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The Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through The Holidays Episode 6: Reclaiming Your Peace for the New Year The new year isn’t about resolutions — it’s about reclamation. In this powerful finale to the Healing Through the Holidays series, Shawnti Refuge guides listeners through reflection, release, and rebirth. Learn how to reclaim your peace, embody your healing, and prepare to step into The Audacity of a Healing Woman beginning January 14. ✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSLet’s write this out together, sis.What am I ready to stop fighting for that was never meant for me?What am I reclaiming in this next season — my time, voice, body, joy, or peace?What does “audacity” look like in my heali...
2025-12-1007 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through the Holidays Episode 5: Self-Care Ain’t Selfish Self-care is not selfish. It’s sacred. In this soothing episode, Shawnti Refuge reminds us that true rest is a form of resistance. Through storytelling and guided prompts, she shares how to release guilt, reset your energy, and build new rituals of nourishment during the holiday season. ✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSGrab your journal, love. Let’s check in with your body and spirit:What does my body need from me right now — rest, movement, nourishment, stillness?Where have I been neglecting myself in the name of being “strong”?What small act of self-care can I commit to every d...
2025-12-0305 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeThe Truth About Estrangement That Oprah Missed.Oprah opened the door to a powerful conversation about estrangement — but there’s a whole side of this experience that didn’t get covered. The grief, the guilt, the identity shift… the part where mothers are hurting too.Estrangement isn’t simple. It isn’t black and white. And it isn’t always about blame — sometimes it’s about survival, emotional safety, and the painful work of breaking generational cycles.In this video, I’m sharing the truths Oprah didn’t talk about, the parts we live through in silence, and why mothers need a safe pla...
2025-11-2804 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through the Holidays Episode 4: Guilt-Free Boundaries & Saying No Boundaries are not rejection — they’re protection. In this powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge dives into why it’s so hard to say no during the holidays, how guilt is part of growth, and why peace should never come with a price tag. Through honest storytelling and guided prompts, you’ll learn how to create guilt-free boundaries that honor your healing. ✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSLet’s get into some reflection work:Where in my life am I saying “yes” when my soul means “no”?What does guilt sound like in my head when I try to set boundaries?W...
2025-11-2606 min
Love & LattesThe Transformative Power of Guided Journaling with Shawnti RefugeIn this inspiring episode, Victoria sits down with Health Coach and author Shawnti Refuge, who shares how journaling became her lifeline after a mental breakdown in 2018. Together, they explore how guided writing can unlock healing, self-love, and freedom — no medication required. Shawnti opens up about turning pain into purpose and how she now helps women reclaim their peace, break free from stagnation, and reconnect with themselves one page at a time.Grab your journal today: https://shawntirefugejournals.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJNWkq9TyfyvnBGVHFJfU5SaK4MtKx-KQO0mfQyCl_e3elcFTDSupport the show...
2025-11-2330 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through the Holidays Episode 3: The Grief We Don’t Talk About Grief doesn’t always wear black. In this raw and honest episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about the silent grief that shows up during the holidays — the kind that comes from broken relationships, lost expectations, and the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. Learn how to honor your emotions, redefine healing, and turn your pain into purpose through journaling. ✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSLet’s take a moment to write:What am I grieving this season — even if it’s not a death?What version of myself am I releasing with love?What memory still brings...
2025-11-1905 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through The Holidays Episode 2: When Family Ain’t Safe Some homes feel like healing, others feel like history. In this week’s episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about the emotional reality of family gatherings during the holidays — and how to protect your peace when family ain’t safe. Learn how to set boundaries, redefine love, and give yourself permission to choose distance without guilt. ✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSPull out your journal, sis. Let’s unpack this together:Who do I become when I’m around my family, and is that version of me still serving me?What’s one boundary I’ve been too afraid to...
2025-11-1206 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeMental Health Monday: The Mental Health Impact of the Government ShutdownIn this powerful episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge dives into the emotional and psychological impact of the ongoing government shutdown — not from a political lens, but a deeply human one.When the government shuts down, it’s not just budgets and offices that pause — it’s people’s peace of mind. Shawnti explores how uncertainty, delayed benefits, and unpaid work create real mental health consequences for families, essential workers, and communities across the country.From the stress of missed paychecks to the silent exhaustion of TSA agents working without pay, this episode sh...
2025-11-1130 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeHealing Through the Holidays Episode 1: Healing Through the Holidays: Navigating Joy, Grief & TransformationThe holidays can bring both joy and grief, especially when you’re carrying unspoken pain. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her own healing journey after divorce and shares three powerful pillars for finding peace through the season: honoring your truth, creating rituals that serve you, and setting boundaries that protect your energy. You’ll walk away with fresh perspective, real stories, and guided journaling prompts to help you rewrite your holiday story.✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTSTake a breath. Now grab your journal and write through these:What emotions do the holidays b...
2025-11-0510 min
Change Happened Then what?When Sunday Morning Shattered: From Chaos to Clarity — The Healing Power of JournalingOn an ordinary Sunday morning, everything inside Shawnti finally gave way. What looked like a life held together became a mirror of small, unspoken truths — pregnancy at fourteen, nights of numbness, a thrill-seeking need to feel alive, and a hollow performance of strength that masked a growing storm.
In this powerful episode of Change Happened, Then What?, host Heather Holt guides us through Shawnti’s raw and relentless journey: from a childhood where feelings were forbidden and chaos felt normal, to the day her mind and body finally said, “Enough.” What followed was a month-long unraveling — a clinical d...
