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
Healing Through The Holidays Episode 2: When Family Ain’t Safe
Some homes feel like healing, others feel like history. In this week’s episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about the emotional reality of family gatherings during the holidays — and how to protect your peace when family ain’t safe. Learn how to set boundaries, redefine love, and give yourself permission to choose distance without guilt.
✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTS
Pull out your journal, sis. Let’s unpack this together:
- Who do I become when I’m around my family, and is that version of me still serving me?
- What’s one boundary I’ve been too afraid to set with a relative, and what would it sound like to say it out loud?
- What does “safety” look and feel like for me this season?
- How can I honor my healing without needing others to understand it?
Give yourself space to write the truth — even if it stings. Because awareness is the first step to peace.
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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.
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