What if you could think out of the box and take your life to whole new level? Many of us settle for an average, "normal" life inside of our comfort zone. True adventure, excitement, and deeper fulfillment lie just outside of that zone, but often we are too afraid to take that first step that would change our lives. Life coach and motivational speaker Jeff Crabtree has dedicated his career to helping people take those steps to transcend their ordinary lives to extraordinary lives where they are l...
Nov 08, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It's not often in life that we get to meet our heroes. David Burns has professionally been one of mine and during his career, he has helped thousands of people to change their thoughts and improve their lives, literally taking them from good to great and beyond. This episode is the last in a three-part series. This truly is the trifecta of feeling terrific! In this interview, we get to know this amazing man behind the scenes a little more and learn in depth about his TEAM approach to rapidly tra...
Nov 01, 2018•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In a world where the #MeToo movement has made such a huge impact, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of embracing the feminine in our world. Join me this week as I talk with author Hallie Iglehart Austen about the myths, and history of the divine feminine and her newly re-released book, "The Heart of the Goddess: Art, Myth and Meditations of the World's Sacred Feminine". It's an important conversation that empowers all listeners, male and female alike. Get "The Heart of th...
Oct 18, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We all want to shoot for our dreams and live purpose-filled lives. But what limits us? Is it our physical limitations, environmental circumstances, or our limited beliefs? We all have challenges that can either become the barriers that defeat us or the starting blocks that motivate us to move forward more diligently towards our dreams. Join us this week when we talk with public speaker and disability advocate Michael Kutcher, who teaches us how to move beyond our difficulties and live a life of ...
Oct 11, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 33
When we are deep in the rabbit hole it is hard to see the light of day. The same is true for depression. It can feel like it is taking us under and the climb to the light can seem like a very steep and slippery slope. Join us for an inspiring interview with Marian Sandmaier who helps illuminate the path to wholeness and healing. Marian Sandmaier is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in psychology, behavior and health. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington ...
Oct 04, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 32
A new era in our world is evolving. What will usher in this new era is an emerging belief system that combines science and spirituality in a way that heightens our awareness of our interconnections with each other, the earth, and for the physical environment as a whole. Beliefs shape the way we interpret and interact with the world. It is fascinating to begin the conversation about how our beliefs have culturally evolved - just as species have evolved on our planet. Join me as I discuss these tr...
Sep 27, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 31
A warm embrace, a knowing glance, and intentionally spoken kind words... These are the simple, but often forgotten ingredients of creating lasting love. This week our guest is Dr. Ellen Wachtel. Ellen has a Ph.D in clinical psychology from New York University as well as a law degree from Harvard Law School. She has been a couples therapist for over 30 years and taught thousands of couples how to have a loving relationship that will endure through the decades. Dr. Wachtel is the author of the boo...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Transformation. We all have times in our lives where we seek the ability to make the changes necessary to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. Often times this change can take months, and even years, as we try to transform ourselves for the better. What if that transformation was possible in just a couple of hours? Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Matthew May takes us inside an actual therapy session to show us how this transformation is possible and how we can break through our limiting be...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 29
It's back-to-school season, so in the spirit of this time of renewal, we invite you to learn about the host, the woman, the healer, as we go Behind The Spark. This week, producer Chris Lanphear interviews Stephanie James about how she got into social work, her short career as a runway model, dancing with her children, experiences from the mental health field, her new book, and more. *** Hosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo Media, Ltd. Hear new episodes Wednesdays at 9pm...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. This one happens to come in size XXXL with a heart to match. Join us as we talk to professional athlete, coach, and mentor Jim Opperman as he talks to us about not just how he has survived in life, how he has truly thrived in it. Former linebacker for The Philadelphia Eagles, and a 40 year career as a high school football and wrestling coach, Jim takes us from the bench, to the field and into the interiors of his life. *** Hosted by Stephanie James. Produced ...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We all have stress in our lives. Often times we try to seek relief from our stress through outside means which aren't necessarily healthy for us. What if the tool for transformation was actually within us the whole time just waiting to be utilized? Dr. Dan Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. joins us on this episode to discuss The Wheel of Awareness, a mindfulness tool for cultivating peace, resilience, and yo...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode, we look back on one of our favorite early episodes in our conversation with Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D. Dr. Benn is a licensed psychologist and recently retired adjunct professor at Colorado State University, diversity trainer, mediator, conference keynote presenter, and author of the book Stories From The Couch: And Other Telling Tales, released in 2008. We explore the fact that everyone is prejudiced (whether they realize it or not), where that comes from, and thoughts about how we ...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Chase your dream. Discover your potential. Transform your life. These are the inspirational words that grace the cover of Amy Charity's book, "The Wrong Side of Comfortable." Amy Charity is a professional speaker, author, and former U.S. women's national team cyclist who shares her journey on the often difficult, uncomfortable, and competitive world of professional bike racing. Her message is one of hope and how to conquer our fears and follow our hearts to push ourselves to the next level and a...
Aug 02, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We all want to experience greater happiness, peace, and well-being in our lives and we all want to find deeper meaning and purpose for our lives. What if the answers were already there inside of you and you merely needed to “turn on the light” of awareness to illuminate this truth? Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman will shine light on our paths and help us find our way back to that source of light that is always within us, around us, and illuminates through us at all times. Internationally respected sci...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How do we say “I’m sorry?” A true apology goes beyond words and includes our behavior, and our ability to express empathy and connect with one another. There actually is an art to apology; a way we can own our own behavior and express our apologies in ways that go beyond just remedy the situation, they actually help us heal one another. Join us for this episode of The Spark, where our guest will be psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., as she teaches us the su...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 22
How can we be our best selves and harness our best potential? How do we focus on what's right with us instead of what's wrong? Lynn M. Owens, Ph.D. is a passionate educator who empowers others to care for themselves and others, to harness the strengths of their personality and to maximize their performance in all areas of their lives. From corporate CEO’s to multi-level marketing professionals, from educators to athletes, Lynn provides valuable insight into how to lead and teach from strengths. ...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What if you could dramatically change the way you feel and have a life changing breakthrough in only two hours or less? Dr. David Burns' new T.E.A.M. therapy proves this kind of change from devastation to liberation is possible. With new relapse prevention techniques you can get new ways of thinking root and take hold while pulling out any weeds of negative thinking as it shows up. Join me for an inspiring and candid interview with Dr. David Burns as we journey down the path together to feeling ...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Molly Bloom is an exceptional woman who grew up in an extrordinary family in Loveland, Colorado. Her parents both had successful professional careers; one of her brothers is a two-time Olympian and entrpreneur while the other is a surgeon. Molly, however, took a different path... In 1999, Molly was ranked third in the world in freestyle skiing. Chronic neck and back pain caused her to retire early from the sport, and just a few short years later, she was running the most opulent poker games in t...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The road we set out on in not always the one that will lead us to our greatest destiny. Travel along with us as we talk to nationally nominated school counselor of the year, Cassie Poncelow about her passion for creating programs that help promote mental health, positivity, and success in high school students. Through her enthusiasm, creativity, and unending energy, Cassie has a unique way of connecting with and encouraging students to find their own voice and follow their own dreams. Her compas...
