Deeply Well with Devi Brown

A dedicated moment towards finding the beauty of meditation. Learn More: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence by Deepak Chopra Connect: @DeviBrown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Shefali is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers. Shefali discusses the importance of giving our children autonomy and how to maneuver within an unconscious culture in this episode and in her latest writings, “A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Tru...

On this episode, Devi guides us in a meditation to embrace the adventures of the season.  The summer is here and although the upcoming changes in schedules and temperatures seem to be quickly approaching, let's enjoy the present moment.  The shared energy. The healing properties of the sun. Stay Connected @DeviBrown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devi opens this episode by sharing recommendations from books, documentaries to episodes, as well as some of the projects she’s working on.  After the catch up, we transition into a well-being conversation about giving grace and time to yourself. Devi suggests three practices to implement into daily exercises to help support self-care. Connect  @DeviBrown   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week Devi is sharing a deep unpacking of 9 ways you can begin to get to know and understand your highest, most authentic self. From the embodiment of our authentic selves comes the opportunity to cultivate our purpose and to connect to the mission of the work we are meant to share in the world. Grab a journal and pen and get ready to kick off a summer of healing and curiosity!! Connect: @Devi...

Though feelings of deep grief and exhaustion while doing "the work" is a necessary and universal part of the healing journey, it's rarely spoken to within the mainstream community of wellness. This week, Devi explores ways to support yourself and your practice when life gets dark as well as a guided meditation for grief release and soul work to keep going. Connect @DeviBrown Learn More about the h...

The ways we relate to our work life, purpose, and personal life has dramatically changed for many of us since the pandemic. In this episode, Devi and wellness expert Daniel Sannito explore the often elusive concept of work-life balance from the Chopra lens. Get ready to re-imagine how you get to re-emerge into the world!  Connect @DeviBrown @DanielSannito See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The age of the divine masculine is here and the organization Sacred Sons is leading the charge in men's healing.  With the vision of brotherhood as medicine, they have been co-stewarding the return of the father archetype through men's relational and physical training. This week, Devi is joined by Adam Jackson, co-founder of sacred suns and host of the sacred sons' podcast to explore the ways in w...

Ismael Cala, is a force of nature. This week, Devi is joined by the globally celebrated host of CALA on CNN Espanol, founder of the Cala Center in Miami, FL, best-selling author, and life and business strategist, Ismael Cala to dive into the crevices of how one becomes themselves and lives their highest purpose. Ismael's story is one of self-mastery and soulful leadership. From leaving his homelan...

Anita Kopacz is a best-selling author, Pleasure Alchemist and Spiritual Psychologist. She shares with us stories from her spiritual journey and the path leading up to her understanding of the medicinal powers of myth and storytelling. How she developed her connection to the Yoruba deity of the sea, Yemaya to give birth to the novel, “Shallow Waters”. Kopacz is currently working on...

Today's episode is about accessing our innate gifts and connecting to a deeper understanding of who we are through self-inquiry prompts and guided meditation. Follow  @DeviBrown Share your practice with us:  @DroppingGemsPod Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rheeda Walker, the author of “ The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health ” joins the discussion today as we delve into the ways that structural racism, systemic oppression, and microaggressions affect our journey to healing and mental health and ways to support ourselves in the process of unpacking your experiences.  In closing Devi’s Soul Work offers an affirmation towards honoring how we...

As we navigate through the construct of white superiority, which has taught us to separate, predetermine and label, we must be cognizant on our spiritual journeys to actively question how we take up and offer space towards creating healthy co-existing environments.   Daniel Sannito (them/they/their) is one of the 7 co-founders of the Trans Yoga Project, a group of wellness educators committed to c...

After a brief hiatus, Devi returns with thoughts regarding her relationship with social media and her new approach to the space. As we officially return with Season Two of Dropping Gems we will be incorporating new themes, different chakras points, affirmations, a card reading from the  Karma Bliss Deck , and of course ending with soul work every episode. Follow  @DeviBrown  on IG and via  Twitter...

As we come to the close of celebrating Black History Month we revisit a previous gem on how to summon in our ancestors.  Black Indigenous People of Color are a part of this land like the wind and the soil. But in a society that teaches us that we are not valued, we have to search our lineage for the healing we deserve. This week we replay Dr. Rosales-Meza and Devi Brown dropping gems on ancestral...

Dropping Gems Presents a replay of one of its most memorable episodes! This week we replay Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) dropping gems about finding home within yourself to create clarity of mind and to support a deeper connection within.  "Through wisdom inner peace flourishes". Follow @Yung_Pueblo for more inspirational quotes and affirmations. Share your practice with us: @DroppingGemsPod @DeviBrow...

For the next few weeks, Devi will guide listeners in their meditation practice. Today’s episode is dedicated to meditation for compassionate self-forgiveness, a deeper love of self, and freedom from generational trauma. Follow  @DeviBrown Share your practice with us:  @DroppingGemsPod   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...

Devi Brown is incorporating Live Q&A’s from her Instagram and she recently went live and answers your questions on meditation. Is there a right or wrong way to meditate? When should you for how long? …Etc. Perhaps some of these answers will help you in your practice.    Follow  @DeviBrown   Send us your questions:  @DroppingGemsPod   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

After twenty-four years of football and eight seasons with the NFL, Ryan Mundy retired. He could no longer play the game that consumed his life, that filled his entire ecosystem, so much so when he stopped playing, Mundy had to ask himself who he was without it. Who is Ryan Mundy? After taking stock in his life, Mundy had two paths ahead of him; a career path and a personal path which led him to s...

For the last thirty years, Resmaa Menakem has studied the effects of trauma on the human body and the relationships in black families/society. Menakem is a healer, New York Times Best Selling Author, Therapist, and trauma specialist and after listening to this episode you will agree he is an unfiltered testimony of truth. The importance of his work aims to heal black bodies from generations of sup...

Money Moves is an in-depth podcast hosted by Tanya Sam and dedicated to empowering black and brown communities to end the wealth gap by providing financial planning tips with guests sharing their successes and how they balance the money moves behind their names and businesses. Today’s episode is an advanced release of Devi’s interview! Follow:  @BankGreenwood/   @DeviBrown Learn more: https://www....

Sacred earth medicines, some of which are often referred to as psychedelics have shown exciting results as powerful healers of trauma and a deepener for self-discovery. This week, Devi is joined by Charlotte James, co-founder of the Ancestor's Project, a collective that facilitates sacred journey's in service to collective liberation. Devi shares some of her personal experiences with earth medicin...

Announcing your boundaries can oftentimes be interpreted as “selfish” and you’ll most likely be challenged for having them. In this episode, Devi and Angela Rye revisit the post from the Black Love YOU Retreat that went viral last month. Granted the combination of words, “mutually beneficial” may have a connotation that some people internalize due to whatever personal energy is connected to the te...

The YOU Retreat is an intimate, one-day wellness experience and opportunity for Black women to pour into SELF. Brought to you by  BlackLove.com . During the YOU Retreat Devi Brown and Angela Rye sat down to host a conversation around sisterhood, self-care, and boundaries. This conversation hit the interwebs with great impact, causing one comment to go viral. During this episode, we will revisit th...

Whether you are creating yourself or bringing forward a new life, the work of birthing and mothering transforms you from the inside out. In this episode, Devi is joined by wellbeing pioneer Latham Thomas as they explore the way the Mama Glow founder has been powerfully helping women transform through creation by blending the worlds of wellbeing, spirituality, birthing, and motherhood. They explore...