Shots of Serenity

Jasmine St John
  • 4.8 (16)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Biweekly

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!

  1. Jun 22

    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 phrases actually mean in our everyday lives? Together, we'll explore how our minds gather and interpret information, how past experiences shape the stories we tell ourselves, and why our perception often becomes the foundation for how we respond to others. When two people are operating from different interpretations of the same situation, misunderstandings can easily take root. This episode offers practical reflection prompts to help you pause before reacting, seek clarity with both yourself and others, and cultivate more intentional communication. ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohnWant to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    22 min

  2. Jun 15

    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, relationships, and life's uncertainties with greater intention. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers gentle insights and practical reflections to help you become a softer place to land for yourself. ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohnWant to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    18 min

  3. Jun 8

    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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohn Want to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    12 min

  4. May 24

    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 conversation gently challenges the idea that productivity equals worth and offers a new, more sustainable way of being. We dive into how over-functioning shows up in both the mind and body, the subtle signs of nervous system dysregulation, and what it actually means to feel safe enough to slow down. You’ll also hear how holistic practices like herbalism, yoga, sacred movement, and even gardening can support deep regulation and healing. Whether you identify as a high achiever, the “strong one,” or someone learning to unlearn burnout patterns, this episode offers both education and practical tools to help you reconnect with your body and respond to life with more intention and ease. Connect with Cameron: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithcam Join Overfunctioners Anonymous: https://www.quietcontemplationllc.com/overfunctioners-anonymous?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Work with Cam: https://tr.ee/0z-0y0hqmu ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here 🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohnWant to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    1h 5m

  5. May 17

    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 prayers — is one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make. We dive into why a mindset of lack is one of the most dangerous places to live from, how reassurance and self-acknowledgment fuel real motivation, and why doing more of what’s working is just as important as fixing what isn’t. Whether you’re in a season of hustle or rest, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, reassured, and inspired to keep going. ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohn Want to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    16 min

  6. May 10

    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 people. In this conversation, we discuss why healing in community can be transformative, how women can begin building supportive relationships, and the ways collective spaces create opportunities for reflection, accountability, and growth. Brittany shares insight into how women can begin unpacking relational wounds with compassion while creating healthier relationships and stronger boundaries. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on the importance of women supporting women, reclaiming community, and cultivating spaces where healing can happen together. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey, exploring therapy, or simply seeking deeper connection with other women, this episode offers thoughtful insights on community care, emotional healing, and collective empowerment. Connect with Brittany: Instagram Sacred Self-Care Book Jax Healers Book a Therapy Consultation ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohnWant to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    1h 17m

  7. May 3

    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 discoverySimple daily practices for releasing attachmentBook Reference: The Yamas & Niyamas ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohnYouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohn Want to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    29 min

  8. Apr 27

    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 the way. We also talk about my word of the year and the intentions I’m carrying forward into this next chapter. Birthdays can be more than a celebration, they can also be a moment to pause, take inventory, and reconnect with what truly matters. This episode invites you into that space of reflection, encouraging you to consider your own journey, the wisdom you’ve gathered, and the direction your life is unfolding. Whether you’re navigating change, honoring your own growth, or simply seeking a moment of mindful reflection, this conversation is a gentle reminder that every year of life brings its own invitations to evolve. Take a moment to reflect on your own journey as you listen. What has this past year taught you? What intentions are you carrying forward? ✨ 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 Podcast If Shots of Serenity has supported you on your journey, please take a moment to leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps our community grow and allows more souls to discover this space. 🌿 Join Our Community Email List: Stay updated on new episodes, events, and offerings → Sign up hereSerenity Score Card: Start tracking your peace-centered rituals → Download here 🌙 Upcoming Events & Announcements Stay tuned for upcoming Soft Landing experiences, sound baths, live sessions, and seasonal offerings.  Visit our website for the latest updates → https://shotsofserenity.square.site/ ✨ Connect with Us on Socials Instagram: @shotsofserenity_ • @thejasminestjohn YouTube: Subscribe for meditations, sound baths, and more → https://www.youtube.com/@jasmine.stjohnWant to be featured?  Screenshot the episode you're listening to, share it on IG, and tag @shotsofserenity_. 🔖 Community Hashtags Use these when sharing your reflections or favorite episodes:  #ShotsOfSerenity #SerenitySpace #SoftLandingSessions Music rights belong to Dar’rell Banks → https://darrellbanksmusic.com/

    28 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Jasmine St John
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shots of Serenity
  • Show Website
    Shots of Serenity