Episode 8

The Power of Friendship | Healing the Soul Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into The Power of Friendship , the real meaning of loyalty, love, and genuine support between friends. I dedicate this one to all my real friends and especially my best friend, Sister Tasha. We talk about what true friendship looks like, how it helps us heal, and why having solid people in your corner matters.

💭 Sometimes friendship is the therapy we didn’t know we needed.

🎙 Shoutout to Best Kept Secret Lounge!

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• ​ Happy Hour Tuesday–Thursday, 5 PM–8 PM (First bottle $20, second bottle half off)

🕔 Hours:

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💐 In Loving Memory of My Grandmother, Nana

At the end of this episode, I share a special clip of my grandma talking about friendship. Her words still hit hard today:

“Everybody ain’t your friend. Your friend will cut your head off.”

Rest in peace, Nana. I love you forever. ❤️

In Episode 7 of the Healing the Soul Podcast Women in Business series, we sit down with Kyndra Crump comedian, author of Diamond in the Rough, Clark Atlanta University alum, and future Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

We dive into her journey of faith, education, business, and laughter from building a tutoring company to writing her book, chasing dreams, and inspiring others with humor and purpose.

Follow Kyndra on Instagram: @thekyndracrumpshow

Check out her book Diamond in the Rough:

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Healing the Soul Podcast

Episode 6: The Power of Forgiveness

Hosted by Brother Steppa

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful, yet most misunderstood parts of healing. In the streets, we’re taught to never let disrespect slide. In the church, we’re told to forgive seventy times seven. At home, wounds cut so deep that sometimes it feels impossible to let go. But what does real forgiveness look like? And how do we actually get there?

In this episode, Brother Steppa takes us on a raw journey through the pain and the process of forgiveness, from family betrayals to street beefs to church hurt. We unpack how unforgiveness poisons our minds, bodies, and souls, and how learning to release it can unlock peace, freedom, and even generational healing. With scriptures like Ephesians 4:31-32 and Matthew 6:14-15, real street wisdom, and family-centered reflections, this episode digs deep into what it means to forgive without forgetting and to love without losing yourself.

Forgiveness is not weakness it’s strength. It doesn’t excuse the pain, but it sets you free from carrying it. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, Episode 6 will challenge you, encourage you, and push you toward healing.

Tune in to Episode 6: The Power of Forgiveness now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all platforms.

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On this special edition of the Healing the Soul Podcast, Brother Steppa sits down with entrepreneur, model, content creator, and powerhouse businesswoman Naturaljay. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her journey from starting her very first business to her current ventures, including the launch of her brand-new e-books for first-time home buyers and credit repair.

Naturaljay talks about the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in business, what it takes to take a leap of faith, and how she balances her creative side with her entrepreneurial spirit. She also introduces her brand Shop Golden Luxe Co., which is set to launch soon, and gives us a glimpse of her goals for the future.

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• Instagram: @_naturaljay

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• Website: ShopGoldenLuxCO.com

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Episode 4 : Grief doesn’t come easy and it doesn’t come the same for everyone. In this powerful episode of Healing the Soul, Brother Steppa walks us through the Five Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. We break it down in plain language from every corner whether you’re in the streets, at home, among friends, at school, or deep inside your heart.

Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories, gentle affirmations, comforting scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to guide you through your grief journey. Plus, Brother Steppa shares his own story of healing to remind you: you’re not alone in this process.

Philadelphia listeners, we’ve included a list of trusted local mental health resources and hotlines right here because help should be easy to find.

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Helpful Hotlines & Mental Health Resources (Philadelphia)

• ​ Behavioral Health Crisis (DBHIDS)

Call 215-686-4420 (24/7) for immediate help with suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, addictions, relationship problems, or other behavioral health crises.

Mental Health Delegate Line

Call 215-685-6440 (24/7) to access mobile emergency teams or crisis assessments.

988 / Philadelphia Crisis Line (PCL)

Dial 988 anytime for free, confidential crisis support. Trained counselors can offer mobile crisis teams and community resources.

If you’re outside Philly, dial 988 or find a local hotline in your area. You don’t have to face this alone.

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In this powerful episode of Healing the Soul Podcast, Brother Steppa takes us deep into the realities of generational trauma. From the hood to the household, from the church to the classroom, trauma shows up in every part of our lives shaping the way we love, trust, and see ourselves.

We talk about the family secrets nobody wants to address the silence, the abuse, the pain swept under the rug for generations. We uncover how cycles of addiction, anger, and division continue to break families apart. But most importantly, we talk about how to stop the cycle and begin healing.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and necessary. Healing starts with honesty, and the change starts with us.

✊🏾 We are the generation that breaks the cycle.

🎧 Tap in, share this with family, and let’s heal together.

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Episode 2 Protecting Your Peace

In this solo episode of Healing the Soul, we dive deep into what it truly means to protect your peace in a world that constantly pulls at your energy. No guests just real, unfiltered conversation straight from the heart. We talk about setting boundaries without guilt, recognizing emotional drains, and learning how to say “no” with confidence. You’ll hear affirmations, scriptures, and personal reflections that will help you strengthen your inner calm, even when life feels heavy. This episode is a reminder that protecting your peace isn’t selfish it’s survival.

1. ​We also had to show love to a couple philly artists @lihtz_sluglife been taking the internet by a storm with his challenge to his new hit single #crashout then he dropped the remix ft @fridayy & @meekmill hitting 1 million streams in a day and with the video already at 500 k the first day wow God is good
2. ​https://youtu.be/yfSlng_lByI

1. ​And shout out to @kur7947 His album Thurl stay in heavy rotation , his flow his grind and humbleness definitely need to be studied definitely top five in the city and having amazing run with his album , his song Peach Snapple is a vibe so I had to play it on the show , Proud of you 79 👌🏾
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3. ​https://youtu.be/nOlJZ8M4Ko4​

Me being from Philly and seeing these men put in work over the years and making a difference is a all around blessing, that just to show you anything is possible , if you stay focused and protect your peace , keep going kings and congratulations on all yall success 💯

In this intro episode, Brother Steppa welcome you to Healing the Soul, a podcast focused on mental health, real conversations, and spiritual growth. This platform is about healing out loud, building our community, and becoming whole again one episode at a time.

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