What does it mean to build and belong to community? Not just in theory, but in practice, with care and intention. She’s joined by the thoughtful and deeply insightful Nike Aurea, an inclusion consultant, educator, and host of The Catalyst Podcast.

Together, they explore what it takes to create communities rooted in shared values — communities that feel safe, authentic, and spacious enough to hold both joy and truth. Nike offers a powerful perspective on the difference between meaningful connection and the performance of connection we often witness on social media.

This episode holds space for the realities many of us carry: the weight of past wounds, the confusion between accountability and punishment, and the burnout that comes from overextending ourselves in the name of care. Devi and Nike speak to the importance of boundaries; not as walls, but as invitations for mutual respect and sustainability.

With clarity, compassion, and honesty, this conversation is a gentle call to redefine how we show up for each other. It’s a reminder that real community isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, intention, and the willingness to grow together.

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In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, finding moments of peace can feel like a radical act of self-love. In this gentle and timely episode of Deeply Well, Devi welcomes Michelle Maros, a mindfulness teacher, author, and co-founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, for a nourishing conversation on grounding ourselves amidst global chaos.

Michelle shares the heart behind her upcoming book, Dear Friend: Daily Love Notes for Contemplation, Connection, and Clarity, a collection of reflections designed to offer quiet encouragement in loud times. Together, she and Devi explore the emotional weight many are carrying right now, and how practicing mindfulness, even in small ways, can become a lifeline for well-being.

This episode touches on mental health, the ongoing practice of authentic self-care, and the bravery it takes to remain true to yourself in a world that often asks us to shrink. Michelle’s insights remind us that showing up for ourselves, with compassion and presence, creates a ripple effect far beyond our individual lives.

If you’ve been searching for softness, for grounding, or simply a breath of calm, this episode is a warm hand on your back, gently guiding you home to yourself.

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In this episode of The Deeply Well Podcast, host Devi Brown shares space with the inspiring Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon - a visionary, author, and the force behind The Village Market. Together, they hold an honest and soul-centered conversation about what it means to lead, heal, and build with intention, especially within the Black community.

Dr. Key opens up about her journey of creating spaces that center Black-owned businesses and why integrity has remained at the core of everything she does. From her personal rituals to her philosophy on leadership, she reminds us that healing isn't just personal, it's collective. It's about building ecosystems where we all feel seen, supported, and safe enough to grow.

They talk about the necessity of self-care, not just as a trend but as a spiritual and emotional lifeline. The conversation touches on spiritual hygiene, burnout, and the quiet strength required to lead with love and purpose in today’s world.

This episode is filled with practical wisdom, affirmations, and reminders that you are powerful, and that purpose can feel both grounded and expansive when we move in community.

Connect:

@DeviBrown @DrKeyHallmon

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DrKeyHallmon.com

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