Diamonds from Darkness

About Diamonds from Darkness

The Diamonds from Darkness Podcast, is a heartfelt space dedicated to empowering and uplifting Black women on their mental health journeys. Hosted by Syrie D, this podcast serves as an online sanctuary where connection, transformation, and well-being take center stage. With honest conversations, expert insights, and inspiring personal stories, I aim to nurture resilience, self-discovery, and a deeper sense of belonging. Join me as I illuminate the path from darkness to light, one empowering episode at a time.

Publisher

Syrie Sciulli

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Ep 33:Starting Over Without Shame

   What if starting over isn't the end of your story, but the beginning of a wiser, softer, bolder you? In this ReBuild Series episode, Syrie D sits down with you for an honest, tender conversation about beginning again without shame. Whether a job ended, a relationship shifted, or a plan fell apart, you are not behind, and you did not fail. In this episode, I talk about: - Where the shame around starting over really comes from, including the "strong Black woman" expectation - Why starting over is awareness, courage, and wisdom, not failure - Making room to grieve what was while stepping into what's next - Four soft but bold ways to begin again with grace - Affirmations to speak over your new beginning Stay for the GEM Within, the guided journal moment designed to help you name what you're leaving behind and claim what's ahead. Grab your journal, take a deep breath, and remember: you are not starting from zero. You are starting from experience. Connect with Syrie: @DiamondsFromDarknessLLC | syried@diamondsfromdarkness.com | www.diamondsfromdarkness.com

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ep32: Rebuilding Yourself After Burnout

   You’re tired. Not “I need a nap” tired, but bone-deep, soul-deep tired. And you are not alone. 💎 In this ReBuild Series episode of Diamonds from Darkness, Syrie D gets real about burnout, why it has become the norm for so many women, and why it is a response, not a character flaw. We talk about the “strong Black woman” script and what it costs us, then walk through five bold, gentle moves to rebuild: telling the truth, redefining rest, setting boundaries, laying small steady bricks, and letting people in. Burnout is heavy, but it is a season. It will not last. If you are struggling to function or having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out to a licensed professional or call or text 988 (U.S.)

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Ep31: Small Habits that Support Big Healing

   What if healing doesn’t have to begin with a big, life-changing decision? In this episode of the ReBuild Series, we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get enough attention: the power of small, sustainable habits. Because healing isn’t an event—it’s a pattern. It’s the little things we choose to do again and again that slowly begin to change how we experience ourselves and our lives. As Black women, we’re often taught to be strong, keep going, and hold everything together. But healing doesn’t have to mean blowing up your entire life or waiting until you have the perfect amount of time, energy, or resources. Sometimes, rebuilding starts with something incredibly small. Together, we’ll explore five simple habits that can support your healing right where you are: ✨ The 60-Second Ground-In ✨ Naming the Feeling Before You React ✨ The Miniature Boundary ✨ The Nervous System Reset ✨ The Honest Micro-Connection And then, it’s your turn. In the One-Habit Challenge, you’ll choose one small practice you can actually begin today—not someday, not when life calms down, but right now. Because small is not lesser. Small is sustainable. And sustainable is what actually rebuilds a life. And if you’re ready for a little more structure as you begin rebuilding, head over to www.diamondsfromdarkness.com (http://www.diamondsfromdarkness.com/)and grab my 7-Day Reset Self-Coaching Journal Guide—a FREE resource designed to help you slow down, reflect, reconnect with yourself, and take intentional steps toward clarity, confidence, and calm. You don’t have to rebuild your whole life today. You just have to take the next small step. 💎 Listen, breathe, reflect, and start where you are.

Who has been a guest on Diamonds from Darkness

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shavon Thomas
• Featured kings
• Gibran Alvarado
• Michael Couture
• Marcus Sciulli

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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