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Ignite Your SparkFrom Trauma to Transformation: Ann Jonas Unveils Her Healing JourneySend us a textThis will be the last episode of IGNITE YOUR SPARK for now. I am moving on to manifesting what is next for me. As I marinate in the Chrysalis stage, I hope you will continue your own journey of Igniting and Sharing you spark. The world needs your light.I invite you to go back and listen to some of the incredible guests I have had the honor of interviewing over the past 4 years.Please keep in touch....send me a note. I love hearing from you.
2024-10-1535 min
Ignite Your SparkOff-Grid Living and Holistic Trauma Healing: Insights from Lauren MorganSend us a textOh wow Sparkling community. I loved this episode so much. Lauren Morgan is truly living her dharma in an authentic way. From choosing to heal her early childhood trauma to also choosing to live off the grid, this remarkable woman is raising the vibration of our planet.In today's episode, I am thrilled to share the inspiring conversation I had with the incredible Lauren Morgan. Lauren, hailing from upstate New York and living off the grid, is a trauma recovery and business coach, energy master, mystic, and the founder of Wild...
2024-10-0131 min
Ignite Your SparkEmbracing Soul Intuition: Jocelyn Sandstrom on Authenticity, Alignment, and Personal EmpowermentSend us a textIn today's episode, I am thrilled to share my conversation with the inspiring Jocelyn Sandstrom. Jocelyn is an extraordinary woman who brings profound insights on following one's soul's intuition to achieve true alignment and fulfillment. Throughout our chat, Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of daily "breadcrumbs" from the soul, a concept she passionately believes can transform every aspect of our lives. She's not just talking the talk; Jocelyn is living proof of the power of intuitive guidance and has an incredible process called the "soul evolution process" that she offers for free...
2024-09-1743 min
Ignite Your SparkRaising Your Vibration: Heather Green on Animal Communication and HealingSend us a textIn today's episode, I am thrilled to share the enlightening conversation I had with the extraordinary Heather Green. Heather, an intuitive, animal communicator, and energy healer, brings a profound message that will resonate deeply with anyone seeking to Ignite Your Spark. Together, we delve into the importance of living in the present moment and the power of connecting with animals as sentient beings. Heather shares her inspiring journey, from mystical experiences in 2007 to communicating with the horse collective consciousness through dreams and telepathy. It's a fascinating discussion that underscores the importance...
2024-09-1034 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Leslie Gordon Christie: Buff Nation Empowering Women Through Fitness, Nutrition, and Personal DevelopmentSend us a textIn this episode, I am thrilled to share my conversation with Leslie Gordon Christie, the inspiring founder of "We are Buff Nation," an online fitness community dedicated to empowering women over 40 to embrace their strength, vitality, and overall well-being. Leslie's passion for helping others shines through as she shares her journey from broadcasting to fitness and personal development, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose and passion at any age.Throughout our discussion, Leslie shares valuable insights on the power of mindset, visualization, and affirmations in achieving personal goals and...
2024-08-2035 min
Ignite Your SparkCelebrating July 4th and Igniting Your Spark with me - Kim Duff SelbySend us a textIn today's episode, I am thrilled to talk to you all solo in honor of my almost-favorite holiday, the 4th of July! This episode is a heartfelt journey into what ignites my spark, from unexpected texts from my children to my morning rituals that keep me grounded and inspired. Get ready to meet my family as I introduce my wonderful daughter, Taylor, and my creative son, Tommy. I'll also share stories about my supportive husband, David, who keeps my spark alive every day. Together, we'll explore the personal anecdotes and rituals that light...
2024-07-0226 min
Ignite Your SparkUnlocking Holistic Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, and Gratitude with Kim RossSend us a textIn today's episode, I am thrilled to share the enlightening conversation I had with Kim Ross, a well-known nutritionist who has transformed her life through yoga, meditation, and holistic health practices. Kim started her journey in her mid-twenties, incorporating these practices into her daily life and learning about different types of meditation. Throughout our conversation, we delve into how she helps people tackle issues like stress, anxiety, sleep, and hormonal imbalances. Kim even shares her personal routine for calming anxiety and racing thoughts, including the benefits of herbal teas like lavender and tulsi...
2024-06-1830 min
Ignite Your SparkIlluminate Your Spirit: Kim Colella's Journey of Empowerment and HealingSend us a textIn this episode of "Ignite Your Spark " I had a heartfelt conversation with Kim Colella. Kim is a true healer and shared her healing powers via massage for decades. She has travelled the world using her healing abilities and now brings them to her clients through coaching and energy work virtually.In our conversation we explore the transformative power of positive affirmations and the profound impact of replacing negative thoughts with healing narratives, drawing inspiration from the movie "The Help." Through Kim Colella's wisdom drawn from her background in pa...
2024-06-0435 min
Ignite Your SparkEmpowering Strength: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master's Weightlifting ChampionSend us a textIn today’s episode of “Ignite Your Spark with Kim,” I am thrilled to welcome Kim Rahir, a former journalist turned European champion in master’s weightlifting who has transformed her life and health through strength training. Kim shares her inspiring journey battling multiple sclerosis (MS), her decision to stop traditional treatment, and how she embraced weightlifting not only as a sport but as a cornerstone for holistic health. For anyone looking to overcome personal health challenges and discover the empowerment of physical strength, Kim's story offers profound insights and motivation.Kim Rahi...
2024-04-3034 min
Ignite Your SparkDance, Movement, and Empowerment: A Conversation with Des CaminosSend us a textIn this magnetic episode of "Ignite Your Spark with Kim," I am thrilled to introduce you to the transformative world of Des Caminos. Prepare to be invigorated as Des, with her rich background in psychology and sociology, passionately shares how she ventured into the realm of dance movement therapy and burlesque to fortify women's spirits. Des's dynamic approach intertwines the somatic and the embodied, charting a course for a uniquely interconnected model of healing. As we both explore the profound power of expressing oneself through the body, I reflect on my affinity for...
