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

Pearl Chiarenza shares her powerful journey of grief, healing, and mental fitness after the devastating loss of her son. In this inspiring episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, we explore overcoming trauma, setting boundaries, and building resilience for lasting mental health.

Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

April 29, 202538m 49sExplicit

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Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads 💥—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. She’s a mom, a wife, and a fierce advocate for self-discovery.

Podcast Shoutout! 🎧

Go check out How to Be a Grownup by Caitlin & Jenny — funny, real talk for moms navigating the chaos of life! 🙌

Key Takeaways:

  • Grief is not something you "get over"—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"—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] Pearl’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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