Soul Sparks

In this soul-nourishing episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Zoa Conner, Functional Wellness Guide, Retreat Leader, Scientist, and founder of Soul Deep Mission. Together, they explore how travel goes beyond relaxation—serving as a powerful tool to reset the nervous system, shift stagnant patterns, and reconnect deeply with nature and ourselves. Zoa shares how both the physical and energetic aspects of travel can fuel personal transformation, and how even small, local getaways can spark healing. Drawing from her background in physics and wellness, Zoa blends scientific insight with spiritual wisdom, offering practical tips on designing meaningful retreats that are both sustainable and restorative.

About the Guest:
Zoa Conner is a Functional Wellness Guide, PhD physicist, retreat leader, and founder of Soul Deep Mission. She helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and nature through carefully curated wellness travel experiences that support long-term healing and vitality.

Key Takeaways:

Travel provides both physical and energetic shifts that can spark healing.

Small local experiences can be as restorative as big trips.

True healing requires addressing both physical symptoms and emotional energy.

Nature's landscapes—beaches, mountains, deserts—can be intentionally selected based on personal needs.

Sustainable wellness retreats focus on creating lasting transformation, not temporary escape.

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Website: https://www.zenandvitality.com/ 

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What happens when a thriving entrepreneur dares to walk away from success to follow her soul’s calling? In this powerful episode, Catherine Crestani shares her journey from building a six-figure allied health business to surrendering it all during a personal and health crisis. We dive into spiritual awakenings, intuitive decision-making, healing the “worth story,” and what it means to lead from within. Catherine also unpacks practical tools like muscle testing, energetic healing, and reclaiming identity without guilt—especially for mothers. If you’re standing at a crossroad between comfort and calling, this episode is for you.

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Catherine Crestani is a leadership coach, intuitive healer, author, and founder of Fellow Human. With a background in allied health, she now supports women—especially mothers—through transformative healing by reconnecting them with their intuition and rewriting disempowering narratives. Her work blends spiritual tools, energy work, and self-leadership to help others live and lead authentically.

Key Takeaways:

Catherine left her business after multiple staff resignations, seeing it as a soul-guided redirection.

She healed through intuitive practices, spiritual mentorship, and energy work like Theta Healing and quantum DNA activation.

Intuition can be cultivated through small daily practices like muscle testing, eventually building into major life shifts.

For mothers, reclaiming identity isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Self-leadership creates presence and resilience.

Healing from burnout requires befriending your inner wounds and shifting from mindset-only strategies to energetic alignment.

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Website: https://fellowhuman.com.au
Free Resource: Muscle Testing 101 (on her website)
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In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks, host Shreya welcomes Swami Nityananda, spiritual teacher and global speaker, to explore the art of letting go, staying rooted in joy, and living from deep inner awareness. Swami Nityananda shares personal stories, including how she navigated the passing of her guru, and offers clear practices to release stress, reconnect with peace, and experience presence in everyday life. From choosing calm amid chaos to embracing universal love, this episode offers practical wisdom for modern seekers.

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Swami Nityananda is the spiritual director of Awake Yoga Meditation and a globally respected voice in the tradition of non-dual awareness. She carries forward the legacy of her teacher Swami Shankarananda through teachings that are deeply rooted in yogic wisdom and accessible to contemporary life. Her presence and teachings guide people to discover peace, clarity, and joy in the present moment.

Key Takeaways:

Calm is a conscious choice, available even in moments of disruption.

Stress isn’t a flaw—it’s a natural part of life, and how we respond matters most.

Meditation is a daily anchor for joy and resilience.

Non-dual awareness connects us to universal support beyond the individual mind.

Breath, love, and presence are powerful tools to release fear and return to self.

Connect with Swami Nityananda:
Visit: www.awakeyogameditation.org
YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: Awake Yoga Meditation
Books: Satsang with Swami Shankarananda and others available on their website

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In this heartfelt episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima speaks with Jonathan Aslay—midlife self-love and relationship coach, and author of What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?. After the tragic loss of his son, Jonathan transformed grief into a lifelong path of healing and introspection. This conversation dives into how grief can open doors to love, why self-love is more than just self-care, and how relationships reflect our unhealed wounds. If you've ever struggled with loss, loneliness, or self-worth—this episode offers clarity, tools, and hope.

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Jonathan Aslay is one of America's top midlife relationship and self-love coaches. His journey shifted after losing his son, leading him to write What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?—a guide rooted in personal growth, emotional awareness, and spiritual inquiry. Through coaching, writing, and speaking, Jonathan empowers others to choose love over fear and heal from within.

