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In this powerful episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Janet Therese, intuitive guide and mentor for inner alignment, who helps individuals reconnect with their divine presence, clear limiting stories, and step into a more expansive, aligned life.

This conversation dives deep into intuition, energy, trauma, alignment, and what it truly means to live from your highest self—not from fear, conditioning, or outdated beliefs.

🌿 Meet Little Janet

Janet takes us back to her childhood, growing up in the 1960s with a unique blend of spiritual exposure and traditional upbringing.

Raised in an Italian Catholic household while also being introduced to metaphysical teachings through her father, Janet experienced a rare duality—structured religion alongside expansive spiritual exploration.

As a child, she was fascinated by both:

• The mystical world (inspired by shows like Bewitched)
• The creative, strategic world of marketing and communication

That early curiosity would later shape her path in unexpected ways.

🧭 A Life Between Two Worlds

Janet followed a traditional path into adulthood:

• Marriage
• Career success as a marketing executive
• Doing “all the right things”

But underneath it all, she always felt a deeper connection—what she describes as a vertical alignment with something greater.

Despite that inner knowing, she spent years operating in the “horizontal world,” trying to achieve, perform, and push forward without fully honoring her calling.

⚠️ The Wake-Up Call

When we ignore our alignment, life has a way of getting our attention.

For Janet, everything shifted in a short period:

• Increased work pressure and burnout
• Loss of both parents within two weeks
• A cancer scare
• Job loss shortly after

Her body and life forced her to stop.

She describes this as a “sit and stay” moment—a time where she had no choice but to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

During that period, she realized:

She was not living her soul’s path.

✨ Vertical vs. Horizontal Living

One of the most powerful concepts Janet shares is the difference between:

Horizontal Living
Constant doing, striving, forcing outcomes, and trying to control life externally.

Vertical Alignment
Connection to divine presence, intuition, inner knowing, and trust.

When we are vertically aligned:

• The pressure to control disappears
• Clarity increases
• Decisions become easier
• Life begins to flow instead of force

Janet explains that when you focus on alignment first, everything else begins to organize itself.

🧠 Clearing Stories and Energy Patterns

Janet’s work focuses on helping clients release what is no longer serving them.

She teaches that many of our struggles come from:

• Old stories
• Limiting beliefs
• Emotional patterns
• Trauma stored in the body and energy field

These act like filters—distorting how we see the world.

Through her process, she helps clients:

• Identify these patterns
• Clear them at an energetic level
• Reconnect with their true self
• Strengthen intuitive awareness

As those layers are removed, clients naturally become more aligned, calm, and confident.

🧘‍♀️ The Power of Meditation and Awareness

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In this episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Dr. Brett Hill, chiropractor, speaker, and founder of Your Posture Program. Dr. Hill has dedicated his career to helping people understand how posture, movement, and neurological health are deeply connected.

From growing up in a small town to building a thriving chiropractic clinic and launching a global online posture program, Dr. Hill shares his journey into chiropractic care and how he discovered that posture is one of the most overlooked keys to improving health and preventing chronic pain.

Together, Pearl and Dr. Hill explore how everyday habits—especially the increasing use of phones, computers, and digital devices—are shaping our posture and contributing to many health issues people face today.

Meet Dr. Brett Hill

Dr. Hill grew up in a small town where staying active and playing sports was a big part of daily life. Early on, he knew he wanted to help people improve their health and initially planned to attend medical school.

However, watching his mother struggle with autoimmune conditions and seeing how traditional medicine often focused on symptom management rather than root causes pushed him to explore other paths.

That journey led him to chiropractic care.

After learning how the body has an incredible ability to heal when properly supported, Dr. Hill pursued chiropractic training with a focus on neurology and functional movement. His goal became helping patients address the root cause of their health issues rather than simply masking symptoms.

He started his practice in a small clinic with no patients, gradually growing it into a thriving health practice focused on helping people regain control of their health.

What Posture Really Means

Many people believe posture simply means sitting or standing up straight.

But Dr. Hill explains that posture is much more complex. It is actually the body’s ability to resist gravity efficiently and automatically through neurological control.

Our brain and nervous system constantly adjust posture while we sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the day.

