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In this inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, host Pearl Chiarenza sits down with executive, career, and self-development coach Jessica Manca for a deep, heartfelt conversation about discovering your passion, overcoming self-doubt, and confidently stepping into your purpose.

Jessica, author of the insightful book "Finding Passion," shares her transformative journey from feeling trapped in an unfulfilling, though prestigious career to becoming an empowered entrepreneur and passionate coach who helps her clients shift from imposter syndrome to personal and professional fulfillment.

Key Highlights from the Episode:

• Jessica’s Journey from Corporate Burnout to Career Fulfillment
  • Jessica candidly discusses her impressive yet exhausting career in technology consulting, working with global giants like Deloitte and Amazon.
  • She reveals the pivotal moment when she realized the corporate path wasn't aligned with her true values and how she courageously stepped away.
• Listening to Your Inner Wisdom
  • Jessica emphasizes the importance of listening to your intuition. She explains how discomfort and burnout served as signs that something was off track in her life.
  • She describes her process of self-discovery with a coach, which led to finding her true passion—empowering others to live authentically.
• The Power of Coaching
  • Pearl and Jessica highlight the value of having a mentor or coach when navigating significant life and career changes.
  • Jessica shares how hiring a coach helped her gain clarity, confidence, and create an actionable exit strategy from her corporate job, leading her toward entrepreneurship.
• Overcoming Fear and Imposter Syndrome
  • Jessica openly discusses the common fears she and her clients faced—fears of leaving stability, judgment from others, and self-doubt.
  • Both Pearl and Jessica offer practical advice and personal insights on overcoming fear, taking risks, and confronting imposter syndrome head-on.
• Aligning Your Life and Career with Personal Values
  • Jessica emphasizes the crucial step of defining your personal values and how these core values become your compass for every decision you make in life and work.
  • Pearl reinforces the concept that being authentic and aligned with your values ensures sustained happiness and fulfillment.
• Creating Sustainable Life Changes
  • Jessica discusses how personal change is a gradual, intentional process that requires consistent effort and self-awareness.
  • Both coaches agree that lasting transformation involves developing new habits and mindsets that support long-term success.
• Impactful Client Stories
  • Jessica shares inspiring success stories of her clients who transformed their lives through coaching, moving from stuck and overwhelmed to empowered and fulfilled.
  • Pearl shares heartfelt client experiences highlighting breakthroughs in communication, self-worth, and confidence.
• Self-Care as a Foundation for Success
  • Pearl and Jessica underscore the importance of soulful self-care, reminding listeners that prioritizing themselves is essential, not selfish.
  • They discuss creating harmony (not just balance) and ensuring self-care aligns with living your true passion.

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In this soulful and inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, host Pearl Chiarenza warmly welcomes special guest Dr. Leah Taylor, an integrated mental health expert, licensed therapist, lifestyle medicine educator, and creator of the transformative Embodied Groove experience.

Dr. Leah blends science, spirituality, and joyful movement to help people reconnect with their bodies, rewire their nervous systems, and elevate their lives. With more than 16 years of experience, Leah empowers her clients to transform stress into empowerment and personal freedom through intentional movement and mindfulness practices.

Key Highlights of the Episode:

• Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks:
  Pearl shares a deeply personal experience of having a panic attack during an MRI and how embracing playful meditation and positive intelligence techniques helped her regain control. Dr. Leah emphasizes the critical importance of safety and intention when approaching situations that cause anxiety or stress.
• Leah’s Journey: From Childhood Play to Transformational Movement:
  Dr. Leah reflects on her younger self, remembering her passion for dance, performing, and playfulness. She shares a pivotal moment from a concert by the band Rusted Root, where dance and live music ignited a profound realization, leading to her doctoral research and the creation of Embodied Groove.
• The Power of Embodied Groove:
  Leah details her unique approach, which integrates music, playful movement, intention-setting, and community connection. She describes how participants enter the experience for enjoyment and play but leave with deeper transformative benefits, such as reduced anxiety, better sleep, and improved relationships.
• Creating Safe Spaces for Transformation:
  Dr. Leah emphasizes creating an atmosphere of safety and openness to ensure participants feel relaxed and comfortable. This is essential for rewiring the nervous system and experiencing long-term benefits.
• Embracing Self-Care through Movement and Mindfulness:
  Both Pearl and Leah underscore the critical importance of prioritizing self-care. They discuss how various self-care practices—from dance and journaling to meditation—support overall emotional and physical wellness.
• Programs and Retreats with Dr. Leah Taylor:
  Dr. Leah shares details about her transformative programs available online, including:
  • Inner Ease Method: A mindset and embodied mindfulness program designed to create lasting inner peace.
  • Emotional and Energetic Mastery Mastermind: Helping individuals manage and protect their emotional energy.
  • Spiritual Mastery Program: Encouraging trust and connection with oneself and the universe.
• She also discusses her unique Embodied Groove retreats, including an intimate, immersive retreat experience around live music events, such as her upcoming VIP retreat connected to a three-night run of shows by the band Phish at the Hollywood Bowl.
• The Importance of Personal Boundaries:
  Pearl openly discusses her own journey of setting boundaries, including her experience of "divorcing" her parents to protect her emotional health. The hosts share how movement and intentional practices can help release trauma and maintain emotional well-being.
• Results You Can Expect:
  Leah highlights tangible outcomes from her approach, includ

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In this heartfelt conversation, I sat down with Jen Yundt Coles — a certified powerhouse in Functional & Integrative Medicine Health Coaching with a deep mission to help you conquer SIBO(Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and reclaim your energy from the inside out. Together, we dove into real talk about healing, transformation, and giving ourselves permission to break free.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What SIBO really is and why it affects so many of us
  
  
• How stress, perfectionism, and people-pleasing might be wrecking your gut
  
  
• Jen’s inspiring personal story of rock bottom moments and resilience
  
  
• The surprising truth about broken heart syndrome and gut health
  
  
• How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that doesn’t always listen
  
  
• Simple strategies to boost digestion, energy, and creative flow
  
  
• Why radical self-loyalty is the game changer for women ready to rise
  
  

Grab your cup of tea (or your notebook, because you’ll want to take notes!) and join us for a soulful conversation that will help you find your inner pearl of greatness.

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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.