Thrive and Aligned Healing

Dr. Carmen Jones ND and Coach Kimberly Jarman

Welcome to our Podcast! Join Dr. Carmen Jones and Life & Purpose coach Kimberly Jarman as we explore mind, body & soul, empowering you to take control of your well-being. Discover insights and strategies for optimizing health and fulfillment through expert interviews, research, and practical tips. Unlock your potential, cultivate healthier habits, and achieve balance in life. Tune in weekly to embark on a transformative journey toward lasting vitality and happiness. Subscribe now for holistic wellness!

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 225: Living Brave: The Small Decisions That Change Your Life

    What does it really mean to live bravely? Is courage reserved for life's biggest moments, or is it found in the quiet decisions we make every single day? In this heartfelt conversation, Kim and Carmen explore how fear, shame, social conditioning, and the expectations of others can quietly shape our lives without us even realizing it. They discuss the difference between reacting to suffering versus intentionally choosing courage, how our childhood programming influences the decisions we make as adults, and why true freedom comes from recognizing the patterns that no longer serve us. Together, they unpack the idea that bravery isn't about guaranteeing a positive outcome. It's about becoming the person you were created to be by choosing alignment over fear, one decision at a time. If you've ever felt stuck, questioned whether you're living authentically, or sensed there's a version of yourself waiting beneath years of expectations and conditioning, this episode will encourage you to trust your intuition, embrace the journey, and begin living with greater courage and intention. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    Episode 225: Living Brave: The Small Decisions That Change Your Life
  2. Jul 13

    Episode 224: The Hidden Health Risks of Microplastics: What Every Family Should Know

    Episode 224: The Hidden Health Risks of Microplastics: What Every Family Should Know Microplastics are everywhere... in our food, water, clothing, cookware, cosmetics, and even the air we breathe. But what does that actually mean for our health? In this episode, Kim and Carmen discuss the eye-opening documentary The Plastic Detox and explore the growing research connecting microplastics to hormone disruption, infertility, declining sperm counts, earlier puberty, and chronic health concerns. They explain what endocrine disruptors are, why plastics behave like estrogen in the body, and how everyday items such as food packaging, workout clothing, bedding, feminine products, and even paper products may contribute to our overall toxic burden. Most importantly, this conversation isn't about fear. It's about awareness. You'll learn practical, realistic ways to reduce your family's exposure without feeling like you have to throw everything away overnight. If you've ever wondered where to start with creating a healthier home, this episode offers simple, empowering steps that can make a meaningful difference over time. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    Episode 224: The Hidden Health Risks of Microplastics: What Every Family Should Know
  3. Jul 6

    Episode 223: Are You Processing Your Emotions... or Replacing Them?

    What if positivity isn't always healing? In this episode of the Thrive & Aligned Healing Podcast, Kim and Carmen explore a subtle but life-changing distinction between processing emotions and replacing them. They unpack a common manifestation teaching that encourages us to "feel the emotion of the life you want," while asking an important question: What happens when we skip over the emotions we're already experiencing? Through an honest conversation about anxiety, overwhelm, nervous system regulation, and the body's emotional memory, they explore why emotional bypassing can leave us feeling exhausted and disconnected. You'll also experience a simple guided exercise for safely sitting with emotions, allowing them to move through the body instead of becoming stored patterns. If you've ever felt like you're trying so hard to stay positive while still feeling emotionally drained, this episode offers a compassionate and practical perspective on what real healing can look like. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    Episode 223: Are You Processing Your Emotions... or Replacing Them?
  4. Jun 25

    EP 222: The Conversations We Didn't Plan

    Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when there isn't an agenda. In this episode of the Thrive & Aligned Healing Podcast, Kim and Carmen sit down with no script, no outline, and no carefully planned topic... just curiosity and a willingness to explore whatever arises in the moment. What unfolds is a heartfelt conversation about intuition, trusting ourselves, and creating space for the unexpected. Together, they discuss how some of our greatest insights don't come from forcing answers or following a plan, but from slowing down, listening, and allowing inspiration to emerge naturally. This episode is a reminder that life doesn't always need to be perfectly mapped out and that sometimes the most transformative moments happen in the pauses. If you've been feeling pressured to have everything figured out, this conversation is an invitation to take a breath, trust the process, and remain open to what wants to unfold next. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    EP 222: The Conversations We Didn't Plan
  5. Jun 18

    EP 221: Rewilding Ourselves, Reclaiming Our Power

    What if the parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress are actually the keys to your freedom? In this episode of the Thrive & Aligned Healing Podcast, Kim and Carmen dive into the concept of rewilding and what it means to reconnect with our authentic nature after generations of conditioning, domestication, and self-censorship. Together, they explore how society teaches us to suppress emotions, disconnect from our instincts, and fear our own power. From the role of anger and intense emotions to the ways women are often conditioned to avoid leadership and influence, this conversation challenges conventional ideas about what it means to be "good," "polite," or "successful." Kim shares insights from her emerging Rewilding framework, while Carmen offers a grounded perspective on remembering who we are beneath the layers of expectations and programming. If you've ever felt yourself holding back, playing small, or longing for a deeper sense of aliveness, this episode is an invitation to explore what becomes possible when you stop shrinking and start trusting your own inner wisdom. ✨ Rewilding isn't becoming someone new. ✨ It's remembering who you've been all along. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    EP 221: Rewilding Ourselves, Reclaiming Our Power
  6. Jun 7

    EP 220: Is “Root Cause” the Wrong Question?

