The Quiet As Kept Podcast With Shawnti B.

Season 2 Finale: The Rebrand Nobody Saw Coming

This season we've talked about emotional exhaustion, carrying invisible burdens, healing, peace, and what happens when you ignore yourself for too long. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain. This isn't just a conversation about rebranding my business. It's a conversation about rebranding my life. In this season finale of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, I'm sharing what has changed behind the scenes, lessons from divorce, what healing still looks like in real time, and why I've decided to stop performing strength and start embracing authenticity. If you've been feeling called to reinvent yourself, let go of old versions of who you used to be, or finally choose yourself, this episode is for you. Plus, I'll share what's next, including my free Clarity Calls, one-on-one coaching openings in August, and when you can expect Season 3. Let's talk about it. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/support] Shawnti Boswell 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: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

S2:EP16 What Happens When You Ignore Yourself Too Long?

At some point, your mind, body, and spirit stop whispering. They start screaming. The anxiety.  The burnout.  The resentment.  The exhaustion.  The feeling that you've somehow lost yourself. None of it happens overnight. It happens when you've spent years ignoring your own needs while showing up for everyone else. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores the consequences of self-abandonment, why so many people lose themselves while trying to save everyone else, and how to begin reconnecting with the version of yourself you've neglected for far too long. If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "What happened to me?" this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/support] Shawnti Boswell 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: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

S2:EP15 Peace Feels Foreign When Chaos Feels Familiar

Have you ever prayed for peace... and then felt uncomfortable when you finally got it? Have you ever found yourself questioning healthy relationships, overthinking good situations, or creating problems where there weren't any? You might not be addicted to drama. You might be addicted to familiarity. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores why peace can feel unsettling when you've spent years surviving chaos. We'll discuss trauma, nervous system conditioning, self-sabotage, hypervigilance, and the uncomfortable truth that healing often feels boring before it feels beautiful. If you've ever wondered why calm makes you nervous, this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/support] Shawnti Boswell 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: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

S2:E14 The Truth About Emotional Exhaustion

You slept. You took a day off. You tried to rest. So why are you still tired? Because not all exhaustion is physical. Sometimes your body isn't asking for sleep. It's asking for relief. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores emotional exhaustion—the kind of tired that doesn't go away after a nap. We'll discuss the signs people miss, what research says about chronic emotional stress, how emotional exhaustion affects your relationships and self-worth, and why so many high-functioning people are secretly running on empty. If you've ever felt like you're surviving instead of living, this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/support] Shawnti Boswell 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: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals

S2:EP13-The Mental Load Nobody Sees

Everyone can see when you're physically tired. What they don't see is the mental load you're carrying every single day. The appointments. The deadlines. The worries. The emotional labor. The constant responsibility of being the one everyone depends on. In this episode of The Quiet As Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge explores the invisible weight so many people carry while still showing up, smiling, and functioning. We'll discuss what the mental load really is, how it impacts mental health, why so many women find themselves emotionally exhausted, and what healing looks like when you've spent years carrying everybody else's burdens. You'll also receive guided journaling prompts to help you identify what's weighing on you and practical steps to begin putting some of that weight down. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2331637/support] Shawnti Boswell 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: IG: @shawntirefugejournals FB: Shawnti Boswell TikTok: @shawntijournalbae YouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals