# Coming Home to the Self Beneath the Roles We Play, With Shawngela Pierce

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Podcast: [The Soul Mirror Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soul-mirror-podcast-7393518)
Published: 2026-06-30T12:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-soul-mirror-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/coming-home-to-the-self-beneath-the-roles-we-play-with-shawngela-pierce
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Duration seconds: 1359

## Resource

Beneath every name we answer to, parent, partner, professional, lives a quieter self that rarely gets to speak. This one is for anyone who checked all the boxes and still feels a gap between who they are and who they perform. Shawngela Pierce shares how losing an identity she built over years became the doorway to her real path, and how small daily returns to stillness and nature bring us home to the self beneath the roles. About the Guest: Shawngela Pierce is a spiritual healer, author, and podcaster in Sedona, Arizona, and founder of Seek Within You. She helps people reconnect with their inner voice and live their soul's mission. Key Takeaways: Roles are not the enemy. Mistaking them for your whole identity is. Losing an identity can be the doorway to your real one. If you co-created the chaos, you can co-create the peace. Begin small: time in nature and a journal, not a schedule overhaul. Forgive yourself for the chaos instead of resisting it. Staying with hard feelings builds awareness until the pattern loosens. Connect With the Guest: Website: seekwithinyou.com Instagram: @shawngelap LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shawngela Episode Chapters: (timestamps approx.) [00:00] The Self Beneath the Roles We Play [03:30] Letting Go of the Ego, Coming Home to the Inner Voice [08:00] A Diagnosis, a Doctorate, and Walking Away [14:00] The Hunger Beneath Every Role We Carry [19:00] Co-Creating Peace From a Chaotic Day [24:00] One Small Practice: Nature, a Journal, and Asking [28:00] Staying With What the Deeper Self Has to Say 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, c…

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