Soulful Self-Care Conversations

Join Pearl Chiarenza, as she has soulful self-care conversations with extraordinary women around real issues of guiltless self-care, manifestation, and real challenges facing women today. Have tissues handy and notebooks ready.

Soulful Self-Care Conversations is a education podcast hosted by Pearl Chiarenza, with 208 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How Can We Normalize Conversations About Mental Health and Healing?

  May 11, 202655 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Conversations with Pearl," host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes mental health advocate Gretchen Schoser. Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey through depression, highlighting the challenges she faced in late 2022, including her wife's health issues and the loss of loved ones. She recounts a pivotal moment when calling the suicide crisis hotline (988) saved her life, leading to her healing journey through therapy and setting boundaries. Together, they discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and fostering open conversations about mental health, aiming to inspire listeners to seek help and support one another. Discussion: Personal journey through depression and mental health challenges. Importance of reaching out for help and utilizing crisis hotlines. Experiences of loss and the impact on mental health. The significance of self-care and setting personal boundaries. The role of community support in mental health discussions. Creation and purpose of the podcast as a platform for sharing stories. Strategies for emotional healing and therapy. The challenges and benefits of being an empath. The value of kindness and open communication in mental health. Gretchen Schoser, mental health advocate and co-host of *Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads,* turned her journey through depression into a mission to break mental health stigmas. Through humor and honesty, she shares her story, creating a safe space where listeners feel seen, understood, and reminded they're not alone. Reach out to Gretchen https://goesoninourheads.net/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grex_and_dirtyskittles/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shltthatgoesoninourheads LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-rex-and-dirty-skittles-1367a8299/ X - https://twitter.com/STGOIOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--WZzEkgvd9UanEw_CdXYg Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads https://goesoninourheads.net/episodes Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth. Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

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  The Greatest Transformation: From Corporate Stress to Holistic Wellness with Heather Stewart

  May 5, 202643 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Conversations with Pearl Podcast, host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes guest Heather, a transformation coach and creator of the Thriving Life Method. Heather shares her journey from a high-stress corporate finance career to a fulfilling role in holistic health and coaching. Emphasizing self-care, setting boundaries, and advocating for oneself, Heather discusses the importance of prioritizing personal well-being, especially for women in midlife. Pearl complements Heather's insights by sharing her own experiences and encouraging listeners to reflect on their priorities. The episode concludes with an invitation to Pearl's annual pajama retreat, fostering self-care and community. - Transition from corporate finance to holistic health and coaching - Importance of self-care and prioritizing personal well-being - Challenges women face in midlife regarding work-life balance - Setting boundaries in personal and professional relationships - Societal pressures leading to guilt over prioritizing self-care - The significance of self-reflection and identifying personal priorities - Impact of environment and relationships on well-being - Encouragement to engage in creative practices like daydreaming for self-discovery - The value of community support and shared experiences in personal growth - Affirmation of self-worth and the pursuit of dreams and aspirations Connect with Heather: Heather is a Transformation Facilitator, Coach, Podcaster, and The Thriving Life Method™ Creator. She seamlessly marries her background in corporate finance with her dedication to holistic health to help guide transformative coaching experiences for her clients. She found her own escape from the societal expectations of a career at the expense of health and vitality and now helps other mid-life women do the same. https://heatherstewart.coach https://www.facebook.com/heatherstewartcoaches https://www.instagram.com/heatherstewartcoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstewartcoaching/ Her Podcast: Back to Me - Wellness Your Way https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherstewartcoaching https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb84Op3vnnrPbxKi0BxtlKQ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherstewartcoaching https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb84Op3vnnrPbxKi0BxtlKQ Do you know you want something different for your life but you're feeling a bit lost and not sure where to begin? I have your roadmap! Use this download to begin your process of not only figuring out where you want to go but where you are now so you know which way to go! https://heatherstewart.coach/tlm-map-download Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

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  Empowerment & Self-Care for Women: Finding Your Voice, Setting Boundaries, and Living Your Shero Life | Michelle Weihman