2024-04-2334 min
Ignite Your SparkRobin Salls: Celebrating the Wisdom and Spark of Silver HairSend us a textIn today's inspiring installment of "Ignite Your Spark with Kim," we have the pleasure of diving into a rejuvenating dialogue with the effervescent Robin Salls. Known for her pivotal role in championing the silver-haired revolution through her online presence with Tangled Silver Magazine, Robin's journey is a testament to redefining midlife marvels and beauty. Robin unwaveringly encourages women to fully embrace their natural gray locks and to live each day with an exuberant spirit. Her own transition to silver, bolstered by the loving encouragement of her daughter, speaks volumes of t...
2024-04-1631 min
Ignite Your SparkFinding Strength in Community: A Conversation with Florence Ann Romano on Building Your VillageSend us a textWhen the threads of community unravel, where do you find the strength to weave them back together? Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny, has transitioned from caring for children to guiding us all in stitching the tapestry of our own lives. In our latest podcast episode, she brings a tapestry of wisdom and warmth, discussing her journey and her latest book, "Build Your Village." Her insights on the profound impact of community and the six archetypal villagers she describes are like finding the missing pieces to a puzzle you've been trying to...
2024-03-1922 min
Ignite Your SparkIgniting Your Spark: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Mariya Shiyko -Through Academia, Spirituality, and Financial EmpowermentSend us a textEmbark on an enlightening exploration of life's rich tapestry with the remarkable Mariya Shiyko P.H.D., a true virtuoso of life's symphony. From the snowy landscapes of Russia to the bustling energy of academia, Mariya's story is a tribute to those who seek harmony between knowledge and passion. As your host Kim Duff Selby, I'm eager to share how Maria weaves her extensive academic prowess, a PhD in quantitative psychology, and her love for the arts into a daily practice that keeps her alight and centered. Her narrative is an invitation to i...
2024-01-0936 min
Ignite Your SparkAwakening the Spirit, Healing the Earth: Asil's Journey to help us allSend us a textReady to ignite your spiritual awakening? Join us as we journey with Asil, our remarkable guest and guide who has treaded the stairs from traditional academia to entrepreneurship, and finally to spiritual enlightenment. Through his non-profit, Evolution, he works towards healing earth and fostering human evolution, channeling transformational energy and wisdom from higher consciousness. Hear his intriguing conversation with an angelic being, Emmanuel, that shaped his life and work.As we navigate this fascinating expedition of awakening, we focus on the importance of maintaining a respectful bond with our guides and...
2023-09-1233 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and unleash your Psychic Abilities with Brandi VanSend us a textDo you think you are psychic? Have you wanted to learn more about the unseen? Today my interview features Brandi Van, a psychic, medium and guide for those looking to develop their own abilities.After a career in medical sales, Brandi finally realized it was time to develop her psychic abilities that had been with her since she was a young child. In our episode we learn how Brandi made that decision and her first experiences with the unseen when she was a young girl.Brandi also shares that my...
2023-06-1429 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Neurofeedback Therapy and Marty WuttkeSend us a textNeurofeedback is a therapy to optimize the way the brain processes information. My guest today, Marty Wuttke has dedicated his life to assisting others in the unfoldment of their individual potential.Marty began his journey into the service of others when he learned how to meditate, a practice he continues to this day, arising at 3:30 a.m. to Ignite his spark in this way.Marty is a pioneer in the field of Neurotherapy and was the first to utilize neurofeedback as an inpatient treatment method for drug addictions, anxiety...
2023-03-2827 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and Communicate with Courage with Michelle GladieuxSend us a textCommunication is key in all areas of our life. Business, relationships and every day wanderings require communication. According to my guest Michelle Gladieux, raising your game as a communicator is one of the best ways to make a difference in the world, but it takes courage.Michelle is an instructional designer, trainer and executive coach. She has 18 years of collegiate teaching experience and has her own consulting company helping teams of people communicate with courage.Her new book COMMUNICATE WITH COURAGE guides us on a journey to take risks to...
2023-03-1436 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with the angels and Angel Therapy Practitioner Rachel CooleySend us a textOn today's episode Rachel Cooley, Angel Therapy Practitioner, and I dig into all things angelic. Rachel has been practicing and living with Angelic guidance for decades, when she was introduced to spirituality by her Mom when she was a teen.Years later she was "saved" by an angel's voice that helped her avoid a tragic accident. From then on, Rachel studied all things angelic and became a certified practitioner who now teaches others how to connect to the angelic realm and so much more.Our conversation is filled with l...
2023-03-0734 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and learn to say NO and set boundaries with Suzanne CulbergSend us a textIn today's episode I interview Suzanne Culberg , a "NO" coach, and author. She is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic programming (NLP) and holds a Bachelor of Medical Science. Suzanne also has Certificates in Fitness,and is a Certified Sacred Depths Practitioner.I am a big fan of saying "yes...and" thanks to years of improv training, but in this episode Suzanne shares why it is so important to say no.It's all about saying NO in order to put yourself first, set boundaries and launch into a life o...
2023-03-0138 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and MANIFEST YOUR DREAM LIFE with Stephanie KeithSend us a textWelcome back everyone to IGNITE YOUR SPARK – took a wee bit of time off to renew, reinvigorate and reignite my own spark and I’m really excited, honestly and truly to bring you the first episode of 2023. Today my guest is Stephanie Keith who joined me last year where we talked about Manifestation and her business, The Law of Attraction Tribe. I invited her back to be my first guest because who doesn’t want to start the new year manifesting their heart’s desires. Instead of making a resolution...
2023-01-0333 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Laurie Wright - Not your average Grandma and Purpose CoachSend us a textLaurie Wright is successful in all areas of her life - NOW. She left her corporate job, where she was last seen as a VP at AOL, and has since created a top rated podcast and a coaching business working with women in their "second" act, to help them discover their purpose and passion and bring a spark back into their lives.She is now a certified Master NeuroCoach, trained in a brain-based, science-backed method which she uses to help clients remove blocks in their brain that are holding them back...
