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The Dark Side of the Soft Life (And How I Found My Light)
Affirmation: I shine my light bright enough for me.
Ism: You made it through the night to get to the light.
Theme: Owning your light means embracing your darkness and radiating from the inside out.
The “soft life” looks good on the ‘gram—but the truth is, real softness is earned through the hard stuff. In this special birthday-week episode, I’m celebrating the radiant, light-filled version of myself that emerged from seasons of grief, grit, and growth.
I’m sharing how shadow work, deep reflection, and embracing my full self—light and dark—helped me create a glow that’s rooted in truth, not performance. This is your reminder that the brightest light is born from the darkest nights, and your softness will always be more sustainable when you stop avoiding the hard truth.
Who This Episode Is For:
- People chasing the “soft life” without doing the inner work
- Women healing from loss, identity shifts, or life transitions
- Listeners learning to integrate their shadows with their light
- Anyone ready to shine from the inside out without shrinking
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The real meaning of the soft life (beyond aesthetics)
How to tell when you’re avoiding your shadow work
Common reasons we resist “night seasons” in life
Why grief, grit, and growth are essential for lasting radiance
Practical steps to honor your light and your shadow equally
Timestamps:
00:00 Getting to the Light
05:33 Masking Confusion, Chaos, Scars
12:31 Root Questions
15:00 Rise Questions
18:16 Steps to honor your light
RESOURCES & LINKS
📦 Pre-Order the Hey Friend, Hey Affirmation Card Deck: https://www.heyfriendhey.com
🌴 Join me at the Glow Forward Retreat in Thailand 2026: https://forms.gle/YqM65GyivEEP9V4U9
Want to send yourself a love letter:
https://www.futureme.org/r/bdd46875
Follow & Connect:
Instagram & Threads: @itskenishab
Podcast Instagram, Threads, and TikTok: @2thecrownpod
Listen to From the Ground to the Crown on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Tags:From the Ground to the Crown, Soft Life, Shadow Work, Healing Journey, Self Growth, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Mindset Shift, Emotional Healing, Glow Up, Grief Healing, Inner Work, Kenisha B, Self Love, Radiance, Light and Shadow, Authentic Living, Healing Podcast, Growth Mindset, Black Women Healing, Transformation Journey
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By Kenisha B.Affirmation: I shine my light bright enough for me.
Ism: You made it through the night to get to the light.
Theme: Owning your light means embracing your darkness and radiating from the inside out.
The “soft life” looks good on the ‘gram—but the truth is, real softness is earned through the hard stuff. In this special birthday-week episode, I’m celebrating the radiant, light-filled version of myself that emerged from seasons of grief, grit, and growth.
I’m sharing how shadow work, deep reflection, and embracing my full self—light and dark—helped me create a glow that’s rooted in truth, not performance. This is your reminder that the brightest light is born from the darkest nights, and your softness will always be more sustainable when you stop avoiding the hard truth.
Who This Episode Is For:
- People chasing the “soft life” without doing the inner work
- Women healing from loss, identity shifts, or life transitions
- Listeners learning to integrate their shadows with their light
- Anyone ready to shine from the inside out without shrinking
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The real meaning of the soft life (beyond aesthetics)
How to tell when you’re avoiding your shadow work
Common reasons we resist “night seasons” in life
Why grief, grit, and growth are essential for lasting radiance
Practical steps to honor your light and your shadow equally
Timestamps:
00:00 Getting to the Light
05:33 Masking Confusion, Chaos, Scars
12:31 Root Questions
15:00 Rise Questions
18:16 Steps to honor your light
RESOURCES & LINKS
📦 Pre-Order the Hey Friend, Hey Affirmation Card Deck: https://www.heyfriendhey.com
🌴 Join me at the Glow Forward Retreat in Thailand 2026: https://forms.gle/YqM65GyivEEP9V4U9
Want to send yourself a love letter:
https://www.futureme.org/r/bdd46875
Follow & Connect:
Instagram & Threads: @itskenishab
Podcast Instagram, Threads, and TikTok: @2thecrownpod
Listen to From the Ground to the Crown on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Tags:From the Ground to the Crown, Soft Life, Shadow Work, Healing Journey, Self Growth, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Mindset Shift, Emotional Healing, Glow Up, Grief Healing, Inner Work, Kenisha B, Self Love, Radiance, Light and Shadow, Authentic Living, Healing Podcast, Growth Mindset, Black Women Healing, Transformation Journey