It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awareness, Building Confidence and Purpose

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It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awareness, Building Confidence and Purpose episodes

June 05, 202581. Authentically You: Breaking Free from Shame and Living on Your Terms
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If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start building a life aligned with your true purpose—this episode is for you.

Did you know? Research shows only 10-15% of people are truly self-aware (Harvard Business Review). The rest? Are stuck in cycles of programming, conditioning, and societal expectations—living lives they didn’t actually choose.

But not you. Not anymore.

This is your invitation to wake up to YOU—your values, your voice, your version of success.

🚀 In this powerful episode, we unpack:
✅ What self-awareness really is—and why it’s the key to living life on YOUR terms
✅ Why you deserve to explore, create, and color outside the lines (without guilt!)
✅ How identity can be shaped by shame—and how to reclaim it
✅ The truth about shame: how childhood wounds, comparison, and societal pressure keep us stuck
✅ Why your healing is relational—identity is healed in community, not in isolation
✅ A new model of growth: like trees, true growth happens upward and downward at the same time
✅ Why external validation (followers, likes) is an illusion—and what actually matters
✅ The transformative power of visual connection and in-person community—and how YOU can be part of it
✅ Why NOW is the time to redefine your life—and why this podcast is here to support you every step of the way

✨ THIS IS YOUR SIGN:
You are allowed to evolve.
You are allowed to question what you’ve been taught.
You are allowed to create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

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This is where the deeper conversations are happening—visual connection, intentional community, and elevated spaces where you can grow, heal, and THRIVE.

🔥 Your next step:
🎧 Binge the top episodes—start with Episode 74 if you haven’t yet.
⭐ Leave a review if this resonated—your words help us reach more people.
💌 Share this episode with your friends, your community, your sister circle—because we are building this movement together.

You are worthy of a life designed by YOU.
Let’s keep becoming—one conversation at a time.

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June 04, 2025Bonus Episode: Crime Scene Review – Healing Your Emotional Baggage (No Police Tape Needed)
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In this special bonus episode of Crimes of the Soul: Unraveling the Truth, we dive into the emotional crime scene we all carry with us: our emotional baggage. No police tape required—this isn’t about solving crimes, but about unpacking the hidden wounds, traumas, and unresolved pain that shape our decisions and relationships.
Join host Hazel Atkinson-Brown as we take an honest look at the emotional baggage we all carry and how it impacts our personal growth. In this episode, we explore how unaddressed emotions can affect our actions, just like any crime scene, and how understanding and healing these emotional wounds can lead to profound transformation.
Through relatable stories, reflection prompts, and actionable insights, this episode will guide you on a journey of self-awareness and healing. Whether you’re facing past trauma, past regrets, or simply looking to shed some emotional weight, this episode offers valuable tools to help you clear your emotional crime scene and start living fully in the present.
If you're ready to face your emotional baggage head-on, this bonus episode is for you. Let’s unpack it together.
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May 22, 202580. This Is Where Growth Happens: Facing Fear, Finding Freedom & Betting on Yourself
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This is where the real growth happens.
Life doesn’t slow down — and neither do you. In this powerful episode, Hazel explores the messy middle: that sacred space between starting and arriving where courage is tested daily and transformation unfolds one imperfect step at a time.
You’ll discover:
• Why perfection isn’t the goal — presence and progress are
• How fear gets quieter the more you consistently move toward it
• Why imperfect action beats overthinking every single time
• How to heal and build simultaneously — being soft and strategic
• The power of re-grounding and reconnecting with your centered self
• Why small, consistent actions increase success rates by over 60%
• How to align with your purpose and bet on yourself boldly
This episode is your reminder that growth doesn’t come from getting it all right — it comes from showing up anyway. You’re already becoming the person you’re destined to be.
If this resonates, you’ll also love:
• Episode 74 — “Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth”
• Episode 78 — “Breaking Through Self-Doubt: Trusting Divine Timing & Thriving in the Messy Middle”
• Episode 77 — “Pause, Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow”
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25 min
May 15, 202579. You’ve Been Becoming All Along: Choosing Joy, Healing, and Thriving in Your Next Season
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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "I should be further along by now" or "I'm tired of starting over?" If so, this episode is for you.
You’ve been becoming all along.
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further by now” or “I’m tired of starting over”? If so, this episode is for you. Hazel sits down with returning guest Keondra (first featured in Episode 66) for a transformational conversation about personal growth, emotional healing, and choosing joy on purpose, even when life feels uncertain.
Together, they unpack what it really means to spiral upward — to evolve through confusion, grief, transitions, and self-doubt while trusting that every season has been preparing you for the one you’re stepping into now.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why your personal growth doesn’t need to look like a highlight reel to be valid
• How to clear emotional clutter and make space for what matters most
• The connection between healing, identity, and purpose
• Why you’re blooming even when it feels like you’re behind
• How to stop editing your journey and start trusting your becoming
If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, caught between who you were and who you’re becoming, this is your reminder:
• You are not behind.
• You are not broken.
• You are already enough — and becoming more every day.
If this resonates, you’ll also love:
• Episode 74 — “Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth”
• Episode 78 — “Breaking Through Self-Doubt: Trusting Divine Timing & Thriving in the Messy Middle”
• Episode 75 — “You’re Not Failing — You’re in the Wrong Room: Finding Alignment, Self-Worth & Your Next Level”
This episode is for anyone stepping into a new season, navigating change, or learning to choose joy, purpose, and peace — right now.
🔔 Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that they’re already becoming everything they’re meant to be.
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31 min
May 08, 202578. Breaking Through Self-Doubt: Trusting Divine Timing & Thriving in the Messy Middle
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Obedience without clarity. Trusting divine timing. Navigating the messy middle where it feels like nothing’s happening — but everything is shifting.

