Alright, imagine this: You’re eight years old, and out of nowhere, you find out the man you thought was your father… isn’t. Your real dad? Someone you’ve never met—and he’s in prison. Now fast forward a few years, and you’re stepping into a military career—not because it was your dream, but because it was the path your family laid out for you. You didn’t want it, but you went along with it. You kept the peace. You did what was expected.
That’s exactly what Coach Karmin Reeves Jenkins went through.
In this episode, Karmin opens up about the childhood revelations that rocked her world, the pressure to please others that led her down a path she never truly wanted, and how all of that—her past, her unspoken resentment, and the patterns she didn’t even realize she was carrying—started showing up in her relationships, especially in her marriage.
💡 Because here’s the thing: The past doesn’t just stay in the past. It seeps into everything—your relationships, your choices, your happiness—until you finally stop, unpack it, and decide to heal.
And that’s exactly what Karmin did. She broke free, found her voice, and started building a life on her own terms. And now? She’s on a mission to help others do the same.
✨ Who is Coach Karmin Reeves Jenkins?
A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, and retired Major from the Army Reserves, Karmin has dedicated her life to helping women and fathers of adult daughters break through barriers, embrace their true selves, and create fulfilling lives.
As the founder of Inner Healing For Abundant Living, Inc., she helps clients rewire unhealthy thought patterns, heal from multigenerational trauma, and rewrite their life stories using a blend of neuroscience, mindset work, and deep emotional healing.
With a Bachelor of Science from Cleveland State University and a Master of Social Science Administration from Case Western Reserve University, Karmin brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to everything she does.
🎯 The Real Deal – My 3 Biggest Takeaways
1️⃣ Your Past Doesn’t Just Disappear—It Shows Up Until You Face It
Whether we like it or not, the things we’ve been through don’t just stay buried. They show up in our relationships, our triggers, and the way we see ourselves. If certain patterns keep repeating, it’s likely your past saying, “You’ve still got something to look at.”
2️⃣ People-Pleasing Can Steal Your Life—If You Let It
Karmin’s story is a powerful reminder of what happens when we live for other people’s expectations. From her career choices to her relationships, she realized she was constantly putting herself last—and it cost her more than she ever imagined.
3️⃣ Healing Starts with Awareness—And One Small Step
The turning point came when Karmin got honest with herself. Once she recognized the role her past was playing, she took action. Healing doesn’t mean fixing everything at once—it means starting with the next right step and committing to the journey.
💭 So let me ask you…
Where is your past still showing up in your life?
Are you living for you—or still trying to keep the peace?
What’s one small step you can take today to shift those patterns?
If this conversation spoke to you, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment, send me a message, or share this with someone who needs to hear it.
And if you haven’t yet—go grab your coffee and listen to the full episode. ☕🎧
Because this is The Real Deal—and these are the conversations that change lives. 🔥
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