Grief & Happiness

What has changed for you since your loved one died? What positive changes would you like to make?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.

Paying attention to our wording when talking about a painful loss and how we explain what happened to our children are great opportunities to help ourselves and others to deal with grief less painfully and more intentionally. In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Renee Leonard Kennedy; she is the Co-host of the Moral Tea podcast, Twitter Affectionate, Investor and Burgeoning Farmer, and the Author of "When The Flowers Die." Renee's book offers empathy, hope, and support for those grieving and gifts its readers insightful coping mechanisms, comfort, and encouragement. Throughout this episode, Renee shares some details of her "semi-retired" life, how she's busier than ever, and how she resignified dancing into a beautiful place to deal with grief and loss. Renee also talks about the importance of talking to our children about death, loss, and sorrow and how adults can help them build coping mechanisms before losing someone significant. Additionally, we talk about pursuing happiness after a loss, the best gift we can leave for our kids, how hard cleaning up can be after a loss and how to make it easier, and so much more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Renee talks a bit about her life in North Carolina (2:10)Dance out your grief (5:50)The best gift we can leave to our children (9:40)How can we help our kids learn coping mechanisms to deal with grief and loss (12:30)How can we make cleaning ups easier (20:00)Renee shares a few golden nuggets about her book (39:00)Resources:Moral Tea podcastBook: Renee Leonard Kennedy - After The Flowers Die: Encouragement for Walking Through Life After LossConnect with Renee:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookLet'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 look like you think you do or what you want to look like when you look in the mirror?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.

How often does your monkey mind jump uncontrollably from branch to branch? There's a way of limiting your monkey mind's "playground time," and it's simpler than you think. In today's episode, I'm joined by the Speaker, Meditation Guide, and Author of "Be You: The Journey of Self Realization," Chris Cirak. Chris is a master at transforming sophisticated topics into accessible, meaningful, and inspiring experiences. He believes that when things happen that we didn't want to happen (and once we stop resisting and finally manage to go through the feelings those things brought up), we become a bigger, better, and deeper version of ourselves. Throughout this episode, Chris shares his experiences and how he realized that everything we see is a reflection of who we are, how journaling helped him see the things he was hiding from himself, and how everything changed for him when he realized how simple and small is the present moment. In addition, we talk about understanding grief and the feelings it brings as part of our self-defense mechanism, the importance of grounding ourselves, why we should be aware of and abandon our mental labeling tendencies, and much more.  Tune in and listen to episode 126 to learn how to be more in the present moment and less in our heads. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Chris and how his spiritual journey started (2:08)Journaling is an excellent way of finding out things we have alive inside of us (3:05)The mind and its need to fill the gaps of the unknown (7:11)We must listen to the signs and pay attention to where they are pointing (11:44)Why should we actively seek change (15:10) It is incredible the things you can see when you pay attention to the present moment (18:13)Nature is healing (24:02)Connect with Chris:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokClubhouseFacebookBook: Chris Cirak - Be You: The Journey of Self-RealizationLet'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.

Learn about May Day and how you can celebrate ti today, especially with cake!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.

How much love do you think a rock can store beneath it? In today's episode, I'm joined by the amazingly creative and compassionate Deborah DeLisi. She is the mother of two daughters, one in heaven and one on earth, and the founder of The Abundant Love Project, a worldwide movement that started when she realized she could transform her grief into love. Debora also authored two books about grief, "Lifequakes: The Journey Through Loss and Grief," and "I Will Find You Everywhere: A story of love, loss and learning to live again."Throughout this episode, Deborah talks about the loss of her 29-year-old daughter Katie and how the long walks crying and looking down to avoid eye contact inspired her to create The Abundant Love Project. We talk about how grief can turn into love, why most grievers feel they don't "deserve" to be happy again, and how bringing happiness to others can make us feel good again. Additionally, we talk about how The Abundant Love Project's stones find people, and not the other way around, the importance of finding (or creating) our own tribe of grievers, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 124 of Grief and Happiness to hear more about how compassion, empathy, and creativity can transform grief into love. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Deborah's life before and after losing her daughter (1:06)People want to help people; it's in our nature (6:06)About random acts of kindness and faith (12:45)Why do people feel they're "not worthy" of being happy after a loss (17:43)The importance, as grievers, of finding our own tribe (23:58)Connect with Deborah:Deborah's Art websiteThe Abundant Love Project websiteDebora's booksLet'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 afraid of? What can you do to release that fear?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.

