The holidays can bring both joy and grief, especially when you’re carrying unspoken pain. In this episode, Shawnti Refuge opens up about her own healing journey after divorce and shares three powerful pillars for finding peace through the season: honoring your truth, creating rituals that serve you, and setting boundaries that protect your energy. You’ll walk away with fresh perspective, real stories, and guided journaling prompts to help you rewrite your holiday story.

✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTS

Take a breath.
Now grab your journal and write through these:

1. What emotions do the holidays bring up for me this year — joy, grief, guilt, peace, or all of the above?
2. What old roles do I tend to slip back into around family or friends?
3. If I could rewrite one holiday tradition, what would it look like?
4. What am I ready to release before this year ends?
5. How will I show up for myself with love — not just for others?

Take your time.
Remember — this isn’t homework; it’s healing work.

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Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.

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