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If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start building a life aligned with your true purpose—this episode is for you.

Did you know? Research shows only 10-15% of people are truly self-aware (Harvard Business Review). The rest? Are stuck in cycles of programming, conditioning, and societal expectations—living lives they didn’t actually choose.

But not you. Not anymore.

This is your invitation to wake up to YOU—your values, your voice, your version of success.

🚀 In this powerful episode, we unpack:
✅ What self-awareness really is—and why it’s the key to living life on YOUR terms
✅ Why you deserve to explore, create, and color outside the lines (without guilt!)
✅ How identity can be shaped by shame—and how to reclaim it
✅ The truth about shame: how childhood wounds, comparison, and societal pressure keep us stuck
✅ Why your healing is relational—identity is healed in community, not in isolation
✅ A new model of growth: like trees, true growth happens upward and downward at the same time
✅ Why external validation (followers, likes) is an illusion—and what actually matters
✅ The transformative power of visual connection and in-person community—and how YOU can be part of it
✅ Why NOW is the time to redefine your life—and why this podcast is here to support you every step of the way

✨ THIS IS YOUR SIGN:
You are allowed to evolve.
You are allowed to question what you’ve been taught.
You are allowed to create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

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This is where the deeper conversations are happening—visual connection, intentional community, and elevated spaces where you can grow, heal, and THRIVE.

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You are worthy of a life designed by YOU.
Let’s keep becoming—one conversation at a time.

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In this special bonus episode of Crimes of the Soul: Unraveling the Truth, we dive into the emotional crime scene we all carry with us: our emotional baggage. No police tape required—this isn’t about solving crimes, but about unpacking the hidden wounds, traumas, and unresolved pain that shape our decisions and relationships.

Join host Hazel Atkinson-Brown as we take an honest look at the emotional baggage we all carry and how it impacts our personal growth. In this episode, we explore how unaddressed emotions can affect our actions, just like any crime scene, and how understanding and healing these emotional wounds can lead to profound transformation.

Through relatable stories, reflection prompts, and actionable insights, this episode will guide you on a journey of self-awareness and healing. Whether you’re facing past trauma, past regrets, or simply looking to shed some emotional weight, this episode offers valuable tools to help you clear your emotional crime scene and start living fully in the present.

If you're ready to face your emotional baggage head-on, this bonus episode is for you. Let’s unpack it together.

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We explore the journey after the turning point, acknowledging that life doesn't slow down and neither do you. This episode examines how to navigate the messy middle—that space between starting and arriving—where true growth happens and courage is tested often.

• 91% of women report feeling pressure to be perfect, but perfection isn't the goal—presence, decision-making, and choosing to keep going are
• Fear doesn't disappear but gets quieter when you consistently walk toward it
• Imperfect action honors progress over paralysis—it's rarely an information problem, it's an action problem
• We can be healing and building simultaneously, being both soft and strategic
• Re-grounding is the intentional act of returning to your centered self after periods of disconnection
• Small, consistent actions increase success rates by over 60%
• Take time to honestly assess what still matters and align with your purpose
• Bet on yourself boldly and imperfectly because you're already becoming the person you're destined to be

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You’ve Been Becoming All Along: Make Room for Joy, Growth & the Life You Were Meant to Live

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "I should be further along by now" or "I'm tired of starting over?" If so, this episode is for you.

In this deeply honest and soul-stirring conversation, Hazel is joined by returning guest Keondra (first featured in Episode 66) for a powerful exploration of personal growth, emotional healing, and stepping into your next season with intention and joy. This episode is a continuation of the journey that began with our most downloaded conversation—and it’s even more raw, freeing, and transformational.

Together, Hazel and Keondra unpack what it really means to "spiral upward"—to evolve, even through confusion, grief, change, or uncertainty. They discuss how many of us live life like a rough draft—always editing, doubting, or deleting parts of ourselves—when the truth is, we’ve been becoming all along. The seasons you thought were wasted were actually planting seeds. The moments you wanted to hide are now the foundation of your healing. This is the episode where we stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start reclaiming our joy without needing everything to be perfect.

Inside this episode, we talk about:
– Why your personal growth doesn’t need to look like a highlight reel to be valid
– How to recognize emotional clutter and clear space for what really matters
– What it means to transition from surviving to thriving in your own life
– Signs you’re blooming, even when it feels like you’re behind
– The importance of being proud of yourself in real time, not just in hindsight
– How letting go of who you thought you had to be creates space for who you actually are
– The connection between emotional healing, purpose, and joy
– What happens when we stop editing our journey and start trusting it instead

This episode is especially for anyone navigating change, stepping into a new chapter, or dealing with the tension between “still becoming” and “already enough.” Whether you’ve been feeling stuck in self-doubt, emotionally overwhelmed, or just tired of waiting for the right moment to be happy, this conversation is your reminder: You don’t need to be a new version of yourself to live a new season. You just need to give yourself permission to feel proud, feel ready, and feel joy—now.

Listen if you’ve ever asked:
– What do I need to let go of emotionally to grow?
– Why does it feel like I’m always in transition?
– How do I embrace the season I’m in instead of rushing past it?
– What does it look like to truly choose joy and not just wait for it to happen?