Maybe because they think they must say something or don't know what to say, people can say stupid, sometimes mean, and even hurtful things to someone who just lost a loved one. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back the wonderful John Polo. John is a Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author of multiple books focused on helping people go from grief to self-growth, recover and nurture their self-esteem, start dating again as widows, and more. Throughout this episode, we discuss the theme of John's latest book, "The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers." We delve into what inspired John to write this book, the surreal things he learned researching for this book people say to grievers, and what's the best thing we can do to respect people's pain and grief. Paul also talks about the importance of acknowledging and being honest about our own pain, investing in self-care when experiencing loss, respecting people's pain, and more.Tune in and listen to episode 122 of Grief and Happiness, and make sure you are not the one who says stupid sh*t to a griever. In This Episode, You Will Learn:When "I'm sorry for your loss" sounds just like "Have a nice day" (3:38)The pain we experience during grief is unique and individual (6:16)The importance of taking care of ourselves during grief (13:38)Why we must be honest about our pain (15:23)What happens when you say nothing to the griever (22:09)How to restart your life after your spouse is gone (27:04)Connect with John:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPodcast - My Person Died TooPodcast - Gonna Love Me 2Book - John Polo - The Stupid Sh*t People Say to GrieversBooks 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.

In this episode, you will learn how focusing on love can change the world.       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.

Everybody's going to die, but not everybody's really going to live. In this episode, I'm joined by Terry Tucker, author of "Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life." Terry is a sought-after speaker who believes there is nothing like a good story to inspire, motivate, and encourage people to live uncommon and extraordinary lives. He felt his purpose in life changed over the years; he played basketball, became an athletic coach, managed multiple businesses, and was a SWAT team hostage negotiator. Now, after battling cancer for the last 11 years, Terry knows his purpose is to put as much positivity, goodness, and motivation out there as he can for as long as possible. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Terry's extraordinary journey, what made him write his book, and how he "tricked" himself into accomplishing it without a writing background or anything like it. We explore how to find happiness while grieving, how to avoid grief from being in charge of our emotions, and why bearing with pain and solitude and doing nothing about it is like sitting on a time bomb. Additionally, Terry talks about the four types of people, why finding our purpose is the best thing we can do for ourselves, the power of writing our feelings down, and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Terry's philosophy to live "a life of service" (1:51)There are four types of people in this world. Which one are you? (6:28)"Time heals all wounds" is a lie (10:51)Writing is excellent for finding your purpose in life (18:51)About how Terry's book was born (23:08)How to turn death less scary (30:58)Resources:Book - Terry Tucker - Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary LifeBook - Steve Magness - Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real ToughnessBook - Doris Kearns Goodwin - The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys: An American SagaConnect with Terry:LinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:What are your memories of Spring?Take some time outside breathing the fresh air!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.

