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Most of us would never think of leaving a thriving six figure career...but what if we found out that our true happiness and bigger calling had …
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Love is in the air! As we begin this month of love in February, what a perfect way to start with amazing love advice from someone who has worked with couples for decades and understands the language of love in her …
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Tonight, our incredible conversation with author, activist, and whistleblower Sarah Edmondson continues on The …
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What would you do if you found out that a …
2020 was such a crazy year filled with so much chaos and uncertainty but there is a way to start 2021 off cultivating deeper happiness, calm, and …
Are you ready to feel lit up this holiday season? If you want to increase the joy in your own life, than join me this episode when my guest is the …
Join Stephanie James and some special guests for the first episode of #TheSparkLIVE as we talk about cultivating community during a pandemic.
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The world can feel chaotic and out of control these days. Did you know that the key to dealing with it and finding a sense of well-being is actually …
Schizophrenia is often a misunderstood diagnosis, portrayed in movies and TV as something to be feared in others. But what if that "other" was your own son?
Our guest this week is mental health advocate, and author of …
What does it take to live an inspired life? How do we follow our passions? My guest this week is singer-songwriter Steve Ertl, who performs as …
What if the question of how to transform your life is actually already inside of you? Join us for a powerful and inspirational episode with Don Jose …
When Jackie Fields had a serious car accident and near death experience in medical school, it completely changed her life and her focus in medicine. …
Marla Frees had an amazing 25 year career and appeared l shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, The Drew Carey Show, and Married With Children, as well as on stage. We meet up with her in this episode to discuss her book, …
Live large, choose courageously, and love without limits. This is the mantra that Natalie Ledwell uses to guide her life, and empowers others to live their lives in the same way. Co-founder of Mind Movies and host of …
In July of 2019, Terri-Ann Russell had to face a mother's worst nightmare when her 27 year-old son died of an unexpected medical complication. …
When Sam Cawthorn lost his arm and crushed his leg in a 2006 head-on collision, it could have been the end of his career as well as the end of his …
Today's world can seem overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. Would you like the secret to creating more peace, passion, and well-being in …
How often do you get to sit and talk with someone who is an expert in the areas of diversity, sustainability, climate change, and reform justice? …
How can we navigate these uncertain times? There is actually an amazing tool we can access in the book, "The Gift of Maybe." Author, business …
What if you could find the golden threads throughout your life that would help you find your life's true purpose? My amazing guest this week is Holly …
Have you ever met one of your heroes? I had the awesome pleasure of meeting with my all-time humor hero Dan Cummins and his amazing wife Lynze for a deep dive into dynamic topics that really matter. Join me for this …
We can thrive at our life in any age but did you know that we can find a place of greater peace, fulfillment and empowerment as we enter midlife? …
You can heal your life (from the inside out!) Dr. Eva Detko shares how you can revitalize your body, mind, and spirit (and it's easier than you think!)
She tells us, "You CANNOT properly address health issues — like gut, …
How do you build healthy relationships especially during a pandemic? Find more purpose, love, and meaning in your relationships and in your life, this week when we meet with YouTube sensation and relationship coach Kev …
How do we navigate these difficult times? How do we find peace despite the chaos in our world today? How can we overcome trying times to find …
Want to change your life in substantial ways that create a more, meaningful and ignited life? My amazing guest tonight is chiropractor, dynamic …
You know when you meet someone and you just know that meeting them will change your life? That is how I felt meeting Tom Cronin and it's true! If you want more peace, clarity, joy and connection in your life, join me …
Want to find your soulmate? Want to help make your current mate into your soulmate? Find out what makes a good relationship great, how to make love …
How do we take good care of ourselves through life's challenges and maintain a sense of balance and well-being each day? Join me for this episode with Heather Kristian Strang. She's a bestselling author and spiritual …
How do we transform the world? Perhaps it begins in many ways with one of those being through a new paradigm of how we envision education for our children and our children's children. What does this shift look like? …
When we think of Hollywood, we don't necessarily think of consciousness, connection, and calm, but John Raatz, the founder and CEO of the …
This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.
