death "Map Of Memory Lane" (16:20)How to talk about death with our children (19:00)Connect with Francesca:WebsiteFrancesca's Linktr.eeBooksYouTubeInstagramFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode you’ll hear how much sweeter your life can be when you put your cell phone in your pocket!Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter - @ThreattEmilyPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefFacebookRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, a mudslide engulfed several houses in Montecito, California. Several people were dragged for miles and buried alive under hundreds of pounds of dirt, electrical wires, cars, and house wreckages. Kim Cantin and her family didn't leave the house in time and were dragged and buried by the mudslide. She lost her husband, son, and the family dog. Her daughter, Lauren, "the miracle mud princess," was found alive and rescued over 100 yards from the house, buried under 20 feet of mud.Kim shares her story of thriving through an unimaginable tragedy in her book, "Where Yellow Flowers Bloom: A True Story of Hope Through Unimaginable Loss." In today's episode, Kim talks about her terrifying story and highlights how finding hope through her unimaginable loss saved her and gave her and her daughter the strength to keep going. We also talk about community, and more specifically, Montecito's community, how they showed up to help and weren't mere "grief tourists."    Additionally, Kim talks about her late husband Dave's contribution to Montecito's community, the beautiful homage Montecito's kids paid him later, the celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres that offered their platforms to raise awareness and help, and so much more. Listen to episode 138 and learn about Kim's fascinating fortitude, community, healing, and hope story. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The story that inspired "Where Yellow Flowers Bloom" (2:10)About Dave's massive contribution to Montecito's community (9:00)Kim talks about her daughter Lauren, "the miracle mud princess" (13:20)Kim talks about the support she received from celebrities (16:00)The importance of community and how they help Kim (20:20)Kim's book and its message about natural disasters (26:10)Resources:Book: Kim Cantin - Where Yellow Flowers Bloom: A True Story of Hope through Unimaginable LossKim and Lauren interview at The Ellen ShowConnect with Kim:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese aesthetic of finding the beauty of imperfection.  Listen here about the perfect imperfection of grief.Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter - @ThreattEmilyPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefFacebookRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you go through grief soberly, with intention, and feel it. If you don't escape it, run from it, and don't medicate against it, you will evolve into a bigger, better, more loving person, for sure.In this episode, I'm joined by Mike Murphy, a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant. After almost ten years of battling breast cancer, Mike's wife, Margot, learned the disease was spreading to her brain. The oncologist explained: "If you do nothing, you have six weeks to live; if you start treatment, you have six months." For the next six months, Margot and Mike enjoyed every day as if she were going to beat cancer, and at night they'd get ready for her last breath. Margot's final six months inspired "Living in Color," a moving and honest memoir, where Mike describes the passion and courageous attitude Margot had in her almost ten years battle with breast cancer. Mike also created the Love From Margot Foundation, which has helped hundreds of women with breast cancer living below the poverty line. Throughout this episode, we chat about life and death, grief, legacy, and purpose. Mike talks about the changes Margot's death produced in him, how it changed his views on transitioning, his purpose in life, and navigating grief. We also go through the Transformational Health Retreat Mike is building in Colombia, Mike's passion for helping people around the world figure out how the universe really works, and so much more. Tune in and listen to episode 136 to learn about Mike's grief journey and his passion for helping others find happiness and fulfillment.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Mike and Margot's love story (2:30)What is missing in our medical system (5:10)Being brave is too hard sometimes (9:50)Some questions are just too hard to answer (11:40)The importance of saying goodbye (16:00)The importance of being intentional while going through grief (21:20)Connect with Mike:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTwitterLinkedInTikTokFacebookGet Mike's booksLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel like you are barely hanging on in dealing with your grief? You may be ready to let go.       Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter - @ThreattEmilyPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefFacebookRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The difference between how cultures navigate loss, grief, and even happiness is a testament to the human condition's oneness, and we can certainly learn a lot from that. In this episode, I'm joined by Krishma Arora, Poet, Writer, and Public Speaker. Krishma emigrated from India when she was 5, lived in Long Island, and studied at NYU, where she got an MS in Education and an MS in Marketing. "From Ash To Ashes," her first novel, tells a story inspired by the death of her first child and explores cultural oppression of women, discrimination, interfaith relationships, and sexual orientation, among many other sensitive topics. We had a fantastic conversation about some of the Indian traditions represented in Krishma's novel and how they influence people's views on death, marriage, and romantic relationships. We also learn about arranged marriages in India, how they used to work, and what they look like now. In addition, Krishma talks about what inspired her to write her novel, how the writing process helped her deal with the grief of a lost child, and so much more. Listen to episode 134 of Grief and Happiness and dive into a different culture, a new way of seeing life, death, love, fear, and happiness. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About what inspired Krishma to write her novel (3:10)Krishma explains the differences between Indian and American weddings (6:00)Arranged marriages. What they used to look like, and how they work now (13:10)Grief is experienced and expressed in many ways (17:10)People can sympathize but rarely empathize with grievers (22:10)Resources:Book: Krishma Arora - From Ash To AshesConnect with Krishma:WebsiteInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen about the Hawaiian Shinnyo tradition of honoring and remembering our loved one.Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter - @ThreattEmilyPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefFacebookRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once we stop being afraid of the pain, talking about those we lost and focusing on our love for them becomes easier. In this episode, I'm joined by Colin Campbell, the father of Ruby and Hart, who were killed by a drunk driver when they were 17 and 14. Colin is a renowned writer and director for film and theater, nominated for an Academy Award, and winner of Best Writer, Best Director, and several Best Film Awards. He is currently presenting "Grief: A One Man Shitshow," written and performed by him with tremendous success. Colin also wrote "Finding The Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose," which offers an alternative way of coping with loss and grief based on his experiences and pain processing. We had a fantastic conversation about society's inability to talk about grief, Colin's decision to explore this issue through art with his tragic-comic solo show, and the importance of taking action and doing something with our grief instead of being passive recipients. In addition, we chat about Colin's book, how facing the fear of pain can help us move forward, and so much more.Listen to episode 132 of Grief and Happiness to hear more about Colin's grief story and the tools he used to avoid being paralyzed by it.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about the tools Colin discovered while navigating his grief (3:20)Part of being humans is talking about the events in our lives, including the traumatic ones (8:10)How to allow ourselves to experience joy without compartmentalizing grief (11:10)Colin shares advice on how to approach someone grieving (15:00)How grief groups and therapy can help us navigate grief (22:10)How facing the fear of pain can change our lives (25:20)Resources:Book: Colin Campbell - Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and PurposeConnect with Colin:WebsiteLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is about grief and intimacy.Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter - @ThreattEmilyPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through GriefFacebookRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn't matter how long it takes or how many years have passed after losing a loved one; writing about it will always make you feel better. In this episode, I'm joined by the Memoirist, Voracious Reader, and Author Joel Harris. Joel advocates optimism in grieving and has a magnificent talent for turning real-life events and anecdotes into captivating stories. After Joel's son died tragically trying to save a dog from drowning, he decided to keep his memory alive, and, using his extraordinary storytelling talents, he wrote "Searching for Steve." Throughout this episode, Joel talks about how putting pen to paper helped him cope with his son's tragic death and how getting in touch with other grievers helped him realize he wasn't alone, nor the only one suffering. We also discuss the healing properties of the written word, our dreams' role in writing, and the importance of paying attention to serendipity in life. Additionally, we learn about Steve's life in Nicaragua, his role as an educator, the grit he showed throughout his life, and much more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Joel talks about his lifelong passion for writing (2:10)A bit about Steve's life in Nicaragua (10:50)About Joel's book and how he included Steve's point of view in it (19:40)Dreams and literature (26:10)Joel shares his thoughts on formal education, and we are teaching our kids (32:00)About Steve's impact in a troubled country (38:30)Resources:Book: Joel Harris - Searching for SteveConnect with Joel:WebsiteInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.