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The new year shows up loud — new goals, new habits, new pressure.
 And honestly? I’m over it.

In this episode I’m sharing why the “New Year, New Me” mentality no longer resonates with me — and how it often sets us up to be harder on ourselves instead of more compassionate.

A new year is just another day we get to be alive. We don’t need January 1st to change, grow, or begin again. Real change doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through small, steady habits, self-awareness, and learning to listen to our bodies.

In this honest, heart-led conversation, I talk about:

• Why harsh resolutions often lead to burnout and self-judgment
• The difference between pressure-filled goals and gentle, sustainable habits
• Why I prefer the idea of a reset over “new year, new me”
• How expectations — especially unspoken ones — set us up for disappointment
• What it means to live day by day instead of constantly chasing what’s next
• Why feeling your feelings, resting, crying, laughing, and slowing down all matter
• How small moments of courage add up to meaningful change

I also share what’s coming next on the podcast, including an upcoming series centered around grief, death, and legacy — and why these conversations matter more than ever.

This episode is an invitation to take the pressure off of 2026.
 To calm things down.
 To choose ease, peace, honesty, and self-love.

You don’t need to become someone new this year.
 You get to return home to yourself.

✨ Let this be the year we stop pushing — and start listening.

You can find me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

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In this deeply personal episode, I share the unexpected and awe‑filled turning point in my frozen shoulder and ulnar neuropathy journey.

After months of pain, loss of function, aggressive treatments, and preparing for possible surgery, I experienced a moment I can only describe as a miracle. While jogging for the first time in months, I fell—landing on the very arm she had been guarding, bracing, and fearing she might lose function in.

What followed wasn’t further injury… it was release.

In this episode, I walk you through the full journey—from early symptoms and emotional resistance, to surrender, nervous system shock, fascial release, and the slow return of movement and function. This is not medical advice, but a powerful story of body wisdom, faith, and what can happen when we stop forcing and start listening.

Key Reflections from This Episode:

• Sometimes the body locks down to protect us when we don’t feel safe
• Healing doesn’t always come from doing more—it can come from letting go
• Fear, control, and guarding can keep pain patterns stuck
• The body often knows before the mind is ready
• Asking for help and receiving support can be deeply healing

Closing Note

As we close out 2025, I reflect on a year that looked like setbacks—but revealed itself as deep transformation. With gratitude, humility, and hope, I celebrate the return of movement, function, and trust in my body.

A powerful reminder that miracles don’t always come the way we expect—but they often arrive right when we finally let go.

A Gentle Disclaimer

This episode is not medical advice. I do not recommend or suggest recreating this experience. Healing journeys are unique and personal. If you are experiencing frozen shoulder, nerve pain, or loss of function, please consult a qualified medical professional.

You can find me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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The holidays can be joyful… and overwhelming.
 Between invitations, expectations, and the pressure to do it all, it’s easy to forget that you get to choose.

In Episode 4 of The Calm & Bright Holiday Podcast Trail, I invite you to slow down, check in with your body, and gently question the commitments pulling at your energy this season.

This episode is a reminder that calm isn’t found by pushing through — it’s created by listening.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• Why your body often knows the answer before your mind does
• How to recognize a true “hell yes” versus a drained obligation
• Simple ways to pause before saying yes to holiday plans
• Setting boundaries without guilt, shame, or over-explaining
• Letting go of holiday expectations and the pressure to perform

This is your permission slip to stop overcommitting and start choosing what actually feels good.

The next stop is waiting for you.

Day 1 - Day 19th Intro with me on Inner Spark https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332610/episodes/18382868

Day 2 - Dec 20th  with Kelly Tibbitts be on the Live A Vibrant Life Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1379737/episodes/18387570

Day 3 - Dec 21st with Jacqueline van Bierk on Her Gypsy Rebel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b1yjOVObT5AA39JJt4PbF?si=E0xbr6e4RKG3BeiO-l-zEQ

Day 4 - Dec 22nd with me on Inner Spark

Day 5 Dec 23rd will be on Aligned & Abundant

Day 6 Dec 24th will be on Worthy & Abundant

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https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/

Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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A 6-Podcast Holiday Series on Finding Fun & Calm

The holidays can be magical… and overwhelming.
 So instead of adding another thing to your to-do list, we created something different.

Welcome to The Calm & Bright Podcast Trail — a collaborative mini-series featuring Five podcast hosts sharing short, soul-nourishing episodes on how to find more fun, calm, and presence during the holiday season.

