Ignite the Spark Within

Do you understand the power of the words that you use? Our language determines our self-belief, confidence, and the way that we present ourselves to the world. 

In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Mark England. Mark is a TEDx speaker and the co-founder of Enlifted and Procabulary. Mark holds a Masters’ Degree in education, has a background in mixed martial arts, and was an elementary school sports teacher before getting into personal development. Since then, Mark has been researching, presenting, and coaching on the power of words and stories for the past 14 years. Mark has worked with hundreds of fitness coaches over the past few years to help them separate from the competition and create more impact through teaching them the power of language and how they can utilize this skill with their clients and themselves.

Mark and I talk about how he discovered his passion for words, stories, and language. He explains how we can all use our language to empower our lives, how to use language to build up our self-confidence, the difference between constricted spells and expansive spells, and language exercises that we can all use. 

Mark used to live his life with a never-ending victim mindset which sucked the joy, motivation, and connection out of his life. When Mark was guided to learn about the power of language, he finally understood that his words were what had defined the story that he was living. When we use the same words over and over again, it’s no wonder that we continue to get the same cyclical results. Our addiction to our victim mindset can be cured - it just takes the awareness and willingness to change the language you are using so you can change the direction of your life. 

Tune in and listen to episode 12 of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn how you can change your life with your language! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Mark developed his passion for language (3:34)
• If your language is working against you (14:19)
• The power of writing your words down (20:25)
• About expansive spells (37:54)
• Language exercises that you can apply to your life (43:35)
• To be selective about what you’re absorbing (54:39)

Connect with Mark 

• TEDxRVA
• Procabulary Website
• Instagram
• Enlifted Website

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• Instagram
• Facebook 

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How do masculine and feminine energy play a role in your relationships? Each of our relationships, whether romantic or platonic, is impacted by the power dynamic of masculine and feminine energy.

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Oleh Prodan. Oleh is a powerlifter, bodybuilder, and certified fitness trainer who specializes in developing strength and conditioning in all-level athletes. His specialty is creating specific, individualized programs for his clients to ensure longevity and healthiness in any sport. Another one of Oleh’s passions is physical therapy and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. 

Oleh and I talk about the ways that masculine and feminine energy impact our personal relationships, when to know that a relationship isn’t serving you anymore,  the value of setting strong communication standards early, and so much more. 

Oleh is someone that has a fantastic perspective on the ways that masculine and feminine energy interact within our personal relationships. While it’s easy to think of masculinity and femininity as simply being a man or a woman, we all have a unique dynamic of masculine and feminine energy within us that impacts each aspect of our lives but particularly our relationships. This conversation with Oleh was recorded while we were driving in the car to go to the CrossFit championships in Madison, Wisconsin and we knew it was a great opportunity to have this conversation- candidly, uncut, and honest. 

Tune in and listen to the eleventh episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn our unfiltered thoughts on how masculinity and femininity play a large role in relationships! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Oleh and I’s view on the roles in marriage (4:52)
• How masculine energy can hold feminine energy down (16:55)
• When to know that it’s time to leave a relationship (37:08)
• To determine the deal breakers of what you want vs. your partner (50:07)
• The dynamic of give and take needed in relationships (59:05)
• Why it’s important to find a higher power (1:12:49)

Connect with Oleh 

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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Are you confused with what is going on in the world today? From countless news sources contradicting each other, there is no wonder that no one knows what to believe with the pandemic. 

In this episode, I am joined by Tonya Franklin. With over 28 years of experience in the medical industry, Tonya’s background is in EMT, Nursing and teaching CPR, First Aid, and OSHA Guidelines since 1994. Tonya’s working experience includes 3 Urgent Care Facilities, Ambulance, Emergency Room, Nursing Home, Private Physician Practice, Multi-Specialty, large and small practice, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, OB/Gyn Surgical Assistant, X-Ray, Family Practice, and satellite offices. After frustrations led to her departure from the healthcare industry, Tonya’s mission is to educate and equip other women to stand up for themselves and learn to be independent.

Tonya and I talk about the reasons that she left the healthcare industry, her thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, actions that we can take, what her mission is, and much more. 

Tonya is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and more importantly, fired up to help as many people as possible take action and direct them in the most effective way. No matter what your beliefs or viewpoints are, this conversation and interview is extremely informational and will help point us all in the right direction in an effort to put fear in its place by collaborating towards effective action. It was an honor to have this conversation with Tonya and it is such an honor to know her personally and call her a friend as well as a fellow freedom fighter. 

