It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awarene

Hazel Atkinson-Brown

Welcome to It’s the Human Experience Podcast — where we talk transparently and believe together, because we can do hard things. My goal is to help you see that you already have everything you need to change your life and rise into your highest self. Too often, we isolate, compartmentalize, and even self-sabotage while striving to become our best selves. It’s time to redefine the way we approach self-improvement, personal development, overcoming self-doubt, embracing self-worth, strengthening self-awareness, building confidence, and emotional intelligence — along with success, goals, self-care, faith, and purpose. Every Thursday, join me, Hazel Brown, a Holistic Growth Coach and Healthcare Leader, as we create a safe space for real conversations. Together we’ll explore the highs, lows, and aha moments that shape transformation. You’ll hear transparent stories from me and from professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who reveal the parts of success that don’t make it to social media — the process, the setbacks, the growth. Be prepared to be uplifted, inspired, and empowered as you become fearless in pursuit of the life you desire and deserve. This is motivation that meets you where you are — helping you create a growth mindset, move past trauma and challenges, and step boldly into your destiny. Topics include: personal development, growth mindset, self-doubt, self-worth, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, confidence, purpose, faith, business, career growth, relationships, boundaries, and self-care. This podcast will remind you that your journey matters, your goals are valid, and you’re capable of becoming your highest self. Follow, subscribe, rate, and review. 💖 I’m rooting for you!

  1. 25 SEPT

    92. Faith Over Fear: Thriving Through Tests, Trials & Uncertain Times

    Send us a text What if the pressure you’re under isn’t here to break you — but to reveal you? In this episode of It’s the Human Experience, Hazel Brown speaks straight to your soul about what it really takes to thrive in hard seasons. With raw truth and fire, she delivers the rhythm you need to hear: be prepared for critics, challenges, and sacrifice — but above all, be prepared to never quit. You’ll discover: Why pressure isn’t failure — it’s refinement.The link between performance, stress, and brain health (Cleveland Clinic research).Why worry drains you, giving up disqualifies you, and over-performing burns you out.How faith, trust, and purpose can protect your peace, your future, and even your brain.This episode isn’t fluff — it’s a call. If you’ve been tired, tempted to stop, or stuck in self-doubt, this is your reminder: you’re not buried, you’re planted. And planted things grow. ✨ Don’t just listen — share this episode with someone who’s carrying weight today. Because the word that saved you might be the one that saves them, too. Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    17 min
  2. 18 SEPT

    91. Removing the Guard, Trusting Yourself, Letting Go & Finding True Clarity to Live Your Best Life

    Send us a text Have you ever worn “armor” to protect yourself from not feeling enough, only to realize it’s holding you back from truly living? In this heartfelt conversation, Hazel Brown sits down with certified life coach Lorraine Lindsey to uncover what it means to surrender, trust yourself, and finally step into your true calling. Lorraine vulnerably shares her journey from casino executive and EMT to life coach, revealing how external success left her unfulfilled until she embraced the unknown. She reminds us that clarity isn’t about knowing every step — it’s about listening to what resonates right now. ✨ In This Episode: Why the “armor” we wear often blocks growth and authenticityThe difference between imposter syndrome and simply being newHow to make decisions faster and stop wasting years in hesitationWhy your values evolve in every season of lifeHow surrender creates space for what’s truly meant for youThis episode is for anyone navigating career shifts, life transitions, or the quiet question: “Is this all there is?” Get ready to shed the armor and embrace your next level of growth. 🔗 Follow the podcast and join us at the upcoming Called for More Empowerment & Wellness Summit on October 11th in Las Vegas. Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    56 min
  3. 15 SEPT

    90. Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Building Faith, Family & an Empire

