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I'll Show You MineI'll Show You... Pretty Woman (1990)Welcome to another episode of I’ll Show You Mine! This time, Elyse is showing James ‘Pretty Woman’ from 1990. It’s the Cinderella story of romance blossoming between LA sex worker Vivan and ultra-wealthy capitalist Edward after he plucks her from the streets to become his paid companion for a week.Join us as we talk about the classic romcom quality of this movie, the beauty and charm of Julia Roberts, and how much it sucks to see George Costanza acting like a major asshole.Our theme song is by us! James Sparkman and Elyse Wietstoc...2025-07-061h 15
Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture162: 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner, Quinn EvansHow is Quinn Evans embracing sustainability, historic preservation, and equity in their practice to positively impact the future of architecture, environments, and communities?On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we're joined by the next generation of leaders from Quinn Evans, the 2025 AIA Firm of the Year Winner: Julia Siple, Principal and Director of Sustainability, and Senior Associates Nakita Reed and Charles Sparkman. We discuss Quinn Evans' focus on sustainable architecture, their workplace environment, and how this award will shape the firm's future.First, our guests share their paths to becoming architects, joining Quinn Evans, and...2024-08-0850 min
Mother WriterOvercoming Motherhood Identity Shifts with Julia SparkmanJulia Sparkman, podcast host and mom advocate, is joining me today on The Motherscope Podcast. In our conversation, Julia shares her perspective on overcoming the shifts that come with becoming a new mother. The way that she views motherhood is so aligned with what we believe here at Motherscope. Julia consciously practices radical motherhood, and I’m so excited for you to hear exactly what that means. This episode is for you if you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety or depression, or if you’re preparing for the birth of a new child. Enjoy! Visit this ep...2022-01-2546 min
Trauma & TriumphConscious MotherhoodThis episode features the beautiful story of Julia Sparkman’s postpartum journey and how she found deep healing through simply being and not allowing herself to get distracted with being busy. She’s discovered so much more about herself and feminism through this experience and I can’t wait for you to hear her story. If you'd like to follow or reach out to Julia for further inspiration please note her information below.IG @apodcastformoms | Website: https://www.apodcastformoms.com/ Podcast:iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-podcast-for-moms/id1571050407Spoti...2021-12-1955 min
A Podcast for MomsThe Essential Nature of Birth and Postpartum Storytelling with Whitney MolitorWhitney Molitor is a mother to two girls, a wife, and a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, and disordered eating. Above and beyond her titles, Whitney is a Minnesotan at heart and a woman passionate about connecting with other women and storytelling.Julia and Whitney’s conversation was truly just that - a real conversation where they shared their experiences with conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whitney was humble, genuine, and vulnerable as she offered her story to A Podcast for Moms. This episode will speak to any woman looking to reflect on...2021-12-151h 20A Podcast for MomsMaking Peace with What Is and Bringing Back the Village with Gina Janc, LMFTGina Janc is a grounded force - her steadfast energy immediately reminds you to be a little gentler with yourself. When Julia asked Gina to describe herself, Gina began with what was most true to her - she is a mother, daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, a deeply spiritual woman, and she is a lover of deep, vulnerable relationships. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.Gina is the founder of Bring Back the Village. She offers Talk Therapy, Parenting Circles, Parent Ceremonies, and a Prenatal Bonding E-Course.The only thing constant in...2021-11-2456 minA Podcast for MomsNavigating Your Visions and Goals During Life Pivots and Times of Uncertainty with Jacki CarrIn her own words, “Jacki Carr is a goal coach, motivational speaker and mama. As a leader in transformation, she works with people to amplify their voices and expand their vision and goals to better the future of the World. She is a Senior Lightyear Leadership Coach and has worked with companies like lululemon, MINDBODY, Patagonia, and The North Face and truly values companies who care for their people and the Earth.”Julia has been drawn to Jacki for years - she is enamored by her witty intellect, love of books, her magnetic energy, and her mindful pers...2021-11-101h 22A Podcast for MomsThe Importance of Living with Intention + Ritual and Land Stewardship with Jessie GardnerJulia invited Jessie Gardner to be a guest on the podcast because she absolutely loves the way Jessie writes about life and motherhood. Jessie - a mom to three young girls - lives intentionally through ritual and she is passionate about the mindful cultivation of food and soil.During our conversation, Jessie shares the journey that led her to the powerful practices of intention and ritual. She also explains how living with intention guided her to develop a life centered around nature, growing her own food, and nurturing healthy soil.We Discuss: How Jessie’s e...2021-10-2758 minA Podcast for MomsSolo with Julia: Understanding Myself, My Needs, and Trusting My Parenting ChoicesOn this solo episode, Julia, the host of A Podcast for Moms, reflects on the birth chart reading she had with last week’s guest, Ashley Tracey. She specifically speaks to what she learned about the central theme of her life and some of her core truths; her tendency to over-intellectualize things; her shadow side; and her purpose. She also shares what she learned about her daughter’s birth chart and how the reading helped to affirm a lot of her parenting choices.And, Julia advocates for conscious, intentional parenting and her belief that every child...2021-10-1333 minA Podcast for MomsUsing Astrology to Consciously Parent and to Better Understand Yourself with Ashley TraceyAshley Tracey - Libra Sun, Sagittarius Moon, Aquarius Rising - is an astrologer and self-proclaimed “science nerd”. Ashley has a background in nutritional biochemistry - she specifically studied the impacts of nutrients on a cellular level. She has been practicing and teaching astrology for the last 10 years.Ashley became a first time mom last year during an astrological transit in her chart - don’t worry, she explains what that means during our conversation. And, as a new mom, Ashley began to focus on the ways in which astrology can help us to better understand our children and to...2021-10-061h 06A Podcast for MomsThe Shadow Side of Motherhood & Birth and Life as a Ritual and a Ceremony with Olivia HughesOlivia Hughes is a first-time mom navigating the beautiful dance of the first year of motherhood. Olivia holds a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology and she is a leader in the yoga, healing, and consciousness communities. She supports other women (and men) as a mentor, yoga teacher, and Reiki Master.During our conversation, Olivia shares about her current work - the work she is doing at home. She said, “our healing is our job and our healing is our work.” We explore how she is honoring the shadow side of motherhood and how Olivia sees birth and life a...2021-09-291h 13A Podcast for MomsSolo with Julia: Getting to Know Myself in Motherhood and Friendships & CommunityOn this solo episode, Julia, the host of A Podcast for Moms, gives a short podcast update and she reflects on what it’s been like to get to know herself in motherhood and how motherhood has shaped her current experience with her friendships and her community. Julia’s reflections were prompted by the conversation she had with EP 08’s guest, Chyla Walsh. As she shares, Julia includes personal stories about overcoming alcoholism and addiction, some childhood experiences that have informed how she shows up as a mom, and the beauty she has found in surrendering to what is...2021-09-2236 minA Podcast for MomsTransforming Birth and Postpartum: From Humility & Pain to Healing & Empowerment with Chyla WalshChyla Walsh is a mama, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a creative soul, and a soul on a mission. She currently resides in her home state of Pennsylvania. Shortly before Chyla became a mom, she launched Female Rebels - Female Rebels offers in person and online workshops, courses, and retreats where women gather to remember their divinity.During our conversation, Chyla shares about her offerings through Female Rebels; her journey into motherhood; the hardships she faced during her first pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences; the healing and empowerment she experienced during her second pregnancy and birth; and her...2021-09-151h 29A Podcast for MomsBlossoming in Motherhood and Finding Your Own Way with Cecelia SterlingCecelia Sterling is the owner of Vocabulary Boutique, mom to a 3 year old, and she stylishly moves through life with grace and self-acceptance.During our conversation, Cecelia shares about her entrepreneurial journey owning Vocabulary Boutique and how motherhood has led her to finding her own way.We Discuss:Cecelia shares about her life before becoming a mom: how she began her journey into fashion, clothing, and design and the launch of Vocabulary Boutique in September 2009Cecelia and Julia discuss how Cecelia navigated running Vocabulary right after she had her daughter, Lillian, 3 years agoCecelia shares...2021-09-011h 14A Podcast for MomsThe Power of Writing & Normalizing the Centering of Mothers with JACKIE LEONARDJackie Leonard is a mom of 2, a Southern California Native, a writer, and a curious person. She is also the founder and editor of Motherscope, an online and in-print zine featuring stories about motherhood and stories written by moms from all over the World.During our conversation, Jackie shares about her current exploration of her history and the concept of home, her radical experience receiving midwifery care during her pregnancy and birth, and the power of telling truth and stories.We Discuss:Jackie shares about her current curiosity: exploring her history - she currently...2021-08-181h 20A Podcast for MomsThe Expansive Nature of Motherhood with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is an entrepreneur, a coach for high achieving women working to align themselves in their life and their business, the host of the What Nik Knows podcast, and a mom. During our conversation, Dr. Nikki shares about the unexpected events that led her to her life’s work, her unfounded fears around motherhood, her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, social media, and the expansive nature of motherhood.We Discuss: Nikki shares about her background in mindfulness: she learned transcendental meditation from her parents at the age of 10 and she rediscovered mindf...2021-08-1156 minA Podcast for MomsHonoring Your Own Journey and Doing the Inner Work with Dora Hothi of Fuchsia SoulDora Hothi of Fuchsia Soul is a modern mystic, coach & artist, professor of Cultural & Historical Studies at London College of Fashion, and mum to an almost 3 year old.During our conversation, Dora shares about her unique approach to pregnancy, her postpartum experience, and her creative and professional roles. The themes intrinsic to our conversation were honoring your own intuition and doing the inner work. We discuss:Dora speaks to why she intentionally waited to become a mom and shares about her life before motherhoodDora describes her “strange” pregnancy, connecting with her intuition, and her inte...2021-08-041h 01
The Oxford CommentThe Neuroscience of Human Consciousness - Episode 63 - The Oxford CommentOn today’s episode of The Oxford Comment, we focused on human consciousness and how studying the neurological basis for human cognition can lead not only to better health but a better understanding of human culture, language, and society as well.