The challenge is that modern lifestyles train our bodies into poor posture habits. Hours spent looking at phones or sitting at computers cause the body to adapt to positions that weaken the core muscles and strain the neck and spine.

Over time this can lead to issues such as:

• Chronic neck and back pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Vertigo and balance issues
• Sciatica and lower back pain
• Shoulder tension and stress
• Poor breathing patterns

Dr. Hill emphasizes that many people attempt to correct posture by strengthening larger muscles, but the real solution lies in retraining the smaller stabilizing muscles and neurological patterns that control posture automatically.

How Technology Is Affecting Our Posture

Today’s technology-driven world encourages long hours of sitting and looking down at screens.

Children and adults alike are spending more time:

• Working on computers
• Looking down at phones
• Sitting for extended periods
• Using digital devices for both work and leisure

These habits cause the body to shift into forward head posture and weaken the deep core muscles responsible for stability.

Dr. Hill explains that the body is constantly adapting through a process called neuroplasticity, meaning the brain learns an

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In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Ami Maikoski, quantum catalyst, transformational facilitator, leadership field architect, and executive partner devoted to awakening human potential.

Together, they explore identity, alignment, mindset, self-mastery, energetic truth, and what it really means to release the armor we’ve worn for years.

This is not surface-level self-development. This is about remembering who you truly are.

🌿 Meet Little Ami

Ami begins by introducing us to “little Ami” — a nature-loving, tree-climbing, fearless little girl from Michigan who felt most alive at the top of the trees, swaying with the wind.

She shares:

• Growing up in Kalamazoo and Mount Clemens, Michigan
• Being one of ten children
• Her fascination with the human body and the mind
• Joining the military when college wasn’t guaranteed
• Serving in the medical field
• Working alongside military leaders and supporting mission-critical operations

Even as she rose into executive corporate leadership roles later in life, there was always an inner knowing that something deeper was calling her.

🪞 The Mirror Moment

Ami shares a turning point — standing in front of the mirror one morning and not recognizing herself.

On paper, she was successful.
In reality, she felt disconnected from who she truly was.

That moment became the beginning of her transformation.

She realized the answer was not external — not in titles, not in roles, not in responsibilities.

The answer was within.

🛡️ The Armor We Wear

Pearl and Ami discuss the many identities women carry:

• The mother
• The wife
• The leader
• The caregiver
• The volunteer
• The achiever
• The fixer

Over time, we begin to believe we are the armor.

But the armor is not who we are — it’s what we’ve carried.

Ami explains that transformation often doesn’t require becoming more.

It requires releasing what isn’t yours anymore.

🧠 Mindset, Alignment & Software Upgrades

Ami describes her work as helping individuals upgrade their internal operating system.

She works with leaders and visionaries to:

• Step into self-mastery
• Align energetically with their truth
• Remove inherited or outdated belief systems
• Stop forcing and start flowing
• Reveal the genius already within

Her philosophy is simple yet profound:

You don’t need to try harder.
You need to stop carrying what isn’t yours.

🌊 Quantum Catalyst & Leadership Field Architecture

Ami explains that she doesn’t “fix” people.

She:

• Holds space
• Reflects truth
• Reveals potential
• Activates awareness
• Celebrates what already exists

She emphasizes the power of being seen, heard, acknowledged, and loved — what she believes is the greatest human need.

Her work isn’t about adding pressure.
It’s about removing distortion.

💛 Self-Care as Alignment

When asked how she separates business from self-care, Ami shares something powerful:

She doesn’t.

Who she is and what she does are integrated.

Before her day begins, she:

• Meditates
• Aligns with source
• Sets energetic intention
• Surrenders as a vessel
• Closes each interaction with gratitude and clarity

That

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In this inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspire Tenacity, international speaker, 23-time number one bestselling author, and publisher who helps midlife women step into visibility, legacy, and impact through books, retreats, and community.

Together, they explore the power of storytelling, overcoming self-doubt, and why your story matters more than you think.

🌱 Meet Little Cathy

Cathy shares how moving frequently as a child shaped her resilience, adaptability, and curiosity. Growing up constantly starting over helped her develop the ability to connect quickly and see opportunity in change.

