The Spark With Stephanie James

This week on The Spark, as part of our celebration of welcoming new sister show Feminist Hotdog to the NoCo FM family, Stephanie chats with show host and creator Adrienne van der Valk about the inspiration behind the …

So, you want to change the world? Stephan A. Schwartz, a social change agent and internationally known researcher in the field of extraordinary human functioning, will show you how to do just that. As a scientist, …

Music can transport us to amazing places... It soothes our souls, lifts our spirits, and can speak to us in ways when sometimes mere words fall …

What if you could unlock the doors to self healing and open up a pathway to more happiness, health, and well-being?

Author, speaker and healing coach …

The smell of good coffee, friendly conversation, and the sense of community: these are all elements that went into McCabe Callahan's vision for Mugs …

In the river of life we face many obstacles and challenges. Irene O'Garden's wilderness raft adventure actually put her face-to-face with real-life …

There is something amazing happening in our world right now. It is the combined wisdom of science, psychology, and spirituality which are all …

Loving yourself isn't an easy task, and choosing ourselves first can seem even more counter-intuitive. This week on The Spark, Forbes contributing writer Joresa Blount will be giving us the lowdown on how to pick …

The journey to empowerment often takes us on unexpected paths. Veronica Monet's story is one most of us can't even imagine. Born to a religious cult, …

We have all heard the term, "Children are our future," but what kind of future are we providing for them? Phillip Moore, former director of the …

Just a spoon full of humor makes our anxiety go down.  Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting …

We started NoCo FM with one original show: The Spark With Stephanie James. From that, we've grown into a full network with seven original shows and …

Creating a life with more joy, personal power, and a deep sense of purpose.  These are the elements that my guest Becca Lynn Johnson has combined in her Rooted in Reason program and she shares her philosophy and her …

Turn on the news. Full of fear mongering, the disaster of the day, or what is wrong in our world, it can leave even the most grounded of us, grasping …

In our current state of the world, we all need support, connection, and understanding more than ever. As women, when we show up for each other in this way, something amazing happens. We begin to heal and grow and become …

Longevity and accessing the fountain of youth. How many of us are wanting to discover the keys that unlock the doors to these states? Join us as we talk to a pioneer in integrative medicine, Dr. Elson Haas, who guides …

As we reflect on the new year, we often search for what brings meaning to our lives. Emily Rapp Black, New York Times bestselling author of "The Still Point of the Turning World" and "Poster Child: A Memoir", shares her …

As we approach the winter solstice, it signifies more light coming into the world. In my interview with Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman, he teaches us how …

Yoga has long been considered a healing art, but when interwoven with the twelve steps of recovery, it can truly become a transformational process …

Ever have a dream come true? Something that you truly wished for, that when it came to fruition felt like a miracle? Cindy Sarai has been helping …

It has been said that dogs are man's best friend, but how deep does that connection go? In a thought provoking interview with Elena Mannes, we go …

What if you could think out of the box and take your life to whole new level?  Many of us settle for an average, "normal" life inside of our comfort …

It's not often in life that we get to meet our heroes. David Burns has professionally been one of mine and during his career, he has helped thousands of people to change their thoughts and improve their lives, literally …

In a world where the #MeToo movement has made such a huge impact, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of embracing the feminine in our world.

Join me this week as I talk with author Hallie Iglehart …

We all want to shoot for our dreams and live purpose-filled lives.

But what limits us? Is it our physical limitations, environmental circumstances, or our limited beliefs? We all have challenges that can either become …

When we are deep in the rabbit hole it is hard to see the light of day. The same is true for depression.  It can feel like it is taking us under and …

A new era in our world is evolving. What will usher in this new era is an emerging belief system that combines science and spirituality in a way …

A warm embrace, a knowing glance, and intentionally spoken kind words... These are the simple, but often forgotten ingredients of creating lasting love.

This week our guest is Dr. Ellen Wachtel. Ellen has a Ph.D in …

Transformation. We all have times in our lives where we seek the ability to make the changes necessary to lead a happier, more fulfilling life.  …

It's back-to-school season, so in the spirit of this time of renewal, we invite you to learn about the host, the woman, the healer, as we go Behind …

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. This one happens to come in size XXXL with a heart to match.

