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

Hazel Atkinson-Brown
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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. 12/11/2025

    98. Becoming the Woman God Called You to Be: Self-Worth, Emotional Intelligence & Choosing Yourself with Dr. Laurel Cannon

    Send us a text What if the only thing holding you back is the version of you that no longer fits? In this deeply honest and transformative episode of It’s The Human Experience, Hazel Brown sits down with Dr. Laurel Cannon for a powerful conversation about identity, emotional intelligence, purpose, and becoming the woman God called you to be. From relationship wounds to friendship shifts…  From questioning your worth to stepping into your divine assignment…  From burnout to God-confidence…  This episode is a masterclass in healing, alignment, and choosing yourself without apology. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of who you are becoming — this conversation will feel like an exhale. Inside This Episode: 1. Identity & Self-Worth • How to stop shrinking and stand fully in who you are  • Why self-awareness changes your entire life  • How to unlearn the voices that told you “you’re not enough” 2. Emotional Intelligence (for real life) • How to recognize emotional triggers and manage them with grace  • Why your nervous system knows who belongs in your life  • The difference between love, attachment, and emotional safety 3. Faith, Purpose & Alignment • What to do when God delays your plans  • How to rebuild when life breaks your confidence  • Why purpose requires discomfort, discernment, and new rooms 4. Friendships, Boundaries & Discernment • Outgrowing people you still love  • How to have hard conversations without guilt  • Why some people can’t go with you into your next season 5. Healing & Becoming • Surviving emotionally abusive seasons  • How trials become the wisdom for your next level  • The moment you realize YOU were the only thing holding you back This episode will remind you that you’re not behind — you’re becoming. Reflection PromptWhere am I dimming my light to stay comfortable — and what would happen if I trusted my alignment instead? Affirmations• I evolve with grace and purpose. • I am becoming the woman God called me to be. • I choose myself without guilt or fear. • My circle matches my calling. Connect With Dr. Laurel CannonInstagram: @dr.laurelcannon Shanti Living (Emotional Wellness): @shantiliving_ 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

    1h 3m

  2. 12/04/2025

    97. Stop Being Your Own Chaos: Healing Self-Sabotage, Building Better Boundaries & Choosing Peace — with Dr. Crystal Ann England

    Send us a text What if the chaos in your life isn’t coming at you… it’s coming from you? In this powerful episode, Hazel sits down with Dr. Crystal Ann England — licensed marriage and family therapist, artist, mom, partner, and forever learner — to get radically honest about self-awareness, self-sabotage, and what it really takes to build a life that feels like yours. From growing up in a big, chaotic family to becoming a therapist and moving her entire life from Florida to Georgia, Dr. Crystal shares how she stopped blaming circumstances and started admitting the hard truth: This episode is a mirror for high-achieving, heart-centered women who are tired of overthinking, over-functioning, and over-giving — and are finally ready to choose peace on purpose. In This Episode, You’ll Learn “Boundaries” vs. “Parameters” Dr. Crystal’s reframe on boundaries — moving from brick walls to gates you control, so you can protect your peace without hardening your heart.What your relationships actually say about your self-love Why she only wants women around her who love their husbands, love their kids, and love themselves — and what that reveals about emotional safety.Shame, scars, and owning your story How to stop letting your past be used against you — and why your scars qualify you to help others, not disqualify youLetting go of timelines and pressure What Dr. Crystal’s PhD journey taught her about trusting the process when it feels painfully slow.This Episode Is For You If: You’re the strong friend, fixer, or helper who’s quietly exhaustedYou’ve restarted your life (new city, new chapter, new job) and feel a little lostYou suspect you might be self-sabotaging your peace, relationships, or opportunitiesYou’re in a season of isolation and wondering if it’s punishment or protectionYou want healthier friendships, marriage, and motherhood — without losing yourselfYou’re a faith-driven woman on a healing, self-worth, or personal growth journeyReflection Prompt Where in my life am I creating my own chaos — and what is one decision I can make this week to choose peace instead? Affirmations ✨ I am honest about my patterns — and I am allowed to change.  ✨ I am worthy of peace, support, and emotionally safe relationships.  ✨ I don’t chase chaos anymore. I choose alignment, clarity, and calm. If this episode checked you and encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s been carrying a lot and quietly craving peace. And if you haven’t yet, follow, rate, and review the podcast so more women can find these conversations on healing, faith, and becoming who th 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

    51 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    96. How to Reset Your Life: Trust Your Intuition, Heal Trauma & Choose Yourself — with Megan Boyd

    Send us a text Women carrying the weight of the world don’t always show it—but burnout whispers in your smile, your silence, your isolation, and your exhaustion.  In this episode, Dr. Megan Boyd — psychologist, speaker, and emotional wellness strategist — reveals why high-achieving, heart-centered women hit their emotional limits and how to rise again without guilt or apology. If you’re juggling career, motherhood, or life transitions while feeling like you’re barely holding it together, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming clarity, self worth, overcoming fear, confidence, and soul-level alignment. “It’s time to reset.” This episode is your sign to finally listen to that whisper. Learn how to hit pause, reclaim your energy, and rebuild your life from a place of truth and self-alignment. Megan shares her own unapologetic season of refresh, and together they unpack the mindset shifts, intuitive practices, and emotional breakthroughs that make lasting change possible. This episode is for anyone who has: Felt drained from giving too muchPretended to be “fine” while your spirit was begging for a breatherWanted to trust your gut, but doubted yourselfNeeded a roadmap to heal trauma, stress, or PTSDWanted to step fully into wellness, worth, and self-discoveryInside this transformative conversation, you’ll hear: Why so many people experienced a “forced reset” in 2024–2025 — and the lessons behind itHow writing and creativity become powerful tools for self-discoveryThe impact of safe, aligned relationships on your nervous systemEscaping the “I can do it all” trap, especially for solo parents, caregivers, and helpersHow to recognize intuitive red flags vs. emotional resistanceWhy asking for help is a strength, not a weaknessHow soul-level guidance leads you to the right rooms, people, and opportunitiesHealing from domestic violence, living with PTSD, and reclaiming self-worthWhat true “SoulCare” really means — beyond surface-level self-careThe shift that happens when you realize your mindset, not circumstances, is holding you backThis episode is a wake-up call for your Reset Season: ✨ You are worthy of wellness ✨ You are worthy of help ✨ You are worthy of a life that feels like yours If your spirit is whispering that it’s time to let go, press play. Your next chapter starts now. 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

