Grief & Happiness
Emily Thiroux Threatt
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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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09/26/23 • 40 min
"I've seen, especially with women, that we've forgotten how to dream like children; we dream like editors."
Today, the inspiring Bevin Farrand joins us again to teach us how to make our big, bold dreams come true, talk about her newest book and the other two she already has in the chamber, and share her unique perspective on experiencing grief and happiness simultaneously. Bevin is a sought-after keynote speaker, fellow podcaster, founder of the Take the DAMN Trip movement, and author who, despite unexpectedly losing her husband right when they were closer than ever, kept going and found a formula to grant herself the happiness she knew she deserved.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear Bevin's journey of grief, hope, faith in herself and her possibilities, happiness, and fulfillment. Bevin describes the DAMN framework and explains how she uses it as a filter for every decision in her life. She also talks about her latest book, "Your DAMN Manifest," why every griever should find a community with grief experts and people who went through the same experiences, and more.
Tune in and listen to episode 168 and learn how to forget about the HOWs, WHATs, and WHENs, focus on your WHYs, and just do the DAMN thing you always wanted to do.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Bevin talks about how her life changed 5 days after the best trip of her life (2:10)
What is the DAMN framework, and how it works (7:00)
The birth of the miraculous star (8:10)
Why we must go back to dream like children (10:10)
How can the DAMN manifesto help us with every day's decisions (16:20)
The importance of focusing on micro-actions to get macro-results (21:00)
Bevin talks about the two books she is working on (26:20)
How having clarity about your purpose makes everything else easier (31:50)
Resources mentioned:
Book: Bevin Farrand - Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life
Book: Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Connect with Bevin:
Let's Connect:
The Grief and Happiness Alliance
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Losing Loved Ones Before They Are Gone
Grief & Happiness
03/15/24 • 5 min
We often experience anticipatory grief before a love one dies. This is how Emily experienced that.
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Transforming Grief Through the Power of Gratitude and Kindness with Kandiee Campbell
Grief & Happiness
07/30/24 • 33 min
How can talking about our loved ones who passed bring comfort during times of grief?
In today's episode, I'm joined by Kandiee Campbell, a Transformational Therapist and Grief Counselor, Author, and Host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. Through her compassionate approach to grief, Kandiee offers comfort and relief to grievers, helping them to heal from the inside out.
We had a fantastic conversation about connection, the different shapes and colors of grief, and the transformative power of acts of kindness. Kandiee also shared her thoughts on how most people approach and offer help to grievers, the benefits of putting pen to paper and expressing our feelings and emotions to process pain, and the importance of being present, listening, and offering specific, thoughtful support instead of generic condolences.
Tune in and listen to episode 254 of Grief and Happiness, and discover how to transform your healing journey through the simple act of smiling, practicing gratitude, and understanding the many facets of grief.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The pandemic's impact on people's behavior and mental health (2:40)
- Why developing a gratitude practice is crucial (4:50)
- The positive effect of smiling at others (6:40)
- Random acts of kindness and their impact on grievers (8:50)
- What is the right thing to say to someone grieving (10:30)
- The importance of ongoing support and regular check-ins (14:00)
- Why it is crucial to recognize and acknowledge different kinds of grief (22:00)
- The importance of allowing ourselves to grieve (24:00)
Connect with Kandiee Campbell:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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Reimagining Endings: Coping Strategies for Significant Life Changes with Rev. Dawn Smith-Camacho.
Grief & Happiness
04/02/24 • 34 min
Is there an effective way to prepare ourselves for change?
In this episode, I'm joined by the Artist, Founder, Sought-after Speaker, and Coach, Rev. Dawn Smith-Camacho. Rev. Dawn started her non-traditional coaching company, Whole Life Solutions, to help individuals and couples undergo significant life changes successfully. Using her unique style that blends counseling and coaching, Rev. Dawn created sophisticated tools that help couples break generational patterns of conflict and mistrust. She also created J.U.I.C.E Hip Hop, a non-profit arts organization that allows city youths to express themselves through art, music, and dance and develop a sense of community.
Throughout this episode, Rev. Dawn and I talk about the positive impact morning rituals have on self-care and productivity. We also discuss our society's tendency to deal poorly with endings, the importance of being realistic about our possibilities while grieving, grief support, and exploring different coping strategies.
Additionally, Rev. Dawn discusses negative visualization, a powerful form of gratitude practice, crisis response, emotional support for grief, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 220 of Grief and Happiness, and discover new and powerful ways of preparing yourself to deal with significant life changes and crises.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Who is Rev. Dawn, and how does she help people (1:30)
- How morning rituals can transform one's life (6:50)
- Emily and Rev. Dawn talk about their morning rituals (11:10)
- We all want to be seen, heard, and know that we matter (15:40)
- Where should someone going through grief do to move forward (23:00)
- Rev. Dawn talks about how to produce solutions for real change in 20 minutes or less (26:20)
Connect with Rev. Dawn Smith-Camacho:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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12/31/24 • 28 min
Discover the unexpected ways grief shapes our lives—from the heartbreak of job loss to the silent pain of broken relationships—and learn how to turn these struggles into stepping stones.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Kimberly L. Byers, a veteran of the U.S. Army - where she served for over 28 years - grief coach and author. After facing the loss of her mother and several close relatives to cancer, Kimberly found herself battling profound grief and depression. Her journey through this pain led her to create a seven-step healing process, which she now shares to help others navigate their own losses.
