Christine Mark-Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, and a mother of two with a desire to help families get through some of the toughest experiences they could face. It can be challenging to heal from a difficult life situation while managing your role as a parent or helping your child through a traumatic experience. However, there are tools and resources that are available to help you and your child heal past these experiences. Christine joins us today to answer some very difficult questions about behavior patterns in children with traumatic histories and offers further understanding about different therapeutic options that could be helpful.

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Resmaa Menakem returns to the Deeply Well podcast and we are honored to dive into a deeper conversation about expansion and relationships. He returns with a new book, “Monsters in Love” which challenges the idea that conflict between partners is unhealthy or something to avoid. Instead, it encourages both people to stand by what they need and who they are—but to do so with compassion rather than competitiveness or vengefulness. Menakem offers scenarios and his insight on how each person in a relationship can grow not in spite of a conflict but because of it…

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Your purpose and how it aligns with service is a divine understanding, using your gifts and skills in service for the greater good.  Are you in service? Are you following the awareness of all that you are to connect with your path?  Astrology is a guide to gaining feedback on the totality of the full being. 

Daryl Gaines has been an astrologist for over 20 years. His readings examine what you were born with, where you’ve been, where you are in the present, and how to manage the weather of your future.

We also explore the charts of three great energies; Tupac Shakur, Michelle Obama, and Muhammad Ali.

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The beauty of motherhood. Myleik Teele joins this episode to discuss the healing opportunities of being a mother; to be more creative, finding joy, and reconnecting with your inner child. Every mother has their journey, and as we raise and nurture divine beings it is important to be in a space to receive what they are here to offer us as well.

There are over 27 million Black moms in America, and we are some of the most isolated and unsupported women in our society. Myleik is working to change that. She is the founder of CURLBOX, a mother of two, and behind the online community for moms, Myleik+Mommas is dedicated to helping mothers build their village one connection at a time.

How would you parent, if you had access to more information?

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Understanding one’s sensitivity; over our emotions, mind, and spirituality can take time to examine and define. How do you respond to toxicity? How do you adapt? What is the name of what you’re going through? Finding the answers to these questions could lead you to being your full self.

On today’s episode, Lalah Delia joins the conversation.  Delia is a bestselling author, educator, spiritual writer, certified spiritual practitioner, and founder of Vibrate Higher Daily School. She is leading seekers to self-empowerment and a life of more grace and high vibrations, and today she shares her story and her light with us.

Learn More: Lalah Delia

The Book: Vibrate Higher Daily

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As we conclude this Season, we welcome the next chapter and hope you will continue the journey with us. Everything evolves especially if it is healthy, it is bound to grow. The podcast was initially introduced as Dropping Gems and has developed into a more mature welcoming space and henceforth will be known as, "DEEPLY WELL with Devi Brown". 

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Creation is everything, thus it is important to be intentional about what we are creating and co-creating. Whatever we do to communicate and nourish our creativity is important to keep awareness of the role we play.  Devi offers a few questions to help direct our focus as we move forward to create with intention and purpose.

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When was the last time you took an intentional bath or just gave yourself the extra attention needed toward your self-care?

Creating intentional practices to implement every week really helps us to connect with our bodies in different and holistic ways. Life can be very distracting but you deserve to feel beautiful, so it’s important to make time to honor and nourish your radiant being.

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There are four soul questions in primordial sound mediatiation, Who am I? What do I really want? What am I grateful for? and How can I serve? By asking these four questions we invite clarity, healing, awareness, and so much more to connect us more deeply with our purpose and divine being.  This week Devi guides us through meditation for each question.

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Finding places where your spirit feels connected, where you can recharge and spend time in nature and gratitude; these places are considered, “sacred land” Devi shares some of the dedicated areas that speak to her soul and how she’s able to recreate these energies in her personal home.

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Learn More:

Jean Houston: The Hero and The Goddess

Joseph Campbell: The Hero’s Journey

Mii Amo Spa in Sedona, Arizona

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This episode offers new ways to overcome any challenges that may arise during your mediation practice. Whether you’re just getting started or discovering new obstacles during your ongoing routine. Finding unique ways to maintain your flow is a part of the commitment.

Devi shares a few ideas from her arsenal to help deepen your current meditation practice or begin a new one.

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Devi records this episode from Baja by the Sea of Cortez. This year, if you haven’t already, perhaps make it a resolution to find your sacred place (ideally in nature) that makes you feel comfortably connected with the source. Remember you are your own healer. You are committing to becoming what you individually specifically desire.  Pay sacred attention to the consistent signs around you that resonate and speak to your spirit.  These unique signs are specific to you to be translated into your awareness.  Allow these miracles around you to become normal, allow them to guide and affirm you. This is the year…the time to envision the heightened experiences and feelings that you are destined to have.