    46 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    95. Feeling Stuck or Behind? How to Realign Your Life and Unlock Your Next Season

    Send us a text Feeling stuck, frustrated, or like everyone else is moving faster than you? You’re not behind—you’re out of alignment. In Episode 95, Hazel breaks down why your progress feels delayed, why opportunities aren’t showing up, and how to realign with your purpose so doors start opening again. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize when you’re out of alignmentWhy God delays opportunities and what those delays really meanHow to step confidently back into your assignmentThe hidden cost of “being strong all the time”How nostalgia and reflection can guide your next stepsWhy alignment requires community and intentional energyFirst look at the Human AF Virtual Summit: a healing-centered space for dreamers, doers, and everyday humans ready to evolveWhether you’re in London, D.C., Vegas, or anywhere in between, this episode will meet you exactly where you are—and help you start moving forward again. Reflection Prompt: Where in my life am I resisting evolution because it feels unfamiliar — and what would happen if I trusted my alignment instead? Affirmations: ✨ I evolve without losing who I am. ✨ I was chosen for this season. ✨ I don’t fold — I flow. The first look at the Human AF Virtual Summit, a healing-centered space for dreamers, doers, and everyday humans ready to evolve with intention. DM me on www.instagram.com/itshumanAF for your personal link to attend starting December 28th, 2025 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

    18 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    94. Stop Forcing, Start Flowing: Manifest from Alignment, Not Fear — How to Hold What You Pray For

    Send us a text Feeling like your prayers, goals, and dreams keep getting stuck? You might be manifesting from lack, not alignment. This episode is your wake-up call to stop forcing, start flowing, and step into blessings that are meant for you. Hazel sits down at the intersection of faith, gratitude, and growth to explore the real meaning of manifestation — beyond vision boards and Instagram quotes. From Beyoncé’s resilience to Tasha Cobbs’ faith through depression, this conversation uncovers how even the strongest people face misalignment on their journey to purpose. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: The true definition of manifestation — and why most people get it wrongHow to spot when you’re manifesting from fear instead of faithWhy protecting your peace is more important than proving your worthThe bridge between belief and follow-throughThree alignment tools Hazel personally uses when life feels heavyPowerful real-life examples from Beyoncé, Tasha Cobbs, Mariah Carey, and moreThis episode is for anyone who has ever: Felt frustrated that their prayers or dreams aren’t showing upWondered if they’re “doing it wrong” or missing a stepWanted to manifest with faith, not fearNeeded practical tools to stay aligned while holding blessingsReflection Prompts: Am I asking for what aligns with my peace — or what validates my pain?Who around me supports my growth — and who silently resists it?Affirmations: 💭 I no longer manifest from fear — I manifest from faith 💭 I’m becoming the kind of person who can hold what I’ve prayed for 💭 What’s aligned with me will always find its way back If you’ve been praying, hoping, or waiting for life to feel easier — this episode is your roadmap. It’s time to stop forcing, start flowing, and receive what’s meant for you. 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

    25 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    93. When the Year Breaks You: Healing Burnout, Reclaiming Faith & Finding Lasting Peace

    Send us a text Feeling drained, overextended, or quietly burnt out? This episode is your wake-up call to pause, reset, and rebuild from the inside out. Hazel dives deep into the real cost of burnout, the power of faith, and how to reclaim peace in a world that keeps demanding more. If you’ve been the fixer, the driver, or the visionary quietly carrying it all, this conversation is your permission slip to rest without guilt, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with your purpose. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: How to cut chaos and protect your energy with intentional boundariesWhy honoring your calling with obedience fuels sustainable growthThe secret to evolving into a calm, seasoned presence rooted in faith, clarity, and consistent actionReframing stillness as synchronization instead of stagnation“Pause before you pour” strategies to avoid burnoutMirror work to heal the fixer who forgets themselvesNavigating career and entrepreneurship without guiltRedefining peace beyond metrics, applause, and social validationVision casting with powerful five-year reflection questionsLetting go to step into your next level with faithThe role of community, accountability, and proximity to peaceThis episode is for anyone who has ever: Felt exhausted by overgiving, overperforming, or overthinkingWanted to reclaim their life from burnout and misalignmentNeeded guidance to rebuild confidence rooted in faith and self-worthSought lasting peace without sacrificing ambition or purposeReflection Prompts: Where am I overextending myself and ignoring my own needs?How can I honor my calling while protecting my energy?What boundaries do I need to create to feel aligned and at peace?Affirmations: 💭 I give myself permission to rest without guilt 💭 I rebuild from faith, clarity, and consistent action 💭 Peace is proof of my transformation Whether you’re recovering from a busy year, navigating life changes, or craving clarity and alignment, this episode gives you practical tools and spiritual insight to heal, thrive, and step fully into your purpose. 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

    24 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    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

  8. 09/18/2025

    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
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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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