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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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Grief & Happiness Emily Thiroux Threatt

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 24 Ratings

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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    Sharing our Stories - Grief Insights From Mark Nepo

    Sharing our Stories - Grief Insights From Mark Nepo

    "... will there be joy again? Well, maybe, but it won't look the same as before because everything has a tint of grief. Yes, there's still sunshine. But it looks different, and so does everything. So, how do we incorporate grief and move on?" - Mark Nepo.
    In today's special episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite people in the world, Mark Nepo. Mark is a best selling and award winning author who has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world. He has sold over one million copies of his #1 New York Times best seller, The Book of Awakening, and has also been recognized as a consummate storyteller and one of the finest spiritual guides of our time.
    Throughout this episode, you'll experience a sample of Mark's delicate, comforting, and kind wisdom as we discuss coping with grief and loss. Mark shares his thoughts on the importance of self-discovery, social support strategies, and establishing a conversation with grief to cope with bereavement.
    Mark shares practical tips on finding happiness in grief, incorporating pain into life, and healing by sharing experiences. Mark also analyzes the role stories have in our lives and shares dozens of golden nuggets on how to talk to and help people dealing with loss and grief.
    Tune in to episode 230 and don't miss Mark's unique perspective on navigating the complexities of grief and finding happiness in it.
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    What Mark considers his role as a writer to be (1:50)
    Kindness is a quiet medicine (5:20)
    Mark talks about what moved him to write about grief (9:20)
    Repeating our stories is crucial as there is still so much to learn from them (17:00)
    "What is it like to be you right now?" (23:00)
    Mark's advice for those dealing with grief (27:40)
    Connect with Mark Nepo:
    Website
    Instagram
    YouTube
    Facebook
    Book: Mark Nepo - Falling Down and Getting Up: Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength
    Mark Nepo's Books
    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

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    • 33 min
    Taking Good Care of Yourself

    Taking Good Care of Yourself

    Remembering to care for yourself while grieving is essential. 
    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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    • 6 min
    Finding Light in the Darkness: A Grief Journey with Shelby Forsythia

    Finding Light in the Darkness: A Grief Journey with Shelby Forsythia

    Hope, happiness, joy, wholeness, purpose, or any other part of ourselves that we believe vanished in the wake of grief, will resurface in new forms. Embracing this new version of joy, happiness, or purpose is a beautiful way of welcoming another part of you impacted by grief. 
    In today's episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Shelby Forsythia, a Grief Coach, Author, and Podcaster. Shelby's insightful and compassionate approach to grief is a guiding light that helps grievers navigate through the challenging terrain of death, divorce, diagnosis, and other significant life transitions.
    Throughout this episode, you'll delve into Shelby's personal journey of grief, including the loss of her mother, the multiple issues it triggered on a personal level, and how she dealt with them. Shelby explains why she sees grief professionals as bearers of hope, underscores the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective when grappling with grief, and why having a voice to listen to from someone who went through grief is comforting and helpful, even in the absence of solutions.
    Tune in to episode 228 and discover how to view life through the lens of grief, reinterpret the world around you, and rediscover your happiness following grief.
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    Shelby shares her grief story and her dominant emotion during that time (2:20)
    Why listening to the voice of someone who gets grief is comforting (9:20)
    Embracing joy, happiness, and purpose after grief (14:50)
    The importance of keeping the end in mind while grieving (21:30)
    Shelby’s relationship with happiness and joy following her mother’s death (31:00)
    Resources:
    Book: Shelby Forsythia - Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss
    Book: Shelby Forsythia: Permission to Grieve: Creating Grace, Space, & Room to Breathe in the Aftermath of Loss
    Dear Grief Guide podcast with Shelby Forsythia
    Connect with Shelby Forsythia:
    Website
    Instagram
    Facebook
    LinkedIn
    YouTube
    TikTok
    Let's Connect:
    Website
    LinkedIn
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter
    Pinterest

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    • 41 min
    Who Do You Listen To?

    Who Do You Listen To?

    Who you choose to listen to helps you find the support you desire.
    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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    • 4 min
    Handling Grief: A Unique Approach to Reclaiming Your Life with Ghulam Fernandes

    Handling Grief: A Unique Approach to Reclaiming Your Life with Ghulam Fernandes

    Is there a way to navigate grief and loss more effectively? Is it possible to reclaim your life and find peace amidst the pain? 
    In today's episode, I'm joined by Grief Transformation Coach and Founder of Handling Grief, Ghulam Fernandes. Ghulam learned the hard way that time doesn't heal all. The unexpectedly painful loss of her brother made her realize she hadn't dealt with her mother's death, who passed away when she was only 13. Looking for answers to deal with the unresolved grief from her mother's death and facing her own mortality, she discovered an action-based, step-by-step process for handling grief, which, eventually, she used as a pillar to create her unique Handling Grief Programme. 
    Throughout this episode, Ghulam and I discuss the differences between traditional grief counseling and Ghulam's approach, the lessons she learned from her grief experiences, and the importance of recognizing that every grief journey is unique. Ghulam also shares practical tips on supporting someone through grief, how to avoid unhelpful comments, and why practical help is much better than saying: "let me know if you need anything." 
    Ghulam also shares her thoughts on resilience and finding happiness after loss, why it is crucial to recognize grief's long-term effects, the significance of staying in touch and providing ongoing support to grievers, and more.
    Tune in to episode 226 and find out how to regain peace, productivity, passion for life, and a sense of purpose after grief. 
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    Why Ghulam became a grief specialist (2:10)
    Ghulam's journey through multiple bereavements (6:10)
    The impact of unresolved grief (9:20)
    Common mistakes people make in supporting those dealing with loss (11:40)
    The importance of acknowledging the uniqueness of each grief journey (18:50)
    Ghulam shares practical tips to support someone dealing with grief and loss (24:10)
    Why it is crucial to stay in touch and provide ongoing support (30:10)
    Ghulam talks about challenges in the workplace when dealing with grief (33:40)
    Resources Mentioned:
    Free Guide: 10 Common Mistakes When Supporting Someone Dealing with Loss
    Free Guide: 10 Common Mistakes When Handling Your Grief
    Connect with Ghulam Fernandes:
    Website
    LinkedIn
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Let's Connect:
    Website
    LinkedIn
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter
    The Grief and Happiness Alliance

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    • 41 min
    Are You Journaling?

    Are You Journaling?

    Writing in your journal can provide great comfort while you are grieving.
    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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    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

DrChris024 ,

hope for those who are grieving

I am going to recommend this podcast to friends that I have who recently suffered a loss of a family member. This is something supportive that you can give to friends who you have who have experienced the same.

Jeannette527 ,

Thank you

Emily I just wanted to say thank for helping me keep hope alive. When I first saw the title of the podcast it provoked anger in me because how can I find happiness when grief is consuming my existence. I love your outlook in life. Thank you

CaliforniaLily ,

Heartfelt and uplifting space

The Grief and Happiness podcast, hosted by Emily Thiroux Threatt, is a heartfelt and uplifting space for those navigating the complexities of grief and loss. With inspiring guests and comforting messages, it beautifully illustrates that healing and happiness can coexist, offering solace and guidance to anyone on their own grief journey.

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