Key Takeaways:

Grief can be navigated through love, not just suffering.

Self-love means nurturing the inner child and showing up with self-worth, not just self-care.

Awareness is the first step to healing; relationships mirror our internal world.

Speaking your truth with kindness is a foundational self-love practice.

Self-love practices like introspection and compassion are not luxuries—they're essential.

Connect with Jonathan Aslay:
Visit: www.jonathonaslay.com
Listen to his podcast: What Would Love Do?
Explore his book: What the Heck is Self Love Anyway? available online

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In this moving episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, we sit down with illustrator and storyteller John Wandzilak, creator of the post-apocalyptic graphic novel Bolt Voltage. Born from a personal storm of grief, caregiving, and emotional struggle, John’s journey reveals how creativity can become a survival tool and a source of connection. From turning loss into art, to building a healing community through storytelling and color, John opens up about finding clarity in chaos. His robot protagonist becomes a surprising mirror to the human experience—teaching us about stress, transition, and resilience in unexpected ways.

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John Wandzilak is an artist, father, and the mind behind Bolt Voltage—a black-and-white graphic novel that channels emotion, therapy, and imagination. What started as a character sketch evolved into a powerful narrative blending grief, sci-fi, and spiritual growth. Through Kickstarter, John is building a collaborative space for readers to color, share, and heal together.

Key Takeaways:

Bolt Voltage began as a small act of creative therapy and grew into a story of emotional survival.

The robot protagonist reflects real human experiences—grief, anxiety, transitions—and subtly teaches readers about healing.

John highlights how sharing vulnerability online can open space for deeper connection and self-expression.

A community-driven art experience helps readers color pages and share reflections, turning passive reading into active healing.

His advice: Don’t wait to feel “ready.” Even one small act of creation—sketching, writing, coloring—can be the start of emotional release.

Connect with John Wandzilak:
Support the Bolt Voltage Kickstarter and explore John’s work via Facebook, where readers share colored pages and reflections from the graphic novel. You can find it at http://kck.st/4knPVKN or search 'Bolt Voltage' on Kickstarter.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdubsarts/ 

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In this deeply moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with writer and producer Beau Williams to explore his new memoir One Year With My Soulmate. This isn’t just a story of love or loss—it’s a powerful spiritual blueprint for healing, transformation, and reconnecting with purpose after devastation. Beau opens up about the sudden loss of his partner Melanie, how it cracked open a new spiritual path, and the practices that helped him survive, thrive, and awaken. From breathwork and journaling to channeling guidance from beyond, this episode invites listeners into a raw, honest, and life-affirming conversation on the soul’s resilience.

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Beau Williams is a screenwriter, producer, and the author of One Year With My Soulmate. Formerly an event producer in Los Angeles, Beau now leads healing retreats in Bali that integrate fitness, breathwork, journaling, and energetic practices. His memoir is a testament to the possibility of transmuting grief into love, loss into awakening.

Key Takeaways:

Grief can be a portal to spiritual growth if we allow ourselves to sit with pain and ask deeper questions.

Healing is multidimensional—emotional, energetic, physical, and spiritual.

Daily practices like journaling, ice baths, HIT workouts, and breathwork can radically shift energy and help us reclaim purpose.

The soul does not die—Beau shares his real experiences communicating with his late partner and the guidance that emerged.

Creating from a place of purpose can transform tragedy into a mission that helps others awaken.

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Instagram: @sunflowersignals
Reach out for retreat info, grief support, or mediumship guidance through the website as well - https://www.sunflowersignals.com/ 

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In this deeply reflective episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, Gail Showalter—educator, author, and founder of Single Moms Empowered—shares her hard-earned insights on developing soul stamina. Drawing from her experience raising three children alone and helping countless women build resilient lives, Gail speaks about the power of faith, solitude, education, and the small steps that lead from surviving to thriving. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools for inner renewal and the reminder that growth often begins in stillness.

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Gail Showalter is the founder of Single Moms Empowered, a non-profit supporting women with education, childcare, and emotional empowerment. A mother of three, educator, and author of Living, Learning, Loving, Gail is passionate about helping women uncover their soul strength and pursue lives of meaning and dignity. Her work combines faith-based resilience, educational advocacy, and personal development strategies tailored to the struggles single mothers face around the world.

Key Takeaways:

Soul stamina is the inner strength to keep going, built not from circumstance but from spiritual grounding.

Faith, solitude, and listening to your inner voice are essential tools for clarity and decision-making.

Resilience isn’t a personality trait—it's a daily practice that starts with small, consistent steps.

Education is one of the most powerful tools to lift women from survival to stability.

