#103 | Here Comes the Sun: Lake County Joy Summit with Dr. Dominique Pritchett

In this deeply grounding and compassionate conversation, Sheryl sits down with Dr. Dominique Pritchett, PsyD, LCSW, licensed mental health therapist, founder of Beloved Wellness Center®, and speaker for the Lake County Joy Summit 2026. Together, they explore what it means to live in a world that often expects us to be strong at all costs and the quiet exhaustion that comes from carrying that weight alone. Dr. Dominique shares her calling to create spaces where healing begins with being seen, supported, and beloved, navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, perfectionism, and life transitions. Inspired by the Joy Summit theme Here Comes the Sun, this episode invites listeners to consider how joy, light, and love can gently return when we stop performing strength and start practicing care. Dr. Dominique reminds us that wellness isn't something we earn, it's something we deserve. And healing doesn't start at the surface; it begins in the soul. This conversation is a soft place to land, a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out just the courage to begin. A soulful conversation about softness, strength, and letting the light reach the places we've kept hidden. In this episode we'll explore: Redefining strength, releasing the pressure to always "hold it together" Healing through being seen, why belonging and culturally responsive care matter Love as a wellness practice, allowing joy, softness, and light back in To learn more about Dr. Dominique: https://www.dominiquepritchett.com/ https://www.belovedwellnesscenter.com/founder JOY SUMMIT: Get tickets here! or https://tinyurl.com/joy-summit-2026 Event Details Lake County Joy Summit 2026 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Zion-Benton Township High School – South Commons (3901 W. 21st Street, Zion, IL) For more insights and stories about positivity and self-awareness, visit the Imperfectly Charming at http://www.imperfectlycharming.com/  **** Receive my gift to you! Make sure you head over to our website and download your FREE workbook: "Find Your Voice." It's my gift to you, designed to complement our journey together. https://imperfectlycharming.com/free-workbook  To find out more about my signature coaching program (both small group and 1:1) that started my own heart-healing journey and dramatically changed my relationships with others, but more importantly with myself click here.  ❤️ Shop My Favorite Products ❤️ https://imperfectlycharming.com/sheryls-favorite-products-shop **** If the stories, insights, and heart-centered wisdom we share here resonate with you, then I have a few small asks to help keep this journey alive and thriving. 🔔Subscribe: Hit that subscribe button, so you never miss an episode. Each story, and each insight, is a step toward a more enlightened you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Leave a Review: Reviews genuinely help others discover the magic we're creating here. Share your thoughts, and let's spread the charm even wider! 📤Share with Friends: Know someone in need of a heart-lifting boost or a soul-touching story? Share the podcast with them! 🔌Stay Conne