Grief & Happiness

“I’ll be happy when…” We’ve all thought this at one point or another, but it’s time we all stop waiting on external factors in life and embrace being happy for no reason!    In this fortieth episode together, I am joined by the incredible author, Marci Shimoff. Marci’s books include the international bestsellers Happy for No Reason and Love for No Reason.   She is also the co-author...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: •     How to Identify what you wish for The importance of habits Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here https://www.griefandhappiness.com/pl/2147595767 Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter - @ThreattEmily Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Faceboo...

How has music helped you along your healing journey? When we are going through grief, listening to music is a great way to connect and feel all of the emotions we are going through.    In this thirty-eighth episode together, I am joined by the amazing singer-songwriter, Rickie Byars. Throughout her three-decade career as a solo artist, Music & Arts Director, and as Founder /Director...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: •A way to live in the moment •The value of letting go of things that do not serve you Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter - @ThreattEmily Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Facebook Request your Awaken Your Happiness...

It can be hard for many people to embrace the difficult and mixed emotions that grief makes us feel. However, after we accept these emotions and begin to walk through life with them, we can slowly turn that walking into dancing.    In this thirty-sixth episode together, I am joined by Edy Nathan. Edy is a speaker, psychotherapist, and bestselling author of It's Grief , where she examines...

In This Episode, You Will Learn: About how the words you say affect Your life The value of journaling while grieving. Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here: https://www.griefandhappiness.com/pl/2147595767 Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter - @ThreattEmily Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Gr...

What creative outlets have helped you express yourself and the grief you are feeling?   In this thirty-fourth episode together, I am joined by Linda Shanti McCabe. Linda is a  licensed clinical psychologist, author, and artist.  After her Dad died, followed by her husband 3 months later, Linda Shanti McCabe, realized everything she previously knew about grief was wrong. She tur...

What’s good about today? Whether you’re grieving or going through a tough season of life, looking at the positive in each and every day will make the hard moments more bearable.    In this thirty-third episode together, I am joined by Chris Cochran. On September 1, 2021, Chris lost his oldest son, Christian, to a  rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcino. During Christian’s year-...

How are you continuing the legacy of a friend or family member who has passed on? One way we can honor loved ones we have lost is by sharing the lessons, advice, and stories they shared with us.    In this thirty-second episode together, I am joined by Susan Combs. Susan is the best-selling author of Pancakes for Roger , a book that shares the lessons she learned from her father, Roger,...

“Purpose becomes passion when it gets personal”   In this thirty-first episode together, I am joined by Jeff Johnston. Since losing his oldest son to a drug overdose and years later his wife to alcoholism, Jeff has a very unique perspective on grief and happiness. He knew that he could either choose to go down a road of coping with anger and unhealthy habits or a road of strength, meaning, an...

How have the events from your childhood contributed to your grief? For children who have been abused or neglected and find themselves in the foster care system, grief manifests from losing stability and a sense of longing.    In this thirtieth episode together, I am joined by Alda Marian St. James. Alda is a poet, artist, and overall incredible woman. When Alda and her late husband moved...

Do you have feelings of unresolved grief? There are wonderful resources out there that can help us to accept our emotions and embrace our grief with our happiness.    In this twenty ninth episode together, I am joined by the inspirational Charlene Gorzela. Charlene is a Grief Recovery Specialist and the podcast host of Grief Recovery Now . After 26 years working as a corporate CEO in Chi...

What have you done with the ashes of your loved ones that you’ve lost?  Turning the ashes into something beautiful is a great way to honor their life and the beauty of their soul.    In this twenty eighth episode together, I am joined by the amazing Robin Collier. Robin is the founder of The Ash Experiment, a glass blowing company that infuses cremated ashes into their glass. Robin...

Growing pains are a necessary part of personal growth. When we experience periods of struggles and sadness, just remember that they are the catalyst for that next-best version of ourselves.    In this twenty seventh episode together, I am joined by the amazing Kubra Ozguvenc, aka the “Happiness Alchemist”, all the way from Belgium. Kubra is a coach, author, and international speaker who...

Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide   In this twenty sixth episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Dean Lambert. For almost 30 years, Dean has worked with funeral professionals to help them connect and serve the families facing one of the most challenging moments of their lives: the loss of a loved one. As a father who has experienced the loss of a child, he knows first hand...

What tools do you use to process your grief? Writing can be incredibly therapeutic and helpful when working through the many emotions that come with grief.    In this twenty fifth episode together, I am joined by the inspiring Caroline Nadine Helsing. Caroline is the author of the book Unapologetic: Tales of the Original Party Crasher in which she tells stories about her mother who passe...

How do you nurture your soul? Each of us have our own unique trauma and grief and it’s important to give yourself grace, embrace your grief, and ignite your inner spirit so you can find inner peace.     In this twenty fourth episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Lydia Knorr.  After being widowed without warning, navigating cancer, and overcoming a period of unhealthy c...

Are you seeking a deeper meaning for life? Understanding the science and spirituality behind the human consciousness will lead to a spiritual transformation.    In this twenty third episode together, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Eben Alexander. Dr. Alexander is an academically acclaimed  neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife , &...

Are you comfortable openly talking about grief? Accepting that loss is inevitable and embracing grief can be incredibly healing, but we first have to open up the conversation about it.    In this twenty second episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Reverend Rich Carlini who is an ordained Unity minister and currently serves the Unity congregation in Davis, California.  He is...

Growth and change are inevitable throughout our lives, so it’s important to understand that it is normal to have a different experience processing grief within each stage of life.    In this twenty first episode together, I am joined by Barby Ingle, best-selling author and reality personality. Barby lives with multiple rare and chronic diseases; reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), migral...

Losing a partner is devastating. However, hearing stories of how other widows and widowers were able to live in both grief and happiness is an inspiring reminder that we are all capable of loving more than one person in our lifetime.     In this twentieth episode together, I am joined by Jessica Ayers. In 2014, she lost her husband, Justin, to a stray bullet three days after giving...

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? Grief fell over the world that morning as the planes crashed through the Twin Towers.    In this eighteenth episode together , I am so excited to be joined by the inspiring Inez Ribustello. Inez is the author of the book, Life After Windows, a memoir about how 9/11 completely changed the direction of her life. Throughout the memoir, I...

What tools have helped you to express and move through the emotions of grief and happiness? Whether it is writing, speaking, support groups, or the many other tools and resources, lean into what helps you process your feelings.    In this seventeenth episode together, I am so excited to be joined by the wonderful John Polo.  In January of 2016, John lost his wife, Michelle, to...

How do you know when you’re ready to graduate from the pain of your grief?   In this sixteenth episode together , I am so excited to have the inspiring Sherrie Dunlevy with me today. Sherrie is a former NBC News Anchor where she covered the Wheeling, WV area for nearly 30 years both on television and radio. Today she is a best selling author, inspirational speaker, Founder of the Graduating G...

Are you hiding from the grief in your life? It’s time to stop hiding and embrace our grief in order to live again with happiness.    In this fifteenth episode together , I am so happy to have Patricia Doucet joining me all the way from Nova Scotia. Patricia is a cancer survivor, a divorcee, an artist, a pianist, and a writer. She has experienced a variety of grief throughout her life whi...