{"podcast":{"title":"Emerging with Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions","slug":"emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340","podcast_index_feed_id":6692340,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/492698/rss","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/492698/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/6/9/5/5695d0e778480141d959afa2a1bf1c87/woman-logo1_2-20250106-8aepoje358.jpg","author":"Marquita Garrett Ph.D., LPC, ACS, RPT-S, NCC","episode_count":43,"summary":"Welcome to *Emerging with Grace*, the podcast that's here to help you embrace life's transformative moments and emerge stronger than ever before. In a world filled with stereotypes, stigma, and unexpected challenges, this podcast is your beacon of hope, offering insights, stories, and strategies for thriving through life's toughest transitions. Our host, Marquita Garrett Ph.D., is passionate about mental wellbeing and understands that change and trauma touch us all. Whether you're a woman navigating the journey through the stages of life or simply someone searching for inspiration and guidance, this podcast is for you. Through thought-provoking conversations, expert interviews, and real-life stories, we aim to achieve three core outcomes: 1. **Graceful Transitions:** We want women and everyone else to embark on their life journeys with grace, embracing change as an opportunity for growth and renewal. 2. **Surviving Trauma and Change:** Life can throw unexpected curveballs at us all, but we're here to remind you that you can not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity. Trauma and change are not the end of your story; they're just a chapter. 3. **Discovering Life After:** I…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T22:21:32.293862+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340"},"episode":{"title":"021: Through the Storm: An Author's Path to Healing","slug":"021-through-the-storm-an-author-s-path-to-healing","published_at":"2024-10-29T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340/021-through-the-storm-an-author-s-path-to-healing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340","url":"https://fb16a1ea-311f-4e93-bba2-a2445bf5d85c.libsyn.com/021-through-the-storm-an-authors-path-to-healing","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fb16a1ea-311f-4e93-bba2-a2445bf5d85c/MU_Ep021_Master.mp3?dest-id=4209236","summary":"Imagine the courage it takes to break free from a 23-year cycle of domestic violence and infidelity and start anew. That's exactly what Dr. Cynthia Moss did, and her story is inspiring. In this episode, Dr. Moss shares her poignant journey from the illusion of a fairytale marriage to the harsh reality of abuse fueled by her husband's alcoholism. Despite the challenges of military life and societal expectations, she found the strength to voice her struggles and seek healing through faith and support. Join us as Dr. Moss opens up about a turning point — when her ex-husband found faith, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within her. Amidst betrayal and pain, she discovered the power of prayer and unconditional love, even finding the courage to embrace a child from her husband's affair. Her story explores the complexity of grief, forgiveness, and the unexpected paths toward peace, demonstrating the resilience it takes to rebuild one's life after profound loss and hurt. Dr. Moss's experience also touches on the importance of family and self-forgiveness. She reflects on meeting her father and siblings at 18, navigating those new relationships while raising her own children, and embracing the child born from infidelity. Her story is a testament to the strength required to break the silence on domestic violence, the courage to foster healing relationships, and the journey toward self-forgiveness and personal peace. Come along as we explore these themes, offering hope and insight for anyone facing similar challenges. In this episode, you will hear: Dr. Cynthia Moss's journey of overcoming 23 years of domestic violence and infidelity in a military marriage The impact of faith and prayer on healing and forgiveness Navigating complex emotions after discovering her ex-husband's affai…","meta_description":"Imagine the courage it takes to break free from a 23-year cycle of domestic violence and infidelity and start anew. 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