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
FEB26- EP3: Self-Abandonment Isn’t a Personality Trait
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Self-abandonment often gets mislabeled as being “too nice,” “too accommodating,” or “just the way you are”—but it’s actually a learned survival response.
In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores how self-abandonment forms, why choosing yourself can feel uncomfortable, and how to begin prioritizing your needs without guilt or emotional shutdown. This episode includes reflective journaling prompts and grounded insight for anyone healing from people-pleasing, burnout, or emotional overgiving.
✨ Topics include:
- What self-abandonment really looks like
- Why prioritizing yourself feels unsafe
- Self-respect vs. self-sacrifice
- Guided journaling for boundary awareness
Visit ShawntiRefugeJournals.com for more mental health resources.
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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