🎙️ Episode 22: Breaking the Stigma – Talking About Mental Health in the Black Community

In this powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge gets real about the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community. She shares her personal story, the psychology behind silence, and journaling tools to help you speak your truth. Whether you’ve been dismissed, overlooked, or told to “just be strong,” this episode reminds you: strength is also softness.🎧 Listen now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for resources, journals, and support.Send us Fan MailSupport the showShawnti 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.comSocial media:IG: @shawntirefugejournalsFB: Shawnti BoswellTikTok: @shawntijournalbaeYouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals