Grief & Happiness

Emily Thiroux Threatt
Grief & Happiness

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. 5 DAYS AGO

    Helping women feel seen, held, and honored during perinatal loss with Eileen Santos Rosete

    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. As part of her work, she authored the book, To Tend and To Hold, dedicated to women who went through perinatal loss. The book was born to support them in acknowledging the pregnancy and the end of it while undergoing postpartum without a living child.  Throughout this episode, the importance of doulas, the need for cultural guidelines and resources supporting those who experience infant loss will be highlighted. You will learn about the added layer of bodily connection when it comes to perinatal loss. Eileen also talks about how others can hold space for this tender intersection of postpartum care, grief, and trauma.  Plus, Eileen shares a personal story to emphasize that in the world of grief and grief literature the stance around darkness should be softened as there can be tremendous potential in it.  Tune in and listen to episode 274 of Grief and Happiness, and learn to give the reverence to Womb Loss that it deserves as it happens within us and to us.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Doulas are having a moment (02:16)The uniqueness of pregnancy and infant loss (09:47)Caring for those who experience postpartum without a living child (14:07)Introducing the term Womb Loss (19:26)Softening the language around loss (23:26) Connect with Eileen Santos Rosete: WebsiteGet Eileen's book!Instagram Let's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  2. OCT 1

    Grief and Recovery. Moving Forward After Loss While Honoring Our Loved Ones with James LaVeck

    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 how people deal with loss. He authored three books on grief, and developed tools to help grievers deal with their sorrow and find the right community for them, among many other valuable resources, which can be found in his third book, "Grief Recovery for Adults." Throughout this episode, you'll hear about James' grief journey, how losing his second husband changed his perspective on grief, and why he feels the second loss put the first one in perspective, and helped him realize the first loss prepared him for the second one. James also shares his thoughts on "the right time" to start dating again after losing a loved one, and the resources he used to feel alive again when he felt half of him was gone after the loss of his first husband. Plus, James talks about finding gratitude and purpose in grief, the importance of finding new passions and aiming for growth, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 272 and learn more about James LaVeck's unique and appealing way of looking at and dealing with grief. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Dealing with loss and moving forward (2:30) The benefits of finding gratitude and purpose in grief (6:20) Is there a "right time" to start dating again after losing your other half? (8:10) The healing power of sharing stories and connecting with a supportive community (17:20) Finding new passions and purpose in grief (19:40) James talks about some of the resources he shares in his third book, "Grief Recovery for Adults" (23:30) Connect with James LaVeck: Website Get James' books! LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Twitter IMDb Facebook Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. SEP 24

    The Grief Mentor Method: Empowering Grievers To Navigate Loss and Heal with Meghan Riordan Jarvis

    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, Meghan focused her 20+ years of experience on understanding grief's multiple layers and finding new ways of supporting grievers. She authored two books about grief, "The End of the Hour," and "Can Anyone Tell Me?" hosts the popular blog and Podcast "Grief Is My Side Hustle," and offers a free writing workshop, "Grief Mates." Throughout this episode, Meghan shares her experiences of feeling lost while navigating grief as a grief specialist and the unexpected loss of her primary attachment that "took her tent down." Meghan also highlights the alarming lack of grief training for clinicians and doctors and accessible support for grievers, explains her six-component framework, the Grief Mentor Method, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 270 of Grief and Happiness, and learn more about grief's complexities, the effects of losing primary attachments, and the unique challenges grief specialists face. In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Meghan's traumatic encounter with grief (2:00)Meghan talks about her latest book's purpose (4:30)Meghan and Emily discuss grief's different experiences (7:40)The Grief Mentor Method (14:30)About the lack of grief training for clinicians and doctors (24:00) Connect with Meghan Riordan Jarvis: WebsiteInstagramFacebookMediumGet Meghan's books! Let's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. SEP 17

    The Perfect Recipe for Balancing Joy and Grief. Insights from Brenda L. Balding

    Each grief experience is unique. Mourning the same person will take people on different ruts and even make them go on opposite paths. We all feel, process, and deal with pain in a particular way, and it is in that plurality that hundreds of healing techniques are born. In this episode, I'm joined by the Author, Speaker, Healer, and TV Host, Brenda L. Balding. Brenda's relationship with grief was always one of curiosity about how we heal from it, with emphasis on positive and reflective ways. Her background as a Registered Nurse adds a compelling yet little-discussed topic to the mix: the grief of the body parts we lose in surgeries. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Brenda's unique approach to grief recovery, blending medical knowledge and creative, spiritual practices. Brenda also talks about the importance of addressing grief head-on, why relying on creative and artistic expressions to deal with bereavement is always a good idea, how to take care of spiritual and emotional energy during grief, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 268 of Grief and Happiness, and discover how artistic expressions can help you balance feeling joy while still honoring your grief. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Brenda talks about the grief of missing body parts (2:50)About the emotional impact of medical procedures (4:30)How writing letters to those we mourn can help (7:10)Is it possible to use physical triggers for joy? (12:10)Brenda and Emily discuss happiness practices (13:20) Connect with Brenda L. Balding: WebsiteLinkedinFacebookGet Brenda's booksWatch Brenda on I Have Today with Diane Foster Let's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
4.9
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

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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