2022-08-3041 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with hypnotherapist Christina WoodsSend us a textToday’s guest is Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist Christina Woods. Hypnotherapy is something all of us can use to access parts of ourselves that cause us self-doubt or trouble sleeping, anxiety or self esteem issues and even physical ailments. Christina works with anyone who has blocks that prevent them from doing something in their lives. She has even worked with lawyers who can’t pass the bar exam. I ask all the questions about hypnotherapy that you will want to know. Can everyone be hypnotized? Yes, she hasn’t met anyone yet who can’...
2022-08-1636 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and live your life on Purpose with Amy WongSend us a textSo you think you know what living your life on purpose means? Right? Or maybe you wonder how you can transform your life into one that you choose on purpose. That is the question we go into in this episode of Ignite your Spark with Amy Wong.I am a transformational junkie and Amy has devoted herself to the study and practice of transformation. She is a certified executive coach with an MS in transpersonal psychology, a BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley and she has studied design thinking, interpersonal neurobiology an...
2022-08-0929 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with soul channeler Stephanie BanksSend us a textIf you listen to this podcast you are probably familiar with Channeling. And if you aren't, then this is the episode for you. My guest Stephanie Banks is a conscious channel and is both a vessel to receive messages as well as a guide to provide depth and context for the information coming through. Unlike other channelers I have spoken with, Stephanie's genius is channeling living souls. Yes, that's right. She can channel the soul of your mother, father, child, brother etc. This is particularly powerful if you have someone in y...
2022-07-1933 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and release fear with Rebecca WardSend us a textOh you know we all feel it, now more than ever. FEAR.....we often let our fear rule our lives, but sometimes the fear we are experiencing is not a real threat, but rather a learned response.Today my guest, Rebecca Ward, gives us suggestions on how to walk through fear, to get to the other side. And guess what lives on the other side - JOY! She tells us that our system overreacts to fear causing that old flight or fight syndrome. We all know it's there, we just sometimes s...
2022-07-1236 min
Ignite Your SparkIgnite Your Spark and raise your vibration with Elisabeth HancockSend us a textToday my guest is Elisabeth Hancock who is on a mission to help raise the consciousness of the world in part by sharing the science behind the woo. Elisabeth joins me from Dubai where she currently resides with her husband and two children. She works with people the world over, to assist them in raising their own vibration in order to change the vibration of the planet, one person at a time. Elisabeth has done a deep dive into the science behind what raises our consciousness. She has explored quantum physics...
2022-07-0531 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with nutrition featuring Kim Ross and her holistic integrative approach to healthSend us a textWho loves food? Most of us right? And we probably know deep down how important nutrition is for our well being. Today my guest is Kim Ross who holds degrees in clinical nutrition and dietetics long with certificates in holistic nutrition and a fellowship in herbal medicine.We talk about how important it is to honor our bodies with food - eat the rainbow! And Kim is also realistic and shares that it's ok to eat what brings you joy - cookies, pizza etc, as long as you put some good (veg...
2022-06-2129 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Tapping and Theresa Lear LevineSend us a textToday's episode is all about Tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Theresa Lear Levine is my guest and she is a Master EFT practitioner and Energy Coach. She specializes s in helping women heal from the inside out, reclaim their power, release negative blockages and reinforce the positive.Tapping is basically just what it sounds like, tapping on different meridians throughout our body (works in a way similar to acupuncture, but no needles!) This tapping calms our amygdala lowers cortisol levels and redirects our energy. I know it sounds unbelievable, but I...
2022-06-1435 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Elizabeth Gould, Goddesses and Spirit StoriesSend us a textToday my lovely guest is author and rite of passage Educator for women and girls, Elizabeth Gould. Careers in the art world and teaching led her to become the director of a non-profit committed to positive menstrual/menopausal education and awareness.Coming to us from New Zealand, Elizabeth spent a few years writing her book. The Well of Truth, a delightful coming of age tale (of a woman), that grew out of her decades of experience as a mother, teacher, activist and from her love of mythology, goddess traditions and the mo...
2022-06-0724 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Psychic Therapist and Medium - Vincent GennaSend us a textToday's guest is so much fun! He is a Psychic Therapist and a medium who had a most unusual experience developing his psychic abilities when he was 28.In addition to his special abilities, Vincent holds a BA in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work and was a Hospice Clinical Social worker, helping hundreds of patients transition through their dying process while comforting their family and friends.Vincent’s personal journey to realizing his true mission and purpose in life was wrought out of the trauma and pain he experienced as...
2022-05-3144 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and heal with Doctor and Master Sha and the Tao Calligraphy FieldSend us a textGet ready for some healing friends. Today Doctor and Master Zhi Gang Sha joins me and treats us all to one of his famous healings. Master Sha is the author of 30 books, 11 of which are New York Times bestsellers. He brings ancient wisdom to modern times to help people reach optimal wellness and greater happiness. Master Sha has an MD degree in Western medicine from China and is also a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. He has combined the essence of Western medicine with ancient wisdom to create Soul M...
2022-05-2439 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Dr. Lotte - med school at 54!Send us a textToday's guest is remarkable in so many ways. Dr. Charlotte Anne Valentin shares her intriguing story. Two near death experiences left her no longer skeptical of life after death, communication with spirit and the fact that we are all connected. She shares her stories, what happened when she "died" and how she returned to her body. Through these life altering experiences, she was left with psychic abilities and after decades of healing her body, taking classes to get into med school, at the age of 54 she began her medical training.
2022-05-0349 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and ASPIRE HIGHER with Ken LindnerSend us a textKen Lindner joins me today on Ignite Your Spark and we have an invigorating conversation about the principles in one of Ken's two newest books, written during the pandemic - ASPIRE HIGHER, How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World.Ken is the creator of the Positive Life Choice Psychology - which is a fabulous way to live. Basically our lives are created from the positive and negative life choices we make each and every day. AND, it's not too late to start making...
