Grief & Happiness

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• We will always grieve and remember our loved ones who die
• Grief grows softer over time

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Most children view conversations around death as intimidating and scary. That is why it is important for adults to approach this important topic with caution. We need to avail a safer and less intimidating avenue for kids to use while going through grief and healing.

In this episode together, I am joined by Sherrie Barch, CEO of two Forbes' ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. She's an expert in the areas of leadership, team development, and diversity. Her forward-thinking approach to work was recognized when she was chosen to participate in the 'aItMBA" program designed and led by leadership guru Seth Godin. She is very passionate about storytelling and using it to create room for heavy conversations.

Throughout this episode, Sherrie and I talk about what inspired her to write her book Heaven’s Bell. She also explains how her book has impacted families going through grief. Additionally, she shares with us the inspiration behind her journal book as well as what we can expect from her in the near future.

Tune in and listen to episode 44 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how storytelling can help children navigate the grief process. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why Sherrie wrote her book “ Heaven's Bell” (01:31)
• Sherrie shares what the simple story in her book is about (04:17) 
• The inspiration behind her journal book “Ring to Remember” (13:55)
• How the journal book provides a safe non-intimidating space for grief (16:40)

Resources:

• Book - Heaven's Bell
• Journal - Ring to Remember: A Heaven's Bell Grief Journal and Memory Book

Connect with Sherrie:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Community

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

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Things you can do to prepare for your eventual death
• The relationship of the emotions of fear and love with death

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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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Grieving is an individual journey; we all experience different grief processes. However, grieving uniqueness doesn't mean loneliness; the best thing someone grieving can do is be in community. 

In this forty-second episode together, I am joined by the Pharmacy Educator, Certified Mindfulness Workplace Facilitator, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Owner of Thrive WomenCare, Lisa Miller. Although Lisa went through several areas throughout her career, her primary focus was always helping others live fulfilling lives and suffering less. 

Throughout this episode, Lisa and I talk about the different types of grief, her most significant grief moment, how she dealt with it, and the powerful connection between mindfulness and grief. Lisa also shared her thoughts on the difference between the DSM medical model, eager to label people, and the counseling model, which focuses on empowering people's strengths and providing the tools they need to grow as they grieve. 

Tune in and listen to the forty-second episode of Grief and Happiness, and discover the different paths of grief and how to navigate them. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How did Lisa end up in counseling (3:19)
• About Lisa's biggest grief moment and how she dealt with it (5:30)
• How can acceptance and commitment help us navigate grief (11:22)
• What can we say to comfort someone about a loss when we don't know what to say (22:45)
• Lisa shares some advice for people starting their grief journey (26:01)

Resources:

• Thrive Womencare, PLLC website

Connect with Lisa:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook

Let's Connect:

• Website
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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Grass is green and will turn brown without water
• All life is cyclical like that.
• Living in each moment allows us to appreciate what we do have.

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Let's Connect:

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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
• Facebook
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“I’ll be happy when…” We’ve all thought this at one point or another, but it’s time we all stop waiting on external factors in life and embrace being happy for no reason! 

In this fortieth episode together, I am joined by the incredible author, Marci Shimoff. Marci’s books include the international bestsellers Happy for No Reason and Love for No Reason.  She is also the co-author of six books in the Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series, the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history. Through her speaking events and her books, Maric’s message has resonated with so many people around the world and she continues to stay dedicated to helping people live more empowered and joy-filled lives. 

Throughout this episode, Marci and I talk about what the happiness set-point is, why it’s important to not hold onto grief, what she means by saying “be happy for no reason” and so much more. I came across Marci’s work a few months after my first husband died and it was the aha-moment I needed to remember that it is possible to be happy while grieving. 

Tune in and listen to the fortieth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning from Marci the steps we can all take to become happy for no reason!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What a happiness set point is (6:02)
• To feel all your emotions, but not hang on to them  (10:42)
• What Marci means by “happy for no reason” (13:27)
• An exercise to put yourself in a greater state of love (23:48)
• What the 7 areas of your home for happiness are (29:05)

Connect with Marci Shimoff 

• Website
• Book - Happy for No Reason

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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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•     How to Identify what you wish for

• The importance of habits

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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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How has music helped you along your healing journey? When we are going through grief, listening to music is a great way to connect and feel all of the emotions we are going through. 

In this thirty-eighth episode together, I am joined by the amazing singer-songwriter, Rickie Byars. Throughout her three-decade career as a solo artist, Music & Arts Director, and as Founder /Director of the world-renowned Agape International Choir, Rickie’s soulful and beautiful songs of spiritual renewal are uplifting and empowering for everyone. 

Throughout this episode, Rickie and I talk about her journey as a singer-songwriter, her experience losing her mother, how music connects us as a community, and so much more. Rickie’s energy is contagious and she is an amazing inspiration for how to walk in the world with both grief, happiness, and a desire to connect with others. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-eighth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning how Rickie is uplifting the world through the power of song! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Rickie’s reflection on her mother’s passing (4:28)
• About Rickie’s weekly Sunday Devotional (11:48)
• The importance of community (18:25)
• Why “Let My Soul Surrender” is one of Rickie’s most popular songs (26:44)

Connect with Rickie Byars 

• The Sunday Devotional
• Website
• Soul Fulfilling Podcast
• Soul Sisters Retreat

Let's Connect:

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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•A way to live in the moment

•The value of letting go of things that do not serve you

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Let's Connect:

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• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
• Facebook
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It can be hard for many people to embrace the difficult and mixed emotions that grief makes us feel. However, after we accept these emotions and begin to walk through life with them, we can slowly turn that walking into dancing. 

In this thirty-sixth episode together, I am joined by Edy Nathan. Edy is a speaker, psychotherapist, and bestselling author of It's Grief, where she examines the devastating impact of loss and trauma. Through her book, Edy teaches you to dance with your grief, because to know your grief is a way to know yourself. An essential element in her practice is to offer clients the chance to combine psychotherapy with a deeper, more spiritual understanding of the self. She is dedicated to helping people understand their grief, cope with the fear and struggle that holds them back, and learn to live fully.

Throughout this episode, Edy and I talk about her understanding of grief and what her advice is for listeners who are struggling to work through their emotions. She describes what she means by “dancing with grief”, why it is helpful to be precise about your emotions, how our experience with grief is ever changing, and so much more. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-sixth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning how to dance with grief from Edy!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What motivated Edy to write her book, It’s Grief (1:31)
• What Edy means by “dancing with grief” (9:35)
• To find a precise word to describe your current state of grief (17:36)
• How our feelings of grief change, but never leave (24:21)
• Edy’s thoughts about being supported through grief (33:33)

Connect with Edy Nathan

• Instagram 
• Facebook
• Website

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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