The Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti B.

Shawnti Boswell
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Join host Shawnti Boswell, Master Certified Mental Health Coach, author the best-selling book, "Quiet As Kept", and journaling enthusiast, as she introduces The Quiet as Kept Podcast. In this first episode, Shawnti shares her personal journey of overcoming severe depression and anxiety, discusses the purpose of the podcast, and sets the stage for what’s to come. This podcast is a safe space to unpack the conversations we, especially in the African American community, were told to avoid. From mental health and generational trauma to self-love and journaling for healing, Shawnti keeps it real, relatable, and rooted in the belief that healing is possible for everyone. Whether you’re navigating your mental health journey, looking for balance as a professional, or just ready to start thriving, this podcast is for you. Grab your journal and tune in for honest conversations, actionable tips, and guided prompts that will help you rewrite your story.

  1. 5d ago

    S2:EP15 Peace Feels Foreign When Chaos Feels Familiar

    Have you ever prayed for peace... and then felt uncomfortable when you finally got it? Have you ever found yourself questioning healthy relationships, overthinking good situations, or creating problems where there weren't any? You might not be addicted to drama. You might be addicted to familiarity. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores why peace can feel unsettling when you've spent years surviving chaos. We'll discuss trauma, nervous system conditioning, self-sabotage, hypervigilance, and the uncomfortable truth that healing often feels boring before it feels beautiful. If you've ever wondered why calm makes you nervous, this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    12 min

  2. Jun 8

    S2:E14 The Truth About Emotional Exhaustion

    You slept. You took a day off. You tried to rest. So why are you still tired? Because not all exhaustion is physical. Sometimes your body isn't asking for sleep. It's asking for relief. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores emotional exhaustion—the kind of tired that doesn't go away after a nap. We'll discuss the signs people miss, what research says about chronic emotional stress, how emotional exhaustion affects your relationships and self-worth, and why so many high-functioning people are secretly running on empty. If you've ever felt like you're surviving instead of living, this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    11 min

  3. Jun 1

    S2:EP13-The Mental Load Nobody Sees

    Everyone can see when you're physically tired. What they don't see is the mental load you're carrying every single day. The appointments. The deadlines. The worries. The emotional labor. The constant responsibility of being the one everyone depends on. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores the invisible weight so many people carry while still showing up, smiling, and functioning. We'll discuss what the mental load really is, how it impacts mental health, why so many women find themselves emotionally exhausted, and what healing looks like when you've spent years carrying everybody else's burdens. You'll also receive guided journaling prompts to help you identify what's weighing on you and practical steps to begin putting some of that weight down. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    11 min

  4. May 25

    S2:EP12 Healing Ain’t Pretty… But Staying Stuck Ain’t Cute Either

    Healing isn’t aesthetic. It’s uncomfortable, messy, emotional, and deeply personal. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge closes out Mental Health Awareness Month with a raw conversation about what healing actually requires: accountability, honesty, boundaries, grief, and the willingness to stop romanticizing survival mode. If you’ve been saying you want peace, growth, or healing—but keep repeating the same cycles. This episode is your wake-up call. Because healing isn’t always pretty… but staying stuck will cost you your peace. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    9 min

  5. May 18

    S2:EP 11 You Can Love Your Mother and Still Need to Heal From Her

    Not every mother-daughter relationship feels safe, and that’s a truth many people struggle to say out loud. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge unpacks the complexity of loving your mother while still needing healing, boundaries, or distance. From emotional neglect to generational trauma, this conversation explores the “mother wound” and the silent guilt that often comes with it. If you’ve ever felt conflicted, hurt, or unsure how to navigate your relationship with your mother—this episode will help you make sense of it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    7 min

  6. May 10

    S2:EP10 The Pressure to Be a Good Mother Will Break You If You Let It

    Motherhood is praised publicly… and suffered through privately. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge gets real about the emotional weight of being “a good mother” and how unrealistic expectations, silent pressure, and unprocessed trauma can slowly break you down. Backed by research and lived experience, this conversation dives into mom guilt, burnout, identity loss, and the mental load that nobody talks about—especially in communities where strength is expected and struggle is hidden. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough… while running on empty—this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    7 min

  7. May 8

    S2:EP9 You Say You’re Fine… But Your Body Knows You’re Not

    Everybody keeps saying they’re “fine.”  But anxiety is loud. Burnout is real. And functioning doesn’t mean you’re okay. In this episode, I’m breaking down what mental health actually looks like when you’re the one everybody depends on. The strong one. The reliable one. The one who “got it.” Because just because you’re showing up doesn’t mean you’re not silently drowning. We’re talking high-functioning anxiety, emotional suppression, survival mode, and what your body starts doing when your mind keeps ignoring what’s real. If you’ve been pushing through instead of healing… this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    5 min

  8. Apr 27

    S2:E8- EMOTIONAL SPRING CLEANING-Let It Go for Real This Time: Closure, Release, and Choosing Yourself

    You’ve acknowledged it.  You’ve faced it.  Now it’s time to release it. In this final episode of the Emotional Spring Cleaning series, we’re talking about what it actually means to let go—for real. Not just saying “I’m done,” but emotionally detaching, reclaiming your power, and choosing yourself without guilt. Because closure doesn’t always come from them.  Sometimes it comes from you deciding you’re no longer carrying what hurt you. If you’ve been holding on to people, pain, memories, or versions of yourself that no longer align… this is your moment. You’re not starting over.  You’re starting lighter. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Shawnti Boswell is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.   Website: ShawntiRefuge.com Social media: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

    6 min
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Join host Shawnti Boswell, Master Certified Mental Health Coach, author the best-selling book, "Quiet As Kept", and journaling enthusiast, as she introduces The Quiet as Kept Podcast. In this first episode, Shawnti shares her personal journey of overcoming severe depression and anxiety, discusses the purpose of the podcast, and sets the stage for what’s to come. This podcast is a safe space to unpack the conversations we, especially in the African American community, were told to avoid. From mental health and generational trauma to self-love and journaling for healing, Shawnti keeps it real, relatable, and rooted in the belief that healing is possible for everyone. Whether you’re navigating your mental health journey, looking for balance as a professional, or just ready to start thriving, this podcast is for you. Grab your journal and tune in for honest conversations, actionable tips, and guided prompts that will help you rewrite your story.

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