Have you ever felt like you’ve followed God’s nudge, only to find yourself standing still, questioning if you got it wrong? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Hazel opens up about self-doubt, purpose, and what it really means to wait well when the outcome isn’t visible yet.

Here’s the truth no one talks about:
• You don’t reap what you sow in the same season
• Shame attacks your identity — not your effort — to keep you stuck
• Fear often shows up right before your biggest breakthrough
• Divine timing isn’t late — it’s strategic

If you’ve been in a waiting season, wrestling with uncertainty and wondering if you’re behind, this is your reminder: you’re not lost, you’re being led.

You’ll discover:
• How to release shame and silence your inner critic
• The psychology of fear spirals and how to move through them
• Why trusting unseen progress is the key to unlocking your next level
• How to let go of societal timelines and honor your unique process

📊 Did you know? Over 60% of women entrepreneurs say self-doubt is their biggest barrier to growth. Let’s change that together.

If this resonates, you’ll also love:
• Episode 74 — “Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth”
• Episode 75 — “You’re Not Failing — You’re in the Wrong Room: Finding Alignment, Self-Worth & Your Next Level”
• Episode 76 — “Pauses with Purpose: Embracing Rest, Divine Redirection & Letting Go of FOMO”

The messy middle isn’t wasted — it’s where identity, faith, and resilience are forged.

🔔 Subscribe now and share this episode with someone navigating uncertainty, waiting on clarity, or questioning their purpose. You never know who needs this reminder today.

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May 01, 202577. Pause, Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow
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Pause, Please Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow
I know, you're probably like ma'am, things are feeling more than slow...
Feeling stuck? Wondering why your goals still feel so far away? You’re not failing — you’re just in a paused season.

In this motivational episode, Hazel unpacks the psychology of consistency and why the most successful people aren’t the most talented — they’re the most persistent. Whether you’re growing a business, rebuilding after a setback, or simply trying to keep going when no one’s clapping, this is your reminder that slow progress is still progress.

You’ll discover:
• Why consistency beats talent every time — backed by psychological science
• How to reframe slow seasons as essential building blocks of success
• Simple strategies to stay confident and motivated when results aren’t instant
• How to keep momentum alive in silent seasons when nobody’s watching
• The 8% mindset: what separates dreamers from doers — and how you can join them

If this resonates, you’ll also love:
• Episode 74 — “Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth”
• Episode 76 — “Pauses with Purpose: Embracing Rest, Divine Redirection & Letting Go of FOMO”
• Episode 18 — “Rest Isn’t Laziness: How to Reclaim Your Energy & Protect Your Peace”

“Your consistency is your superpower. You’re not just surviving — you’re becoming.” ✨

🔔 Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who’s ready to keep going, even when progress feels painfully slow.