Her lifelong curiosity—especially about living things—led her first into a career in biology. But over time, that same curiosity and love for people evolved into something deeper: helping women discover, own, and share their personal stories.

📖 Why Your Story Matters

One of the most common beliefs Cathy hears from women is:

Nobody wants to hear my story. I haven’t done anything important.

Cathy challenges this mindset directly. Through conversation and guided reflection, she helps women uncover the turning points, lessons, and growth moments that make their experiences powerful and relatable.

Even if someone’s journey looks different from yours, the courage, resilience, and perspective within it can inspire transformation.

As Pearl shares through her own story—especially the legacy project honoring her late son—stories create ripple effects far beyond what we may ever see.

📚 Becoming a Bestselling Author

Cathy specializes in collaborative anthology books, bringing together 20 authors around inspiring themes such as:

• Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities
• Embrace Courage
• Ripple Effect of Impact

By publishing in a multi-author book, women gain:

• Expanded visibility
• Shared marketing power
• Built-in community support
• The bestselling author title
• Confidence to later publish solo projects

Cathy explains that becoming a bestselling author is not just about writing—it involves editing, formatting, marketing, Amazon optimization, launch strategy, and coordination. Having an experienced publisher helps navigate those moving pieces and avoid costly mistakes.

🌊 The Ripple Effect of Storytelling

Pearl and Cathy reflect on how one conversation, one book, or one shared experience can impact someone years later.

Your story may:

• Encourage someone during a difficult season
• Help someone feel less alone
• Give someone courage to take a next step
• Create community where there was isolation

Stories do not expire. They continue to reach people long after they are written or recorded.

🌸 Self-Care and Thinking for Yourself

The conversation closes with a reflection on personal growth and intentional living.

Pearl shares her word for the year: Streamline—focusing on simplifying systems in both business and home life to avoid burnout.

Cathy emphasizes trusting her intuition and building a business aligned with her own imagination and values rather than following someone else’s blueprint.

Both agree that self-care includes:

• Protecting your time
• Recognizing your accomplishments
• Choosing alignment over pressure
• Thinking for yourself

🐾 Cathy’s Favorite Self-Care Practice

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Rewriting Your Story: Resilience, Reinvention & Living Your Truth with Robyn Tanner

In this empowering episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes Robyn Tanner — writer, editor, ghostwriter, and rebel thought leader. After 25+ years in the fitness industry, Robyn turned adversity into fuel and now helps people transform their hardest chapters into powerful stories, books, and thought leadership that set them free.

Together, Pearl and Robyn dive deep into what it takes to rise from adversity, reinvent yourself, and unapologetically write your own story — both literally and figuratively.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨ Little Girl Dreams:
Robyn reveals how her childhood dream of becoming a writer has come full circle — and why she’s finally living it out loud.

✨ The Power of No:
Why saying “no” doesn’t need backup explanations, and how eliminating the “muck and mud” in life creates space for clarity, peace, and purpose.

✨ Adversity as a Catalyst:
From chronic health issues and multiple surgeries to homelessness and heartbreak, Robyn shares how she refused to stay stuck in her story — and why reckoning moments are often the start of revival.

✨ Reinvention Without Apology:
Robyn talks about the importance of giving yourself permission to change your mind, experiment with life, and surrender old versions of yourself to step into who you’re meant to be.

✨ Ghostwriting & Storytelling:
She explains what ghostwriting really is, how she helps people tell their truth in their voice, and why everyone has a story that can impact the world.

✨ Experiment With Life:
Pearl and Robyn explore how to take courageous steps toward your joy list, pay it forward to your future self, and stop letting your story hold you back.

Powerful Quotes from Robyn:

“Plan B is to fully execute Plan A. Go all in on yourself.”

“No doesn’t need backup answers.”

“Your reckoning is your revival.”

“You’re allowed to change your mind. You can outgrow dreams and start over ugly.”

“If you don’t write your own story, you’ll stay stuck in the one that happened to you.”

Connect with Robyn Tanner:

Instagram: @writer_robinlen

Facebook: Robyn Len Tanner

Book: The Machete Mentality – Available on Amazon

Ghostwriting Inquiries: DM Robyn directly on Instagram

Pearl’s Reflection & Challenge for You:

Robyn reminded us that we must experiment with life. One way to start? Create your Joy List — 10 things that bring you joy. Then, build a Stop Doing List so you can make space for those joys.