2022-04-2633 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and MANIFEST the life of your dreams with Stephanie KeithSend us a textMy manifesting magnet of a guest today is Stephanie Keith and she is an author, podcaster, and app creator focused on helping women manifest a life they don't need a vacation from. Her business is called The Law of Attraction Tribe and her app is The Manifest it Now app. She is also the author of a soon to be released book called Trust the Universe: Powerful Methods for Positive Manifestations and Raising your Vibration.Once a shy and introverted girl who got the good grades and did the right things, l...
2022-04-1933 min
Ignite Your SparkIgnite with Self Love and Style Coach - Christine FioriniSend us a textHello friends, yes I have another fashionista today, but her message starts with Self love. Christina Fiorini is a self love and style coach, who spent years giving her power away and seeking external gratification. She made a big leap and shifted her focus inward, to loving and accepting herself in her rawest, truest essence. With a degree in psychology paired with her love and knowledge of fashion and her experience on her own journey she helps people bring their juicy sense of self to the light. We talk about the importance of l...
2022-04-1238 min
Ignite Your SparkIgnite with Brian Pattaca - Life, career and business coach with a twist!Send us a textBrian Pattaca is my guest today, a life, career and business coach who currently helps creatives get what they want without suffering.He is a graduate of Northwestern University; Coaches Training Institute; Marianne Willamson’s Teaching the Teachers; and completed the Erhard Seminars Training (at age 8). He started life wanting an older sister and found them in Anne Lamott, Brené Brown, Pema Chödrön, Marianne Williamson, and Elizabeth Gilbert. His clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, hometown bakers, world-class photographers, and solo-preneurs.. When Brian’s not helping people find their purpose...
2022-04-0543 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Kelly Cardenas - The power of people and it's all in the attitude!Send us a textKELLY CARDENAS is a FORBES contributor, Author, Podcaster, Founder-CEO of a National multi-million dollar Brand, and a Cultural efficiency Coach. Kelly is the go to when it comes to constructing a CULTURE that will have sustained success in all aspects of your life or your business. He believes that building an iconic Brand, Business, and Empire and LIFE is a simple process once we start to focus on what really matters and that is PEOPLE! I was really honored to have the opportunity to interview Kelly - he created a multi...
2022-03-2245 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with the healing properties of Scalar Energy and Tom PaladinoSend us a textScalar energy is healing energy and my guest today Tom Paladino, has created instruments that harness that energy for healing. Tom's goal is to make a difference in the world by using Scalar energy. It's a fascinating example of science combusting with spirituality.Tom is a researcher and scientist seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and by helping enhance their quality of life.Tom began his research with Scalar Energy during his undergraduate years after...
2022-03-1526 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE your spark with the TAO TE CHING and Diane DreherSend us a textIn today's episode we get to take a mini dive into The Tao Te Ching, or the Way, with my guest Diane Dreher who is the author of several books exploring the principles in the 25 centuries old Tao. Lao Tzu wrote this book as a handbook for leaders. In ancient China, to lead wisely, meant to live wisely, to seek personal balance and integration with the cycles of nature.Diane, an esteemed professor emeritus at Santa Clara University, joins me today to discuss her book, The Tao of Inner Peace. The poe...
2022-02-2229 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with healing angel Jen AccristoSend us a textMy guest today is Jen Accristo – an angel on earth who shines and glows from the inside out. She is a gifted light worker who brings many modalities to her healing practice. She has always had the gift of reading other people’s energies, and she has gone on to study plant medicine in the shamanic tradition, - a fascinating discussion where Jen shares that often a guided plant medicine ceremony can help someone heal from past traumas much more rapidly than traditional talk therapyJen utilizes sound healing, reiki, cranial sacra...
2022-02-1532 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and Inhabit JOY with Elena SonninoSend us a textWhat would make you feel delicious? That is one of my guest's favorite questions. She is Elena Sonnino, a Martha Beck life coach, yin yoga teacher, keynote speaker, cancer survivor, mom and wife.Delicious isn't usually a word we associate with our feelings, but if you think about it, isn't it great? It's yummy. It conjures up happiness and joy. And that is what Elena does in this episode, spreads joy, encourages us to inhabit our joy (yes we have a choice), and I know that I felt inspired after our c...
2022-02-0837 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE 2022 with a vision board featuring L'areal LipkinsSend us a textYes, it's the end of January, but it's not too late to create your vision for the year. So, today my guest, L'areal Lipkins will give you actionable tips you can use to create your own vision/goal board if you have not already done so. I have dubbed L'areal, the QUEEN of Vision Boards and I really enjoyed the online class I took from her and knew I wanted to share her concepts about vision boards with all of you. Our conversation is fun and enlightening and it had me c...
2022-01-2538 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and clear stuck emotions with Amanda DahlSend us a textIn my last podcast of the year, I have the pleasure of interviewing one of the guests from season one, Amanda Dahl. In that episode (18) we talked about the power of the energy healing modality Reiki.In this new episode, Amanda shares information on her latest offering, EMOTION CODE. She combines this with all of her other healing modalities to give each of her clients the healing they need for their particular issues. Along with Reiki, bio magnetic pairing, somatic experience and now Emotion Code work, Amanda works w...
2021-12-1437 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK with Cyndi Dale - author, intuitive, healerSend us a textToday's guest Cyndi Dale just makes me smile! Her energy is contagious and infectious (in the good way) and I know you will be lifted up after this conversation. Cyndi tells us that 99.99% of a person is energy. Everything is made of energy and Cyndi has written books about the systems of energy. She knows her stuff and shares quotes from sources such as good ole Albert Einstein as well as the Bible. Cyndi has authored 28 books including one of the first books on the Chakra system (written 28 years ago) and on...