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As we come to the close of the year it is a great time to reflect and examine the changes we intend to make moving forward. Devi concentrates on four areas of intention to encourage; how you are relating to your personal intimacy, your professional life, the structure of your home, and your understanding of self and/or a specific topic. Consider taking the time to prepare for the change you want to see. Continued blessings to all of our listeners in the New Year. Thank you.

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Today’s episode explores one of the most important practices needed during this human experience.  As we all experience our individual journeys one of the most invaluable offerings available to share with one another is, “grace”.  This beautiful contribution allows for space, awareness, and forgiveness for others.  Devi shares a brief visualization exercise to practice when working on extending grace to those that may have hurt us.

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In today’s episode, we explore one of Devi's personal practices, called recapitulation.  This is not for the faint at heart, but for those who are ready to evaluate the totality of their growth and honor the steps, the day-by-day micro wins, and/or your subtle behavior patterns. It’s for documenting the small changes and the truth about where you are in life.

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This is a very special episode as Devi Brown and Michelle Williams appear on each other’s podcast for the first time.

Here is the episode with Devi Brown on Checking In and we continue the conversation on this episode of Dropping Gems.

Michelle has been radically expressive about her journey and her experience with depression. For Williams faith and therapy can coexist and work to support one another during the healing process.  Williams shares how she initially questioned her depression, how would it look, what would people think, etc.  The endless questions that normally go unanswered and ultimately have no weight when it boils down to individual self-care.  Being authentic also means honoring what you need on your journey.

In Psalm 100:4, we are told to “enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.”

Listen to More: “Checking In” The Podcast

Read:  Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life---and Can Save Yours – The Book

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Today’s conversation takes us down the path of addiction and recovery. Steven Washington author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction generously shares his story with us. The energy around this conversation explores some of the feelings he endured before finding his path. The work needed to clear the shadow; in order to make space for the joy, to make space to honor his feelings and to feel good about them.  Whether you struggle with substance abuse or something different that persuades you away from the healing process, Washington’s book is a guide for all readers through fear, shame, and regret and into community and gratitude.

Learn More: StevenWashingtonExperience.Com

Connect: @DeviBrown @StevenWashingtonExperience

Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction By Steven Washington Available Tuesday, November 15th.

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A conversation on parenthood, guiding our children’s understandings of meditation, Buddha, and the nourishment of spirit. Mallika Chopra joins the podcast to elaborate on the importance of sharing and introducing our children to the concept of coexisting and connecting with the Universe.

Mallika Chopra is the CEO of Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality.

She is also the author of the Just Be Series – Just Breathe, Just Feel, and Just Be You – a trilogy of illustrated how-to books for children (and the adults in their lives). These books provide simple tools to understand and support social and emotional knowing, resilience, meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection.

In addition to the Just Be Series, her latest book, Buddha and the Rose a simple poignant story about awareness is now available. Follow the link below to learn more about all of Mallika’s writings.

Connect: @DeviBrown @MallikaChopra

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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. On this episode, we explore what friendship looks like. Especially amongst women and black women. As we heal and connect to a different levels of consciousness and emotional intelligence; this conversation elaborates on the dynamics of healthier relationships.

Dr. Joy introduces her upcoming book, “Sisterhood Heals” aimed to provide a healing language for our sisters and friendship circles.

The book “Sisterhood Heals” releases in the Summer of 2023

Connect: @DeviBrown @HelloDrJoy

Learn More:  TherapyForBlackGirls.com

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On today’s episode, we share a conversation between Whitnie Goins (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professional) and Devi Brown, from the Molson Coors Beverage Company’s annual Month of Inclusion. Within the Month of Inclusion theme of ‘intersectionality,’ Molson Coors held unfiltered discussions on the intersectionality within mental health.  Whitnie Goins leads the conversation with questions on generational trauma, ancestorial healing, and the impacts on personality from various traumatic experiences.

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Today's episode is about an absolute favorite topic, Astrology.  Joining us to dive deep into this conversation is Dr. Jennifer Freed. 

Jennifer Freed Ph.D. is the best-selling author of Use Your Planets Wisely and a renowned psychological astrologer and social and emotional education trainer. She has spent over thirty years consulting clients and businesses worldwide on psychological, spiritual, and educational topics. She has served as the clinical director of Pacifica Graduate Institute and is a national consultant for EMDR (Post Traumatic Growth Therapies).