Tune in and listen to the tenth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn Tonya’s insights from her career in healthcare and what action we can take to move forward from this pandemic! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Tonya’s background (3:03)
• Tonya’s belief in the COVID-19 vaccine (9:42)
• Actions that Tonya thinks we should all take (17:01)
• Why we shouldn’t comply to the mandates (37:02)
• Why this isn’t about politics but freedom (48:17)

Resources Mentioned 

• Patriot Act
• Petition to Audit the Election
• And We Know

Connect with Tonya 

• Facebook

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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What is your inner voice telling you? Your internal language may be the one thing holding you back from experiencing everything you truly desire in life. 

In this episode, I am joined by Chase Tolleson to talk about how the words you say influence the events, people, and ultimately, the success that you see within your life. Chase Tolleson is a Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, and Life Optimization Specialist. After running a boutique fitness facility for five years, Chase felt called to expand his reach and his impact. He now works online with high-performing professionals worldwide to help them crush self-doubt and gain back confidence in body and mind. 

Chase and I talk about our experiences with building our inner dialogue and the tools that we recommend for you to change your life  - and your future - by optimizing your language. 

Your inner language contributes to every relationship or event within your life -  professionally, personally, and internally. The stories that you tell yourself influence your mindset, which in turn impacts the way that you show up with others and yourself. If your inner language is full of excuses, it may seem like you are protecting yourself from pain, fear, anxiety, but really you are limiting yourself and hindering your happiness. It’s time for you to check in with your inner language and flip the script so you can show up as your best self and crush your goals! 

Tune in and listen to the ninth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn the tools you can apply to change your inner language and shape your future! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the stories that we tell ourselves (5:47)
• To be honest about your emotions (12:40)
• The three types of language (20:20)
• What the parasympathetic nervous system is (30:35)
• Chase’s process to change his inner language (43:37)

Connect with Chase 

• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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Are you holding your authentic self back? Release the expectations that you assume others have of you and live as your true self for a fulfilling life. 

In this solo episode, I am talking about overcoming the fear of being you. Over the past weekend, the topic of holding back our authentic selves came up among conversations with a couple of my friends. It got me thinking, isn’t living in our full potential the goal for all of us? 

Typically why many people are afraid to live as their true life is because they have a fear of rejection and failure. At the end of the day, would you rather live your life pleasing others or feeling fulfilled without fear? 

Those people in your life that you are afraid to be your true self around are not the people you want in your life. Set the boundaries with these people and the right people who care about you and love you will stay in your life when they see you living authentically. Why would you want to be around people who don’t accept the real you? We only have one life and we should not waste our time fitting ourselves into a mold of what we think others want from us. 

Tune in and listen to the eighth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn why you should stop fearing rejection and embrace your authentic self! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• To identify your fear (2:15)
• To self reflect on how authentically you are living your life (6:56)
• That freedom is an inside job (12:55)
• Why humans were made to connect (18:41)
• Why fearing rejection leads to resentment (24:18)

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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If you have a body, you are an athlete. However, with an obesity epidemic and the continuous distractions that promote inactivity, living a vibrant, energetic, active, and sustainable life is up to you. 

In this solo episode, I am talking about one of the most important life lessons that I have learned from athletics and have applied to all other areas of my life - sustainability. In order to live a sustainable life, you need to discover your threshold and establish perseverance. Self-awareness is a key component of this process because it requires you to know what it takes to operate as your highest self. Athletics provides countless life lessons and I credit my journey as an athlete for teaching me the value of sustainability. 

America has to address the unhealthy, unsustainable lifestyles that people are living. With overweight political leaders, the obesity epidemic, and the constant technology that promotes sedentary living, our country needs a wake-up call. Throughout this episode, I explain how athletics has taught me sustainability, why I don’t trust overweight political leaders, and how you can discover your threshold. 

Tune in and listen to the seventh episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn why living a sustainable life is the best way to live! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Who I am on a deeper level (2:14)
• To understand and establish your threshold (7:56)
• The three steps of sustainability (15:45)
• How lessons from athletics apply to all areas of life (18:00)
• Why I don’t trust overweight politicians (22:12)

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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Do you know the difference between your destiny and fate? The words destiny and fate have been used interchangeably as if they are the same thing, but they have two very different meanings.

In this solo episode, I am talking about the distinction between destiny and fate. Destiny is your true purpose. Your calling. It’s what your gifts are meant to be used for, and the existence you are meant to cultivate. We are all “destined for greatness”. Fate is what you must accept as your inevitable future or destination when you fail to take action on the opportunities presented to you. Your destiny is calling you and requires your participation. We tend to think that we discover our destiny, but when you gain the courage to take action, your destiny will actually find you. 

