Emily Brown, Author at Tiny Buddha

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Emily Brown is a trauma-informed REBT and MBSR-trained mindset coach, mother, writer, podcast host, humanities professor, and communications expert. With a master’s degree in Women’s Studies and English from Old Dominion University and a certificate in positive psychology from UC Berkeley, she explores relationships, parenting, and the power of language in shaping values. Her work combines academic rigor with real-world experience. EmilyBrownConsulting.com

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The Lonely Ache of Self-Worth That No One Talks About

By Emily Brown

“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” ~Kahlil Gibran

They don’t talk about this part.

The hardest part about knowing your worth—after doing the work, setting boundaries, and getting crystal clear on what you want—is the ache.

Not just any ache. The ache of being awake. The ache of knowing. The ache of not settling.

I remember the first time I walked away from someone who didn’t mistreat me but who also didn’t quite meet me. I had spent years unraveling my old patterns: the people-pleasing, the over-giving, the “maybe this is …

The Power of Finding Love Without a “How To” Formula

By Emily Brown

“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul ,be just another human soul.” ~Carl Jung

For years, I poured myself into learning about love, relationships, and personal growth. I read every book I could get my hands on, signed up for countless classes, and surrounded myself with affirmations, tools, and techniques that promised me the keys to love. I was on a mission, convinced that with enough knowledge, I could finally unlock the door to a successful, fulfilling relationship.

But no matter how much I learned, how much I transformed my

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