She elaborates on her new book, “A Map To Your Soul”. Purchase directly through her site in order to receive special gifts along with the book.

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Let's get a jump start on the fast-coming 2023 new year! Whatever the goals are let's lay down the foundations and get deeper into the practice/routine of the new version of self that we want to bring in the new year as and/or who we wish to become. In this episode, Devi guides a meditation towards sustaining the momentum not only for the new year but for that practice.

In addition, today’s soul work offers two very important questions for your journal.

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On this week’s episode, Devi sits down with best-selling author and meditator, Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo. With the launch of his newest book, Lighter, Devi and Diego talk about creating from a space of freedom, meditating as a form of self-exploration, the evolution of relationships, and the power of healing within marginal communities. 

Learn More: YUNGPUEBLO.COM

Connect: @DeviBrown @Yung_Pueblo

Reference Episode: Getting Closer to Home with Yung Pueblo

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Today's questions explore food, offering wellness tools in marginal communities, balance within relationships, and taking healthy time for self.

What are some questions that you have about mindfulness, the spiritual journey, and life? Share them with us via Instagram: @DeviBrown

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Lee is a globally acclaimed Energy Intuitive, Channeler, and Musician who offers grounded, practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and sensitive people heal, thrive, and live a better life! Lee joins us to share his story of becoming a channeler and details on his new book, Conversation with THE Z’s, coming September 13th!  

Learn More: LeeHarrisEnergy.com

Pre-Order your copy of Lee’s new book: Conversations with THE Z’s

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CONTENT WARNING:  In this episode, we will be exploring sexual traumas and sexual abuse. Please be aware some topics may be potentially triggering, during these moments please remember to breathe and support yourself and take your time if you choose to move forward.

Dr. Holly is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed MFT, and Author. After writing her dissertation it inspired her new book, “Reclaiming Pleasure” a sex-positive guide for moving past sexual trauma and living a passionate life.

Learn More: DrHollyRichmond.Com

Connect: @DeviBrown @DrHollyRichmond

Previous Episode: Sexual Healing with Simone Farschi

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What are some questions that you have about mindfulness, the spiritual journey, and life? In this Q&A episode, Devi explores some of those answers. In addition, Devi offers a personal film suggestion; Good Luck To You, Leo Grande now available on HULU.

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What are some questions that you have about mindfulness, the spiritual journey, and life? In this Q&A episode, Devi explores some of those answers.

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A dedicated moment towards finding the beauty of meditation.

Learn More: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence by Deepak Chopra

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Dr. Shefali is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers. Shefali discusses the importance of giving our children autonomy and how to maneuver within an unconscious culture in this episode and in her latest writings, “A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free”.

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On this episode, Devi guides us in a meditation to embrace the adventures of the season.  The summer is here and although the upcoming changes in schedules and temperatures seem to be quickly approaching, let's enjoy the present moment.  The shared energy. The healing properties of the sun.

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Devi opens this episode by sharing recommendations from books, documentaries to episodes, as well as some of the projects she’s working on.  After the catch up, we transition into a well-being conversation about giving grace and time to yourself. Devi suggests three practices to implement into daily exercises to help support self-care.

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Dr. Shelia Marie Campbell is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, herbologist, and nutritionist who is passionate about helping people unlock their energy. This week, she joins Devi to discuss aligned partnership, spiritually intentional sex, healing from trauma, and her powerful sacred sexuality and energy courses.

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This week Devi is sharing a deep unpacking of 9 ways you can begin to get to know and understand your highest, most authentic self. From the embodiment of our authentic selves comes the opportunity to cultivate our purpose and to connect to the mission of the work we are meant to share in the world. Grab a journal and pen and get ready to kick off a summer of healing and curiosity!!

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Though feelings of deep grief and exhaustion while doing "the work" is a necessary and universal part of the healing journey, it's rarely spoken to within the mainstream community of wellness. This week, Devi explores ways to support yourself and your practice when life gets dark as well as a guided meditation for grief release and soul work to keep going.

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The ways we relate to our work life, purpose, and personal life has dramatically changed for many of us since the pandemic. In this episode, Devi and wellness expert Daniel Sannito explore the often elusive concept of work-life balance from the Chopra lens. Get ready to re-imagine how you get to re-emerge into the world! 