Forgiveness is about acceptance. Forgiving people becomes easier if you can look at them and accept them. In today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Wilson, a Certified Trainer at The Infinity Life, an intuitive guide and author passionate about helping others. The protagonist of a loveless childhood and a set of bad choices as a result, Karen learned the ways of life the hard way. After many years of grief and realizing that her happiness depended more on forgiveness than she thought, Karen followed her passion for helping others and self-development and became a Certified Trainer. Throughout this episode, Karen shares details of her tough upbringing and her personal story, which she shared on the international best-seller Ignite Forgiveness. She also talks about how learning about self-development changed her perspective on forgiveness, unnecessary grief, and happiness. Additionally, she talks about how writing down her story helped her get rid of things she thought were buried, the true power of forgiveness, and more.Listen to episode 118 of Grief and Happiness to learn how forgiveness can change how we look and accept ourselves and those who hurt us. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Karen's traumatic childhood (2:18)Learning about the ways of life the hard way (7:22)Getting rid of the 10-ton boulder (11:13)The inner voice that helped Karen let go of grief (17:49)How liberating forgiveness can be (21:05)Connect with Karen:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:What do you do now that you consider creative?What would you love to learn to do?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.

Have you ever wondered what we need to be really happy? In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Robinson, psychotherapist, best-selling author of 14 books, podcaster, and professional speaker from Northern California. After a traumatic experience when he was 12, Jonathan became suicidal. He then went on a quest to find answers, to heal himself. By 13, he was meditating every day, and what started as a desperate seek for answers to heal himself transformed into a passion career. In his lifelong process of seeking answers and finding the best psychological and spiritual growth techniques, he interviewed the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, and the late Mother Theresa. He decided to share and disseminate his knowledge, and thanks to the platforms of Oprah, The Tonight Show, and the Today Shop, among many others, he touched over 200 million people worldwide. Throughout this episode, Jonathan talks about PERMA, an acronym that points out the path toward happiness and how to reach happiness by helping others. We also discuss how to feel safer with our thoughts, avoid unnecessary pain, and why finding inner peace and happiness outside of ourselves is impossible. Jonathan also shares a different perspective on how to find peace in modern society, the meaning of life, and so much more. Listen to episode 116 of Grief and Happiness to hear about Jonathan's most valuable lessons from a life dedicated to finding peace and balance within. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Jonathan's background (1:12)What is PERMA? (3:51)How to find inner peace in less than a minute (7:16)A magical mantra to feel grateful all the time (7:59)The purpose of life (12:16)Feeling pain is an invitation to start trying new stuff (17:59)The more attention we pay to each other, the safer and more accomplished we'll feel (23:13)Connect with Jonathan:WebsiteJonathan Robinson BooksFacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeLet'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 Will Learn:Take a moment to appreciate where you are right now.Consider what you can let go to let go of things that no longer serve you.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.

Trigger warning: Today's episode touches on extremely sensitive and upsetting topics.Losing someone to suicide is perhaps one of the most challenging and painful forms of grieving. Is it possible to find healing and hope after a loss from suicide? In today's episode, I'm joined by the Best-selling author, International speaker, and Mental Health advocate, Cindy Tank-Murphy, author of "The Strength to Live: Finding Healing and Hope After a Loss From Suicide." Cindy's work promotes conversations about overcoming the grief from suicide and the mental health epidemic the world is suffering from. Although the idea of writing a book had always been in Cindy's head, she never thought her first book would be about suicide, motivated by her father's decision to take his own life.  Throughout this episode, Cindy shares how losing her father to suicide in 2014 abruptly changed her views on grief and mental health issues and urged her to build safer places for her thoughts and feelings through writing. We also talk about how crucial it is to pay attention to the immense power of words and how to release fears and experience healing through writing and journaling. Additionally, we discuss how touching on sensible topics, such as the death of a child, might help to heal, the importance of losing the fear of saying something inappropriate, and more. Listen to episode 114 of Grief and Happiness and discover new ways of connecting with your strength to live after a loss from suicide. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Cindy and her decision to write a book about suicide and mental health (2:11)How to deal with ignorant comments (9:13)The importance of acknowledging red flags (16:18)The therapeutic properties of writing your feelings on a piece of paper (22:05)How to be at peace with knowing that you might say the wrong thing at the wrong time (31:01)Connect with Cindy:WebsiteInstagramFacebookEmail: [email protected]: Cindy Tank-Murphy - The Strength to Live: Finding Healing and Hope After a Loss From SuicideLet'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 Will Learn:Notice special moments when you remember your loved one.What special things remind you of your 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.

