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Keeping it Real on Purpose
by Edna J. White
Helping you rebuild after survival through real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical clarity for your next move. On this channel, we talk about life experiences, emotional patterns, money mindset, relationships, and purpose—so you can stop repeating cycles and start building a life that actually reflects who you are becoming. Real stories. Real insight. Real direction.
Episodes
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Abuse in Higher Education Exposed | Power, Silence & Survival
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Abuse in higher education is more common than people think—and far more hidden than it should be. In this episode, we sit down with Julie Cruse—writer, advocate, and founder of...
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When Life Changes Everything | A Mother’s Journey Raising a Disabled Child
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Your life doesn’t go the way you planned… and then you have to find the strength to love, lead, and show up anyway. In this episode, Amanda Wais shares her raw journey of being a parent to a...
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Why you feel lonely in relationships and how to fix it fast.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people don’t feel lonely because they’re alone. They feel lonely because they’re not seen, not heard, and not connected—even in a relationship. In this episode, Stacy Rocklein and I break...
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Why Businesses Fail: How to Scale One That Works
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most business owners think growth is the goal. But what happens when your business grows faster than you’re prepared for? In this episode, Nathan Baws breaks down what smart business owners do...
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From Addiction & Incarceration to 7 Figures | The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people think their past is what’s holding them back. In this episode, Ken Miller—published author, national speaker, and 7-figure business owner—shares how he went from addiction and...
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Co-Parenting with an Emotionally Unavailable Ex (Why It Feels So Hard & What to Do)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You don’t have a co-parenting problem—you have a pattern that’s still trying to survive a relationship that already ended. In this episode, we welcome Clover Taylor-Johnston—faith-filled...
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Cheating Broke the Relationship—But This Is What Actually Destroys It After
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Struggling to rebuild trust after infidelity? Feeling disconnected, betrayed, or unsure if your relationship can even be saved? In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Cardenas, Relationship...
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Healing from a Toxic Relationship & Emotional Abuse (A Powerful Poetry Story)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away? In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen...
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Stop Managing Trauma: Breaking the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people think they are healing, but they are actually just becoming better at reacting to chaos. In this powerhouse episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Brooke Deanne is...
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Stop Masking Symptoms: The Truth About Healing Your Body From Within
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you tired of quick fixes that never last? It's time to stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of your fatigue and health struggles. In this episode of Keeping It Real on...
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Stop Surviving, Start Living: Somatic Secrets to Soul Alignment
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you tired of just getting through the day? It’s time to graduate from survival mode and step into a life that actually feels like yours. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we...
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You Can’t Heal What You Keep Repeating: Breaking Trauma Cycles
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You can’t heal what you keep repeating. If you’re still attracting the same relationships… making the same decisions… or ending up in the same emotional cycles—this isn’t coincidence. It’s a...
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Grief Isn’t the Breakdown—It’s the Reorganization
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Grief isn’t just something you “get through.” It reorganizes everything—your identity, your relationships, and the way you move through life. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose…
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They Took Her Title Not Her Power The Truth About Resilience Under Fire
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! They took her title—but they couldn’t take her power. In this episode, I sit down with TaShun Bowden-Lewis to unpack what really happens when the position is gone, the recognition fades, and...
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She Turned Trauma Into Children’s Books… But It Started With Pain, Loss, and Toxic Love
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Ashley Donegan shares how her journey through trauma, loss, and toxic relationships became the foundation for purpose—and powerful storytelling....
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Childhood Trauma & Self-Trust: How to Feel Safe Again
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you struggle with trust, relationships, or feeling safe in your own body—this conversation will change how you see yourself. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits...
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The Moment a Man Stops Hiding His Struggles — And What Faith Has to Do With It
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Moment a Man Stops Hiding His Struggles — And What Faith Has to Do With It with Theodore Chestnutt What happens when the mask of "having it all together" finally breaks? In this...