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The age of the divine masculine is here and the organization Sacred Sons is leading the charge in men's healing.  With the vision of brotherhood as medicine, they have been co-stewarding the return of the father archetype through men's relational and physical training. This week, Devi is joined by Adam Jackson, co-founder of sacred suns and host of the sacred sons' podcast to explore the ways in which men can begin their spiritual journey, Fatherhood, and the different ways within which men and women heal. The Sacred sons are committed to building alchemical spaces for men to be witnessed, heard, and accepted in their deepest truth so they can ignite their inner fire and show up fully present to life; offering healing circles, workshops, retreats, and online courses for men around the world.

Learn More: Sacred Sons

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Ismael Cala, is a force of nature. This week, Devi is joined by the globally celebrated host of CALA on CNN Espanol, founder of the Cala Center in Miami, FL, best-selling author, and life and business strategist, Ismael Cala to dive into the crevices of how one becomes themselves and lives their highest purpose. Ismael's story is one of self-mastery and soulful leadership. From leaving his homeland of Cuba to changing the trajectory of his family lineage through self-healing and spirituality, Ismael shares the tools needed to transform your life into a path of abundance and flow. 

Read: Flow Not to Suffer By Ismael Cala

Connect and share your practice with us: @DeviBrown @IsmaelCala

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Anita Kopacz is a best-selling author, Pleasure Alchemist and Spiritual Psychologist. She shares with us stories from her spiritual journey and the path leading up to her understanding of the medicinal powers of myth and storytelling. How she developed her connection to the Yoruba deity of the sea, Yemaya to give birth to the novel, “Shallow Waters”. Kopacz is currently working on her next novel and expanding Zero F's Given - a campaign to raise awareness and help victimized and disenfranchised populations heal from trauma, find their voice, and reclaim their power.

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Learn more: ZeroFsGiven.online

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Today's episode is about accessing our innate gifts and connecting to a deeper understanding of who we are through self-inquiry prompts and guided meditation.

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Dr. Rheeda Walker, the author of “The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health” joins the discussion today as we delve into the ways that structural racism, systemic oppression, and microaggressions affect our journey to healing and mental health and ways to support ourselves in the process of unpacking your experiences. 

In closing Devi’s Soul Work offers an affirmation towards honoring how we communicate. 

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As we navigate through the construct of white superiority, which has taught us to separate, predetermine and label, we must be cognizant on our spiritual journeys to actively question how we take up and offer space towards creating healthy co-existing environments.

Daniel Sannito (them/they/their) is one of the 7 co-founders of the Trans Yoga Project, a group of wellness educators committed to creating equitable and affirming spaces for trans and queer communities. In today’s episode, Daniel speaks eloquently about the day-to-day sacrifices needed for them to live in their truth. Sannito offers insight to those who may question how we can make the vulnerable spaces around us more inviting for everyone. 

Our spiritual work is rooted in our experience and the further we investigate and proactively play a role in changing what once was; we can commit to being co-creators vs giving in to the construct that was never designed for everyone.

In closing Devi’s Soul Work offers a quiet moment and an exercise for us all to sit with the question, is there anywhere in your life, that you take away from someone’s experience to be themselves?

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After a brief hiatus, Devi returns with thoughts regarding her relationship with social media and her new approach to the space. As we officially return with Season Two of Dropping Gems we will be incorporating new themes, different chakras points, affirmations, a card reading from the Karma Bliss Deck, and of course ending with soul work every episode.

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As we come to the close of celebrating Black History Month we revisit a previous gem on how to summon in our ancestors. 

Black Indigenous People of Color are a part of this land like the wind and the soil. But in a society that teaches us that we are not valued, we have to search our lineage for the healing we deserve. This week we replay Dr. Rosales-Meza and Devi Brown dropping gems on ancestral healing.

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Dropping Gems Presents a replay of one of its most memorable episodes!

This week we replay Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) dropping gems about finding home within yourself to create clarity of mind and to support a deeper connection within. 

"Through wisdom inner peace flourishes". Follow @Yung_Pueblo for more inspirational quotes and affirmations.

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For the next few weeks, Devi will guide listeners in their meditation practice. Today’s episode is dedicated to meditation for compassionate self-forgiveness, a deeper love of self, and freedom from generational trauma.

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Devi Brown is incorporating Live Q&A’s from her Instagram and she recently went live and answers your questions on meditation. Is there a right or wrong way to meditate? When should you for how long? …Etc. Perhaps some of these answers will help you in your practice. 

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After twenty-four years of football and eight seasons with the NFL, Ryan Mundy retired. He could no longer play the game that consumed his life, that filled his entire ecosystem, so much so when he stopped playing, Mundy had to ask himself who he was without it. Who is Ryan Mundy?