Throughout this episode, Kimberly opens up about her profound journey through grief, reflecting on the loss of her mother and several other loved ones, as well as the obstacles she faced in rebuilding her life. She recounts how journaling her experiences and creating a workbook helped her process her grief and ultimately find her purpose. Kimberly discusses how grief extends beyond the passing of dear ones, touching on experiences like job losses and broken relationships, and the struggle to rediscover one's identity during these transitions. She now dedicates herself to supporting others who are stuck in their grieving process, empowering them to redefine their lives. She also introduces strategies like setting positive intentions, vision boards, manifesting new opportunities, and embracing the healing power of writing.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Kimberly's personal journey with grief (0:54)
- Expanding the definition of grief (2:19)
- Navigating compounded losses (3:25)
- Rebuilding purpose through grief (5:39)
- Setting intentions and manifesting change (12:10)
- The power of writing and journaling (16:09)
- Exploring dreams and taking chances (18:01)
- Defying traditional expectations and finding freedom (20:52)
- Resources and closing reflections (26:40)
Connect with Kimberly L. Byers:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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End-of-Life Planning. An Intentional Path to Our Final Destination with Christal Smith
Grief & Happiness
03/12/24 • 37 min
When is the right time to start having end-of-life conversations?
In today's episode, I'm joined by the Mental Health Professional, Journalist, Senior Podcast Producer, and Shift Supervisor at the Suicide Hotline, Christal Smith. Throughout her extensive career as a mental health advocate, Christal worked to bring medical aid and end-of-life choices to terminally ill people, used her crisis counseling training working with LAPD as a volunteer crisis responder, and also worked on a suicide hotline, picking up calls from people in distress.
Throughout this episode, you'll learn more about Christal's passion for the intersection between communication and social impact and her work incentivizing and bringing awareness to the relevance of end-of-life discussions, such as medical care decisions and legal arrangements. Christal also shares tips on approaching and dealing with people who have shared suicidal thoughts, how to get end-of-life conversations going, and more.
Tune in and listen to episode 214 of Grief and Happiness, and start the conversations that'll make your future easier today.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Christal's background and first experiences as a mental health advocate (2:40)
- What is the best response to someone expressing suicidal thoughts (9:00)
- Christal shares her thoughts on "the wishes of the dying" (15:40)
- The importance of communicating end-of-life medical care choices (19:00)
- Christal talks about her experience assisting at her own funeral (29:40)
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Christal:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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12/26/23 • 27 min
The moment we start seeing death as a transition instead of an ending, we understand it doesn't have to be the end of our relationship with the person who passed.
In this episode, I'm joined by Jane L. Rosen, Author and New York Times, Huffington Post, Redbook, and Tablet contributor. Her first novel, "Nine Women, One Dress," has been translated into ten languages, and her second, "Eliza Starts a Rumor." has been optioned by NBC. Her latest book, "On Fire Island," tells the story of a 37-year-old woman who unexpectedly passes away and decides to spend one more summer with her loved ones instead of following the light to the other realm. Jane's book gifts its readers with beautiful moments, poignant comedy, and a new and unique perspective on grief.
Throughout our conversation, Jane talks about why she decided to write her novel from a deceased character's perspective, her life on Fire Island, cultural traditions, and intergenerational friendships so common on the island. Jane also shares her thoughts on grief, loss, and our connection with the afterlife, why it is crucial to maintain our relationships with those who passed away, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 192 of Grief and Happiness, and explore new ways of keeping in touch with your loved ones after they pass.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Jane's latest novel, On Fire Island (4:30)
- Jane talks about how she created Julia, On Fire Island's main character (8:10)
- Jane talks about how she and her family stay in touch with her loved ones (14:00)
- How Jane uses Fire Island as a source of inspiration (18:10)
Resources:
- Book: Jane L. Rosen - On Fire Island
Connect with Jane:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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“I Am Enough”: The Three Words That Helped Theresa Bruno Rebuild After Her Husband’s Suicide
Grief & Happiness
04/22/25 • 29 min
If you’ve ever questioned your ability to keep going after life breaks you open, this episode will show you how three simple words can become a lifeline in the darkest moments.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Theresa Bruno, a writer, speaker, and grief guide who hosts the Soul Talks podcast—a space dedicated to exploring healing, spirituality, and the resilience that follows profound loss. Once a successful entrepreneur running a regional marketing agency, Theresa’s life shifted dramatically after enduring back-to-back tragedies: the collapse of her business and the sudden loss of her husband to suicide. These life-altering experiences led her to embrace storytelling as a path to healing and to create welcoming spaces where others could share their own stories of pain and survival. Her debut book, He's Not Coming Back: Rewriting Life After Loss, blends personal narrative with practical tools designed to help others rebuild. Through her work, Theresa encourages people to reconnect with their inner strength, find spiritual grounding in their own way, and embrace the powerful truth that we are all enough.
