Spark Something New

Send us Fan Mail In a world pulsing with chaos, division, and the everyday hard stuff of being human, this conversation with author and entrepreneur Tamara Hill is a gentle and gutsy invitation to face what hurts—and grow because of it.  On this episode, Dr. Katie and Tamara explore how to talk about the hard things, how sharing our stories creates connection, and why courage (not perfection) is t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop checking boxes and start asking why ? On this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Wende Whitus — keynote speaker, author, and founder of Personal Retreat Day — for a powerful conversation about breaking free from hustle culture and rediscovering what truly matters. Wende shares how a stress-induced health scare became her wake-up call to create space for r...

Send us Fan Mail This episode will challenge everything you've come to believe about rest. Dr. Katie chats with physician, researcher, and bestselling author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to explore what it really means to rest—and why most of us are getting it wrong. Dr. Saundra shares her groundbreaking framework of the Seven Types of Rest —physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve been sold the wrong version of positivity—the kind that tells us to “look on the bright side” while ignoring the messy, painful, real parts of life. But true positivity isn’t about denial; it’s about discipline. It’s about developing the mental, emotional, and physical strength to keep going when life hits hard. On this episode, Dr. Katie Sandoe sits down with Sara “Sass” Sc...

Send us Fan Mail We all say we want “better communication,” whether at work, at home, or in our closest relationships. But here’s the twist: most of us are looking in the wrong place. On this episode of Spark Something New , I sat down with the wise and compassionate Collette Revere to explore why communication is so notoriously difficult—and what to do about it. Instead of framing communication a...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to a meaningful life isn’t found in success, but in the simple, joyful things that light you up ?  On this this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with neuroscientist, bestselling author, and broadcaster Ken Mogi to explore the fascinating connection between the brain and ikigai —the Japanese concept of “a life worth living.”  Ken shows us how purpose literally rewire...

Send us Fan Mail We talk a lot about men’s strength—their work, their leadership, their roles, their physical presence. But rarely do we talk about their souls (the essence of who they are as human beings). In this conversation with my friend Ray Taylor (aka “Raymond James” if you catch me slipping into his nickname), we get real about what men are actually hungry for in this season of life—and wh...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you realize you’re out of alignment—with your work, your relationships, or even with yourself? Most of us can name the misalignment, but we freeze when it comes to what to actually do about it. In this conversation with Candice Van Dertholen , holistic practitioner and founder of Warrior Within Healing , we explore what she calls grounded spirituality —a practi...

Send us Fan Mail This isn’t just a podcast anniversary — it’s an invitation to reimagine what anniversaries really mean. In this episode, Dr. Katie reflects on one year of the  Spark Something New  podcast series — nearly 50 conversations that have sparked insights, touched souls, and expanded what’s possible. But this isn’t just a celebration of the podcast. It’s a reframing of anniversaries them...

Send us Fan Mail What if nature wasn’t just something on your “to-do” list—but a vital part of your sense of belonging? And y'all that means more than buying a few plants for your  office, cutting some flowers for your dinner table, or keeping a manicured lawn.  On this episode, Dr. Katie chats with environmental scientist, keynote speaker, and space sustainability strategist (yes, you read t...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all heard the advice: Do what you love and the rest will follow. It’s on coffee mugs, wall art, and every #MondayMotivation post. But there's a truth that people ignore, this advice is half-baked at best and downright dangerous at worst. So in this episode, Emily Green and I unpack the three myths behind this mantra and explore what it really means to pour yourself into...

Send us Fan Mail What if the stress you're feeling isn't about your job, relationship, or "to do" list... but about your roles? Dr. Katie chats with her Aussie mate and ikigai sensei, Nick Kemp (entrepreneur, author, and ikigai expert) about the impact of roles in our lives. They chat about the concept of "rolefulness", a powerful idea rooted in Japanese wisdom that e...

