Meet Ellen Pierce of Leaders of the Heart

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ellen Pierce.

Ellen, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Well, it all began under the sweeping boughs of a weeping willow in a rural town in Maine where I played and sang to the tree as a young girl.

It was a magical place where my dad would ride a mower around bluebells in our yard because I loved them and my sister and I, FOR REAL, stood at the end of a rainbow while my mom smiled at us. Everyone says, “That’s impossible! What an imagination you must have!”

And to that, I say, “Yes! By the age of five, I had already achieved the impossible. And so that is what I am here to share with you now; Whatever you believe is possible at the moment…. guess what!? There is more!

My entire life I have explored the healing arts. My mother is an energy healer and my dad a mediator. I am a yoga teacher at one of the highest certification levels with more than 1200 hours of training and 700 hours alone at the Children’s Hospital in the Yoga Therapy Department. I have a master’s degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy. I continue my study with daily inspiration. At the moment are Kyle Cease, Gabby Bernstein, Think and Grow Rich mastermind, and Joe Dispenza‘s meditations are FIRE! But more and more… all I want to do is sing, listen to the space around me and love my friends.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
A darker part of my story is that during my magical childhood I was molested by a neighbor. I still hate the word. But how else can I say the truth of what happened? I used to think that it would make people think less of me – that somehow this boy inflicting harm on me somehow casted a shadow of deficit onto me. Well if you have been assaulted and you think that, I am here to tell you THAT’S NOT TRUE!

I am a survivor – and as such, my life has been organized around healing and generating light and learning about the love that I am. Have I made mistakes in my chaos? Yes! I have hurt people I loved in my youth and spent much of my life angry at my parents and the person who harmed me. Do I forgive my parents right now? Yes. Do I forgive him yet? Ask me in a year. Healing is not linear. It is a process and cannot be rushed.

I have become an incredible singer, teacher, and healing force of love as a result of this trauma. I have come to know and love myself and others through the depths of my compassion and the challenges of self-regulation and communication. I sing to soothe myself and others.

Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I am a singer and songwriter. The Leaders of the Heart are the people who I attract. I am most proud that I am a Leaders of the Heart. I am willing to share vulnerably to create a culture of loving authenticity. I most proud of my songs and co-creation with others. I love how my voice carries history like Joan Baez with the healing purity of Snatum Kaur. I help people drop into their bodies and listen to their authentic inner voice. I create healing and helpful music for the stresses of the modern world.

What were you like growing up?
I liked to push the edges. I would run right up to the line without losing the rail. I loved my friends, horses, and swimming. I was very adventurous and resilient. I was obsessed with Bonnie Raitt and I would have my babysitter watch me perform her entire album, “Luck of the Draw” from start to finish complete with costume changes. I co-wrote my first song, “Hunka Hunka Joe” about our baby sitter with my sister Morgan and recorded it on a tape player. We teased him relentlessly. I caused lots of trouble. He loved to listen to the Eagles. I hated the Eagles and could really relate when The Dude, years later as a teen, validated my taste. I like the Eagles okay now. No offense Eagles! But, seven women on your mind?

Contact Info:

• Website: www.theleadersoftheheart.com
• Phone: 207-664-9220
• Email: theleadersoftheheart@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenpiercemusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=55601795
• Other: https://www.patreon.com/Ellenpierce

 Image Credit:
@jasontgraves (photo in Vegas), Sara Sway (Photo with white background)

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