Is there a way that sexually abused women can go beyond surviving their trauma and move fully into …
During this time which is so difficult for so many, quantum physicist Amit Goswami, Ph.D. offers us a way to find the calm in our minds and peace for …
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Want to make your sex life even better? Join us for this episode with sex, family, and couples therapist Helen Hillix for a revealing …
Growing up in an orphanage in Tanzania, Maria Nhambu shares with us her powerful, deeply moving and sometimes painful story of how she cultivated …
Want the tools to create more happiness, harmony and well-being in your life? Then listen to this week's episode with psychotherapist Robert Strock …
A red carpet Dior stylist, a published author, and a Marvel movie film editor... Find out how the Long family each held on to big dreams and what helped them to make those dreams come true. Our guests this week are …
Find out how to transform confusion into clarity and pain into peace on this episode of The Spark with community leader and best selling author Heather Ash Amara. In her new book, The Warrior Heart Practice, HeatherAsh …
There is so much division in our world today. Our political climate, our earth's climate, and the climate between races and religions can seem at …
On tonight's episode, we celebrate our second anniversary with a look back on some of our favorite conversations over the last year. Curated by Stephanie, you'll hear stories to light you up, heal your heart, and spark …
You can create a richer, deeper, more fulfilling life when you enter The Portal. No, we're not talking about aliens and outer space. We are talking …
What if our struggles actually serve as a segue for true transformation? In this episode of The Spark, psychologist and author Frank Pasciuti …
We all want to be successful. Having a success mindset is the key to achieving our goals and dreams, but how do we develop it? Join us for this …
Some of us are aware of our life's purpose and some of us are still searching. Often times, pointers to this purpose show up in synchronicity, dreams, and other "divine nudging" along the way. Join us this week for a …
Devastated by the High Park Fire 8 years ago, Melody Masters had to completely rebuild her life. Little did she know, the power of light would be a …
Paula Lenz had an extraordinary experience driving home after her brother's funeral; one so powerful that she hesitated to tell people about it for …
Regressive Hypnotherapy. What is it and how can it benefit our healing? Author, ordained minister, and hypnotherapist Stephen Poplin joins us on the spark to talk about reincarnation, karma, and the importance of …
Writer, producer, and transformational storyteller Leah Lamb is creating a new frontier. She is helping others to bring meaning to their lives …
Free healthcare, free college, and no income tax. What would America be like if those things were true? Entrepreneur, author, and an early pioneer in …
What if there was a direct way you could change your negative emotions and behaviors and develop a sense of calm and well-being instead? In this …
What the Bleep Do We Know? In 2004, it was the movie that introduced the mainstream to quantum physics and expanded our view of reality. Our guest on this episode of The Spark is Dr. Amit Goswami, one of the scientists …
Sometimes some of the greatest tragedies we face, become our biggest lessons and change us in amazing and beautiful ways we never imagined possible. …
The Fountain of Youth. Many people have searched for it and our media has perpetuated it as the holy grail to happiness. But what if the real secret …
Free Trip to Egypt. This is what creator and producer Tarek Mounib offered to hundreds of Americans across the country. What resulted was an …
There is an amazing way to take care of yourself and recharge your batteries that you may not have heard of. Yin yoga is an awesome and gentle way to find your center, improve your health, and bring calm to your life. …
Living full out. How many of us can say we really live life this way and what does it really mean? Our guest this week is speaker, coach and radio …
Change your prayer, change your life.
That's the clear and powerful message from author, speaker, and successful entrepreneur, Sam Beasley in his new …
In today's political race of mudslinging and defamation, it is hard to imagine any other way a candidate might campaign. We are used to seeing the …
What is The Honeymoon Effect? Many of us know that initial phase in relationships where it can feel like heaven on earth. But what if that "phase" was sustainable, and not actually a phase at all? Join us for part two …
We have the power to change our lives... and the surprising news is that the key to make this change is not outside of us, but between our own two ears.
Did you know that 95% of our thoughts and beliefs that we are …
There are many examples of how to live our best lives. The Bhagvad Gita provides one of these paths discussing some of the most profound issues from …
From her Cherokee upbringing and Japanese and Irish roots comes the beautiful and important voice of Madi Sato. 15 years as a professional singer and …
You have more healing power in your body than you cam imagine. What if rituals were one of the keys to unlocking our ability to heal ourselves? …
There is a distinct rhythm to our soul and a powerful thing happening when we connect with other people and find a collective beat that allows us to …
Let’s talk about sex: the good, the bad, and the ugly – and how we can experience more intimacy and more fulfilling sex in our lives. This week on …
Want to change your life and add more positivity to your day? Author, consultant, and facilitator Gabriela Masala offers a fast track to an embodied …
Making his mark in the podcast world, Jared Easley is a true entrepreneur who created a podcast event platform that attracts podcasters from around the globe. Podcast Movement is a special event to encourage, educate, …
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 …
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