Grief & Happiness

What are you grateful for right now? How can this help you to feel better?

Let's Connect:

• You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here
• You 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 here
• Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here

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What kind of relationship did you develop with the loved ones who transitioned?

In today's episode, the wonderful Jane Asher joins us to share her unique, inspiring, positive approach and understanding of grief. Jane is the Host of The Next Room podcast and the author of a beautiful book with the same name. After a long and successful career in media and the music industry, Jane decided to follow her true passion. She created her podcast, where she chats with professionals and practitioners about death, dying, grief, beliefs, the afterlife, and cultural traditions surrounding the journey we'll all embark on sooner or later. 

We had a fantastic conversation about Jane's transformation from rock and roll Deejay to podcaster and author, the writing process of her book, The Next Room, and her unique perspective on loss, grief, and interactions with her deceased parents and older sister. You'll also hear Jane's thoughts on intuition, finding a way to cultivate peace and positivity while grieving, finding purpose and spreading joy after loss, and much more. 

Tune in and listen to episode 184 of Grief and Happiness, allow yourself to approach grief from a different perspective, and keep nurturing your relationship with the ones you lost. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Jane talks about the extraordinary process of writing "The Next Room" (6:00)

The importance of having conversations with the loved ones we lost (12:30)

Jane's talks about the importance of being open to seeing the signs (19:20)

Jane shares a beautiful paragraph of her book (25:50)

Enjoying the current chapter of our existence (34:00)

Each one's grief journey is unique; let's avoid judging other people's grieving (39:10)

Resources:

Book: Jane Asher - The Next Room

The Next Room podcast

Connect with Jane:

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Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

Facebook

Let's Connect:

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Facebook

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Twitter

Pinterest

The Grief and Happiness Alliance

Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

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Being open to possibilities can provide beautiful opportunities for you.

Let's Connect:

• You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here
• You can listen to my podcast, Grief and Happiness, by clicking here
• You can order the International Best Selling The Grief and Happiness Guide by clicking here.
• You can order The Grief and Happiness Cards by clicking here.
• You can order Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief by clicking here at Amazon:
• Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here

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Where would you look for motivation to keep going after losing a spouse? 

In today's episode, AJ Coleman visits us to talk about his grief journey and, through his infectious, positive attitude toward life, gifts us with an inspiring message of hope, love, and resilience. AJ's grief journey started in 2009 when his wife Cory lost the battle against an ugly brain cancer at the age of 30; AJ was 32, and their daughter had just turned 1. He is a Motivational Speaker and the Author of the beautiful book "Keep Those Feet Moving."

Throughout this episode, AJ talks about how he navigated his wife's transition, single parenthood, and seeking happiness and love after losing his wife. We also discuss the importance of support systems and how hard it seems to find them while grieving. Also, AJ shares his thoughts on healing our losses, moving on and carrying our loved ones with us, the importance of staying positive no matter what, and more.

Tune in and listen to episode 182 of Grief and Happiness and be inspired by AJ's positive attitude, resilience, and wisdom to find the perfect motivator when he most needed it.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About AJ's grief story (1:50)
• Why closure is crucial for healing (9:00)
• Our happiness truly comes from within (13:30)
• AJ talks about the origin of his book's name (18:20)
• There is no blueprint to mourn (24:10)

Connect with AJ:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Get AJ's book! Keep Those Feet Moving: A Widower's 8-Step Guide to Coping with Grief and Thriving Against All Odds

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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Pay attention to what your feelings are so that you can deal with them.

Let's Connect:

• You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here
• You 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 here
• Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here

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If you were a terminally ill patient, would you like to have autonomy over how, where, and when to transition? 

Today, Dr. Pablo Stewart joins us to discuss a slightly different and super interesting topic: medical aid in dying. Dr. Pablo is a Psychiatrist at the renowned Queen's Medical Center who believes top-quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He is also a Clinical Professor and Psychiatrist at JABSOM, and he served in the Marines for five years as an infantry officer.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Pablo explains what medical aid in dying is, the requirements patients must meet to qualify for it, and how, when, and where it takes place once approved. We discuss the autonomy and dignity the procedure grants to terminally ill patients and the possibility it gives them and their families to celebrate life. 

Additionally, Dr. Pablo talks about the death parties we witnessed throughout his career, why he believes end-of-life care provides dignity and peace of mind to the patients who opt for it, and more. 

Tune in and listen to episode 180 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about this unique option capable of providing a peaceful death and dignity through medication. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dr. Pablo's background (1:10)
• How does medical aid in dying work (2:40)
• Dr. Pablo shares his sensations at some of the death parties he attended (11:10)
• The sense of gratitude from terminally ill people who opt for medical aid in dying (15:30)
• Dr. Pablo talks about Compassion & Choices' work (24:50)

Resources:

• Dr. Pablo's profile on the Queen's Medical Center's website
• Compassion & Choices website
• Our care, our choice act (End of Life Care Option)

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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Always remember the service of our country’s military.

Let's Connect:

• You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here
• You 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 here
• Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here

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Are you aware that with grief, the only way through is through? 

In today's episode, Nick Shaw joins us to spread positivity, hope, and the tools and resources that helped him go through the darkest time of his life: the death of his 9-year-old, William. Nick is an Executive Coach and the Author of "My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love," a breathtakingly honest and courageous portrait of Nick's emotional and mental state and evolution while processing the death of his son. 

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Nick's grief journey, the inspiration and courage to write a book and share his experiences, and his unique perspective on grieving the death of a child. Nick also shares tips and advice for grievers, the mantra he developed that helped him overcome his darkest moments, and more.

Tune in and listen to episode 178 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about Nick's grief story and what kept him going after experiencing loss' ruthless version.

Connect with Nick:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Get Nick's book "My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love"

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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What are you grateful for right now? How can this help you to feel better?

Let's Connect:

• You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking here
• You 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 here
• Request your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide here

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Are you open to getting yourself out of the muck of grief and rebuilding your life after tragedy?

In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Dave Roberts, who joins us to share his infinite wisdom about grief, loss, and, most importantly, how to open ourselves to embrace and deal with our new reality after experiencing a heavy loss. Dave is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology Child-Life at Utica University, a Featured Speaker, Workshop Presenter, and Coach for Aspire Place. He also co-authored "When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister" and is the Host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast. Dave is no stranger to grief and loss; since he was a child, he went through multiple traumatic experiences, yet life reserved its toughest challenge for Dave's adulthood when he lost his 18-year-old daughter Jeannine to cancer in 2003. 

We had a wonderful conversation about the powerful concept of simply allowing life to happen and allowing ourselves to seek and find happiness as one of the many resources to deal with monumental loss. Dave left dozens of valuable tips on grief recovery, optimism, the massive power of kindness, and using love to bring people together.

Dave also talks about how grief and loss help us define meaning, the hard-hitting lessons the loss of his daughter taught him, his work as a bereavement counselor, and much more. 

Tune in and listen to episode 176 of Grief and Happiness and learn from Dave how to open yourself to happiness and gather the tools you need to rebuild your life. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dave's background and intimate relationship with grief (1:40)
• Things don't remain forever (7:50)
• Love is what brings people together (15:00)
• Take the best parts of your loved ones, and make them the best parts of you (26:50)
• How being open about our loss can help us get through the pain (32:40)

Connect with Dave:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Dave's book's website
• Get Dave's book: "When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister: How the Woman on the Corner of Hunter and Whittier Permanently Transformed One Academic's Worldview"

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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