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In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Soulful Selfcare Conversations, I sit down with the incredible Debra Morrison—a trailblazing financial and leadership coach for women 60 and wiser. Debra shares her deeply personal journey from farm girl to financial powerhouse and gives us a front-row seat to what it really takes to find peace, power, and possibility with your money—no matter your age or history.

This isn’t your typical money talk. It’s an energetic reframe that brings heart, humor, and realness to the conversation about wealth. Whether you’ve been afraid to open your bank app or you’ve told yourself it’s too late to start, this episode is your sign to take back your financial voice—and say yes to a life you design.

In This Episode:

• What Debra learned about money from her grandfather during the Great Depression
  
  
• The truth about financial fear and why it’s never too late to start
  
  
• Why women must treat money like a tool, not a mystery
  
  
• The mindset shift that makes wealth-building possible at any age
  
  
• Practical tips for planning beyond retirement and through grief
  
  
• Why self-care includes your bank account
  
  
• How to say "no" with love—and build your own future instead

Meet Debra Morrison
Debra Morrison, a pioneering financial expert with 45 years of experience, transforms women's relationship with wealth through expert financial coaching. Featured on CNN, ABC, and in The Wall Street Journal, this bestselling author and award-winning advisor combines farm-girl authenticity with sophisticated financial strategy to help mature women unlock their full prosperity potential.
www.WeCanDoItWomen.com
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wcdiwgroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debralmorrison
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debralmorrison
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebraLMorrison

Grab Debra’s Baker’s Dozen of NOT-SO-OBVIOUS Financial Planning Essentials:
A checklist of 13 critical questions to help you:

• Align spending with your values
• Set and fund realistic goals
• Optimize your insurance

Prepare for the unexpected
https://wcdiw.com/checklist

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In this heartfelt conversation, Pearl sits down with Kristina Heagh-Avritt—founder of Vibrant Family Education and host of the Bringing Education Home podcast—to explore the soulful, often misunderstood world of homeschooling. With 27 years of classroom experience, Kristina shares how she transitioned from public school teacher to holistic homeschool coach. Together, they unpack the common myths around homeschooling, how to build flexible routines that honor both parents and children, and the deep value of creating education that meets kids right where they are—especially those who are neurodiverse or need a different kind of support. Whether you’re homeschooling, considering it, or just trying to find more connection in your parenting journey, this episode will offer practical tools, soulful insight, and a big permission slip to follow your intuition.

Episode Highlights:

- Kristina’s journey from public school teacher to homeschooling coach

- Debunking the biggest myths about homeschooling

- Real-life tips for setting up flexible, child-centered learning routines

- How homeschooling supports special needs and neurodiverse learners

- Creating co-op support systems and finding your tribe

- Why honoring your intuition is vital in parenting and education

- Pearl’s heartfelt story of community and the power of showing up for yourself

Kristina, founder of Vibrant Family Education and host of the Bringing Education Home podcast, brings 27 years of teaching experience to empower parents in providing a holistic education. She fosters academic skills, compassion, and a growth mindset, helping children embrace their strengths and unique learning styles to reach their full potential.

Resources:

- Kristina’s website: https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com
- Bringing Education Home Podcast: https://www.bringingeducationhome.com
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRn48ixEp5FsBarfEZ6NzIg
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristinaheaghavritt/

- Free eBook: Education at Home in 10 Simple Steps If you have been considering homeschool this eBook is for you. Education at Home in 10 Simple Steps will guide you through common questions and help you know where to focus when getting started on this important journey for your child's great fit education.
https://link.vibrantfamilyeducation.com/widget/form/RZnPGWRIufhO8paew0I4

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Retirement isn’t the end—it’s a powerful new beginning. In this deeply moving and enlightening episode, I sit down with Wendy Leggett, a Professional Certified Coach and the heart behind Conflux Retirement Coaching. Together, we unpack the emotional layers of retirement—the fear, the loss of identity, and the power of reinvention.

Wendy shares how to shift from “doing” to “being,” why mapping out your joy is as essential as your finances, and how to step into retirement not with dread, but with purpose and peace. Whether you're retiring next year or in thirty, this conversation will change the way you view your next chapter.

What We Talk About:

• Why non-financial retirement planning matters
  
  
• The AIM method: Awareness, Intention, and Movement
  
  
• Reclaiming identity beyond your career
  
  
• Creating joy now—not just “someday”
  
  
• How grief and presence shape our purpose
  
  
• Real-life stories of reinvention and renewal
  
  

Connect with Wendy Leggett:

• Website: https://confluxretirementcoaching.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/wendyleggett
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/confluxretirementcoaching

Freebie:
Download Wendy’s “No Regrets Retirement” Readiness Package + Free Discovery Session at https://www.boldnewsteps.com

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In this heart-to-heart conversation, I sit down with the powerhouse behind Kelly’s Choice, Kelly Springer. She’s not just a registered dietitian—she’s a mom, a leader in health advocacy, and a woman who gets what it’s like to love food but hate to cook. We talk about how nutrition is a choice, how emotional eating shows up, and why true transformation happens through education, not restriction. You’ll hear real talk about food myths, empowerment through nutrition, and how your health journey can align with the life you actually want to live.

