Ep. 747 – The Grief and Happiness Handbook with Emily Thiroux Threatt (@ThreattEmily)
Release Date: 03/13/2025
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info_outline"Grief is love and when it's really love, it doesn't go away just because somebody dies." - Emily Thiroux Threatt
Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is widow, speaker, grief expert, and founder of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, Emily Thiroux Threatt. Emily and I had a chat about her latest book, “The Grief and Happiness Handbook”, how she discovered her love for writing, alternative ways to offer condolences, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
Why grief and happiness are two sides of the same coin
How writing can have a positive impact on your personal growth and outlook on life
What led to her first book opportunity and what she learned from working with a traditional publishing company
Emily’s Site: https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/
Emily’s Podcast, “Grief & Happiness”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-happiness/id1589284828
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