Most of us would never think of leaving a thriving six figure career...but what if we found out that our true happiness and bigger calling had nothing to do with money at all? Join me for an inspirational interview with author, podcaster, and wellness expert Suzanne Ross. She shares her transformational journey from the corporate world to richer life full of meaning and service. Note: Tonight's broadcast of The Spark with Stephanie James will be the final broadcast of the program on the Loudspea...
Mar 18, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 128
What matters most to you? How do you find meaning in your life? Best-selling author, Hollywood film producer, and podcaster Paul Samuel Doleman shares with us several secrets to how to live a meaningful life that truly matters. Candid, funny and always poignant, Paul delivers an important message about showing up and living a beautiful life. Connect with Paul: https://www.paulsamueldolman.com/ Like what we do? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyloudspeaker Hosted by Stephanie Jame...
Mar 04, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Do you still allow yourself to dream about what you really want to have in your life, or do you feel over-burdened by life and circumstances? Either way, this episode is for you! Join me and Dr. Morgan Oaks for a unique and inspiring conversation about how we can all ignite our dreams and live a more fulfilling and fabulous life! Dr. Morgan Oaks is a transformational speaker, coach, and healer who empowers the conscious cultivation of body, mind, and spirit through the process of deep listening ...
Feb 18, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Love is in the air! As we begin this month of love in February, what a perfect way to start with amazing love advice from someone who has worked with couples for decades and understands the language of love in her professional and personal life as well. Mari Frank is an attorney, mediator, professor, professional speaker/trainer, author, radio talk show host and media commentator who has had an outstanding career. On this episode, Mari shares the essential tools needed for a thriving relationshi...
Feb 04, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 125
This episode contains material that may be sensitive for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Tonight, our incredible conversation with author, activist, and whistleblower Sarah Edmondson continues on The Spark. Sarah details her awakening from within the NXIVM cult that began with reconciling what she thought about the organization with the disturbing things she was witnessing, and how she bandied a group of friends together to take the organization down. We also hear from Sarah's hu...
Jan 28, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 124
This episode contains material that may be sensitive for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. What would you do if you found out that a cause you had devoted a decade of your life to wasn't what you thought it was? What if you found yourself embroiled in a sinister cult that bound itself to your life? I'm joined by Sarah Edmondson (subject of the new HBO series The Vow ) and tonight, we travel through her experience with the NXIVM cult. It’s a powerful episode that discusses how Sarah...
Jan 21, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 123
2020 was such a crazy year filled with so much chaos and uncertainty but there is a way to start 2021 off cultivating deeper happiness, calm, and resiliency in your life. Join me and author, presenter, and amazing soul Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel as we talk about the ways to navigate through the uncertainty and bring our deepest purpose together with action. Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.elizabethmattisnamgyel.com/ This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Get a free audiobook and a free...
Jan 14, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Are you ready to feel lit up this holiday season? If you want to increase the joy in your own life, than join me this episode when my guest is the amazing, vivacious, and illuminated power house, Curtrice Goddard. Curtrice is a Transformation Teacher, Spiritual Lecturer, and Female Leadership Coach. She brings passion and innovation to self-development and spiritual teachings as a catalyst to help women build sustainable conscious businesses by becoming conscious, healthy, successful, and fulfil...
Dec 17, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Join Stephanie James and some special guests for the first episode of #TheSparkLIVE as we talk about cultivating community during a pandemic. Like what we do? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyloudspeaker Hosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker. Hear more great podcasts at https://www.loudspeaker.fm Follow the show: https://www.thesparkpod.com https://www.facebook.com/thesparkpod https://www.instagram.com/stephaniethespark/ Follow L...
Dec 10, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 120
The world can feel chaotic and out of control these days. Did you know that the key to dealing with it and finding a sense of well-being is actually something that is immediately accessible to you? Join me this week for an absolutely dynamic, deep dive conversation as we find the answer to this question with bestselling author, film producer, Taoist minister and Doctor of Oriental medicine, Pedram Shojai. A Taoist monk for several years, Pedram decided his real place was back in the real world w...
