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1006 | Grieving With Hope with Marcia Earhart

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Own Your Choices Own Your Life
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May 14, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Marcia Earhart, a certified life, trauma, grief, brain, and mental health coach, mediator, author, and HeartSync minister. Her guidance is both professional and personal. Having navigated the deaths of two sons within the last eleven years—one tragically murdered—she stands as a testament to God's faithfulness in the deepest valleys of grief, and now leads others in healing. Her powerful new book, "Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief," is a raw and vulnerable chronicle of devastating loss. More than a memoir, it is a lifeline, exploring the fragile threads of love and pain that hold us together and revealing the God-given hope that can rebuild a shattered life. Marcia’s mission extends beyond the page. As the co-founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, she is boots-on-the-ground in the mental health crisis. She creates a safe haven for the grieving to release their trauma and pain so they can Breathe again, Move again, and Live again. Her ministry reaches a diverse community across the United States and six other countries, standing as a powerful reminder that in deep sorrow, no one has to walk alone. Chapters: 01:06 - Navigating Grief: Marcia's Journey 10:00 - The Journey of Grief and Acceptance 26:52 - Choosing Life in Grief 31:20 - Grieving for the Living: A Journey of Understanding 42:38 - Understanding Grief and Its Layers 51:43 - Navigating Grief and Boundaries 01:01:54 - Navigating Grief: The Importance of Presence and Support Connect with Marcia: Podcast Guest Website: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us Podcast Guest’s Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSRS21 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesterlingrosesanctuary/ Marcia’s Book: https://a.co/d/3Gy550K LinkedIn: https://www.l…