Having gone through the experience of the deaths of so many loved ones, I have learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy.
I have kept journals and written to express myself most of my life which led me to a career of teaching writing and writing books. I naturally turned to writing to help deal with my Grief, then I discovered I could use writing to help friends deal with grief, too.
In contemplating how I could best help the grieving people I was working with, my Ignite moment came when realized the importance of helping people understand the importance of happiness and how they could grieve and be happy at the same time.
To share my message, I host the Grief and Happiness podcast, I wrote the book Loving and Living Your Way Though Grief, I facilitate weekly meetings of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, I founded the Grief and Happiness nonprofit foundation, I publish a weekly newsletter and blog, and my new book, The Grief and Happiness Handbook is coming out soon.
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Only those who have been in the process of making, loving, and losing family can talk about what it feels like, yet all of us can learn from it.In today's episode, I'm joined by the Author, Advocate, …
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Only those who have been in the process of making, loving, and losing family can talk about what it feels like, yet all of us can learn from it.In today's episode, I'm joined by the Author, Advocate, Speaker, and Podcaster Jessica Fein. Jessica's relationship with grief started when she lost her sister, who was only three years older, at the age of 27. Several years later, one of her daughters was diagnosed with a rare disease, taking Jessica and her family through a chaotic journey of heart-wrenching challenges, relentless battles, love, laughter, and lessons about life, grief, and the indomi…
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What if you knew the exact moment you were going to die; would that knowledge change the way you live today?Meet Mark Dowie, Author of "Judith Letting Go," a book that tells the story of the beautiful…
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What if you knew the exact moment you were going to die; would that knowledge change the way you live today?Meet Mark Dowie, Author of "Judith Letting Go," a book that tells the story of the beautiful friendship between him and Judith Tannenbaum, a poet who, after being diagnosed with an incurable disease that caused her a lot of pain, decided to transition on her own terms.In this episode, Mark shares details of his intimate experience with Judith and the deeply transformative experience of knowing when and where she would die. Mark is an Investigative Historian, a Journalist, one of the Foun…
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How can you change your morning routine?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief…
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How can you change your morning routine?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How hard is it to regain the sense of self and purpose after a traumatic divorce?The intense emotional pain of divorce can be as debilitating as physical pain, and, in many cases, it can materialize i…
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How hard is it to regain the sense of self and purpose after a traumatic divorce?The intense emotional pain of divorce can be as debilitating as physical pain, and, in many cases, it can materialize in our bodies. Becoming aware of this pain and seeking professional support is crucial for healing.In today's episode, I'm joined by Ben Brown, who shares his experiences navigating the deep emotional turmoil that follows a divorce. Ben is a Sales Coach, Author, and Speaker with over 20 years of experience selling anything from stocks to cars to medical devices. As a successful entrepreneur, father…
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Listen to learn how to use writing to deal with your feelings.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International …
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Listen to learn how to use writing to deal with your feelings.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is it possible to transform the heaviness of grief into something magical?One of the most common experiences in grief is the overwhelming sense of isolation and misunderstanding. Our guest, Ellie Bamb…
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Is it possible to transform the heaviness of grief into something magical?One of the most common experiences in grief is the overwhelming sense of isolation and misunderstanding. Our guest, Ellie Bambury, developed a unique way to address these feelings and help people feel seen and supported.Ellie Bambury is a New Zealand-based Soul-first Grief Guide, the Founder of Glitter and Grief, a Keynote Speaker, an Event Facilitator, and a Funeral and End Of Life Celebrant. Ellie's background in filmmaking and storytelling helped her develop unique and innovative ways of exploring grief through variou…
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Often in grief, we forget how precious we are. Take good care of yourself!Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the In…
Often in grief, we f…
Often in grief, we forget how precious we are. Take good care of yourself!Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Ho…
How can talking abou…
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, th…
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Would your loved one want you to be happy?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Gri…
Would your loved one…
Would your loved one want you to be happy?Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In today's episode, I’m joined by Natasha Trujillo, Ph.D., a Counseling and Sports Psychologist and acclaimed author. Natasha is also a grief and loss specialist who works with Olympic athletes, hel…
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In today's episode, I’m joined by Natasha Trujillo, Ph.D., a Counseling and Sports Psychologist and acclaimed author. Natasha is also a grief and loss specialist who works with Olympic athletes, helping them deal with perfectionism, eating disorders, and other challenges they might face in their professional lives. Despite her many years of experience assisting others to navigate grief, she felt lost after two major losses hit her in a short time. Dealing with those heavy blows led her to challenge old beliefs, instilling in her the need to write about why we avoid talking about death, inter…
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Always advocate for bereavement leave.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou can order the International Best Selling The Grief a…
Always advocate for …
Always advocate for bereavement leave.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When an adult son dies, it is usually expected that the other siblings take on heavy duties like identifying a body, planning funerals, or even getting the terrible news first and being responsible fo…
When an adult son di…
When an adult son dies, it is usually expected that the other siblings take on heavy duties like identifying a body, planning funerals, or even getting the terrible news first and being responsible for breaking it to the parents. This is done to alleviate the monumental pain of losing a child, but only few consider the extreme pain a sibling endures.In this episode, I'm joined by Cultural Researcher, Author, and brilliant Storyteller Annie Sklaver Orenstein. After Annie's brother was killed in Afghanistan, she went to every bookstore looking for something that could help her deal with her pain…
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If you feel stuck now, don’t despair. When you are ready, open your hear and allow people back in.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clickin…
If you feel stuck no…
If you feel stuck now, don’t despair. When you are ready, open your hear and allow people back in.Let's Connect:You can join the Grief and Happiness Alliance which meets weekly on Sundays by clicking hereYou 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 hereRequest your Awaken Your Happiness Journaling Guide hereSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Let me know if you need anything is a phrase people usually mean when they say it, yet grievers will never say what they need. Some don't have the energy to, and others might not be aware of what exac…
Let me know if you n…
Let me know if you need anything is a phrase people usually mean when they say it, yet grievers will never say what they need. Some don't have the energy to, and others might not be aware of what exactly they need.In today’s episode, I'm joined by Certified Business Coach, Founder and CEO of Essential Coaching, and grief survivor, Andrea Betschart. Andrea lost her husband about 9 years ago in a mountain climbing accident in the Netherlands. The loss of her husband didn't take away her love for the mountains, where she feels powerful and safe; instead, it helped her find her inner strength, e…
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In Spanish, the word for remember is "recordar," which comes from the Latin "recordari," which translates to "take through the heart again." That is one of the beautiful things about grief: we get to …
In Spanish, the word…
In Spanish, the word for remember is "recordar," which comes from the Latin "recordari," which translates to "take through the heart again." That is one of the beautiful things about grief: we get to choose how we take our lost loved ones through the heart again. Our guest, Cleo Childs, certainly found a beautiful way to remember her mother, who transitioned six years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's.In this episode, we learn about Cleo Childs' grief journey, the unique bond with her mother, and the beautiful form of art her loss gave birth to. Cleo recently launched "Moving With," her f…
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