It is possible to go on, no matter how impossible it seems, and in time, the grief lessens.In this episode, I am joined by Turner Grant,  an architect who lives in Washington, DC. After a life-long battle with depression, his wife of twenty years took her own life the day after Mother’s Day in 2010. Widowed at age fifty-one and deep in grief, Turner often found daily routines difficult and his work arduous. But after two years, he embarked on a journey to find his future, both in life and in love. His recently published book chronicles this journey.Throughout this episode, Turner shares his experience with grief and how it impacted his life. He also shares why the depression conversations need to happen more often to help those fighting it. Additionally, he’ll share his experiences trying to rediscover love and why he decided to write a book about it.Listen to episode 112 of Grief and Happiness to hear about Turner’s journey from grief to trying to rediscover love! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Turner’s experience with grief (00:36)Why the phrase death by suicide is right (12:04)Why we need to have more conversations around depression (18:46)Turner shares his experience trying to date again (29:18)Resources:Book - To Venus and Back: One Man's Quest to Rediscover LoveConnect with Turner: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.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:The impermanence and fragility of the material aspects of lifeThe strength and importance of love that lats foreverRequest 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.

Grief isn’t something that you can fix.In this episode, I am joined by Aly Bird, a coach and workshop leader with a BA from Carleton University and an MSc in Social Planning from the University of Toronto. Aly is the author of Grief Ally - a book that guides people in helping their loved ones cope with death, loss, and grief.  She also is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and the Bereavement Ontario Network. Throughout this episode, Aly shares her experience with grief and what inspired her to write a book. She also shares her thoughts on why people are hesitant to approach people who are going through grief. Additionally, she shares the importance of allowing bereaved people to bring their loss forward.Listen to episode 110 of Grief and Happiness to hear how Aly helps people comfort those coping with death, loss, and grief! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Aly’s experience with grief (00:36)Aly shares why people take a step back from a grieving person (03:13)The impact of allowing bereaved people to bring their loss forward (14:39)Aly shares a lesson from her book (19:20)Resources:Book - Grief Ally: Helping People You Love Cope with Death, Loss, and GriefConnect with AlyInstagramFacebookWebsiteLet'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 Will Learn:Sometimes people just need to be heard.Listening to someone can be more helpful sometimes than giving advice.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.

Art is timeless, but life is eternal.In this episode, I am joined by Andrea Magder, a writer and producer residing in NYC. She has worked in feature film development and ran an arts organization where she facilitated programs for filmmakers, writers, and actors. She is the founder of The Artist Lives project, which showcases visual art, music, and literary work left behind by unrecognized artists that have passed away.Throughout this episode, Andrea shares her experience with grief and the inspiration behind The Artist Lives project. She also shares more about some of the exceptional pieces of art that they’ve been able to discover. Additionally, you’ll learn why sharing a loved one’s artwork after their death is a way of honoring them.Listen to episode 108 of Grief and Happiness to hear how Andrea's art project comfort grieving people! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Andrea’s experience with grief (01:03)Examples of exemptional artwork that Andrea has discovered (07:23)Why sharing a deceased person’s artwork is an act of honoring them (19:53)How to approach sharing a deceased person’s artwork (22:15)Connect with AndreaInstagramFacebookWebsiteEmailLet'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 Will Learn:Are you controlled by having all your possessions?What can you release to have a more full life?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.

