Grief & Happiness

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.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:How to Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and memoriesThe value of writing your gratitude listRequest 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 is not just an emotional experience, it also has a physical component. That is why it is important to engage the physical body in the healing process.In this episode, I am joined by Kate Vosti, a somatic counselor who uses dance and movement to help people heal from grief.  She teaches people how to move energy through their bodies to become empowered self-healers. Her vision is for those experiencing grief to find freedom so they can live an inspiring and thriving life that is based on the foundation of unconditional love and community.Throughout this episode, Kate shares her grieving journey and how it inspired her to help others who are grieving. She shares with us what her therapeutic sessions involve and the importance of each component. Additionally, Kate shares why a healthy diet is important when going through grief.Listen to episode 78 of Grief and Happiness to learn how Kate uses movement to repurpose grief! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Kate’s journey through grief (01:15)The different types of grief that we go through (09:37)How Kate helps people who are going through grief (16:26)The importance of a good diet when going through grief (33:59)Connect with KateWebsiteInstagramLinkedInLet'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 history of Veterans DayHow we can serve our VeteransRequest 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, it is important, when you can, to practice gratitude. In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Brooke Brown – a Mother, writer, retired clinical psychologist, founder, and retired executive director of a Maui nonprofit to serve grieving children and teens and currently studying evidential mediumship. She is also the author of the book, ‘Emalia: A Mother-Daughter Journey from Here to Beyond.’ A book detailing the courageous journey of Emalia, her 41-year-old daughter.Throughout this episode, Brook shares how two books helped her while grieving for her daughter. She also shares the importance of getting into a positive space even during a difficult period. Additionally, you'll learn about the impact of not processing emotions and the different ways in which we can do it.Tune in and listen to episode 76 of Grief and Happiness to hear Brooke's take on embracing gratitude even when facing difficulties!In This Episode, You Will Learn:A snippet from Brooke’s new book (03:57)Emalia’s courageous story (06:34)How two books helped Brooke while going through grief (12:47)How failure to process our emotions impacts us (16:08)The importance of being in a positive space during difficult periods (33:59)Connect with BrookeBook: Emalia: A Mother-Daughter Journey from Here to BeyondLet'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 each dayThe importance of taking it slowRequest 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 doesn’t always involve the death of a loved one. Sometimes, you can’t lose so much that you are left grieving for the lost part of your life.In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Marni Hill Foderaro, an award-winning and celebrated author, speaker, and educator. Marni’s latest 5-book series is entitled: “True Deceit False Love.” It addresses Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse, Parental Alienation, and Intergenerational Family Trauma. She is also the author of the award-winning book God Came to My Garage Sale.Throughout this episode, Marni talks about a loss that completely changed her life and how she dealt with it. She shares with us some of the things she did to help and inspire her while on the healing journey. Additionally, she’ll share with us the extraordinary story that’s captured in her award-winning book.Tune in and listen to episode 74 of Grief and Happiness to learn about the importance of forgiving during the healing process! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Dr. Marni’s loss story and her journey to recovery (01:44)Why writing can be therapeutic (13:50)Dr. Marni’s extraordinary experience during a garage sale (16:50)The importance of forgiveness in the healing process (32:21)Connect with MarniWebsiteBook: God Came to My Garage SaleBook: True Deceit False Love: A Free-Verse Poetry CollectionBook: True Deceit False Love: Alphabetical Acrostic Anthems on Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse & Parental AlienationBook: True Deceit False Love: Survivor’s Acrostic Poetry Workbook on Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse & ParentalLet'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 transition you go through while grievingThe importance of self-careRequest 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 are you celebrating the people in your life that you love? Don’t wait until it’s too late, show your love, support, and gratitude while they are still on Earth with you. In this episode together, I am joined by the inspiring Sherry Richert Belul. Sherry is the  founder of Simply Celebrate through which she helps people find creative, intentional and impactful ways to celebrate life and to express love for family and friends. Sherry is a high performance coach who helps people discover how to live their best lives, full of joy, success, engagement, and meaningful relationships. She is the author of Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life, an amazing resource full of ways to show how you feel. Throughout this episode,  Sherry talks about why it’s so important for us to never take our time for granted with our loved ones. She talks about the mission behind her company Simply Celebrate, different ways that she celebrates and shows love to those in her life, stories of how she helped support family and friends going through grief, and more. Tune in and listen to episode 72 of Grief and Happiness, to learn different ways that you can show those in your life how much you care about them! In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Sherry’s mission with her company, Simply Celebrate (1:45)Why Sherry’s book is called “Say It Now” (4:38)What a “love list”is (9:28)How Sherry showed support to her grieving mother (19:17)To leverage technology to communicate and connect with others (32:33)Connect with SherryWebsiteInstagramBook - Say It NowDownload the LOVE LIST toolkit for freeLet'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 you can celebrate every day!The importance of CelbrationRequest 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 do you create your “new normal” while you are grieving?In this episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Diana Lockett. As Canada’s one and only Realignment Coach, Diana is a visionary leader with a gift for awakening her clients to release stress and anxiety so they can live life to the fullest. She creates safe and open spaces for her clients to experience all parts of themselves, especially their grief, through a lens of loving acceptance and realignment. Diana is also a 4 x International Bestselling author, Chief Communications Officer with Ignite Publishing, spiritual healer, and transformational speaker. Throughout this episode,  Diana talks with me about her journey navigating through grief and finding happiness along the way. She talks about the grief that she has been through in her life, focusing mostly on the major transitions that happened around the pandemic, and what she learned while grieving during these difficult times. Diana also talks about how to create a “new normal”through grief, how writing has helped her work through her emotions, and how her Re-Align to Thrive program can help people. Tune in and listen to episode 70 of Grief and Happiness, to learn from Diana Lockett about realigning while going through grief!In This Episode, You Will Learn:What realignment coaching is (1:15)About the grief that Diana has experienced (14:51)How Diana navigated her grief with awareness and intention (18:39)About Diana’s book, Ignite the Hunger In You (21:55)Strategies to create a “new normal” while you are grieving (24:56)Diana’s mission helping people Re-Align to Thrive (33:48)Connect with DianaFree ReAlign to Thrive PracticeWebsiteInstagramBooksLet'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:When you take a deep breath, you can feel how connected we all are.We all share the opportunity to breathe, to smile, to love.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 have you turned your tragedy into purpose?In this episode together, I am excited to be joined by Shauna Dukes. As a mother of four children, Shauna’s  life was forever changed when her son, Trucker, passed away. While navigating the horrible emotions that come with losing a child, Shauna felt inspired to write a book. Today, Shauna is the best selling author of Even If- A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life with Loss. Outside of her grief work, she is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Life Coach. She is blessed to call Maui home and enjoys every single day as the gift that it is.Throughout this episode,  Shauna talks with me about her grief and happiness journey after losing her son, Trucker. You will hear why she felt called to write her book Even If- A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life with Loss, the importance of connection after loss, the road trip that her family took to honor Trucker’s life, how she makes sure to feel all of her feelings, and more.Tune in and listen to episode 68 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how Shauna is living a joy-filled life despite losing her child. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The inspiration behind Shauna’s book, Even If  (1:28)Why connection is so important for humans (8:10)How Shauna and her family honored Trucker by blessing others (13:16)To allow yourself to feel all of your feelings (19:15)Connect with ShaunaWebsiteBook - Even If: A Holistic Approach to Grief & Living a Joy Filled Life With Loss InstagramLet'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 paying attention to what you eat?Eating consciously helps you feel your best.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.

