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Black Messy Mindful

by Marilyn Julia Brown

We aren’t just put here on this Earth to survive. I believe the goal is to THRIVE! But, thriving is not easy, it can be very messy! The journey of living mindfully as a Black person in America is challenging but full of magic. Join Marilyn Julia, LMFT, a licensed mental health professional/ holistic energy healer/ registered yoga teacher, and storyteller as she and her guests discuss holistic wellness, black culture and media sharing an offering of inspiring, humorous, and raw stories of the black messy mindful journey, for the CULTURE! Cover art by Marilyn Julia

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Episodes

  1. Let The Thug Tears Flow: Emotional Expression Facilitates Healing

    On this week's episode of Black Messy Mindful, our host Marilyn Julia is sharing the why and how of emotional expression. Why it’s important for all of us, (thugs included), and how to start tapping in to them now. Produced by: Liberated Well Productions. Hosted by: Marilyn Julia Brown, LMFT, RYT...

  2. What I’m Loving: Messy Mindful Media!

    This week I give you a run down of the a few of the things I’m consuming and loving in media at the moment! Stories help us process and cope and always have and we are in a time where we have so much access to so many incredible stories! We talk feel good tv and discuss Rupaul’s Drag Race All…

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  3. Honor Your Emotions: Affirmation & Self-Reflection

    On this week's episode of Black Messy Mindful, our host Marilyn Julia is pouring into you with affirmations and self-reflection questions centered around honoring your emotions. Produced by: Liberated Well Productions. Hosted by: Marilyn Julia Brown, LMFT, RYT Www.marilynjulia.com Instagram:...

  4. Gratitude in Practice

    Black Messy Mindful is officially back with weekly episodes bringing you wisdom and wellness for the culture! In this episode, our host Marilyn Julia shares her manifestation cheat codes rooted in a mindful gratitude practice. Grab a notebook and pen because we are dropping gems this week!…

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  5. The Chloe Bailey Effect: New Season Preview

    Black Messy Mindful is back and we’re bringing you more wisdom and wellness for the culture! In this episode our host Marilyn Julia previews the new season and stans Chloe Bailey’s unapologetic shine!

  6. Juneteenth 2020: The Revolution Has Arrived

    Today is Juneteenth and the revolution has arrived! Let's talk liberation, Black Lives Matter, protesting, policing, and dive into my spiritual perspective on the current state of the world.

  7. Black Messy Mindful Turns 1!!

    May 31st is the one year anniversary of the Black Messy MIndful Podcast so we are going live on Instagram to celebrate with the amazing listeners! We will be talking all things wisdom and wellness, I'll be pulling cards, and we will be joined by YOU the listeners and a surprise guest from season…

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  8. Black Hair Story

    Here's my Black hair story! I've been wanting to talk hair on the podcast for a while! Watching the "Hair Day" episode of Blackish on ABC a few weeks ago inspired me and I recorded this episode immediately after I watched it. Ayanna Pressley Alopecia story on The Root

  9. Chill Out, It’s Only Mercury Retrograde

    Something was on my mind so I’m back and sharing my thoughts on Mercury in retrograde!

  10. So...I Have Opinions

    Season 1 Finale! I’m introducing a new show format for season 2! I’m chatting about Kanye’s Sunday Service, Witch Walk in Santa Ana and more! Witch Walk Downtown Santa Ana! Info: @witchwalkdtsa founder @hypepriestess A few amazing vendors and healers I mentioned, DJ: @moonflowervibes...

  11. Do it Afraid

    Marilyn Julia, MFT is joined by millennial artist, educator, and recent college graduate, Miss Maxx Imani! We are discussing a little bit of everything as Miss Maxx shares her messy mindful journey through life as a young black creative! Connect with Miss Maxx Imani via Instagram…

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  12. Heal Thyself: The Wellness Blueprint with Dr. Lisa

    In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Lisa Upshaw, a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and holistic health practitioner in Los Angeles who shares how and why she created The Wellness Blueprint to address imbalances first in herself and then, in the broader community! You can find Dr. Lisa at...

  13. You're not Okay, Sis: Depression Hits Us Hard

    This week I'm joined by Sharr Smith, MA. Known to many friends as the Soul Soother and Energy Whisperer, Sharr Smith is an Intuitive Coach, Spiritual Teacher, & Empathic Healer and she is sharing her raw and real testimony of moving through depression. We discussed trauma and severe almost fatal...

  14. Chakras, and Crystals, and Thoughts, Oh My!

    In episode 4, Marilyn Julia shares some of her favorite resources and tools to support a spiritual awakening! Part 1 is all therapy tools and part 2 is full of metaphysical energy healing tools to support your growth! As always, this show is not meant to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy!…

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  15. Liberation One Breath at a Time with Alli Simon

    Marilyn Julia, MFT is joined by certified yoga and meditation facilitator Alli Simon discussing loss, liberation, purpose, and how connecting to the breath is a vehicle for profound healing! Connect with Alli Simon at www.allisimon.com Instagram @OMGIRLALLI Alli's recommendations for the culture!...

  16. Permission to Evolve with Joi K. Madison

    Marilyn Julia, MFT is joined by international speaker founder of the Club of Hearts, Joi K. Madison aka Tupac Chopra discussing the messy mindful journey of evolving past where you thought you were intended to be. You can connect with Joi K. Madison on Instagram @joihearts Level up by joining the...

  17. Wisdom and Wellness for the Culture!

    Welcome to Black Messy Mindful where we talk wisdom and wellness for the culture! In the first episode licensed psychotherapist and holistic healer Marilyn Julia shares her inspiration for creating Black Messy Mindful, a preview of the upcoming season, and offers some healing tools to support…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We aren’t just put here on this Earth to survive. I believe the goal is to THRIVE! But, thriving is not easy, it can be very messy! The journey of living mindfully as a Black person in America is challenging but full of magic. Join Marilyn Julia, LMFT, a licensed mental health professional/ holistic energy healer/ registered yoga teacher, and storyteller as she and her guests discuss holistic wellness, black culture and media sharing an offering of inspiring, humorous, and raw stories of the black messy mindful journey, for the CULTURE! Cover art by Marilyn Julia

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Marilyn Julia Brown

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We aren’t just put here on this Earth to survive. I believe the goal is to THRIVE! But, thriving is not easy, it can be very messy! The journey of living mindfully as a Black person in America is challenging but full of magic. Join Marilyn Julia, LMFT, a licensed mental health professional/...

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Black Messy Mindful is created and hosted by Marilyn Julia Brown.
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