Every act of self-care, from lighting a candle to learning a new skill, strengthens your soul’s capacity to grow.

Thriving begins when you believe you can, gather information, and move forward intentionally.

Connect with Gail Showalter:
Website: https://www.singlemomsempowered.org
Book: Living, Learning, Loving by Gail Showalter
Non-Profit: Single Moms Empowered

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In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Leigh Shulman—writer, mentor, and founder of The Inspired Writer Community—to explore the profound healing power of writing. Leigh shares inspiring stories of how journaling, storytelling, and gratitude practices can foster emotional and physical well-being. From memoirs that help process trauma to gratitude journaling that reshapes our thought patterns, Leigh offers practical insights on how anyone can begin writing their way to clarity and connection—even in just 10 minutes a day. Tune in to learn how the simple act of putting pen to paper can unlock deeper self-understanding and healing.

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Leigh Shulman is a seasoned writer, mentor, and founder of The Inspired Writer Community, dedicated to empowering writers worldwide. From hosting global retreats to helping thousands of aspiring writers find their voice, Leigh believes in the transformative power of storytelling. Her book The Writer’s Roadmap guides readers toward creating a fulfilling writing life aligned with their core values. Living creatively in Argentina, Leigh’s approach blends personal growth, writing craft, and community support.

Key Takeaways:

Writing can heal emotional and physical wounds by offering new perspectives.

Journaling, gratitude lists, and storytelling serve different emotional needs.

Start small: 10 minutes of unfiltered writing can spark profound clarity.

Writing within a supportive community fosters accountability and growth.

Authentic storytelling allows us to be seen and loved for who we truly are.

Connect with Leigh Shulman:

Website: https://leighshulman.com/

The Inspired Writer Community: https://leighshulman.com/community/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleighshulman/

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In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, Kath Essing, author and fierce advocate for survivors, joins us to share the courage it takes to speak your truth about healing, liberation, and empowerment. Kath opens up about her memoir, "The Courage to Speak Your Truth," highlighting her journey from silence to vocal empowerment after childhood trauma. Listeners gain insights into her transformative SHIFT framework, designed to guide survivors through emotional healing and reclaim their personal narratives.

About Kath Essing:  

Kath Essing is an author, speaker, educator, and advocate dedicated to amplifying silenced voices. Her memoir combines poignant poetry with personal stories, serving as a beacon for survivors of childhood trauma. Through workshops and her SHIFT framework, Kath empowers individuals to reclaim their voices and transform pain into purpose.

Key Takeaways:  

Kath emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and intuition throughout the healing process.

Her SHIFT Framework helps survivors move from silence to empowerment:

S - See: Becoming objective observers of their experiences.

H - Hear: Identifying internal voices and distinguishing current reality from past trauma.

I - Identify: Recognizing and reshaping childhood belief systems.

F - Feel: Experiencing and processing emotions authentically.

T - Talk: Finding safe avenues to articulate and reclaim personal stories.

Poetry acts as a bridge, allowing access to deeper emotional healing.

Engaging with the inner child is crucial for overcoming past trauma.

Connect with Kath Essing:  

Website: www.bespeak.au

Book: Available on Amazon and as an audiobook on Audible and Spotify.

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In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with writer and revolutionary thinker Tash Doherty to explore the intersection of spirituality, sensuality, and ancestral healing. From her transformative peyote ceremonies in Mexico to breaking societal taboos on female pleasure and body autonomy, Tash shares how ritual, storytelling, and radical honesty have shaped her journey. Together, they unpack how reconnecting with the body and lineage can ignite deeper personal freedom. This is an unapologetic conversation on reclaiming agency, breaking cultural conditioning, and honoring the messy, sacred path of becoming.

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Tash Doherty is a British-Irish-American writer, TikTok creator, and author of This Perfectly Careless Thing. Known for her viral takes on birth control, sensuality, and shame-free living, Tash lives in Mexico City where she immerses herself in indigenous rituals, peyote ceremonies, and temazcals. Her work challenges patriarchal narratives and empowers women to embrace their desires, autonomy, and spiritual roots—without apology.

Key Takeaways:

Peyote ceremonies helped Tash reconnect with her Irish and Jewish ancestry through embodied, emotional healing.

Integrating spirituality and sensuality is key to reclaiming wholeness, especially in cultures shaped by patriarchy.

Sharing taboo experiences publicly breaks societal silence and empowers collective healing.

"Being shamelessly human" requires knowing what you want, believing you deserve it, and asking for it.

Writing fiction with honest depictions of female pleasure can shift cultural narratives for young women.

Connect with Tash Doherty:
Website: https://www.tashdoherty.com/
 

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