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Inner SparkWho Am I to Talk About Grief? Grief Series Ep.3Send us Fan Mail In this Shower Sprinkle, I'm sharing the heart behind the Grief Series, why I believe grief deserves a place in our everyday conversations, and why you don't have to be fully healed to make a difference in someone else's life.If you've ever questioned your story, your purpose, or whether you're "qualified" enough, this episode is for you.In this episode, we'll talk about:Why I almost didn't start this seriesThe many forms grief can takeWhy grief and joy can exist togetherThe power of sharing your s...
2026-07-0407 minInner SparkGetting Good at Grief with Pam Sandrock: What a Cancer Diagnosis Taught Her About Rising Again Grief Series Ep.2Send us Fan MailYou can only hold a ball underwater for so long before it pops back up. Grief works the same way — and in this episode of the Inner Spark Podcast Grief Series, I sit down with Pam Sandrock, founder of No Knockouts Life Coaching and host of the No Knockouts Podcast, to talk about what really happens when we stop pushing our grief down.Pam was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. What followed wasn't just a medical battle — it was a grief process. She grieved the person she was...
2026-06-2759 minInner SparkHow to Hold Grief & Joy at the Same time: Grief Series EP. 1Send us Fan MailCan you celebrate and grieve at the same time?For a long time, I didn't think I could.In this first episode of the Grief Series, I'm sharing a deeply personal story about the loss of my grandmother, launching my podcast the very next day, and the unexpected journey of learning how to hold grief and joy at the same time.Two years ago, my grandmother passed away just 30 minutes before my birthday. The next day, I released my podcast trailer. Looking back, the day I found...
2026-06-2009 minInner SparkBecoming the Best Version of Yourself (Without the Hustle)Send us Fan MailWhat if becoming the best version of yourself isn't about working harder, pushing more, or hustling your way there?In this Shower Sprinkle episode, I'm sharing a personal realization that stopped me in my tracks: I thought I had slowed down, but really, I had just gotten better at disguising my hustle.After spending time grieving an old version of myself, I found myself sitting in the stillness—something that didn't come naturally to me. But in that space, something unexpected happened. The moment I stopped trying to force ev...
2026-06-1307 minInner SparkThe Grief of Growth: Growing Into Your New SelfSend us Fan MailWhat if feeling unlike yourself isn't a sign that something is wrong—but a sign that you're growing?In this heartfelt Shower Sprinkle, I share a raw look at what transformation really feels like behind the scenes. While growth is often celebrated for the breakthroughs and victories it brings, we rarely talk about the grief that comes with letting go of an old version of ourselves.This week, a series of unexpected moments—from a computer crash to an ice-cold shower—became powerful reminders about trust, gratitude, and the import...
2026-06-0610 minInner SparkStop Waiting for Permission: Letting Go of Fear, Doubt & JudgmentSend us Fan MailHey friend! Welcome back to another Shower Sprinkle.If you listened to last week's episode with my dear friend Christine Marcario, you know I had a big realization — I was caught in the hustle and had lost touch with what it means to truly play, rest, and give myself permission to just be.This week, that realization went even deeper.During a powerful breathwork and meditation session with my mentor Jennifer Liss, I did something I didn't expect — I drew a line in the sand. And I step...
2026-05-3006 minInner SparkPermission to play: Breaking Free From the Hustle (Even When You Think You Already Have)Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the person who celebrates everybody else forgets to celebrate herself?In this episode I am getting called out by my dear friend and podcast host Christine Marcario of the Aligned and Abundant Podcast -- and honestly, I needed every bit of it.We are talking about the moment I realized that everything on my plate had shifted from I get to, to I have to. The hammock that is still not put together. The flowers I keep saying I am going to buy. And the real...
2026-05-2328 minInner SparkCracked Open: My Health Journey, Healing & PurposeSend us Fan MailIn today’s episode I’m sharing a deeply personal and powerful conversation that originally aired on my dear friend Dana Hunter Fradella’s podcast, Girls Who Recover (now Her Next Level Podcast). This episode was recorded in the early days of both of our podcasting journeys, and it became one of the most pivotal conversations I’ve ever had about my life, my health, and my healing.At the time, I was still in the thick of processing my own story — navigating a rare illness, searching for answers, and trying to underst...
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Organized Chaos: Permission GrantedS2 Ep.8 From Food Stamps to Faith: A Manifesting Monday StorySend us Fan MailThis week’s episode is raw, real, emotional, and full of powerful reminders about faith, community, abundance, and trusting the process.Recorded at 3AM on Mother’s Day, Shabana shares the raw reality of early marriage — raising three kids while struggling financially, relying on food stamps, coupons, and faith. Through powerful stories of kindness, community, and unexpected blessings, this episode is a reminder that true wealth goes far beyond money.Shabana also shares about supporting Listen here Inner Spark Podcast host Casey Taton and the beautiful work being done to hos...