After taking stock in his life, Mundy had two paths ahead of him; a career path and a personal path which led him to seek therapy. It was a challenge to find a therapeutic alliance. This experience inspired him to review the resources available to take agency over our health.

Today, Ryan Mundy is the Founder & CEO of Alkeme Health Co. - a digital health company with a mission to become the universal healthcare provider for the Black community.

Learn More: Alkeme Health

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For the last thirty years, Resmaa Menakem has studied the effects of trauma on the human body and the relationships in black families/society. Menakem is a healer, New York Times Best Selling Author, Therapist, and trauma specialist and after listening to this episode you will agree he is an unfiltered testimony of truth. The importance of his work aims to heal black bodies from generations of suppression. Between Resmaa and Devi, this is a vulnerable yet powerful episode as they share emotional reflections of their past as well the fruit of those lessons.

Learn More: https://www.resmaa.com/

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Money Moves is an in-depth podcast hosted by Tanya Sam and dedicated to empowering black and brown communities to end the wealth gap by providing financial planning tips with guests sharing their successes and how they balance the money moves behind their names and businesses. Today’s episode is an advanced release of Devi’s interview!

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Learn more:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-money-moves-87854732/

https://www.instagram.com/itstanyatime/?hl=en

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Sacred earth medicines, some of which are often referred to as psychedelics have shown exciting results as powerful healers of trauma and a deepener for self-discovery. This week, Devi is joined by Charlotte James, co-founder of the Ancestor's Project, a collective that facilitates sacred journey's in service to collective liberation. Devi shares some of her personal experiences with earth medicines and Charlotte shares insight into her shadow work, the need for normalizing these new tools in the mental health conversation, and ways to embark on your own empowered journey.

James and her partner Undrea Wright started the Ancestors Project as an outlet for the BIPOC community to reduce harm and expand consciousness with the wisdom of Sacred Earth Medicine.

Learn more: The Ancestor Project

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Announcing your boundaries can oftentimes be interpreted as “selfish” and you’ll most likely be challenged for having them. In this episode, Devi and Angela Rye revisit the post from the Black Love YOU Retreat that went viral last month. Granted the combination of words, “mutually beneficial” may have a connotation that some people internalize due to whatever personal energy is connected to the term. Devi expounds on how she defines it and the importance of genuinely benefiting from any and all interactions and making a positive exchange a priority. The episode continues with a conversation between the two friends about the balance of being spiritual and being pro-black and how they work together.

Learn more: Black Love YOU Retreat

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The YOU Retreat is an intimate, one-day wellness experience and opportunity for Black women to pour into SELF. Brought to you by BlackLove.com. During the YOU Retreat Devi Brown and Angela Rye sat down to host a conversation around sisterhood, self-care, and boundaries. This conversation hit the interwebs with great impact, causing one comment to go viral. During this episode, we will revisit this popular clip and the full conversation. 

Finding healthy ways to establish boundaries within your relationships will sometimes trigger a reaction from those around you, but learning to set them without remorse and putting YOU first is a leap towards the ultimate self-care. Be Brave, Be Grateful, and LOVE from a full cup. You deserve authentic connections where energy is reciprocated. Energy flows where energy goes, honor the direction of your good energy.

Learn more about Codie Elaine Oliver / Black Love

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Whether you are creating yourself or bringing forward a new life, the work of birthing and mothering transforms you from the inside out. In this episode, Devi is joined by wellbeing pioneer Latham Thomas as they explore the way the Mama Glow founder has been powerfully helping women transform through creation by blending the worlds of wellbeing, spirituality, birthing, and motherhood. They explore the unique pathway of moving from calling to purpose into your soul's mission and reflect on how children can be the greatest spiritual teachers in your life.

Have a pen and your gratitude notebook ready, Devi offers several soul work journal prompts at the end of the episode!

Latham Thomas is a maternity lifestyle maven, world-renown wellness leader, and master birth doula on the vanguard of transforming the wellness movement.

Learn more here: MAMA GLOW /  Breakfast Club Interview  / Doula Expo By Mama Glow in Brooklyn

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About the Doula Expo: On October 30th, spend the day in Brooklyn, NY at the Doula Expo by Mama Glow! 

The DOULA EXPO by Mama Glow, will gather birth workers and doulas, brands, partners, and supporters under one roof for a day of inspired learning, community, personal growth, workforce development, economic empowerment, authentic connection, and business building. 