We are joined today by Dr. John Parrington, author of the newly published book Mind Shift: How Culture Transformed the Human Brain, and Professor Anil Seth, Editor-in-Chief of the Open Access journal Neuroscience of Consciousness, to learn more about the study of human consciousness and how it can help us to understand autism spectrum disorders, mental ill...2021-07-2744 minA Podcast for MomsGender Equity at Home, in Relationships, and at Work with Annie WarshawAnnie Warshaw is a mom of 3, Co-Founder + CEO of Mission Propelle and Youth Alliance Yoga, a Gender Justice Professor at Roosevelt University, a Skokie School Board Representative, and Julia’s personal favorite, co-host and executive producer of the Sports.com podcast with her son, Grant.Annie shares her approach to parenting and how she navigates her many roles through equitably sharing responsibilities with her partner and including her children in housework. This conversation will inspire you to be strategic at home so you have the time and energy to pursue your passions outside of motherhood. You’ll defi...2021-07-211h 11A Podcast for MomsHow to Accept Help, Follow Your Dreams, & Teach Through Actions with Christa JanineChrista Janine is a single mom, yoga and fitness professional, life coach, model, and an influential activist. Our conversation will inspire you to accept more help so you can continue to pursue your own personal dreams throughout motherhood.We discuss:Christa confidently stepping into life as a new, single mom - pursuing her 2nd Master’s degree 3 months after her son was bornHow the support Christa received allowed her to continue pursuing her goals and dreamsChrista’s transition to owning her own business and becoming an online influencerFinding purpose in setbacksThe Black Lives Matter movement, Christa bein...2021-07-141h 04A Podcast for MomsFailing Forward: The Evolution, Intention, & Vision for APFM with Julia SparkmanJulia Sparkman is the host of A Podcast for Moms and she is a stay home mom to her vivaciously incredible daughter, Sloan Sage. After overcoming a birth that did not go as planned and 18 months of serious postpartum anxiety and depression, Julia realized that conscious motherhood is a wild, radical revolution. And she’s here for it.Solo Episode Includes:The experiences that led Julia to starting A Podcast for MomJulia’s intention for starting the podcast: connecting with other moms + connecting other moms to each other, creating a platform for moms to learn something from...2021-07-1432 minThe Oxford CommentOcean Health: Life and Livelihoods - Episode 62 - The Oxford CommentJune is National Ocean Month in the United States, and earlier this month, the whole world observed World Oceans Day, a day that has been celebrated since 2008 with a different theme each year. The theme for 2021 was “Life and Livelihoods.”
Covering 71% of the earth’s surface, the ocean is home to a vast array of life—an estimated 2.2 million species—and provides livelihoods for 40 million people in the fishing industry. But many scientists warn that the health of our oceans is in decline, threatening these species and the humans who depend on them.
The threats to our oce...2021-06-2943 minA Podcast for MomsComing Soon: A Podcast for Moms is launching July 2021!A Podcast for Moms is a podcast for moms, about motherhood - hosted by me, Julia Sparkman. I believe that every mom’s path is unique and that we all share one common bond: becoming and being a mother is radical.Please follow + subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms to automatically receive an update when our first episodes launch in July! In the meantime, come say hello on instagram: @APodcastForMomsI am so excited to connect with you and to celebrate MOMS as we revolutionize the world through radical motherhood.2021-06-0701 min