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
57 episodes
Episode 56: Courage Over Comfort: Facing the Hard Things That Make You Whole with Tamara Hill
In a world pulsing with chaos, division, and the everyday hard stuff of being human, this conversation with author and entrepreneur Tamara Hill is a gentle and gutsy invitation to face what hurts—and grow because of it. On this epis...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55: Beyond the To-Do List: Finding Purpose and Peace with Wende Whitus
What happens when you stop checking boxes and start asking why?On this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Wende Whitus — keynote speaker, author, and founder of Personal Retreat Day — for a powerful conversation abo...
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Episode 55
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Episode 54: Rest Isn’t Sleep: The Seven Types You’re Ignoring with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
This episode will challenge everything you've come to believe about rest. Dr. Katie chats with physician, researcher, and bestselling author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to explore what it really means to rest—and why most of us are...
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Episode 54
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45:08
Episode 53: How to Build a Positivity Practice (That Isn’t Toxic) with Sara Schaeffer
We’ve been sold the wrong version of positivity—the kind that tells us to “look on the bright side” while ignoring the messy, painful, real parts of life. But true positivity isn’t about denial; it’s about discipline. It’s abo...
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Episode 53
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Episode 52: Why Your Communication Sucks - And How to Finally Get It Right (with Collette Revere)
We all say we want “better communication,” whether at work, at home, or in our closest relationships. But here’s the twist: most of us are looking in the wrong place. On this episode of Spark Something New, I sat down with the wise and...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: The Neuroscience of a Life Worth Living with Ken Mogi
What if the secret to a meaningful life isn’t found in success, but in the simple, joyful things that light you up? On this this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with neuroscientist, bestselling author, and broadcaster Ken Mog...
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Episode 51
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46:09
Episode 50: Strong on the Outside, Starving on the Inside - A Powerful Conversation with Pastor Ray Taylor
We talk a lot about men’s strength—their work, their leadership, their roles, their physical presence. But rarely do we talk about their souls (the essence of who they are as human beings).In this conversation with my friend Ray Taylo...
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Episode 50
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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