Throughout this episode, Theresa opens up about her journey through grief with remarkable honesty and depth. She reflects on the early days of isolation and shame, and how leaning into spiritual practices and nature slowly helped her reclaim her sense of self. Theresa shares how small, intentional actions—like opening the curtains each morning or journaling moments of gratitude—became stepping stones toward healing. She highlights the importance of community, vulnerability, and the power of being seen and heard in safe spaces. Her message, centered on the transformative strength of storytelling and the mantra "I am enough," offers comfort and clarity to anyone navigating grief and the process of rewriting their life.
Tune in as Theresa Bruno shares how surviving unimaginable loss, embracing spiritual practices, and creating safe spaces for storytelling helped her navigate grief and rediscover a sense of purpose, hope, and self-worth.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
From perfectionism to rock bottom (01:25)
The birth of Soul Talks and her book (03:40)
The power of storytelling and safe spaces (5:25)
Spirituality as a lifeline in grief (6:42)
Letting go of judgment through community (10:00)
Small steps that save you (18:50)
Nature as a healer (20:30)
Daily practices for joy and gratitude (22:59)
Reclaiming dreams and self-worth (24:47)
Connect with Theresa Bruno:
Get Theresa’s book
Let's Connect:
The Grief and Happiness Alliance
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When Purpose Becomes Helping Others Find Theirs with Cindy Burns
Grief & Happiness
05/14/24 • 40 min
Grief sucks; we can all agree on that. Yet, what is the best way to move from it, moving on or moving forward?
In this episode, I'm joined by the Life Purpose and Happiness Coach and Grief Doula, Cindy Burns. The death of her husband after battling lung cancer for five months brought a double dose of grief into her life: Her kids were grown-ups and had their own lives; they didn't "need her" anymore. Suddenly, her purpose for many years, being a wife and a mother, made no sense—she was alone, and her nest was empty.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Cindy's reinvention, struggles, challenges, and victories in reclaiming and reconnecting with her purpose and generous perspective on life. Cindy also talks about how journaling saved her, thinking of happiness as a choice, her passion for helping others find their purpose, the difference between moving on and moving forward, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 232 of Grief and Happiness and learn how to go through grief by moving forward and choosing to be happy.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Cindy's unexpected encounter with grief (3:10)
- How Cindy became a Life Purpose, Grief, and Happiness Coach (8:20)
- Happiness is a choice (17:30)
- About the countless benefits of putting pen to paper (23:20)
- Cindy talks about her desire to start a non-profit (28:50)
- Non-profits are second families (33:50)
Connect with Cindy Burns:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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The Sunny Side of Life: How Positive Thinking Can Transform Your Life with Renee Dutton
Grief & Happiness
12/12/23 • 37 min
Have you ever felt your body and your mind were disconnected? There are times, especially when you are in deep grief or pain, that even when your brain is "trying to make you feel okay again," it is hard to get our bodies and brains to cooperate.
In this episode, I'm joined by the two-time International Best-selling Author, Philanthropist, and Founder of The Positivity Report, Renee Dutton. Renee is a radiant beacon of optimism and positivity, passionate about spotlighting the sunny side of life to others. Thanks to her resilience, she has endured isolation amidst natural disasters, almost a year without her voice, and multiple near-death experiences, which did nothing but boost her unwavering determination to rise above challenges time and time again.
Throughout this episode, Renee shares her thoughts on the beauty and power of positive thinking, the transformational properties of neuroplasticity, and the advantages of understanding that the difference between how we and others see the world is a matter of perspective. We also talk about releasing the things that don't serve us, her book, "The Sunshine Effect," why we must understand pain and sadness aren't a lifetime commitment despite being real, and much more.
Tune in and listen to episode 190 of Grief and Happiness and learn more about how positive thinking can help you change how you see and connect with reality.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Renee talks about "The Sunshine Effect" (2:10)
- What is neuroplasticity and how it can help you change your reality (8:00)
- Why understanding everything is a matter of perspective is crucial (18:20)
- Whatever you focus on is what you see, what you become (22:10)
- Things don't have to be instant (29:40)
Connect with Renee:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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How many episodes does Grief & Happiness have?
Grief & Happiness currently has 330 episodes available.
What topics does Grief & Happiness cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Grief & Happiness?
The episode title 'Stop Editing Yourself and Do The DAMN Thing You Love with Bevin Farrand' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Grief & Happiness?
The average episode length on Grief & Happiness is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Grief & Happiness released?
Episodes of Grief & Happiness are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Grief & Happiness?
The first episode of Grief & Happiness was released on Oct 19, 2021.
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