2026-05-1116 minInner SparkIt Got Dim- Not GoneSend us Fan MailHave you ever looked at a picture of your younger self and barely recognized the joy on your face?That happened to me this week.In this shower sprinkle episode I get real about the moments that dim our inner light — the embarrassing drive through order, the intercom slip in elementary school, the skating rink that broke her heart — and how those moments quietly talk us out of showing up as ourselves.This one is personal. This one is raw. And this one is for anyone who has...
2026-05-0912 minInner SparkAre You Draining Your Fun Before It Even Starts?Send us Fan MailAfter noticing my own “fun meter” running low, I reflect on how overthinking, pressure, and overwhelm were taking the joy out of experiences before they even started.Through real-life moments—from a high-energy event filled with connection to a simple, joy-filled hospital delivery— I uncover a deeper truth:✨ Fun isn’t just about the moment—it’s about how you show up to it ✨ How we unintentionally drain our energy before doing things we love ✨ Why your “fun meter” might be empty before you even arrive ✨ The importance of allowing jo...
2026-04-2509 minInner SparkYou'll Always Find What Your Looking ForSend us Fan MailIn this week’s Shower Sprinkle, we’re taking a gentle pause to explore a powerful question:Where are your thoughts coming from… your mind or your heart?Your mind is designed to keep you safe. It scans for risk, overthinks, and looks for what could go wrong.But your heart? That’s where your truth lives. That’s where your spark begins.And here’s the shift— what you focus on, you will find.Just like when you...
2026-04-1805 minInner SparkHealing the Inner Critic & Letting Go of Perfectionism: With Tania CervoniSend us Fan MailWhat if the voice in your head telling you you’re not enough… isn’t the truth?In this powerful and honest episode I sit down with Tania Cervoni a educator, speaker, and podcast host for a deep conversation on healing the inner critic, releasing perfectionism, and remembering your true self.Tania shares her personal journey through self-doubt, people-pleasing, and years of inner criticism—revealing how those patterns were never flaws, but protective responses shaped over time. Together, we explore how we can begin to notice these patterns, question them, an...
2026-04-111h 09Inner SparkShowing Up Authentically Me — Voice and AllSend us Fan MailIn this honest Shower Sprinkle I share a real-time realization about what it means to truly show up—even when things aren’t perfect.After almost skipping this episode because my voice wasn’t 100%, I found myself asking a deeper question:Who am I… if I only show up when everything feels perfect?Through a vulnerable moment, I explore how easy it is to hold ourselves back—whether it’s fear of judgment, how we sound, how we look, or the stories we tell ourselves about what others might t...
2026-04-0409 minInner SparkWhen Your Mind Won't Stop Spiraling: Letting Go and TrustingSend us Fan MailIf your mind won’t stop spiraling and you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty, this episode is for you.In this Shower Sprinkle episode I share a raw and relatable look at what happens when life feels out of control—and how to move through anxiety, overthinking, and the need for answers.After experiencing two real-life situations that triggered stress and emotional overwhelm, I dive into the deeper patterns behind spiraling thoughts, fear, and the desire for control. I explore how past experiences can impact your nervous system, why...
2026-03-2811 minInner SparkWhen Fear Shows Up Before the BreakthroughSend us Fan MailIn this honest episode I share a vulnerable moment of realizing that fear was quietly holding me back from stepping into my next level.After experiencing a breakdown filled with doubt, nervous system reactions, and questions like “Who am I to do this?”, I began to recognize something deeper—fear often shows up right before growth.From reaching out to bigger podcast guests to being asked to share my own story, opportunities were arriving… but my body was reacting with tightness, anxiety, and hesitation.In this episode, I explor...
2026-03-1411 minInner SparkThe Power of the Pause: Why Slowing Down Changes EverythingSend us Fan MailIn a world that praises hustle, constant movement, and productivity, we rarely talk about the power of pausing. But what if the very thing we resist most is actually what we need most?In this mini episode, I share a heartfelt reminder about why taking intentional pauses throughout your day isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. When we slow down, we create space to hear our intuition, reconnect with our bodies, and respond to life instead of reacting to it.This episode is an invitation to breathe, reset, and rememb...
2026-02-2810 minInner SparkShe Died Twice and Rebuilt Her Life - A Story of Curiosity & CourageSend us Fan MailWhat if your life stopped — and you got the chance to rebuild it from the ground up?In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with author, musician, podcaster, and storyteller Jennifer Chambers to talk about resilience, curiosity, creativity, and what happens when life forces you to start over. After facing near-death experiences, illness, and memory loss, Jen didn’t just recover — she transformed her entire life.This conversation dives into the mindset that helped her rebuild: staying curious, embracing imperfection, following joy, and giving herself grace. Jen shares how cre...