  Apr 24, 202653 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations with Pearl Chiarenza , we welcome empowerment coach, bestselling author, and 30-year nursing veteran Michelle Weihman for a powerful conversation on self-care, confidence, and stepping fully into your voice. As Pearl introduces the evolution of the show into Soulful Shero Conversations , Michelle embodies exactly what it means to be a “Shero”—strong, empowered, radiant, and fully aligned with her purpose. Michelle shares her journey from a young girl who always knew she wanted to care for others… to becoming a nurse for over three decades… to now helping women empower themselves and reclaim their lives. But this isn’t just a success story. It’s a story of growth, boundaries, resilience—and choosing yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: How childhood purpose often connects directly to your life’s work What 30 years in nursing teaches about compassion, leadership, and strength Why self-care is not optional—it’s essential The moment Michelle realized she needed to shift her path How a setback (a broken foot) became the catalyst for her next chapter Why women struggle to say “no”—and how to reclaim that power The importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional life How to create simple, meaningful self-care routines (even with a busy life) The connection between empowerment and everyday choices Michelle also shares how she transitioned from full-time nursing into building a growing community of women focused on healing, growth, and self-worth—proving it’s never too late to pivot into purpose. Pearl and Michelle dive deep into what it truly means to sit in your own “chair”—to claim your space, your voice, and your worth without apology. This episode is for every woman who: Feels overwhelmed or stretched too thin Struggles with people-pleasing Has lost touch with herself Is ready to step into her next level 💬 Call to Action If you’re ready to stop pouring from an empty cup and start living your empowered life… 👉 Join Michelle’s community: Dare to Care with Michelle (Facebook Group) 👉 Watch for her upcoming book: Dare to Care (Releasing soon) And remember… You don’t need permission to choose yourself. Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

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  Divorcing My Mother: Choosing Boundaries, Healing, and Self-Respect | Soulful Self-Care Conversations with Pearl

  Apr 16, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal solo episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations , Pearl Chiarenza opens her heart and shares one of the most difficult journeys of her life—what she calls “divorcing” her mother. This isn’t about blame. It’s not about tearing anyone down. It’s about what happens when love and self-protection collide… and you’re forced to choose yourself. Pearl takes listeners behind the scenes of a quiet, emotional battle—one that didn’t come from a single moment, but from repeated patterns that disrupted her peace, her energy, and her ability to show up fully for her own life and family. Through vulnerability and strength, she shares how people-pleasing, over-functioning, and trying to “fix” everything led to a painful realization: You can’t heal what you didn’t break… and you can’t keep betraying yourself to keep the peace. This episode walks through: The emotional weight of setting boundaries with a parent Recognizing unhealthy patterns that don’t change without interruption The difference between love and self-abandonment Why boundaries are not rejection—they are direction Letting go of guilt while still holding onto love Choosing peace, even when it hurts Pearl also opens up about the internal struggle—questioning herself, feeling guilt, navigating doubt—and the unexpected sense of relief that came when she finally chose to protect her spirit. This is a powerful message for anyone who feels torn between loyalty and self-worth… especially those struggling to say “no” without guilt. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by relationships that drain you, or found yourself sacrificing your peace to avoid conflict—this episode will speak directly to your soul. This is just the beginning of a multi-part series, where Pearl will continue to unpack what this journey looked like, how it unfolded, and what healing truly requires. 💬 Call to Action If you’re feeling pulled in every direction and struggling to protect your peace… it might be time to pause and ask yourself: What am I giving up… just to keep others comfortable? If you’re ready to rediscover your joy and set aligned boundaries, connect with Pearl at: 👉 https://wsliving.com 🔥 Key Quotes from the Episode “Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is set a boundary with someone you never thought you would.”“I wasn’t just tolerating it anymore… I was betraying myself to keep the peace.”“Patterns don’t change until someone decides to interrupt them.”“How much of myself am I willing to lose just to avoid making someone else uncomfortable?”“Boundaries are not rejection… they are direction.”“Saying no to someone else doesn’t mean you’ve stopped loving them—it means you’ve started loving yourself.”“Just because it was right didn’t mean it didn’t hurt like heck.”“No is a complete sentence… just like yes is.”“There was guilt, there was doubt—but there was also relief.”“I chose my peace. I chose my spirit. I chose me.” Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

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  Divorcing My Mother: Choosing Peace Over Patterns

  Apr 8, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal solo episode, Pearl opens her heart and shares a vulnerable part of her journey—what it really meant to “divorce” her mother and choose self-protection over lifelong patterns. This is not a story about blame or judgment. It’s about what happens when love and self-respect collide , and you’re faced with a decision you never thought you’d have to make. Pearl shares how this wasn’t one moment or one argument—but a pattern of behavior that continued to disrupt her peace, her energy, and her ability to show up fully in her life. Like many women, she tried to: Fix it Manage it Keep the peace Be the one who holds everything together But eventually, she realized something powerful: She wasn’t just tolerating the situation… She was betraying herself to maintain it . This episode walks through the moment of clarity where Pearl chose to set a boundary—not out of anger, but out of protection . Protection for her peace. Protection for her family. Protection for the woman she is becoming. She also speaks honestly about the emotional weight of that decision: The guilt The doubt The questioning And also… the unexpected relief that comes when your spirit finally feels safe again. This is the beginning of a multi-part series where Pearl will continue to unpack this journey and help others who may be facing similar situations. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries—especially with someone you love—this episode will speak directly to your heart. Follow Pearl on social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

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