In this episode, our guest, Laura Jackson, a counselor, mindful self-compassion leader, teacher, and advocate, joins us for an in-depth conversation about cultivating kindness toward ourselves in the midst of life's challenges. Laura shares her expertise on the three core elements of mindful self-compassion—mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity—and explores how this practice can help us untangle harsh inner critics, survival-based patterns, and unrealistic expectations. Laura explains how reconnecting with ancestral care practices benefits us and others.

Laura invites listeners to create their own loving-kindness phrases. Examples include:

1. May I be held in compassion
2. May I be safe
3. May I find peace
4. May I be at ease

Resource:

Center for Mindfulness Self-compassion

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

Connect with Laura:

Website: www.paradigmjoy.com

Instagram: @paragdimjoy

LinkedIn: Laura I Jackson

Email: Laura@paradigmjoy.com

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Connect with Robrenna:

hello@reclaimingherresilience.com

Facebook: Reclaiming HER Resilience

Instagram: Reclaiming_HER_Resilience

Reclaiming HER Resilience is executive produced and edited by Robrenna Parker.

This podcast is published by RHR Media Co. Where voice is honored, and the story unfolds.

RHR Media Co. is the publishing and media arm of Reclaiming HER Resilience, LLC, creating story-centered media that honors voice, restores agency, and invites women back into authorship of their own lives.

Guest: Leontyne 'Teen' Evans, The Relationship Saver

In this episode, story coach Robrenna is joined by Leontyne 'Teen' Evans, a licensed marriage and family therapist, sex therapist, and counselor. They discuss the challenges and importance of reclaiming sensuality and intimacy after toxic or abusive relationships. The conversation covers how emotional, psychological, sexual, spiritual, and relational harm can impact body autonomy, desire, and safety. We discuss how purity culture influences body image and sexual experiences, the difference between sensuality and sexuality, and the importance of slow, steady self-compassion in the healing process. They also address trauma bonding, differentiating between sensual desire and trauma reenactment, and rebuilding trust in one’s body. This candid discussion aims to provide listeners with insights on creating a safe, self-compassionate space to reconnect with their bodies.

Connect with Leontyne:

TikTok: @therelationshipshaver

Facebook: Tyne Evans

Website: Relationshipgoalsinc.com

Connect with Robrenna:

hello@reclaimingherresilience.com

Facebook: Reclaiming HER Resilience

Instagram: Reclaiming_HER_Resilience

Reclaiming HER Resilience is executive produced and edited by Robrenna Parker.

This podcast is published by RHR Media Co. Where voice is honored, and the story unfolds.

RHR Media Co. is the publishing and media arm of Reclaiming HER Resilience, LLC, creating story-centered media that honors voice, restores agency, and invites women back into authorship of their own lives.

Guest: Priscilla Quezada, Founder of Powerful Authentic Queen (PAC)

Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, sexual abuse, and trauma. Listen at your own pace.

In this episode, Priscilla and Robrenna discuss:

1. Recognizing generational trauma patterns in families and relationships
2. Understanding that domestic violence includes emotional, financial, verbal, and sexual abuse—not just physical
3. Breaking cycles through self-awareness and healing work
4. The body's role in storing trauma
5. Resources and practices for healing

Takeaway: Love should not hurt. Healing takes time and consistency. Be compassionate with yourself; it does get better.

Support Resources:

My Grandmother's Hands Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem MSW Licsw

Break the Cycle, A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué

What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry