Heal with Ty & Kara: Relationships & Spirituality

Ty and Kara Barlow

Hades & Persephone Teach: Divine Masculine & Feminine Union is a podcast for seekers, healers, and couples who want to transform pain into power and reclaim love after trauma. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ty & Kara Barlow, the show blends myth, psychology, and spirituality to guide you into deeper connection with yourself, your partner, and the divine. Through the lens of the Hades and Persephone myth, Ty and Kara explore the sacred dance of the divine masculine and feminine, showing how their archetypal story mirrors our own cycles of descent, healing, and rebirth. Each episode weaves together trauma-informed therapy, intuitive coaching, and soulful storytelling to help you ground your nervous system, rebuild trust, and create thriving relationships. Ty is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, musician, and author. Kara is a certified life coach, intuitive guide, and fantasy fiction author. Together, they teach couples how to move from survival mode into joy-filled, embodied love — rooted in safety, trust, and soul-level intimacy. Topics we explore: Trauma recovery & healing PTSD Nervous system regulation & grounding practices Trust after betrayal & post-betrayal syndrome Balancing masculine & feminine energy in relationships Sacred union, intimacy, and marriage tips Spirituality, shadow work, and soul reclamation Personal growth and thriving as a couple When they’re not podcasting or guiding clients, Ty and Kara are raising their beautifully blended family of seven kids and two grandkids — living the peace, partnership, and purpose they teach. Follow Hades & Persephone Teach to journey with us into the depths of myth, healing, and sacred union — and to rise with love that lasts.

  1. 09/28/2025

    Hades as the Divine Masculine Container

    In this episode of Hades and Persephone Teach, we explore one of the most misunderstood moments in myth: Persephone’s descent into the underworld. Far from the popular narrative of Hades as a cruel abductor, we peel back the layers to reveal his true essence—one of integrity, moral code, and unwavering duty. Persephone arrives in the underworld carrying all her unhealed chaos, pain, and trauma. Instead of fixing her, denying her, shaming or silencing her grief, Hades represents the divine masculine at its highest form: the container that holds space, validates pain, and offers protection so that true healing can begin. We’ll dive into: The myth debunked: Why Hades was never the villain. The mirror of the divine masculine: How Hades teaches us the power of presence without control. The underworld as a healing metaphor: Why staying in our trauma stories feels like eternal hell. Initiation through the masculine container: How the divine masculine provides the safety needed for transformation. Persephone’s descent is not just her story—it’s ours. Every one of us has moments where we land in the depths of our own chaos. And like Hades, the true divine masculine within and around us is always present, ready to hold us until we are ready to rise. Whether you’re healing trauma, reclaiming your feminine energy, or seeking to embody the masculine with integrity, this episode will invite you into a deeper understanding of how sacred partnership between these energies creates the ground for rebirth. Visit healwithtyandkara.com for our free downloads, books, and upcoming programs.

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Hades & Persephone Teach: Divine Masculine & Feminine Union is a podcast for seekers, healers, and couples who want to transform pain into power and reclaim love after trauma. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ty & Kara Barlow, the show blends myth, psychology, and spirituality to guide you into deeper connection with yourself, your partner, and the divine. Through the lens of the Hades and Persephone myth, Ty and Kara explore the sacred dance of the divine masculine and feminine, showing how their archetypal story mirrors our own cycles of descent, healing, and rebirth. Each episode weaves together trauma-informed therapy, intuitive coaching, and soulful storytelling to help you ground your nervous system, rebuild trust, and create thriving relationships. Ty is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, musician, and author. Kara is a certified life coach, intuitive guide, and fantasy fiction author. Together, they teach couples how to move from survival mode into joy-filled, embodied love — rooted in safety, trust, and soul-level intimacy. Topics we explore: Trauma recovery & healing PTSD Nervous system regulation & grounding practices Trust after betrayal & post-betrayal syndrome Balancing masculine & feminine energy in relationships Sacred union, intimacy, and marriage tips Spirituality, shadow work, and soul reclamation Personal growth and thriving as a couple When they’re not podcasting or guiding clients, Ty and Kara are raising their beautifully blended family of seven kids and two grandkids — living the peace, partnership, and purpose they teach. Follow Hades & Persephone Teach to journey with us into the depths of myth, healing, and sacred union — and to rise with love that lasts.