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From Caregiver to Self-Healer: Carrie Pierce on Grief, Core Wounds & Reclaiming Self-Worth

From Caregiver to Self-Healer: Carrie Pierce on Grief, Core Wounds & Reclaiming Self-Worth

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 In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, we’re honored to welcome the multifaceted and inspiring Carrie Pierce. Known for her compassion, strategic insight, and quiet strength, Carrie has worn many hats—from Hollywood makeup artist and licensed aesthetician to full-time caregiver and healing advocate.🎧 This episode unpacks:The physical and emotional toll of caregivingSurviving caregiver burnoutUnaddressed trauma and the body’s silent sufferingHealing through childhood core woundsReclaiming identity after lossWhat self-care really means when life feels impossibleHer story is one of resilience, as she opens up about the effects of unprocessed trauma and neglecting her own needs, which led to serious health issues. 🦋 One of the most powerful metaphors in this episode: the butterfly and the cocoon. Like the butterfly, the growth comes when you’re ready to break free. This episode encourages listeners to respect their own timing and honor the journey toward self-worth, wholeness, and personal metamorphosis.✨ Carrie also discusses the lingering pain of childhood core wounds, explaining how these invisible scars drive much of our adult behavior. True healing, she says, only happens when we’re willing to face these wounds head-on—mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.💄 Fun Fact: Carrie has an incredible professional background, including work as a Hollywood special effects artist and certified color analyst. She’s proof that even the most polished exteriors can hide profound pain—and that transformation is possible, even after intense personal loss.Be sure to listen to the full episode for insights not covered here, and visit Carrie’s website to explore her work in aesthetics, healing, and more.🌿 Listener Takeaway:If you’ve ever felt invisible while caring for others, this episode is for you. Carrie’s story is a reminder that you deserve care, too—and healing is not only possible, it’s your right.Blog Excerpt: [Carrie's] journey is coated in loss, bravery, vulnerability, kindness, and love. After listening to the episode, you will have a newfound respect for those in your life you might not have realized were fighting a huge battle.Caregiver Resources from our friend and contributor Erin Copelan - - ⁠https://erincopelan.com/, https://www.embracinglayers.com/episodes/s6e23Ways to Engage: Take time to consider your core wounds starting from childhood. Sit with the emotions that come up during this exploration while remembering that there are no “good” or “bad” emotions—they are clues to help you get to the bottom of the real issue. Healing yourself from the past continues to heal yourself into the future, setting you up for further success mentally, physically, and spiritually. Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:37 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 26:50 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 41:05 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 46:38 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 55:57 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:08:06 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:13:54 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:23:22 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:33:40 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:34:23 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-LouisWant to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠ or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact ⁠#CaregiverSupport#HealingFromTrauma#SelfCareMatters#HealingJourney#InnerChildHealing#MentalHealthAwareness#FromBurnoutToBalance#UnapologeticallyYou#EmotionalResilience#TraumaRecovery#CoreWoundHealing#MetamorphosisJourney#VulnerabilityIsStrength#WomenWhoHeal#PrioritizeYourself

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