Signs of grief aren’t just external, it impacts our physical health internally more than we think. In this episode together, I am excited to be joined by Rachel Posner. Rachel is a yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, counselor, and entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping people understand their nervous system and rewire their brains to change the way their bodies and minds respond to stress. Combining neuroscience and psychology, Rachel teaches people personalized mindfulness techniques practices to dissolve stress, build resilience and thrive.  Throughout this episode, Rachel talks with me about how grief impacts our nervous system and what we can do to lessen the effects. You will hear what she says is the first step in grieving, ways you can breathe properly to help increase relaxation, why it’s important to be intentional about what you’re thinking, and more. Stick around to the end to hear Rachel guide us through a calming mindfulness practice. Tune in and listen to episode 66 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how grief impacts our nervous system and ways to decrease stress!In This Episode, You Will Learn:What Rachel says is the first step for grieving (2:50)How grief impacts our nervous system (8:12)How we can rewire our brains for grief and happiness (15:22)To be intentional about what your mind is focusing on (19:30)A mindfulness practice with Rachel (20:30)Connect with RachelWebsiteFree Practice to Regulate Your Nervous SystemCourse WaitlistLet'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:Choose to move forward and find your people.People are out there waiting to be your friends.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 has music helped you along your grief and happiness journey? The power of song helps us connect to our emotions and discover a deeper healing. In this episode together, I am joined by the amazing Michele Blood. She is a  rockstar singer that has since taken her skills off the stage and into the spiritual realm. After experiencing a near-fatal car accident while touring in Australia, Michele  created positive Affirmation Songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success. She has traveled and worked alongside Bob Proctor, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Jack Canfield and many other transformational teachers. Michele’s Affirmation Songs  affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain, using melody and lyrics to send positive messages to the subconscious mind. Throughout this episode,  Michele shares with me her inspiring story of how she used music throughout her healing journey after a horrific car accident. You will hear about how her Affirmation Songs led her to working with some of the world’s most renowned spiritual leaders, why grief and happiness resonates with Michele’s journey, and what her advice and resources  are for listeners. Tune in and listen to episode 64 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how rockstar Michele healed herself and is helping heal others through her music!In This Episode, You Will Learn:The turning point in Michele’s rockstar lifestyle (1:47)When Michele began to work with spiritual leaders (13:14)Why grief and happiness resonates with Michele (18:40)Michele’s free resources for listeners (23:38)Connect with MicheleGet Michele’s Book For Free!WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLet'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:Hawaii has The Aloha of Spirit LawAunty Pilahi Paki wrote the Aloha Spirit Law when she foresaw that the world would experience great strife and would turn to Hawaii for healing. It was passed into law in Hawaii in 1986Request 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.

