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Marie Alessi is a mother to two boys, a bestselling author, influencer & speaker. After her husband passed from a brain aneurysm, she found and created her way back to joy. She instinctively knew it was the only path worthy for their young boys. Her husband had taught her the concept of two choices - and this one was made in his honor, to make him proud. Marie has become a shining example of choosing love over fear and sadness.In her movement, Marie offers hope, healing & happiness to the world when people expect it the least and need it the most.Let’s tune in and learn more about her inspiring story and listen to how she chose to become vulnerable and focused on love and happiness.[00:01 – 06:01] Getting to Know MarieI welcome and introduce my guest, Marie AlessiMarie shares her brief background and says, “It’s meant to be.”So in love and living like a dream[06:02 – 17:36] A Love Like a DreamIt’s not the honeymoon phase: How Marie and her husband stay in love and grow togetherWhy Do Relationships Fail?How Bad Relationships Affect the People Around YouWhat Marie would say on separation and divorce“When both people really want it, then it’s not too late.”Where should the focus be?The Key Point in Managing RelationshipsMarie shares one of her most memorable moments with her husbandThe Moment Marie’s World Ended[17:37 – 36:19] Overcoming Grief & Choosing HappinessHow Marie Overcame Grief“I’m only 8 and I’m not going to have a daddy anymore.”How Marie and her children healed through their lossWhy there’s only the next stepFacing Grief and Realizing that Time isn’t the AnswerTime Doesn’t Heal All Wounds: It’s the AllowingA Healing Exercise“I constantly choose to focus on love.”How to Accept Grief Faster What does grief mean to you?Marie shares how counseling and sharing helps in dealing with grief[36:20 – 54:19] Why Vulnerability is the Only WayBecoming Open and Vulnerable with Your ConnectionsA Whole New World on the Other Side of GriefNothing was stolen, it was the end of a full contractMarie and how the pandemic changed her and her family“Vulnerability is, really, the only way.”The First Step You Have to Take in VulnerabilityYour Inner Voice“What happened to that family?”Keeping focused on love and happiness[54:20 – 58:26] Closing Segment How to connect with Marie Alessi.See links below.Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“You just need a goal to know where you’re going and then do the next step. There’s no sprinting, there’s no running. There’s only the next step.” – Marie Alessi“You are in this world to live a happy life and not to suffer.” – Marie Alessi“You need to listen to your inner voice.” – Marie Alessi-----------------------------Follow Marie on [email protected], Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn, and https://www.mariealessi.com/.To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.