Your story doesn’t have to define your future. You can rewrite your next chapter at any time.

👉 Ready to live as the SHERO you are — Strong, Happy, Empowered, Radiant, and Original? Book your Keep It Simple SHERO Call with Pearl today at WSLiving.com.

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In this deeply moving episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Bill Chini, Executive Director of Mary & Martha House, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families overcome domestic violence and homelessness.

Bill—an Air Force veteran with lived experience of abuse, addiction, and homelessness—shares his extraordinary journey from darkness to leadership. His story of survival, resilience, and faith shows how even the most painful paths can lead to a life of purpose and service.

Together, Bill and Pearl unpack the concept of “normal,” discuss the cycles of abuse, and explore how love, respect, and healthy communication can rebuild lives. They also shine light on the life-changing work happening every day at Mary & Martha House and the ripple effect of empowerment programs that help women find stability and self-worth.

This episode is both raw and redemptive—a must-listen for anyone who’s ever questioned their worth, their “normal,” or their ability to start over.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

💬 Bill’s Story: From childhood abuse to homelessness, addiction, and transformation through service.
💔 Breaking the Cycle: How parental patterns of control and trauma become generational—and how to stop them.
🪞 Redefining “Normal”: Why everyone’s version of normal is different, and how to create a healthier one.
🏡 Inside Mary & Martha House: How this nonprofit helps women rebuild their lives through shelter, stability, and empowerment.
🧠 Understanding Gaslighting: Where the term really came from and how it’s used to manipulate and control.
💪 Healing Through Storytelling: How sharing your story can release shame, inspire others, and create connection.
❤️ Empowerment through Coaching: The impact of female empowerment programs and the importance of believing you’re enough.

Key Quotes

• “Normal is what you know—but what you know isn’t always what’s right.” — Bill Chini
• “Abuse isn’t always punches and kicks. It’s about control—emotional, financial, or psychological.” — Bill Chini
• “You can’t help someone if they don’t know you exist.” — Bill Chini
• “We can’t change where we came from, but we can decide what our new normal looks like.” — Pearl
• “When you tell your story, you don’t just free yourself—you give someone else permission to heal.” — Pearl

Gentle Guidance & Takeaways

🌱 Redefine Your Normal: You get to decide what healthy love, safety, and respect look like.
💡 Abuse Takes Many Forms: Control—whether emotional, financial, or physical—is never love.
🕊 Healing Takes Work: It’s okay to seek therapy, to talk, and to set boundaries.
💬 Use Your Voice: You never know who needs to hear your story.
❤️ Ask and Listen: Sometimes “How are you?” can save someone’s life.
🏠 Support Local Shelters: Awareness saves lives—share the work of organizations like Mary & Martha House.

About Mary & Martha House

Founded in 1982, Mary & Martha House provides shelter, support, and empowerment programs to women and families escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Their mission: to help women find safety, independence, and stability while breaking the cycles of abuse and poverty.

• 🌐 Website: marymarthahouse.org
  
  
• 💌 Donations & Volunteer Opportunities: Visit the website

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In this special New Year episode of Soulful Conversations With Pearl, Pearl reflects on the start of 2026 and shares exciting updates on how she is responding to the real needs of high-achieving women who are seeking balance, harmony, and sustainable success.

Pearl addresses the ongoing conversation around AI, reminding listeners that while technology can be a powerful tool, it should never replace genuine human support when it comes to coaching, mental health, or personal growth.

🌟 What’s New for Pearl in 2026

As Pearl listens closely to her audience, a clear theme has emerged: women want to grow their businesses and careers without sacrificing their well-being.

Many women love the annual Soulful Self-Care retreats but are unable to step away for multiple days. In response, Pearl and her team have created a powerful new experience that blends personal self-care with practical business support.

💼 Introducing the Say Yes to You and Your Business Summit

Pearl announces the Say Yes to You and Your Business Summit, taking place on May 14th in Tampa, Florida.

This one-day, in-person event is designed to help women reconnect with themselves while gaining actionable tools to support their businesses and professional lives.

The summit will include expert panels, meaningful conversations, and real-world strategies focused on:

• Managing brain fog from menopause and grief
• Navigating life interruptions such as caregiving
• Financial planning during unexpected transitions
• Building sustainable businesses with support systems
• Branding, PR, social media, and visibility
• Delegation, virtual assistants, and reclaiming time
• Creating freedom to travel and enjoy life

The goal is simple: help women leave feeling clear, supported, and empowered instead of overwhelmed and burned out.

🧠 Personal Life Meets Business Strategy

This summit bridges the gap between personal wellness and business growth. Pearl emphasizes that success should never come at the cost of mental, emotional, or physical health.

Attendees will learn how to create systems that allow their businesses to support their lives — not control them.

👕 Pajamas, Purpose, and Authenticity

In true Soulful Self-Care style, the summit encourages attendees to show up in their best business-inspired pajamas.

Makeup is optional, comfort is encouraged, and creativity is welcomed. This playful yet meaningful dress code reflects the heart of Pearl’s work: authenticity, ease, and showing up as yourself.

🤝 Community Impact and Giving Back

Every ticket sold contributes to causes close to Pearl’s heart.

• Twenty dollars from each ticket will support Mary Martha House, a nonprofit helping women transition from homelessness and domestic violence into stability and employment.
• Additional support will go toward Unsilenced Voices, which helps fight human trafficking in Sierra Leone.

Women from Mary Martha House who are seeking employment will be invited to attend the summit, creating opportunities for mentorship, connection, and encouragement at each table.

This intentional integration of business, service, and community reflects Pearl’s belief that true success includes lifting others as we rise.

📍 Event Details and Registration

Event: Say Yes to You and Your Business Summit
Date: May 14, 2026
Location: Tampa, Florida

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In this episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Dr. Robert Kane, a board-certified clinical thermologist and international authority on thermography, for a powerful discussion on preventative health and whole-body awareness.

With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Kane bridges science, imaging, and natural health to help individuals understand what their bodies may be communicating long before disease develops.

🌱 Dr. Kane’s Path into Preventative Wellness

Dr. Kane shares how his own health challenges as a teenager led him toward chiropractic care and a deeper appreciation for the body’s natural ability to heal. That journey eventually guided him into thermography, where he found a way to identify imbalance before symptoms become diagnoses.

His work today centers on empowering individuals with information that allows them to make proactive, informed choices about their health.

🔍 Understanding Thermography

Thermography is a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging method that measures heat patterns and blood flow in the body using infrared technology.

Rather than focusing on structure or anatomy, thermography evaluates physiological function, making it a valuable tool for identifying early imbalance.

This approach allows practitioners and patients to recognize patterns that may signal stress, inflammation, or abnormal activity—often years before disease becomes visible through traditional imaging.

🎗️ Breast Health and Early Awareness

One of the most impactful uses of thermography is in breast health monitoring. Dr. Kane explains how vascular and temperature asymmetries can indicate increased risk and guide earlier follow-up when needed.

Thermography is not a replacement for mammograms, but a complementary tool that can be safely used at younger ages to establish a baseline and support long-term monitoring.

By viewing the body as an interconnected system, thermography helps uncover contributing factors that may be overlooked when symptoms are treated in isolation.

The process is simple, comfortable, and focused on information rather than fear.

🌍 A Vision for Longevity and Quality of Life

Dr. Kane connects thermography to the growing field of longevity-focused medicine, emphasizing not just living longer, but living better with vitality, clarity, and function.

🔗 Learn More

To learn more about thermography and Dr. Kane’s work, visit:
www.kanethermalimaging.com

Additional educational resources and videos are available through his website and YouTube channel.

🗣️ Episode Quotes

“I became fascinated with the idea of helping the body do what it’s designed to do instead of waiting until something breaks.”

“Thermography doesn’t look for tumors. It looks for imbalance. And imbalance is where disease begins.”

“Breast cancer doesn’t appear overnight. It’s a process, and thermography allows us to see that process unfolding.”

“When you look at the body as a system instead of isolated parts, you start asking better questions.”

“Prevention is not passive. It requires awareness, curiosity, and responsibility.”

“It’s not about adding years to your life. It’s about adding life to your years.”

“It’s not about fear. It’s about information.”

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