I Choose Happy With Marilyn

The Comfy
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

We all carry something. In this soulful and deeply human podcast, Marilyn Getas Byrne holds heartfelt conversations with people who’ve lived through the unthinkable—and made their way back to joy. These are real stories of pain, healing, and what it truly means to choose happy.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep35: When the Body Stops Listening: Steve Georgeson on Living with MS and Redefining Strength

    This week on I Choose Happy, Marilyn sits down with her longtime friend Steve Georgeson for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to keep living fully when your body begins to change in ways you never expected. Steve was just 29 years old — a new dad, a husband, and a firefighter in the prime of his life — when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, he shares what it’s been like to live with MS for more than 26 years: the grief of losing ease and mobility, the invisible mental and physical toll of the disease, and the long journey of learning to adapt without losing himself in the process. He also opens up about the challenge of accepting help, the freedom he found in redefining independence, and the perspective that has helped him keep choosing gratitude, connection, and joy. In honor of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, this is a conversation about more than the diagnosis. It’s about identity, family, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up for life... even when life starts to look very different than you imagined.__________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here.__________Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com__________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

    41 min

  2. MAR 24

    Ep34: A Life Lived Fully: Irene Audet on Choosing Life - and Letting Go

    At 55 years old, Irene Audet was stepping into a new chapter of life—her children grown, her career evolving, and a sense that life was finally opening up in a new way.Then, everything changed. Diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer despite never having smoked, Irene found herself facing a reality she never expected. In this deeply moving conversation, Irene shares her journey through diagnosis and treatment, and the mindset that has carried her through it. She speaks with honesty about the limits of positive thinking, the power of appreciation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who love and support you. She also opens up about a deeply personal decision—to live her life fully, without chasing more time, and to choose dignity at the end of her life when she is no longer able to care for herself. This is a conversation about clarity, courage, and what it truly means to live. It also serves as a reminder that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death—even among people who have never smoked—and that listening to your body and advocating for your health matters. Connect with Irene:TikTok: @oneamazinglife__________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here.__________Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com__________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

    45 min

  3. MAR 17

    Ep 33: Attention, Please: The Super Power of the ADHD Brain with Diane Provo

    ADHD is often misunderstood as a lack of focus. But what if the real challenge is regulating attention? In this episode, Marilyn welcomes back childhood development expert Diane Provo to unpack the truth about ADHD. Together they explore what life feels like inside the ADHD brain, why procrastination and distraction are often misinterpreted, and how creativity, sensitivity, and passion are actually some of the greatest strengths of these minds. From anxiety and dopamine to parenting strategies and classroom challenges, Diane shares practical insights that can help children with attention regulation issues build confidence and thrive. A powerful and compassionate conversation for parents, educators, and anyone seeking to better understand the ADHD brain.__________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here.__________Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com__________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

    59 min

  4. MAR 10

    Ep32: An I Choose Happy Encore with Adam Bremen: Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

    In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March, we’re re-releasing a conversation that means so much to the I Choose Happy community. Born three months premature while his parents were visiting family on vacation, Adam Bremen entered the world fighting — and he’s been choosing life ever since. Living with cerebral palsy, he grew up in a home rooted in love, creativity, and a belief that limitations don’t define us. His parents taught him early to focus on what he can do — a mindset that continues to shape his life. In this moving episode, Adam shares the experiences that shaped him: the strength of his family, the independence he built through curiosity and grit, the career that fueled his purpose, and the love story that changed his life. He also reflects on navigating profound loss and how he continues to live forward with gratitude, humor, and hope. Adam’s story is a powerful reminder that resilience, connection, and a can-do spirit can carry us through anything life brings.__________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here.__________Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com__________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

    52 min

  5. MAR 3

    Ep31: When the Heart Tears Open: Surviving, Letting Go, and Learning to Live Again with Lori Hand Jankowski

