<p>Welcome to another heartfelt episode of <strong>Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads</strong> 💥—the podcast normalizing mental health conversations. This week, we talk with Pearl Chiarenza about grief, resilience, setting boundaries, and finding joy again.<br> 🏆 We’re proud winners of the <strong>2024 People's Choice Podcast Award for Health</strong> and the <strong>2024 Women In Podcasting Award for Best Mental Health Podcast</strong>! With <strong>over 1 million downloads</strong>, we couldn't have done it without you.<br> 💬 We want your feedback! Please leave us a message (written or voice) at: <a href="https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a">https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a</a></p> <hr> <h2>Mental Health Quote:</h2> <em>"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."</em> <hr> <h2>Guest Bio - Pearl Chiarenza:</h2> 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. She’s a mom, a wife, and a fierce advocate for self-discovery. <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://bleav.com/shows/shit-that-goes-on-in-our-heads/episodes/anxiety-self-trust-and-joy-a-mental-health-deep-dive-with-alyssa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wsliving.com/</a></li> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulful-self-care-conversations/id1565952559" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulful-self-care-conversations/id1565952559</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pearl_chiarenza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/pearl_chiarenza/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://bleav.com/shows/shit-that-goes-on-in-our-heads/episodes/anxiety-self-trust-and-joy-a-mental-health-deep-dive-with-alyssa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wsliving.com/</a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRrlLHaqK0FDKOl42jgZVA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRrlLHaqK0FDKOl42jgZVA</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-chiarenza-8269a8b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-chiarenza-8269a8b/</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Podcast Shoutout! 🎧</h2> Go check out <strong>How to Be a Grownup</strong> by Caitlin & Jenny — funny, real talk for moms navigating the chaos of life! 🙌 <ul> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-grownup-a-humorous-guide-for-moms-with-ck-gk/id1600435714</a></li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/18bYm4GWnS5JKiKcTqRQsT</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/episodes</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Key Takeaways:</h2> <ul> <li>Grief is not something you "get over"—you learn to live with it.</li> <li>Setting boundaries is vital to protecting your mental health.</li> <li>Healing is an active process: it requires therapy, community, and self-love.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Actionable Items:</h2> <ul> <li>Write your "Joy List"—10 things that genuinely make you happy.</li> <li>Practice saying "No" without apology.</li> <li>Stay connected with your support tribe.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Important Timestamps:</h2> <ul> <li>[00:00-05:00] Meet Pearl and Mental Health Journeys</li> <li>[05:00-15:00] Coping with Grief and Family Toxicity</li> <li>[15:00-25:00] Breaking Free from People-Pleasing</li> <li>[25:00-30:00] Pearl’s Healing Practices</li> <li>[30:00-37:00] Advice to Her Younger Self and Life Lessons</li> <li>[37:00-End] Resources, Final Words, and Where to Find Pearl</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Subscribe, Rate, and Review!</h2> ⭐ Subscribe for more inspiring mental health conversations. ⭐ Rate and review us on your favorite platform or visit: <a href="https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews</a> <p> </p> <p>#MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #SelfCareMatters #WomensEmpowerment #PositiveMindset #PearlChiarenza #WSLiving #MentalHealthMatters #SelfLove #GriefSupport #DirtySkittles #GRex #MentalFitness #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #BoundariesMatter #AwardWinningPodcast #PodcastRecommendations</p> <p></p><p>***************************************************************************</p><p><strong>🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟</strong></p><ul><li><strong>American Red Cross – Wildfire Relief: </strong><a href="https://www.re