For the next few weeks, Devi will guide listeners in their meditation practice. Today’s episode is dedicated to meditation for compassionate self-forgiveness, a deeper love of self, and freedom from generational trauma.Follow @DeviBrownShare your practice with us: @DroppingGemsPod Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devi Brown is incorporating Live Q&A’s from her Instagram and she recently went live and answers your questions on meditation. Is there a right or wrong way to meditate? When should you for how long? …Etc. Perhaps some of these answers will help you in your practice.  Follow @DeviBrown Send us your questions: @DroppingGemsPod  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After twenty-four years of football and eight seasons with the NFL, Ryan Mundy retired. He could no longer play the game that consumed his life, that filled his entire ecosystem, so much so when he stopped playing, Mundy had to ask himself who he was without it. Who is Ryan Mundy?After taking stock in his life, Mundy had two paths ahead of him; a career path and a personal path which led him to seek therapy. It was a challenge to find a therapeutic alliance. This experience inspired him to review the resources available to take agency over our health.Today, Ryan Mundy is the Founder & CEO of Alkeme Health Co. - a digital health company with a mission to become the universal healthcare provider for the Black community.Learn More: Alkeme HealthFollow @DeviBrown @ryangmundyShare your favorite part of the episode with us: @DroppingGems Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last thirty years, Resmaa Menakem has studied the effects of trauma on the human body and the relationships in black families/society. Menakem is a healer, New York Times Best Selling Author, Therapist, and trauma specialist and after listening to this episode you will agree he is an unfiltered testimony of truth. The importance of his work aims to heal black bodies from generations of suppression. Between Resmaa and Devi, this is a vulnerable yet powerful episode as they share emotional reflections of their past as well the fruit of those lessons.Learn More: https://www.resmaa.com/Follow: @ResmaaMenakem @DeviBrownShare your favorite part of the episode with us: @DroppingGems Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Moves is an in-depth podcast hosted by Tanya Sam and dedicated to empowering black and brown communities to end the wealth gap by providing financial planning tips with guests sharing their successes and how they balance the money moves behind their names and businesses. Today’s episode is an advanced release of Devi’s interview!Follow: @BankGreenwood/ @DeviBrownLearn more:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-money-moves-87854732/https://www.instagram.com/itstanyatime/?hl=enShare your favorite part of the episode with us: @DroppingGems Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacred earth medicines, some of which are often referred to as psychedelics have shown exciting results as powerful healers of trauma and a deepener for self-discovery. This week, Devi is joined by Charlotte James, co-founder of the Ancestor's Project, a collective that facilitates sacred journey's in service to collective liberation. Devi shares some of her personal experiences with earth medicines and Charlotte shares insight into her shadow work, the need for normalizing these new tools in the mental health conversation, and ways to embark on your own empowered journey. James and her partner Undrea Wright started the Ancestors Project as an outlet for the BIPOC community to reduce harm and expand consciousness with the wisdom of Sacred Earth Medicine. Learn more: The Ancestor Project Share your thoughts and favorite moments of the episode: Dropping Gems Podcast Follow @DeviBrown @createdby.Charlotte @theancestorproject Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Announcing your boundaries can oftentimes be interpreted as “selfish” and you’ll most likely be challenged for having them. In this episode, Devi and Angela Rye revisit the post from the Black Love YOU Retreat that went viral last month. Granted the combination of words, “mutually beneficial” may have a connotation that some people internalize due to whatever personal energy is connected to the term. Devi expounds on how she defines it and the importance of genuinely benefiting from any and all interactions and making a positive exchange a priority. The episode continues with a conversation between the two friends about the balance of being spiritual and being pro-black and how they work together.Learn more: Black Love YOU RetreatShare your feedback and bountiful energy with us: @DroppingGemsPodStay Connected: @DeviBrown @AngelaRye Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The YOU Retreat is an intimate, one-day wellness experience and opportunity for Black women to pour into SELF. Brought to you by BlackLove.com. During the YOU Retreat Devi Brown and Angela Rye sat down to host a conversation around sisterhood, self-care, and boundaries. This conversation hit the interwebs with great impact, causing one comment to go viral. During this episode, we will revisit this popular clip and the full conversation. Finding healthy ways to establish boundaries within your relationships will sometimes trigger a reaction from those around you, but learning to set them without remorse and putting YOU first is a leap towards the ultimate self-care. Be Brave, Be Grateful, and LOVE from a full cup. You deserve authentic connections where energy is reciprocated. Energy flows where energy goes, honor the direction of your good energy.Learn more about Codie Elaine Oliver / Black LoveShare your feedback and bountiful energy with us: @DroppingGemsPodStay Connected: @DeviBrown @AngelaRye Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you are creating yourself or bringing forward a new life, the work of birthing and mothering transforms you from the inside out. In this episode, Devi is joined by wellbeing pioneer Latham Thomas as they explore the way the Mama Glow founder has been powerfully helping women transform through creation by blending the worlds of wellbeing, spirituality, birthing, and motherhood. They explore the unique pathway of moving from calling to purpose into your soul's mission and reflect on how children can be the greatest spiritual teachers in your life.Have a pen and your gratitude notebook ready, Devi offers several soul work journal prompts at the end of the episode!Latham Thomas is a maternity lifestyle maven, world-renown wellness leader, and master birth doula on the vanguard of transforming the wellness movement.Learn more here: MAMA GLOW /  Breakfast Club Interview  / Doula Expo By Mama Glow in Brooklyn Follow @glowmaven / @devibrownShare @droppinggemspodAbout the Doula Expo: On October 30th, spend the day in Brooklyn, NY at the Doula Expo by Mama Glow! The DOULA EXPO by Mama Glow, will gather birth workers and doulas, brands, partners, and supporters under one roof for a day of inspired learning, community, personal growth, workforce development, economic empowerment, authentic connection, and business building. Link to register - https://www.universe.com/events/doula-expo-by-mama-glow-tickets-S7BQFX Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's special episode was recorded live at the inaugural Mental Wealth Expo in New York City. Devi hosts a beautiful conversation with the former Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soul Magazine, author of Shallow Waters, and Spiritual Psychologist, Anita Kopacz. Starting with several deep breaths and a gentle introduction, we dive into the inspiration behind Kopacz's book and her powerful work helping survivors of sexual trauma heal.Learn more about the Mental Wealth Expo: https://thebreakfastclub.iheart.com/featured/mental-wealth-expo/ Stay connected @anitakopacz @devibrown Share your favorite part of the show with us: @droppinggemspod  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.