2025-10-2122 min
The Lived Experiences PodcastMothering in the Dark-The Lived Experiences PodcastIn this deeply moving episode, I sit down with ShawntiRefuge, founder of Mothering in the Dark, a support group that addresses one of the most painful and often silenced experiences in family life - estrangement from our children. Shawnti courageously shares her unique perspective, havingexperienced estrangement from both sides of the relationship.🔍 In our conversation,we explore:What makes Shawnti's work so vital is her understanding that healing doesn't always mean reconciliation, and that mothers experiencing estrangement deserve support, community, and freedom from shame. Her approachthrough Mothering in the Dark creates space for the conversations mos...
2025-08-2732 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 39: What Are You Carrying That Ain’t Yours?Ever feel like the “strong one” who carries everyone’s problems? In this episode, Shawnti Refuge breaks down why we take on emotional baggage that doesn’t belong to us, and how to finally set it down. Learn how to love without losing yourself, plus a journaling prompt to help you reclaim your peace.Perfect for anyone tired of being the family savior or holding burdens that were never theirs.Applications open for Fallin' For My Damn Self MastermindApply here: http://stan.store/ShawntiRefugeJournals/p/fallin-for-my-damn-self-mastermind Send us a text...
2025-08-2605 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 38: You Can’t Pour Into Everybody This Fall (And That’s Okay)Fall is coming — and so is the chaos. If you don’t set boundaries now, you’ll be running on fumes by October.In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge breaks down why “yes” has been your default answer, how overextending yourself is draining your peace, and why it’s time to pre-decide your limits before the busy season hits.You’ll learn:Why boundaries are an act of self-love (not selfishness)How to identify where you’re overcommittingThe real reason it’s so hard to say “no”A journal prompt to help you pro...
2025-08-1209 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 37: “Why Peace Feels Unfamiliar When You’re Used to Surviving”Ever prayed for peace… only to panic when you finally got it?In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge breaks down why peace can feel uncomfortable when survival mode has been your normal. From pacing in a quiet house to over-functioning when no one even asked you to, this one goes deep into the nervous system, trauma patterns, and why so many of us sabotage our stillness.You'll learn:Why peace can feel like a threat when you're used to chaosHow generational roles and childhood conditioning keep us in “fix-it” modeTh...
2025-08-0506 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 36: “The Apology You’ll Never Get – And How to Heal Without It”In Episode 36 of The Quiet as Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge speaks directly to those still holding onto hurt, waiting on an apology that may never come. She explores how to reclaim your peace when closure isn’t on the table. With real stories, science-backed insight, and journal prompts, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop waiting and start healing.🎧 Listen now and explore healing journals at ShawntiRefuge.comSend us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book...
2025-06-1707 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 35: “When You Inherit Survival But Crave Softness”In Episode 35 of The Quiet as Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores what it means to transition from survival to softness. If you inherited strength, hustle, and hyper-independence—but now crave rest, joy, and peace—this episode is your permission slip. Through storytelling, neuroscience, and journal prompts, Shawnti shows how softness can be a radical act of self-love.🎧 Tune in now and reclaim your softness at ShawntiRefuge.comSend us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializin...
2025-06-1006 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 34: “Joy Ain’t Just for Special Occasions – Making Room for Daily Delight”In Episode 34 of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge challenges the idea that joy must be earned. Instead, she reminds listeners that joy is a daily practice, not a reward for suffering. Through storytelling, science, and powerful journaling prompts, this episode helps you reclaim joy in the ordinary and give yourself permission to feel good—every single day.🎧 Listen now and explore guided journals at ShawntiRefuge.comSend us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”...
2025-06-0807 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 33: Am I Healing or Hiding? – The Difference Between Isolation and PeaceIn Episode 33 of The Quiet as Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores the subtle—but powerful—difference between isolation and peace. Is your solitude part of your healing… or a shield from your pain? This episode offers gentle truth, powerful journaling prompts, and a reminder that real peace doesn’t require you to go numb.🎧 Listen now and download journaling tools at ShawntiRefuge.comSend us a textShawnti 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 well...
2025-06-0606 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 32: What Does Joy Mean to You (and When Did You Lose It?)In Episode 32 of The Quiet as Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge kicks off the Reclaiming Joy series by asking two powerful questions: What does joy mean to you, and when did you lose it? Through storytelling, science, and guided journaling prompts, she helps listeners explore how trauma and survival mode can strip us of joy—and what it takes to get it back.🎧 Tune in now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for guided journals and mental wellness support.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and A...
2025-06-0406 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 31: The Mother Wound – What Happens When Mom Isn’t SafeIn this emotionally raw episode, Shawnti Refuge shares her personal experience navigating the mother wound, including going no contact with her mother to protect her mental health. This episode explores what happens when maternal love comes wrapped in trauma, how to begin healing, and how journaling can support you through it.🎧 Tune in and visit ShawntiRefuge.com to access support tools, journaling prompts, and safe healing spaces.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Ke...
2025-05-2404 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 30: When Grief Lingers – Unpacking Unresolved LossIn this gentle and powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge explores unresolved grief—the lingering kind that we carry silently. Whether you’ve lost a person, a relationship, or a version of yourself, this episode offers space to name your loss, honor your story, and begin healing with the help of guided journaling prompts and soulful reflection.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for free support tools and healing journals.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As...
2025-05-2305 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 29: The Silent Weight of Being the Strong One in the FamilyIn this episode, Shawnti Refuge unpacks the emotional toll of being “the strong one” in the family. From childhood pressure to cultural expectations, she shares her personal story and the psychological impact of performing strength. Learn how journaling helped her release the weight and reclaim softness—and how you can do the same.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com to access support and healing tools.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing...
2025-05-2204 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 28: When I Had to Choose Myself – Going No Contact with My MotherIn this raw and powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge shares her personal journey of going no contact with her mother for the sake of her mental health. She unpacks the emotional weight of choosing peace over patterns, especially in cultures where family is held sacred—even at the expense of wellbeing. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating toxic family dynamics and the grief of protecting your peace.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for healing tools, support, and journal prompts.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certi...