Dec 03, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Schizophrenia is often a misunderstood diagnosis, portrayed in movies and TV as something to be feared in others. But what if that "other" was your own son? Our guest this week is mental health advocate, and author of the new book "Noah's Schizophrenia: A Mother's Search for Truth", Kartar Diamond. Kartar takes us on her journey as a mother and the often bumpy road she has been on with her son Noah. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Noahs-Schizophrenia-Mothers-Search-Truth/dp/194596233X/ Conn...
Nov 19, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 118
What does it take to live an inspired life? How do we follow our passions? My guest this week is singer-songwriter Steve Ertl, who performs as Stevey. Stevey shares with us his journey to living an authentic and inspired life. A candid and deeply meaningful conversation that will empower you to follow your dreams and ignite the passion in your life. Connect with Stevey: https://steveymusic.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lkKnqON6jEhyKsy4PbPDC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9xIEXYwmEJBxU...
Nov 12, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 117
What if the question of how to transform your life is actually already inside of you? Join us for a powerful and inspirational episode with Don Jose Ruiz, an international bestselling author, Toltec Master of Transformation & modern day Shaman. Son of Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), Don Jose has continued his father's essential message and dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec through his books, lectures, and journeys to sacred sites around the world. Connect ...
Oct 29, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 116
When Jackie Fields had a serious car accident and near death experience in medical school, it completely changed her life and her focus in medicine. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation as Dr. Jackie Fields shares her amazing story with us and the many roads to healing. The opinions expressed on this program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Loudspeaker Networks, its employees, sponsors or affiliates. Music: Easy Living by Agnese Va...
Oct 22, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Marla Frees had an amazing 25 year career and appeared l shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, The Drew Carey Show, and Married With Children, as well as on stage. We meet up with her in this episode to discuss her book, American Psychic and to discuss her sometimes traumatic and difficult life, wisdom gleaned and the life lessons learned along the way. An amazing episode to help bring inspiration, hope, and a deeper sense of purpose into your life. The opinions expressed on this program are solel...
Oct 15, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Live large, choose courageously, and love without limits. This is the mantra that Natalie Ledwell uses to guide her life, and empowers others to live their lives in the same way. Co-founder of Mind Movies and host of the inspirational show Wake Up!, Natalie's powerful message has inspired millions across the globe to envision and live their best lives. Connect with Natalie: https://www.natalieledwell.com/ Like what we do? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyloudspeaker Hosted by St...
Oct 08, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 113
In July of 2019, Terri-Ann Russell had to face a mother's worst nightmare when her 27 year-old son died of an unexpected medical complication. Although this would have felt like the end of her relationship with her son, Terri-Ann shortly found out that his death was only the beginning of a new level of relation with him. Join us as we talk about life, death, and continued connection as we speak to author, mentor, and healer Terri-Ann Russell about her incredible book and personal experience capt...
Sep 24, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 111
When Sam Cawthorn lost his arm and crushed his leg in a 2006 head-on collision, it could have been the end of his career as well as the end of his life. Instead of giving up, Sam went on to become Australia's Entrepreneur of the Year and one of the world's top motivational inspirational speakers. Come and find the gift in your story and how you can turn your own life challenges into the inspiration that helps others to live their best lives. Connect with Sam: https://www.samcawthorn.com/ Music: ...
Sep 17, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Today's world can seem overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. Would you like the secret to creating more peace, passion, and well-being in your life? Join me this week when my guest is PhD biochemist turned transformational life coach Bill Epperly. Bill shows you how you can access the tools to create a life with more vibrancy, purpose, and joy and to see your mistakes and missteps as wisdom to learn from as you continue to travel this journey called life. Connect with Bill: https://bi...
Sep 10, 2020•52 min•Season 3Ep. 109
How often do you get to sit and talk with someone who is an expert in the areas of diversity, sustainability, climate change, and reform justice? This episode we get to dive in to all of these areas with Colorado State University professor of Education and author / co-author of over 19 books, Dr. Bill Timpson. Long interested in issues of sustainability, peace, and equity, these topics are reflected in Bill's scholarship. His research, in part supported by a National Kellogg Fellowship and a Ful...
