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Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
Brown Heart Wellness with Samantha Edu
32 episodes
9 hours ago
Welcome to the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, where we explore the journey of unlocking your full potential through the power of self-awareness, thought leadership, and the vital connection between body and mind. Each episode delves into high-impact strategies for personal and professional growth, offering insights and practical tools to elevate your leadership and embrace your true strengths. Whether you’re looking to enhance your self-awareness, cultivate a deeper body-mind connection, or simply find a soft place to land, this podcast is your companion on the path to transformation.
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Welcome to the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, where we explore the journey of unlocking your full potential through the power of self-awareness, thought leadership, and the vital connection between body and mind. Each episode delves into high-impact strategies for personal and professional growth, offering insights and practical tools to elevate your leadership and embrace your true strengths. Whether you’re looking to enhance your self-awareness, cultivate a deeper body-mind connection, or simply find a soft place to land, this podcast is your companion on the path to transformation.
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Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
My Brain Short-Circuited in Q4

As this year comes to a close, I’m being honest about where I am.


Q4 took more out of me than I expected. My brain felt short-circuited, my body felt tired, and the idea of “finishing strong” just wasn’t realistic. So in this episode, I talk about what it means to simply finish. Not perfectly. Not impressively. Just with compassion.


I reflect on why one season doesn’t define an entire year, why endurance deserves more grace than we give it, and how I’m choosing to move through this ending without rushing myself into clarity or closure.


This episode is for anyone who made it to the end of the year tired, quieter than usual, or still figuring things out. You’re not behind. You’re human.


In this episode, I explore:

  • Why Q4 felt heavy and disorienting

  • Letting go of the pressure to “finish strong”

  • What endurance looks like in real life

  • Ending the year with honesty instead of urgency

  • Holding hope without forcing a plan

As I close out the year, I also share about The Hall Pass, a community-centered offering created for Black women navigating layoffs, career shifts, and employment transitions. It’s rooted in access, care, and not having to move through uncertainty alone.

Learn more about The Hall Pass here:
https://stan.store/brownheartwellness/p/the-hall-pass-for-black-women-navigating-layoffs


I also briefly name that I’m opening space for new coaching clients as we move into the new year, for those who want support while they figure things out at a humane pace.


Take what you need from this episode. Leave the rest. And thank yourself for finishing.

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2 weeks ago
18 minutes 20 seconds

Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
Renewable You: How to Heal, Rest, and Reconnect with Kali Fields Williams

This week on The Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Kali Fields Williams a holistic wellness practitioner and author of Renewable You, helping women reconnect with their inner wisdom and live with intention and balance.

We talk about what it really means to heal the whole woman,mind, body, and spirit, and how to move from simply setting intentions to fully integrating them. Kali shares her journey of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-healing, and how breath, boundaries, and being still have become her anchors.

If you’ve been craving alignment or searching for the next brave step in your healing journey, this conversation will remind you that you already hold the wisdom you need within.

🤎 Brown Heart Affirmation:
“I honor the woman I’m becoming — whole, grounded, and guided by truth.”

🧘🏾‍♀️ Brown Heart Mindful Moment:
Take a slow, deep breath. Place your hand over your heart and whisper to yourself: “I am safe in my becoming.”


00:00 – Opening + Brown Heart Affirmation
02:15 – Introducing Kali and her wellness journey
05:45 – From intention to integration: embodying healing
10:30 – How motherhood and entrepreneurship changed her practice
15:20 – The power of boundaries and stillness in self-leadership
21:10 – Breathwork and energy as tools for regulation
25:40 – Brown Heart Mindful Moment
27:10 – Outro + Call to Action

Here's how to find Kali

  • Renewable You Book Waitlist

  • LinkedIn - Kali Fields Williams (let her know you heard her here)

If this episode spoke to your spirit, share it with a friend who’s walking her own healing journey.
🤎 Join the One Brave Thing community for free until November 8, 2025
and follow along at @brownheartwellness for daily reflections and mindful moments.

