In this solo episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the importance of honoring your energy flow as a daily, sacred practice rather than something to fix, override, or force. I share my personal relationship with energy regulation through the lens of my dosha, my astrological big three, my empathetic and intuitive nature, and living with anemia—and how these pieces inform the way I move through the world.

This conversation gently weaves together sacred wisdom, holistic theories, medical realities, cultural and familial upbringings, and nervous system awareness, highlighting the intersectionality of our experiences and how deeply they shape our capacity, rhythms, and needs. We talk about why honoring energy is not one-size-fits-all, and how language, both internal and external, can either support or disconnect us from our bodies.

I offer friendly reminders, reflections from my own healing journey, and an invitation for listeners to explore the archetypes, frameworks, and wisdom systems that resonate most with them, without spiritual bypassing or self-abandonment. This episode is an exploration of learning to work with your energy instead of against it, building trust with your body, and allowing your flow to be informed by compassion, context, and curiosity.

Whether you’re navigating chronic fatigue, emotional sensitivity, burnout, or simply longing to live more in alignment, this episode offers a grounded, soulful space to reconnect with your natural rhythm and reclaim rest, clarity, and self-honor.

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In this intimate solo episode of Shots of Serenity, I open the door to the heart of The Soft Landing, the offering, the intention, and the season of transition it’s being born from. This episode was created to gently clarify what The Soft Landing truly is, what it is not, and why naming that distinction matters in a world that often rushes healing, performance, and productivity. I speak candidly about the deeper intention behind this space, how it’s meant to be experienced, and who it’s for.

For the first time, I’m also sharing something exclusively with my podcast listeners. This episode isn’t an announcement for social media; it’s a quiet truth shared here, in a space that feels safe enough to hold it. 

This episode is for anyone who is navigating change, craving softness, or learning how to land gently in the middle of becoming. You don’t need to have it all figured out—you’re allowed to arrive as you are.

Take a breath. There’s nothing you need to prove here. This is your soft landing.

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In this solo episode of Shots of Serenity, I take you outside with me, grounded in nature, to explore the sacred, nuanced relationship we have with time. Inspired by a question poll I shared on Instagram about lessons learned through time, this episode weaves together your collective reflections with my own lived experiences, insights, and gentle truths.

We explore how time can feel like pressure and permission at once, how it teaches through both waiting and movement, and how it becomes a quiet blessing when we learn to listen instead of rush. This conversation invites you to soften your grip on timelines, productivity, and urgency, and instead attune to divine timing, inner seasons, and the wisdom that unfolds when we allow life to meet us where we are.

Toward the end of the episode, I offer a prayer and a personal letter written to time itself—an intimate reflection meant to support your own process of surrender, patience, and trust.

The YouTube version of this episode includes a mini vlog to a cabin, capturing moments of stillness, nature, and transition that mirror the themes of the conversation.

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In this solo episode of Shots of Serenity, I invite you into a living, breathing moment of self-exploration — recorded while on vacation, surrounded by nature, movement, and the honest sounds of life unfolding in real time.

This episode intentionally welcomes the ambience as part of the experience. It’s an offering rooted in presence, reminding us that healing, reflection, and insight don’t require perfect conditions, only willingness and awareness.

Through reflective storytelling and gentle inquiry, I explore how our family systems shape our inner world. I share my experience of asking family members about their value systems, upbringing, homeland, and memories of who I was growing up — and how those conversations revealed powerful insights about identity, conditioning, and self-understanding.

This episode encourages listeners to engage their own families as living mirrors, not from a place of blame or interrogation, but from curiosity, compassion, and mutual benefit. By going directly to the source, we open pathways for deeper self-awareness, ancestral understanding, and continued personal growth.

This practice isn’t about rewriting the past.
 It’s about understanding the soil you grew from — so you can choose how you continue to grow.

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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 creating safe, supportive school environments where students can thrive. Erykah shares practical wellness tips for educators, insight on supporting families through holiday transitions, and the importance of centering care in educational spaces.We also explore the freedom that comes from releasing yourself from systems and establishments that no longer align with your values. Erykah opens up about choosing peace, protecting your energy, and what it means to build a life and career rooted in purpose rather than pressure.

This episode is a must-listen for educators, school leaders, caregivers, and anyone navigating change, burnout, or the desire for more freedom and fulfillment, especially during the holiday season.

✨ Tune in for an honest, grounding conversation that reminds us all: peace is worth protecting, and sharing.

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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 these feelings can coexist during seasons of change. This conversation also dives into the level of trust required to surrender, whether that trust is in yourself, in others, in divine timing, or in the unknown.

If you’re navigating a season of letting go, healing, or spiritual and emotional growth, this episode offers honest reflection, vulnerability, and reassurance that surrender isn’t weakness—it’s an act of courage and self-trust.

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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, meaningful, and nourishing.

You’ll learn practical ways to cultivate gratitude no matter what season of life you’re in, along with several grounding gratitude practices you can use daily—or whenever you need a moment of clarity and calm. Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking emotional balance, or simply wanting to deepen your mindfulness routine, this episode offers simple, science-supported tools to help you reconnect with yourself and the present moment.

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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 podcasting, healing, and creating a life aligned with intention:

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking encouragement to begin, restart, or stay committed to their path. Whether you’re a creator, healer, or someone learning to soften into your evolution, this anniversary conversation offers grounding insights to help you move forward with clarity and grace.

If this episode supports you, make sure to share it with someone who needs a gentle reminder that their journey is worthy—right now, exactly as it is.

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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 people have their process while you stay rooted in your own.

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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 of 9 and the Snake — cycles, closure, and rebirth
 ✨ Reflective questions to help you acknowledge your growth and moments of joy
 ✨ Gentle practices to bring you back home — from mindful meditations to scrolling through your camera roll with gratitude

Whether you’re feeling ready to close a chapter or simply craving space to breathe and integrate, this episode offers a soft landing to honor your endings and make peace with your journey.

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