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Are Hidden Energy Blocks Holding You Back From Your Purpose? | A Conversation on Healing and Personal Growth
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the "right" things—setting goals, working hard, staying disciplined—yet you still feel stuck in the same place? In this enlightening episode of Keeping...
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When Everything Falls Apart: Love, Loss, Judgment, and Starting Over
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White speaks with Helen Glanville, CEO of Second Chance SA in Australia. Helen shares a powerful story of resilience after losing her home…
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Mountains to Cross: on Purpose, Service, and Overcoming Life’s Challenges
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White speaks with Dr. Abraham George, author of Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service. Dr. George shares his powerful…
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Mind vs Body Healing — Why Emotional Triggers Keep Returning
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White talks with Mark L. Fox, creator of Resona Vibe, about why emotional triggers often return even when we think we’ve already healed.…
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The YOU Project February 10, 2026 Book Launch
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On February 10, 2026, Edna White delivered a powerful live talk for the launch of The YOU Project, centered on unearthing yourself, returning to radical honesty, and reclaiming the parts of…
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Healing Is Not Forgetting: Learning to Live After Loss
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Good. We’re going to structure this clean, powerful, and conversion-focused.Healing Is Not Forgetting: Learning to Live After Loss Episode 270 | Keeping It Real on Purpose Featuring Maria...
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Turning Adversity Into a Blueprint for Hope
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode Description (Audio) On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with guest Zylo Marshall for a real conversation about turning adversity into direction. Instead...
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The Sound of Transformation: Finding Your True Voice with Barbara McAfee
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this soul-stirring episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White welcomes Barbara McAfee, a master voice coach, author, and singer-songwriter whose life’s work is rooted in the power of...
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From Exonerated to Attorney: Jeffrey Deskovic’s Fight for Justice
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this gripping episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a man who turned one of the greatest injustices imaginable into a lifelong mission for…
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From 3 Months to Live to Changing How America Eats
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Krista Anderson, the founder and CEO of Healthy on the Go. After surviving Stage 2 cancer in 2007, Krista was...
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Unmasking the Lie of Toxic Leadership
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Unmasking the Lie of Toxic Leadership features Robert Health Sr., CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, in a bold and necessary conversation about what real leadership actually requires.…
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From Air Force Discipline to Rock & Roll Rhythm: How to Pivot When Your Life Plan Fails
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode features Jonathan Steele—a veteran, scholar, and songwriter who tells the unfiltered truth about starting over when the life you planned no longer fits. Jonathan shares how…
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Rising from the Wreckage: Finding Purpose After Crisis
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jeff Rasley, a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, and global humanitarian, to explore what it truly means to rebuild after life-altering...
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Starting Over Biking 50 States & Filling Your Blank Journal
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Starting over doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like two people, one tandem bike, and a decision to keep going. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna J. White sits...
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You Keep Saying You’re Fine — But Your Body Knows You’re Lying
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! We say “I’m fine” every day—while our bodies tell a very different story. In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna J. White sits down with Sebastian Uzcategui to explore…
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Mastering Workplace Chaos with Emotional Intelligence
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through uncertainty. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Amy...
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Engineer Your Peace: A 30-Day Fix
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this powerful conversation, Success Habit Coach and Holistic Mentor Edit B Kiss joins me to break down what it really takes to engineer your peace—intentionally, consistently, and from the...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Write Authentic Fiction
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Do you ever look at a finished manuscript and secretly fear you’re not a "real" writer, despite the evidence? I am joining The School of Fiction with host Matt Posner as I share some ways to...
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Unlock Your Blueprint: A Conscious Revolution with Human Design
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you chasing a version of success that leaves you feeling empty? Have you ever felt like there's a deeper purpose you're meant to live, but you're not sure how to access it? This week, we…
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From Paris Opera to Body Art: Grace, Purpose, and the Art of Being the Muse
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Laetitia Bouffard Roupe, the internationally awarded model, movement artist, and published muse whose life is a testament to maximizing gifts for a...
