In this soul-nourishing episode of the Deeply Well Podcast, Devi sits down with the radiant Nicole Russell-Wharton — a certified trauma-informed healing instructor whose work has been rooted in compassion, advocacy, and generational restoration. Together, we explore the sacred work of healing family legacies — the kind of healing that requires us to face the silences we've inherited and honor the stories that were never told.

Nicole shares her powerful journey supporting children in foster care and reminds us how deeply transformative it can be when we create space for young people to feel seen, heard, and whole. We talk about the importance of tracing our lineage — not just to understand where we come from, but to reconnect with the wisdom, the pain, and the resilience our ancestors carried.

This conversation moves gently through the layers of forgiveness, chronic illness, and health awareness — all parts of the healing process. We reflect on the beauty of documenting our stories and reclaiming our narratives so future generations can move forward with clarity and wholeness.

If you've ever felt the weight of unspoken truths in your family or wondered how to begin the process of breaking generational cycles, this episode is a soft and powerful invitation. It is an invitation to lean into community, deepen your self-discovery, and allow healing to ripple through every branch of your family tree.

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Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to travel to every country in the world joins Devi to discuss the complexities of navigating relationships while traveling., cultural differences, and the lessons learned from global travel. Jessica shares her journey, the importance of living in the present, and how her travels have shaped her understanding of humanity, love, and fear. The discussion emphasizes the power of connection and kindness in a diverse world. In addition, more profound themes of humanity, dignity, karma, love, grief, and self-discovery through the lens of travel and personal experiences are also explored. Finally, they emphasize the importance of interrogating fears and living freely as a form of soul work.

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Devi Brown sits down with award-winning cultural commentator and author Alencia Johnson for a powerful conversation on authenticity, disruption, and self-discovery. They delve into how personal healing fuels societal change and the courage it takes to answer one’s inner calling. Alencia shares the inspiration behind her upcoming book, Flip the Tables, revealing how true transformation begins within. Together, they explore the ripple effect of living in alignment—how embracing your truth empowers others to do the same. Through storytelling and reflection, they highlight the collective power of healing and the importance of showing up fully in your purpose.

The world needs your unique gifts and contributions; being true to oneself allows others to do the same. Your truth is a part of the cycle of purpose, the domino-chain effect that causes everything around you to also be in alignment.

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