2021-10-1945 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with the GAIN method and Dr. Greg HammerSend us a textFinally, scientific proof that MEDITATION works. I know it, and hopefully you know it, but in today's episode I speak to Dr. Greg Hammer who cites studies that prove our brains can be rewired. And he knows of what he speaks.I was honored to hold space for this conversation on Ignite Your Spark with Dr. Hammer. He is a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, professor at Stanford University Medical Center, and #1 best-selling author. He is a member of the Stanford WellMD initiative and the Wellness Committee for the American...
2021-10-1242 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE with Dr. Dravon James and EVERYDAY PEACE!Send us a text Today my guest is Dr. Dravon James. Dravon wears many, many hats, she is a mom, works full time as a successful pharmacist, she is an inspirational speaker, a life coach, an actress a radio host and author of the book, Freedom is your birthright. She is also the founder of Everyday Peace, a platform where she helps and inspires others to build the lives of their dreams. We have such wonderful conversation about how to be in awareness of our feelings, how difficult isolation has been for...
2021-10-0535 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK WITH PLAY!Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of IGNITE YOUR SPARK! My truly shiny guest today is Kara Latta, the Playful Warrior. Isn't that name just the best?Kara founded her company during Covid after a series of incidents leading to a rather "dark night of the soul". She lost her job, was dealing with health issues, healing from past childhood traumas and experienced a cockroach infestation - ugh! A therapist recommended she reconnect with her inner child and by doing so she rediscovered the power of play. She continued working on herself and received cert...
2021-09-2835 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK with Faysal Abi and get rid of Chronic PainSend us a textMy guest today is Faysal Abi whom I met because he was (and still is) a yoga teacher at my local studio. He is incredibly strong, kind, flexible and genuine. AND, when I met Faysal, he was a police officer as well as a yoga teacher. Several years ago the Universe sent him a message in the form of a horrible car crash while on a high speed chase. Laid up with a concussion, back injury and more, he received the wake up call that perhaps he was meant to take...
2021-08-3135 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your spark with the ChakrasSend us a textSharon Caren is my guest today, and she is a fabulous Spiritual Coach. After a near death experience at the young age of 27, Sharon found herself on a spiritual journey of transformation. She studied the Akashic Records and by helping herself with her own transformation, realized that she could assist others on their journey by helping them receive new life tools to realize their unique gifts. Sharon is blessed to be able to assist others in clearing negative energies from their past that may be holding them back.Today we talk...
2021-08-2436 minIgnite Your Spark25 Things I've learned in 50 Podcast Episodes (because 50 would be way too much!)Send us a textHello SPARKLERS, thanks for tuning in again!Today is a solo episode because, well, I had computer issues and had to reschedule several guests. Full disclosure, I spilled water on my computer - and it was in the computer hospital for a week. Now back and better than ever!My goal when I started this podcast was to publish one episode (at least) each week for a year. That's why I was determined to get an episode out to you, and thus, you get just me!In...
2021-08-1720 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Stillness and the Power of MeditationSend us a textYes friends, Meditation is powerful. Now, you all who are listeners, probably know that. But do you practice? Meditation is key to balance, grounding and gaining the ability to handle what comes in a calm and less agitated manner. It's true....the science says so. In this week's episode with Pam Seelig, we talk about how simple it is to meditate (haha, not for some of us). However, Pam navigated her way through Bells palsey years ago, with the practice of meditation. Leading a high stress job in Manhattan, in the fi...
2021-08-1040 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Simplicity!Send us a textI aspire to live a SIMPLE life, not as many things, clothes, junk.....but I don't really do it. My guest today is JoEllen, and she ignites my spark through her blog and instagram account. JoEllen is the traveling minimalist mom on a mission - That mission is to prove that we can live a simple life without sacrificing beauty and style. I consider her more of a lifestyle guru though.She and her husband and her 4 children have led a wanderlust lifestyle for the past 5 years. Meaning some of u...
2021-08-0327 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Hypnotherapy and Namrata DagiaSend us a textYou are getting sleepy, very sleepy......when you think of hypnosis, doesn't that image just pop into your mind? It does for me, someone with a pocket watch swinging in front of your face. However, I know that you, my listeners, are well aware that Hypnosis is so much more. In fact in this episode with Hypnotherapist Namrata Dagia, we learn the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I was not aware ! Namrata began her career as a trained Psychologist in India and decided to take a little course in hyp...
2021-07-2738 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE WITH the JOY OF LIVING and Barry ShoreSend us a textThis episode is one that will motivate you, inspire you and make you SMILE. I know it, because my guest is the very special Barry Shore. Barry is the incomparable Ambassador Of JOY! In his 70's , he has the energy and enthusiasm of a 7 year old!Barry's definition of smile is Seeing Miracles In Life Every DAY. This is a man who lives what he preaches.Barry woke up one day feeling fine and by the evening he was in the hospital , paralyzed from the neck down. His body had...
2021-07-2031 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Numbers and Dr. Felicia Bender - the Practical NumerologistSend us a textOk, so math is not my strong suit, BUT I love numerology and what numbers can tell us. Numbers have energy, they carry a frequency and vibration that carry data and information, as I learned from my guest Dr. Felicia Bender. We all have many numbers which determine different facets of our life. Felicia tells us how to figure out our life path number (simple math!) and then she shares a little about each number's qualities.We only go into the Life Path number because that is the number that determines ou...
2021-07-1344 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your SPARK with Lyn-Genet Recitas and FOOD!Send us a textWho doesn't want to feel their optimal best? Haha, trick question because I know you all do.Food gives us such joy - it nourishes our body, gives us strength and energy and has the power to heal us as well. However, we may be eating so-called healthy foods that cause inflammation in our bodies, leading to weight gain, aggravation of auto immune diseases, arthritis and more.My guest today, Lyn-Genet Recitas discovered a ground breaking anti-inflammatory protocol and is the NYT best selling author of The Plan and Th...
