In this heartfelt and deeply affirming episode, Rita Mercer explores the life moments that often go unseen, unacknowledged, and uncelebrated. Titled “There’s No Card for That,” this conversation shines a light on the silent wins, invisible strength, and unspoken grief we all carry at different points in our journey.

From making responsible adult decisions and choosing healing, to navigating personal loss and emotional transitions—this episode reminds listeners that just because something isn’t publicly recognized doesn’t mean it isn’t meaningful.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked in your growth or alone in your pain, this episode is your reminder: your experiences matter, and you are seen.

Reflection Questions

• What is one silent win you’re proud of?
• Where have you shown invisible strength recently?
• What loss or transition do you need to give yourself permission to grieve?

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Have you ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside… but quietly falling apart on the inside?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Rita sits down with therapist and author Cherise Small to unpack what it really means to “perform strength.” Together, they explore how survival mode, people-pleasing, and silent suffering can disconnect us from our true selves—and how to begin the journey back to alignment.

Cherise shares her personal turning point, practical tools for recognizing survival patterns, and how to set boundaries without guilt. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop over-functioning, release emotional burdens, and reclaim their voice.

You’ll walk away with empowering mindset shifts, reflection questions, and actionable strategies to help you move from surviving to truly living.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode
• Why “performing strength” can lead to emotional disconnection
• The truth about guilt, shame, and boundary-setting
• What healthy boundaries actually look like in real life
• Simple ways to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself
• How to shift from obligation to alignment

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Connect with Cherise Small

Website: www.release2heal.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/therapywithcherise

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✨ If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, or feeling “stuck,” this conversation may open a door you didn’t know existed.

In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with Gwen Bernardo, a myofascial release therapist, to explore the deep connection between the body, trauma, and healing.

After a life-altering horseback riding accident that left her with both physical injuries and unresolved emotional trauma, Gwen spent years searching for relief through traditional therapies—without lasting results. It wasn’t until she discovered myofascial release that everything changed.

Gwen shares how this gentle yet powerful modality helped her release stored emotional pain, dramatically reduce anxiety, and reconnect with her body in a way she never thought possible.

Together, Rita and Gwen unpack:

• What fascia is and why it plays a crucial role in chronic pain
• How trauma and emotions can become stored in the body
• Why traditional treatments may not always address the root cause
• The importance of the mind-body connection in true healing
• Practical ways to begin releasing tension and reconnecting with your body

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and explore a new pathway to healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Chapters Breakdown

• From Trauma to Transformation
• The Missing Piece in Healing
• What Is Fascia & Why It Matters
• Releasing Stored Emotions & Chronic Pain
• Practical Healing Tools & Next Steps

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Gwen Bernardo, MFR Therapist, CMT

Website: https://performancemfr.com/

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