# From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. Crystal Harrell's Journey of Spiritual and Academic Healing

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Podcast: [Awaken Your Soul's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awaken-your-soul-s-journey-6726458)
Published: 2026-02-02T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://awaken-your-soul.captivate.fm
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## Resource

In this inspiring podcast episode, Angela welcomes Dr. Crystal Harrell, a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor. Dr. Harrell shares her incredible journey from growing up in public housing in Alabama to earning a PhD in Public Health from Yale University. She delves into her spiritual awakening in 2018 that led her to reconnect with her wholeness and combine academic achievement with deep personal and spiritual growth. Through her book 'Crystal Clear', her TEDx talk, and initiatives like the Student Wellbeing Project, Dr. Harrell offers insights into the integration of science and spirituality. Join us as she discusses the impact of stress on young adults and her ongoing research to help students achieve their goals from a place of well-being, including the development of the IQ app for academic success. https://crystaltharrell.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRsMsCNrOxrIBOE8vBE8WQ https://www.instagram.com/crystalharrell_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-harrell/ https://www.threads.com/@crystalharrell_?xmt=AQF07pWTU3HimNqL8ow2ID_1H693eKJE5dnjoyeU2lJ4D6o

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