Who are you when you’re not performing for survival, approval, or productivity?
In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores how performance becomes a survival strategy—and why slowing down can feel uncomfortable when your nervous system is used to staying alert. This conversation invites listeners to examine identity beyond roles, productivity, and people-pleasing, and to reconnect with self without pressure or expectation.
Through honest reflection and guided journaling prompts, this episode creates space for rest, self-awareness, and emotional release for anyone navigating burnout, healing, or life after survival mode.
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🎧 Listen, reflect, and take your time returning to yourself.
Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.
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