2025-05-2106 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 27: When They Come Back – Healing After EstrangementIn this follow-up episode, Shawnti Refuge shares her personal story from Quiet As Kept—a chapter about being estranged from her children and the journey of reconnection. She discusses what it means to rebuild trust, hold space for uncomfortable truths, and begin again. If you're navigating healing after distance, this episode is your reminder: restoration is possible.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com to join the support group and grab your journal.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of th...
2025-05-2004 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 26: When They Walk Away – Navigating Estrangement from Your Adult ChildrenIn this deeply heartfelt episode, Shawnti Refuge unpacks the complex grief of estrangement between parents and adult children. Whether you’re grieving in silence or trying to understand what went wrong, this episode offers reflection, journal prompts, and emotional support.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for the free ebook Still Love You, Always and support group details.Send us a textShawnti 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 ove...
2025-05-1009 min
Life's Deceit with Jen SimpsonHow I Lost My Daughter For 7 Years: Mother's Journey Back (Part 2)Send us a textA Journey of Healing, Reconnection, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Shawnti Refuge InterviewIn this powerful and emotional interview, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her inspiring journey through mental health challenges, personal healing, and the road to reconnection with her children.After experiencing a life-altering nervous breakdown in 2018, Shawnti sought the help she needed—setting her on a path of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. She shares candidly about her childhood trauma, the deep scars it left, and her commitment to ending the cycle of generational pain within her family.
2025-05-1043 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 25: How I Reclaimed My Power Through WritingIn this deeply personal episode, Shawnti Refuge shares how journaling helped her reclaim her voice after trauma, depression, and years of performing strength. She opens up about the healing process behind her book Quiet As Kept and invites listeners to start writing their own comeback story.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com to begin your journaling journey back to power.Send us a textShawnti 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...
2025-05-0705 min
Life's Deceit with Jen SimpsonHow I Lost My Daughter For 7 Years: Mother's Journey BackSend us a textA Journey of Healing, Reconnection, and Breaking Generational Cycles | Shawnti Refuge InterviewIn this powerful and emotional interview, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her inspiring journey through mental health challenges, personal healing, and the road to reconnection with her children.After experiencing a life-altering nervous breakdown in 2018, Shawnti sought the help she needed—setting her on a path of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. She shares candidly about her childhood trauma, the deep scars it left, and her commitment to ending the cycle of generational pain within her family.
2025-05-0351 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 23: Guided Journaling Prompts to Start Your Week with ClarityStart your week with peace, not pressure. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge shares guided journaling prompts designed to help you release overwhelm, refocus your energy, and step into the week with clarity. These prompts are perfect for busy minds, anxious hearts, and anyone ready to make their healing a priority.🎧 Tune in now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for more prompts, guided journals, and support.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guid...
2025-04-1905 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti Refuge🎙️ Episode 22: Breaking the Stigma – Talking About Mental Health in the Black CommunityIn this powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge gets real about the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community. She shares her personal story, the psychology behind silence, and journaling tools to help you speak your truth. Whether you’ve been dismissed, overlooked, or told to “just be strong,” this episode reminds you: strength is also softness.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for resources, journals, and support.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, s...
2025-04-1705 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 21: Why Journaling is a Game-Changer for Mental HealthJournaling isn’t just writing—it’s healing. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge breaks down the neuroscience behind journaling and shares how putting pen to paper helped her overcome anxiety and depression. You’ll learn about different styles of journaling, how to make it a habit, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for mental wellness—especially in the Black community.🎧 Tune in now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for resources, prompts, and coaching.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker...
2025-04-1506 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 24: From Burnout to Balance – Tips for Busy ProfessionalsIn this episode, Shawnti Refuge gets real about burnout—what it looks like, how it creeps in, and how journaling helped her move from survival mode to sustainability. You’ll learn practical, soulful tips for creating balance as a busy professional and how to rewrite your relationship with rest.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com to grab your journal and reclaim your peace.Send us a textShawnti 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 jour...
2025-04-1205 min
Becoming is MessyFrom Breakdown to Breakthrough: Healing & Self-Care Through JournalingIn this episode of Becoming is Messy, I’m joined by the incredible Shawnti Refuge, aka Journal Bae—a Master Certified Mental Health Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Shawnti Refuge Journals. After experiencing what most would call a mental breakdown, Shawnti flipped the script and reframed it as a mental breakthrough—a moment that led her to uncover the healing power of guided journaling. Now, through her journals, workshops, and coaching, she helps others release emotional baggage, silence negative self-talk, and step into true self-care.We dive into what it really means to break free from surviv...
2025-04-0844 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 20: Finding Joy After TraumaHealing is not just about surviving—it’s about thriving. In this episode, we discuss how to embrace joy after trauma, why happiness can feel uncomfortable after pain, and how to cultivate more peace and joy in your daily life. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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 seve...
2025-04-0209 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 19: The Fear of Success – Why We Hold Ourselves BackSuccess can be just as scary as failure. If you’ve ever held yourself back due to fear of the unknown, this episode is for you. We discuss why fear of success is real, how it manifests, and how to overcome it. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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. Aft...
2025-04-0106 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 18: Why We Settle for Less Than We DeserveDo you accept less than what you truly deserve in relationships, career, or life in general? This episode examines the psychology behind settling, how self-worth plays a role, and how to raise your standards with confidence. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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 thr...
2025-03-3110 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 17: Self-Sabotage – When You’re the One Holding Yourself BackSelf-sabotage can keep you stuck in patterns of procrastination, doubt, and avoidance. In this episode, we explore why we self-sabotage, how it’s connected to deep-seated fears, and what you can do to break the cycle. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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 throu...