2021-07-0647 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK with the power of Story Telling featuring Corey RosenSend us a textOK, well this was so much fun! I love a good story. As my guest today says, a good story will teach us something and we will be changed after hearing it. Corey Rosen joins me on the podcast to talk about just that. Corey is a Bay Area celeb, having hosted over 105 live events for The Moth Story Slam in San Francisco and Berkeley. Fun fact - he won the first ever Bay Area Moth Story Slam in 2014. He is an Emmy award winning writer, an actor and a...
2021-06-2941 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Hans Ajay Bhargava - and his Zen attitude and sillinessSend us a textToday's guest Hans Ajay Bhargava will calm you immediately with his zen presence and soothing vocal qualities. From former sarcastic funny guy to mindful meditator through personal transformation, Hans shares his wisdom about meditation, and how to live a mindful life in all ways.Hans came from a decade long career in corporate enterprise technology and has over 16 years of experience in the personal development industry. He is a recovering perfectionist and loves geeking out on the quantum universe, neuroscience, mysticism, plant medicine and the human mind. Hans is a Robbins-Madanes tra...
2021-06-2237 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE and get UNSTUCK with Arda OzdemirSend us a textUltimate Happiness? Who's with me? I want ultimate happiness, sparks flying everywhere, sharing light.....and my guest today, Arda Ozdemir, has written a book to help us get unstuck and reach towards ultimate happiness. Hooray! His book is titled, The Art of Becoming Unstuck: your personalized journey through consciousness in search of ultimate happinessArda is an executive life coach, spiritual mentor, qigong master, and the founder of the Rise 2 Realize organization. He has helped thousands of people awaken to their fullest potential and experience ultimate happiness. For years he...
2021-06-0837 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Modern Day Shaman - Sarah Bamford SeidelmannSend us a textHow good are you willing to let it get?Not only is that an awesome and thought provoking question, it is also the name of my guest's new book and card deck.Sarah Seidelmann is a 4th generation board certified physician turned shamanic healer, mother of 4, wife, author and life coach. Feeling unsatisfied in her career as a Surgical Pathologist, she searched for answers as to what was next for her during a sabbatical. Spending time in nature fueled her fire and her creative spirit. Finding inspiration in t...
2021-06-0839 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Creativity and Jill BadonskySend us a textAre you one of those people who says I don't have a creative bone in my body? I invite you to think again, and hopefully after you tune in to this episode, you will be inspired to let go of any fear you may have that you aren't creative. Because we all are, I guarantee it.My guest today is Jill Badonsky, former Occupational Therapist and life long creative, author, Creativity Coach and creator of The Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching program. Eight years ago, I had the pleasure of taking h...
2021-05-3135 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your SPARK with Positivity featuring Anna Mayes, creator of THE LIPSTICK JOURNEYSend us a textMy guest in shine is filled with light and shares it with everyone she encounters. Her journey has not been easy - diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2008, it came back in 2009, and again in 2010 and in 2017 came a stage 4 lung cancer diagnoses. Anna had three young children, was in a less than perfect marriage, was working full time and dealing with cancer. Going to the lipstick counters at her favorite stores was a way of coping. She would shop for a lipstick color that matched her mood. The lovely cosmetic ladies were her t...
2021-05-2531 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your SPARK with COLOR and Mehnaz KahnSend us a textYou may already know the power of color and how different colors affect our mood. But there is so much more to the psychology of color and its impact on our environment. Today my guest in shine is Mehnaz Kahn, a color psychologist. Mehnaz assists people in creating an environment that supports them emotionally, physically, and psychologically.Through a personality assessment, Mehnaz determines what shapes, colors and textures will work best in your home to assist you in achieving a state of well-being. She tells us that if you aren't productive cha...
2021-05-1839 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK with the healing and magic energy of FELICITY WESTONSend us a textGet ready for my guest Felicity who is a magical healing human. I prefer to think of her as a gifted “Fairy” put on this earth to heal others with her divine gifts. Felicity is based in Leeds in the United Kingdom and is the founder of Ookushana, an energy healing school.Awakening to her gifts of healing from the unseen realms occurred when she tuned in to heal her own body and soul. Her work on earth is to help others connect to the healer they are. We a...
2021-05-1145 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Michelle Walsh and the power of carving out time for YOU!Send us a textMy guest in shine today is Michelle Walsh, mother to 5 girls, former weight watchers coach and creator of a sacred space for women - The Village Well. Michelle believes deeply in taking time to nurture yourself, carving out time for you to become restored and renewed.After a significant weight loss of 100 pounds and keeping it off for over 20 years, Michelle realized she had to take care of herself to be a more present mom, wife and friend. She took her years of experience coaching through Weight Watchers and cr...
2021-05-0434 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE through the tough times and SHINE with Amy BerrySend us a textDeep faith keeps Amy going through grief, tragedy and adversity. My beautiful and shiny guest today, Amy Berry has suffered many ups and downs, (perhaps more than many) and through the downslides in her life, Amy has found a way to honor and acknowledge her pain and move through the grief. We talk about what methods she uses to move forward and her spirit shines through the airwaves.Amy is the best friend or big sister you need in your life. As a Wife, Mom to 3 boys, and dance fi...
2021-04-2736 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with the Elements and Debra SilvermanSend us a textDo you know your primary element? Are you air, fire, water or earth? Today my guest Debra Silverman shares info on the four element personality types and we discuss her book, The Missing Element, Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition. We all have a dominant element type and the goal to living a well balanced life, is to understand the element or elements that we are missing and work on incorporating more of that specific element into our lives. According to Debra, we can change our life once we figure out ho...
2021-04-2032 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your Abundance Mindset with David StrickelSend us a text My intriguing guest in this episode, David Strickel, began manifesting his desires as a very young child. Growing up in poverty with a single Mom, he was able to bring material things into his life because he believed he could. He had a manifest mindset before he knew what that meant. David used and has been using The Law of Attraction naturally his entire life. Although he never finished high school, David achieved material wealth and a luxury lifestyle but realized that he still wasn't happy. Eventually David discovered Abraham,( the ch...
