The Spark Episodes

This episode contains material that may be sensitive for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.What would you do if you found out that a cause…

2020 was such a crazy year filled with so much chaos and uncertainty but there is a way to start 2021 off cultivating deeper happiness,…

Are you ready to feel lit up this holiday season? If you want to increase the joy in your own life, than join me this…

Join Stephanie James and some special guests for the first episode of #TheSparkLIVE as we talk about cultivating community during a pandemic.Like what we do? Support us…

The world can feel chaotic and out of control these days. Did you know that the key to dealing with it and finding a sense…

Schizophrenia is often a misunderstood diagnosis, portrayed in movies and TV as something to be feared in others. But what if that "other" was your…

What does it take to live an inspired life? How do we follow our passions? My guest this week is singer-songwriter Steve Ertl, who performs…

What if the question of how to transform your life is actually already inside of you? Join us for a powerful and inspirational episode with…

When Jackie Fields had a serious car accident and near death experience in medical school, it completely changed her life and her focus in medicine.…

Marla Frees had an amazing 25 year career and appeared l shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, The Drew Carey Show, and Married With Children, as…

Live large, choose courageously, and love without limits. This is the mantra that Natalie Ledwell uses to guide her life, and empowers others to live…

In July of 2019, Terri-Ann Russell had to face a mother's worst nightmare when her 27 year-old son died of an unexpected medical complication. Although…

When Sam Cawthorn lost his arm and crushed his leg in a 2006 head-on collision, it could have been the end of his career as…

Today's world can seem overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. Would you like the secret to creating more peace, passion, and well-being in your…

How often do you get to sit and talk with someone who is an expert in the areas of diversity, sustainability, climate change, and reform…

How can we navigate these uncertain times? There is actually an amazing tool we can access in the book, "The Gift of Maybe." Author, business…

What if you could find the golden threads throughout your life that would help you find your life's true purpose? My amazing guest this week…

Have you ever met one of your heroes? I had the awesome pleasure of meeting with my all-time humor hero Dan Cummins and his amazing…

We can thrive at our life in any age but did you know that we can find a place of greater peace, fulfillment and empowerment…

You can heal your life (from the inside out!) Dr. Eva Detko shares how you can revitalize your body, mind, and spirit (and it's easier…

How do you build healthy relationships especially during a pandemic? Find more purpose, love, and meaning in your relationships and in your life, this week…

How do we navigate these difficult times? How do we find peace despite the chaos in our world today? How can we overcome trying times…

Want to change your life in substantial ways that create a more, meaningful and ignited life? My amazing guest tonight is chiropractor, dynamic presenter, and…

You know when you meet someone and you just know that meeting them will change your life? That is how I felt meeting Tom Cronin…

Want to find your soulmate? Want to help make your current mate into your soulmate? Find out what makes a good relationship great, how to…

How do we take good care of ourselves through life's challenges and maintain a sense of balance and well-being each day? Join me for this…

How do we transform the world? Perhaps it begins in many ways with one of those being through a new paradigm of how we envision…

When we think of Hollywood, we don't necessarily think of consciousness, connection, and calm, but John Raatz, the founder and CEO of the Visioneering Group…

This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.Is there a way that sexually abused women can go beyond surviving their trauma and move fully into healing…

During this time which is so difficult for so many, quantum physicist Amit Goswami, Ph.D. offers us a way to find the calm in our…

This episode is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion is advised.Want to make your sex life even better? Join us for this episode with sex,…

Growing up in an orphanage in Tanzania, Maria Nhambu shares with us her powerful, deeply moving and sometimes painful story of how she cultivated resiliency…

Want the tools to create more happiness, harmony and well-being in your life? Then listen to this week's episode with psychotherapist Robert Strock and learn…

A red carpet Dior stylist, a published author, and a Marvel movie film editor... Find out how the Long family each held on to big…

Find out how to transform confusion into clarity and pain into peace on this episode of The Spark with community leader and best selling author…

There is so much division in our world today. Our political climate, our earth's climate, and the climate between races and religions can seem at…

On tonight's episode, we celebrate our second anniversary with a look back on some of our favorite conversations over the last year. Curated by Stephanie,…

You can create a richer, deeper, more fulfilling life when you enter The Portal. No, we're not talking about aliens and outer space. We are…

What if our struggles actually serve as a segue for true transformation? In this episode of The Spark, psychologist and author Frank Pasciuti explains how…

We all want to be successful. Having a success mindset is the key to achieving our goals and dreams, but how do we develop it?…

Some of us are aware of our life's purpose and some of us are still searching. Often times, pointers to this purpose show up in…

Paula Lenz had an extraordinary experience driving home after her brother's funeral; one so powerful that she hesitated to tell people about it for 30…

Regressive Hypnotherapy. What is it and how can it benefit our healing? Author, ordained minister, and hypnotherapist Stephen Poplin joins us on the spark to…

Writer, producer, and transformational storyteller Leah Lamb is creating a new frontier. She is helping others to bring meaning to their lives through using storytelling…

Free healthcare, free college, and no income tax. What would America be like if those things were true? Entrepreneur, author, and an early pioneer in…

What if there was a direct way you could change your negative emotions and behaviors and develop a sense of calm and well-being instead? In…

What the Bleep Do We Know? In 2004, it was the movie that introduced the mainstream to quantum physics and expanded our view of reality.…

Sometimes some of the greatest tragedies we face, become our biggest lessons and change us in amazing and beautiful ways we never imagined possible. Author,…

The Fountain of Youth. Many people have searched for it and our media has perpetuated it as the holy grail to happiness. But what if…

