Ep. 97: The Season of Letting Go: My Journey Through Grief, Heartbreak, and the Unknown

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the grief I’ve been carrying since the loss of my younger brother on June 18, 2025. I share the story leading up to the day he died, and what it’s been like to try and function “normally” in the aftermath of such a devastating loss. Watch the video of this episode  here. 

I also talk about the heartbreaking end of my relationship, and how those two losses — combined with the bittersweet transition of my son moving away to start his life and my twin daughters graduating high school — have made this one of the hardest seasons I’ve ever faced.

This is an unfiltered look at what it feels like to have so much change, so much loss, and so much unknown all at once. I share how I’m learning to grieve, heal, grow, and move forward, while trusting the Universe now more than ever.

If you’re walking through loss, heartbreak, or transition, my hope is that you’ll feel less alone in your own journey as you listen to mine.

Jeremiah Centrella died of a sudden heart attack, without prior symptoms or any warning. He was 46.

Learn more about my brother Jeremiah Centrella and about his death on the post I wrote "The Hardest Week of My Life"

Here's a day in the life of me trying to navigate this grief and heartbreak. 

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About Your Host

Sarah Centrella is a corporate keynote speaker, executive mindset coach, and multi–bestselling author known for teaching leaders how to create a clear vision for their future and develop the mental fitness to achieve it. Through her proprietary Centrella Method™, Sarah blends practical mindset tools, vision-setting, and resilience training to help high performers navigate pressure, change, and growth—without burning out. She is the author of four books, including Think It, and has worked with executives, sales teams, entrepreneurs, and organizations around the world. Book her to speak at your next event. Follow Sarah on Insta @sarahcentrella

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