Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Episodes
50 episodes
Episode 49: Stop Overthinking and Start Listening to Your Life with Candice Van Dertholen
What do you do when you realize you’re out of alignment—with your work, your relationships, or even with yourself? Most of us can name the misalignment, but we freeze when it comes to what to actually do about it.In this convers...
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Episode 49
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45:08
Episode 48: What Anniversaries Really Mean
This isn’t just a podcast anniversary — it’s an invitation to reimagine what anniversaries really mean.In this episode, Dr. Katie reflects on one year of the Spark Something New podcast series — nearly 50 conversations...
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Episode 48
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24:51
Episode 47: Belonging Starts Beneath Our Feet with Sheryl Barbosa
What if nature wasn’t just something on your “to-do” list—but a vital part of your sense of belonging? And y'all that means more than buying a few plants for your office, cutting some flowers for your dinner table, or keeping a manicured ...
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Episode 47
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43:04
Episode 46: Do What You Love is Terrible Advice with Emily Green
We’ve all heard the advice: Do what you love and the rest will follow. It’s on coffee mugs, wall art, and every #MondayMotivation post. But there's a truth that people ignore, this advice is half-baked at best and downright dangerous a...
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Episode 46
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49:08
Episode 45: You are More Than Your Role with Nick Kemp
What if the stress you're feeling isn't about your job, relationship, or "to do" list... but about your roles?Dr. Katie chats with her Aussie mate and ikigai sensei, Nick Kemp (entrepreneur, author, and ikigai expert) about the impact of...
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Episode 45
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42:15
Episode 44: The Birthday Lie with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
What if "happy birthday" could mean something more meaningful and impactful? Not the usual cake and presents, but something truly resonant and joyous.In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Katie chats with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming (entrepren...
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Episode 44
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46:09
Episode 43: Developing a "Big Mind" with Dr. Ron Stotts
In this episode, Dr. Katie welcomes transformational guide, author, and executive coach Dr. Ron Stotts, who brings over 45 years of wisdom to the conversation on conscious leadership.Ron invites us to think about what it really means to ...
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Episode 43
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44:03
Episode 42: Purpose, Identity & the Power of Starting Over with Molly Barker
In this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with the extraordinary Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run International, community builder, author, and lifelong seeker, for a deeply honest and illuminating conversation about what it...
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Episode 42
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49:30
Episode 41: Breathe Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does) with Anthony Abbagnano
In this powerful episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, for a soul-shifting conversation about reclaiming peace, power, and presence in a world th...
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Episode 41
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46:49
Episode 40: When Work Violates Your Soul with Dr. Cara Alexander
In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Dr. Katie welcomes the brilliant and grounded Dr. Cara Alexander—a psychotherapist, executive leader, and CEO—with 25 years of experience helping people navigate complexity, leadership, and self-disco...
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Episode 40
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47:28
Episode 39: Rest Isn't a Luxury, It's a Lifeline
In this soulful episode, we flip the script on rest. As many head into the July 4th holiday — a time often packed with plans, productivity, and pressure — Dr. Katie challenges the hustle-hard mindset with one radical question:
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Episode 39
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19:37
Episode 38: Exploring Psychodrama with Anna Bobikova
What if your biggest breakthrough didn’t come from sitting in a therapist’s chair—but from acting it out on a stage? In this eye-opening and refreshingly fun episode, Katie chats with Anna Bobikova to explore the transformative power o...
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Episode 38
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40:01
Episode 37: The Leap - What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?
On this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself: What would you do if you weren’t afraid? But we’re not talking about the kind of fear that protects you from danger—we’re talking abo...
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Episode 37
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24:37
Episode 36: It's Time to End It - Why Pruning Your Life is the Key to Flourishing
What if the thing you’re clinging to is the very thing holding you back?In this episode, Katie invites you into an uncomfortable conversation—one that could radically shift how you think about growth, purpose, and your next evol...
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Episode 36
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26:33
Episode 35: The Most Dangerous Thing on Your Plate? Your Beliefs - Michelle Petties
What if the thing you think food is doing for you—it actually never could? This week on Spark Something New, Katie sits down with the powerhouse that is Michelle Petties—TEDx speaker, food story coach, and a...
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Episode 35
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51:57
Episode 34: Breaking Up with Busy (It’s Not You, It’s... Actually, It IS You)
Tough love alert. If you’re listening to this on Memorial Day while still checking your email, chauffeuring kids to sports, or planning your next Pinterest-perfect to-do list—pause. Because this solo episode is your wake-up call...
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Episode 34
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25:04
Episode 33: Reclaiming the Spirit with Jules Kuroda
In this heart-expanding episode, Katie welcomes Jules Kuroda—corporate hippie, wanderer, and author of The N8 Self—for a conversation that blends humor, depth, and soul-level truth. Together, they explore a profound yet often overlooke...
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Episode 33
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43:00
Episode 32: We’re Talking About Feelings (And Why You Should Too) with David Cory
“Emotional Intelligence: It’s Not A Thing, It’s THE Thing”In this transformative conversation, Katie sits down with the EQ Sensei himself—David Cory, founder of the Emotional In...
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Episode 32
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41:19
Episode 31: The Courage to Lead from Within with Deb Crowe
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if being kind makes you soft (spoiler: it doesn’t). In this soul-stretching, sass-laced convo, Katie sat down with the wise, radiant, and slightly magical Deb Crowe — coach, educator, yoga teacher,...
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Episode 31
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39:56
Episode 30: Breaking Free from Toxic Perseverance with Dr. Michael Scarano
On this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Katie introduces listeners to the concept of toxic perseverance, a term coined by Dr. Michael Scarano. Toxic perseverance is defined as the conscious or subconscious minds...
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Episode 30
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57:49
Episode 29: Leave Your Fear on the Mountain with Rahwa Teklai
On this episode, Katie sites down with the remarkable Rahwa Teklai—SVP and Market Leader at Key Private Bank. She's a certified financial planner, ultra-endurance athlete, and radiant force of optimism. Rahwa shares her powerful life story, sta...
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Episode 29
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40:49
Episode 28: There's Coffee in the Fridge - A Story of Staying and Healing with Jim Rinere
In this heart-opening episode, I sit down Jim "JR" Rinere, an entrepreneur, c-suite executive, professional speaker, and author of There’s Coffee in the Fridge, to explore the courage it takes to stay, heal, and to find joy again. ...
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Episode 28
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59:31
Episode 27: Your Brain Called - It's Tired of Your BS (with Dr. E)
She’s baaaack. On this week's episode, Dr. E returns to drop truth bombs, bust myths, and lovingly drag us all into better health. If you’ve been gaslit by your doctor, living off caffeine and good vibes, or Googling “is brain fog normal?” — th...
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Episode 27
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53:34
Episode 26: What We All Wish Leaders Had with Future Cain
In this episode, we're diving into the power of social emotional leadership with the brilliant and joyful Future Cain—CEO of Future of SEL and a nationally recognized expert in social emotional intelligence and workplace wellness.<...
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Episode 26
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38:35
Episode 25: The Cure for Disconnection with Dr. Adam Dorsay
In this heartfelt and thoughtful conversation, Katie explores the concept of connection with psychologist, executive coach, speaker, podcast host, and author, Dr. Adam Dorsay, whose new book Super Psyched dives deep into how c...
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Episode 25
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37:32