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13 min
April 24, 202576. Pauses with Purpose: Embracing Rest, Divine Redirection & Letting Go of FOMO
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In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is packed with purpose?
In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is actually packed with purpose?
In this grounding episode, Hazel invites you to release the pressure to constantly produce, prove, or perform. Whether you’re navigating an unexpected transition, experiencing a spiritual slowdown, or questioning what’s next, this conversation will remind you that stillness isn’t stagnation — it’s sacred alignment.
You’ll discover:
• How to recognize when a pause is God’s redirection or divine protection
• Why your identity isn’t tied to productivity or achievements
• The hidden power of rest, retreat, and reevaluation
• How to heal from burnout and embrace quiet seasons without guilt
• Why letting go of FOMO leads to deeper faith, clarity, and alignment
If this resonates, you’ll also love:
• Episode 18 — “Rest Isn’t Laziness: How to Reclaim Your Energy & Protect Your Peace” 💤
• Episode 70 — “Silencing Self-Doubt: Overcoming Fear, Building Self-Worth & Unlocking Your Power”
• Episode 75 — “You’re Not Failing — You’re in the Wrong Room: Finding Alignment, Self-Worth & Your Next Level”
Your purpose isn’t passing you by — it’s being refined in your rest. Sometimes, the greatest growth happens in the stillness.
🔔 Subscribe now and share this episode with someone navigating burnout, uncertainty, or divine redirection.
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April 17, 202575. You’re Not Failing — You’re in the Wrong Room: Finding Alignment, Self-Worth & Your Next Level
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Have you ever felt like you're giving everything you've got, yet still being overlooked? What if you’ve been doing everything right… just in the wrong rooms?
In this powerful episode, Hazel explores the hidden cost of misalignment — the jobs, relationships, and spaces that force us to shrink ourselves instead of expanding into our purpose. Through raw storytelling, including personal lessons from being in the wrong professional circles and even losing a job, Hazel shows you how the very moments that break us can push us closer to alignment.
You’ll discover:
• Why self-worth suffers when you stay in spaces that don’t see you
• How to recognize when you’ve outgrown a room, relationship, or opportunity
• Why alignment accelerates growth and attracts the right people, places, and opportunities
• How to stop seeking validation in spaces that were never designed to understand your light
If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt overlooked despite giving your all, this episode will shift everything you thought about success, belonging, and growth.
If this resonates, binge these next:
• Episode 74 — “Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth”
• Episode 72 — “Stop Comparing Yourself Online: Social Media, Self-Worth & Living Authentically”
• Episode 79 — “Redefining Worth & Choosing Yourself”
You are not behind. You are not failing. You are just overdue for the rooms and relationships that reflect your brilliance.
🔔 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who feels stuck — it might be the reminder they need to walk toward their right table and next level.
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December 05, 202474. Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway: Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence & Unlocking Growth
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What if fear was not the villain in your story, but the hero? Join me, Hazel Brown, as we explore this bold concept in "The Fearless Pursuit of Growth."
Fear isn’t your enemy — it’s your compass.
What if the thing you fear most is actually the signal you’re on the edge of transformation? In this breakthrough episode, Hazel shares her personal journey of overcoming fear, building confidence, and stepping into her highest potential — even when self-doubt tried to stop her.
You’ll discover:
• Why fear signals growth, not failure
• How to build unshakable confidence through imperfect action
• Practical steps to move beyond self-doubt and into your purpose
• Why waiting for the “perfect moment” keeps you stuck
If you’re ready to stop letting fear control your life, this episode is your roadmap to clarity, courage, and change.
If this resonates, binge these next:
• Episode 70 — “Silencing Self-Doubt: How to Stop Believing the Lies in Your Head”
• Episode 72 — “Stop Comparing Yourself Online: The Truth About Social Media, Self-Worth & Authentic Living”
• Episode 79 — “Redefining Worth & Choosing Yourself”
Your next level is waiting — but you’ll have to walk through fear to get there.
🔔 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to break free from fear, claim their inner power, and start living their boldest life.
Remember:
Fear isn’t here to stop you; it’s here to signal that you’re on the edge of something transformative. Instead of saying, ‘I’m scared, so I’ll stop,’ try saying, ‘I’m scared, so this must mean I’m growing.’ Lean into that feeling—it’s where the magic happens."

"There’s no such thing as the perfect moment to start. Waiting for all the stars to align is just fear in disguise. Your job is to take the first step, even if it’s small, and let the momentum build. Remember, confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes after."

Fear often grows when we sit still. The cure? Action.

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November 28, 202474. Navigating Emotions with Gratitude and Reflection with Hazel Brown
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Have you ever wondered why the holidays can bring an unexpected twist of joy and sorrow? Join me, Hazel Brown, as I unravel the emotional tapestry of the holiday season. This episode of "It's the Human Experience Podcast" explores the delicate balance of happiness and grief that many of us feel this time of year. Drawing from my personal stories, I delve into how the absence of loved ones can be felt more keenly now, yet through living in the moment and cherishing small joys, we can navigate this emotional complexity. Discover how gratitude acts not as a mask for pain but as a lens through which we can see life's challenges more clearly. Whether you're surrounded by family or spending time solo, the insights shared here will help you create a nurturing space for growth and reflection through journaling and voice recording.

Let's embrace the human experience together, fostering curiosity and gratitude as tools to redefine our future. I invite you to share your own reflections to keep this conversation meaningful and impactful. Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected with our community online as we continue to explore the fullness of our shared experiences. Don't forget to revisit some of our most popular episodes, like Episode 22 on healing your inner child and Episode 44 on living purposefully, to further inspire and guide your journey. Let's keep growing and glowing together, and remember, the holiday season is a time to acknowledge the full spectrum of our emotions while finding comfort in the duality of joy and grief.
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