It's The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Emotional Intelligence, Self-Worth, Confidence, Self Awareness & A Growth Mindset On Purpose
Welcome to “It’s the Human EXperience” Podcast. We Can Do Hard Things! You Can Change Your Life! So many times we isolate, compartmentalize, and self sabotage as we work on becoming our best self. It's time we redefine the way we approach self improvement, self help, personal development, growth, goals, Emotional Intelligence, success, self care, faith, self worth, and balance as we work towards becoming our highest self! Be prepared to be uplifted, inspired, and empowered as you become fearless in pursuit of the life you desire & deserve. Our goal is to help you level up by creating a safe space to learn & reflect while listening to transparent stories from our host or “successful” professionals & business owners who have agreed to share the parts of success that typically gets X’d out on social media- because that’s the part you need to see & hear- the process (so much growth & personal development takes place during the journey)! Hi👋🏽, I’m your host, Hazel Brown. A Holistic Growth Coach & Healthcare Leader who has checked off societal boxes such as degrees, career, business, and family! That's why I am here to share the journey so that you can find your authentic why- your way, as you work to reach your goals, unapologetically!! Every Thursday, we'll discuss all things personal development, growth mindset, fear, self awareness, success, goals, self-care, relationships, faith, business, career, trauma, self love, self care, confidence, boundaries, financial literacy, and emotional intelligence. The difference with our podcast is we'll share the good & bad parts of the journey- we're talking highs, lows, & ah ha moments so that you can catch the gems that you need to create your life as you grow and glow into your highest self! This podcast will inspire you to create a growth mindset and move past your traumas, challenges, or circumstances. It’s time to live out your destiny, and achieve "success" - whatever that is for you! I want to help you fill your cup! Follow, Subscribe, Rate, & Leave a Review! ~I'm rooting for you!
Episodes
Your Valley Isn’t Punishment — It’s Preparation
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming?
That strange space where your dreams are so clear you can see them — but they still feel out of reach? You’re not alone.
This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones in their becoming season. I’m talking about those quiet, uncomfortable valleys where faith is tested, doubt c...
What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you?
In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the catalyst for finally pursuing her long-held dreams and embracing her true purpose.
Through raw...
Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories.
These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. They’re battle-tested truths from someone still navigating her own valley season, yet stan...
What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough… is you?
In this vulnerable and energizing episode, restaurant owner La Nihya Odom-Frank shares how breaking through self-doubt, burnout, and past “failures” led her to build one of the most talked-about loaded baked potato restaurants in Georgia. But this is not just a business story—it’s about reclaiming your energy, trusting your intuition, and settin...
What if every “no” you’ve ever heard was setting you up for your biggest win?
In this powerful episode, Bella Rose—founder & CEO of Bella Rose Passion—shares her raw 14-year entrepreneurial journey from selling clothes out of her car at strip clubs to landing retail partnerships with Target.
But this isn’t just a business success story—it’s a masterclass in perseverance, faith, and turning personal tragedy int...
What if the very parts of your life you’ve been hiding—your mental health struggles, your pain, your shame—were actually the keys to your power?
In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Jessica, founder of Girlfriends Inc. and Be Girl Powered, who shares her unfiltered journey from mental health challenges to living with clarity, purpose, and strategy.
Jessica opens up about how her hospitalization for mental ...
Stuck Between the Promise and the Payoff? How to Survive the Stretch Season
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right — but the breakthrough still isn’t here?
Like life is almost aligning… but you’re stuck in the middle? That space is called The Stretch Season — and it’s uncomfortable, humbling, and necessary.
In this raw and relatable solo episode, Hazel Brown, host of It’s the Human Experience, gets vulnerable...
If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start building a life aligned with your true purpose—this episode is for you.
Did you know? Research shows only 10-15% of people are truly self-aware (Harvard Business Review). The rest? Are stuck in cycles of programming, conditioning, and societal expectations—living lives they didn’t actually choose.
But not you. Not anymore.
This is your in...