While taking action may be daunting and cause many fears to arise, there is incredible power in taking responsibility for your life and choosing what you want to create. So, how do you live your destiny, or where do you even start? You can begin today. You can open yourself to the opportunities that are placed in front of you. You can ask for them. Once you become clear on what you want out of life, you will be able to identify the opportunities when they show up. Embrace the uncomfortability, face your fears, and grab the opportunities when they come your way! 

Tune in and listen to the sixth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn how you can start to live your destiny today! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How to identify your specific destiny (4:07)
• The difference between destiny and fate (5:42)
• How your trauma may be impacting how you are living your life (10:27)
• About fate and how it impacts your life outcomes (15:50)
• How you can start living your destiny today (22:42)

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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Do you have fitness, health, or wellness questions that continue to pop up? Don’t hesitate to email in your questions so I can answer them in the next Q&A!   

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful AJ Baczynski for a question and answer episode. AJ is a Level 1 CrossFit coach who is becoming a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and will soon be joining Spark as another coach with me. We’ve had an influx of questions and discussion topics submitted by listeners and we decided it was time to dedicate an episode talking about them. If you’ve submitted a question, then there’s a high chance it is answered in this episode - and if not, you will definitely learn something new about fitness, health, goal setting, mindset, and more! 

Throughout this episode AJ and I answer a wide variety of listener questions and give our thoughts on the importance of sleep, how to identify when you’re overtraining, communicating with a virtual trainer, our tips for achieving goals, the value of nutrition and a healthy relationship with food, and so much more!

Tune in and listen to the fifth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to hear AJ and my answers to your fitness and health questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The importance of sleep (5:56)
• Our top three tips to achieve goals (13:25)
• How to change lifestyle habits without outside support (20:50)
• How to overcome negative food association (33:17)
• To develop a mentally tough mindset amidst challenges (45:10)
• Our advice if you’re struggling to take yourself seriously (58:08)

Connect with AJ 

• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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What is your belief in your own capabilities? Whether it is mental, physical, spiritual, or any other category of your life, self-confidence is the mother of all skills that you will master in your life.  

In this solo episode, I am talking about something we all desire, self-confidence. Self-confidence is one of the most important skills that I think we can all learn, cultivate, practice, and become masters of throughout our lives. Today I am talking about how we are taught self-confidence and how we can teach others how to be self-confident. Your self-confidence journey has probably been through ups and downs, like everyone else’s, but it’s a daily practice that we can all continue to work on so we can show up as the best version of ourselves every day. 

Throughout this episode I explain my own self-confidence journey inside and outside of the gym, tell stories of clients I have worked with, provide tools for you to cultivate your self-confidence, and much more!

Tune in and listen to the fourth episode of Ignite the Spark Within, to learn how to develop and grow your self-confidence so you can move through each day as your best self!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How to build self-confidence (3:58)
• That no one else can make you feel self-confident (9:35)
• Tools you can use to cultivate your confidence (12:50)
• Smaller daily habits that have helped my self-confidence (21:50)
• The value of building self-confidence in our youth (25:34)

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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What do you view as masculine and feminine? Society recognizes masculine and feminine energy and traits as being separate and has assigned qualities to both, but really the yin and yang of each is a necessary dynamic for each aspect of our lives. 

In this episode, I am joined by Oleh Prodan, a specialist in strength and conditioning who is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Throughout his life experiences and through his work in strength and conditioning, Oleh has redefined how he views masculinity and femininity. It’s time to say goodbye to your preconceived notions about what it means to be masculine or feminine and recognize the role that both energies play in your life. 

Oleh and I do a deep dive into a variety of topics surrounding the idea of masculine and feminine energy. Whether you are a male or female, you have both masculine and female energy within you. There are tendencies of both and we all fall on a spectrum of masculine and feminine tendencies, with neither being right or wrong, regardless of your gender. 

Tune in and listen to the third episode of Ignite the Spark Within, get ready to unveil the ways masculine and feminine energy play a role in your life, take a look at how your childhood has impacted your adult development, the importance of polarity, and much more with Oleh Prodan!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Oleh and I define masculinity and femininity (3:50)
• Our opinions on the idea of toxic masculinity (17:26)
• About the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy individually and in relationships (32:19)
• The impact that comes from suppressing your partner’s masculinity  (45:07)
• How unhealed childhood trauma influences the masculine or feminine tendencies (56:13)

Connect with Oleh: 

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram
• Facebook 

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