Host: Ty Allen Guest: Jazmyne Thomas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Sex and Relationship Therapist, Owner of 3P Therapy Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Righteous Karma, Ty sits down with Jazmyne Thomas, a licensed clinical social worker and sex and relationship therapist, to discuss how couples can keep the spark alive through different phases of life. Jazmyne shares her expertise on building passion and intimacy, whether you’re in the honeymoon stage or navigating major life transitions like parenthood or career changes. Together, Ty and Jazmyne explore strategies for maintaining strong communication, fostering intimacy beyond just physical connection, and the importance of understanding your partner’s love language and views on sexuality. They also dive into how couples can support each other through grief, manage conflict in a healthy way, and rekindle romance when the spark feels lost. Jazmyne introduces practical tools like the “Sensate Focus Exercise” and her unique 20/20 vision concept to help couples reconnect and reignite desire. She provides real, actionable advice that listeners can start using in their relationships today. Key Topics Discussed: • How to maintain intimacy and passion in relationships through different life stages • The importance of communication and knowing your partner’s love language • Navigating major life events such as having children or career changes • The difference between intimacy and physical connection • Healthy ways to support a grieving partner • Avoiding communication pitfalls like criticism, contempt, and defensiveness • Practical exercises for rebuilding intimacy, including the Sensate Focus Exercise • Jazmyne’s 20/20 vision concept for enhancing pleasure in sexual relationships Quotes from the Episode: • “Intimacy is anything that fosters closeness between two partners – it’s not just about sex.” • “Communication is key, but understanding how to communicate effectively is where the magic happens.” • “When the spark feels lost, take the pressure off sex and reconnect through touch and presence.” About the Guest: Jazmyne Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker and sex and relationship therapist. She is the owner of 3P Therapy, a practice dedicated to helping couples foster peace, passion, and pleasure in their intimate relationships. Jazmyne is passionate about helping couples build healthy connections and navigate life’s transitions while keeping their bond strong. Connect with Jazmyne Thomas: • YouTube: Pleasure Professor • 3P Therapy Website: www.3ptherapy.com Connect with Ty Allen: • Instagram: @righteouskarma.me • Email: ty@righteouskarma.me Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and a rating on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Righteous Karma podcast for more empowering discussions on personal growth, relationships, and self-healing. Send in your questions: Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? Feel free to reach out via email or connect with us on social media. Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember: The best relationships are always growing.

In this deeply insightful episode of the Righteous Karma podcast, Ty Allen sits down with Dr. Jasmin Jones, a licensed psychologist and founder of Liberation Psychological Services, to explore the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Dr. Jones, who specializes in complex trauma, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders, shares her expertise on how we can transmute our pain into powerful growth.

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth: Dr. Jones explains the distinction between resilience and post-traumatic growth, highlighting how PTG allows individuals to grow beyond their trauma, rather than merely returning to a pre-trauma state.
• Shame as a Barrier to Growth: The conversation delves into how shame can prevent individuals from beginning their healing journey, and Dr. Jones shares techniques to cultivate self-compassion, an essential antidote to shame.
• Practical Steps for Healing: The episode offers practical strategies for reconnecting with one’s body after trauma, including trauma-informed yoga and body scanning exercises.
• The Role of Support Systems: Dr. Jones discusses the complexities of navigating healing when family and community support may be lacking or when relationships have caused harm.
• The RAIN Method: A mindfulness exercise introduced by Dr. Jones to help individuals process difficult emotions and nurture themselves through challenging moments.
• The Importance of Joy: Ty and Dr. Jones discuss the necessity of incorporating joy into the healing process and how survivors can begin to reclaim positive emotions.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Post-traumatic growth is about appreciating the gifts that come from adversity—not just surviving, but truly thriving in ways that honor our journey.”
• “Self-compassion is the antidote to shame. It’s about being curious, not critical, as we work through the hard stuff.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Liberation Psychological Services
• The RAIN Method of Mindfulness
• Trauma-Informed Yoga

Connect with Dr. Jasmin Jones:

• Instagram: @liberation_psych_services
• Email: jasmine@liberationpsychservices.com

Connect with Ty Allen:

• Instagram: @righteouskarma.me
• Email: Ty@RighteousKarma.me

Closing Thought: "Growth often comes in the quiet moments after the storm when we pick up the pieces and decide how to put them back together in a way that makes us stronger, wiser, and more connected than before."

If you found value in today’s episode, please share it with someone who might need these words of encouragement. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Host: Ty Allen

Summary: In this episode of the Righteous Karma podcast, Ty dives into the pervasive issue of self-sabotage. She explores the reasons behind why we often get in our own way and offers insights into how to recognize and overcome these behaviors.

Key Topics:

• Understanding Self-Sabotage: • Definition: Self-sabotage refers to intentional actions or inactions that undermine our own success. • Manifestations: Procrastination, self-doubt, perfectionism, and feeling unworthy. • Root Causes: Fear of failure, fear of success, unresolved issues, and past traumas. • Recognizing Self-Sabotage: • Self-sabotage can be sneaky, stemming from coping mechanisms developed to protect ourselves from past pain or failure. • It can show up as procrastination, perfectionism, negative self-talk, and staying within comfort zones. • Impact of Self-Sabotage: • It creates a cycle of negative thought patterns, reinforcing the belief that we can’t achieve our goals. • Fear of failure and success can paralyze us, leading to missed opportunities and stagnant growth. • Breaking the Cycle: • Self-Reflection: Look deep within to understand the root causes of your self-sabotaging behaviors. • Accountability: Find an accountability partner who supports and encourages you, holding you accountable for your goals. • Challenge Fear: Question your fears and push through them to achieve personal growth.

Actionable Steps:

• Reflect on your inner voice and how it criticizes you. • Identify when you started believing you were not enough. • Surround yourself with supportive people who hold you accountable. • Continuously challenge your fears and step out of your comfort zone.

Connect with Ty:

• Email: Ty@righteouskarma.me • Instagram: @righteouskarma.me

Support the Podcast:

• Please rate, review, subscribe, and share the podcast. Your feedback and support mean the world to Ty.

Closing Message: Ty encourages listeners to show up for themselves in a major way, reflecting on their own self-sabotaging behaviors and making a plan to move forward with confidence.

Next Steps: Tune in for more empowering episodes and join the Righteous Karma community for ongoing support and inspiration.

Feel free to reach out to Ty with your thoughts, experiences, and questions about self-sabotage. Let’s work together to overcome these barriers and achieve our true potential!