Managing finances when you’re walking through grief after the loss of a spouse can feel paralyzing.In this episode, I am joined by Donna Sephton Kendrick, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner who holds the Series 7, 66, and PA Accident and Health, Life, and Fixed Annuities.  She helps people prepare for their futures and navigate the sudden loss of their spouses with financial stability. Her experience after the sudden death of her husband motivated her to start her practice.Throughout this episode, Donna shares her experience with grief and how having a financial advisor helped her regain control. You’ll learn the importance of keeping your important documents and details organized. Additionally, you’ll learn why it's important to include the community when making funeral arrangements for a loved one.Listen to episode 106 of Grief and Happiness to hear how Donna regained control after the loss of her husband! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Donna shares her experience with grief (00:57)Donna explains how her financial advisor helped her navigate window hood (05:00)Donna explains how being organized can help execute your will seamlessly (09:03)Why reaching out to the community is important when making funeral arrangements (17:57)Connect with DonnaInstagramLinkedInWebsiteLet'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 Will Learn:Who hears what you say?Are you mostly positive, or do you sometimes judge people?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.

At some point in life, we all have to deal with grief and the emotions that come with it.In this episode, I am joined by Kevin O'Connor, the author of the book, Two Floors above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home. His prior writing includes a dissertation, personal letters, articles in professional publications, anthologies, and presentations delivered at conferences, seminars, and webinars. Raised as the son of a Chicago suburban undertaker, O’Connor built a fifty-year career as an elementary teacher, principal, and graduate instructor in California, Illinois, and Florida.Throughout this episode, Kevin shares his experience growing up as the son of an undertaker and living in an apartment above a funeral home. He also shares the importance of sending personalized messages to loved ones going through grief. Additionally, you’ll hear about the importance of embracing emotions that come with grief and processing them in a healthy way.Listen to episode 104 of Grief and Happiness to hear what inspired Kevin to write his book! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Kevin shares about the unique upbringing that inspired him to write a book (00:35)The importance of handwritten sympathy letters (09:53)The importance of including a person who passed in conversations with their family (16:43)The benefits of processing emotions in a healthy way (23:35)ResourcesBook - Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called HomeConnect with KevinWebsiteLet'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 Will Learn:The importance of finding friendsThe value of saying yest to invitationsRequest 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.

Sometimes grief will sneak up on you after feeling like you have moved past it.In this episode, I am joined by Kristen King, a joyful life coach who teaches people to slay in business/entrepreneurship and life. She helps people imagine spending their time on what they want to do instead of what everyone else wants. Then she equips them with the tools they need to remain authentic and joyful consistently.Throughout this episode, Kristen shares some of the losses she has experienced in life and what she learnt from them. She also discusses the mental conflicts that people go through after the loss of a loved one and how we should handle the different emotions. She also discusses the different emotions people feel after the death of someone very sick or in a hospice.Listen to episode 102 of Grief and Happiness to hear how Kristen helps people attain happiness after a loss! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Kristen shares how her brother’s death impacted her (05:24)Why relief is a challenging emotion for people going through grief (10:57)Why going through a sudden loss can be destabilizing (13:58)Viewing funerals as a celebration of life (18:25)How Covid changed the way we interact in difficult moments (26:15)Connect with KristenInstagramFacebookWebsiteLet'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 Will Learn:However you feel right now, you can feel better. You can Always have more joy and more laughter in your life. The key is to make smiling a priority. You will be so glad you did!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.

Creating a human connection is one of the greatest things you can do for your happiness, health, and longevity.In this episode, I am joined by Pete Bombaci, founder of The GenWell Project - a human connection movement whose mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place one face-to-face conversation at a time. He is also a humanitarian, a speaker, and a visionary. Pete believes that there is a great opportunity to combine the interests of business, schools, government, foundations, and individuals in the solution to the disconnected world that we find ourselves in today.Throughout this episode, Pete discusses the importance of human connection and the negative side of not having enough of it. He also shares why he started The GenWell Project and some things he has learnt along the way. Additionally, Pete shares tips on creating a meaningful human connection.Listen to episode 100 of Grief and Happiness to hear about the benefits of meaningful human connections! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Pete explains why he started the general project (04:01)Why people struggle during seasons transition periods (07:34)The importance of having a sense of belonging (12:04)Why we should be proactive in creating a connection (23:13)Connect with PeteWebsiteLinkedInLet'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 your will learn:Guilt can be a nasty enemy. You don’t need that enemy clinging on to you. Shake it off. Let it go.Do this by forgiving yourself.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.

