Find Your Spark

Find Your Spark

By The SPARK InitiativeBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementNon-Profit
Download on the App Store

Find Your Spark episodes

  • 190: Combating the Stigma Surrounding Men's Mental Health
    This week on the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Makayla and Chad choose to highlight that June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.
    Men's Mental Health is a topic that is not typically in the spotlight; however, at SPARK we believe that everyone's mental health is equally important. Join Makayla and Chad as they share stories regarding the stigma surrounding men's mental health in their own lives. As they shed light on the topic, they help to combat the stigma and open doors to important conversations.
    16 min
  • 189: Creating a Ripple Effect of Hope - The Spark Initiative Announces it's Inaugural Wellbeing & Resilience Conference
    In this episode, Stephanie, Brooke and Ashley formally announce that The Spark Initiative is hosting the inaugural National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference.
    The trio speak to the importance of restoring hope, resilience, and mental & physical wellbeing within some of the most taxing professions. The National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference presents the unique opportunity to create a ripple effect of hope within the communities and populations that need it the most.
    Visit https://www.wellbeingandresiliencealliance.com/ to learn more about the National Wellbeing & Resilience Conference
    27 min
  • 188: Athlete Identity and Beyond!
    This week on the Find Your Spark podcast, Jena, Mari and Nicole reflect on the past Mental Health Awareness month by highlighting the SPARK inside all athletes. Together, they share some of the benefits and struggles competing in sports may have on wellbeing as well as some of the stigma surrounding athletes. Jena, Mari and Nicole all share their unique experiences around this topic while shining light on the importance of looking beyond the label of being an athlete.
    22 min
  • 187: The Tools Every Teacher Needs - A Guide Beyond the Classroom
    In this episode, Ashley introduces a new team member, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Makayla Wheeldon. 
    Makayla, a former elementary school teacher, is now learning and embracing the beautiful insight that every human has a Spark inside of them that can't be broken.
    Join Ashley and Makayla as they shine light on Mental Health Awareness Month, specifically teacher mental health. In a profession that burnout is experienced often, and teachers are exiting the classroom in large numbers, Makayla speaks to the factors that contribute to that while reflecting on resources that she wished she had during her time in the classroom. For those struggling, your mental health matters. It's helpful to know that as real as your thoughts may seem, they too shall pass. 
    Click here to learn more about the National Wellbeing & Resilience Alliance Conference: https://www.wellbeingandresiliencealliance.com/
    25 min
  • 186: What the Body Tells You When the Mind is Too Busy to Notice
    This week on the Find Your Spark podcast, Brooke is joined by colleague turned personal mentor and coach Monica Corota.
    Monica Carota is a top-tier coach who’s redefining how we understand and embody high-performance. Her work uses precision and depth to polish away any barriers to the remarkable power that already lies at the core of who you are. She believes that peak performance is the result of bringing the fullest expression of your incredible humanity online and making an impact from your inner genius. Listen as Brooke and Monica share a little bit about their recent work together.
    Monica can be found at: monicacarota.com
    44 min
  • 185: SPARKING Resilience and Restoring Hope
    Your hosts, Brooke and Ashley, work with youth in rehabilitation centers, jails, trafficking survivor safe houses, and other alternative settings with one objective - to teach an understanding of how the mind works so they can tap into their potential and thrive. This episode will explore how a simple understanding of how the mind works leads to young people becoming more resilient and less reactive - even amid the most trigger-worthy circumstances.
    38 min
  • Just Because You Say It, Doesn't Mean It's True
    This week on the Find Your SPARK podcast, Brooke shares a story about how she recently navigated an argument between her parents who have been married for over 60 years. To her it was both entertaining and insightful to see two people, who have so much love for each other, get lost in the details of their own crazy state of minds and lose sight of things most obvious to those around them. Listen as Brooke shares how it was both eye opening and relieving to witness that even her parents, who have a love that has stood the test of time, could get lost and find their way back to the heart of the matter within minutes.
    28 min
  • 183: Celebrating National Volunteer Month During United Way's Week of Caring
    The SPARK Initiative recently participated in Week of Caring, a week-long collaboration by United Way Suncoast and partner organizations to enhance our community through volunteer efforts while learning about other like-minded organizations in our area. Nicole, Jena, Chad, and Mari discuss the importance of volunteerism and the amazing opportunities offered at MacDonald Training Center in Tampa.
    11 min
  • 182: Math & Sports - The Untold Chemistry

    In this episode of #FindYourSpark podcast, Stephanie and Denzel discuss "Learn Fresh" and the active learning Denzel promotes by using sports as a method of teaching math. As a former educator himself, Denzel speaks passionately about a child's innate ability to learn, but believes that learning comes easier when it involves things that they love. Stephanie and Denzel discuss the #SPARK inside of every learner, and the mutual belief that learning comes from within. Please visit https://learnfresh.org/ for more information.

    16 min
  • 181: Awareness: The Hidden Key to Settling Stress

    In this episode of the Find your Spark podcast, Nicole and Ashley share their personal stories of recent stress and the implications they have recently experienced in their work and their home life. Listen as they highlight how a simple conversation helped provide a key to unlocking the chaos in their mind and allowed them to step outside of the "stress storm."

    16 min

About Find Your Spark

From the publisher's feed

“FIND YOUR SPARK” is a podcast that uncovers real-life stories about discovering and embracing your SPARK—even in the middle of a busy, messy life. Hosted weekly by Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, President & CEO of The SPARK Initiative, and Chad Hudson, this show brings a fresh and authentic perspective on life, growth, and impact.

More shows like Find Your Spark

Pivot by New York Magazine

Pivot

9,741 Listeners

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus by Lemonada Media

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

10,772 Listeners