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1 month ago
42 minutes 48 seconds

Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
When Rest Becomes the Brave Thing: Lessons from the Pause

After a beautiful, intentional break to bring the Positioned to Pause Retreat to life, Samantha returns with reflections on the power of community, compassion, and rest.

This episode is a love letter to the women who showed up, the ones who helped make it happen, and the reminder that you don’t have to recreate the same oppressive systems inside the business you’re building.

“Rest isn’t what happens when everything stops. Rest is what allows you to keep becoming.”


Brown Heart Affirmation:

“Today, I choose compassion over comparison.
I honor the season I’m in.
My pause is not proof of failure, it’s evidence of faith.”

Today's conversation is all about:

  • The beauty of pausing with purpose

  • What it means to heal with other people

  • How community and joy fuel brave living

  • A gentle invitation to join the One Brave Thing Community (free until Nov 8)

Healing happens with other people.
Join the free community through November 8 → samanthaedu.com/obtcommunity


This episode and the Positioned to Pause Retreat were made possible by partners who believe in rest, joy, and community care:

  • The Honey Pot Co – Wellness reimagined for the modern woman.

  • Smooth September Tea – Hand-blended teas that soothe and center.

  • Georgia in a Jar – Southern sweetness and local love in every bite.

  • Get Into Wine – Charcuterie pairings and bottles that make community gatherings even sweeter.

  • Hormonal Cookie – Balancing indulgence with nourishment for your inner goddess.

Thank you for pouring into this moment of rest and reflection. 🤎

Samantha Edu is a licensed therapist, certified coach, and founder of Brown Heart Wellness—a community where Black women leaders, caregivers, and creatives learn to live bravely, rest intentionally, and lead authentically through the ROOT Framework (Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive).

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2 months ago
19 minutes

Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
Positioned to Pause with Dr. Nicole Pertillar: Rest, Reset, and Getting Ready to Pour

A gentle reset before the pour. I open with a short intro, then Dr. Nicole Pertillar and I dig into what a real pause looks like and why it matters.


Episode overview:
Today I’m sharing our co-live conversation with Dr. Nicole Pertillar as we partner her Sip from the Well: 10 Days of Pause (Oct 1–10) with my Positioned to Pause mini-retreat (Oct 11). We talk about rest as a brave choice, how to pause without guilt, and practical ways to return to yourself so you can pour from overflow, not empty.

What you’ll hear:

  • How to pause with intention and not lose your momentum

  • Simple practices to create room for rest in a full life

  • Why community helps you keep your pause promise to yourself

Save your seat for Positioned to Pause on Oct 11. Light bites, teacher-led mindful movement, journal time, community space, and a wellness kit.
www.samanthaedu.com/retreats


  • Sip from the Well: 10 Days of Pause with Dr. Nicole Pertillar (Oct 1–10) — Register Here

    • Follow Dr. Nicole Pertillar on IG

    Resources:

    • Join the Brown Heart Substack Community

    Disclosure:
    This conversation is a collaboration to uplift rest, reflection, and community care.


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    3 months ago
    41 minutes 22 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Smooth September: Bringing the Tea

    In this episode of the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, Samantha sits down with Khalia Davis Philp and Demetrius Philp, co-founders of Smooth September. They share the inspiration behind their wellness beverage company rooted in Caribbean healing traditions, the role of tea as a daily ritual, and the “One Brave Thing” guiding their journey as entrepreneurs. Samantha also shares her own experience with Smooth September’s Awakening Blend and how it has become part of her morning ritual.

    Smooth September is a proud sponsor of the Positioned to Pause Retreat happening October 11 in Atlanta. Early bird tickets are going fast, and listeners can also enjoy 15% off Smooth September teas and juices with code BHW2025.

