I Choose Happy With Marilyn

We all carry something. In this soulful and deeply human podcast, Marilyn Getas Byrne holds heartfelt conversations with people who’ve lived through the unthinkable—and made their way back to joy. These are real stories of pain, healing, and what it truly means to choose happy.

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  Episode #2

  Ep2: I Choose Life: Grief, Grace, And A Grand Canyon Misadventure

  Aug 18, 202654 min

  After a devastating accident in the Grand Canyon takes the life of a child, Margot Baker’s world is shattered. What follows is a harrowing journey through grief, survivor's guilt, and the tragic loss of her best friend. But in the silence of her home—and later, in the stillness of the Canyon—Margot hears a whisper that will change her life forever. This is a story about choosing life when everything in you wants to give up. It’s about rivers, rituals, and remembering who you are. And it’s a story we’ll never forget. ------ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group . This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here . ------ Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com . ------ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com .

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  Episode #52

  Ep52: The View From the Edge: What Harry Parker Learned About Life Through Facing Death

  Aug 11, 202646 min

  Harry Parker has spent more than three decades at the edge: jumping from airplanes and cliffs, traveling the world as a photographer, and finding family in the close-knit communities of skydiving and BASE jumping. But a life spent confronting fear also brought Harry face-to-face with loss. After a devastating period in which many friends in the BASE jumping community died, Harry found himself helping create memorials for the people left behind. That work eventually led him to Project Recover , where he helped locate, document, and bring home American service members missing since World War II; an experience he describes as one of the pinnacles of his life. In this conversation with Marilyn, Harry shares what a lifetime spent close to death has taught him about actually living: moving through fear, making space for grief, choosing presence, nurturing the relationships that matter, and learning to practice happiness while we’re still here. Today, Harry continues that work through conservation and community as a leader with Surfrider Monterey and co-creator of SkyFamily , an emerging nonprofit supporting the skydiving and BASE communities through loss, remembrance, and healing. He has also trained as a death doula, an experience that deepened his relationship with mortality and gave him a new way of looking at the life still ahead of him. Because after all the jumps, risks, losses, and extraordinary adventures, Harry has come to believe that happiness isn’t simply something we find. It’s something we practice. Learn more about Harry Parker and his work: Harry Parker: https://harryparkerphotography.com/ Substack: @hparkerphoto Follow Harry on Instagram: @hparkerphoto Surfrider Foundation Monterey Chapter & Blue Water Task Force: Learn more about Harry’s work with Surfrider Monterey __________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here . __________ Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com __________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy , a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

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  Episode #51

  Ep51: Eternal Life, Not Eternal Legs: A Colonel’s Story of Bravery, Grit, and the Power of Perspective

  Aug 4, 202652 min

  In honor of Purple Heart Day , we're honored to share this conversation with Colonel Timothy Karcher once again. His story is a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who have been wounded in service to our country. In 2009, Colonel Timothy Karcher's vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Baghdad. The explosion took both of his legs and forever changed the course of his life. What followed was a journey through pain, perseverance, and perspective—one that revealed the power of humor, leadership, and the will to keep moving forward. As we recognize Purple Heart Day, we honor Colonel Karcher's extraordinary story and the countless service members whose sacrifices continue to inspire us. __________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here . __________ Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com __________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy , a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com .

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  Episode #50

  Ep50: Turning Survival Into Service: Finding Strength Through Two Cancer Journeys with Julie Rosenau

  Jul 28, 202655 min

  When Julie Rosenau was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38, she never imagined that her greatest challenge was still ahead. Just a few years later, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, her four-year-old son, Ellis, was diagnosed with leukemia. In this powerful conversation, Marilyn and Julie explore what it means to face the unimaginable—not once, but twice. Julie shares the fear, grief, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom that carried her family through both cancer journeys, and how those experiences inspired her to create Parent Strong, a program supporting caregivers of children with cancer. Together, they discuss survivorship, motherhood, advocacy, learning to receive help, and the profound truth that healing doesn't end when treatment does. This is a moving conversation about choosing hope, finding purpose in pain, and discovering strength you never knew you had. Support Julie's efforts for Blood Cancer United by clicking here. To reach out to Julie about Parent Strong, send her an email at Julie.ParentStrong@gmail.com. __________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here . __________ Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com __________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy , a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

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  Episode #49

  Ep49: The Mindset Behind the NFL Dream: A Conversation with Carolina Panthers Quarterback Haynes King

  Jul 21, 202640 min

  When life doesn't go according to plan, how do you respond? This week, Marilyn sits down with Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King for a conversation about resilience, faith, and the mindset that carried him through injury, setbacks, and the pressure of competing at the highest levels of football. From growing up in Longview, Texas, to playing quarterback at Texas A&M and Georgia Tech before beginning his NFL career, Haynes shares why staying present, trusting the process, and surrounding yourself with the right people can change everything. This episode is a reminder that while we can't always control what happens to us, we can always choose our response. __________ Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here . __________ Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com __________ I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy , a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com

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