Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 53
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 50.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
brian@thecomfy.com
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Host
Marilyn Getas Byrne - Host who leads heartfelt conversations about pain, healing, resilience, and the process of choosing happiness after difficult life experiences.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Diane Provo - Raising Resilient Children, Social Media Pressures, Self-worth, Confidence, Humor, Perspective, And Authentic Family Connection.
Margot Baker - Grief, Survivor's Guilt, Loss, Rituals, Remembrance, And Choosing Life After Tragedy.
Harry Parker - Facing Mortality, Grief, Fear, Community Healing, Conservation, Remembrance, And Practicing Happiness In The Present.
Timothy Karcher - Military Service, Sacrifice, Courage, Disability, Leadership, Humor, Perseverance, And Perspective.
Julie Rosenau - Cancer Survivorship, Caregiving, Motherhood, Advocacy, Resilience, Receiving Support, And Post-treatment Healing.
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Episodes
Ep61: All Aboard The Grief Train: A Journey From Heartbreak To Happiness with Melanie Hatchett
October 13, 2026
Can sorrow and joy travel together?For Melanie Hatchett, grief felt like a train she couldn’t step off after unimaginable loss shattered her world. In this episode of I Choose Happy, we revisit a heartfelt conversation about living with heartbreak while making room for moments of happiness.Melanie shares how she learned to honor her pain without letting it define her, and how sorrow and joy came to coexist in her life. Her story offers a tender reminder: choosing happiness doesn’t mean leavin...
Ep60: Surviving Terror on Bourbon Street: Ryan Quigley & a Bond Unbroken by Death
October 06, 2026
On New Year’s Eve 2025 in New Orleans, best friends Ryan Quigley and Tiger Bech were walking back to their hotel after a night of celebration. In the middle of the noise, crowds, and chaos of Bourbon Street, a terror attack unfolded, taking Tiger’s life and leaving Ryan fighting for his own.What follows is a story of unimaginable grief, physical recovery, and the unthinkable task of learning to live in a world without your very best friend. Ryan and Tiger met as Princeton football teammates -...
Ep59: Miracles in the Ashes of the Palisades Fire: Paige Killian on Survival & Pivoting with Grace
September 29, 2026
When the Palisades Fire swept through her neighborhood, Paige Killian had only minutes to react. What followed was a day she’ll never forget — a frantic escape, a series of miracles - big and small, and the beginning of a long emotional journey she never imagined she’d be on.In this conversation, Paige opens up about the fear, the shock, and the quiet moments that hit the hardest in the aftermath. She shares the triggers she didn’t expect, the grief that surfaced in everyday places, and the t...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with I Choose Happy With Marilyn?
I Choose Happy With Marilyn is hosted by Marilyn Getas Byrne. Its publicly listed email is brian@thecomfy.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for I Choose Happy With Marilyn?
The publicly listed email for I Choose Happy With Marilyn: brian@thecomfy.com.
How many listeners does I Choose Happy With Marilyn have?
Podseeker estimates I Choose Happy With Marilyn reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for I Choose Happy With Marilyn?
I Choose Happy With Marilyn typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling lived experience of significant loss, trauma, illness, disability, caregiving, or recovery; relevant expertise in child development, grief, survivorship, mental health, advocacy, or community support; and a constructive perspective on healing and resilience. Common among recent guests: Created or led a support program or nonprofit; Built expertise through professional practice or substantial lived experience; Advocated for veterans, caregivers, cancer survivors, bereaved families, or other affected communities. Recent guests include Diane Provo, Margot Baker, and Harry Parker.
How hard is it to get booked on I Choose Happy With Marilyn?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does I Choose Happy With Marilyn cover?
Recent episodes cover Grief, Resilience, Trauma Recovery, Cancer Survivorship, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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