Each episode lives on a different podcast, creating a gentle listening journey you can follow at your own pace. Think of it as a cozy holiday trail — one step, one voice, one breath at a time.

✨ How It Works

• Five hosts
• Six short mini-episodes
• One shared intention: calm doesn’t cancel joy — it creates space for it

You’ll start here on Inner Spark, and at the end of each episode, you’ll be invited to head to the next podcast to continue the trail. Follow all six or simply listen to the ones your heart needs most.

Dec 20th head to: Live A Vibrant Life podcast 

You can connect with Kelly Tibbitts at https://kellytibbitts.com/about

Dec 21st head to: Her Gypsy Rebel Podcast 

Connect with Jacqueline Van Bierk at https://www.instagram.com/hergypsyrebel/?hl=en

Dec 22nd head to: Inner Spark Podcast 

Connect with Casey Taton at https://www.instagram.com/cataton/?hl=en

Dec 23rd head to : Aligned & Abundant  podcast 

Connect with Christine Marcario at https://www.instagram.com/christine.marcario.coach/?hl=en

Dec 24 head to: Worthy & Abundant podcast 

Connect with Linda Brand at: https://www.instagram.com/worthyandabundant/ 

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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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In this deeply healing and electrifying episode I sit down with my pod sisters for The Shameless Woman Panel — a raw, truth-telling conversation about shame, womanhood, embodiment, belonging, and the power of speaking our stories out loud.

What unfolds is a multi-layered, soul-stirring exploration of how shame begins in childhood, compounds across years, and quietly shapes how women show up in the world — and more importantly, how we break free.

Through personal stories, humor, spiritual wisdom, somatic tools, journaling practices, intuitive self-talk, sensual reclamation, and powerful “shame interception,” this panel shows what it looks like when women stop hiding and start shining.

Power Sentences (For Any Woman Stuck in Shame)

Each panelist closes with a one-sentence blessing:

Casey:
“I love you. I see you. I hear you. Your story matters, and I’m here to celebrate you all the way through it.”

Jen:
“You’re not alone, and you deserve love — and you deserve to pursue whatever makes you come alive.”

Tracy:
“Love yourself, know yourself, and don’t let anyone tell you who you are — and share your story.”

Kena:
“Name it, say it out loud, and shake it out of your body with music, movement, and pleasure.”

Dana:
“Get in community, because shame cannot survive storytelling, connection, and women rising together.”

Connect with my pod sisters & Support them:

Jen Chambers:https://www.instagram.com/j_b_chambers/

Tracy Hill:https://www.instagram.com/abeautifulfix/

Kena Siu: https://www.instagram.com/midlifebutterfly/

Dana Hunter-Fradella:https: https://www.instagram.com/girls.who.recover/

You can find me at:
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You can find what sparks me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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As we move into the holiday season, emotions can feel heavier, louder, and more complicated than they look on the outside. In today’s special Thanksgiving episode, I sat down with two of my pod sisters, Kena and Jennifer, for a warm, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about gratitude, body awareness, boundaries, and the truth of what the holidays bring up for so many of us.

Together, we explore:

• Why gratitude is a year-round practice—not a one-day event
• How to listen to your body before the holiday chaos begins
• What it means to “observe, not absorb” during family gatherings
• How to return to your center when you feel overwhelmed
• The power of micro-moments, breathwork, tapping, and body scans
• Why honoring your feelings is essential (especially during the holidays)
• How to set boundaries with love, clarity, and self-respect
• The importance of choosing your energy and intentions each morning
• Letting go of expectations and giving yourself permission to be human

This heartfelt conversation is full of grounding tools and gentle reminders that you can return home to yourself—anytime, anywhere.

Whether you're excited, anxious, grieving, overloaded, or somewhere in between… you are not alone. You get to move through this season at your own pace, with your own presence, and with as much softness as you need.

You can follow my Beautiful pod sisters at:

Kena Siu : https://www.instagram.com/midlifebutterfly/

Jennifer Chambers : https://www.instagram.com/j_b_chambers/

You can find me at:
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https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/

You can find what sparks me at:
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https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/

Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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In this heartfelt Shower Sprinkle, I revisit a recording I made one year ago—a message about kindness, connection, and the beauty of being gentle with one another. What I didn’t realize then was that this recording would resurface on World Kindness Day, creating a moment of pure synchronicity.