    What if the reason you're not getting the results you want isn't because you haven't found the root cause... but because your health was never meant to be understood through a linear lens? In this thought-provoking conversation, Kim and Carmen explore a perspective that challenges one of the most common ideas in holistic health: the belief that every symptom can be traced back to a single root cause. Inspired by a physician's discussion on health as an ecosystem, they unpack the difference between an engineering mindset and a biological one, and why healing may be less about finding one missing piece and more about understanding the interconnected patterns that shape our well-being. Together, they discuss: • Why the "find the root cause and fix it" model can sometimes leave people frustrated • The concept of health as a living ecosystem rather than a linear chain of events • How different "entry points" such as nutrition, nervous system regulation, mindset work, detoxification, trauma healing, and cellular health can all influence the whole system • The Fibonacci spiral as a metaphor for the interconnected nature of healing • Why one person's breakthrough may come from diet, while another's comes from meditation, fascia work, red light therapy, or emotional healing • How chronic conditions often involve multiple layers rather than a single problem to solve • The difference between making progress and expecting instant resolution If you've ever wondered, "Why am I doing all the right things and still not fully better?" this episode offers a refreshing and compassionate framework for understanding healing as a journey toward greater flow, resilience, and wholeness. Healing may not be about finding one answer. It may be about discovering the next meaningful place to begin. 🌿 Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    EP 220: Is “Root Cause” the Wrong Question?
  7. Apr 18

    EP 219: Hypnosis, Childhood Patterns & Rewriting Your Sense of Safety

    Hypnosis, Childhood Patterns & Rewriting Your Sense of Safety In this episode of Thrive and Aligned Healing, we explore the connection between hypnosis, brainwaves, and the subconscious patterns formed in childhood that continue to shape our lives today. We break down how the brain processes emotions through different states—from beta to alpha to theta—and why accessing these deeper layers is key to creating lasting change. We also share a deeply personal story of how a core childhood wound can be activated in real time… and what it looks like to move through it with awareness, tools, and intention. This conversation opens the door to understanding: Why your reactions may feel bigger than the momentHow early programming influences your identity and sense of safetyWhy affirmations alone often don’t workHow hypnosis can help rewire subconscious beliefs✨ If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t fully explain, this episode offers a new lens—and a path forward. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    EP 219: Hypnosis, Childhood Patterns & Rewriting Your Sense of Safety
  8. Apr 11

    EP 218: Feminine vs. Masculine Energy: Finding Balance in Healing, Growth & Life

    Feminine vs. Masculine Energy: Finding Balance in Healing, Growth & Life In this episode of Thrive and Aligned Healing, we explore the deeper meaning of feminine and masculine energy—what they are, how they show up in our lives, and why understanding both is essential for true healing and sustainable change. This isn’t about gender. It’s about energy, patterns, and the way we’ve been conditioned to approach growth, health, and success. We unpack the difference between: Masculine energy as structure, discipline, and “pushing through”Feminine energy as acceptance, flow, and receivingWhy our culture often rewards hustle… but healing requires something differentHow internal power creates the safety needed to soften into changeThe shift from forcing the body to heal → to supporting it from a place of trustWe also bring this into real life—weight loss, chronic illness, business, relationships—and how moving out of control and into alignment can create faster, more sustainable results. This conversation invites you to reflect:Are you trying to force change… or are you creating safety for it? ✨ Because true transformation doesn’t come from fighting yourself—it comes from learning how to work with your body, your energy, and your inner wisdom. Loved this episode? Here’s what to do next: If you’re tired of living the same day on repeat...always busy, but never where you want to be, it’s time to break the cycle. Want to understand what’s really behind your burnout? Download the free Burned Out & Still Behind Guide for clear insight into what’s keeping you stuck and how to start shifting it: https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/burned-out-still-behind Ready to take action? Book a Get Clear & Move Forward Call. In this 1:1 session, we’ll identify your personal blocks and give you a customized plan rooted in science and strategy. https://stan.store/Sovereign-Femme/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-3mordckt This is for the woman who’s done waiting and is ready to lead her life...her way.

    EP 218: Feminine vs. Masculine Energy: Finding Balance in Healing, Growth & Life
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Welcome to our Podcast! Join Dr. Carmen Jones and Life & Purpose coach Kimberly Jarman as we explore mind, body & soul, empowering you to take control of your well-being. Discover insights and strategies for optimizing health and fulfillment through expert interviews, research, and practical tips. Unlock your potential, cultivate healthier habits, and achieve balance in life. Tune in weekly to embark on a transformative journey toward lasting vitality and happiness. Subscribe now for holistic wellness!