Today, Devi delves into the emotional landscape following the election results, emphasizing the need to process our feelings, recognize generational impacts, and build resilience in the face of uncertainty. In times like these, it’s crucial to confront our true emotions, reflect on personal integrity, and acknowledge our shared humanity. This day, November 6th, 2024, is more than just another date on the calendar—it’s a day that carries profound weight for many. Yet, as a people, we have endured far greater challenges and will continue to rise above adversity.

Though the future remains unpredictable, we can choose to show up for our physical and mental well-being, foster hope, and keep moving forward. Embracing resilience doesn’t mean ignoring our struggles but rather holding onto hope, caring for ourselves, and persevering, one step at a time.

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Today, is the final episode exploring the theme of integrity and its profound impact on self-care and personal growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical exercises, Devi emphasizes the importance of self-care practices, emotional expression, and the journey of healing.

The episode also includes a guided breathwork practice aimed at anchoring the concepts discussed, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their integrity and personal power.

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In this episode, Devi reflects on the transformative power of summer and the importance of using this season as a portal for growth and self-reflection. She shares her experiences and highlights the significance of this season’s ability to accelerate personal growth and foster deep connections. Devi also announces upcoming episodes featuring master astrologer Darryl Gaines and a meditation series to close out the summer. The episode concludes with a soul work exercise for listeners to recapitulate their journey and set intentions for the future.

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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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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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Jeralyn Glass, a former Broadway and opera singer turned sound healing expert joins us on today’s episode. They discuss the transformative power of music and crystal singing bowls in healing and self-discovery. Jeralyn shares her personal journey of finding music as her life's path, how she discovered the healing potential of crystal singing bowls after the loss of her son, and how the bowls helped her maintain her vibration and reach him easily.

We also talk about her book, Sacred Vibrations. The book grounds the ethereal nature of singing bowls through science, theory, and practical application. It includes singing bowl meditations, accessible through QR codes, to guide you on your journey of integration and wholeness, showing, yet again, how music is “medicine” for our time.

At the end of the episode, Jeralyn invites us to listen to an uninterrupted set of two notes to help us ground and receive whatever we are seeking.

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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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Elliott Connie, a psychotherapist and author, discusses solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) and its emphasis on the client's desired future rather than their problem orientation. He explains that SFBT focuses on the client's strengths and resilience, helping them overcome obstacles and transform their lives. Elliott shares his personal journey of healing and how he became passionate about inspiring others. He also talks about his new podcast, Family Therapy, where he conducts therapy sessions with families to explore their traumas and work toward healing.

Connect: @DeviBrown @ElliottSpeaks

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Upcoming Event: SFBT 2-Day Intensive Live Training – 2024 Anaheim, California

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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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Andra Day is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Children's and Family Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, along with an Academy Award nomination,

In this episode we discuss Andra’s album 'Cassandra' and the theme of love in a multifaceted way, She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, self-reflection, boundaries, and exploring the connection to God. Andra also shares intimate backstories from her role as Billie Holiday, how It impacted her personal life and the spiritual connection she felt with Billie during the production. We also learn about her favorite song from the album and how it changes during different times of her life. The early inspirations on her voice, artistry, and the theme of abundance in the album.

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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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Today we explore the concept of sovereign love and healthy relationships with Dené Logan, a marriage and family therapist. The conversation delves into the dynamics of love, attachment, and autonomy, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and self-care in relationships. It also addresses the societal structures and narratives that influence our perceptions of love and aging, highlighting the deep acceptance and wisdom that come with age. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of partnerships and taking responsibility for one's energy in a relationship dynamic.  After Devi reads an excerpt from the synopsis of Dené’s book, Sovereign Love, Dené describes the polarity of both the feminine and masculine paradigms.

Connect: @DeviBrown @DenéLogan

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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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