2021-04-1341 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your Money Mindset with expert Gull KhanSend us a textMost of us have a money mind block at some point in our life and if you don't you are the lucky one! My guest today is Gull Kahn who is a money mindset expert. She helps people clear energy blocks around money in order to help them achieve their monetary goals. She is a Barrister by trade, (as well as an attorney for those of us in the U.S.), a businesswoman, intuitive coach, energy healer, money coach and MOM!Through two abusive marriages, becoming a millionaire at age 27 and...
2021-04-0646 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your soul with Cate Schultz - author of The Soul PrimerSend us a textWhat a wonderful conversation I had with the ever so cool Cate Schultz. She has had many careers - French teacher, business owner, pilot, flight school owner, mother, life coach.....And now she has returned to what she loves - writing. Her first book was a work of fiction all about empowerment, titled Silent Sky. (I LOVED IT!)Her newest book, is a gorgeous guide for personal growth. An A,B,C book for grownups which is meant to help us tune and transform our lives in manageable daily steps. It's a...
2021-03-3046 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE by decompressing your Vagus Nerve! With Melanie WellerSend us a textDid you know that the vagus nerve, when compressed may be the cause of major problems in our bodies? Hey, we all want to shine and we need to feel our best to do so. Melanie Weller is my guest today and she is a Physical Therapist, Board certified Orthopedic specialist and an athletic trainer who has become the go to specialist for decompressing the vagus nerve.A compressed vagus nerve limits many of our abilities, in particular our voice and ability to be in complete alignment. Melanie even shares stories of...
2021-03-2337 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Wisdom Fiction and author Jim CusumanoSend us a textWelcome back to another episode in shine. Today my guest is Jim Cusumano who has had quite the life and has journeyed through several “life purposes.” Jim was a teenage rockstar, literally traveling the world with his band. Then he went on into the world of education where he garnered a PHD in Physical Chemistry - knows all about quantum physics ( I can’t elaborate!), he has produced a major film, has started and led several successful Silicon Valley companies, is an author and now he and his wife own a Holistic Hotel in Prag...
2021-03-1635 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Bronwyn, communicate and SHINE!Send us a textToday's sparkly guest has helped thousands of people SHINE and communicate authentically. Bronwyn is the host of the very popular podcast, "Twenty minutes with Bronwyn". She has coached and inspired people to be their best on the TED stage as well as on American Idol and all stages in between. Bronwyn helps people communicate so they cast a spell, in the best possible way, in a manner that is completely authentic and unique to them.Bronwyn tells us, "What I’ve discovered is that when we know how to shine, we kno...
2021-03-0937 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with the magic of CrystalsSend us a textWho doesn't love a little sparkle and magic? Well I certainly do. Raina Kropp, or "Little Golden Butterfly," as she is known on Instagram, has created a booming business selling crystals on the "gram" in real time. She shares how she created this business which ignites her spark, falling into the world of crystals by chance. A true entrepreneur who has found her calling with the magic of crystals. Check out her live sales on Instagram: @littlegoldenbutterflyFind me: www.kim-selby.comInstagram: @kimduffselbyIf you enjoy...
2021-03-0436 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR HEALTH AND VITALITY with Sarah LoomisSend us a textSarah Loomis is a personal trainer, nutritionist and spark igniter for her wellness clients. Realizing that she was missing something even though she was doing all the health and wellness things we are supposed to do to feel good, she set out on a journey to ignite her own spark through taking a deep dive into what really made her glow. It wasn't a one size fits all remedy of weight lifting and a smoothie here and there. Sarah rediscovered herself through meditation and reflection, through time alone, and self-development.Now S...
2021-03-0230 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with the wonder of Human Design featuring Emma BarfieldSend us a textHuman Design - what is it? How can it assist us in life? If you have had your chart read, I'm a Manifesting Generator and my profile is 2/4 and you? My guest Emma Barfield is a Human Design teacher and mentor and a conscious creatix. Emma and I chat about what exactly is Human Design....(it's a wee bit complex), but she breaks it down for us and informs us as to how reading our charts can assist us in our life. We can create magic once we understand the energies that we were...
2021-02-2338 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE by healing yourself with foot zoning and Amber BodilySend us a textIn order to fully Ignite our Sparks, we need to be as healthy as possible to live a joy filled and radiant life. Amber helps us do that.Today's podcast fills me with healing joy just writing this. Amber Bodily is a master Foot Zoner and truly amazing human and healer who has trained in a variety of healing modalities to help tens of thousands of people. She began her journey when her first son was a baby and suffering from autism and a host of other ailments. Traditional medicine was no...
2021-02-1632 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE into The Age of AquariusSend us a textEnjoy this bonus episode with Tara Martello = Evolutionary Astrologist who shares how we can ascend into The Age of Aquarius. Spoiler Alert - BE AUTHENTICALLY YOU!Find her on Instagram@taramartelloME:www.kim-selby.com@kimduffselby
2021-02-1335 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Sydney Weiss of Seek the Joy Podcast.Send us a text Sydney is a remarkable young woman, or rather an old soul in a young person’s body. Although we are decades apart in age, our message and mission in and to the world is in total alignment. Sydney is the host of the successful podcast” Seek the Joy Podcast”and is a practicing attorney- when she isn't interviewing amazing guests on all things joyful. Her desire is to uplift and empower others to find their authentic voice, encourage them to step into their vulnerability and courage, all to see their joy and bring about a...
2021-02-0935 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Kim and Cheryl (from THE THREE TOMATOES)Send us a textIn this bonus episode with my friend Cheryl Benton, the Editor in chief of The Three Tomatoes - a lifestyle guide (web site, newsletters, events, and podcasts) for women over 40, we laugh and chat about life over 40 and so much more. I co-host The Three Tomatoes Happy Hour POdcast with Cheryl and I am the San Francisco Editor of The Three Tomatoes where we publish a bi-monthly newsletter about all the great things you can find to do in the Bay Area (well, things that are interesting to me at least).W...
