Ariel Marie opens up about turning 28, exploring the spiritual meaning of this year as a time for growth, empowerment, and fresh starts. She shares candid stories of leaving a toxic relationship, confronting family trauma, embracing solitude, and reclaiming her authenticity.

This episode offers honest reflections on self-love, boundaries, and the courage to choose personal peace over comfort. Tune in for real talk and motivation to take risks, break generational cycles, and step into your power.

Music. Welcome to Brace Yourself, the Raw and Unfiltered Podcast with Ariel Marie. In this episode Ariel shares short, practical back-to-school advice—planning tips to reduce morning stress, mindful breathing and affirmations, gentle ways to wake and encourage children, and reminders to speak life into young people.

She also urges caregivers to practice self-care, show community kindness during drop-off season, and spend intentional time connecting with kids so they feel seen, loved, and empowered. Tune in for calm, real talk and uplifting guidance to start the school year strong.

Music. Welcome to Brace Yourself, the Raw and Unfiltered podcast. Join Ariel Marie for bold, uplifting conversation inspired by Lizzie Jeff’s songs—“Hustle and Flow” and “Arrangements”—about authenticity, purpose, and the power of Black women.

This episode explores generational perfectionism, the need for mutual support between Black women and men, a shocking senior-citizen love-triangle shootout, and the urgent importance of mental health and grace across generations.

Expect fierce motivation, spiritual self-care tips (including a sound bath), cultural truths, and a rallying cry to stand unfiltered in your excellence.