    👉 Shop Smooth September: smoothseptember.com/discount/BHW2025
    👉 Join the retreat: samanthaedu.com/retreats

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    4 months ago
    46 minutes 35 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Reinventing Your Path with Neca Smith | Midlife Career Confidence & Overcoming Self-Doubt

    What does it take to reinvent your career and life in midlife with confidence? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Neca Smith—Midlife Career Strategist, coach, and founder of The Great Big Life—to talk about career reinvention after 40, overcoming self-doubt, and finding fulfillment in your next chapter.


    Neca shares her journey of redefining success, the mindset shifts that helped her release “shoulds,” and the tools she uses to guide women in transition toward clarity and courage. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a fulfilling career and life that truly aligns with who you are now, this episode will inspire you to take that brave next step.


    This conversation is also the perfect kickoff to two big things happening in our Brown Heart Wellness community:
    ✨ The One Brave Thing Group Coaching Program, launching September 9th → Join here
    ✨ The Positioned to Pause Retreat, a 3-hour mini-retreat in Atlanta on October 11th → Learn more


    Connect with Neca Smith:
    🌐 Website: necasmith.com
    📸 Instagram: @thegreatbiglife

    Let’s Stay Connected:
    🤎 Follow me on Instagram: @brownheartwellness
    🎧 Subscribe to the Brown Heart Podcast so you never miss an episode
    📩 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to take her one brave thing


    ✨ Whether you’re craving a career reinvention in midlife, looking for ways to overcome self-doubt, or simply ready to create space for your next brave step, this episode with Neca Smith offers both wisdom and encouragement.

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    4 months ago
    44 minutes 59 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Brave Rooms, Brave Voices — Lessons from Woman Evolve & the Podcast Summit

    In this mini episode of the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, I share what I learned from two back-to-back experiences: Woman Evolve, a transformative faith and personal growth conference, and the Podcast Summit, a gathering of creators learning how to amplify their voices and grow with courage.

    Both events reminded me of one truth: bravery shows up in different ways depending on the season. Sometimes bravery is speaking up. Sometimes it’s being poured into. And sometimes, it’s simply staying in the room long enough to see what unfolds.


    I also stepped out of my own comfort zone—gathering my mic and phone to ask women at these events:

    “What does bravery mean to you? And what’s your one brave thing for the week?”


    In this episode, I’ll share their answers, the lessons that shook me in the best way, and how this experience inspired me to launch something new: the Brave on Purpose Tiktok Live Mini Teaching Series, a 4-day deep dive into the ROOT Framework that leads right into the One Brave Thing Group Coaching Program.

    • Insights from Woman Evolve on slowing down, faith, and listening bravely.

    • Lessons from the Podcast Summit on using your voice and building resilience as a creator.

    • Real women sharing their “one brave thing” stories.

    • Why bravery isn’t always loud or public—it’s often quiet, personal, and deeply intentional.

    • How to join me for the IG Live series and the OBT Coaching Program.

    📅 August 18–21 — 4 days, 4 steps of the ROOT Framework: Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive. 📍 Watch live on Tiktok: tiktok.com/samanthaedu 


    Step into your brave with the One Brave Thing Group Coaching Program. As a podcast listener, you get early access at a special rate:  Join Here


    • Join the OBT Coaching Program: Click here

    • Follow for Tiktok Live Series: tiktok.com/samanthaedu

    • Download the ROOT Reflection Guide — Click Here

    If this episode inspired you, share it with someone who’s ready to embrace their brave. And don’t forget to follow the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast so you never miss a moment of courage and community.

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    4 months ago
    18 minutes 20 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Healing Through the Everyday with Ebony Fleming

    Hey y’all, welcome back to the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast. This week’s episode is tender, grounding, and exactly what we need to remind ourselves that healing doesn't always have to be loud or performative—it can be quiet, consistent, and found in the everyday.