2026-02-211h 08Inner SparkSeeing The Beauty: The Ripple Effect of Love in ActionSend us Fan MailIn this heartfelt Shower Sprinkle, I share a powerful reminder about what happens when we slow down enough to truly see the beauty around us.After visiting a school where students poured love into handmade gifts for hospitalized children, I witnessed something that deeply moved me — kids speaking love over blankets, creating cards filled with encouragement, and serving others with open hearts and pure intention. The experience became a living example of how love spreads, multiplies, and transforms lives through small acts of kindness.This episode is an invitation to...
2026-02-1422 minInner SparkThe Power of Listening: Hearing People with an Open HeartSend us Fan MailIn today’s Shower Sprinkle, I reflect on the difference between hearing and truly listening in a world that feels rushed, distracted, and constantly multitasking.Inspired by recent personal experiences, this episode invites you to slow down, set judgment aside, and become more present in your conversations—with friends, family, kids, and even yourself.When we listen with an open heart, we create space for connection, healing, and understanding. This episode is a gentle reminder that being fully present may be one of the most powerful gifts we can offe...
2026-02-0711 minInner SparkFrom Burnout to Alignment: Trusting the Soul-Led Path with Christine MarcarioSend us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode I sit down with Christine Marcario—intuitive teacher, manifestation mentor, Reiki practitioner, and host of the Aligned and Abundant podcast—for a soul-level conversation about burnout, identity, intuition, and trusting the path you didn’t plan.What begins as a story of misjudgment and first impressions unfolds into a powerful moment of heart connection—one that opens the door to a much deeper conversation about spiritual awakening, teacher burnout, divine redirection, and the courage it takes to choose alignment over comfort.Christine shares h...
2026-01-311h 01Inner SparkWhen a Trigger Becomes a Glimmer: A lesson in Self-TrustSend us Fan MailIn this Shower Sprinkle episode I share a personal moment of being triggered by a conversation in the coaching and podcasting space — and how that discomfort became a powerful invitation to look inward.Rather than reacting or placing blame, I paused and reflected on what the trigger was revealing about my own alignment, integrity, and core values. With honesty and embodiment, I explore how triggers can act as mirrors — and how, when met with curiosity, they can transform into glimmers that guide us back to self-trust.This episode is espe...
2026-01-1713 minInner SparkIm Over "New Year, New Me"Send us Fan MailThe new year shows up loud — new goals, new habits, new pressure. And honestly? I’m over it.In this episode I’m sharing why the “New Year, New Me” mentality no longer resonates with me — and how it often sets us up to be harder on ourselves instead of more compassionate.A new year is just another day we get to be alive. We don’t need January 1st to change, grow, or begin again. Real change doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through small, steady habits, self-awareness, and...
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A Beautiful Fix | Midlife Burnout, Human Design & ReinventionIs Hidden Shame Running the Show Behind the Scenes?I LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a text! 💬Is Hidden Shame Running the Show Behind the Scenes?Shame doesn’t always show up as shame. Sometimes it disguises itself as overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or playing small. In this powerful panel conversation hosted by Dana Fradella, I sat down with a group of brilliant women to talk about the many faces of shame — the conscious, the unconscious, and the ones we didn’t know we were still carrying.We talked about what it really means to release shame, how it lingers in the bo...
2025-12-311h 13Inner SparkThe Miracle of Letting Go: How My Frozen Shoulder Finally ReleasedSend us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode, I share the unexpected and awe‑filled turning point in my frozen shoulder and ulnar neuropathy journey.After months of pain, loss of function, aggressive treatments, and preparing for possible surgery, I experienced a moment I can only describe as a miracle. While jogging for the first time in months, I fell—landing on the very arm she had been guarding, bracing, and fearing she might lose function in.What followed wasn’t further injury… it was release.In this episode, I walk you...
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Midlife Butterfly: Stop Self-Abandoning & People Pleasing by Healing Your Nervous System — Feel Alive Again#51 - Healing Shame in Midlife: Conversations & Practices with Five High-Achieving WomenShame doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it lives quietly in your body — in the moments you dim yourself, stay silent, or question your worth.In this rich panel conversation hosted by pod sister Dana Hunter Fradella, Kena joins four extraordinary women to do what shame hates most: speak the truth. Together they share personal stories of how shame took root early — in their bodies, their careers, their sexuality, their spirituality — and what began to shift the moment they brought it into the light.This isn’t a clinical conversation about shame. It’s five women getting real...
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