In this special bonus episode of Crimes of the Soul: Unraveling the Truth, we dive into the emotional crime scene we all carry with us: our emotional baggage. No police tape required—this isn’t about solving crimes, but about unpacking the hidden wounds, traumas, and unresolved pain that shape our decisions and relationships.
Join host Hazel Atkinson-Brown as we take an honest look at the emotional baggage we all carry...
We explore the journey after the turning point, acknowledging that life doesn't slow down and neither do you. This episode examines how to navigate the messy middle—that space between starting and arriving—where true growth happens and courage is tested often.
• 91% of women report feeling pressure to be perfect, but perfection isn't the goal—presence, decision-making, and choosing to keep going are...
You’ve Been Becoming All Along: Make Room for Joy, Growth & the Life You Were Meant to Live
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "I should be further along by now" or "I'm tired of starting over?" If so, this episode is for you.
In this deeply honest and soul-stirring conversation, Hazel is joined by returning guest Keondra (first featured in Episode 66) for a powerful exploration ...
Obedience Without Clarity — Trusting Divine Timing in the Messy Middle
Have you ever followed a spiritual nudge, only to find yourself standing in stillness, wondering if you got it wrong?
Welcome to the messy middle — that sacred space between obedience and visible outcomes.
It’s quiet here. Uncomfortable. Often misinterpreted as failure.
But what if this pause isn’t punishment... it’s preparation?
In this epi...
Pause, Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow
How often have you abandoned your goals when the journey got hard, unclear, or just painfully slow? You’re not alone. A staggering 92% of people never reach their goals—not because they lack talent or vision, but because they give up when it stops feeling easy.
In this powerful episode, Hazel dives into one of the most overlooked success strategies: lear...
In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is packed with purpose?
In this episode, Hazel shares a timely and soul-grounding conversation about learning to let go of the pressure to always be “on,” produce, or prove. Whether you’re experiencing a forced slowdown, a spiritual pause, or simply questioning what’s next, this episode reminds you that stillness isn’t stagnation—it’s ...
Have you ever felt like you're giving everything you've got, yet still being overlooked? The frustration isn't necessarily because you're doing something wrong—you might be doing exactly the right thing, just in the completely wrong place.
This episode dives deep into the costly nature of misalignment in our lives. When we operate in spaces that weren't designed for our expansion, we ...
What if fear was not the villain in your story, but the hero? Join me, Hazel Brown, as we explore this bold concept in "The Fearless Pursuit of Growth." Drawing from my own experiences, I share how embracing fear can lead to transformative personal growth. From launching this podcast amidst doubt to making life-altering choices, I've discovered that fear is the signal that we're on the brink of som...
Discover the profound beauty in life's ebb and flow as we journey together through the highs and lows that shape our human experience. We often find ourselves caught in the rhythm of peaks and valleys, just like ocean waves. Join me, Hazel Brown, as we explore how acknowledging both the calm and the chaos can lead to personal growth and resilience. Learn how keeping a journal of these moments can foster gratitude...
Have you ever found yourself trapped in the web of social media comparison, measuring your life against the picture-perfect highlights of others? Join me, Hazel Brown, as I unravel the hidden impacts of social media on our mental health and the dangers of comparing our authentic lives to the filtered realities we scroll through daily. I offer a personal glimpse into the meticulous process behind crafting seamless onli...
Grieving the loss of a loved one or navigating the dark corridors of depression can feel like an isolating journey, but what if the key to healing lies in embracing our shared vulnerabilities? I, Hazel Brown, open up about my personal struggles with seasonal depression and the profound grief following my mother's death in 2022. Through candid storytelling, I invite you into the heart of my experiences, emphasizin...
Ever wondered how the narratives you tell yourself shape your life? In this episode of the Human Experience Podcast, I, Hazel Brown, unravel the empowering journey of unlocking your inner power by embracing personal growth and alignment. Drawing from my own story of moving to Georgia and facing the universal fear of the unknown, I share insights into how these experiences can guide us toward resilience and self-discov...
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