    I’m sitting down with Ebony Fleming, mama of three, intuitive teacher, and creator of the Cook Like a Mother program. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and breaking free from survival mode—one nourishing choice at a time. From navigating childhood trauma to guiding other mothers toward healthier relationships with food and themselves, Ebony is proof that healing can be practical and powerful.

    We talk about:

    • The soul-led creation of Cook Like a Mother

    • Thriving instead of surviving in motherhood

    • How food, community, and connection are at the heart of healing

    • Everyday tools that help us break generational cycles

    ✨ Ready to step into your own journey of healing and reflection? Download the ROOT Framework Reflection Guide — it’s your gentle, soulful companion for making one brave choice at a time.


    🧡 Connect with Ebony Fleming

    • Website + Programs: https://stan.store/thriveempowered

    • Instagram: @thrive.empowered

    • LinkedIn: Ebony Fleming

    • Email: thrivelikeamother.podcast@gmail.com

    Her Cook Like a Mother program returns in August/September—join the waitlist now at the link above.


    🧘🏽‍♀️ Brown Heart Moment
    This week’s mindful moment invites you to reflect on how you nourish yourself, not just through food, but with breath, boundaries, and being present.


    If today’s episode touched your heart, share it with someone who needs to know that healing can happen in the carpool line, at the kitchen table, or in a single deep breath.


    📩 And don’t forget to subscribe and join the One Brave Thing community.

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    5 months ago
    31 minutes 18 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    In the Messy Middle: Grace, Growth, and Giggles

    🎧 In this episode:

    What happens when you’re not at the beginning, but definitely not at the end?
    This week, I’m joined by Jae Washington—creative strategist, digital curator, and truth-teller—as we talk about what it means to live in the messy middle. The in-between. The stretch. The space where clarity is forming, but confidence hasn’t fully caught up.

    This episode is a soft place to land if you’ve been wrestling with identity, creativity, or what it means to keep showing up while things are still unfolding.

    🧠 This episode is for you if:

    • What the messy middle looks and feels like in real life

    • How to hold space for your process without rushing the outcome

    • The gentle power of redefining success in seasons of transition

    • Learning to trust your voice, even when it shakes a little

    • You’re in-between chapters and feeling unsure what’s next

    • You’ve been questioning how to show up online or in community

    • You need a reminder that growth is still growth—even when it’s quiet

      Learn more about Jae Washington and her services at ⁠her website⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. She is the community queen! Thank you again for sharing your heart with the Brown Heart community!

      🤎 My Favorite Things This Week:

    • Marsail Armless Office Chair — perfect for long recording days and deep convos

    • LROSEY 2-Piece Blazer Set — because even the messy middle deserves a power look

    This season is about courage, even in the in-between.

    💌 Join the One Brave Thing Challenge and Community:🧡 Sign up for the July challenge


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    5 months ago
    34 minutes 20 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Uncomfortable on Purpose: Self-Discipline, Mud, and Brave Moves

    Sometimes stuck isn’t stuck. It’s just uncomfortable.
    In this episode, we explore what it really means to practice self-discipline and stretch our emotional tolerance when life feels heavy, chaotic, or just plain messy. If you've been waiting to feel ready, this one's for you.

    We’re also kicking off the One Brave Thing Challenge for July, and this episode sets the tone for choosing discomfort on purpose, with intention, care, and community.

    And yes... I forgot to say the affirmation at the beginning of the episode. But I want to leave it with you here because it still matters:

    “Discipline is not punishment. It’s devotion to what I say I want.”
    Say it to yourself today, especially if things feel hard or slow.

    • You’ve been calling avoidance “rest”

    • You’re trying to figure out what’s next but feel frozen

    • You want to join the One Brave Thing Challenge and need a loving push to start

    • Why emotional tolerance is the secret to real self-discipline

    • A muddy yard, a stuck car, and what it taught me about moving forward

    • The difference between being brave and burning out

    • Marsail Armless Office Chair — my current recording seat of choice

    • LROSEY 2-Piece Blazer Set — because brave doesn’t mean bland 😌

    These are affiliate links. I only share what I truly use and love.