Sep 03, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 108
How can we navigate these uncertain times? There is actually an amazing tool we can access in the book, "The Gift of Maybe." Author, business consultant and business/life coach Allison Carmen joins us on this episode to share with you powerful ways you can enhance your life and experience more resiliency, happiness, and hope. A great way to let go of anxiety and fear and ignite the sparks of positivity and possibility within you! http://www.allisoncarmen.com/ Music used: The Light From Our Unive...
Aug 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 107
What if you could find the golden threads throughout your life that would help you find your life's true purpose? My amazing guest this week is Holly Woods and she will help your discover how your personal golden threads are not only your life's purpose, but the greatest gift you give to humanity. Holly has been coaching and consulting for over 30 years in human and organizational development. She's an integral master coach purpose guide and professional mediator and facilitator, and a mastery e...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Have you ever met one of your heroes? I had the awesome pleasure of meeting with my all-time humor hero Dan Cummins and his amazing wife Lynze for a deep dive into dynamic topics that really matter. Join me for this behind-the-scenes conversation with this podcasting power couple as we explore finding resiliency in challenging times, love, connection, and being a force for good in the world. All of this and so much more to sink your teeth into as we serve up a hearty helping of Cummins casserole...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 105
We can thrive at our life in any age but did you know that we can find a place of greater peace, fulfillment and empowerment as we enter midlife? Join me this week when my guest is Amasuya Basil, nutritionist, author, craniosacral and acupressure therapist as she shares the secrets to what makes us come alive and become more vibrant as we age. We discuss what you need to take your health and happiness to the next level! Learn more about Anasuya: https://www.mybodywisdom.net Like what...
Jul 02, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 104
You can heal your life (from the inside out!) Dr. Eva Detko shares how you can revitalize your body, mind, and spirit (and it's easier than you think!) She tells us, "You CANNOT properly address health issues — like gut, immune system or brain disorders — without optimizing vagus nerve function." This episode: Learn to ACTIVATE the vagus nerve to REBALANCE your nervous system and help boost your immune system and overall health! Eva Detko, PhD, is a natural health specialist, writer and podcaste...
Jun 18, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 103
How do you build healthy relationships especially during a pandemic? Find more purpose, love, and meaning in your relationships and in your life, this week when we meet with YouTube sensation and relationship coach Kev Hick. Kev's amazing story will move you and the wisdom he shares will inspire you to bring your best self to your relationships and to find your potential and purpose and help promote others you love to do the same. Kev's relationship blog, Girl Talk with Guys: https://www.girltal...
Jun 11, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 102
How do we navigate these difficult times? How do we find peace despite the chaos in our world today? How can we overcome trying times to find ourselves more healed, whole, and living more enlivened and fully embodies lives? #1 New York Times bestselling author and guest on Oprah's Super Soul Sundays, Mark Nepo joins The Spark this week! In 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and was also chosen as one of OWN's SuperSoul 10...
Jun 04, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Want to change your life in substantial ways that create a more, meaningful and ignited life? My amazing guest tonight is chiropractor, dynamic presenter, and high performance coach Dr. Morgan Oaks, who will be sharing his wisdom and inspiration with us! Morgan talks about ways to ignite your life and spirit on this special celebratory episode of The Spark. Connect with Dr. Oaks: https://www.drmorganoaks.com/ Dr. Oaks' TedX talk, "Learning the Language of Dude": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j...
May 28, 2020•2 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 100
You know when you meet someone and you just know that meeting them will change your life? That is how I felt meeting Tom Cronin and it's true! If you want more peace, clarity, joy and connection in your life, join me for this edition of The Spark and learn how, as I speak with author, producer, meditation master and founder of The Stillness Project, Tom Cronin. Your life may never be the same! Connect with Tom: https://www.tomcronin.com/ Like what we do? Support us on Patreon: https://www.p...
May 21, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Want to find your soulmate? Want to help make your current mate into your soulmate? Find out what makes a good relationship great, how to make love grow, and how to create the love life of your dreams! All this and much more on this episode of The Spark as I interview a leading personality in the personal growth and spirituality movement, Arielle Ford. For the past 30 years, Arielle has been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through all forms of media, including being featured on The...
May 14, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 98