What You'll Learn:

• Why food is deeply emotional—and how to navigate that with grace
  
  
  
• What a 12-week transformation program really looks like
  
  
  
• How myths around dairy, eggs, and carbs keep us stuck
  
  
  
• The power of nutrition education vs. dieting
  
  
  
• How Kelly’s personal struggles shape the way she teaches today
  
  
  
• Creative ways to include your kids in your self-care journey
  
  
  
• Why saying no (even to popular diets) is a complete sentence
  
  
  

Guest Links:

• Website: www.kellyschoice.org
  
  
  
• Instagram: @kellyschoice_nutrition
  
  
  

Book: The New Weight Loss Era available on Amazon

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If you’ve ever felt like you were made for more—but don’t know how to get there—this episode is your invitation to rise. Pearl sits down with the radiant Lainne Love, an award-winning spiritual psychology coach, bestselling author, and leading-edge healer who’s on a mission to awaken women to their soul’s truth. Together, they unpack what it means to step into radical self-mastery, say no with grace, and create a legacy of love.

You’ll feel like you’re in the room with your best friends, coffee in hand, as Pearl and Lainne keep it real, raw, and soul-deep.

In this episode:

• How Lainne’s wake-up call became her breakthrough
  
  
  
• People-pleasing, emotional survival, and the path to freedom
  
  
  
• Understanding the mother wound and identity loss
  
  
  
• Redefining success through a soul-led lens
  
  
  
• The art of “pausing” as sacred feminine power
  
  
  
• How to stop “defaulting” and start choosing
  
  
  
• The difference between self-care and self-mastery
  
  
  
• Why spiritual hygiene is non-negotiable
  
  
  

Connect with Lainne Love:
Website: https://lainne.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainnelove
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lainnelove
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lainnelove/

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What if your anxiety, self-doubt, or inner critic wasn’t the enemy—but a misunderstood messenger? This week on Soulful Selfcare Conversations, I sit down with the incredible Brittni Cosgrove, a transformational life coach who helps high achievers rewire their subconscious, heal from the inside out, and create a magnetic life aligned with their truth.

We dive deep into the mindset work no one talks about, how to recognize the voice of your inner critic without letting it run the show, and why emotional safety is the missing piece in your journey to peace and power. Whether you’re a recovering people-pleaser, navigating motherhood, or ready to stop performing and start embodying your worth—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Brittni’s SHERO story and how 2020 changed everything
  
  
• The truth about subconscious beliefs and how they hold us back
  
  
• Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and reclaim peace
  
  
• How to shift from survival to self-trust
  
  
• The life-changing power of stillness and tuning in
  
  
• Why your inner critic might actually be trying to help
  
  

Guest Freebie & Links:
Free Meditation - Finding Stillness: Listen here
Website: wwwbrittnicosgrove.com
Instagram: @brittni.cosgrove

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You don’t need to be fearless to be heard—you just need to be willing. In this powerful episode of Soulful Selfcare, I’m joined by Leslie Fiorenzo, a woman who turned her early failures in public speaking into a decades-long journey of impact, courage, and clarity. Leslie’s warmth and wisdom light the way for women who are ready to stop silencing themselves and start standing in their truth.

We talk about everything from navigating corporate life to handling difficult conversations with grace, and how every woman has a story worth telling—even if her voice shakes when she starts. Whether you’ve been afraid to speak up in meetings, want to be a better communicator in relationships, or dream of sharing your story on stage, this episode is a gentle (but fierce!) nudge toward your next level.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How Leslie turned a failed speech contest into a public speaking career
  
  
• Why finding your voice is key to healing and growth
  
  
• The hidden power of difficult conversations
  
  
• What keeps women silent—and how to reclaim your confidence
  
  
• Tools for communicating with clarity and authenticity
  
  
  
• How to stop fearing judgment and start embracing your unique story
  
  
  

Guest Links:
Website: lesliefiorenzo.com
Fearless Speaker Blueprint (Free Gift): lesliefiorenzo.com/5-free-tips
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lesliefiorenzo
Facebook: facebook.com/leslie.fiorenzo
Instagram: instagram.com/lesliefiorenzo
YouTube: youtube.com/@findyourvoiceccc

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In this uplifting episode, Pearl Chiarenza, host of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, welcomes Dr. Martine Canal, a self-care strategist, bestselling author, and experienced nurse. Dr. Canal, with over 25 years in nursing, empowers women over 40 to reduce stress and live balanced, fulfilling lives through effective self-care strategies. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, personal growth, and empowerment. Listeners will gain insights into overcoming challenges, setting realistic goals, and the joy of living authentically. Dr. Canal's inspiring journey and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being.

• Importance of self-care for women, particularly those over 40.
• Personal growth and empowerment through self-care practices.
• Sharing personal journeys and challenges faced by women.
• Techniques for effective self-care, including journaling and mindfulness.
• The significance of setting realistic goals and expectations in self-care.
• The role of community support and accountability in personal growth.
• Exploring joy and identifying activities that bring happiness.
• The impact of societal expectations on personal well-being.
• The necessity of being present and living authentically.
• Encouragement to take actionable steps toward prioritizing well-being.

Dr. Martine Canal is a Self-Care Strategist, best-selling author, and a nurse with over 25 years of experience. She empowers women over 40 to reduce stress, maintain well-being, and live balanced, fulfilling lives through proven self-care strategies. She is the CEO of Self-Care Genius, a podcaster and avid traveler.

https://wwwMartinecanal.com

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