Grief & Happiness

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About how the words you say affect Your life
• The value of journaling while grieving.

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• The Grief and Happiness Alliance
• Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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What creative outlets have helped you express yourself and the grief you are feeling?

In this thirty-fourth episode together, I am joined by Linda Shanti McCabe. Linda is a  licensed clinical psychologist, author, and artist.  After her Dad died, followed by her husband 3 months later, Linda Shanti McCabe, realized everything she previously knew about grief was wrong. She turned to art to find meaning, and then wrote a book called After Your Person Dies: Affirmations for Grief, Making Meaning, and Going On for other people traveling with grief. She now leads expressive arts journeys for creative and strong widows learning to navigate grief with grace.

Throughout this episode,  Linda and I talk about how art has helped us throughout our journeys with grief. Linda talks about the different mediums of art that she has been working on, why she created an art workshop for widows, the losses that she has been grieving, and she even shares a few affirmations from her book After Your Person Dies: Affirmations for Grief, Making Meaning, and Going On. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-fourth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning from Linda how art has helped her throughout her grief journey! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Linda’s background and love for art  (1:11)
• About Linda’s art workshops for widows (9:41)
• Linda’s description about some of her art pieces (14:36)
• A few affirmations from Linda’s book, After Your Person Dies (17:23)
• About the losses that Linda has been grieving (23:11)

Connect with Linda

• Book - After Your Person Dies: Affirmations for Grief, Making Meaning, and Going On
• Email
• Instagram
• Website

Let's Connect:

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

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What’s good about today? Whether you’re grieving or going through a tough season of life, looking at the positive in each and every day will make the hard moments more bearable. 

In this thirty-third episode together, I am joined by Chris Cochran. On September 1, 2021, Chris lost his oldest son, Christian, to a  rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcino. During Christian’s year-long battle with cancer,  he never complained and would often ask his family and friends, "What's GOOD about today?" This question was Christian’s daily reminder that if we did look for the good in each day, we would find it. To honor Christian’s life, Chris and his family have started the Christian Cochran Foundation and the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation.  

Throughout this episode,  Chris and I have an amazing conversation about the life and loss of his oldest son Christian. Chris talks about Christian’s inspiring mindset during his battle with cancer, why they decided to start the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund after Christian passed, and how Christian taught Chris to find joy and purpose  in every day. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-third episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning the lessons on grief and happiness that Chris has learned from losing his son Christian. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Chris’ son Christian’s battle with cancer (1:22)

How Christian keep pushing forward during his journey with cancer (10:35)

The different ways that Chris’ family is honoring Christian’s life (13:37)

How Chris’ family has learned to find purpose in every day (24:32)

Chris’ story of the spiritual symbol of a butterfly (33:58)

Connect with Chris

Christian Cochran Foundation Website

Christian Cochran Legacy Fund

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

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How are you continuing the legacy of a friend or family member who has passed on? One way we can honor loved ones we have lost is by sharing the lessons, advice, and stories they shared with us. 

In this thirty-second episode together, I am joined by Susan Combs. Susan is the best-selling author of Pancakes for Roger, a book that shares the lessons she learned from her father, Roger, who has passed away. Roger served in the Marines, Army, and Air Force for more than 39 years and eventually died from Agent Orange-related throat cancer. Today, Susan is motivated to share her father’s stories and support advocacy programs that help veterans. 

Throughout this episode,  Susan and I have a wonderful conversation about her late father, Roger, who inspired her to write the book Pancakes for Roger.  She talks about what her father’s passing taught her about grief, her passion about helping and donating to advocacy programs for veterans, why mentorship is so important to pass on, and much more. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-second episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning how Susan is living in grief and happiness while passing down the lessons she learned from her late father!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Susan and her journey to writing Pancakes for Roger (1:13)
• About Susan’s father, Roger, and why she was inspired to write Pancakes for Roger (5:36)
• The importance of advocacy programs for veterans (17:20)
• How the passing of her father taught Susan how to respond to grief (25:20)
• About the value of mentorship and passing on advice (32:32)

Resources Mentioned:

• Book - Midwife for the Soul 

Connect with Susan

• Website - Pancakes for Roger
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• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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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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“Purpose becomes passion when it gets personal”

In this thirty-first episode together, I am joined by Jeff Johnston. Since losing his oldest son to a drug overdose and years later his wife to alcoholism, Jeff has a very unique perspective on grief and happiness. He knew that he could either choose to go down a road of coping with anger and unhealthy habits or a road of strength, meaning, and inspiration. Today, Jeff is a speaker, advocate, podcaster, author of This One’s For You: An Inspirational Journey Through Addiction, Death and Meaning, and founder of the Live Undeterred project. 

 Throughout this episode,  Jeff and I have a deeply vulnerable  conversation about his experience with loss, grief, strength, and happiness. Jeff shares what his life was like before his son passed away, the impact that his son’s death had the entire family, what continues to motivate him, and so much more. Jeff’s positive outlook on life is truly inspiring and I have no doubt that his story will resonate with you. 

Tune in and listen to the thirty-first episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning how Jeff Johnston continues to live undeterred despite experiencing loss and grief. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Jeff’s background and the pivotal turning point (1:12)
• The importance of understanding that things happen for you, not to you (14:07)
• Some of the tools that help Jeff throughout each day (21:57)
• Why Jeff doesn’t believe in unconditional love (32:11)
• To remember that everyone’s grief and trauma journey is unique (39:13)

Connect with Jeff

• Website - Living Undeterred
• Book  - This One’s For You
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect:

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

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How have the events from your childhood contributed to your grief? For children who have been abused or neglected and find themselves in the foster care system, grief manifests from losing stability and a sense of longing. 

In this thirtieth episode together, I am joined by Alda Marian St. James. Alda is a poet, artist, and overall incredible woman. When Alda and her late husband moved to Hawaii, they decided to get involved in foster care. As foster parents, they worked directly with abused and neglected children, quickly learning the painful reality of what happens to these children who are often caught in the system. Despite the challenges that came with fostering, they decided to adopt two boys. Alda has shown kindness and brought happiness to so many foster children that are grieving. 

 Throughout this episode, Alda and I have a wonderful conversation about her journey to fostering children. Alda gives her first-hand account of how she has seen grief impact foster children and what she recommends for other foster parents to help their children heal from their tough experiences. Alda also talks about her poetry book, Listen to Love, and even reads one of her favorite poems that she has written. 

Tune in and listen to the thirtieth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning from Alda St. James!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Alda’s background and her early career (1:06)
• The impact that losing a sense of belonging has on children (12:45)
• Alda’s advice for how we can make a positive impact on foster children’s lives (14:24)
• The importance of modeling social skills for foster children (26:40)
• About Alda’s poetry book, Listen to Love (30:00)

Connect with Alda

• Facebook
• Website
• Book - Listen to Love

Let's Connect:

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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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Do you have feelings of unresolved grief? There are wonderful resources out there that can help us to accept our emotions and embrace our grief with our happiness. 

In this twenty ninth episode together, I am joined by the inspirational Charlene Gorzela. Charlene is a Grief Recovery Specialist and the podcast host of Grief Recovery Now. After 26 years working as a corporate CEO in Chicago, Charlene was introduced to The Grief Recovery Method.  Her life was forever changed when she discovered how this methodology gets us free to go from unresolved grief to a powerful sense of completeness in our relationships. This powerful change in our lives helps free the griever to live life beyond their wildest dreams.  

 Throughout this episode,  Charlene and I talk about how she went from being a corporate CEO to a Grief Recovery Specialist. Charlene shares the pivotal lessons that she has learned about grief through her personal life, her professional work, and the conversations that she has had with guests on her podcast. Among the many resources out there, learning from other people’s stories are the most powerful in helping us to not feel so alone in our grief. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-eighth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning from Grief Recovery Specialist, Charlene Gorzela!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Charlene’s background and her work in grief recovery (1:40)
• About the Hawaiian practice of ho'oponopono (13:26)
• That we are all affected by the grief of the world (18:52)
• The power of acceptance (25:00)
• How other people’s stories and lessons can help you understand your own grief (30:24)

Connect with Charlene Gorzela 

• The Grief Recovery Method
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Join the Grief Recovery Now Facebook Group

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 have you done with the ashes of your loved ones that you’ve lost?  Turning the ashes into something beautiful is a great way to honor their life and the beauty of their soul. 

In this twenty eighth episode together, I am joined by the amazing Robin Collier. Robin is the founder of The Ash Experiment, a glass blowing company that infuses cremated ashes into their glass. Robin and the four other glass blowers that she works with take a portion of the ashes and turn them into a stunning glass sculpture so family and friends can have an art piece to memorialize their loved one that they have lost. 

Throughout this episode,  Robin and I have a great conversation about how she began glass blowing and why she decided to incorporate cremated ashes into her work. Robin talks about the events that led her to be inspired to start The Ash Experiment, the personal losses she has gone through, her perspective about grieving, and so much more. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty-eighth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning how Robin creates beautiful art from the ashes of loved ones lost!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Robin’s background and work (00:54)
• How Robin incorporates ashes in her glass blowing (9:39)
• What Robin has learned about herself since starting her business (15:03)
• The problem that Robin believes The Ash Experiment is solving (20:00)
• How Robin authentically works with her clients (34:47)

Connect with Robin Collier 

• Website:  GET 20% OFF WITH CODE  ETT3 

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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Growing pains are a necessary part of personal growth. When we experience periods of struggles and sadness, just remember that they are the catalyst for that next-best version of ourselves. 

In this twenty seventh episode together, I am joined by the amazing Kubra Ozguvenc, aka the “Happiness Alchemist”, all the way from Belgium. Kubra is a coach, author, and international speaker who is on a mission to inspire and encourage other women to live a life up to their potential. She is also a scientist and shares her ways to combine science and spirituality to shift one's reality with ease & joy. Kubra has started the Be Boldly You Movement to support more women so they can show up unapologetically and boldly in life, love, and business. 

Throughout this episode,  Kubra and I have a wonderful conversation about her understanding of emotions- specifically how sadness and happiness teach us about our potential. Kubra shares her thoughts on the impacts that the COVID pandemic had on our emotions, why our emotions are a golden compass for our potential, what the purpose of struggles are, and so much more.

Tune in and listen to the twenty-seventh episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning from the “Happiness Alchemist”, Kubra! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Kubra’s journey to happiness (1:56)
• That our emotions are our golden compass (4:04)
• Kubra’s reflection on how COVID impacted our emotions (11:34)
• Why Kubra believes humans struggle  (16:54)
• About Kubra’s gift for listeners (20:18)

Connect with Kubra Ozguvenc

• FREE Course
• Website
• The Shift Your Reality Podcast 
• Instagram

Let's Connect:

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• 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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Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide

In this twenty sixth episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Dean Lambert. For almost 30 years, Dean has worked with funeral professionals to help them connect and serve the families facing one of the most challenging moments of their lives: the loss of a loved one. As a father who has experienced the loss of a child, he knows first hand the grief that takes over when trying to honor a life well-lived. Dean is also leading the Love Always Project with a team of experienced subject matter experts and people committed to encouraging people to think more positively and proactively about end-of-life issues and funeral prearrangement.

Throughout this episode, Dean and I talk about how his background led him to becoming passionate about end-of-life planning. Dean opens up and talks about the death of his son and what that experience taught him about grief. He also addresses the difficulties that can arise when trying to initiate conversations with loved ones about funeral pre arrangements, what his mission is with the Love Always project, and his recommendations for listeners. 

Tune in and listen to the twenty sixth episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning about the importance of end-of-life planning from Dean Lambert!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Dean’s background (1:00)
• About Dean’s loss of his son (11:10)
• How Dean recommends having the conversation with family members (14:42)
• What the Love Always project is (24:42)
• Dean’s recommendation for listeners (32:17)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - I’m Dead, Now What?

Connect with Dean

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Love Always Project Website

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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