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Emotional Quicksand: Escaping Cycles of Inaction
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Do you ever feel stuck, like you're sinking in a quicksand of tasks you never start or finish? That nagging feeling of knowing what you should do, but just... not doing it? In this episode,...
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Embrace Your Uniqueness: The Beauty of Aging
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this raw and inspiring episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, host Edna J. White talks with Cindy Sharp, founder of The Self-Loved Leader and creator of The Love Drop Method. Born with…
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Stop Paying for Your Past
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! STOP Sabotaging Your Success! You're paying a "Loyalty Tax" in your career and relationships, overcompensating for past guilt and limiting beliefs. This episode is your raw intervention to…
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Manifesting Wealth: Use Neuroscience to Clear the Fear and Reprogram Your Subconscious for Abundance.
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ready to shift your reality and attract wealth? This is your high-energy, no-fluff masterclass in subconscious reprogramming and mindset shift techniques! We sit down with expert Marley Rose...
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Stop Hiding: Tell Your Truth with Shadow Work & Bold Storytelling
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Take a deep dive into the hidden depths of your psyche on this episode of Lunch Break Wisdom as we welcome Shaun McMichael, writer, educator, and expert in the field of Shadow Work. Shaun...
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The Revolutionary Protocol for Mental Health through Mind & Body Healing
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Meet Dr. Paul D. Corona, the physician reshaping modern psychiatry with his pioneering concept of “Mind and Body Healing.” Dr. Corona shares the groundbreaking philosophy behind "The Corona...
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The Real-Life Trauma Behind Hollywood Plot Twists with Alretha Thomas
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Two mothers. One missing daughter. One life-changing secret. In this episode, we welcome the phenomenal Alretha Thomas—award-winning author of the psychological thriller The Daughter Between…
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Healing Trauma After Faith or Religion Fails You
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ready to stop living by someone else's rulebook? Ask yourself: How do you show up in the world when the doctrine that raised you begins to break you? Are you exhausted from chasing a…
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The Unspoken Signal: Leading with Presence in the AI Era
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In a world where AI is listening before people are, how strong is your signal? Welcome Dr. Tatiana Teppoeva, former Microsoft Senior Data Scientist and U.S. patent holder, to discuss the key…
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Your Body Is Not Fine! Let's Start Healing Your Trauma
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎧 Your body holds stories your mind can't speak. For years, Amma Thanasanti, a meditation teacher with nearly 50 years of practice—including 28 as a Theravāda Buddhist nun—appeared serene and...
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A Wake-Up Call for Your Second Chance: Turning Grief into a Digital Marketing Empire with RG Enzon
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when your sense of purpose is born from your deepest pain? Join Edna White and her guest, active-duty Sailor and entrepreneur, RG Enzon, for a powerful conversation about finding...
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The Silent Saboteur: How to Master Deep Fear with Susanne Biro
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next great opportunity isn't a lack of skill or resources, but a quiet, insidious force living inside you? In this powerful episode,...
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Bullied Behind Bars: A Story of Finding Strength in the Unlikeliest of Places
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when you are forced to face your deepest fears in a place designed to break you? In this powerful episode, we are joined by Matt Melvin, author of the memoir "Bullied Behind Bars…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Helping you rebuild after survival through real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical clarity for your next move.
On this channel, we talk about life experiences, emotional patterns, money mindset, relationships, and purpose—so you can stop repeating cycles and start building a life that actually reflects who you are becoming.
Real stories. Real insight. Real direction.
HOSTED BY
Edna J. White
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Helping you rebuild after survival through real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical clarity for your next move. On this channel, we talk about life experiences, emotional patterns, money mindset, relationships, and purpose—so you can stop repeating cycles and start building a life that...
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Keeping it Real on Purpose is created and hosted by Edna J. White.
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