This is one of those episodes you’ll want to come back to. It’s part motivation, part mindset reset, and all real talk—just like the moments we often keep to ourselves. Keondra’s return brings warmth, wisdom, and laughter, while Hazel offers heartfelt reflections that

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Obedience Without Clarity — Trusting Divine Timing in the Messy Middle

Have you ever followed a spiritual nudge, only to find yourself standing in stillness, wondering if you got it wrong?

Welcome to the messy middle — that sacred space between obedience and visible outcomes.
It’s quiet here. Uncomfortable. Often misinterpreted as failure.
But what if this pause isn’t punishment... it’s preparation?

In this episode of It’s the Human Experience, we’re talking about what no one tells you:
That you don’t reap what you sow in the same season.
That shame will try to silence you right before your purpose breaks through.
And that divine timing isn’t late — it’s strategic.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why obedience without clarity is one of the most misunderstood parts of growth
• How to release shame, which attacks identity — not behavior — and keeps you stuck
• The truth about fear spirals, and why fear often shows up right before breakthrough
• The importance of letting go of societal timelines and being seen “in process”
• A powerful reminder: You are not behind. You are being positioned.

✨ Share this if…

• You’ve been in a season of obedience with no results — and it’s messing with your confidence
• You’re tired of shame making you question your worth or readiness
• You’re building, stretching, healing — and just need to know you’re not alone

🔜 What’s next?

Starting next episode, we’re bringing on transformational guests who live what we talk about:
Faith. Fear. Obedience. Identity. And purpose that changes lives.

So stay tuned, stay grounded, and stay subscribed.
This next chapter? It’s going to stretch you… in all the right ways.

🎙️ Press play and meet yourself in the messy middle. You’re not lost. You’re being led.

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Pause, Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow

How often have you abandoned your goals when the journey got hard, unclear, or just painfully slow? You’re not alone. A staggering 92% of people never reach their goals—not because they lack talent or vision, but because they give up when it stops feeling easy.

In this powerful episode, Hazel dives into one of the most overlooked success strategies: learning to pause without quitting. Whether you’re building a business, navigating your career, or healing personally, this is your reminder that slow progress is still progress.

Success isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, grit, and the courage to keep going when no one’s clapping yet.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why consistency beats talent every time—and what psychological science says about grit
• How to reframe “slow seasons” as essential building blocks of success
• Real talk about silent seasons, stagnation, and staying in the game when results aren’t instant
• Simple but powerful ways to keep your momentum and confidence alive during life’s “paused” chapters
• The 8% mindset: what separates dreamers from doers (and how you can join them)

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Quote from Hazel:

“Your consistency is your superpower. You're not just surviving—you're becoming.”

This Episode is For You If:

• You’re feeling stuck or questioning your path
• You’re an entrepreneur, professional, or dreamer needing a motivational reset
• You’re ready to shift from frustration to quiet confidence
• You’re committed to your growth, even in the silence

Share this episode with someone who feels like giving up but needs to hear that they’re still in the game.

Join the 8% who don’t just dream. They decide. They do.

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In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is packed with purpose?

In this episode, Hazel shares a timely and soul-grounding conversation about learning to let go of the pressure to always be “on,” produce, or prove. Whether you’re experiencing a forced slowdown, a spiritual pause, or simply questioning what’s next, this episode reminds you that stillness isn’t stagnation—it’s sacred alignment.

We unpack how to recognize divine redirection, heal your relationship with productivity, and release fear of missing out so you can live more fully, not more frantically. Because sometimes, the best progress comes when you’re not moving at all.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to recognize when a pause is God’s protection or redirection
• Why your identity isn’t tied to how much you achieve or produce
• The hidden power of rest, retreat, and reevaluation
• What it means to live in alignment rather than urgency
• How to honor your quiet seasons without guilt

Best For Listeners Who Are:

• Overwhelmed professionals or creatives in a season of transition
• Faith-driven women who feel behind or unclear about their next move
• High-achievers navigating burnout or spiritual disconnection
• Anyone who feels like life has “paused” unexpectedly

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Quote from Hazel:

"This pause isn’t punishment. It’s preparation for where you’re being called next."

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to catch up. You need to catch your breath. Your purpose isn’t passing you by—it's being refined in your rest.

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Have you ever felt like you're giving everything you've got, yet still being overlooked? The frustration isn't necessarily because you're doing something wrong—you might be doing exactly the right thing, just in the completely wrong place.

This episode dives deep into the costly nature of misalignment in our lives. When we operate in spaces that weren't designed for our expansion, we end up shrinking ourselves, dimming our light, and minimizing our gifts. Through vulnerable personal stories, including being in the wrong tier of a professional membership and even losing a job, we explore how these seemingly negative experiences can become catalysts for tremendous growth when we finally find alignment.

The truth is painfully simple: many of us are "planting seeds in soil that had no intention of growing anything but comfort." We seek validation from rooms that don't understand our language, our light, or our capabilities. But the moment we give ourselves permission to leave these spaces—whether they're jobs, relationships, or communities—everything shifts. Opportunities flow, growth accelerates, and we find ourselves surrounded by people who genuinely see us.

This episode challenges you to audit the spaces you occupy and honestly assess whether they reflect your worth and support your growth. Are you dimming your light to fit in? Are you surrounded by people whose frequency matches your aspirations? Remember, you're not behind—you're just overdue for finding the right table. Your light deserves space to shine. Subscribe now and join a community where evolution isn't just safe; it's celebrated.

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