    Send us a text From healing people-pleasing tendencies to building a faith-centered business empire, Jasmine Hawks takes us on her remarkable journey of transformation and growth in this candid conversation. As a mother of four who spent 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jasmine shares how she navigated the challenging transition into entrepreneurship while keeping her family at the center. "I have to spend time with my kids, I have to spend time with my husband because I am doing this for them," she explains, highlighting the importance of creating boundaries that protect what matters most. When faced with overwhelming business challenges, Jasmine reveals her grounding techniques: "I go to my husband because he keeps me grounded... I'm constantly praying and asking God to help to give me wisdom." This faith-centered approach has become the foundation of her business philosophy, leading her to create the Becoming Her Magazine and the Fearless Flock social club—spaces where faith isn't just acknowledged but celebrated. Particularly insightful is Jasmine's rejection of hustle culture: "God does not want us to deplete ourselves... Yes, push forward to your dreams, don't give up, but don't overwork yourself, because then it changes your viewpoint of the dream." Her perspective challenges popular notions that success requires sacrifice of health and relationships, offering instead a sustainable approach to achievement. For anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, battling perfectionism, or trying to align business goals with personal values, Jasmine's story provides both validation and practical wisdom. Her journey reminds us that we don't have to compromise who we are to achieve success—in fact, embracing our authentic selves might be the very key to unlocking our unique path forward. Ready to approach your goals with renewed perspective? Subscribe now to hear more stories like Jasmine's that reveal the human experience in all its beautiful complexity. Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    40 min
  4. 30 AUG

    88. Living In Between Dreams: Faith, Valleys & Becoming

    Send us a text Your Valley Isn’t Punishment — It’s Preparation Have you ever felt like you’re stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming? That strange space where your dreams are so clear you can see them — but they still feel out of reach? You’re not alone. This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones in their becoming season. I’m talking about those quiet, uncomfortable valleys where faith is tested, doubt creeps in, and everything feels slower than you imagined. Here’s what we explore:  ✨ Living in between dreams — why this middle ground is where your deepest growth happens ✨ Why it’s not “fake it till you make it” — it’s faith it till you make it ✨ How to discern when to pour from your cup… and when to refill it first ✨ Lessons the valley teaches you about people, process, and purpose ✨ Why becoming feels lonely — and why that’s a sign you’re on the right path Through my own personal stories, reflections, and revelations, we’ll unpack what it really means to keep working the dream when no one sees it yet. Your current situation isn’t your final destination. It’s preparation for the life, calling, and abundance you can’t yet imagine. 💌 If this resonates, share it with someone in their valley season. Let’s grow, glow, and trust God’s timing — together. Support the show — Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! LinkedIn TikTok Instagram Website Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    17 min
  5. 21 AUG

    87. It's Never Too Late to Start Over: Finding Purpose, Healing, and Your True Calling

    Send us a text What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you? In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the catalyst for finally pursuing her long-held dreams and embracing her true purpose. Through raw honesty and deep wisdom, Millicent opens up about grief, alignment, and starting over — proving that no matter your age, past, or setbacks, you can always choose your quarter one. 💡 In This Episode with Millicent Reed, You’ll Discover: How grief became the push that unlocked her true callingThe power of embracing your “quarter one” at any stage of lifeWhy societal timelines are a lie — and how to rewrite your ownHer journey to becoming the author of six self-published children’s booksHow she built Impact Greater Good, a nonprofit focused on amplifying impactThe importance of surrounding yourself with authentic supportersThe hard but freeing lesson: “Your ability to recover in life makes all the difference.”✨ Whether you’ve felt stuck, behind, or unsure where to begin, this conversation reminds you of one truth: it’s never too late to bet on yourself. 🔗 Connect with Millicent Reed: 🌐 www.impactgreatergood.com 🌐 www.mylittlemillie.com 📸 Instagram: @confidence_selflove_enthusiast 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-the-human-experience 📸 Instagram: @workplacetherapyexperience Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    49 min
  6. 14 AUG

