Deeply Well with Devi Brown

This episode feels like a real permission slip to stop chasing the version of success that looks good and start listening to what’s actually true inside of you. Dr. Julius Thomas shares how becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL didn’t bring peace: “the year of my life that I made the most money was also the year that I was suffering the most”, and how that forced h...

This is a real insight into a longtime friendship between Devi and Nina Parker; they talk candidly about what it looks like to choose yourself when your life looks “successful” on the outside while hiding underlying turmoil internally. Nina shares how therapy helped her stop curating relationships and finally prioritize peace, starting with the simple question, “Do I wanna go? Do...

What does it take to truly understand one another? In this episode, Devi Brown sits down with facilitator Vince Chafin for a thoughtful conversation on men's healing, women's healing, and the relationship patterns that shape how we love. Together, they explore emotional safety, accountability, and how greater curiosity can help us move beyond assumptions and toward deeper connection. Books Mention...

Devi sits down with Koya Webb to explore what it means to thrive without perfection—through intentional choices, genuine self-worth, and practices that help regulate the nervous system. Koya reflects on a year that brought both marriage and profound loss, including a car accident, miscarriage, and the deaths of loved ones. Through it all, she discovered that grief can become “the accel...

Devi sits down with Krista Williams (Almost 30) for a real conversation about what it takes to come back home to yourself, especially through your body, your boundaries, and your relationships. Krista shares how book launch burnout left her feeling disconnected from something she’s proud of, and how she learned to stop scanning for who didn’t show up and instead focus on who did. She o...

This episode is the kind of conversation that makes you exhale. Jamilah Lemieux joins the show to talk about her book, Black Single Mother - the title alone has had the internet buzzing around the topic.  Lemieux breaks down how single motherhood is a spectrum, not a stereotype, and how the current wave of public contempt is often about control, to place labels and struggle upon.  If you...

Devi sits down with designer Tiffany Howell (Night Palm Studio) to talk about why your home isn’t just décor—it’s emotional support. Tiffany’s main point is simple and powerful: “Beauty is medicine,” and your space can help “reset your nervous system” when life feels hard. She shares how she helps clients find their aesthetic by asking sensory...

Devi reminds us that a real wellness practice isn’t about looking impressive or “creating an ideal version of yourself,” it’s about “building a relationship with yourself that you can return to consistently….It’s not difficult, it’s effortful,” and “wanting healing without devotion… is not possible.”  You’ll come...

This episode feels like a permission slip to stop carrying what was never yours in the first place. Devi talks with intuitive healer and Family Constellation Therapy facilitator Karie Gonia about how inherited trauma, silence, and loyalty to our family systems can shape our relationships and choices, often without us realizing it. Karie explains why this work can create change fast: “Family...

This episode is a grounding reminder that feeling “off” isn’t all in your head, and you don’t have to settle for being dismissed, confused, or afraid. Dr. Taz Bhatia talks about the epidemic of low-grade “micro inflammation,” how it can show up as everything from fatigue and rashes to mood issues and hormone shifts, and why waiting for the classic markers (like...

Dr. Marc Brackett joins us today to talk about what emotional intelligence actually is—and why it’s not just “being a deep feeler” or a good talker. He breaks it down with his RULER framework (recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, regulating) and pushes for more precise language than “good,” because nuance changes everything. One of the biggest takea...

Today we sit with our very first guest of Season Five - therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, who talks about what it means to “take life seriously” through intention, and why success doesn’t have to start perfectly. Her new book,  The Balancing Act , is about learning the difference between “tolerable annoyance and abuse and neglect,” so we stop...

Some things cannot be resolved. They can only be held. This episode is about paradox as a practice. Not a philosophy, not a concept, but a real and living skill for an era that is pulling us in every direction at once. We move through what it means to stop forcing clarity where life is asking for capacity, and why emotional maturity might be the most important work of this particular moment in hum...

