π Hello Beautiful Souls!
Welcome back to another soul-nourishing edition of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. Weβre so excited to have you here. π
Mark your calendars!β
π§ Our NEW EPISODE drops Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 3 AM Eastern!
This weekβs episode is titled:
βποΈ Grief, Growth & Grit: Pearl on Losing Her Son and Learning to Live Again
Trust us, you donβt want to miss this one β itβs a story of heartbreak, healing, resilience, and the incredible power of hope. π¦
π Doing Things That Are Good for Your Soul
Hey friends, itβs G-Rex here. π¦π
Sometimes life moves so fast, we forget to stop and just breathe.
This past weekend, I finally took a day to slow down β 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. π³πβ¨
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 (donβt worry, I was the designated driver π), explored the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, and treated ourselves to some much-needed ice cream. π¦π¦
There were no big plans, no expectations β just good food, good friends, nature, laughter, and the kind of joy that fills your heart without even trying. πΈ
βMy heart is still so full.
Meanwhile, Dirty Skittles is living her best life down in Georgia! ππ¦
Sheβs 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 weβre on the same mission:
βTo find joy in the little things and prioritize what truly matters. π«Ά
How are YOU kicking off your spring? π·
Reply and let us know β weβd love to hear your stories!
π Fun Soulful Poll!
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π Podcast Reflection Worksheet
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Weβve got you! π
Download our Podcast Reflection Worksheet β a simple, thoughtful tool to help you capture key takeaways, reflections, and ideas from each episode.
Turn listening into living. π Podcast Worksheet _04_29_25_Grief, Growth & Grit- Pearl on Losing Her Son and Learning to Live Again.pdfβ
ποΈ What This Episode Is About
This weekβs episode is deeply personal and incredibly powerful. π¬π«Ά
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 sheβs taken to rebuild her life with purpose, resilience, and heart. πΏ
Through her story, we explore:
- The reality of grief β how it reshapes us and how to honor it without letting it define us.
- The importance of mental fitness β why tending to your emotional and mental wellbeing is non-negotiable.
- The strength of setting boundaries β even when itβs painful, even with family.
- The beauty of reconnecting with yourself β and giving yourself full permission to thrive again. πΈ
This conversation is about loss, love, healing, and hope.
Itβs about remembering that no matter what weβve been through, we still have the power to live, to laugh, and to be the author of our next chapter. πβ¨
π§ Meet This Weekβs Guest: Pearl Chiarenza
Pearl Chiarenza brings her full heart and fearless honesty to this weekβs episode.
A champion of womenβs mental fitness, self-love, and resilience, Pearl empowers others through coaching, community events, and retreats. π¬β¨
She is a loving wife, a devoted mom, and a woman who has turned unimaginable grief into unstoppable purpose.
π Key Takeaways from This Episode
- Releasing old pain frees you to climb higher β Carrying emotional βtrashβ holds us back from reaching the next beautiful summit. ποΈ
- Saying βNoβ is an act of love to yourself β Boundaries are not walls, they are doorways to peace. π€οΈ
- Grief doesnβt go away β we grow around it β Healing is learning to live, love, and hope again. π¦
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Actionable Steps to Embrace Your Growth
- Plan a day just for you β Explore somewhere new, enjoy a meal out, reconnect with your joy. πΏ
- Create your Joy List β Write down 10 simple things that fill you with light and intentionally make time for them. βοΈ
- Practice saying βNoβ with grace β Honor your own limits without guilt. π¬
π£ Podcast Shoutout!
Sending love to Caitlin & Jenny at How to Be a Grownup! π
Their podcast is hilarious, heartwarming, and a must-listen for moms learning to survive and laugh through the chaos of adulting.
π«Ά Listener Engagement
Weβd love to hear from you! π¬
βHow are you taking care of your heart and soul this spring?β
Hit reply and letβs share the joy! πΈ
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πΏ Mental Health Quote for the Week
βMaking time for yourself isnβt selfish; itβs essential.
You canβt pour from an empty soul β refill often and without guilt.β π
π¦ Thank you for being here. Thank you for being YOU.
Weβre 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. π§πΈ
Stay kind to your mind, stay wild with your heart.β
With love,
βG-Rex & Dirty Skittles π«Ά
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