Has your perspective on life changed since you lost a loved one?

How has forgiveness made a difference in your path to healing?

Today, we are joined by Nicole Avant, a producer and political activist who served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas. Her new book Think You’ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude takes us on a personal journey of grief and healing. 

Nicole opens up about facing unimaginable challenges, including the loss of her beloved mother, Jacqueline Avant, in a tragic incident. Through heartfelt anecdotes and profound insights, Nicole reveals how she found strength in the face of adversity, and the role that resilience played in her healing process.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and the beauty of honoring one's emotions. Nicole beautifully discusses the transformative effect of grief and how it can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Whether you're navigating your own journey of resilience or simply seeking inspiration to overcome life's obstacles, this conversation will touch your heart and leave you with a renewed sense of hope.

In this interview, you’ll learn: 
How the power of resilience allows us to overcome adversity
How grief will transform us 
How important community is when we are facing pain 
How to turn pain into purpose 
How to face life’s obstacles with resilience and determination

Think You’ll Be Happy by @nicoleavantofficial is now available wherever books are sold. A moving story that is sure to inspire us all. 

With Love and Gratitude, 

Jay Shetty 

What We discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:53 The Essence Of Showing Up for Others 
04:46 Allowing Yourself To Pause And Repair
07:25 Always Pay It Forward
11:18 Leaving a Lasting Impression Through Emotional Memories
12:42 Nicole Recalls the Time She Tragically Lost Her Mother
19:07 The Real Definition of Courage
21:22 Self-Expression as a Form of Healing
24:02 The Best Way to Honor Anyone You’ve Love
29:55 The Power of Choice
34:37 Grief Is Proof That You Loved
39:44 Different Ways We Deal with Tragedy
43:41 The Invisible Threads That Connect Us
47:21 You Must Carry On
51:12 Honoring the Departed by Living Life to Its Fullest
55:22 The Lessons Life Offers
01:00:35 Do You Still Cry?
01:03:10 Nicole Avant on Final Five  

Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shettyhttps://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/

Has your perspective on life changed since you lost a loved one?
How has forgiveness made a difference in your path to healing?
Today, we are joined by Nicole Avant, a producer and political activist who served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas. Her new book Think You’ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude takes us on a personal journey of grief and healing. 
Nicole opens up about facing unimaginable challenges, including the loss of her beloved mother, Jacqueline Avant, in a tragic incident. Through heartfelt anecdotes and profound insights, Nicole reveals how she found strength in the face of adversity, and the role that resilience played in her healing process.
Throughout the conversation, we explore the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and the beauty of honoring one's emotions. Nicole beautifully discusses the transformative effect of grief and how it can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Whether you're navigating your own journey of resilience or simply seeking inspiration to overcome life's obstacles, this conversation will touch your heart and leave you with a renewed sense of hope.
In this interview, you’ll learn: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How the power of resilience allows us to overcome adversity</li>
<li aria-level="1">How grief will transform us </li>
<li aria-level="1">How important community is when we are facing pain </li>
<li aria-level="1">How to turn pain into purpose </li>
<li aria-level="1">How to face life’s obstacles with resilience and determination</li>
</ul>
Think You’ll Be Happy by @nicoleavantofficial is now available wherever books are sold. A moving story that is sure to inspire us all. 
With Love and Gratitude, 
Jay Shetty 
What We discuss:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Intro</li>
<li aria-level="1">02:53 The Essence Of Showing Up for Others </li>
<li aria-level="1">04:46 Allowing Yourself To Pause And Repair</li>
<li aria-level="1">07:25 Always Pay It Forward</li>
<li aria-level="1">11:18 Leaving a Lasting Impression Through Emotional Memories</li>
<li aria-level="1">12:42 Nicole Recalls the Time She Tragically Lost Her Mother</li>
<li aria-level="1">19:07 The Real Definition of Courage</li>
<li aria-level="1">21:22 Self-Expression as a Form of Healing</li>
<li aria-level="1">24:02 The Best Way to Honor Anyone You’ve Love</li>
<li aria-level="1">29:55 The Power of Choice</li>
<li aria-level="1">34:37 Grief Is Proof That You Loved</li>
<li aria-level="1">39:44 Different Ways We Deal with Tragedy</li>
<li aria-level="1">43:41 The Invisible Threads That Connect Us</li>
<li aria-level="1">47:21 You Must Carry On</li>
<li aria-level="1">51:12 Honoring the Departed by Living Life to Its Fullest</li>
<li aria-level="1">55:22 The Lessons Life Offers</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:00:35 Do You Still Cry?</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:03:10 Nicole Avant on Final Five  </li>
</ul>
Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty<a href="https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/"> https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Nicole Avant ON: Why You Should Let Yourself Cry & Ways to Channel Deep Grief Into Grit and Gratitude

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