Jun 13, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Rewiring our brains for more peace, happiness, and satisfaction. Sounds like the stuff of a great science fiction novel. The truth is this is all very doable and we can learn to enhance our life experience by learning the tools that help us go beyond our primitive programming. Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. is the president of Relationships That Work – an organization that supports people to create more emotionally intelligent personal relationships – and vice president of the Rewire Leadership Institu...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
How we take care of ourselves will determine our health, our longevity and the quality of our lives. What if you could tap into the fountain of youth and vitality merely by what you eat? Join us as we talk with Dr. Ryan Johnson about his journey through fitness, financial freedom, and following his heart. The wisdom of our body is not just held in the brain between our ears; it's encoded in the "brain" of every cell of our body. Dr. Ryan shares the way to unlock this inner wisdom and live our be...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
“Relationships are difficult,” begins Dr. Stan Tatkin in his 2016 TED Talk. However, as you will see… they are not impossible; in fact, being in a relationship with another human being and becoming on expert on each other, is actually one of the most rewarding things in life. There is hope – whether you are needing the tools to tune up and repair some of the current ruptures in your relationship, or want to take a good relationship to great, Stan Tatkin helps show us the way through the shallows...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We have amazing power within us. We actually have the power to change our thoughts, and in doing so, can change our feelings, our actions, and eventually our lives. This episode is an inspirational way to start taking control of your automatic negative thoughts today and transform them in order to create a more joyful present and fulling future. Join us as we talk with the legendary Dr. David Burns about how we can break through the old thinking habits that bind us and begin to live a more happy...
May 09, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Sometimes you can't fit all of the stories that you'd like to include within the constraints of a one hour radio show. So now we're introducing Spark Extra, a feature where we spotlight interesting stories and bits that for one reason or another, we couldn't include in the full episode. In this excerpt from our conversation with Weldon Long (The Spark episode 013), Weldon tells a wonderful story about his journey to meet Dr. Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The Seven Healt...
May 07, 2018•10 min
Think about spending 13 years in prison. Most of us can't even imagine 13 minutes there. On this episode of The Spark, I speak with Weldon Long, who went through an amazing journey from convicted felon, to total transformation and amazing success in his life. Five years after leaving prison, Weldon became a highly successful businessman, had a wonderful marriage, and most importantly, obtained custody of his son. Today, he has a multi-million-dollar business, national speaking engagements, and h...
May 02, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Warm, Giving, and Kind. Are these the terms that come to mind when you think of a serial entrepreneur? They definitely are for me after my interview with founder and chairman of OtterBox, Curt Richardson. During this interview, Curt gives the ingredients to the recipe of success. Hard work, tenacity and drive are only a part of it. Tune in and join us for a 30 year journey to an overnight success. *** Hosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo Media, Ltd. Music Credits: “Heli...
Apr 25, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Too often our sexuality has been kept under the covers and in the dark. We are all sexual beings and having a healthy sense of our own sexuality is an essential part of embracing who we truly are. Join us as we journey into this tantalizing topic and explore what it means to be our authentic sexual selves. My guest is sexologist, sexuality advocate, and Colorado State University professor Dr. Emma Myers. Emma helps us to kick off the covers and shed light on this important and imperative topic. ...
Apr 18, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Music moves us mind body and soul. But did you know music can actually change our brains and enhance our lives? Resent research with children has shown that there is a direct correlation between listening to classical music, learning how to play an instrument and positive brain development. Violinist virtuoso Jephta Bernstein and international composer, musical scholar and author Bruce Adolphe illuminate our way into better understanding the amazing gifts that music holds for us. The magic of mu...
Apr 11, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How do you define trauma? It isn’t just car crashes, natural disasters, or unexpected loss of a loved one. Actually, trauma can be experienced when we are bullied, go through divorce, or have an embarrassing moment in our childhoods. The beliefs we hold onto around these traumas can affect us years later, and in some cases, a lifetime if we allow them to. There is hope and healing in EMDR, a therapeutic and empirically researched treatment that helps re-wire your brain and change your negative b...
Apr 04, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Did you know that resiliency is something you can actually grow? There are certain ingredients that go into planting and cultivating a thriving garden. We must tend to it, make sure it gets adequate water and sunlight, and must pull the weeds if we want it to flourish. Growing resilience within our minds and ourselves is no different. We can learn how to tend to our own inner garden and pull the weeds of negative thoughts and plant the flowers of positive feelings as we learn to focus on and ins...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
