Keeping it Real on Purpose

Edna J. White
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Helping you rebuild after survival through real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical clarity for your next move. On this channel, we talk about life experiences, emotional patterns, money mindset, relationships, and purpose—so you can stop repeating cycles and start building a life that actually reflects who you are becoming. Real stories. Real insight. Real direction.

  1. Healing from a Toxic Relationship & Emotional Abuse (A Powerful Poetry Story)

    3d ago

    Healing from a Toxic Relationship & Emotional Abuse (A Powerful Poetry Story)

    What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away? In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen Angel, a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships. Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences of women everywhere, this fictional poetic journey dives deep into the blurred lines between love and hate, attachment and destruction. This is more than a conversation about poetry—this is about recognizing patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing yourself. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it.

    23 min
  2. Stop Managing Trauma: Breaking the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle

    Jun 18

    Stop Managing Trauma: Breaking the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle

    Most people think they are healing, but they are actually just becoming better at reacting to chaos. In this powerhouse episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Brooke Deanne is not a coach, not a therapist, and not another spiritual influencer with surface-level advice. She is an Initiator for women who have survived trauma but haven’t yet met the woman they’re becoming, while exposing the truth about narcissistic abuse. Discover why your body is still stuck in survival mode long after the relationship has ended and how to identify the invisible strings that keep you tethered to the past. This isn't just about understanding the narcissist; it’s about reclaiming your nervous system and moving from a state of constant defense to true, soul-deep recovery. Here are my links! Love Template Quiz http://lovetemplate.brookedeanne.com/ #NarcissisticAbuse #SurvivalMode #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthMatters

    41 min
  3. Stop Masking Symptoms: The Truth About Healing Your Body From Within

    Jun 11

    Stop Masking Symptoms: The Truth About Healing Your Body From Within

    Are you tired of quick fixes that never last? It's time to stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of your fatigue and health struggles. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we dive into the transformative world of detoxification and gut health with a mentor who has spent over two decades mastering the art of energy restoration. Discover why true health isn't something you buy—it's something you unlock by restoring your body's natural ecosystem. Learn the philosophy of inward healing and gain the clarity you need to reclaim your vitality and achieve your highest wellness goals through a dedicated, natural approach. #GutHealthMatters #NaturalDetox #EnergyRestoration #HolisticWellness

    39 min
  4. Stop Surviving, Start Living: Somatic Secrets to Soul Alignment

    Jun 3

    Stop Surviving, Start Living: Somatic Secrets to Soul Alignment

    Are you tired of just getting through the day? It’s time to graduate from survival mode and step into a life that actually feels like yours. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we dive deep into the mythic heroine's journey to uncover the "innate medicine" hidden inside your own body. Learn how to interpret your internal ecosystem—restoring your soil, rivers, and stars—to transform your deepest pain into your greatest superpower. We’re moving past the surface to experience the raw alchemy that occurs when your struggle finally becomes your path forward. #SomaticHealing #SoulAlignment #BreakTheCycle #HealingJourney

    29 min
  5. You Can’t Heal What You Keep Repeating: Breaking Trauma Cycles

    May 27

    You Can’t Heal What You Keep Repeating: Breaking Trauma Cycles

    You can’t heal what you keep repeating. If you’re still attracting the same relationships… making the same decisions… or ending up in the same emotional cycles—this isn’t coincidence. It’s a pattern. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Anne Peshka to break down how trauma cycles are formed—and why awareness alone isn’t enough to break them. In this conversation, we cover: Why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships and lifeHow trauma shapes your mindset, behavior, and resultsThe difference between understanding your past and actually changing itWhat it takes to interrupt the cycle and create a new outcomeThis isn’t about staying in the story. This is about changing what the story keeps producing. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it. Book your Next Move Profit Strategy Session — the link is under this video: https://payhip.com/b/FXaZh Turning life’s pain into purpose—one real story at a time. #TraumaHealing #BreakTheCycle #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #PatternInterrupter #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

    32 min
  6. Grief Isn’t the Breakdown—It’s the Reorganization

    May 20

    Grief Isn’t the Breakdown—It’s the Reorganization

    Grief isn’t just something you “get through.” It reorganizes everything—your identity, your relationships, and the way you move through life. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Marcia Earhart for a real conversation about what grief actually does beneath the surface—and why so many people feel lost long after the loss. This isn’t about coping. This is about understanding the shift. In this episode, we break down: Why grief is not a breakdown—but a full life reorganizationHow loss impacts your identity, decisions, and emotional patternsThe hidden behaviors grief creates (shutdown, overthinking, isolation)What it looks like to rebuild your life without abandoning yourselfIf you’ve been told to “move on” but something still feels off—this is the conversation you need. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it. Book your Next Move Profit Strategy Session — https://payhip.com/b/FXaZh Turning life’s pain into purpose—one real story at a time. #GriefHealing #LifeAfterLoss #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

    34 min
  7. They Took Her Title Not Her Power The Truth About Resilience Under Fire

    May 13

    They Took Her Title Not Her Power The Truth About Resilience Under Fire

    They took her title—but they couldn’t take her power. In this episode, I sit down with TaShun Bowden-Lewis to unpack what really happens when the position is gone, the recognition fades, and you’re left facing who you are without the title. TaShun made history as Connecticut’s first Black Chief Public Defender—but two years later, she was fired following months of disagreements with the agency’s oversight body, accusations of workplace misconduct, and a highly contentious hearing. And that’s where most people stop the story. But we don’t. We go deeper into what it means to stand in your identity when everything external is challenged—resilience under pressure, navigating public scrutiny, and separating who you are from what you held. TaShun shares what it really took to face the internal battle, process the fallout, and begin rebuilding from a place no one can take from her again. If you’ve ever felt pushed out, misrepresented, or forced to start over in a way you didn’t choose, this conversation will challenge how you see loss—and show you where your real power has been all along. This isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about rebuilding from a place they can’t touch. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it. Book your Clarity Session: https://koalendar.com/e/90minuteclaritysession

    26 min
  8. She Turned Trauma Into Children’s Books… But It Started With Pain, Loss, and Toxic Love

    May 6

    She Turned Trauma Into Children’s Books… But It Started With Pain, Loss, and Toxic Love

    In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Ashley Donegan shares how her journey through trauma, loss, and toxic relationships became the foundation for purpose—and powerful storytelling. After surviving a near-fatal head-on collision caused by a drunk driver, Ashley found herself navigating a series of painful life experiences, including toxic relationships, divorce, and the devastating loss of a miscarriage with twins. At one point, all she saw for her life was becoming a mother—and even that path came with deep emotional challenges. But everything shifted when she finally had her daughter. That moment became her turning point. Together, they now co-create children’s books like Pirate Chickens Under Attack and Adventures of Snuggs, transforming pain into creativity, connection, and legacy. This episode explores: How trauma can distort self-worth and relationship choicesThe emotional impact of miscarriage and lossWhat toxic love really looks like when you’re inside itHow motherhood can awaken purposeTurning pain into something meaningful for the next generationIf you’ve ever questioned your worth, stayed too long in the wrong relationship, or wondered how to turn your story into something powerful—this conversation will meet you right where you are. Your past may have shaped you… but it doesn’t have to define what you create next.

    26 min
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Helping you rebuild after survival through real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical clarity for your next move. On this channel, we talk about life experiences, emotional patterns, money mindset, relationships, and purpose—so you can stop repeating cycles and start building a life that actually reflects who you are becoming. Real stories. Real insight. Real direction.

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  • Creator
    Edna J. White
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Edna J. White
  • Show Website
    Keeping it Real on Purpose

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