Soul Sparks

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 wi...

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 pre...

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 re...

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 thr...

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 s...

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 survivi...

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 reshape...

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 SHI...

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. Togeth...

In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with world explorer, mystic guide, and bestselling author Marko Petrovic to explore what it means to walk a true soul path. Marko shares how pilgrimages to sacred sites like the Mexican desert reshaped his identity and purpose, blending ancient wisdom with modern seekers’ longings. Together, they unpack the power of earth, water,...

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and consultant Marcy Axelrod to explore what it truly means to show up in life. Marcy breaks down the three levels of showing up—barely there, just showing up, and truly showing up—and explains how our roles as individuals, situation members, and community contributors shape our ability to engage a...

In this heartfelt episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Kathleen Donnelly Israel, author of Wisdom on the Camino. Kathleen shares her transformative journey walking Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago after caregiving for her husband with Parkinson’s for 18 years. She opens up about the healing power of forgiveness, her insights from spiritual teachings like Ho'oponopono, and the unexpected les...

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Douglas Robbins—author, podcaster, and seeker of human truth. From a pivotal high school poem to his latest books, Douglas shares how storytelling became his gateway to healing, self-expression, and spiritual connection. Together, they explore why stories hold the power to transform trauma into wisdom, the link between emotional healing and...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes actor-turned-author Max Shippee to dive deep into the power of story. From growing up in rural Maine to the stages of Hollywood and the soul of Bali, Max brings a storyteller’s lens to spiritual transformation. Together, they explore how fictional tales—like Max’s fantasy series Moonshine: Path of the Raven—can illuminate deeper tru...

In this soul-soothing episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Rich Lewis, author of Sitting with God, for a deeply reflective conversation on the power of centering prayer. Rich shares how sitting in silence with the Divine has transformed his life—helping him release limiting beliefs, grow in confidence, and cultivate peace. The discussion explores how complementary practices like visualizati...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Soul Sparks, host Pragya sits down with Tashia Martin—licensed social worker, spiritual guide, and author of New Leaf—to explore the five elements of healing: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether. Tashia shares deeply personal experiences of grief, spiritual awakenings, and how she turned to nature’s wisdom to navigate loss, burnout, and transformation. Together, t...

In this heart-opening episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes back the luminous Sheila K. Collins—award-winning author, grief advocate, and creator of The Art of Grieving. Together, they explore how grief is not just endured but expressed, healed, and transformed through creativity. Sheila shares her deeply personal journey of losing two adult children and how she discovered healing through st...

In this deeply moving and mystical episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes internationally acclaimed author, writing coach, and speaker Sarah Bullen, who takes us beyond the veil with her extraordinary story of survival, soul-travel, and sacred return. After a three-week coma, Sarah emerged with vivid recollections of a near-death experience that spanned realms, reunions, and a radiant message...

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with the radiant Queen Michele—spiritual author, educator, and founder of FULA American—to unpack the true meaning of holistic well-being. Based on her transformative book The Road to Well-Being, Queen Michele dives deep into six key aspects of wellness: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, and financial. Drawing from her own spiritua...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima is joined by Erica M. Elliott, MD—physician, adventurer, and author of Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert. Known as “The Medical Detective,” Erica shares her extraordinary life journey: from teaching Navajo children and surviving a face-to-face encounter with a mountain lion, to navigating a suicide attempt that led her to true purpose...

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, we reunite with Charley Johnson—former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and a global voice in conscious leadership. Together, we explore the intersection of spirituality, leadership, and the evolving role of the Chief Consciousness Officer in today’s business landscape. Charley shares his unconventional spiritual journey, how surrender and unlearn...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Dr. Alain Salas, chiropractic physician, bestselling author, and pioneer of mind-body clearing systems. Together, they unravel the layers of limiting beliefs that shape our reality and block our success. Dr. Salas shares his three-step Mind Clearing System—Delete, Download, Create—to reprogram the subconscious mind and realign with...

In this heart-opening episode of Soul Sparks with Saima , author and spiritual teacher Susan Michel shares her powerful journey from the depths of suicidal despair to living a life illuminated by inner peace and joy. A two-time suicide survivor, Susan’s story is anchored in vulnerability, the power of forgiveness, and spiritual healing through A Course in Miracles . She walks us through her darkes...

In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks , we sit down with shadow life coach and transformational healer Sayen Gates, host of Shadow Corner , to explore how facing our inner darkness can become the most loving act of self-liberation. Broadcasting from South Carolina, Sayen shares her powerful journey from spiritual confinement to soulful freedom, revealing how shadow work unraveled years of...

In this heartwarming episode of Soul Sparks , host Sana sits down with Roxie Fiste—an indie author and illustrator whose whimsical children’s books celebrate imagination, creativity, and joy. Roxie shares her journey from high school dreams to publishing heartfelt stories inspired by real kids and her own family. She opens up about balancing creativity with caregiving, tackling self-doubt, overcom...