Link to register - https://www.universe.com/events/doula-expo-by-mama-glow-tickets-S7BQFX

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This week's special episode was recorded live at the inaugural Mental Wealth Expo in New York City. Devi hosts a beautiful conversation with the former Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soul Magazine, author of Shallow Waters, and Spiritual Psychologist, Anita Kopacz. Starting with several deep breaths and a gentle introduction, we dive into the inspiration behind Kopacz's book and her powerful work helping survivors of sexual trauma heal.

Learn more about the Mental Wealth Expo: https://thebreakfastclub.iheart.com/featured/mental-wealth-expo/

Stay connected @anitakopacz @devibrown

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As nature flows in cycles and seasons with graceful detachment, growth, and completion, so do our emotions, bodies, and relationships. In this episode, Devi Brown is joined by meditation expert, author, mindfulness activist, and the co-founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, Barb Schmidt. They converse on taking inspired and sometimes uncomfortable action when your calling arrives, how to come into acceptance of self, the sneaky ways our minds can lie to us, and how to notice the whispers of destiny in our lives. 

Ways to connect with Barb: 

https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.org

https://barbschmidt.com/ 

and on IG:

@Peaceful_Barb

@Peacefulmindpeacefullife

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Ancient knowledge holds the answers to every perceived problem. Vedic wisdom can be a powerful conduit to awakening the highest potential of your mind, body, and soul. In this episode, Devi is joined by world-renowned Medical Astrologer, author, and Ayurvedic expert, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar. In a fascinating conversation about being the master and student of your own mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Suhas shares deep wisdom on building a custom plan for personal growth using the ancient traditions of Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology.

To connect with Dr. Suhas for a medical astrology reading or Ayurvedic counseling check out: 

https://www.ayurvedichealing.net

To attend a Chopra retreat, visit Chopra.com/Retreats

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Our bodies are the sacred homes of our souls. It is one of our sacred responsibilities to understand how it works and to take care of it. In this episode, 3x best-selling author, telehealth pioneer, and leader in functional medicine, Dr. Will Cole, joins Devi in a conversation about activating our bodies' intuition by integrating modern and ancient ways of healing. In this episode, Dr. Cole shares insights on the impact of high stress on our physical health, how inflammation is connected to every health challenge, and why Keto and intermittent fasting can change and enhance the way you experience your body.

Dr. Will Cole's latest book, "Intuitive Fasting" is available everywhere now!

Connect with Dr. Cole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole

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7.5 million people around the world have gotten to love themselves better thanks to Lisa Donovan. Lisa, a wildly successful entrepreneur, and astrologist is the founder and creator of The Pattern App. Blending your unique birth chart information with psychology, spirituality, and greater themes at play, The Pattern is a tool for awakening and healing with depth and ease. In this 2 part episode, Devi & Lisa talk about its powerful accuracy, how to use it, and…Tupac’s soulmate.

Go Deeper - Download The Pattern App: https://thepattern.com/

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7.5 million people around the world have gotten to love themselves better thanks to Lisa Donovan. Lisa, a wildly successful entrepreneur, and astrologist is the founder and creator of The Pattern App. Blending your unique birth chart information with psychology, spirituality, and greater themes at play, The Pattern is a tool for awakening and healing with depth and ease. In this 2 part episode, Devi & Lisa talk about its powerful accuracy, how to use it, and…Tupac’s soulmate.

Go Deeper - Download The Pattern App: https://thepattern.com/

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 Over the course of Human History, life's existential questions have remained the same; but how we live, how we care and how we awaken to God and ourselves has had many evolutions over the centuries. This week we are exploring the heroine's path with Elizabeth Lesser, a pioneering spiritual teacher, best-selling author, and co-founder of the globally acclaimed Omega Institute.

Elizabeth's latest book, 'Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes' is available everywhere now!

To find out more about The Omega Institute and its schedule of workshops and retreats, visit eomega.org

Devi Brown will be teaching at Omega for the wisdom of Reiki conference Oct.1-4, 2021

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What does it mean to be inside of your body? How does one embody the teachings that have been learned and the healing that has been experienced? In this two-part episode, Devi is exploring some of the refinements available to us on the journey of self with internationally acclaimed Yogi, author, and leading voice in wellness, Jessamyn Stanely. 

Connect with Jessamyn Stanely on IG at @MyNameIsJessamyn and find out more about her work and events at JessamynStanley.com!

Her latest book "YOKE: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance" is available now. 

