The Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti Refuge
Join host Shawnti Refuge, 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.
The Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti Refuge
Episode 37: “Why Peace Feels Unfamiliar When You’re Used to Surviving”
Ever prayed for peace… only to panic when you finally got it?
In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge breaks down why peace can feel uncomfortable when survival mode has been your normal. From pacing in a quiet house to over-functioning when no one even asked you to, this one goes deep into the nervous system, trauma patterns, and why so many of us sabotage our stillness.
You'll learn:
- Why peace can feel like a threat when you're used to chaos
- How generational roles and childhood conditioning keep us in “fix-it” mode
- The power of journaling to retrain your nervous system
- One journaling prompt to help you finally sit with safety without guilt
This is your sign to reclaim your calm — before life gets loud again.
🖤 New series + workshops are coming soon:
→ Fallin’ For My Damn Self
→ The Audacity of a Healing Woman Workshop
Grab your journal. We’re doing the real work over here.
Shawnti Refuge 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:
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