Sometimes grieving people will feel sad when they find themselves laughing because they interpret it as forgetting about their loved one.In this episode, I am joined by Helene Hipp, an educator, grief and loss counselor, and mentor working with women in the second half of life to become who they were always meant to be. At the beginning of the pandemic, she became a certified Happiness Coach with Marci Shimoff’s Happy for No Reason program. Her business, Life’s Next Chapter, combines grief and happiness concepts in a positive, holistic way to assist women in opening to new possibilities. Throughout this episode, Helene shares why she decided to combine the concept of grief and happiness in her workshops. She also shares the importance of saying thank you to people after they help you. Additionally, she shares some of the lessons that she learnt from working with palliative care patients.Listen to episode 94 of Grief and Happiness to hear how Helen helps people find inner and outer happiness! In This Episode, You Will Learn:The relationship between grief and happiness (05:21)Helene explains the concept of looking at happiness from the inside out (11:19)What Helene has learnt from working with palliative care patients (17:52)The importance of thanking people (23:32)Connect with HeleneWebsiteLet'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 Will Learn:The more you practice self-expression, and the more ways you discover to express yourself, the closer you will come to your own self-actuaization      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 is difficult to find something comforting when going through grief because the mind is either too focused on the past or the future. In this episode, I am joined by Marv Weidner and Carol GoldfainDavis. Marv is the author of the book When the Rocks Sing. A book about finding the resilience to move forward and rebuild after losing a loved one. Carol is a grief counselor with over twenty-two years of experience and helped Marv while he was grieving the loss of his wife.Throughout this episode, Marv shares how journaling and writing the book impacted him and the lessons he learnt. Carol shares some tips on how to find a good counselor and the options available to people going through grief. Additionally, you’ll hear why Marv found it necessary to rediscover himself as part of the healing process.Listen to episode 92 of Grief and Happiness to hear about Marv’s journey of loss and healing! In This Episode, You Will Learn:What Marv learnt from the process of journaling and writing the book (07:27)Why our culture isn’t friendly to those dealing with loss (16:49)The meaning of the book’s title, “When the Rock Sings” (23:37)How a trip to New Zealand helped Marv rediscover his life’s purpose (30:10)ResourcesBook - When the Rocks Sing: A Story of Love, Loss, & Learning to Live AgainLet'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 Will Learn:To Listen to Charlie Chapman’s song Smile when you are down.Learn scientific research shows how your smile effects your brain chemistry.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.

Losing someone very close to you or something you cherish can leave you feeling lost - not knowing where to restart.In this episode, I am joined by Gillian Haper, an international speaker and coach for over twenty years. She has observed and coached hundreds of business owners through the daily challenges of entrepreneurship. By combining her knowledge of Polarity with her business and coaching acumen, she has developed an energy-fueled system to assist in creating and maintaining a more powerful, passionate, and fulfilling existence.Throughout this episode, Gillian shares her story of loss and the important advice that helped her during that period. She also shares more about what the tiger and dragon's energies are all about and the role of each. Additionally, you’ll learn about how finding a purpose can help you rediscover your passion.Listen to episode 94 of Grief and Happiness to hear how the tiger and dragon energies relate to each other! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Gillian’s experience with loss and the healing process (02:31)How the pandemic affected our ability to connect (10:48)Gillian explains what a tiger-dragon relationship entails (13:42)How the dragon energy is impacted by a purpose (18:03)Resources:Books - Feed the Tiger, Free the Dragon: Create the Passion, Freedom, and Respect You DeserveConnect with GillianFacebookWebsiteLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:You can feel so much better when you focus on all the good in your life instead of on the negative.  Focus on the good, on reaching out, and on being grateful for every moment making every moment something to be grateful for.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.