    You are invited to start today.
    🧡 Join the One Brave Thing July Challenge

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    6 months ago
    22 minutes 18 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Get out of the Mud: Stuck vs Stillness

    Are you really resting… or just stuck? In this season opener, I’m reflecting on the difference between intentional stillness and fear-based stuckness. We’re kicking off Season 2 with clarity, courage, and a little softness too.

    This episode is for you if you’ve been:

    • Second-guessing your next step

    • Calling it “stillness” but feeling anxious underneath

    • Ready to move with intention, not pressure

    We’ll walk through the signs, share some brave reframes, and end with a Brown Heart moment to help you pause without punishment.


    My favorite things this week:

    Here’s what I’m loving, sipping, or scrolling:

    • Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat

    • The Root Reflection Guide – grab your free copy

    • Zenni Optical – my go-to for bold frames and bold decisions

    Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love!


    Stay Connected

    • Join the mailing list → [Insert link]

    • Follow on IG @brownheartwellness

    • Join the Substack Community

    If today’s episode landed with you, send it to a friend. Or better yet, record your own brave thing this week and tag me. We’re not waiting for clarity. We’re creating it.


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    6 months ago
    18 minutes 4 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    From Brave Beginnings to Bold Futures: Wrapping Season 1 with Gratitude

    Hey y’all, welcome to the Season 1 finale of the Brown Heart Podcast! I’m Samantha Edu, and today we’re celebrating 20 episodes of bravery, creativity, consistency, and community.

    This season has been a journey of planting seeds, showing up imperfectly but intentionally, and creating a space where we can be brave together.


    In this episode, I’m reflecting on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. Season 2 is already in the works, and I’m excited for what’s next: more conversations, deeper reflections, and a community that continues to grow in purpose and courage.


    • Celebrating the wins, lessons, and growth from Season 1.

    • The power of consistency over perfection.

    • How the Brown Heart community became a brave space.

    • What’s coming in Season 2:

      • The One Brave Thing a Week Challenge returns in May.

      • Season 2 launches in June with new guests, fresh topics, and more ways to help your vessel overflow.

    Have a guest in mind for Season 2? Someone whose story, expertise, or energy would inspire brave conversations?
    Send your suggestions my way! Let’s build this next season together.

    • Sign up on Substack for weekly reflections and resources.

    • Support the Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee if this season poured into you.

    • Tea of the Week: Stash Tea—because ritual is part of my rest.

    • Brave Moment of the Week: Hitting record on Episode 20 and honoring the journey.

    Thank you for being part of this season. We’re just getting started. I’ll see you in June for bold conversations, brave actions, and a community that’s overflowing with purpose.

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    8 months ago
    28 minutes 25 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Stop Carrying Stories That Aren’t Yours (ft. Dr. Jeanette Mayse)

    In this soulful episode, I sit down with a special guest, Dr. Jeanette Mayse, to share the story behind Brown Heart Wellness and talk about the limiting narratives that often keep us stuck—perfectionism, scarcity, the Strong Black Woman trope, and imposter syndrome. Together, we reflect on how these stories show up in our lives and how we can begin to release them.

    As we prepare for Q2, this episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and get clear on what beliefs you need to leave behind to move forward.

    Takeaways:

    • The true story behind the Brown Heart Wellness movement

    • How internalized narratives can quietly control our lives

    • How to name, challenge, and rewrite the stories holding you back

    • Why community is essential to doing brave work

    Brown Heart Affirmation:
    "I release the stories that no longer belong to me. I am the author of my own narrative."

    🤎 Best way to reach Dr. Jeanette Mayse
    🤎Subscribe to Substack for deeper reflections & resources
    🤎 Book Brave Goal Coaching or Therapy Sessions
    🤎 Support the podcast on Buy Me A Coffee → buymeacoffee.com/brownheartwellness


    One Brave Thing Challenge returns in May! In the meantime download the ROOT framework workbook to get started.
    Stay tuned for more ways to keep your vessel full and your soul brave.

