Grief & Happiness

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.

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.