    Four days after giving birth to her youngest daughter, Lori Hand Jankowski was living in the fullness of new motherhood. Surrounded by her husband, her four children, and the life they had built together. Then, without warning, her heart tore open. What followed was a fight for survival that few people could imagine. Multiple open-heart surgeries. Months in a medically induced coma. And the moment she woke up to learn she would never walk again. Paralyzed from the waist down, Lori was suddenly faced with rebuilding her life... not only as a woman, but as a mother, a partner, and a person trying to make sense of everything she had lost - and everything she still had. In this deeply honest conversation, Lori shares how she navigated motherhood from a wheelchair, the quiet grief and unexpected beauty that lived side by side in her healing, and how the trauma that nearly took her life would eventually reshape her future in ways she never saw coming. This is a story about survival, letting go, and choosing to stay. It's about learning that even when your heart tears open, life can still hold joy on the other side.------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.

    54 min

  6. FEB 24

    Ep30: After the Finish Line: Olympian Nick Cunningham's Journey to Purpose

    Olympian Nick Cunningham spent his life chasing speed. From a young sprinter growing up in Monterey, California, to representing Team USA on the world’s biggest stage… his identity was built on discipline, belief, and the pursuit of a dream that carried him across the globe - shooting down the ice at nearly 90 miles an hour. But what happens when the dream ends? In this deeply honest conversation, Nick opens up about the unexpected grief that followed his Olympic career; the quiet depression that set in when the structure and identity he had known disappeared, and the difficult question so many high performers face: Who am I now? What followed was not another race - but a return to himself. Today, as a coach and mentor, Nick has found great purpose helping others believe in their own potential, proving that sometimes losing the dream you thought defined you is what leads you to the life you were meant to live. This is a story about identity, resilience, and discovering that the finish line isn’t the end of the story. It’s where a new one begins. Connect with Nick on instagram: @bobsledr------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.

    50 min

  7. FEB 17

    Ep29: The Teacher in Everything: Suzanne Marie Berman on Loss, Sobriety, and Devotion to Life

    Actress Suzanne Marie Berman has spent more than fifty years in front of the camera. From her earliest days as a child performer, to a lifelong career in film, television, and national commercials. But behind the spotlight was a personal journey marked by addiction, devastating loss, and the long road back to herself. After the sudden death of her husband, Suzanne made the life-altering decision to get sober. What followed was not a single moment of healing, but a lifelong practice: learning to accept what she could not control, rebuilding relationships, and discovering how to keep moving forward even when life brought unexpected hardship, including a traumatic accident that would test her strength once again. Through it all, Suzanne developed a powerful philosophy: to look for the teacher in every moment. In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, she shares what it means to move from surviving… to thriving, and how devotion, gratitude, and daily practice can help us reclaim our lives.------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.

    38 min

  8. FEB 10

    Ep28: It Ends With Us: Perry Power on Breaking Generational Silence

    Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse. Please listen with care. Silence can travel quietly through families, shaping how we love, how we cope, and how we survive. In this deeply moving conversation, Marilyn speaks with actor, author, and founder of The Survivor Movement, Perry Power, about what it takes to break that silence and stop cycles of harm from repeating. Perry shares how his own experience as a survivor led him to write Breaking the Silence, build a global community for others to find their voice, and create the upcoming film It Ends With Me. At the heart of his work is a simple, urgent truth: healing begins when one person decides, “it ends with me.” As Perry reflects on purpose, courage, and the cost of silence, his words carry Marilyn back into her own family story - to a chapter she has rarely spoken about before. Together, they explore how secrets shape lives, how truth can liberate, and how speaking out can be both painful and profoundly life-giving. This episode is an invitation to listen gently, to consider where silence lives in your own story, and to remember that telling the truth, even when it’s hard, can be an act of love. Connect with Perry:instagram: @iamperrypoweriamperrypower.com------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.

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About

We all carry something. In this soulful and deeply human podcast, Marilyn Getas Byrne holds heartfelt conversations with people who’ve lived through the unthinkable—and made their way back to joy. These are real stories of pain, healing, and what it truly means to choose happy.

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  • Creator
    The Comfy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Comfy

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