Shots of Serenity
Shots of Serenity
Jasmine St John
Shots of Serenity Podcast, hosted by Jasmine St John, is a weekly podcast that explores self-improvement and holistic well-being through mindfulness, reflection, soul-care, and meditation. The intentions of this show is to create a safe space for black and brown communities to explore themselves with grace and intention, so that they can evolve, walk in love, and foster holistic wellness. Shots of Serenity Podcast was established to provide a different perspective on various topics that influence and effect our everyday lives. Get ready to have dope conversations and a peace of mind!
What Are You Ready to Release?
As we move into the warmth and energy of summer, we’re invited check in with ourselves, and ask a powerful question: What am I still carrying that I no longer need to take with me? Summer often represents vitality, energy, abundance, expansion, and movement. But before we can fully embrace what a new season has to offer, we may need to create space by releasing the thoughts, emotions, habits, attachments, and expectations that have been weighing us down. In this episode of Shots of Serenity,...
Aug 2
12 min
Before You React: The Importance of Seeking Clarity
How often have you assumed you knew what someone meant, only to realize later that your interpretation wasn't the full story? In this episode of Shots of Serenity, we're continuing our season exploring the power of language, life themes, and social concepts by diving into one of the biggest influences on our relationships and emotional wellbeing, perception. You've probably heard the saying, "When you assume, you make an ass out of you and me," or "Perception is reality." But what do these ph...
Jun 22
21 min
Mindfulness as a Way of Life
What if mindfulness isn’t just something you practice for a few minutes each day, but a way you move through the world? In this reflective solo episode, Jasmine explores the deeper meaning of mindfulness and how it can become a foundation for self-trust, emotional regulation, and inner peace. Guided by thoughtful questions, we explore what happens when we live on autopilot, why mindfulness can feel surprisingly uncomfortable at first, and how cultivating awareness can help us navigate stress,...
Jun 15
18 min
Replay: Grounding Meditation: May we Hold Space for Our Current Seasons
What season are you currently in? This week, Jasmine guides us through a feast of meditation! Together, we explore and hold space for the individualized seasons that we are in. We create a space of awareness and presence, with a release of judgment. ✨ Stay Connected with Shots of Serenity ✨ Thank you so much for tuning in! If today’s episode resonated, please share it with someone you love and subscribe on your favorite platform — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or Google Play. 💛 Support the Po...
Jun 8
12 min
The Hidden Cost of Over-Functioning: Nervous System Healing for High Achievers w/ Cameron Burris
In this deeply grounding and insightful episode, I’m joined by Cameron Burris, a licensed therapist, clinical herbalist, and community care advocate who specializes in nervous system support for high achievers, those who often feel the pressure to over-function, over-give, and constantly perform. Together, we explore the connection between burnout, chronic stress, and the nervous system, and how many of us have been conditioned to operate in ways that disconnect us from our bodies. This conve...
May 24
1 hr 5 min
Stop & Take Notes: A Mindset Reset for What’s Actually Going Well
Happy May! As spring settles in and life picks back up, this solo episode is your gentle reminder to slow down, pause, and take inventory, not just of what needs fixing, but of everything that’s already flourishing. In a world that constantly pushes us toward the next goal, the next problem, the next thing to improve, it’s easy to miss the blessings we’re already living. In this heartfelt episode, we explore why stopping to take honest notes on your life the wins, the growth, the answered pra...
May 17
16 min
Healing in Community: Why Women Need Other Women w/ Brittany Ellis
In this episode of Shots of Serenity, I’m joined by a mental health therapist and author whose work centers on helping millennial women heal holistically through therapy, community, and collective support, Mrs. Brittany Ellis. Together, we explore the powerful role that community and sisterhood play in the healing journey. Many women are taught to carry their struggles alone, but healing often deepens when we allow ourselves to be seen, supported, and held by other women, other likeminded peo...
May 10
1 hr 17 min
Embracing Freedom: My Journey into Non-Attachment
In this episode of Shots of Serenity, I share a personal story of how I first encountered the profound concept of non-attachment. I explore the Sanskrit word for non-attachment, and I walk you through some mindful practices I've adopted to release my grip from people, places, and ideologies. If you've ever felt weighed down by attachment, join me as we explore the freedom that comes from gentle release. Tune in to uncover: The meaning of "Aparigraha" (non-attachment)My personal story of disco...
May 3
28 min
Birthday Reflections: Lessons, Growth, and Intentions for the Year Ahead
In this special birthday episode of Shots of Serenity, I’m joined by someone close to me for a reflective conversation as we look back on another trip around the sun. Together, we explore the lessons this past year has offered, both the beautiful and the challenging, and the practices that have helped ground me through it all. Through thoughtful questions, I share reflections on personal growth, the challenges that stretched me, and the rituals and perspectives that have supported me along th...
Apr 27
27 min
A Grounding Visualization Meditation for Life Changes
In this guided meditation, we explore a gentle visualization practice for navigating grief, life transitions, and emotional processing. Grief does not only arise from loss, it can also surface through change, endings, identity shifts, and the evolving nature of relationships. This meditation invites you into a grounding imagery practice where you imagine your experiences taking the form of a shape, perhaps a square, a circle, a heart, or something entirely your own. Instead of remaining insid...
Apr 19
15 min
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