2021-02-0533 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE and nourish with natural organic products created by JENNY DIEHL!Send us a textJenny Diehl is my delightful guest on this episode. She is the founder and love curator of an online holistic store called Cura.Te (meaning cure yourself in Latin). Inspired to live a healthy and disease free life after the passing of her Mother at a young age (from early onset Alzheimer's Disease) Jenny set about learning to live a toxic free life. After her Mom passed, Jenny took a deep dive into holistic medicine and became a certified practitioner. After years of researching some of the causes of degenerative diseases, she realized...
2021-02-0340 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK and your body with Clean products and Herbal Blends featuring Jenny Diehl.Jenny Diehl is my delightful guest on this episode. She is the founder and love curator of an online holistic store called Cura.Te (meaning cure yourself in Latin). Inspired to live a healthy and disease free life after the passing of her Mother at a young age (from early onset Alzheimer's Disease) Jenny set about learning to live a toxic free life. After her Mom passed, Jenny took a deep dive into holistic medicine and became a certified practitioner. After years of researching some of the causes of degenerative diseases, she realized that so many things we were...
2021-02-0241 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Holistic Fashionista - Angel QuintanaSend us a textHeard talk of how we are truly entering the Fifth Dimension? And is the Age of Aquarius upon us? Sure we know the song, but now is the time to raise our vibrations and soar. Angel explains what entering the 5th dimension means, raising our consciousness by owning our individuality. It's time to acknowledge our relationship to the divine, to truly access who we were meant to be, to leave petty thoughts and ways of being behind and evolve. Angel asks, are you willing to question everything that's being told to you in o...
2021-01-2636 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE with Liza Miron and the healing power of Family ConstellationsSend us a textAnyone ever felt stuck in an area of life and just couldn't move past it? Traditional therapy and coaching didn't work? Well here's a new way of helping you get unstuck, (well new to me at least), and it's called Family Constellations. My guest Liza Miron has been working with people for 15 years to help them grow, develop and connect to a higher level of awareness to assist them in enjoying the life they deserve and living it to the fullest. One of the methods of coaching that she uses is called Family Co...
2021-01-1935 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK with the power of Reiki featuring Amanda DahlSend us a textHaving suffered from many health issues throughout her life including a 20 year struggle with Lyme disease and many surgeries for a hole in her heart, Amanda finally discovered relief when she encountered a magical masseuse who utilized Reiki in her hands on approach. Amanda and her husband went on to experience much relief from the Lyme disease from which they both suffered. Thus they launched their own educational journey to help heal others and now use Reiki, Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, and holistic treatments to assist those suffering with chronic illnesses and other health c...
2021-01-1140 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your spark with Evolutionary Astrologist Tara MartelloSend us a textAstrology is not just horoscopes found in newspapers. The stars and their alignment at our birth gave us special gifts and talents indicative of no one else but US. Evolutionary astrologer Tara Martello works with people's birth charts to guide them to access their unique gifts and talents. She encourages us to live with compassion and accept all the parts of us which were divinely bestowed upon us. Through her own intense spiritual awakening and transformation, Tara faced her shadow sides and learned that unity and wholeness come through diving deeply inward. Her o...
2021-01-0534 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your Spark into the New Year with KimSend us a textA quick little podcast to share how important manifesting is - as Kim rifles through her vision book for 2020 and shares what has happened that she en"visioned".And, a quarantine poem.......Share the light by igniting your spark - do something that energizes you and makes you glow, then go out and do it again and SHARE that light.Let's set the world aglow in 2021!www.kimduffselby@gmail.com@kimduffselby on the gramkimduffselby@gmail.comLike the podcast, please s...
2020-12-2816 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your Spark by filling your soul with De Day!Send us a textThis episode's inspiration comes from a remarkable woman, De Day. Through childhood traumas, she learned how to heal her mind, body and soul by developing practices to aid her in getting through some extremely challenging times as a young girl. Filled with energy and light, De's passion is helping others by teaching positive and practical health habits. She is a "wholistic" health educator and fitness coach who leads by example and helps her clients balance their lives with mind, body and spirit practices. This beautiful soul can be foundat www.de-day.c...
2020-12-2235 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your spark with music featuring Burgandy Williams!Send us a textBurgandy Williams is a gifted performer and singer whose vocal qualities and story of resilience will touch you to your core. After 8 years of duty in the military, and a host of other jobs, Burgandy returned to her passion - using her voice to inspire others. After a very competitive run on the UK's smash hit X-Factor Burgandy is now focusing on taking over stages in the U.S. (when life resumes). She created one of the first Aretha tributes and her style and flair uplifts everyone with whom she comes in contact...
2020-12-1432 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE YOUR SPARK - with GLOBAL EVENT DESIGNER, Edward PerottiSend us a textCreative - amazing - cancer and stroke survivor - that's Edward Perotti today's guest. Recognized for his unique global events, Edward had a rough 2019. We talk about the lessons he learned through life's challenges, how he keeps going, what motivates him and we get some creative pandemic holiday ideas. You will laugh, you will cry and you will be inspired. I promise! Oh and yes, he created an event around The Great Wall of China....oh boy!www.edwardperotti.comHave a Fire Starter conversation with me to help i...
2020-12-0744 minIgnite Your SparkIGNITE your SPARK with HUMOR!Send us a textPuns anyone? Erica Dickman-Wilkes (otherwise known on Instagram as PUNDERELLA) joins me today to share how she got started creating hysterical pop culture paper goods. She never thought she could, but she did and her fan favorite parody coloring book of The Bachelor has been featured in media outlets and even commented on by the one and only Chris Harrison. Get ready to laugh!www.punderella.comInstagram @punderelladesignsFind me here for Fire Starter Conversations to Ignite Your Sparkwww.kim-selby.com
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