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What does it mean to be inside of your body? How does one embody the teachings that have been learned and the healing that has been experienced? In this two-part episode, Devi is exploring some of the refinements available to us on the journey of self with internationally acclaimed Yogi, author, and leading voice in wellness, Jessamyn Stanely. 

Connect with Jessamyn Stanely on IG at @MyNameIsJessamyn and find out more about her work and events at JessamynStanley.com!

Her latest book "YOKE: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance" is available now. 

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Who we are is more than the sum of where we come from. Who we are is deeply embedded in our energetic make-up. Erin Claire Jones, an acclaimed Human Design Guide and Leadership Coach, uses ancient wisdom and spiritual studies to help you understand your energetic blueprint and help you give yourself permission to be exactly who you are. Look up your human design at www.erinclairejones.com/lookup. Use the code Droppinggems for a discount!

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Wellness and spirituality has become increasingly popular in the last decade, and we are all eager to explore what our journeys have for us. But in our haste to heal, we forget to check in with the parts of ourselves that help us shine our brightest and truly embody the work. Sah D’Simone (Spiritually Sassy: 8 Radical Steps to Activate Your Innate Superpowers) is dropping gems with Devi Brown about the journey to refinement in your spiritual practice and being.

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Diversity has been a buzzword at the center of the value statements of so many organizations so long, that in 2021 it is shocking to discover just how much inequity still exists. In this episode, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert, Dr. Yewande Austin is dropping gems with Devi Brown about why “diversity” doesn’t work.

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Soul led friendship between women seems like a radical act and the profound intimacy of it is often under celebrated. This week Emmy nominated actress, comedian and author, Yvonne Orji (Insecure; Bamboozled by Jesus) is dropping gems with Devi about what she’s learned through friendship and real love and how to peacefully move forward when a friendship ends and real love.

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Soul led friendship between women seems like a radical act and the profound intimacy of it is often under celebrated. This week Emmy nominated actress, comedian and author, Yvone Orji (Insecure; Bamboozled by Jesus) is dropping gems with Devi about what she’s learned through friendship and real love and how to peacefully move forward when a friendship ends and real love.

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The messages we take in can have a significant impact to who we believe we are at our core. This week’s guest, music artist Londrelle, holds the responsibility of the messages he shares in his music and he’s Dropping Gems with Devi Brown about how he came into that consciousness.

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Everything we know about the world, we’ve been told through stories. About who we are, how we got here, where we come from, storytelling is the thread that tethers us to our lineage and the world. Its power can also connect us with our deepest selves. Kia Miakka Natisse, co-host of the Invisibilia podcast and born storyteller is dropping gems with Devi about the power of storytelling.

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No matter your belief system or daily practice, experiencing challenges are par for the course in our ever expanding human experience. This week, spiritual teacher and author, Manoj Dias shares wisdom on how to be present with yourself through it all and utilize what can feel like suffering as a pathway to your light.

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 Earlier this week, Devi Brown and Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, were in conversation with Charlamagne Tha God about self-care and managing your healing when it comes to mental health. This conversation took place on Instagram Live as part of The Mental Health Coalition’s Mental Health Awareness month 1-2-1 conversation series.

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Everyone’s journey is different, but in every journey there is a universal need for patience with yourself and non-judgment of the people around you. This week Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) is dropping gems about finding home within yourself to create clarity of mind and to support a deeper connection within.

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The age old advice, “don’t mix business with pleasure”, doesn’t hold up for friends on a mission to share as they heal. Krista and Lindsey, hosts of the Almost 30 podcast, drop gems with Devi this week about building their friendship as they built a business together.

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When you are in flow, everything in your life has the ability to become a sacred expression. This week, Devi is joined by visionary yoga practitioner, teacher, author and entrepreneur Koya Webb to drop gems about all things yoga and the transformational power of the breath.

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Stress, trauma and circumstance send messages to our minds to protect us. And that protection becomes, what David McCullar calls “emotional obesity”. That’s why he founded the world's first mental health gym, Inception. Devi & David are dropping gems this week about how trauma shows up in the body and the pathways available to heal. 

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This week, Devi digs deep into what it means to live in your purpose.

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When our parents did the best they could, but we recognize now that we can do better, how do we change the way we relate to the past? This week, Devi is dropping gems about how to meet and care for your inner child to change the future.

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American Skin, a story that takes a journey through one Black man’s grief and struggle to find justice, is out now. The film’s star, writer and director, Nate Parker is dropping gems with Devi this week about what it takes to be vulnerable as a Black man and why telling these stories is his mission.