2025-03-3009 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 16: Why We Struggle to Ask for HelpWhy do we resist asking for help, even when we need it most? Whether it’s due to pride, fear, or past rejection, this episode uncovers the barriers to seeking support and how to reframe vulnerability as strength.🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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 a...
2025-03-2808 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 15: Healing Your Inner ChildYour inner child is still within you, carrying past wounds that shape your present. This episode explores how childhood experiences affect adulthood, why reconnecting with your inner child is essential for healing, and how journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-love.🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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...
2025-03-2610 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 14: Imposter Syndrome: Feeling Like You’re Not EnoughEver feel like a fraud despite your achievements? Imposter syndrome is real, and it holds so many of us back from stepping into our greatness. In this episode, we break down what imposter syndrome is, how it impacts self-esteem, and how to silence the inner critic that says you don’t belong. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com📍 Find mindset-shifting exercises in Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Qu...
2025-03-1905 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 13: The Power of Saying No Without GuiltSaying no isn’t selfish—it’s self-care. In this episode, we discuss why we feel guilty about setting limits, how to reframe the narrative around saying no, and why protecting your time and energy is essential for personal growth. If you struggle with overcommitment, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com 📍 Get self-empowerment journal prompts at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti 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 journali...
2025-03-1207 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 12: Breaking Free from People-PleasingDo you struggle with saying no? Feel guilty when prioritizing yourself? In this episode, we unpack the roots of people-pleasing, how it affects your mental health, and why breaking free from it is a radical act of self-love. Learn practical steps to stop living for others and start showing up for yourself. 🎧 Listen now: thequietaskeptpodcast.buzzsprout.com 📍 Need help unlearning people-pleasing? Get your copy of Quiet As Kept at ShawntiRefuge.com.Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author o...
2025-03-0704 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 11: Boundaries: The Key to Protecting Your PeaceStruggling with setting boundaries? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into why boundaries are necessary, how they protect your peace, and the best ways to enforce them without guilt. Learn how setting healthy limits can reduce stress, improve relationships, and lead to greater emotional well-being.📍 Visit ShawntiRefuge.com for guided journaling prompts and Quiet As Kept for deeper insights.Send us a textShawnti 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 we...
2025-03-0707 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: Journaling Techniques to Break Free from Self-Sabotage If you’re ready to stop the self-sabotage cycle, journaling is your secret weapon. Today, I’m walking you through three powerful journaling exercises designed to help you uncover your patterns, face your fears, and take control of your mindset. Grab your journal and let’s do this inner work together! #GuidedJournaling #HealingThroughWriting #MentalHealthSupport #SelfImprovementSend us a textShawnti 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...
2025-02-2102 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 10: Overcoming Negative Self-TalkNegative self-talk can be one of the biggest barriers to self-love and growth. In this episode, Shawnti explores where those critical inner voices come from and how to challenge them. Through personal stories and journaling exercises, she helps listeners replace negativity with affirmations and truths that remind them of their worth. Send us a textShawnti 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 p...
2025-02-2005 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 9: Family Secrets: What We Keep Quiet and Why It Hurts Us“Don’t air our dirty laundry.” It’s a common saying, but family secrets often do more harm than good. In this episode, Shawnti discusses the impact of secrecy on mental health and shares her personal journey of breaking cycles of silence. With journaling prompts, she invites listeners to process their own family dynamics and find freedom in truth.Send us a textShawnti 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 a...
2025-02-1905 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: Rewiring Your Mindset: Overcoming Limiting BeliefsYour mind is your biggest roadblock—or your biggest advantage. The thoughts you repeat daily shape your reality, and if you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, fear, or negative self-talk, it’s time to shift. Today, I’m teaching you how to rewrite the beliefs that are keeping you small so you can start stepping into the life you deserve. #MindsetMatters #LimitingBeliefs #SelfLove #MentalHealthCoachSend us a textShawnti 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 f...
2025-02-1904 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 8: Church Hurt: When Faith Becomes a TriggerFaith is meant to heal, but sometimes the church becomes the source of pain. In this episode, Shawnti explores the reality of church hurt, how it affects mental health, and what it means to redefine your faith on your own terms. With guided journaling prompts, she encourages listeners to find spiritual practices that feel authentic and restorative. Send us a textShawnti 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 anxie...
2025-02-1804 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 7: Grieving in Silence: Why We Don’t Cry Grief is a natural part of life, but in the Black community, we’re often told to keep it moving. In this episode, Shawnti dives into the importance of processing grief openly and honestly. Sharing her personal experience of navigating loss, she offers journaling prompts to help listeners work through their emotions and find healing. Send us a textShawnti 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 journali...
2025-02-1803 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: Practical Action Steps to Stop Self-Sabotage (Do This NOW) Alright, we’ve spent all week talking about self-sabotage, and now it’s time for ACTION. No more thinking about it. No more waiting for the ‘right time.’ Today, I’m giving you three things you can do RIGHT NOW to break the cycle and start moving forward. Send us a textShawnti 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 h...
2025-02-1804 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: The Lies You Tell Yourself: Identifying Negative Self-TalkYour thoughts shape your reality. If you’ve been telling yourself you’re not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough—you’ll start believing it. But what if I told you that your inner critic has been LYING to you? In today’s session, we’re breaking down what negative self-talk is, where it comes from, and how it’s holding you back. It’s time to take control of your thoughts and stop letting them control you.💡 Join me and let’s uncover the hidden lies in your mindset!#NegativeSelfTalk...
2025-02-1805 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 6: Money Talks: Overcoming Financial Trauma Money trauma runs deep, and for many of us, it starts in childhood. In this episode, Shawnti talks about the emotional scars left by financial hardship and how they shape our habits as adults. Through personal stories and practical tips, she guides listeners on how to rewrite their money story and build a healthier financial mindset. Send us a textShawnti 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 throug...