Dealing with grief and loss is more difficult while incarcerated because you get less support. Additionally, you have many restrictions on what you can do to deal with it.In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Fleet Maul, an author, meditation teacher, consultant, and coach. He is the founder of Prison Mindfulness Institute, National Prison Hospice Association, Windhorse Seminars & Consulting, the Center for Contemplative End of Life Care at Naropa University, and co-founder of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety and the Upaya Zen Center's Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program.Throughout this episode, Dr. Fleet shares how he first got involved in the prison hospice program. You’ll also hear about the program's impact on the patients and volunteers. He also shares a personal story of loss and how meditation helped him to deal with grief.Listen to episode 92 of Grief and Happiness to hear about the impact of Dr. Fleet’s prison hospice program! In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Dr. Fleet got involved in prisoners' end-of-life care (01:45)How prison hospice programs work (06:43)Why Dr. Fleet started the prison hospice program (09:20)The major losses that Dr. Fleet has experienced in his life (13:35)ResourcesBook - Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose, and Become an Unstoppable Force for GoodBook - Dharma in Hell: The Prison Writings of Fleet MaullBook - The Resilient C.O.: Neuroscience Informed Mindfulness-Based Wellness & Resiliency (MBWR) for Corrections ProfessionalsConnect with Dr. FleetTwitterLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:Think of three things you did last yearThink of three things you are doing nowWhat three things will you do this year?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.

Where do you start when consoling those who are going through grief? Most people don’t know where to start, so they stay away from that person.In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Karnes, RN. An internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.Throughout this episode, Barabara talks about why she chooses to write short booklets instead of long books. She also shares a few tips on how to console a friend who is grieving. Additionally, she’ll share the role our personality plays at the point of death.Listen to episode 87 of Grief and Happiness to hear how you can support someone who is grieving! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why Barbara writes booklets instead of books (01:03)Barbara’s advice to people running grief groups (08:18)How to someone going through grief (17:26)Barbara's eye-opening view on grief (29:03)Resources:Books - End of Life Guideline Series: A Compilation of Barbara Karnes BookletsBook - You Need Care Too: Self Care for the Professional CaregiverBook - How Do I Know You? Dementia at End of LifeBook - A Place in My Heart: When Our Pets DieConnect with BarbaraFacebookInstagramLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:The importance of staying in touch with friends and family during the holidaysThe value of Christmas cardsRequest 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.

One of the best ways to heal from grief is to express your emotions. Expressing what you feel gets it out of the body, leaving you with clarity and better health.In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Valerie Simonson, president of the nonprofit YOU KNOW MORE. She has over 40 years of experience in the medical service, with 26 years as a licensed naturopathic physician.  A Montana native and a global citizen,  she has distinguished herself as an international expert in integrative functional wellness, integrative medicine, disaster relief through natural medicine, & ecological medicine to reconcile the care & health of ecosystems, populations, communities, & individuals.Throughout this episode, Dr. Valerie shares why self-care is important and some of the ways to practice it. She also shares the importance of expressing our feelings while going through grief. Additionally, Dr. Valerie explains how the body reacts to our emotions.Listen to episode 88 of Grief and Happiness to hear about the importance of expressing your emotions! In This Episode, You Will Learn:The self-care that Dr. Valeria recommends to someone who is grieving (05:00)The best way to handle anger (10:34)How to prevent problems within the body (10:34)How wailing helps the body (19:02)Connect with Dr. ValerieWebsite FacebookLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:Sharing memories of a loved one who died with someone grieving is a great, great giftYou won’t be reminding them that their loved one died.  They didn’t forget.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.

