Spark Faith Podcast

Spark Faith Podcast

By Dr Kris SargentReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Spark Faith Podcast episodes

  • Discovering Meaning with Dr Dan Franz

    Dr Dan Franz and I covered a wide range of topics from Existential vacuum to the best way to cook a steak in an air fryer! LOL Seriously y’all, Dr Dan has 25 years of clinical counseling experience. He helps people navigate the intersection of mental health and meaning through Logotherapy. He is super smart, entertaining, hilarious and filled with Grace and Truth!

    We dove into:

    Looking for a new perspective on purpose and meaning?

    How to REFRAME any circumstance FOR you

    Some GUILT is Good…

    What happens when you ignore the “spirit” part of yourself?

    What is an Existential Vacuum?

    Ever feel like…???

    • Something is missing in your life?
    • What you feel like on the inside and the face you show the world are very different?
    • Anxiety and/or Depression just don’t go away despite your best efforts?
    • When you get really honest with yourself, shame and guilt run your life?
    • You don’t seem to be able to find the meaning and purpose for your life?

      • I totally have felt all those things in the past and struggle with a couple a little to this day. Wait until you listen to this interview! Dr Dan will give you a completely new perspective…

      You can find Dr Dan at https://danielafranz.com

      And his podcast is called The Meaning Project, everywhere podcasts are found

      1 hr 1 min
    • Xerosis: It’s That time of the Year

      Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and over-bathing.

      Unfortunately our age can also cause a decrease in several components in our skin such as collagen, elastin, squalene,

      1. What does your skin do anyway???

        2. We tend to focus on the visible signs of aging, but what does our skin do for us? And what changes with age in terms of functional that will not only lead to aging but also susceptibility of skin diseases/

        FUNCTIONS: The functions of the skin include:

        • Protection against microorganisms, dehydration, ultraviolet light, and mechanical damage; the skin is the first physical barrier that the human body has against the external environment.
        • Sensation of pain, temperature, touch, and deep pressure starts with the skin.
        • Mobility: The skin allows smooth movement of the body.
        • Endocrine activity: The skin initiates the biochemical processes involved in Vitamin D production, which is essential for calcium absorption and normal bone metabolism.
        • Exocrine activity: This occurs by the release of water, urea, and ammonia. Skin secretes products like sebum, sweat, and pheromones and exerts important immunologic functions by secreting bioactive substances such as cytokines.
        • Immunity development against pathogens.
        • Regulation of Temperature. Skin participates in thermal regulation by conserving or releasing heat and helps maintain the body’s water and homeostatic balance.[1][2]
          • HOW IS IT PUT TOGETHER
          Anatomy
        • The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and contributes to skin tone.
        • The dermis, found beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands.
        • The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue like elastic fibers, collagen.


          • 13 min
        • What’s the Beef with Beef?

          Beef has gotten a bad wrap for a very long time.

          Although sirloin and round cuts have only slightly higher amounts of saturated fat than chicken does…Beef has been vilified for a long time.

          It’s been associated with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol , high blood pressure and heart disease. But is the association true or are there other factors at play??

          7 min
        • Why Oatmeal is such a bad idea!

          Oatmeal is such a bad idea

          Fast track to diabetes, PCOS, Hormone disruption and fatigue. Yes the lowly, and unassuming oatmeal can take credit for all of the above. Before you get all excited and offended because you LOVE your oatmeal, this is going to apply to only about 75% of yall.

          Yep - most of you…

          5 min
        • Are You Mineral Deficient? How do you know?

          Mineral deficiencies

          Magnesium:

          • Migraines
          • High Blood pressure
          • poor sleep quality
          • Fatigue
          • Muscle spasms
          • Eye twitches
          • Palpitations
          • Irritability
          • Loss of appetite

            • Iron

            • Extreme fatigue
            • Weakness
            • Pale skin
            • Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
            • Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
            • Cold hands and feet
            • Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
            • Brittle nails

              • Zinc

              • hair loss
              • brittle nails
              • diarrhea
              • poor immune system
              • Irritability
              • loss of appetite
              • low testosterone
              • eye problems
              • weight loss
              • poor wound healing
              • lack of taste and smell
                • 5 min
              • #75hard You Can Do More Than You Think!

                What are you currently thinking there’s no way you could do that thing? However, there’s a part of you that wants to do that thing

                What’s holding you back? Time? Money? Kids? Friends? Confidence? Poor Self Esteem?

                I believe that our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health are the cornerstones to living the BIGGEST life God has planned for us.

                Our fear, shame, regret, guilt of the past may be the exact things that strengthen you for the journey of your dreams…AND

                Fear, Shame, Guilt, Self loathing, belong on the cross

                all belong on the cross

                Our inside and outside need TO GO TOGETHER!

                Shift Your PerSPECtive

                Find one spec that you CAN do and start there

                You CAN do that thing!

                8 min
              • Post Menopause Weight Loss #75hard Lessons Learned

                What #75hard taught me about post menopause weight loss

                I’m so frustrated - I’m doing everything right, exercise and eating “right”

                Hormones - Stress/cortisol/progesterone/estrogen

                Food influences hormones

                Exercise influences hormones

                The Big O influences hormones


                5 min
              • #75Hard, why would you do that?

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                #75hard

                Why did I do it?

                Because as an entrepreneur I need to hold myself to the higher standard I expect of any of my clients. I would be a hypocrite if I asked someone to give up cheat meals or alcohol if I wasn’t willing to do it for myself.

                I wanted to see how much stronger I could get, and if I could lose a few inches and a couple pounds

                Menopause is so often used as the excuse for not really wanting to do the work.I wanted you to know I’m willing to do the work right there beside you.

                Taking my coaching biz to the next level of speaking…where God has wanted me for so many years

                God wanted more from me and now I realize I’m just at the beginning! I have so much more love to give!

                Consistency

                Clarity

                Pain before pleasure

                Self imposed expectations

                Weight/Fat loss Post Menopause

                Muscle definition can happen

                It’s not too late for anything, ever!

                135 Hours of exercise (108 minutes per day avg)

                75 days of clean eating

                No alcohol

                1 gallon of water daily

                Over 750 pages read

                58 years young

                I can be strong and feminine

                My kids are impressed( not that it matters, still! )

                I can do more than I thought

                Got my first speaking gig

                Had a record month(July) for this year in biz

                Overcame my fear of rejection( mostly)

                6 min

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