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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    A Good Death

    What is your definition of a good death? 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Good Death

  2. 5d ago

    He Lost His Dad on 9/11 at 12 — Then Built a Podcast Empire on Grief

    If you've ever wondered how getting deliberately lost could help you heal, episode 456 of Grief and Happiness is for you. David Ferrugio, host of Dead Talks Podcast, shares how losing his father on 9/11 at 12 led to hundreds of conversations about grief and the afterlife. From a solo motorbike ride into Thailand's dark hills to the guilt over public attention, David shows how isolation and risk can carry us through grief. In This Episode, You Will Learn: (00:58) David Ferrugio's introduction and the origin of Dead Talks (01:49) Losing his father on 9/11 at age 12 (04:07) Why grief feels universal yet deeply isolating (06:36) Finding community through grief camps and shared experience (08:40) The unexpected path to writing his book (11:15) Why he kept the book eclectic instead of prescriptive (13:40) Finding hope in hundreds of stories, and a solo ride into Thailand's unknown (18:45) The illusion of control and learning to adapt (19:21) Saying yes to uncertainty as a way through grief (26:29) Dead Talks Podcast and his upcoming book, You're Not Dead Yet David Ferrugio hosts Dead Talks Podcast, which for six years has normalized conversations about grief, loss, and the afterlife through guests' own experiences with death. Having lost his father on 9/11 at 12, he learned the value of sharing stories, a loss that became the foundation of his work and has led to hundreds of conversations on grief and the afterlife. He's also author of the forthcoming book You're Not Dead Yet, out September 8th, blending his story with lessons from his guests. In this episode, David traces how losing his father at 12 shaped an evolving understanding of grief, describing the paradox of feeling isolated despite strong family support, and how guilt over the attention his loss received sparked Dead Talks as a way to spotlight other people's stories. He describes his upcoming book as an eclectic, non-prescriptive collection of perspectives rather than a formula for healing, and shares a story about a solo motorbike ride in Thailand that became a metaphor for stepping into the unknown. The episode closes on how saying yes to uncertainty, and taking the next step, often carries people through grief. Connect with David Ferrugio: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Podcast: DEAD Talks Book: David Ferrugio - You’re Not Dead Yet Let's Connect:  Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 28

    Reflections on Manifestation

    Have you tried manifestation? What have you manifested? What is the difference for you between mourning and grief? 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reflections on Manifestation

  4. Aug 25

    Why This Grieving Father Forgave His Daughter's Killer — For Himself, Not for Him

    Episode 454 of Grief and Happiness features author Arik Housley on losing his 18-year-old daughter, Alaina, in the 2018 Borderline Bar & Grill mass shooting. He shares his path to forgiveness and post-traumatic growth, from his teenage son's eulogy the night of the tragedy to the well-meaning phrases that missed the mark, offering practical wisdom on showing up for the grieving. In This Episode, You Will Learn: (01:00) Arik Housley introduces himself and the loss of his daughter, Alaina (02:16) Finding strength in vulnerability, and a story that reshaped his faith (04:46) The night of the Borderline shooting and the family's evacuation (07:52) His 14-year-old son's decision to write a eulogy that same night (09:57) Speaking at the Parents of Murdered Children's Conference (14:29) Navigating the line between giving privacy and creating isolation (17:06) What to say — and what not to say — to someone who's grieving (20:36) Why "I know how you feel" can do more harm than good (24:47) Choosing joy and carrying love forward after unimaginable loss (25:45) The story behind his book, Always November Arik Housley is an author, entrepreneur, and public speaker based in Napa Valley, California, where he has spent nearly 30 years building a portfolio of businesses spanning grocery stores, a winery, and a restaurant. He is the father of Alaina Housley, killed at 18 in the 2018 mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, and author of the bestselling memoir Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love and Resilience, co-written with novelist Holly Lynn Payne. In Alaina's memory, he and his wife, Hannah, founded Alaina's Voice Foundation, supporting mental health and education, and he now speaks widely at universities and conferences on grief and resilience. In this episode, Arik shares the story behind Always November, from the night his family learned of Alaina's murder to the post-traumatic growth that followed, including his decision to forgive the shooter for his own sake, and how he helped his teenage son process the loss of his sister. Much of the conversation turns practical, as Arik offers guidance for supporting the grieving: navigating the line between giving space and disappearing, and why saying something imperfect beats saying nothing at all. He closes by reflecting on how honesty, even when painful, builds the trust that carries families through tragedy. Connect with Arik Housley: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Substack Book: Arik Housley - Always November Let's Connect:  Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 21