Registering to be an organ donor is one of the most selfless acts of any human being, and those who have donated their organs have given an ultimate gift to humanity.In this episode, I am joined by Rachel G. Greenberg, founder of the grief support group Connections of Hope. Her husband, Glenn, passed on after a brain hemorrhage in the spring of 2013. As an organ donor, he helped 127 people on the waiting list for different types of organs. This inspired her to start a life-saving campaign encouraging more people to register as organ donors.Throughout this episode, Rachel shares her experience with grief and how starting a Twitter support group helped. She also shares what she learnt from attending the meetings of organ donors' families. Additionally, she explains why organ donation is important and how it saves many other lives.Listen to episode 86 of Grief and Happiness to hear how organ donors transform the lives of other people! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why Rachel started a support group (02:13)How going to a support group for families of organ donors impacted Racheal (11:19)The different recipients of Rachel's husband's organs (13:22)Why it's important for you to register as an organ donor (25:17)Connect with RachelWebsite - Connections of Hope - WebsiteWebsite - One LegacyFacebookTwitterLet'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 Will Learn:What happens to your body when you smile.Lots of reasons to smile.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.

When one loses a spouse they’ve been with for a long, they lose a piece of themselves. In such cases, the process of grieving involves finding who they are.In this episode, I am joined by Mike McEnaney, a loving dad of four children. His wife Maureen passed on in 2016, leaving him to raise their four young kids, between 14 and 11 years old. He is an avid skier and has been teaching skiing for 30 years. He loves the ocean and can be found swimming, paddleboarding, or surfing. Throughout this episode, Mike shares with us how the experience of losing his wife impacted him. He also shares his experience raising his four kids and the lessons he learnt along the way. Additionally, he also talks about the importance of awareness, gratitude, and joy even when going through grief.Listen to episode 84 of Grief and Happiness to hear about the lessons Mike learnt from his grieving experience! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Things Mike learnt about being a parent after his wife’s passing (06:00)How good memories help with grief (09:09)How grief inspired Mike to pursue his passion (12:10)How awareness can help you when grieving (17:48)Connect with MikeFacebookLinkedInLet'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 Will Learn:How to identify when you are feeling stuck.How you can get unstuck.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.

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.Mental illness is a topic that is still not getting enough attention despite having a huge impact on society. That makes it harder to address the serious, resulting problems, such as addiction and suicide.In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Legere, an advocate for those suffering from substance use disorders, mental health issues, and grief. She is the author of the bestselling book “Keven’s Choice – A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide.” She is also the co-author of the bestseller, “The Epiphanies Project – 20 Personal Revelations.” Throughout this episode, Barbara shares what inspired her to write her book after losing her son. She also shares the challenges that guardians caring for people with mental illnesses have to go through while seeking treatment. Additionally, she offers advice on interacting with people who have lost a loved one. Listen to episode 82 of Grief and Happiness to learn how writing a book helped Barbara as she went through grief! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why Barbara decided to write a book (02:26)How writing a book helped Barbara (12:42)How Barbara’s writing group helped her (13:56)Barbara’s advice to young people with suicidal thoughts (18:33)ResourcesBook: Keven’s Choice: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction, and SuicideBook:  The Epiphanies ProjectConnect with BarbaraWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInLet'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.

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.

When going through grief, we can find comfort in simple things such as nature, meditation, art, and poetry, among others. In this episode, I am joined by Sadie Beyl, a grief coach and author on a mission to help people with grief awareness. She does this using meditation, mindfulness, Reiki, breathwork, and various spiritual modalities. She recently hosted a successful summit called: From Mourning to Light, and she’s planning a second summit.Throughout this episode, Saide shares how the loss of her husband in a motorcycle accident turned her life upside down. She shares with us her initial experience with grief and what she eventually did to bring joy back into her life. Additionally, Sadie shares the role that nature and meditation played during the grieving period.Listen to episode 80 of Grief and Happiness to learn how Sadie is helping people move from mourning to light! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Sadie’s journey through grief (01:15)Sadie’s first Reiki session (09:37)How meditation helped Sadie during the grieving period (22:24)How nature helped Sadie during the grieving period (25:38)Connect with SadieFacebookWebsiteLet'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.