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Shots of Serenity

Jasmine St John

218 episodes

1 week ago

As educators and families prepare for the holiday season, the transition can bring both joy and overwhelm. In this powerful and timely interview, we sit down with Erykah Tharpe, an inspiring school leader, former clinical mental health therapist, and the founder of THEJOURN.E, to talk about what it really looks like to support wellness during one of the busiest times of the school year. Erykah currently serves as a Dean of Students, leading with heart, structure, and a deep commitment to crea...

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Self-Improvement

Health & Fitness,

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As educators and families prepare for the holiday season, the transition can bring both joy and overwhelm. In this powerful and timely interview, we sit down with Erykah Tharpe, an inspiring school leader, former clinical mental health therapist, and the founder of THEJOURN.E, to talk about what it really looks like to support wellness during one of the busiest times of the school year. Erykah currently serves as a Dean of Students, leading with heart, structure, and a deep commitment to crea...

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Self-Improvement

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/218)

Shots of Serenity

The Journey Towards Surrendering w/ Jessica Young

In this powerful co-hosted episode with Jessica Young, we step into a deeply personal season of surrender and unpack what surrendering truly means on an individual level. From releasing control to embracing uncertainty, we explore how surrender shows up differently for each of us and why it’s often one of the hardest yet most transformative parts of personal growth. Together, we openly discuss the emotions that surface when we surrender—fear, grief, relief, peace, resistance, and hope—and how...

1 week ago

58 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Gratitude as a Grounding Practice

The Season of Gratitude: Embodiment, Emotional Healing & Everyday Practices: In this episode, we dive deep into the season of gratitude and explore how this powerful emotional state can serve as both an anchor and a source of resilience, especially during heavy or challenging times. We discuss what gratitude means beyond simple appreciation, looking at it as an embodied experience that can shift our nervous system, soften emotional overwhelm, and reconnect us with what is steady, meaningf...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Five Years of Serenity: Why Starting With What You Have Matters

In this special 5-year anniversary episode of Shots of Serenity, we celebrate the journey, the growth, and the countless moments of choosing peace, one breath at a time. Whether you’re building a business, nurturing your healing journey, or simply trying to stay consistent with your self-care, today’s conversation centers around one powerful reminder: Start with what you have. It’s always enough. In this episode, I share 4 transformative tips that have supported me over the last five years in...

3 weeks ago

21 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Empowering Support vs. The Savior Complex: Holding Space Without Losing Yourself

In this episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the difference between empowering others through genuine support and unconsciously falling into the savior complex — the pattern of trying to “fix” others at the cost of your own peace. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on the energy behind your support, is it rooted in love and empowerment, or control and validation? Tune in for mindful reflections, practical tips for grounding after emotional labor, and gentle reminders to let peo...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Honoring the 4th Quarter, with Love : Shedding, Closure, Reflection, and Fun

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, a Year 9 in numerology and the Year of the Snake — this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and honor your evolution. Instead of hustling to “finish strong,” we explore what it means to pause with presence, celebrate how far you’ve come, and release what no longer aligns. In this sacred conversation, we dive into: ✨ The spiritual energy of the 4th quarter and how it mirrors the process of shedding ✨ The deeper meaning behind the Year ...

2 months ago

29 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Grounding Meditation: Meditation for Calm and Clarity Through the Sense of Sound

This guided meditation invites you to reconnect with the sense of sound—one of the five senses that grounds us in the present moment and opens us to deeper awareness. Created in collaboration with Reborn Clothing for their Rebirth Your Senses collection, this practice blends stillness and mindful listening to help you soften, center, and tune into the world around you. Through gentle breathwork and sound awareness, you’ll learn how to use listening as a pathway to presence, inner calm, and em...

2 months ago

7 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Young Adulthood and Beyond | Saturn Return, Alignment & Seasonal Reflections

In this solo episode, we explore the beauty and challenges of life transitions, from the shifts of young adulthood to the deeper lessons of our mid-20s through 40s. Together, we reflect on one's Saturn Return, the developmental stage of intimacy vs. isolation, and what it means to navigate change with self-awareness, compassion, and alignment. As summer comes to a close, we pause to check in on the intentions we set at the start of the season and how they’ve unfolded. I also share the very fi...

3 months ago

30 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Rebirth Your Senses: A Meditation on Touch and Embodiment

This guided meditation invites you to explore touch as one of the five senses—an opportunity to ground, soften, and reconnect with your body through mindful awareness. Created in collaboration with Reborn Clothing, for their Rebirth Your Senses Collection, this practice honors the healing power of presence and intentional living. Through gentle breathwork and somatic awareness, you’ll learn how to use your sense of touch as a pathway to stillness, safety, and embodied peace. This episode is p...