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    9 months ago
    46 minutes 36 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Rooted & Brave: A Soulful Q1 Reflection

    Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast! This week marks a special episode—my first unscripted reflection of the season. We're closing out the first quarter of the year with intention, reflection, and celebration.


    In this episode, I’m walking you through what it looks like to pause, process, and pour from a place of truth. Using the ROOT Framework, I reflect on personal and collective brave moments, lessons in leadership and DEIB, and what it means to embody bravery as a soul journey—not just a checklist of actions.


    Whether you’ve been part of the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge or you’re just beginning your reflection journey, this episode is a gentle invitation to honor your progress and make space for what’s next.

    • Real-time reflection using the ROOT Framework (Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive)

    • Bravery as a soul journey, not just bold actions

    • Honest lessons from Q1: DEIB, leadership shifts, energy check-ins

    • How to use reflection to fuel Q2 with clarity and courage

    “I reflect with compassion, release with grace, and root myself in purpose. I am not behind—I am becoming.”

    • The ROOT Framework

    • One Brave Thing a Week Challenge (restarting in June!)

    • Brown Heart Coaching + Therapy offerings (for those needing space to process)

    • Check out Christian Gibson's private practice

    ▸ Join My Email List: Brown Heart Community
    ▸ Buy Me a Coffee: Support the podcast
    ▸ Subscribe on Substack: Brown Heart Musings

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    9 months ago
    32 minutes 15 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Making Room for What’s Next: Growth, Release & New Beginnings

    Life moves in seasons, and just like nature, we experience shifts in our personal and professional journeys. In this episode, we’re talking about recognizing seasons of growth, release, and opportunity. Whether you’re in a season of sowing, waiting, or reaping the benefits of past work, this conversation is about embracing where you are while preparing for what’s ahead.

    I’m also reflecting on how Brown Heart Wellness is expanding—from visibility to brand growth—while acknowledging that personally, I’m stepping into a season of professional harvest, benefiting from seeds I planted long ago. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you.

    Plus, I’ll be sharing:
    ✨ The power of letting go to create space for what’s next.
    ✨ How bravery shows up in seasons of transition.
    ✨ Why what feels like stagnation might actually be growth.
    ✨ How to prepare your “vessel” for the new things life is bringing your way.

    And guess what? Next episode will be our first-ever guest episode! I can’t wait to share this quarterly check-in with you.

    • Not all growth is visible. Some seasons are about planting, waiting, and preparing.
    • Letting go is necessary. You can’t receive new blessings while holding onto what no longer serves you.
    • Bravery isn’t just about big moves. It’s also about trusting the process and showing up for yourself daily.
    • Your vessel must be ready for overflow. What are you making room for in this season?

    Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive reflections & deep dives.
    Follow me on LinkedIn for weekly leadership insights.
    Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee – buymeacoffee.com/brownheartwellness

    Let’s step into this next season with clarity, courage, and an open heart. See you next time for our first guest episode! ✨


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    10 months ago
    25 minutes 22 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Brown Heart, Brave Soul: Unlocking Courage, Overcoming Fear, and Thriving Boldly

    The One Brave Thing a Week Challenge may be ending, but bravery is just beginning! This week, we’re celebrating courage—your wins, my reflections, and the deeper journey of uncovering our bravest selves.

    But let’s be real—what keeps us from being brave? Fear? Imposter syndrome? Systems that tell us we’re not enough? I’ll dive into how our conditioning makes us hesitant, what I learned about bravery through the ROOT framework, and why Overcoming is the hardest part of the journey.

    ✔️ What stops us from making brave moves & how to push through.✔️ How systemic barriers & self-doubt keep us playing small.✔️ The hardest part of bravery (and what to do about it).✔️ How to keep the One Brave Thing mindset beyond the challenge.

