Still Abundant: Reframing Scarcity, Success, and Purpose

About this episode

The episode discusses reframing scarcity and embracing abundance in the face of challenges, featuring insights from guest Shawniel Chamanlal.

As we close out our final episode of 2025 , Mental Health Unscripted ends the year grounded in abundance, even after a year or season that's felt heavy, uncertain, and chaotic for so many. From hundreds of thousands of Black women exiting the workforce, to economic strain, government shutdowns, and collective exhaustion, this year has asked a lot of us. To help us reframe, reflect, and realign, host Iyana Anderson is joined by Shawniel Chamanlal , licensed therapist, business coach, author, and founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center , for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to live abundantly, beyond money, hustle, or perfection. Together, they explore: How scarcity mindsets are conditioned, especially in helping professions Why abundance includes peace, fulfillment, wellness, relationships, and faith The connection between resilience, mindset, and spiritual alignment Releasing limiting beliefs around time, money, and "not enough." Why celebrating your wins is essential, not optional Shawniel also shares insights from her book Unapologetic Success , offering permission for women, especially those from marginalized communities, to stop playing small and pursue…

People in this episode

Host: Iyana Anderson

Guest: Shawniel Chamanlal

Topics covered

• abundance
• scarcity mindset
• resilience
• mental health
• success
• self-improvement

Keywords

• abundance
• scarcity
• mental health
• success
• resilience
• self-improvement
• Black women
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Healing Springs Wellness Center

Books & works: Unapologetic Success

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