3 months ago

7 minutes

Shots of Serenity

It Won’t Last Forever: Embracing Joy, Grief, and Change

In this episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the truth that nothing lasts forever—neither the joy we cherish nor the grief and stress that weigh us down. Life moves in cycles, and part of mindful living is learning to embrace the beauty of the present moment, no matter what it brings. We’ll talk about: 🌿 Why joy is fleeting and how to fully receive it when it arrives 🌿 Understanding that grief, pain, and stress won’t last forever 🌿 The power of impermanence in helping us...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Rebirth Your Senses: Meditation for Stillness and Clarity Through the Sense of Sight

In this guided meditation, we explore sight as one of the five senses—an invitation to slow down, soften your gaze, and reconnect with the world around you. This special practice was created in collaboration with Reborn Clothing, as part of their Rebirth Your Senses collection, a celebration of mindfulness, renewal, and intentional living. Through gentle breathwork and visual awareness, you’ll learn how to use your sense of sight as a pathway to presence, gratitude, and inner calm. Whether yo...

4 months ago

7 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Take that Break!

Feeling guilty for taking time off? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore why rest isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity for your mental health and overall well-being. We share eye-opening statistics on job stress and burnout in the U.S., unpack how constant busyness may be a hidden trauma response, and offer practical ways to integrate rest into your life—daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. You’ll also receive a grounding affirmation to help you honor y...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Shots of Serenity

This is your Permission to Dream

In this solo episode, we’re inviting you to dream again, boldly, freely, and intuitively. You’ll hear a soulful conversation on the difference between the left and right sides of the brain, and how understanding these energies can help us live more in tune with our intuition, creativity, and divine guidance. We reflect on why so many of us stop dreaming and how to gently awaken that part of ourselves again. We also provide simple, yet powerful exercises to start reconnecting with your inner w...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Shots of Serenity

A Sacred Return: The Truth About Consistency, It's Not What You Think

This week on Shots of Serenity, we unpack two major misconceptions about consistency that often leave us feeling stuck, defeated, or burnt out on our healing and wellness journeys. ✨ Misconception #1: Consistency is linear and always goal-oriented. ✨ Misconception #2: You must give 100% every single day to be consistent. True consistency is rooted in grace, rhythm, and sustainability, not perfection. Whether you’re recommitting to your self-care, starting over with your wellness routine, or l...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Reclaiming the Womb: Know Yourself, Know your Womb with Désirée Sprauve

In this deeply nourishing episode, we’re joined by Désirée Sprauve, a powerful womb health and holistic womanhood practitioner who shares her sacred work of supporting women in reconnecting with their bodies, reclaiming their cycles, and honoring their divine feminine energy. Together, we explore the emotional and spiritual significance of womb healing, the ancestral wisdom behind holistic womanhood, and how embodiment practices can lead to lasting transformation. Whether you’re curious about...

5 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Guided Meditation: Coming Home to Self

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Shots of Serenity podcast, a sacred space to ground, reconnect, and realign. In today’s special episode, we invite you into a gentle, soul-nourishing guided meditation designed to help you come home to yourself. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply seeking a moment of peace, this meditation offers a safe haven for reflection, presence, embodiment, and a reminder to reclaim your sense of agency. This is more than just a meditation, it’s an i...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Shots of Serenity

The Power and Tenderness of Choice

This week on Shots of Serenity, we explore the sacred, nuanced nature of choice, especially in the context of healing, trauma, and personal growth. Jasmine gently guides us into a deeper understanding of what it means to reclaim agency in our lives, even when it feels out of reach. This reflection honors the complexity of making decisions while holding space for those navigating trauma, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. We remember that even the smallest choices, are acts of self-love and libe...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Rooted in Gratitude, Aligned for Growth

Welcome to a sacred milestone, 200 episodes of Shots of Serenity! In this heartfelt reflection, Jasmine invites you into a moment of stillness, gratitude, and celebration. We reflect on the journey of creating this sanctuary over the years, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to continue showing up with softness, presence, and intention. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or this is your very first listen, this space wouldn’t be the same without you. Thank you for bei...

6 months ago

29 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Summer Energy: Embracing the Season of Radiance, Joy & Soulful Expansion

In this heart-centered episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the spiritual and energetic essence of summer—a season of vitality, embodiment, and soulful expansion. Summer invites us to come alive. To bloom. To shine. And in today’s episode, we’re reflecting on what it truly means to live in rhythm with the season. Whether you're feeling energized or overwhelmed by the fire of this season, this gentle conversation offers grounding insight, reflection prompts, and soulful reminders to come ...

6 months ago

26 minutes

Shots of Serenity

Guided Meditation: A Grounding Meditation for the Overactive Mind: Breathwork, Body Scan & Affirmations

Feeling scattered, anxious, or overwhelmed? During this week's episode, we invite you to pause and reconnect with the present moment through a gentle grounding meditation designed for busy, overthinking minds. Join us as we guide you through: Calming breathwork to slow down racing thoughtsA restorative body scan to reconnect with your physical selfPositive affirmations to cultivate inner peace and clarityEncouraging reflections to reframe stress and regain focusWhether you're starting your da...

7 months ago

14 minutes

Shots of Serenity

What is your Capacity? Stop Overcompensating: Honoring Your Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Limits

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of recognizing and respecting your inner capacity—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn why overcompensating can lead to burnout, disconnection, and imbalance, and how to reconnect with your authentic self by creating space, setting boundaries, and practicing self-honesty. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to "do more" or "be more" just to feel worthy—this one's for you. Thank you all so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the vibes, b...

7 months ago

22 minutes