    86. The Valleys That Built Me: Finding Peace, Purpose & Growth in Life’s Hardest Seasons

    Send us a text Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories. These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. They’re battle-tested truths from someone still navigating her own valley season, yet standing on spiritual mountaintops at the same time. That beautiful contradiction — broken yet whole, struggling yet succeeding — is something so many of us feel but rarely say out loud. From embracing slow seasons without shame to redefining success as peace, I share lessons that will shift how you see yourself, your relationships, your career, and your faith. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why the valley is where your roots deepen, not where your story endsHow “slow” doesn’t mean “stuck” — and why growth speed isn’t your worthWhy titles open doors but only character keeps you in the roomHow to set boundaries that protect your peace and energyThe role of ownership — in your home, your ideas, and your financial stabilityHow grief can both break you and grow youWhy clarity often comes after obedience, not beforeWhat it means to be in the valley in the flesh but on the mountaintop in the spiritThis episode is both a mirror and a map — reflecting your own struggles while offering direction for your journey forward. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, pushing through a hard climb, or enjoying a season of abundance, these reflections will meet you exactly where you are. Save this episode for when you need a reminder you’re not alone. Share it with a friend who might be ready to give up. And remember: these lessons aren’t mine alone — they belong to anyone ready to grow. 📌 Subscribe on YouTube: Redefining the Future https://youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou 📌 Follow & DM me on Instagram: @workplacetherapyexperience for upcoming events and resources. Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    23 min
  7. 7 AUG

    85. She Turned Burnout into Boundaries: How La Nihya ReBuilt Her Restaurant & Reclaimed Her Peace

    Send us a text What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough… is you? In this vulnerable and energizing episode, restaurant owner La Nihya Odom-Frank shares how breaking through self-doubt, burnout, and past “failures” led her to build one of the most talked-about loaded baked potato restaurants in Georgia. But this is not just a business story—it’s about reclaiming your energy, trusting your intuition, and setting boundaries that protect your peace. La Nihya opens up about how her past businesses—photography, lip gloss, clothing—were practice, not failure. She reminds us that everything you’ve done is preparing you for your next level. From learning when to pivot, to embracing the soft life without guilt, this episode is packed with gems for anyone navigating their growth era. ✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or ready to stop shrinking, La Nihya‘s story will help you: Turn your "failed" ideas into fuelStop over-explaining your boundariesHonor when you need to pause, reset, and protect your energyChoose faith and alignment over pressure and burnout🧠 Topics We Cover: How to turn practice into purposeCreating boundaries without guiltIntuition over opinions: knowing when to block the noiseEntrepreneurship without burnoutSoft life, self-trust, and redefining success on your terms💡 Quote to remember:  "You’re allowed to step away and come back to yourself. That’s not quitting—it’s self-leadership." 🔗 Follow La Nihya:  Instagram: @niha.ya TikTok: @lanihyaodom 👉 Subscribe now on YouTube for more transparent stories and growth conversations that help you heal, build, and glow. https://youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Support the show — Prefer to watch us on YouTube?! https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningthefutureyou Check me out online! I want to hear from you!!! Listen, Rate & Review, Share & Subscribe (Follow)! Instagram Website LinkedIn TikTok Follow us online & tag us to let me know you’re listening– I want to know your favorite episode! @itsthehumanexperience

    39 min

About

Welcome to It’s the Human Experience Podcast — where we talk transparently and believe together, because we can do hard things. My goal is to help you see that you already have everything you need to change your life and rise into your highest self. Too often, we isolate, compartmentalize, and even self-sabotage while striving to become our best selves. It’s time to redefine the way we approach self-improvement, personal development, overcoming self-doubt, embracing self-worth, strengthening self-awareness, building confidence, and emotional intelligence — along with success, goals, self-care, faith, and purpose. Every Thursday, join me, Hazel Brown, a Holistic Growth Coach and Healthcare Leader, as we create a safe space for real conversations. Together we’ll explore the highs, lows, and aha moments that shape transformation. You’ll hear transparent stories from me and from professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who reveal the parts of success that don’t make it to social media — the process, the setbacks, the growth. Be prepared to be uplifted, inspired, and empowered as you become fearless in pursuit of the life you desire and deserve. This is motivation that meets you where you are — helping you create a growth mindset, move past trauma and challenges, and step boldly into your destiny. Topics include: personal development, growth mindset, self-doubt, self-worth, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, confidence, purpose, faith, business, career growth, relationships, boundaries, and self-care. This podcast will remind you that your journey matters, your goals are valid, and you’re capable of becoming your highest self. Follow, subscribe, rate, and review. 💖 I’m rooting for you!

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