    The Key to Happiness

    Keeping track of what makes you happy can make you happier! 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Key to Happiness

  6. Aug 18

    The "Elegant Exit": Why This Divorce Coach Says Splitting Up Doesn't Have to Be a War

    If you've ever felt divorce only leaves one way to fight, episode 452 of Grief and Happiness is for you. Divorce coach Karen McNenny reframes divorce as its own kind of grief, sharing tools for splitting with dignity, from a "divorce announcement" to protecting kids caught in the middle. In This Episode, You Will Learn: (01:04) Karen McNenny's divorce story and founding the Good Divorce Academy (03:23) Emily on staying in an unhappy marriage because she felt she "had to" (04:17) Why society permits changing everything except marital status (07:52) The "elegant exit" and Karen's mayonnaise-jar metaphor for knowing it's over (10:45) The shame and judgment divorcing families face, and how to support them (13:23) The "divorce announcement" tool for controlling the narrative (17:30) Why kids should never be the mediator or messenger between parents (20:54) Comparing the grief of divorce versus losing a spouse to death (31:10) Karen's wound-to-scar metaphor for how divorce grief heals Karen McNenny is a mediator, certified divorce coach, and co-parenting specialist, and the founder of The Good Divorce Academy. A Montana native with a BFA from Montana State University and graduate studies in London as a Rotary International Scholar, she spent 25 years as a business consultant before shifting her focus to divorce work during the pandemic. She is the author of The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family and hosts The Good Divorce Show, now in its fourth season, featuring couples and individuals who've navigated separation well.  In this episode, Karen reframes divorce as a form of grief that's too often overlooked and under-supported, drawing on her own divorce 15 years ago to argue that couples default to adversarial, court-driven splits when society offers no "elegant exit." She shares practical tools from her coaching practice — like writing a joint "divorce announcement" to head off gossip and isolation — and stresses that children should never be used as messengers or mediators between parents. She also unpacks divorce's layered losses (identity, routine, social circle), offering her signature image of grief as a wound that scars but never fully vanishes, and connects her story to Emily's in exploring where divorce grief and death grief overlap and diverge. Connect with Karen McNenny: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast: Good Divorce Show Book: Karen McNenny - The Good Divorce Let's Connect:  Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 14

    Where Does the Time Go?

    When you live mindfully, you can savor those moments you’ve expanded 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Where Does the Time Go?

  8. Aug 11

    Never Let Your Last Time Be a Bad Time": Author Annisha Page on Holding Grudges

    Episode 450 of Grief and Happiness features author Annisha Page, who lost her mother suddenly at 17 and turned her grief into Grieving Her, a memoir with blank pages for readers to process their own loss. She shares how music, journaling, and counseling helped her reach acceptance, and why she now urges listeners to stop taking loved ones for granted. In This Episode, You Will Learn: (00:51) Annisha's decision to write a memoir after losing her mother suddenly at 17 (02:19) Why so many people bottle up their grief instead of learning how to process it (03:46) The purpose behind the reflection pages built into each chapter of her book (05:42) Why her own writing journey didn't begin until years after her loss (06:50) The music that carried her through grief, from gospel to Tupac (11:59) Reaching acceptance and finding a better place than she was at seventeen (12:52) The sudden loss of her mother and the lesson to never take loved ones for granted (16:37) Grieving Her: where to find the book and her online grief support community Annisha Page is the author of Grieving Her: A Journey Through the Loss of My Mother, a memoir chronicling the sudden loss of her mother when Page was just 17 years old. Written years later as she moved through her own grieving process, the book weaves personal reflection with interactive journaling prompts, inviting readers to pause after each chapter and process their own emotions. Page also runs an online grief support community, where she offers a judgment-free space for others navigating loss to share their feelings and connect with people who understand what they're going through. In this episode, Annisha shares the story of her mother's sudden death in a car accident and the disorienting experience of trying to function as a normal teenager while carrying that loss. She talks candidly about how her grieving process unfolded over time, from leaning on music in her younger years to eventually turning to writing in her twenties as a way to process her feelings. Page also opens up about identifying her mother's body and the lasting impact of that moment, as well as the counseling that has helped her along the way. She closes with heartfelt advice for listeners: never take loved ones for granted, resolve conflicts quickly, and tell the people you love how you feel while you still have the chance. Connect with Annisha Page: Book: Annisha Page - Grieving Her: A Journey Through the Loss of My Mother Let's Connect:  Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Emily Thiroux Threatt
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    456
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emily Thiroux Threatt
  • Show Website
    Grief & Happiness

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