Keeping it Real on Purpose

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 Angel , a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships. Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences o...

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 not a coach, not a therapist, and not another spiritual influencer with surface-level advice. She is an Initiator for women who have survived trauma but haven’t yet met the woman they’re becoming, while exp...

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 Purpose , we dive into the transformative world of detoxification and gut health with a mentor who has spent over two decades mastering the art of energy restoration. Discover why true health isn't something...

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 dive deep into the mythic heroine's journey to uncover the "innate medicine" hidden inside your own body. Learn how to interpret your internal ecosystem—restoring your soil, rivers, and stars—to transform you...

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 pattern. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna White sits down with Anne Peshka to break down how trauma cycles are formed—and why awareness alone isn’t enough to break them. In this conversatio...

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 , Edna White sits down with Marcia Earhart for a real conversation about what grief actually does beneath the surface—and why so many people feel lost long after the loss. This isn’t about coping. This is about u...

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 you’re left facing who you are without the title. TaShun made history as Connecticut’s first Black Chief Public Defender—but two years later, she was fired following months of disagreements with the agency’s o...

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. After surviving a near-fatal head-on collision caused by a drunk driver, Ashley found herself navigating a series of painful life experiences, including toxic relationships, divorce, and the devastating loss...

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 down with Sally Jones, child protection advocate and founder of SQS4KIDS, to break down the truth about trauma, self-trust, and emotional safety. Sally shares how early childhood trauma impacts your nervous s...

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 transformative episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , we sit down with Theodore Chestnutt to discuss the silent battles men face and the pivotal moment of choosing vulnerability over isolation. Theodore dives deep int...

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 It Real on Purpose , we sit down with Chris Wasko , an experienced energy healer, to pull back the curtain on the invisible barriers that keep us from our highest potential. We explore the profound connectio...

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 in devastating bush fires and later facing the loss of her husband. Through grief, judgment, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Helen discovered a deeper understanding of purpose and the courage it...

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 journey of faith, perseverance, and service, and how life’s challenges often become the very path that reveals our deeper purpose. This conversation explores how commitment to serving others can shape identity,...

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. They explore the connection between the mind, body, and stored emotional stress , and how unresolved experiences can continue to affect our reactions and well-being. Mark also shares the story behind Resona Vi...

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 you that were buried under survival, roles, religion, and expectation. Speaking to a live audience, she challenged listeners to confront the quiet compromises they’ve made with themselves and exposed the cost o...

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 Belanic. Healing isn’t about erasing what happened. It’s about learning how to live without pretending it didn’t change you. In Episode 270 of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker &am...

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 of just telling a survival story, Zylo breaks down how painful experiences shape behavior, beliefs, and identity — and how awareness transforms those same experiences into a blueprint for growth. This discu...

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 human expression. Barbara doesn't just teach people how to sing; she teaches them how to inhabit their full selves through the "Five Elements" of the voice. Whether you are a leader looking to speak with m...

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 reform. After being wrongfully convicted of murder and spending 16 years in prison, Jeffrey was exonerated by DNA evidence. Rather than letting the past define him, he used his "second chance" to graduate from l...

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 faced with an even steeper mountain in 2009: Stage 4 cancer and a prognosis of only three months to live. Not only did she reclaim her health, but she also found her calling. Nominated by former First Lady...

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. In this episode, we expose performative authority and fear-based leadership—and the damage they cause to people, teams, and culture. Robert Health Sr. breaks down how true leaders command with valor, purpose...

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 military discipline laid the groundwork for creative freedom, why vulnerability is not weakness, and how passion can be redirected into a powerful new purpose at any stage of life. This conversation is about resil...

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 trauma. Jeff shares two defining moments that reshaped his life: a devastating motorcycle accident in Mexico that left his passenger permanently crippled, and an avalanche in the Nepal Himalayas that claimed t...

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 down with Bob and Tammy Cranston to talk about what it really means to begin again after loss. After each losing their first spouses to cancer, Bob and Tammy found healing, connection, and renewed purpose b...

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 the disconnect between what we say, what we suppress, and what our bodies are holding onto. From chronic stress and emotional shutdown to burnout and unresolved trauma, this conversation pulls back the curtain...