Grief & Happiness

By: Emily Thiroux Threatt
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Healing Through the Body: Somatic Tools for Grief with Amy Pickett-Williams
    Nov 12 2024

    Have you ever felt grief physically? This episode reveals why and how somatic practices can help you cope.


    In today's episode, I'm joined by Grief Psychotherapist and Nonprofit Founder Amy Pickett-Williams. Amy shares her personal and professional journey as a grief psychotherapist and her motivation behind founding the LIGHT Movement. Drawing from her experience working with diverse types of loss, she explains how her father's unexpected death and her own near-fatal accident prompted her to embrace her father’s legacy of advocacy.


    Throughout this episode, Amy speaks passionately about the power of somatic tools for grief healing, including the significance of polyvagal theory and the window of tolerance, which guide people in managing grief through body-based techniques. She describes practical methods like breathwork, movement, and sensory practices to stimulate the vagus nerve and aid in emotional regulation. Amy’s nonprofit aims to provide safe spaces for people to connect, grow through grief, and find purpose, emphasizing community and cross-cultural support through workshops, retreats, and an annual solstice event.


    Tune in and listen to episode 284 of Grief and Happiness, to hear Amy Pickett-Williams’ inspiring journey of resilience and discover transformative ways to navigate grief and find healing through body-based practices.


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • The loss of Amy’s father and its impact (1:12)
    • A life-changing accident and a cancer diagnosis (4:59)
    • Founding the LIGHT Movement: Mission and goals (11:20)
    • Somatic healing and the science behind it (15:25)
    • Practical somatic techniques for grief (17:32)
    • Closing thoughts and how to get involved (23:45)


    Connect with Amy Pickett-Williams:

    • Website
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • The LIGHT Movement


    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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    26 mins
  • Complaining
    Nov 8 2024

    Do you find yourself complaining about your grief? Discover how you can fix this situation!


    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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    6 mins
  • Breaking the Silence: Becky Ellis on Healing War's Hidden Wounds
    Nov 5 2024

    Behind every war hero lies an untold story of pain and resilience—join Becky Ellis as she breaks decades of silence in her unforgettable memoir.


    In this episode, I'm joined by the author Becky Ellis who talks about her memoir, Little Avalanches. A daughter of a highly decorated combat veteran, Becky refers to herself as a “veteran of the war fought at home.” Her work highlights the often-overlooked impact of war trauma on veterans’ families, capturing the silent struggles and resilience required to navigate life alongside a loved one carrying deep, unspoken scars.


    Throughout this episode, Becky describes her book Little Avalanches as a deeply personal account of living with a war-scarred father who carried a lifetime of unspoken trauma. She shares her journey of breaking through his silence to reveal his harrowing experiences and how, at the end of his life, open conversations helped them both heal. Her father, who never spoke about his past, finally relayed memories with fresh intensity and pain, showing the persistent psychological scars of war. Becky also provides practical advice on having empathetic conversations with veterans, emphasizing a personal approach and understanding the complexities of their experiences. Her unique perspective and advocacy offer a voice to families touched by trauma and a bridge to understanding for those seeking to connect more deeply with the experiences of veterans.


    Tune in and listen to episode 282 of Grief and Happiness to explore the hidden impact of war trauma on families and discover how compassionate conversations can open pathways to healing and understanding.


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • The legacy of war trauma on families (1:58)
    • Breaking through silence and the power of healing conversations (4:11)
    • Understanding war and childhood trauma: A personal and emotional account (6:26)
    • Connecting with veterans: Tips for a meaningful conversations (17:18)
    • Encouragement to Confront Painful Histories and Cultivate Compassion (23:39)


    Connect with Becky Ellis:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Get Becky Ellis’ book!


    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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    30 mins

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