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As a journalist, covering love, relationships and wellness, Charli Penn (Essence) has studied methods for self-care and devotion to share with the world. But how does she commit to herself? This week, Devi Brown and Charli Penn are dropping gems about self-care, intentional connection and love.

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When people ask “what’s your sign?”, what they’re really asking for is a way to connect with you that is beyond Earthly understanding. We are all celestial beings and astrology helps us to understand exactly how we relate to all the stars in the sky. This week, Renee Sills (Embodied Astrology) is dropping gems about what astrology can tell us about the year ahead.

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Life moves fast when you’re chasing your dreams. But what happens when the opportunities you’ve worked hard for are not aligned with who you want to become. This week, Melanie Fiona joins Devi Brown, dropping gems about the shifts she made to align her spiritual wellness with her life as an artist.

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Listen to Devi Brown on The Breakfast Club with Angela Yee, Charlamagne the God and DJ Envy. Original air date 11/19/2020

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In a world where our being is a threat to some, and has been for centuries, how do we find solace in ourselves? Devi Brown explores this notion with Dr. Mariel Buque. Listen to the two of them drop gems on ancestral healing, mental wellness, and spiritual strength.

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When it comes to spirituality, a lot of us grew up in church. But as adults, we rarely examine our spirituality deeper than what we were taught. This week, Devi and Candice Benbow(Red Lip Theology) are dropping gems about what understanding God for themselves has meant for their spiritual journeys.

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Black Indigenous People of Color are a part of this land like the wind and the soil. But in a society that teaches us that we are not valued, we have to search our lineage for the healing we deserve. This week, Dr. Rosales-Meza and Devi Brown are dropping gems on ancestral healing.

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Our spiritual bodies are made stronger as we deepen our connection with our physical ones. That is why pleasure and sensuality is necessary to our growth. Simone Farschi (The Pleasure Plus) joins Devi Brown this week to drop gems about how healing our wombs and connecting with our sexuality can facilitate our healing.For more information visit www.thepleasureplus.com

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What does joy truly feel like? This week, Thea Monyee is dropping gems with Devi about what it takes to embody joy in a world where our bodies are not always protected.  

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2020 has been nothing short of chaotic. But in the midst of the greatest undoing of our generation, we are granted the opportunity to see ourselves more fully and thrive in it. Devi Brown is back dropping more gems about living your best self during these unprecedented times.

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Ep. 18: Devi and edutainer and wellness artist Tracy G converse about self-healing and guide you through a heart expanding meditation and affirmation session. -- Follow us on IG @DeviBrown

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Ep. 17: Devi discusses building a better relationship with yourself as you self-isolate and finding peace in uncertainty. -- Follow us on IG @DeviBrown

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Ep. 15: Devi unpacks her thoughts on the complexities of God and Grief. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 14: Devi and 'Watch Her Work' CEO Denise Hamilton talk taking self imposed limits off of your life and capitalizing on opportunity -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 13: Devi and Health & Wellness Expert Garrain Jones explore the power of shifting your perspective & surrendering to your purpose. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 12: Devi and Radio/TV personality, DJ Hed, talk about the resilience that's necessary to live your purpose -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 11: Devi and Grammy Award winning musician Terrace Martin discuss the importance of compassion and growing in fatherhood. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 10: Devi and celebrity makeup artist Joanna Simkin discuss the invaluable gifts of diversity and honoring the space you hold -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 9: Devi discusses the pressures of "finding your purpose" and shares tools to help navigate the road to yours. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 8: Devi and award winning TDE rap artist, ScHoolboy Q, talk growing through your circumstances and the gifts of depression. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 7: Devi and journalist Van Lathan talk falling in love with the darkest parts of yourself and being ready when opportunity knocks. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 6: Devi answers listener Q&A about everything from finding moments for joy to navigating a toxic work environment. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 5: Live from The Om Noire Retreat, Devi and Danielle Cadet in conversation about healing, grieving and growing. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 4: Devi and television host Nina Parker talk creating space for self compassion & navigating friendships you've outgrown. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 3: Devi and public relations phenom Vanessa Anderson wind their way through what it means to know you're worth. --- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 2: Devi and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God reflect on "adulting" and using relationships as catalysts for self-growth while on vacation in Cabo. --- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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Ep. 1 : Devi and wealth manager Humble Lukanga climb their way through his journey as a child fleeing Idi Amin's war torn Uganda to being named one of 'The Hollywood Reporter's' most sought after finance minds. Humble shares major gems on learning how to forgive and building up your bank account. -- Follow us on IG! - @DeviBrown

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