You don't just listen to Deeply Well , you return to it. Season 5 begins the way all good things do, with a breath. Devi Brown returns with a new studio, a new chapter, and a deepened commitment to living well from the inside out, not perfectly, but honestly, with all the complexity, the paradox, the beauty, and the wonder. This season is about ways to live your wisdom, an invitation to go further...

Devi Brown, a former Chopra Global Executive and Chopra-certified teacher, speaks candidly about the disappointment of seeing Deepak Chopra’s name appear in Epstein-related emails and reflects on the larger patterns of celebrity-driven wellness culture. She discusses accountability, the risks of putting spiritual teachers on pedestals, and why our healing must remain our own responsibility....

In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, finding moments of peace can feel like a radical act of self-love. In this gentle and timely episode of  Deeply Well , Devi welcomes Michelle Maros , a mindfulness teacher, author, and co-founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, for a nourishing conversation on grounding ourselves amidst global chaos. Michelle shares the heart behind her upcomin...

In this final episode of Season 4 and to close out the year, Devi shares a conversation from the Mental Wealth Expo with Dr Key Hallmon and  Dené Logan. Before diving into a meaningful discussion on conscious communication. Devi reflects on the current season of life and emphasizes self-nourishment and support. Dr. Key Hollman and Dené Logan share insights on emotional language,...

Today, we meet Elisabeth Carson, a trauma-informed transformational leader, coach, and global speaker. Elisabeth shares her compelling journey from a tumultuous past to a multifaceted present, emphasizing her deep spiritual awakening and commitment to inner work. She discusses the significant impact of her adoption on her life, the importance of shadow work, and her profound connection to nature a...

Today, Devi shares a conversation that she leads at the Mental Wealth Expo discussing the profound impact of religious trauma and the courageous work of reclaiming personal agency and trust. Devi shares the stage with Dr. Teddy Reeves, Senior Curator of Religion at the Smithsonian, and Carl Lentz, a former pastor and current strategist at Transformation Church. The conversation focuses on defining...

 In this episode of Deeply Well, host Devi Brown introduces listeners to the importance of sleep in our well-being. Devi is joined by esteemed guests, Dr. Suhas and Dr. Sheila Patel, both experts in Ayurvedic medicine. They discuss their new book, 'Awakened Sleep,' which explores the vital role that sleep plays in our health. The conversation highlights the modern struggles with achieving dee...

In this episode of Deeply Well, Devi welcomes Nina Westbrook, a licensed marriage and family therapist, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. They discuss the importance of nurturing our inner worlds while actively engaging in our outer lives, covering aspects like relationships, work, and self-identity. Nina shares her journey, experiences, and the creation of her new emotional wellness app,...

“Our ideas of the Divine affect the status of women and girls across time and history, and they deeply influence how we see ourselves.” Today, Devi welcomes the incomparable Meggan Watterson — feminist theologian, speaker, and author of Mary Magdalene Revealed  and The Girl Who Baptized Herself . Together, they explore the divine power of sacred femininity, the wisdom o...

In this heartfelt episode of 'Deeply Well,’ Devi welcomes visionary strategist and community leader Alexys Feaster. They discuss Feaster's journey through various impactful roles, including her work with the NBA, President Obama's reelection campaign, and producing influential media projects. The conversation touches on transcending career titles, the challenges of navigating professional sp...

In this episode of Deeply Well, Devi sits down with Dr. Zelana Montminy, a leading behavioral scientist and resilience expert, to discuss the urgent issue of focusing in our distraction-laden world. Dr. Zelana shares insights from her new book, 'Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in the Age of Distraction,' which offers practical strategies to reclaim mental clarity and emotional resilience. They c...

In this cozy solo episode of  Deeply Well , host Devi Brown invites listeners into a soft embrace of the fall season, a time of slowing down, savoring the moment, and reconnecting with what truly matters. With warmth and honesty, Devi shares her growing appreciation for the colors, scents, and the spirit of autumn, reflecting on the quiet joy that can be found in even the smallest rituals. Sh...