What does it mean to truly heal—and why do so many of us struggle to even begin?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I sit down with healer, author, and spiritual educator Devi Brown for a deeply moving conversation about grief, joy, trauma, and the slow, sacred process of coming back to yourself.

We talk about how healing often starts in survival mode, why joy takes practice, and how performative self-help can block real transformation. Devi shares powerful insights on breathwork, somatic healing, feminine softness, and devotion as a path to lasting change.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, craving stillness, or trying to reclaim your worth, this episode is an invitation to soften, to feel, and to begin again—with compassion and intention.

 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:24 Writing about grief and joy

02:32 The Deep Connection Between Self-Worth and Joy

05:12 Joy Is a Choice You Make Every Day

07:14 How to Start Healing When You're Still in Survival Mode

11:37 Learning Without Action Builds the Ego

12:46 Devotion Starts When You See Yourself as Sacred

18:23 Why You’re Still Hurting After “Doing the Work”

22:47 You Can’t Heal If You’re Always Saving Others

24:48 What Are Mudras and Why Are They So Powerful?

34:45 Why the 'Girl Boss' era left women disconnected

38:13 Breath is your anchor in hard moments

45:36 Create beauty through your senses

48:03 What softness really means

50:57 Why “I Am” affirmations need to be personal

57:37 The real difference between wisdom and knowledge

01:01:26 A simple formula to discover your purpose

 

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What does it mean to truly heal&mdash;and why do so many of us struggle to even begin?
In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I sit down with healer, author, and spiritual educator Devi Brown for a deeply moving conversation about grief, joy, trauma, and the slow, sacred process of coming back to yourself.
We talk about how healing often starts in survival mode, why joy takes practice, and how performative self-help can block real transformation. Devi shares powerful insights on breathwork, somatic healing, feminine softness, and devotion as a path to lasting change.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating burnout, craving stillness, or trying to reclaim your worth, this episode is an invitation to soften, to feel, and to begin again&mdash;with compassion and intention.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Writing about grief and joy
02:32 The Deep Connection Between Self-Worth and Joy
05:12 Joy Is a Choice You Make Every Day
07:14 How to Start Healing When You're Still in Survival Mode
11:37 Learning Without Action Builds the Ego
12:46 Devotion Starts When You See Yourself as Sacred
18:23 Why You&rsquo;re Still Hurting After &ldquo;Doing the Work&rdquo;
22:47 You Can&rsquo;t Heal If You&rsquo;re Always Saving Others
24:48 What Are Mudras and Why Are They So Powerful?
34:45 Why the 'Girl Boss' era left women disconnected
38:13 Breath is your anchor in hard moments
45:36 Create beauty through your senses
48:03 What softness really means
50:57 Why &ldquo;I Am&rdquo; affirmations need to be personal
57:37 The real difference between wisdom and knowledge
01:01:26 A simple formula to discover your purpose
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Follow Devi Brown:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.devibrown.com/">https://www.devibrown.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/devibrown/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/devibrown/?hl=en</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtube.com/@DeviBrownWell-Being">https://youtube.com/@DeviBrownWell-Being</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devibrown/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/devibrown/</a></li>
</ul>
Follow Radhi:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/">https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/">https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia">https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia</a></li>
</ul>

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!

There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 

Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more. 

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Really Good Cry

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Guide to Heal Trauma and Step Into Your Soft Girl Era with Devi Brown

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/fff9d238-8853-4c97-9994-b2e30070e812/transcript

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