Free Trip to Egypt. This is what creator and producer Tarek Mounib offered to hundreds of Americans across the country.  What resulted was an amazing journey…

There is an amazing way to take care of yourself and recharge your batteries that you may not have heard of. Yin yoga is an…

Living full out. How many of us can say we really live life this way and what does it really mean? Our guest this week…

Change your prayer, change your life. That's the clear and powerful message from author, speaker, and successful entrepreneur, Sam Beasley in his new book with…

In today's political race of mudslinging and defamation, it is hard to imagine any other way a candidate might campaign. We are used to seeing…

What is The Honeymoon Effect? Many of us know that initial phase in relationships where it can feel like heaven on earth. But what if…

We have the power to change our lives... and the surprising news is that the key to make this change is not outside of us,…

There are many examples of how to live our best lives. The Bhagvad Gita provides one of these paths discussing some of the most profound issues…

From her Cherokee upbringing and Japanese and Irish roots comes the beautiful and important voice of Madi Sato. 15 years as a professional singer and…

You have more healing power in your body than you cam imagine. What if rituals were one of the keys to unlocking our ability to…

There is a distinct rhythm to our soul and a powerful thing happening when we connect with other people and find a collective beat that…

Let’s talk about sex: the good, the bad, and the ugly – and how we can experience more intimacy and more fulfilling sex in our…

Want to change your life and add more positivity to your day? Author, consultant, and facilitator Gabriela Masala offers a fast track to an embodied…

Making his mark in the podcast world, Jared Easley is a true entrepreneur who created a podcast event platform that attracts podcasters from around the…

This week on The Spark, as part of our celebration of welcoming new sister show Feminist Hotdog to the NoCo FM family, Stephanie chats with…

So, you want to change the world? Stephan A. Schwartz, a social change agent and internationally known researcher in the field of extraordinary human functioning,…

Music can transport us to amazing places... It soothes our souls, lifts our spirits, and can speak to us in ways when sometimes mere words fall…

What if you could unlock the doors to self healing and open up a pathway to more happiness, health, and well-being?Author, speaker and healing coach…

The smell of good coffee, friendly conversation, and the sense of community: these are all elements that went into McCabe Callahan's vision for Mugs Coffee…

In the river of life we face many obstacles and challenges. Irene O'Garden's wilderness raft adventure actually put her face-to-face with real-life danger and difficulties…

There is something amazing happening in our world right now. It is the combined wisdom of science, psychology, and spirituality which are all intertwining to…

Loving yourself isn't an easy task, and choosing ourselves first can seem even more counter-intuitive. This week on The Spark, Forbes contributing writer Joresa Blount…

The journey to empowerment often takes us on unexpected paths. Veronica Monet's story is one most of us can't even imagine. Born to a religious…

We have all heard the term, "Children are our future," but what kind of future are we providing for them? Phillip Moore, former director of…

Just a spoon full of humor makes our anxiety go down.  Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies and triggers the release of endorphins,…

We started NoCo FM with one original show: The Spark With Stephanie James. From that, we've grown into a full network with seven original shows…

Creating a life with more joy, personal power, and a deep sense of purpose.  These are the elements that my guest Becca Lynn Johnson has…

Turn on the news. Full of fear mongering, the disaster of the day, or what is wrong in our world, it can leave even the…

In our current state of the world, we all need support, connection, and understanding more than ever. As women, when we show up for each…

Longevity and accessing the fountain of youth. How many of us are wanting to discover the keys that unlock the doors to these states? Join…

As we reflect on the new year, we often search for what brings meaning to our lives. Emily Rapp Black, New York Times bestselling author…

As we approach the winter solstice, it signifies more light coming into the world. In my interview with Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman, he teaches us…

Yoga has long been considered a healing art, but when interwoven with the twelve steps of recovery, it can truly become a transformational process which…

Ever have a dream come true? Something that you truly wished for, that when it came to fruition felt like a miracle? Cindy Sarai has…

It has been said that dogs are man's best friend, but how deep does that connection go? In a thought provoking interview with Elena Mannes,…

What if you could think out of the box and take your life to whole new level?  Many of us settle for an average, "normal"…

It's not often in life that we get to meet our heroes. David Burns has professionally been one of mine and during his career, he…

In a world where the #MeToo movement has made such a huge impact, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of embracing the…

We all want to shoot for our dreams and live purpose-filled lives.But what limits us? Is it our physical limitations, environmental circumstances, or our limited…

When we are deep in the rabbit hole it is hard to see the light of day. The same is true for depression.  It can…

A new era in our world is evolving. What will usher in this new era is an emerging belief system that combines science and spirituality…

A warm embrace, a knowing glance, and intentionally spoken kind words... These are the simple, but often forgotten ingredients of creating lasting love.This week our…

Transformation. We all have times in our lives where we seek the ability to make the changes necessary to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. …

It's back-to-school season, so in the spirit of this time of renewal, we invite you to learn about the host, the woman, the healer, as…

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. This one happens to come in size XXXL with a heart to match.Join us as we talk to…

We all have stress in our lives. Often times we try to seek relief from our stress through outside means which aren't necessarily healthy for…

On this episode, we look back on one of our favorite early episodes in our conversation with Dr. Mark Benn, Psy.D. Dr. Benn is a…

Chase your dream. Discover your potential. Transform your life. These are the inspirational words that grace the cover of Amy Charity's book, "The Wrong Side…

We all want to experience greater happiness, peace, and well-being in our lives and we all want to find deeper meaning and purpose for our…

How do we say “I’m sorry?” A true apology goes beyond words and includes our behavior, and our ability to express empathy and connect with…