Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Grief, Growth & Grit: Pearl on Losing Her Son and Learning to Live Again

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Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads šŸ’„ā€”the podcast normalizing mental health conversations. This week, we talk with Pearl Chiarenza about grief, resilience, setting boundaries, and finding joy again.

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Mental Health Quote:
"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."
Guest Bio - Pearl Chiarenza:
Pearl Chiarenza is a Mental Fitness Life Coach, author, speaker, and founder of the SHERO community, which hosts events and pajama retreats for women. Pearl empowers women to live unapologetically through mental fitness, self-care, and resilience. Sheā€™s a mom, a wife, and a fierce advocate for self-discovery.
  • Website: https://www.wsliving.com/
  • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulful-self-care-conversations/id1565952559
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearl_chiarenza/
  • Facebook: https://www.wsliving.com/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRrlLHaqK0FDKOl42jgZVA
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-chiarenza-8269a8b/
    • Podcast Shoutout! šŸŽ§
    Go check out How to Be a Grownup by Caitlin & Jenny ā€” funny, real talk for moms navigating the chaos of life! šŸ™Œ
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT
    • Website: https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes
      • Key Takeaways:
      • Grief is not something you "get over"ā€”you learn to live with it.
      • Setting boundaries is vital to protecting your mental health.
      • Healing is an active process: it requires therapy, community, and self-love.
        • Actionable Items:
        • Write your "Joy List"ā€”10 things that genuinely make you happy.
        • Practice saying "No" without apology.
        • Stay connected with your support tribe.
          • Important Timestamps:
          • [00:00-05:00] Meet Pearl and Mental Health Journeys
          • [05:00-15:00] Coping with Grief and Family Toxicity
          • [15:00-25:00] Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
          • [25:00-30:00] Pearlā€™s Healing Practices
          • [30:00-37:00] Advice to Her Younger Self and Life Lessons
          • [37:00-End] Resources, Final Words, and Where to Find Pearl
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