In today’s Shower Sprinkle I share:
 ✨ The original message I recorded about being kind every day, not just on National or World Kindness Day
✨ How my mentors, Cathy Heller and Kelsey Murphy, influenced her journey toward compassion and creativity
✨ The power of women holding space, encouragement, and community
✨ The full-circle moment that inspired me to add a new segment exactly one year later
✨ Why self-kindness is just as important—if not more important—than kindness toward others
✨ Science-backed facts about kindness and how it impacts your happiness, stress, immunity, heart health, and mental well-being

This episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on one big question:
 “How kind am I to myself?”

Whether you’re listening on World Kindness Day or months later, this episode is a reminder that every day is an opportunity to choose kindness—toward others and toward yourself. 💕

You can find me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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In this special roundtable episode, five women come together to reflect on a life-changing experience — the Infinite Yes Retreat hosted by Cathy Heller in Boca Raton, Florida. What began as a weekend retreat turned into deep sisterhood, transformation, and soul expansion.

Hosted by Christine Marcario of Aligned and Abundant, this heartfelt conversation features:
✨ Casey Taton — Host of The Inner Spark Podcast and founder of Little Moments, Big Dreams Celebrations
 ✨ Christina Sommers — Host of Loving Your Life Again, breathwork facilitator, and money mentor
✨ Shabana Knight — Host of Organized Chaos Stories with Shabana
✨ Teri Manley — Creator and maker behind Watermelon Tree Designs

Together, we share:
 💫 What made them say “yes” to the retreat
 💫 The moments that cracked them open
 💫 How group healing and shared energy transformed their perspectives
 💫 Lessons from powerful teachers like Tracy Litt, Susie Moore, and Cathy Heller
 💫 The power of saying no, of rest, and of showing up fully
💫 The friendships, laughter, tears, and sisterhood that continue to ripple outward

Whether you’ve attended a retreat or are dreaming of saying your own “infinite yes,” this conversation is an invitation to remember: you belong, your voice matters, and community heals. 

💖 Favorite Moments:

• “When we held hands and just stared into each other’s eyes — it was love reflected back.”
• “It was like walking out as my old self and returning as my 2.0 version.”
• “The yoga I didn’t do was the most powerful yoga I’ve ever had.”
• “I finally learned the power of saying no — and not explaining it.”
• “We all came home full — full of love, light, and each other’s energy.”

💭 Takeaway Message:

When women come together with open hearts, magic happens.
 You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to evolve. You are allowed to say yes — and mean it.

You can find me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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In this Shower Sprinkle, I remind you that life itself is the miracle. When we slow down, take off our blinders, and open our hearts, we begin to see the beauty that’s always been right in front of us — and within us.

I share heartfelt reflections from my week of service through my organization, Little Moments, Big Dreams Celebrations, bringing joy to families and kids in hospitals. Through my stories of gratitude, giving, and grace, I invite you to live from your heart space, choose joy, and remember that every breath, every connection, and every act of kindness is a miracle in motion.

✨ You are the gift. You are the light. And life is the greatest miracle of all.

💛 Takeaways:

• How to shift from your head to your heart and truly see the beauty around you
• The healing power of gratitude and giving
• Why even small acts of kindness create ripple effects of hope
• How to find joy and purpose — even during hard times
• Remembering that you are a gift to the world

You can shop Little Moments Big Dreams Celebrations Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K2LKN72WDHH2?ref_=wl_share

You can find me at:
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Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
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In this powerful episode I sit down with my dear friend Kinsey Weatherby, a Domestic Violence Survivor & creator, and author of Even Broken Crayons Still Color.

Kinsey shares her courageous journey through domestic violence, the pain of losing herself, and the divine strength it took to find her voice again. In this episode we hold space for a raw truth, faith, and healing conversation on a chapter of her life when she expirenced domestic violence and reminding everyone that speaking out is one of the bravest acts of self-love.

Through tears, laughter, and deep reflection, we talk about the courage it takes to leave, the power of reclaiming your story, and how God can turn even the darkest chapters into a testimony of hope.

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence and trauma. Please listen with care and check in with your body as needed.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Kinsey's personal story of surviving domestic violence
• The moment she found the courage to speak and start healing
• How faith, creativity, and community became her lifeline
• The inspiration behind Even Broken Crayons Still Color
• What healing looks like after trauma — emotionally, spiritually, and physically

💜 Connect with Kinsey Weatherby:

• https://linktr.ee/kinseyweatherby
• IG: https://instagram.com/kinseyw11

You can find me at:
https://www.instagram.com/cataton/
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You can find what sparks me at:
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https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/

Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler
Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/