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Grief & Happiness Emily Thiroux Threatt
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Aloha! Welcome to the Grief and Happiness podcast. My name is Emily Thiroux Threatt, and I am your host. I am the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief, The Grief and Happiness Handbook, and creator of Grief and Happiness Cards: Gentle Support for Dealing with Grief and Finding Happiness
My purpose with the Grief and Happiness Podcast is to demonstrate to people who are dealing with grief and loss that they can grieve and be happy at the same time. The wide variety of guests address the myriad of issues that arise with loss and the spectrum of how grief and happiness relate. After a loved one dies, often people say they will never be happy again. By covering thought-provoking topics like creativity, compassion, community, purpose, inner peace, strength, coping, surrendering, and resilience with authors, speakers, coaches, and friends, listeners find inspiration and confidence guiding them on their grief journey. Each week the podcast showcases an interview with an inspiring guest and an additional brief podcast with a message of support and comfort.
Anyone dealing with grief or loss can come to the Grief and Happiness podcast to find comfort, support, love, and happiness. You are welcome here to learn ways to live your best life.
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Are You Dealing With Fear?
Here is an idea that can help you release that fear!
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 here
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Making Up the Gods: A Journey Through Grief and Writing with Marion Agnew
How can integrating personal experiences with creative writing can help us explore the complexities of grief and family separation?
In this episode, I'm joined by the Editor and exceptional Writer Marion Agnew. Her diverse technical and creative writing background allows her to bring a unique perspective on grief, personal loss, and healing. Her latest work, "Making Up The Gods," is a sincere and thoughtful exploration of tragedy and recovery, new and old relationships, and a profound discussion about when to let the past rest.
Throughout this episode, Marion shares vivid examples of writing's transformative power and how writing her latest novel helped navigate grief's intricacies, inspiring new ways of thinking about personal loss and healing. Marion also talks about the story behind writing her first book, "Reverberations," which was born of the need to understand, describe, and contain her mother's disease, the power of community when dealing with grief and loss, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 238 of Grief and Happiness and discover how creative writing can be a powerful tool for coping with grief and transforming personal loss into a source of inspiration and connection.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Marion's background (1:00)What is "Making Up The Gods" about, and why did Marion decide to write it (2:30)Using writing as therapy (8:20)Using drawing and meditating as creative expressions (12:40)The importance of support systems when dealing with loved ones' illness (19:30)Why using creative writing as a coping mechanism is an excellent idea (23:30)Marion talks about the sharing spirit that reigns within the dementia community (25:40)
Connect with Marion Agnew:
WebsiteInstagramBook: Marion Agnew - Making Up the GodsBook: Marion Agnew - Reverberations: A Daughter's Meditations on Alzheimer's
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What is the Ideal Way to Deal With Grief
Spoiler alert: There is no ideal way, but there are some good suggestions to help in this short podcast.
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 here
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The Art of Confronting Grief and Loss: A Writer's Journey with Ona Gritz
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on murder and violent crimes. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode.
Is it possible to find peace and healing in writing about our darkest moments?
In this episode, I'm joined by the multiple-award-winning and accomplished Author Ona Gritz. Ona is a talented writer and poet, blog editor for "Wordgathering," the recipient of "The Poetry Archive Now: Wordview 2020 Project," and the owner of an uncomplicated, sensitive, and touching writing style. Her latest work, the moving memoir, "Everywhere I Look," is a beautifully written love letter to her sister, brutally murdered in 1982, when Ona was 19 years old, and her sister, Angie, 25.
Throughout this episode, Ona talks about why she decided to uncover her sister's life and deal with the aftermath of her tragic murder. Ona also talks about why she chose prose to write about her sister's life as an accomplished poet, writing's role in her healing process, the undeniable healing properties of creative expression, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 236 of Grief and Happiness and discover how writing can help you navigate pain and grief and bring you closer to the loved ones you've lost.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Ona talks about her background and the tragic loss of her sister, Angie (1:00)How not knowing the details of her sister's death impacted Ona (3:10)Ona talks about the process of writing directly to Angie (7:20)How Ona explored her feelings of guilt and shame through writing (12:20)The cathartic and therapeutic aspects of writing about grief (19:40)
Connect with Ona Gritz:
WebsiteInstagramBook: Ona Gritz - Everywhere I LookOna Gritz books
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Doodling Your Grief
Getting lost in creating beautiful designs and colors can allow a healthy break from feelings of loss.
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 here
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End-of-Life Care - Creating Readiness and Peaceful Transitions with Stefanie Elkins
Starting conversations about death and dying is not easy, but we know this is a fate each one of us will meet.
In today's episode, I'm joined by the Family Caregiver Consultant, Aging Life Care Manager, End-of-Life Doula, and Founder, Stefanie Elkins. Stefanie founded Be Present Care, where she offers guidance and support for life transitions, and Death over Drafts, a community she built by combining her two passions, crafting beer and welcoming conversations around death and dying.
Throughout this episode, Stefanie and I discuss the importance of encouraging end-of-life conversations. As we recognize why it is so hard to have them, Stefanie points out the multiple benefits of having a clear action plan before it is too late. You'll also hear Stefanie's thoughts on comfort care when curative care isn't an option, end-of-life planning, the beautiful story behind Death over Drafts, the importance of making final wishes known, and much more.
Tune in to episode 234 of Grief and Happiness and equip yourself with the tools needed to discuss death, dying, final wishes, and end-of-life planning.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Why comfort care is so important when medicine can't do anything else (6:00)The importance of discussing death and dying before it is too late (11:40)How end-of-life planning can make your and your loved ones' lives simpler and less painful (18:00)How to start discussing end-of-life planning (24:40)Stefanie talks about Death over Drafts and its beautiful community (32:40)Why creating readiness is so crucial (43:00)
Connect with Stefanie Elkins:
Be Present CareYouTubeLinkedInFacebookDeath Over Drafts
Let's Connect:
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