What is holding you back from surrendering to your grief? While you may think that surrendering is weak, it is the opposite. Surrendering allows us to embrace, understand, and connect to our emotions, helping us to heal. In this episode together, I am joined by the inspiring  Kute Blackson. As a transformational speaker and best-selling author, Kute wants to show people that surrendering isn’t giving up, it’s courageous. His most recent book, The Magic of Surrender, guides readers to help them move past their inner struggles, be empowered to let go of control, and discover how surrendering leads us towards more. Throughout this episode,  Kute talks with me about the power and strength we can gain from surrendering. You will hear how to surrender to feelings of grief, the misconception around surrendering, why we have been taught to resist surrendering, what Kute experienced when surrendering to his grief, and so much more. Tune in and listen to episode 62 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how you can build strength through surrendering from Kute! In This Episode, You Will Learn:How surrendering and grieving work together for healing (1:59)The misconception around surrendering (12:13)Why we resist surrendering (19:56)That no feelings are permanent (30:56)What we are in control of in life (44:44)Connect with KuteWebsiteInstagramFacebookBook - The Magic of SurrenderLet'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 holding in stress builds great pressure in your lifeHow sharing what you are dealing experiencing can help relieve that stressRequest 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.

Do you and your family members have a plan for what steps to take when one of you passes away?In this episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Jennifer O’Brien. After her husband Bob passed away - who was a Palliative Care and Hospice physician - Jennifer published The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, a book which details her journey going through grief from when Bob was diagnosed with metastatic cancer to when he passed away. The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal is an art journal that reads like you are talking with your best friend. The book has won a Nautilus silver award in the Death & Dying/Grief & Loss category, a Next Gen Indie Book gold for Relationships, an Independent Publishers (IPPY) bronze for Gift, and an International Impact Award for its Interior Design. Throughout this episode, Jennifer shares with me what she has learned about grief and end-of-life planning through her late husband’s work in hospice and her personal experience of losing her husband. You will learn about her book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, and how she is helping people to have more open conversations about death, grief, and end-of-life planning. Tune in and listen to episode 60 of Grief and Happiness, to learn about Jennifer’s grief journey and end-of-life planning expertise!In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Jennifer’s journey with grief (1:26)What’s next for Jennifer and her mission helping families through end of life preparation (14:57)To keep open communication with your family about end-of-life matters (22:30)About Jennifer’s  “At Peace Toolkit” (28:54)Connect with JenniferWebsiteResourcesBookLet'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 the Plumeria flower is a symbol of loveHow s flower can represent peace, beauty, strength, and loveRequest 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.

What have you learned about grief since experiencing it? In this episode together, I am excited to be joined by Diana Curtis. Diana is the host of the Growing Through Grief Podcast where she shares inspiration, grace, and a safe community for listeners in her weekly episodes. She is also an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, and the founder of a powerful coaching practice, Coaching to the Heart. Through her coaching, Diana helps guide women who are seeking a compassionateapproach to healing. Throughout this episode, Diana shares her advice for listeners who are struggling to navigate their feelings of grief. You will hear what she says to people who are grieving, why she relies on curiosity to understand her emotions, when unresolved grief tends to reveal itself, and how she is living with grief and happiness. Tune in and listen to episode 58 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how we can learn and grow throughout our grief journey!In This Episode, You Will Learn:Diana’s approach to grief (1:40)What Diana says to someone who is going through grief (9:39)Why Diana turns to curiosity (19:18)When unresolved grief reveals itself (28:16)What brings Diana happiness throughout grief (35:47)Connect with Asshana Solaris:WebsiteEmail 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:The value of water in our livesThe importance of self-careRequest 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 was the last time you consciously worked on your breathing? In this episode together, I am excited to be joined by Asshana Solaris. She is the co-founder of the profound practice of Clarity Breathwork along with her additional training in the healing arts integrating Breathwork, Light Body Meditation, and Somatic Experiencing. Through the hundreds of workshops and retreats that Asshana has led around the world, she is sharing her  gentle, feminine approach to healing, transformation and embodiment. Asshana continues to inspire so many people to live life to the fullest and share their gifts with the world.Throughout this episode, Asshana talks to me about breathwork and how it can be used to help us move through our grief. You will learn how breathwork allows us to breathe into our fears, the ways that Western Culture tries to hide death, Asshana’s advice for allowing yourself to let go, an example of her clarity breathwork, and so much more. Tune in and listen to episode 56 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how to find clarity and peace through breathwork from Asshana!In This Episode, You Will Learn:The healing powers of breathwork  (1:27)Asshana’s perspective on death and embracing it as part of life (11:04)That our spirit is safe when it is time for us to leave our body (23:27)An example of Asshana’s clarity breathwork (27:28)Connect with Asshana Solaris:WebsiteVibrate Up 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:The importance of staying in touch with people when you live aloneThe importance of cultivating friendshipsRequest 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.