    What’s ONE brave thing you’re committing to this week? DM me or share in the Substack Listen now & share with someone who needs this encouragement!

    Until next time—stay brave, stay rested, and trust that you are enough. 

    Takeaways: Stay Connected & Keep the Momentum Going:📍 Subscribe on Substack – More reflections, journal prompts & support.

    📍 Work with me – Coaching for brave goals or therapy to process what’s coming up.

    ☕ Support the Podcast – Buy me a coffee.

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    10 months ago
    13 minutes 34 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    The One Brave Thing Challenge: Thriving in Chaos & Protecting Your Vessel

    In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to protect your vessel during uncertain times. As we face new challenges in leadership, DEIB advocacy, and personal growth, I reflect on the importance of staying grounded, managing our nervous systems, and leaning into bravery through intentional action. I also share highlights from my recent She Leads workshop, where we explored mindfulness and time management, and celebrate the incredible brave steps from participants in the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge.


    Join me as we unpack the power of reflection, the Recognize, Regulate, Reframe framework, and the ROOT framework to help you navigate this season with grace and courage.


    What to Expect in This Episode:

    • How to manage the emotional toll of navigating leadership in uncertain times.

    • Stories from the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge, including the inspiring concept of “failing beautifully.”

    • Practical strategies for protecting your vessel and creating space for bravery.

    • The importance of community, reflection, and resetting as we honor our purpose.


    My Favorite Things This Week:

    • Favorite Eyewear Frames: My Zenni Kittles Glasses – Stylish and practical for busy days and also branded with Brown Heart. Shop here.

    • Meditation Accessory: Eye Massager with Heat, Bluetooth Music, and 5 Massage Modes.Check it out here!

    • Book Recommendation: Decolonizing Therapy by Jennifer Mullan – A transformative read for anyone ready to decolonize their clinical practice. Grab your copy here.


    Join the Community & Take Action:

    • Brown Heart Facebook Community: Join the conversation and share your brave moments with a community that supports you. Join here.

    • One Brave Thing a Week Challenge: It’s never too late to start! Take one intentional step toward your purpose each week and share your journey with us. Download theROOT Framework workbook to join the challenge.

    • Support the Podcast: Love what you’re hearing? Show your support by buying me a coffee! Buy Me a Coffee.

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    10 months ago
    27 minutes 32 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Prepare for Overflow: What’s in Your Vessel for 2025?

    Hey y’all! Welcome to the first Brown Heart Podcast episode of 2025! 🎉 I’m Samantha Edu, and today, we’re diving deep into vision, intention, and my word of the year: vessel. This episode is all about exploring what it means to be a vessel—what we carry, how we prepare for overflow, and how we can create a lifestyle rooted in love, grace, and abundance.

    What to Expect in This Episode:

    • Reflecting on Your Vessel: What are you carrying into 2025, and what needs to be released?
    • Cleansing for Overflow: How to let go of toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and anything weighing you down.
    • Living a Lifestyle of Abundance: Practical ways to keep your vessel full and pour out love, compassion, and grace.


    Thought to Carry into This Year:
    "I am a vessel of purpose and abundance. I carry what serves me and pour out love and grace in overflow."

    Favorite Things This Week:

    • Moment of the Week: It snowed in Georgia!! Loved taking winter pictures of my 16 year old for her birthday!
    • Self-Care Practice: Journaling to clarify my vision for the year.
    • Challenge of the Week: Visualizing what I want my vessel to hold in 2025.


    Take the Next Step:

    • Reflect on what your vessel holds—what’s serving you, and what needs to go?
    • Join the Brown Heart Facebook Community to connect and grow with others.
    • Get ready to participate in the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge, starting this month!


    Let’s step into 2025 with purpose, clarity, and fullness. Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and join the conversation in our community.

    See you next episode, and here’s to living in overflow!

