New Anthology Series by Sheree Brown and Douglass Johnson Amplifies Voices of Resilience, Hope, and Healing
Los Angeles, CA – 7th July, 2025 — Celebrated singer-songwriter Sheree Brown and her husband the ‘Dancin’ Deacon’ Douglass Johnson mark a new chapter in storytelling and healing with the launch of their powerful trilogy of anthologies. The first two titles—Messages From The Heart and Messages From The Spirit are now available for digital download at www.shereebrownmusic.com. A third volume, Messages From The Soul, featuring personal testimonies from men, will be released this autumn.
This deeply personal and courageous series gathers real stories from people of all ages and walks of life, addressing the often-silenced battles against adversity, with a focus on mental health, identity, and healing through faith and creativity.
“I wanted to show that we’re not alone in our struggles to exist,” says Brown. “If we can share our stories, we can offer hope to someone who’s struggling in silence—especially in the communities during these pivotal times.”
The first volume, Messages From The Heart, draws inspiration from Brown’s own young adult years and includes a music CD from her acclaimed album Messages From The Spirit...The Collective, which featured the UK Soul Chart #1 hit, “Take A Walk With Love.” This edition focuses on stories from young adult women, exploring themes such as mental health, loneliness, self-worth, and suicide. It also includes practical tools and resources to support emotional recovery.
Accompanied by striking artwork from renowned artist Charles Bibbs, the project combines music, theatre, art, and storytelling as powerful instruments of emotional healing and self-expression.
The upcoming third volume, Messages From The Soul, shifts focus to men’s mental health—an area still plagued by stigma and silence. With men accounting for 75–80% of suicides in the U.S., yet only 30% of those accessing mental health services, this edition aims to confront the cultural barriers that prevent many men from seeking support. As one recent study notes:
“One in 10 men will experience anxiety and depression, yet less than half will receive treatment." (Harvard Gazette)
“Mental health stigma prevents many individuals from receiving appropriate care ... mental health tends to be overlooked in men.” (arXiv.org)
In Brown’s words, “We’re all mentors and mentees in life. You never know when your story becomes someone else’s lifeline. These books were created to spark that connection—and healing.”
For more information or to download the anthologies, visit: www.shereebrownmusic.com and deacondougministry.com.
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