Grief & Happiness

What if grief could inspire healing? Dive into Michael Sudman’s deeply moving story of turning daily updates during his wife’s final days into a journal of love, grace, and purpose. In today's episode,  I'm joined by the Family Law Attorney and Writer Michael Sudman . Michael shares his journey of navigating grief and finding healing through writing after the loss of his wife, Cheryl. He reve...

Taking the time to thoughtfully write a handwritten note is so special. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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...

From tending to survivors to honoring the fallen, Robin Garrison’s firsthand account of Maui’s fires reveals the heartbreak and humanity behind the headlines. In today's episode, I'm joined by Robin Garrison ,a nurse practitioner and hospice nurse on Maui, who discusses her work in street medicine and community healing. Robin shares deeply personal stories about supporting houseless individuals, e...

What to you receive from giving gifts? Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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 here Requ...

Feeling more fulfilled in life than ever before might seem impossible after profound loss. Explore how journaling, recognizing signs from loved ones, and embracing the transformative power of grief can lead to unexpected joy and purpose. In this episode, I'm joined by a fellow podcast host, Kathy Gleason, who started her podcast As I Live and Grieve in November 2020. She openly shares her journey...

What intention can you create to help you through the holidays? What will you do to take good care of yourself? Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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:...

Explore how the art of poetry transforms pain into resilience and helps navigate life’s toughest moments. In today's episode , I'm joined by the renowned voice actor, author, and poetry therapy facilitator Bill Ratner . Bill brings a deeply personal and insightful perspective to the episode, sharing the profound impact of early losses on his emotional and creative development. He reveals intimate...

What have you always wanted to learn about? Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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 here...

Could setting boundaries and saying 'yes' to yourself be the key to transforming grief?  In this episode , I'm joined by transformational coach Vickie Menendez , who shares her deeply personal journey through profound loss and the powerful ways she has learned to heal. Drawing from her 35 years in self-care and trauma healing, Vickie discusses the importance of tuning into the body’s physical...

Episode 285 Rhythm Reminders The constant rhythms of your lives remind us of the preciousness of life. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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...

Have you ever felt grief physically? This episode reveals why and how somatic practices can help you cope. In today's episode , I'm joined by Grief Psychotherapist and Nonprofit Founder Amy Pickett-Williams . Amy shares her personal and professional journey as a grief psychotherapist and her motivation behind founding the LIGHT Movement. Drawing from her experience working with diverse types of lo...

Do you find yourself complaining about your grief? Discover how you can fix this situation! Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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 m...

Behind every war hero lies an untold story of pain and resilience—join Becky Ellis as she breaks decades of silence in her unforgettable memoir. In this episode , I'm joined by the author Becky Ellis who talks about her memoir, Little Avalanches. A daughter of a highly decorated combat veteran, Becky refers to herself as a “veteran of the war fought at home.” Her work highlights the often-overlook...

What are your memories of celebrating the lives of your loved ones? How would you like to be remembered? Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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 ca...

Could the lessons from a rescue dog transform how we handle grief and gratitude? In this episode , I'm joined by the Author, Speaker, and Consultant Leslie Yerkes . Leslie is a best-selling business book author with six books translated into dozens of languages and worldwide sales. In recent years her journey of rescuing and caring for dogs led her to write children's books that address theme...

You never know when your last conversation will be with a loved one, so be sure in each conversation you have to make it filled with love. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here. You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief ...

What if grief was more than just sadness—what if it was a spectrum of emotions as rich and varied as a 152-color crayon box? In this episode , I'm joined by the Poet, Biographer, and Memoirist Molly Peacock. Molly shares her experiences of how her husband’s long illness and widowhood have informed her work, particularly in her new book The Widow’s Crayon Box. After her husband’s death, she realize...

How you can help. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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 here Request your Awaken Your...

Grief does not only mean that someone has passed but it is also the loss of the path you thought you were going to take and the person you used to be but can not be anymore.  In this episode , I’m joined by the Writer, Author, and Freelance Journalist, Julie Fingersh. Julie found her way back to writing once her career as a stay-at-home mother of two ended. In her braided memoir, “Stay”, she...

Be sure to share your treasured life stories with the family and friends you know would love to have them. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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...

What does mourning and grieving look like if it is not the type of loss we can grieve independent of our physicality and is intimately tied to our bodies? In today’s episode , I'm joined by a certified DONA International Postpartum Doula and Grief Educator Eileen Santos Rosete . Experiencing pregnancy loss twice during her motherhood journey, Eileen is helping women feel seen, held, and honored. A...

Writing letters to my loved ones in my journal helps me to feel close to them. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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, Gr...

Is it possible to talk about grief, honor our loved ones, and move forward with our grief without living in sorrow and despair? In today's special episode, I'm joined by the Author, Actor, Transformational Coach, and Grief Expert, James LaVeck. The loss of James' second husband changed not only the way he felt and perceived the loss of his first husband but also his whole perspective on grief and...

Do you know what your purpose is right now?  Listen to this to discover how to find or refine your purpose. Let's Connect: You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here You 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:...

Losing the person who was the center pole of your tent will cause your tent to fall, regardless of whether or not you are a grief specialist. Being a grief specialist doesn't mean you are immune to grief; it means you are better equipped to go through it. In this episode , I'm joined by the Podcast Host, TEDx Speaker, and trauma-trained Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis . As a grief specialist...