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    11 months ago
    29 minutes 58 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Reflecting, Recapping, and Reclaiming: A Look Back at 2024 with Brown Heart

    Hey y’all! As we close out 2024, we’re taking a heartfelt look back at the journey we’ve been on together this year. In this special end-of-year episode, we’re recapping highlights from our 12 episodes, sharing listener favorites, and reflecting on the lessons that stood out most.

    We’ll also introduce my word for 2025: vessel. I’ll share how this word came to me, what it means for my vision, and how I’m preparing to carry it into the new year with purpose and intention.

    Plus, I’m thrilled to reintroduce the Brown Heart Community Facebook group—a space for connection, accountability, and mutual growth. And don’t forget about the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge, launching in January. It’s a way to step boldly into 2025, one small courageous action at a time.

    What to Expect:

    • A recap of this year’s most-loved episodes and funny moments.

    • Reflections on the themes of 2024 and what we’re carrying into the new year.

    • The meaning behind my 2025 word, vessel, and how it’s guiding my vision.

    • An invitation to join the Brown Heart Community and the One Brave Thing Challenge.

    Thought to Carry Into the New Year:"Your purpose isn’t tied to a single moment—it’s in the way you fill and pour out your vessel with intention, love, and grace."

    Favorite Things This Week:

    • Tea of the Week: A cozy cup of Vanilla Chai while journaling about the year ahead.

    • Frames of the Week: I am starting the new year with these gorgeous new frames from Zenni engraved with Brown Heart on the arm.

    • Self-Care Moment: My bestie and I attended an end of year yoga, sound bath, and journaling session with

    Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: Join the Brown Heart Community Facebook group, and let’s prepare for an incredible 2025 together. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with someone who might need inspiration to reflect and reset.

    Here’s to finishing 2024 strong and stepping into 2025 with clarity and intention. See y’all next year!


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    1 year ago
    20 minutes 54 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Graceful Endings: Cleansing, Connection, and Fresh Starts

    Hey y’all! This week on the Brown Heart Podcast, we’re continuing last week’s conversation on accountability—this time focusing on the importance of cleansing as we move into 2025. It’s about releasing toxic relationships, negative self-talk, and unrealistic pressures, creating space for what truly matters.

    I also share a personal story about feeling overwhelmed by self-imposed January 1 deadlines. A recent coaching session reminded me to take the pressure off, embrace flexibility, and focus on building something sustainable. Accountability isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment and grace.

    1. Cleanse Your Space – Let go of toxic relationships, habits, and mindsets that no longer serve you.

    2. Set Realistic Expectations – Give yourself permission to move at a pace that’s sustainable.

    3. Build Community – Find spaces that encourage growth and alignment, like our upcoming Brown Heart Facebook Community.

    4. Take One Brave Step – Start thinking about a brave action you can take each week to move closer to your goals.

    Join me on Instagram (@brownheartwellness) to connect and share your journey. Stay tuned for the January launch of the Brown Heart Facebook Community and the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge—together, we’ll step into 2025 with courage and intention.

    • Moment of Clarity: My coaching session—letting go of perfection and choosing sustainability.

    • Self-Care Practice:  Restorative practice using my bolster and meditation pillow. I finished my book, “Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race Based Stress and Trauma” and wanted to start experiencing the poses. 

    If today’s episode inspired you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you’re ready for next week’s episode, where we’ll align our goals with purpose and prepare for a courageous 2025. Let’s grow together! 


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    1 year ago
    19 minutes 7 seconds

    Brown Heart Wellness Podcast
    Welcome to the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, where we explore the journey of unlocking your full potential through the power of self-awareness, thought leadership, and the vital connection between body and mind. Each episode delves into high-impact strategies for personal and professional growth, offering insights and practical tools to elevate your leadership and embrace your true strengths. Whether you’re looking to enhance your self-awareness, cultivate a deeper body-mind connection, or simply find a soft place to land, this podcast is your companion on the path to transformation.