It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awareness, Building Confidence and Purpose

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you’ve done the work… but the results haven’t caught up yet? When you’ve grown, healed, and positioned yourself for the next level — yet life still feels like it’s holding you in the middle? That space has a name: the Stretch Season. It’s the uncomfortable chapter between preparation and manifestation — where patience gets tested, faith gets stretched, and the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the only thing holding you back is the version of you that no longer fits? In this deeply honest and transformative episode of It’s The Human Experience , Hazel Brown sits down with Dr. Laurel Cannon for a powerful conversation about identity, emotional intelligence, purpose, and becoming the woman God called you to be. From relationship wounds to friendship shifts…  From...

Send us Fan Mail What if the chaos in your life isn’t coming at you… it’s coming from you? In this powerful episode, Hazel sits down with Dr. Crystal Ann England — licensed marriage and family therapist, artist, mom, partner, and forever learner — to get radically honest about self-awareness, self-sabotage, and what it really takes to build a life that feels like yours. From growing up in a big, c...

Send us Fan Mail Women carrying the weight of the world don’t always show it—but burnout whispers in your smile, your silence, your isolation, and your exhaustion.  In this episode, Dr. Megan Boyd — psychologist, speaker, and emotional wellness strategist — reveals why high-achieving, heart-centered women hit their emotional limits and how to rise again without guilt or apology. If you’re juggling...

Send a text Feeling stuck, frustrated, or like everyone else is moving faster than you? You’re not behind—you’re out of alignment. In Episode 95 , Hazel breaks down why your progress feels delayed, why opportunities aren’t showing up, and how to realign with your purpose so doors start opening again. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize when you’re out of alignment Why God delays opp...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like your prayers, goals, and dreams keep getting stuck? You might be manifesting from lack, not alignment. This episode is your wake-up call to stop forcing, start flowing, and step into blessings that are meant for you . Hazel sits down at the intersection of faith, gratitude, and growth to explore the real meaning of manifestation — beyond vision boards and Instagram qu...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling drained, overextended, or quietly burnt out? This episode is your wake-up call to pause, reset, and rebuild from the inside out . Hazel dives deep into the real cost of burnout, the power of faith, and how to reclaim peace in a world that keeps demanding more. If you’ve been the fixer, the driver, or the visionary quietly carrying it all, this conversation is your permissi...

Send a text What if the pressure you’re under isn’t here to break you — but to reveal you? In this episode of It’s the Human Experience, Hazel Brown speaks straight to your soul about what it really takes to thrive in hard seasons. With raw truth and fire, she delivers the rhythm you need to hear: be prepared for critics, challenges, and sacrifice — but above all, be prepared to never quit. You’ll...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worn “armor” to protect yourself from not feeling enough, only to realize it’s holding you back from truly living? In this heartfelt conversation, Hazel Brown sits down with certified life coach Lorraine Lindsey to uncover what it means to surrender, trust yourself, and finally step into your true calling. Lorraine vulnerably shares her journey from casino executive...

Send us Fan Mail From healing people-pleasing tendencies to building a faith-centered business empire, Jasmine Hawks takes us on her remarkable journey of transformation and growth in this candid conversation. As a mother of four who spent 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jasmine shares how she navigated the challenging transition into entrepreneurship while keeping her family at the center. "...

Send us Fan Mail So many of us mistake silence, delay, or resistance as failure — but what if those “dips” are actually divine preparation? Hazel and Quiy unpack what it means to stay obedient without clarity, why writing and intention-setting matter, and how to keep moving when fear and self-doubt show up. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover: How to know when a setback is setting you up for purpo...

Send a text 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 valley...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 nav...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ener...

Send us Fan Mail 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, fait...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send a text 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...

Send us Fan Mail This is where the real growth happens.  Life doesn’t slow down — and neither do you. In this powerful episode, Hazel explores the messy middle: that sacred space between starting and arriving where courage is tested daily and transformation unfolds one imperfect step at a time. You’ll discover: • Why perfection isn’t the goal — presence and progress are • How fear gets quieter the...

Send us Fan Mail 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. You’ve been becoming all along.  Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further by now” or “I’m tired of starting over”? If so, this episode is for you. Hazel sits down with returning guest...

Send a text Obedience without clarity. Trusting divine timing. Navigating the messy middle where it feels like nothing’s happening — but everything is shifting. Have you ever felt like you’ve followed God’s nudge, only to find yourself standing still, questioning if you got it wrong? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Hazel opens up about self-doubt, purpose, and what it really means to...

Send a text Pause, Please Don’t Quit: How to Stay Consistent When Progress Feels Slow I know, you're probably like ma'am, things are feeling more than slow... Feeling stuck? Wondering why your goals still feel so far away? You’re not failing — you’re just in a paused season. In this motivational episode, Hazel unpacks the psychology of consistency and why the most successful people aren’...

Send a text In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is packed with purpose? In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is actually packed with purpose?  In this grounding episode, Hazel invites you to release the pressure to constantly produce, prove, or perform. Whether you’re navigating an unexpected transitio...