Keeping it Real on Purpose

What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away?In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen Angel, a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships.Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences of women everywhere, this fictional poetic journey dives deep into the blurred lines between love and hate, attachment and destruction.This is more than a conversation about poetry—this is about recognizing patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing yourself.You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it.

In this gripping episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a man who turned one of the greatest injustices imaginable into a lifelong mission for reform. After being wrongfully convicted of murder and spending 16 years in prison, Jeffrey was exonerated by DNA evidence. Rather than letting the past define him, he used his "second chance" to graduate from law school and become a powerful advocate for the wrongfully accused.As the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, he now works to prevent the same systemic failures that took his youth. His story is a masterclass in purpose-driven living, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

Unmasking the Lie of Toxic Leadership features Robert Health Sr., CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, in a bold and necessary conversation about what real leadership actually requires.In this episode, we expose performative authority and fear-based leadership—and the damage they cause to people, teams, and culture. Robert Health Sr. breaks down how true leaders command with valor, purpose, and radical authenticity, offering a grounded path to leadership rooted in integrity, courage, and truth.This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone tired of toxic systems disguised as “strong leadership.”🎙 Topics include:Why fear-based leadership failsThe hidden cost of toxic authorityHow to lead with courage instead of controlEnding toxic leadership without losing influence

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jeff Rasley, a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, and global humanitarian, to explore what it truly means to rebuild after life-altering trauma.Jeff shares two defining moments that reshaped his life: a devastating motorcycle accident in Mexico that left his passenger permanently crippled, and an avalanche in the Nepal Himalayas that claimed the lives of three people. From these experiences, Jeff faced deep PTSD—and ultimately, recovery.We talk about trauma, survivor’s guilt, resilience, and how purpose can emerge from crisis rather than be destroyed by it.This episode is for anyone who has been through the wreckage—and is searching for meaning on the other side.

We say “I’m fine” every day—while our bodies tell a very different story.In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna J. White sits down with Sebastian Uzcategui to explore the disconnect between what we say, what we suppress, and what our bodies are holding onto. From chronic stress and emotional shutdown to burnout and unresolved trauma, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the body communicates what the mind avoids.Sebastian breaks down how survival patterns show up physically, why ignoring emotional signals keeps people stuck, and what it really takes to move from coping to healing. This episode is not about pushing through pain—it’s about learning to listen, regulate, and respond before the body forces a wake-up call.If you’ve been functioning, performing, and pushing while telling yourself you’re “fine,” this conversation may help you recognize the truth your body has been trying to tell you all along.#KeepingItRealOnPurpose #MindBodyConnection #TraumaAwareness #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #SomaticHealing #ListenToYourBody #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters