Healing Starts With The Heart

Episode Title: The First Step in Healing Episode Description: In this heartfelt episode of Healing Starts with a Heart, grief specialist Sharon Brubaker invites listeners to explore the transformative power of sharing their grief. Drawing on her own experiences, Sharon reflects on the deeply personal journey of losing her nephew, Austin, and how finding a safe space to express her emotions became the first step in her healing process. Grief often isolates us, convincing us that our pain doesn’t matter or that it’s a burden to others. Sharon challenges these misconceptions, advocating for the importance of acknowledging and talking about grief—not as a mother, sister, or aunt, but as an individual. She introduces Grief Study Hall, a safe community for sharing stories and finding connection, as a first step toward emotional recovery. Key Points Discussed: Breaking the Silence Around Grief Why it’s crucial to speak openly about your personal grief story. The First Step in Healing Sharon’s pers