2025-02-1804 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: What Is Self-Sabotage and Why Do You Keep Doing It?Have you ever felt like you’re running in circles? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get ahead? You start something, but somehow, you always end up back where you started—frustrated, exhausted, and wondering why the hell you can’t move forward. That, my friend, is self-sabotage. And today, we’re getting real about why you keep getting in your own way. Send us a textShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in...
2025-02-1806 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeWhy You’re Still Stuck: The Truth About Self-Sabotage Feeling stuck in life and unsure why? It might be self-sabotage. In this session, we’ll uncover what self-sabotage really is, why it happens, and how it keeps you trapped in the same cycles. If you struggle with procrastination, overthinking, or fear of failure, this session is for you. Join me as we dig into the hidden reasons you keep blocking your own blessings and learn how to break free. #SelfSabotage #MindsetShift #MentalHealthAwareness #JournalingForHealing
2025-02-1700 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeBONUS: The Sneaky Ways You're Sabotaging Your Own Success Self-sabotage isn’t always obvious. Sometimes, it looks like perfectionism, procrastination, or staying in situations that no longer serve you. Today, we’re calling out the subtle ways you might be standing in your own way—without even realizing it. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start making moves, tune in! #PersonalGrowth #StopSelfSabotage #SelfAwareness #MentalWellnessSend us a textShawnti 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 depres...
2025-02-1304 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 5: The Strong Black Woman Myth: The Weight We Carry Being strong is celebrated, but the “Strong Black Woman” label can be a heavy burden. In this episode, Shawnti challenges the myth that strength means silence and self-sacrifice. She shares her own experience of redefining strength and offers journaling prompts to help you embrace rest, vulnerability, and self-care. Send us a textShawnti 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 individual...
2025-02-1303 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 1: Breaking the Silence: Why We Don’t Talk About Mental HealthGenerational trauma is the baggage we didn’t pack but still carry. In this episode, Shawnti explores how trauma gets passed down through families, its impact on mental health, and how we can start breaking the cycle. She shares personal stories from her own journey and offers guided journaling prompts to help you unpack the pain and create a legacy of healing. Send us a textShawnti 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 o...
2025-02-0606 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 2: Generational Trauma: What We Inherit and How to Heal Generational trauma is the baggage we didn’t pack but still carry. In this episode, Shawnti explores how trauma gets passed down through families, its impact on mental health, and how we can start breaking the cycle. She shares personal stories from her own journey and offers guided journaling prompts to help you unpack the pain and create a legacy of healing. Send us a textShawnti 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 ov...
2025-02-0603 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 3: Colorism: The Divide Within Our Own CommunitiesColorism has been dividing our community for far too long. In this episode, Shawnti unpacks the roots of colorism, how it shapes our self-worth and relationships, and what we can do to heal from its impact. Through personal reflections and journaling prompts, she invites listeners to confront and rewrite the narratives we’ve been taught about beauty and value. Send us a textShawnti 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 depress...
2025-02-0604 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeEpisode 4: Toxic Relationships: Recognizing and Reclaiming Your Peace Toxic relationships can drain your energy and keep you stuck, but recognizing them is the first step toward freedom. In this episode, Shawnti shares how to identify toxic dynamics, set boundaries, and prioritize your peace. With actionable tips and guided journaling prompts, you’ll learn how to reclaim your power and choose love that feels like love, not labor. Send us a textShawnti 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 depressi...
2025-02-0605 min
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2025-01-1040 minThe Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti RefugeThe Quiet As Kept IntroJoin host Shawnti Refuge, Master Certified Mental Health Coach, author, and journaling enthusiast, as she introduces The Quiet as Kept Podcast. In this first episode, Shawnti shares her personal journey of overcoming severe depression and anxiety, discusses the purpose of the podcast, and sets the stage for what’s to come.This podcast is a safe space to unpack the conversations we, especially in the African American community, were told to avoid. From mental health and generational trauma to self-love and journaling for healing, Shawnti keeps it real, relatable, and rooted in the belief that healing is po...
2025-01-0602 min
The Chantizzy PodcastTales with Journal Bae!Bonjour Mon Amours,
Ca va?! (We have been practicing our French merci beaucoup) We are back for our next episode featuring a very, very, special guest.
Our co-host for this episode needs NO introduction…(but we will give one anyway).
On Season 5, Episode 6 we sit down with co-host Shawnti Refuge of Shawnti Refuge Journals who discusses intentional journaling, using prompts to guide your everyday healing, an intentional healing journey that is never too late and more.
We also discuss the...
2024-12-3043 min
Women Connected In Wisdom PodcastGuided Journaling for Wellness - Intellectual Wellness - with expert guest Shawnti Refuge Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about Intellectual Wellness and Guided Journaling for Wellness with Expert Guest Shawnti "Journal Bae" Refuge. Shealo Glo - www.shealoglo.com Now offering Subscriptions * Delivered on the 1st & 15th! Stillpoint - https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 Join us in community: https://women-connected-in-wisdom.mn.co/feed Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Join Christine at an event: https://linktr.ee/christinegautreauxmsw Book a free coaching consult with Christine here: https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when...
2024-12-1958 min
Your Best PodcastMental HealthEngage in an authentic and powerful conversation between Best Life Coach Teemaree and Master Certified Mental Health Coach Shawnti Refuge around mental health, what has come up to challenge it, what you can do to regain your mental health, why it is good to have options, and how to know you're not alone in your desire to be mentally healthy.
