In this episode of This Is For The Soul, Brianna Shadee reflects on what it means to grow up as an older Gen Z member, the in-between generation that experienced life before and after the advent of social media. From childhood nostalgia to shifting values around work, success, and mental health, this is a raw and real conversation about growing up in a changing world.

Follow me on IG 👉🏽 @brianna.shadee

Shop or book 🔮🤍✨ https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

conversation about my personal relationship with Mary Jane — aka cannabis, weed, Ganja, or as TikTok says, "tending to the Garden." I’m sharing my journey from social smoking in high school to navigating intention, boundaries, and clarity as an adult. We explore how weed can be a spiritual tool when used mindfully, the lessons I’ve learned from taking intentional breaks, and how to treat everything you love — even your vices with care and respect. Whether you're a smoker, a sober soul, or just curious about mindful consumption, this episode is for you.

Stay tuned until the end for a few heartfelt tips on setting boundaries, embracing your journey without shame, and learning how to recognize when it’s time to pause.

If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe to my Substack newsletter for even more reflections and journal prompts. You can also follow me on TikTok @soulsage&tarot_ where I share daily musings, mini-life lessons, and moments from my journey. Let's grow together 🌱💛

Happy Holiday's Friends!🎄🌟

The holidays aren’t always merry and bright for everyone. In this episode, I'm diving into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the holiday blues. Together, we’ll unpack the signs, share practical coping strategies, and explore ways to find light in the darker months. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just looking for extra support, this episode reminds you that you’re not alone.

🌟 Let’s keep the conversation going! Subscribe to my Substack for in-depth insights, journal prompts, and more on mental health and self-care. And don’t forget to follow me on Lemon8 for quick, helpful tips, tricks, and advice to support you through every season!https://substack.com/@briannashadee?r=4d7qzd&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

https://www.lemon8-app.com?region=us&pid=website_seo_share

In this episode of This Is for the Soul, Brianna Shadee dives deep into the truth about anxiety, how it can hold you hostage, drain your energy, and disconnect you from your freedom.

She shares her personal experiences, how she’s learned to ground herself through moments of overthinking, and the mindset shifts that have helped her take back control of her peace.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your head, this episode will remind you that awareness is the first step toward freedom.

✨ Topics include:

• Coping with anxiety and overthinking
• The link between awareness, acceptance, and healing
• Learning to ground yourself in the present moment
• Reconnecting with peace and mental clarity

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and remember this healing journey is for the soul.

🔗 Connect with Bri / Book a Reading / Explore More:

https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

https://www.youtube.com/@brishadee

Ig @brianna.shadee

In this raw and unfiltered episode of This Is for the Soul, host Brianna Shadee opens up about the heaviness of today’s world and why so many of us are struggling with burnout, disconnection, and loneliness.

We’ll talk about:

• The reality of the loneliness epidemic and how it affects mental health.
• Why money, fear, and control keep so many people stuck in survival mode.
• The importance of choosing connection over isolation in a disconnected world.
• Small daily practices that act as resistance: rest, joy, presence, and care.
• Why your soul deserves more than just working, hustling, and surviving.

This conversation is for anyone who feels drained, disconnected, or numb — and needs the reminder that you are not alone, your joy is powerful, and taking care of your soul is an act of resistance.

✨ Resources & Links Grab my e-book + explore more: https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

🎙️ Subscribe to This Is for the Soul on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform to join the community and never miss an episode.

#MentalHealth #Spirituality #LonelinessEpidemic #PersonalDevelopment #BriannaShadee #ThisIsForTheSoulPodcast

In this final episode of The Girl Who Is Tired of Starting Over series, I, Brianna Shadee, reflect on the journey of healing, unlearning, and rebuilding a life rooted in alignment, intention, and trust. She opens up about the beauty of embracing imperfection, the pressure young adults face today, and the freedom that comes from giving yourself permission to change, grow, and start over without shame.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, pressured to have it all figured out, or afraid to live life on your own terms, this episode will remind you that your journey doesn’t have to look perfect to be meaningful.

Link for E-book

https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

📝 What’s Discussed in This Episode

• Why the end of “starting over” is really the beginning of alignment
• How to embrace life’s messiness and imperfections
• The pressures young adults face and the freedom of not having it all figured out
• Learning to reclaim your power instead of conforming to others’ expectations
• Practical encouragement to love every part of yourself—the good, the bad, and the messy
• Insights from new e-book The End of Starting Over

The most powerful story you’ll ever tell is the one you believe about yourself. In this episode of 'This is for the Soul, ' host Brianna Shadee explores how to challenge the inherited voices of perfectionism, productivity, and people-pleasing, and reclaim your life’s canvas.

Through a raw reflection on identity, comparison, and choice, I, Brianna, guide you in rewriting your narrative, letting go of external expectations, and painting the story that’s truly yours.

This conversation is part of “The Girl That’s Tired of Starting Over” series and includes a special excerpt from her new e-book, The End of Starting Over: Your Guide to Healing, Growth, and Consistency. Inside the e-book, you’ll also find a free Reset Ritual designed to help you shift your relationship with burnout, discipline, and self-trust.

https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

✨ If you’re ready to stop living for others and start living for yourself, this episode is for you.

📖 What’s Inside This Episode

• Why the story you tell yourself is the most powerful one.
• How inherited voices shape our self-beliefs.
• A powerful art metaphor for rewriting your life’s narrative.
• The dangers of comparison and how it steals joy.
• Choice is your greatest power in designing your life.
• Reflective prompts for reclaiming your story.
• A sneak peek into The End of Starting Over and its free Reset Ritual.

“You weren’t meant to run on empty.” In this episode, I, Brianna Shadee, share how burnout manifests in subtle ways, such as waking up tired, feeling disconnected, or losing joy in the things you love, and offer practical tools to end the cycle for good.

✨ From Section 8 of her new e-book, The End of Starting Over: Your Guide to Healing, Growth, and Consistency (with a free Reset Ritual included). Grab your copy here: https://stan.store/BriannaShadee

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• What burnout really looks like (beyond exhaustion)
• How overstimulation and social media fuel discontentment
• The power of awareness in breaking cycles
• Why honoring your boundaries matters
• Practical ways to limit overstimulation
• How to separate your journey from others
• Redefining what true rest actually means

🔔 Subscribe for more soulful conversations on mental health, healing, personal development, spirituality, and consistency.

#burnout #healingjourney #selfcare #mentalhealth #soulpodcast