Grief & Happiness

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...

Have you or someone you know experienced sexual assault? Among the many emotions that healing from a sexual assault can bring up, is grief.    In this fourteenth episode together , I am so excited to be joined by Candice Smiley. Candice is a blogger, social marketer, podcaster, mother, and a survivor of sexual assault. Twenty years ago, Candice’s life was forever changed when she survive...

Do you have seniors in your life that you care for? As people age, physical touch tends to diminish but the human need for it remains the same.    In this thirteenth episode together , I am so excited to be joined by Linda Mac Dougall. Linda is a holistic health practitioner, author, speaker, trainer/educator, and massage therapist specializing in seniors and the disabled. Through her wo...

Have you let grief take over your life? Seeking joy and laughter amidst the grieving process is so important so you can embrace life after loss.    In this twelfth episode together , I am so excited to be joined by Allen Klein. After his wife died at age 34 from a rare liver disease, Allen began to recognize how important it was for him to find the happiness within the grief. He has sinc...

Do signs show up in your life that are sent from loved ones that you’ve lost? These symbols and messages are an amazing representation of living with grief and happiness.    In this eleventh episode together , I am so excited to be joined by Brent Scarpo. Brent’s two passions in the life coaching and entertainment industry. He is a former casting director and has worked on iconic films s...

How do you prepare for death? That’s a question that isn’t easy to think about but it’s one we can’t ignore.    In this tenth episode together , I am excited to be joined by Amy Bishop. Amy is an End-Of-Life Doula where she works to help her clients create an end-of-life plan so that the wishes of the dying are honored and those they leave behind are supported. Amy is the founder of Cros...

Have you felt judged during your grieving process? There is no right way to grieve and each person’s process is completely unique.    In this ninth episode together , I am excited to be joined by Melo Garcia. Melo is a licensed and certified grief specialist who is passionate about supporting those grieving. Within three years, Melo lost her father, her child Chloe, and her mother. Feeli...

There’s never a good time for illness or loss. If you have lost someone or are providing support towards a sick loved one all while still juggling other responsibilities, don’t forget to take the time that you need  to grieve.    In this eighth episode together , I am excited to be joined by Phyllis Johnson. Phyllis is the founder and owner of PKJ Consulting where she provides clien...

Have you found yourself ‘stuck’ in life after experiencing grief? Many people don’t know how to move forward after they have lost someone and it’s important to seek out tools and resources to gain clarity.    In this seventh episode together , I am excited to be joined by Deborah Atella. Deborah is an international best selling author, certified life coach, Reiki master & meditation...

Do you or a loved one live with depression, grief, or both? When navigating these painful emotions individually or together, it’s important to understand that we are not suffering from our feelings, rather we are living with them.    In this sixth episode together , I am excited to be joined by Rev Rachel Hollander. Rachel is a speaker, teacher, writer, performer, podcaster, singer/song-...

Do you escape reality through reading? If you are struggling along your grieving journey, turning to fictional stories that focus on grief may help you to understand and  process your emotions. In this fifth episode together , I am delighted to be joined by Emma G. Rose. Emma is a Maine author of contemporary fantasy and mythological weirdness, the owner and founder of the Imperative Press&nb...

“It’s not being happy that you’re grieving or that something has caused you grief, it is that you are allowed to grieve and be happy at the same time”   In this fourth episode together , I am delighted to be joined by Bevin Farrand. In November of 2019, Bevin’s husband Mark took her on a whirlwind trip to France for her 40th birthday. Five days after they returned from the trip, the unth...

How do you actively choose happiness every day? Happiness doesn’t mean you don’t feel the emotions of the tough stuff, it just means that you’re choosing to not let it consume you.    In this third episode together , I am joined by Leah Sindelar. Leah is a Holistic Leadership Coach & Clairvoyant Lightworker, passionate about awakening the spiritual gifts in others and supporting them...

There is a unique duality that comes when facing a celebration and a tragedy at the same time. Instead of using the joy of the celebration as a bandaid for the tragedy, it’s important to take the time to grieve properly while embracing the happiness.    In this second episode together , I am joined by Lisa Herrington, an amazing woman who has discovered a way to overcome her grief with p...

Grief and happiness are two words that we rarely find in the same sentence, let alone think of them as different parts of the same journey. After an unsolicited and vast experience in grieving, I've discovered that it is possible to grieve and be happy simultaneously, and my mission is to help people realize that.    In this first episode together , I share parts of my journey through gr...