Join us as we talk to professional athlete, coach, and mentor Jim Opperman as he talks to us about not just how he has …

We all have stress in our lives. Often times we try to seek relief from our stress through outside means which aren't necessarily healthy for us.  …

On this episode, we look back on one of our favorite early episodes in our conversation with Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D. Dr. Benn is a licensed …

Chase your dream. Discover your potential. Transform your life. These are the inspirational words that grace the cover of Amy Charity's book, "The Wrong Side of Comfortable."

Amy Charity is a professional speaker, …

We all want to experience greater happiness, peace, and well-being in our lives and we all want to find deeper meaning and purpose for our lives. What if the answers were already there inside of you and you merely …

How do we say “I’m sorry?” A true apology goes beyond words and includes our behavior, and our ability to express empathy and connect with one …

How can we be our best selves and harness our best potential? How do we focus on what's right with us instead of what's wrong?

Lynn M. Owens, Ph.D. is a passionate educator who empowers others to care for themselves and …

What if you could dramatically change the way you feel and have a life changing breakthrough in only two hours or less?

Dr. David Burns' new T.E.A.M. …

Molly Bloom is an exceptional woman who grew up in an extrordinary family in Loveland, Colorado. Her parents both had successful professional …

The road we set out on in not always the one that will lead us to our greatest destiny.

Travel along with us as we talk to nationally nominated school …

Rewiring our brains for more peace, happiness, and satisfaction. Sounds like the stuff of a great science fiction novel. The truth is this is all very doable and we can learn to enhance our life experience by learning …

How we take care of ourselves will determine our health, our longevity and the quality of our lives.  What if you could tap into the fountain of …

“Relationships are difficult,” begins Dr. Stan Tatkin in his 2016 TED Talk. However, as you will see… they are not impossible; in fact, being in a …

We have amazing power within us.  We actually have the power to change our thoughts, and in doing so, can change our feelings, our actions, and eventually our lives.

This episode is an inspirational way to start taking …

Sometimes you can't fit all of the stories that you'd like to include within the constraints of a one hour radio show. So now we're introducing Spark Extra, a feature where we spotlight interesting stories and bits that …

Think about spending 13 years in prison. Most of us can't even imagine 13 minutes there. On this episode of The Spark, I speak with Weldon Long, who went through an amazing journey from convicted felon, to total …

Warm, Giving, and Kind. Are these the terms that come to mind when you think of a serial entrepreneur? They definitely are for me after my interview with founder and chairman of OtterBox, Curt Richardson.

During this …

Too often our sexuality has been kept under the covers and in the dark. We are all sexual beings and having a healthy sense of our own sexuality is …

Music moves us mind body and soul. But did you know music can actually change our brains and enhance our lives? Resent research with children has …

How do you define trauma? It isn’t just car crashes, natural disasters, or unexpected loss of a loved one. Actually, trauma can be experienced when …

Did you know that resiliency is something you can actually grow? There are certain ingredients that go into planting and cultivating a thriving …

You never know who's smiling at you from across the counter. Chris Hammes works at Mugs coffee shop in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. Most mornings …

What do you think of when you think of the term "serial entrepreneur?" Wealth? Power? Jet setting around the globe? Justin Morales, serial entrepreneur answers that question and more when we discuss his new book, The …

We get perspectives from both sides of the mental illness spectrum. First, we talk with Dr. James Kagan, MD, a psychaitrist with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Kagan is also co-author, with Dr. Rick Delaney, Ph.D., …

We talk with C.J. Ortiz, The Metal Motivator. C.J. takes an unconventional, edgy approach to motivation, which is that "whatever you do in life, don't suck." As The Metal Motivator, C.J. produces hundreds of videos and …

Alexa Johnson was just 19 years old when she was driving on the interstate late at night and had a tragic accident. Alexa was not wearing her seat …

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D. Dr. Benn is a licensed psychologist and recently retired adjunct professor at Colorado State …

For this debut edition of The Spark, host Stephanie James is joined in studio by Dr. Larry Bloom, a clinical psychologist, professor emeritus at …