Send us Fan Mail What if "happy birthday" could mean something more meaningful and impactful? Not the usual cake and presents, but something truly resonant and joyous. In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Katie chats with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming (entrepreneur, artist, and author of "How to Have a Happy Birthday") for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to celebrate the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Katie welcomes transformational guide, author, and executive coach Dr. Ron Stotts, who brings over 45 years of wisdom to the conversation on conscious leadership. Ron invites us to think about what it really means to evolve beyond hustle, constantly striving, and left-brain thinking into a more integrated, intuitive, and purposeful way of leading and living. R...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with the extraordinary Molly Barker , founder of Girls on the Run International , community builder, author, and lifelong seeker, for a deeply honest and illuminating conversation about what it means to move on from something significant and evolve . Together, they explore how we know when it’s time to let go of a role, a title, an identity, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm , for a soul-shifting conversation about reclaiming peace, power, and presence in a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control. From navigating trauma to cultivating emotional resilience, Anthony shares how breathwork is not just a...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Dr. Katie welcomes the brilliant and grounded Dr. Cara Alexander—a psychotherapist, executive leader, and CEO—with 25 years of experience helping people navigate complexity, leadership, and self-discovery. Together, they dive into what it really means to be an authentic and connected leader , especially when the world around you seems to...

Send us Fan Mail In this soulful episode, we flip the script on rest. As many head into the July 4th holiday — a time often packed with plans, productivity, and pressure — Dr. Katie challenges the hustle-hard mindset with one radical question: What if the most powerful thing you could do this week… is rest? But not the kind of rest that collapses on the couch after a whirlwind day. This episode ex...

Send us Fan Mail What if your biggest breakthrough didn’t come from sitting in a therapist’s chair—but from acting it out on a stage? In this eye-opening and refreshingly fun episode, Katie chats with Anna Bobikova to explore the transformative power of psychodrama —a therapeutic approach where roleplay becomes a tool for healing, insight, and connection. Anna demystifies the concept of psychodram...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself: What would you do if you weren’t afraid?  But we’re not talking about the kind of fear that protects you from danger—we’re talking about the kind that often disguises itself as “logic,” “safety,” or “being realistic,” and keeps you from taking the leap your soul is actually craving. We expl...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you’re clinging to is the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Katie invites you into an uncomfortable conversation —one that could radically shift how you think about growth, purpose, and your next evolution. Inspired by Dr. Henry Cloud’s Necessary Endings , together we explore the idea that sometimes, in order to thrive, we have to let go. Whether it’s...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you think food is doing for you—it actually never could?  This week on Spark Something New , Katie sits down with the powerhouse that is Michelle Petties —TEDx speaker, food story coach, and author of the Amazon bestseller Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict . But don’t get it twisted—this isn’t a conversation about what to eat or the latest food trends....

Send us Fan Mail Tough love alert. If you’re listening to this on Memorial Day while still checking your email, chauffeuring kids to sports, or planning your next Pinterest-perfect to-do list—pause. Because this solo episode is your wake-up call. Katie is coming in hot this week to drag the word we all love to hate: “busy.” She’s not just unpacking it—she’s beating it up, burning it down , and set...

Send us Fan Mail In this heart-expanding episode, Katie welcomes Jules Kuroda—corporate hippie, wanderer, and author of The N8 Self —for a conversation that blends humor, depth, and soul-level truth. Together, they explore a profound yet often overlooked part of our existence: the N8 self —our spiritual essence that lives beyond mind, heart, and body. Jules invites us to ask the big questions, but...

Send us Fan Mail “Emotional Intelligence: It’s Not A Thing, It’s THE Thing” In this transformative conversation, Katie sits down with the EQ Sensei himself— David Cory , founder of the Emotional Intelligence Training Company (EITC), celebrating 27 years of global impact. From creating national EQ programs in Botswana to dodging elephants in Zambia (yes, really), David brings heart, humor, and unma...