For Journals and Coaching with Shawnti visit https://shawntirefuge.com
For Confidence Coaching with Teemaree visit https://bestlifecoaching.online
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2024-12-1736 min
Selective HearingThe Power Of JournalingIn this powerful episode of The Selective Hearing Podcast, host Julie Dammar sits down with Life Coach and Journal Bae, Shawnti Refuge, to explore the healing power of guided journaling. Together, they dive deep into the importance of letting go of your past and turning pain into purpose. Shawnti shares how breaking the stigma of therapy in the African American community is crucial, especially for women of color, and why it's essential to step out of trauma and into triumph.Throughout their conversation, they also discuss practical and effective tools like yoga, breathwork, meditation, and grounding practices—ac...
2024-09-1640 min
Watch Us ThriveEpisode 152 | How Guided Journaling Can Help Your Healing Journey, featuring Shawnti RefugeShawnti Refuge, the CEO of Shawnti Refuge Journals, is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Advocate, Speaker & Author.She guides individuals in releasing, healing & living their best lives through guided journaling. Shawnti believes in shedding emotional baggage by addressing its root causes and facilitating natural healing. Inspired by her own life experiences, she’s created a series of self-care guided journals.She has also penned a memoir entitled, “Quiet As Kept”, based on her personal mental wellness journey and co-authored a book entitled “Voices of Wellness: A Mental Health Anthology”, a powerful collection of stories that shatter the silence and stigma...
2024-09-1039 min
12th Street Talk Back PodcastQueens table Talk ...pt 2
Join the queens of Season 6 — Natalie Lamb, Jamie Smith, Hanan Merabi, Tedrah Paul, Shawnti Refuge, and Kimberly Christian — as they bring the 12th Street Talk Backs season to a grand finale!Find their contact information below:
Natalie Lamb: www.natalielamb.meItsyourchoice
Tedrah Paul: stan.store/lifecoachtedrahpaul@heavenlysisterscircle
Hanan Merabi: thelegacyisme.com@earthangels.org
Kimberly Christian: @kimberlychristianlcswThe Christian Method
Shawnti Refuge: @shawntirefugejournals
Jamie Smith: jamiesnotebook.com
2024-09-0659 min
12th Street Talk Back PodcastQueens Table Talk Presented by 12th Street Talk Back...pt.1
Join the queens of Season 6 — Natalie Lamb, Jamie Smith, Hanan Merabi, Tedrah Paul, Shawnti Refuge, and Kimberly Christian — as they bring the 12th Street Talk Backs season to a grand finale!Find their contact information below:
Natalie Lamb: www.natalielamb.meItsyourchoice
Tedrah Paul: stan.store/lifecoachtedrahpaul@heavenlysisterscircle
Hanan Merabi: thelegacyisme.com@earthangels.org
Kimberly Christian: @kimberlychristianlcswThe Christian Method
Shawnti Refuge: @shawntirefugejournalsJamie Smith: jamiesnotebook.com
2024-09-041h 05
The Glow Code: Style Your LifeHow I GOT. IT. OUT. with Shawnti Refuge Meet Shawnti Refuge, a certified mental health coach, advocate, keynote speaker, and author who shares her riveting story of overcoming a nervous breakdown in 2018 and the path that set her on. Shawnti's firsthand experience with mental health challenges led her to passionately advocate for holistic approaches like guided journaling over immediate medication. We talk about: -childhood trauma-discipline versus abuse-journaling as a means of therapy-healing from extramarital affairs-owning our sexualityCONNECT WITH SHAWNTI:IG: @shawntirefugejournalsFB: Shawnti Refuge JournalsTikTok: @shawntirefugejournals
2024-09-0451 min
The Intuitive Revolution Podcast with Alicia FarricielliStrategies for Managing Mental Health and Self-Care with Shawnti RefugeIn this episode of The Intuitive Revolution Podcast, Shawnti Refuge shares her inspiring journey from severe depression to becoming a renowned mental health coach and author. Shawnti developed guided journaling as a powerful tool for mental health and healing, where individuals answer specific prompts to uncover the root of their issues and promote healing. She emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood traumas and breaking generational curses. Shawnti discusses various strategies to improve mental health, including journaling, grounding, meditation, and self-care practices. She also highlights the signs of postpartum depression and the importance of recognizing them early. Additionally, Shawnti shares...
2024-08-2743 min
MindShift Power PodcastThe Real Relationship Classroom (Episode 53)🎧 From toxic family patterns to relationship breakthroughs - Shawnti Refuge reveals how childhood models shape our love lives! In this raw and powerful episode, mental health coach and author Shawnti opens up about growing up with unhealthy relationship examples and shares how she broke free to build genuine connection.Through honest storytelling and hard-won wisdom, Shawnti exposes the generational patterns that keep us stuck in toxic relationships.This transformative episode explores:How parents' relationships become our relationship blueprintThe dangerous impact of bringing random partners around your kidsThe three essential elements of truly healthy relationshipsReal str...
2024-08-2033 min
The Mindset Doc | Grow Your MindsetShawnti Refuge Talks About Coaching And Her JourneySend us a textShawnti Refuge a Certified Mental Health Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker & Author. She show women over age 30 how to release, heal, & live their purpose driven lives with holistic tools such as guided journaling, breathwork, & meditation.
2024-07-3121 min
Sip and Soul PodcastShawnti RefugeShawnti Refuge, the CEO of Shawnti Refuge Journals, is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She guides individuals in releasing, healing, and living their best lives through guided journaling. Shawnti believes in shedding emotional baggage by addressing its root causes and facilitating natural healing. Inspired by her own experiences and mental health challenges, she has created a series of self-care guided journals. Shawnti's mission is to offer a safe space for healing through guided journaling.shawntirefuge.com
2024-07-2232 min
MindShift Power PodcastQuiet As Kept (Episode 48)🎧 From rock bottom to mental health hero - Shawnti Refuge's raw story will revolutionize how you think about healing and growth! In this no-filter episode, Shawnti shares her journey through tough times and bad choices to becoming an author and coach who's changing lives.Through brutally honest storytelling, Shawnti reveals the truth about hitting bottom and rising stronger that every teen needs to hear.This transformative episode explores:The real reasons teens make destructive choices (and how to break the cycle)How past mistakes don't have to define your futureThe uncomfortable truth about healing tha...
