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Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Podcast for Mental Health Insights, Compassion, and Friendship

This Episode will drop on Tuesday at 3 am Eastern

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hello Beautiful Souls!

Welcome back to another soul-nourishing edition of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. Weโ€™re so excited to have you here. ๐Ÿ’›

Mark your calendars!โ€‹
๐ŸŽง Our NEW EPISODE drops Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 3 AM Eastern!

This weekโ€™s episode is titled:
โ€‹๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Grief, Growth & Grit: Pearl on Losing Her Son and Learning to Live Again

Trust us, you donโ€™t want to miss this one โ€” itโ€™s a story of heartbreak, healing, resilience, and the incredible power of hope. ๐Ÿฆ‹


๐Ÿ’› Doing Things That Are Good for Your Soul

Hey friends, itโ€™s G-Rex here. ๐Ÿฆ–๐Ÿ’›
Sometimes life moves so fast, we forget to stop and just breathe.

This past weekend, I finally took a day to slow down โ€” and it ended up being exactly what my soul needed.

My wife and I, along with a couple of close friends, set off on a little adventure around upstate New York. ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿš—โœจ
We wandered through breathtaking waterfalls at Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls, soaked up the beautiful spring sunshine, grabbed brunch, made a quick stop at a winery (donโ€™t worry, I was the designated driver ๐Ÿ˜Ž), explored the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, and treated ourselves to some much-needed ice cream. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ

There were no big plans, no expectations โ€” just good food, good friends, nature, laughter, and the kind of joy that fills your heart without even trying. ๐ŸŒธ
โ€‹My heart is still so full.

Meanwhile, Dirty Skittles is living her best life down in Georgia! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿฆ‹
Sheโ€™s reconnecting with nature, taking care of her mental health, and savoring her own beautiful moments of soul care.

We may be in different places, but weโ€™re on the same mission:
โ€‹To find joy in the little things and prioritize what truly matters. ๐Ÿซถ

How are YOU kicking off your spring? ๐ŸŒท
Reply and let us know โ€” weโ€™d love to hear your stories!


๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Soulful Poll!

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๐Ÿ“„ Podcast Reflection Worksheet

Need a little boost turning podcast inspiration into real change?
Weโ€™ve got you! ๐Ÿ“

Download our Podcast Reflection Worksheet โ€” a simple, thoughtful tool to help you capture key takeaways, reflections, and ideas from each episode.
Turn listening into living. ๐Ÿš€ Podcast Worksheet _04_29_25_Grief, Growth & Grit- Pearl on Losing Her Son and Learning to Live Again.pdfโ€‹


๐ŸŽ™๏ธ What This Episode Is About

This weekโ€™s episode is deeply personal and incredibly powerful. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿซถ
We sit down with Pearl Chiarenza, a mental fitness life coach, author, and speaker who shares her raw and inspiring journey of living through grief and choosing to grow around it.

Pearl opens up about the devastating loss of her son, the difficult family dynamics she had to navigate, and the powerful steps sheโ€™s taken to rebuild her life with purpose, resilience, and heart. ๐ŸŒฟ

Through her story, we explore:
- The reality of grief โ€” how it reshapes us and how to honor it without letting it define us.
- The importance of mental fitness โ€” why tending to your emotional and mental wellbeing is non-negotiable.
- The strength of setting boundaries โ€” even when itโ€™s painful, even with family.
- The beauty of reconnecting with yourself โ€” and giving yourself full permission to thrive again. ๐ŸŒธ

This conversation is about loss, love, healing, and hope.
Itโ€™s about remembering that no matter what weโ€™ve been through, we still have the power to live, to laugh, and to be the author of our next chapter. ๐Ÿ“–โœจ


๐ŸŽง Meet This Weekโ€™s Guest: Pearl Chiarenza

Pearl Chiarenza brings her full heart and fearless honesty to this weekโ€™s episode.
A champion of womenโ€™s mental fitness, self-love, and resilience, Pearl empowers others through coaching, community events, and retreats. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

She is a loving wife, a devoted mom, and a woman who has turned unimaginable grief into unstoppable purpose.


๐ŸŒŸ Key Takeaways from This Episode

  1. Releasing old pain frees you to climb higher โ€” Carrying emotional โ€œtrashโ€ holds us back from reaching the next beautiful summit. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ
  2. Saying โ€œNoโ€ is an act of love to yourself โ€” Boundaries are not walls, they are doorways to peace. ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ
  3. Grief doesnโ€™t go away โ€” we grow around it โ€” Healing is learning to live, love, and hope again. ๐Ÿฆ‹

โœ… Actionable Steps to Embrace Your Growth

  1. Plan a day just for you โ€” Explore somewhere new, enjoy a meal out, reconnect with your joy. ๐ŸŒฟ
  2. Create your Joy List โ€” Write down 10 simple things that fill you with light and intentionally make time for them. โœ๏ธ
  3. Practice saying โ€œNoโ€ with grace โ€” Honor your own limits without guilt. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ“ฃ Podcast Shoutout!

Sending love to Caitlin & Jenny at How to Be a Grownup! ๐ŸŽ‰
Their podcast is hilarious, heartwarming, and a must-listen for moms learning to survive and laugh through the chaos of adulting.


๐Ÿซถ Listener Engagement

Weโ€™d love to hear from you! ๐Ÿ’ฌ
โ€‹How are you taking care of your heart and soul this spring?โ€‹
Hit reply and letโ€™s share the joy! ๐ŸŒธ


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If you love what weโ€™re doing here, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review! โญโญโญโญโญ
Your support helps more amazing humans find us. ๐Ÿงก


๐ŸŒฟ Mental Health Quote for the Week

โ€œMaking time for yourself isnโ€™t selfish; itโ€™s essential.
You canโ€™t pour from an empty soul โ€” refill often and without guilt.โ€
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๐Ÿฆ‹ Thank you for being here. Thank you for being YOU.

Weโ€™re so honored to walk this journey with you.
See you bright and early Tuesday morning at 3 AM for one of our most powerful episodes yet. ๐ŸŽง๐ŸŒธ

Stay kind to your mind, stay wild with your heart.โ€‹
With love,
โ€‹G-Rex & Dirty Skittles ๐Ÿซถ


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