What happens when your entire world collapses—and you have no choice but to rebuild from the ashes? In episode 231 of Joy Found Here, writer and resilience coach Selena Brown shares how she turned heartbreak and betrayal into a blueprint for strength. From teen motherhood to surviving a life-shattering marriage, her story is raw, real, and deeply human—a reminder that even in chaos, you can find clarity, courage, and a new beginning.

Selena Brown is a writer and creator of the Substack publication Mastering Resiliency, where she helps readers navigate life’s challenges with strength and adaptability. A former teen mom who rebuilt her life after profound upheaval, she channels her experiences into stories and tools that inspire growth, healing, and resilience. Through her writing, courses, and community, Selena encourages others to turn hardship into purpose and thrive no matter what life brings.

In this episode, Selena shares how she overcame a turbulent childhood, early motherhood, and the collapse of her first marriage after a shocking betrayal. Starting over with nothing, she rebuilt her life for her daughters and discovered writing as a way to heal. Her journey led to Mastering Resiliency, a platform that proves true strength isn’t about never breaking—but learning to bend, rebuild, and rise. By owning her story, Selena shows how releasing shame can transform pain into purpose.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A childhood divided (04:40 )
• Teen mom at nineteen (05:45 )
• When the unthinkable happened (09:55 )
• Facing betrayal and truth (11:30 )
• Starting over from nothing (13:00 )
• Finding healing through writing (15:45 )
• Turning pain into purpose (18:20 )
• Quiet, nature, and recovery (21:00 )
• Building Mastering Resiliency (27:00 )
• Redefining strength and moving forward (35:00 )
• Releasing shame, finding freedom (41:30 )

Connect with Selena Brown:

• Substack
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

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