2024-07-0930 min
Kweenduhm ConversationsPenning Pain to Power: The Healing Journey of Shawnti Refuge – Special Guest, Episode 2Shawnti Refuge's journey with mental health is a powerful story of resilience. For years, she struggled with anger, mood swings, and moments of lashing out, feeling trapped in a dark place. She didn't want to rely on medication; instead, she sought to understand the underlying reasons for her emotional turmoil.In her search for healing, Shawnti turned to journal writing. This practice became a lifeline, allowing her to release her emotions and gain clarity. As she wrote, she began to uncover the patterns and triggers behind her feelings. Her journal became a safe space where she could...
2024-07-0622 min
The Well Aligned Life Podcast // LIFE LESSONS & BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGHS for FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSS3//E6: Learn about Guided Journaling with Shawnti RefugeWhat a delight to have Shawnti Refuge on the podcast!She is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Shawnti speaks about the importance of taking care of our mental health in business & our community. Highlights from the show:-Shawti's journey using guided journaling-How she started using guided journaling in her coaching business-How to reframe your mindset when in a difficult career situation-Fantastic marketing tips!She discovered guided journaling after a mental health crisis in her life. Guided journaling played a...
2024-06-1935 min
The Road to Rediscovery: A Motivational Journey of Life Lessons and Personal GrowthAn Introspective Journey Through Journaling - with Shawnti RefugeShawnti Refuge is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker and Author. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Shawnti Refuge Journals - guided journals that help her clients overcome depression, anxiety, and more.Tune in, as Shawnti openly shares her own struggles with depression and emotional instability that led to her writing; as well as her initial aversions to journaling.She goes on to explain the incredible mindset shift that occurs in the midst of journaling, and the amazing revelations her clients have when observing the co...
2024-06-1336 min
Life After Discard with LaurenLife After Discard with ShawntiShawnti Refuge, the CEO of Shawnti Refuge Journals, is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She guides individuals in releasing, healing, and living their best lives through guided journaling. Shawnti believes in shedding emotional baggage by addressing its root causes and facilitating natural healing. Inspired by her own experiences and mental health challenges, she has created a series of self-care guided journals. Shawnti's mission is to offer a safe space for healing through guided journaling.
Born in Beaumont, TX, Shawnti now resides in the Houston suburbs with her wife, Angela, and is a proud m...
2024-06-0542 min
Side Hustle to Small BusinessHow past trauma helped Shawnti Refuge find her purposeShawnti Refuge is the founder of Shawnti Refuge Journals, a collection of journals she created after navigating a mental health crisis in 2018. With the help of therapists, she found journaling to help her heal, and now wants to help others do the same. With the hope of ensuring no one feels the way she did, Shawnti launched the business in 2021. Now, she hopes to take it full-time in the near future.
2024-05-2929 min
Impostrix Podcast35. Finding The Way To Mental Wellbeing After Experiencing Racial Toxicity at Work with Shawnti RefugeSend us a Text Message.How do Black women navigate the minefield of workplace microaggressions while maintaining their mental health? We continue to honor mental health awareness month with this episode featuring Shawnti Refuge, a certified mental health coach, motivational speaker, and author. Shawnti joins us to share her journey and strategies for overcoming the professional challenges and stereotypes that often weigh heavily on Black women. Shawnti's experiences as "one of the only's" in IT shine a light on the subtle yet impactful ways racial microaggressions present in the workplace, offering us a lens into...
2024-05-2255 min
12th Street Talk Back PodcastFind Your Refuge...
Join us as we welcome Shawnti Refuge CEO of Refuge Journals. Shawnti is a certified mental health coach as well as an advocate speaker of mental health and an author. Shawnti believes that releasing and healing that emotional baggage leads to a healthier lifestyle. Shawnti's mission is to help her clients through journaling offering a better space for healing. As a mother of three Shawnti has navigated through her own experience dealing with mental health and now as a graduate, she has started her way of healing through her line of Refuge Journals. dedicated to empowering others. Thank you...
2024-05-211h 01
You Are Not Your TraumaYou Are Not Your Trauma Season 4 | Episode 9: Empowering Wellness: Voices Revolutionizing Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today’s episode of You Are Not Your Trauma™ podcast spotlights transformative figures in mental health. This panel discussion features trailblazers who share personal and professional perspectives on improving mental wellness across diverse communities. Our guests today offer unique insights into their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the innovative strategies they employ to foster mental health awareness and healing.Through her personal battles with depression and a near-fatal suicide attempt, Soodabeh discovered the pivotal role of spirituality, mindset, and forgiveness in healing from trauma. Join us as...
2024-05-091h 09
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTA Conversation With The Fastest Female High Schooler Of ALL TIME Shawnti Jackson 100m Record Holder & Brooks NIL AthleteToday on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the Brooks NIL athlete, Shawnti Jackson!
Shawnti is a freshman at The University of Arkansas, where she competes as a Track & Field athlete.
Shawnti is originally from Creedmoor, North Carolina, and has achieved remarkable things in the sport thus far. She was named the 2023 USATF Youth Athlete of the Year and garnered significant accolades, including being voted International U20 Female Athlete of the Year by Athletics Weekly readers. Jackson's stellar season saw her securing three All-America honors from Track & Field News...
2024-04-2640 min
A Gift from AdversityA Gift from Adversity ~Shawnti Refuge~ Ep. 137A Gift from Adversity ~Shawnti Refuge~ Ep. 137
Interviewed by Juri Love
Shawnti joined Ep. 137 from Texas.
She has shared that her mental breakdown led to figuring out her past trauma including abuse and being a teen mom at age 14.
Please take a listen and I hope you can share.
Thank you, Shawnti for opening up and having this rich conversation sharing your adversity, tools, and the gift that came from it.
#podcast #lifestyle #texas #challenge
2024-03-2154 min
BriteVibe Podcast: Live Brite, Live Bold, and Share BriteVibesGuided Journaling for Mental Health | Shawnti RefugeShawnti Refuge is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker, & Author who supports women over the age of 30 to release, heal & live their best lives with guided journaling. This episode is an invitation to anyone looking to better understand their mental health, seeking methods to cope with life's stresses, or curious about the impactful journey of someone who turned personal trials into a source of empowerment for others. Shawnti's approachable insight and actionable advice offer a path to those looking for light in times of darkness. Tune in to...
2024-03-1428 min
Harmonious at LunchUnlock Mental Health Secrets: Guided Journaling for Entrepreneurs to get out of your head and growWelcome to another enlightening episode of Harmonious at Lunch! Today, we delve into a crucial yet often overlooked topic: mental health in entrepreneurship. Join host Brandon Gano of Whadif as he engages with special guest Shawnti Refuge, a certified mental health coach and advocate. Shawnti unveils her groundbreaking approach to mental health challenges through guided journaling, sharing her journey from personal struggle to purpose-driven healing.In this episode, we explore the profound impact of mindset on business success and the importance of self-awareness for entrepreneurs. Shawnti emphasizes the power of gratitude and self-reflection in...
2024-02-2920 min
The Inspired ChoiceResilience and Overcoming Anxiety with Shawnti RefugeCaroline Biesalski introduces Shawnti Refuge, delving into her mission and what inspires her daily. Shawnti shares her thoughts on ideal podcast guests and celebrities who inspire her. The conversation shifts to making a positive impact, featuring Shawnti's personal story of resilience. She provides strategies for overcoming anxiety and managing triggers, offering listeners valuable insights. The episode concludes with Shawnti discussing the benefits of connecting with her and sharing her concluding thoughts, leaving the audience with a sense of empowerment and encouragement to pursue positive change.
Meet Shawnti Refuge
Houston, TX, USA
Website: https://shawntirefugejournals.com/
LinkedIn: https://www...
2024-02-2821 min
Kickin’ It With KeKe: Life, Love, & All That Other SH&TSeason 6 EP. #3: "Finding The Lesson In It"Today, I’m kickin’ it with Author and Mental Health Coach, Shawnti Refuge.In order to grow personally and positively, we have to sometimes, learn how to find the lesson in whatever it is that we encounter. These occurrences can make or break us. The choice is ours which way we direct our energy. Staying stuck ain’t cute, is a quote Shawnti says during this conversation and I got goosebumps. The message is powerful and impactful. Take a moment to bask over those words, ‘staying stuck ain’t cute.’ This episode may trigger some as we f...
2024-02-0837 min
Wake Up Happy Sis707 Boosting Self-Esteem: Your Guide to Unshakeable ConfidenceHey Sis, are you ready to embrace the journey towards your most confident and empowered self? This week on 'Wake Up Happy, Sis,' we're diving deep into the heart of self-love and resilience with an episode you simply can't miss: "Boosting Self-Esteem: Your Guide to Unshakeable Confidence." We're beyond excited to welcome two phenomenal women to the show, Shawnti Refuge and Kesha Mason Campbell. These incredible voices in mental health and personal growth are here to light the path to unshakeable confidence and self-acceptance.
Together, we'll explore:
Effective Strategies for Fostering Self-Acceptance: Learn how...
2024-02-051h 12
CoRo Is a CrushCCP 043 • JUST WOMEN Part 3: Navigating Mental Health as a Small Business Owner feat. Shawnti Refuge of Shawnti Refuge JournalsIf you recognize that you're feeling overwhelmed by your workload or stressed out about some other aspect of running your business, try using guided journals as a tool to help manage your mental health. Today is the last Wednesday for the JUST WOMEN series! Part 3 features guest host Shawnti Refuge from Shawnti Refuge Journals. Shawnti shares with us how becoming a Mental Health Advocate not only would heal herself, but heal others by creating guided journals. – Connect w/Shawnti: https://instagram.com/shawntirefugejournalsJOIN ME IN ALL THE PLACES: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pi...
2023-03-2952 min
CoRo Is a CrushCCP 043 • JUST WOMEN Part 3: Navigating Mental Health as a Small Business Owner feat. Shawnti Refuge of Shawnti Refuge JournalsIf you recognize that you're feeling overwhelmed by your workload or stressed out about some other aspect of running your business, try using guided journals as a tool to help manage your mental health.
Today is the last Wednesday for the JUST WOMEN series! Part 3 features guest host Shawnti Refuge from Shawnti Refuge Journals. Shawnti shares with us how becoming a Mental Health Advocate not only would heal herself, but heal others by creating guided journals.
– Connect w/Shawnti: https://instagram.com/shawntirefugejournals
For more episodes, subscribe to CoRo Is a Crush on Spot...
2023-03-2952 min
CoRo Is a CrushCCP 043 • JUST WOMEN Part 3: Navigating Mental Health as a Small Business Owner feat. Shawnti Refuge of Shawnti Refuge JournalsIf you recognize that you're feeling overwhelmed by your workload or stressed out about some other aspect of running your business, try using guided journals as a tool to help manage your mental health. Today is the last Wednesday for the JUST WOMEN series! Part 3 features guest host Shawnti Refuge from Shawnti Refuge Journals. Shawnti shares with us how becoming a Mental Health Advocate not only would heal herself, but heal others by creating guided journals. – Connect w/Shawnti: https://instagram.com/shawntirefugejournalsFor more episodes, subscribe to CoRo Is a Crush on Spot...
2023-03-2952 min