Stay Sparked

How can you get people's attention without resorting to manipulation??? In this episode @betsyhoo and @halcyonpink talk about the perils and pitfalls of trying to market in social media.  Don't forget who you ARE in your pursuit to get MORE. That being said... don't forget to FOLLOW us on Instagram  @StaySparked & SUBSCRIBE on Youtube!!!!!! ;)  LINKS: Instagram.com/raminnazer/ H...

In this episode @betsyhoo and @halcyonpink celebrate a non-linear path.  They share personal experiences (and struggles) around following their muse and embracing authenticity. LINKS MENTIONED: John's "LifeStyle Artist" post https://medium.com/@johnhalcyonstyn/lifestyle-artist-8529fb2e97a4 HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year...

In this episode @betsyhoo and @halcyonpink reflect on how powerful art can be to help process and move through difficult times.  They share examples inspired by Janus' passing, and lots of ways to let energy move through your voice, hands, and body.  Special bonus song at the end by Krista Richards. LINKS MENTIONED Krista Richards https://kristarichards.com/ - Custom songwriting (wedding...

Our co-host and dear brother, Janus, passed away last month after a battle with bile duct cancer.  As we grieve, we also celebrate his life. In this episode we listen to a collection clips of him from this show, along with messages from people that loved him. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last...

Our beloved friend and co-host passed away on Feb. 10 following a courageous battle with an aggressive form of bile duct cancer. In this episode Betsy and John share gratitude, grief, and their personal experiences with Janus' final chapter. A tribute episode with stories about Janus is in the works. 

There are soooo many reasons to be angry and upset. If you let the algorithms steer your mind, you're doomed.  It takes a practice of CULTIVATING JOY to avoid wallowing in despair.   Betsy and Halcyon share their personal practices that help them to stay happy while remaining engaged with the world. A fun SPARK pops at minute 12:00! And Halcyon sings at minute 20:00!!!! LINKS Lisa's Song...

In our first conversation of the new year, we start with a Ram Dass quote and delve into our personal mantras for living a good life.  What do we do when we feel out of alignment? How can we make sure our days are well spent, regardless of what the future holds?  HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent...

Betsy and Halcyon are joined by Halcyon's partner Lisa.  We hear the story of healing that led Halcyon & Lisa to each other.  They share the attitudes, choices, and practices that make their relationship a tool of spiritual & personal growth. Episode Timestamps: 5:00-10:00 Before meeting  10:00-23:00 Our first 48 hours 23:00-28:00 Moving in together. 28:00- Basic premise of...

On this special episode, Halcyon and Betsy welcome Laeo, Betsy’s sweetie!  They share their origin story on where the spark of their love originated from, how they got to be together the last year and some of their treasured tools for growth and communication. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last...

Betsy and Halcyon are joined by certified death doula, Selena Jong who runs a company called Movingthrough.org  Selena shares her wisdom from her personal experiences with death, how she became a death doula and all that goes into preparing people, with consciousness around dying. Gain sparks of inspiration on how to talk to your loved ones about death in a healthy and even fun way, eco-alter...

Betsy joins us from Hurricane ravaged North Carolina with some extremely personal reflections on how lessons learned at Burning Man can be helpful in the aftermath of disasters. LINKS: Nick Heyming's article:  "So You Want to Go Help after a Major Disaster" Burners Without Borders HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner a...

Betsy and Halcyon are joined by Michael Ravenwood, Founder & CEO of Skyfire Arts, Empowerment Coach & International Circ Performer. Michael is a someone who truly walks the walk with his practices and has powerful insight on Morning Practices and their benefits.  He shares his personal routine and tons of useful resources to get us inspired. LINKS MENTIONED Make Your Bed - https://you...

Life is always changing.  How can we best embrace the new chapters - while treasuring the old?  What role does grief have in healthy moving on?  Betsy & Halcyon share details of their current personal transitions and what they are learning. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last sever...

We talked about: 🔥Overcoming social anxiety on Playa, 🔥How to RECEIVE gifts, 🔥How to give good gifts, 🔥Dealing with Drama & Camp Dynamics, 🔥Burning Man Affirmations + lots of pre-Burn excitement! Find on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Gifting ideas, tips for socializing, and some amazing Burning Man Affirmations. LINKS http://Instagram.com/BurnerPrep Relationship Tips for Black Rock City : ht...

Why is it so tempting to talk about someone behind their back?  How do we react when things are being said about us?  And how can we seek understanding and forgiveness (of ourselves and others)? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cult...

Halcyon & Betsy sit down to look at the ways we can reframe our fears and truly embrace change.  We discuss all the ways we resist change.  We also share personal tricks we use and people who have inspired us. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal deve...

This episode's topic was US! We asked each other questions and learned more about one another. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtu...

We initially cancelled this scheduled recording because Halcyon was in a dark headspace.  But after the 3 of us had a supportive 30 minute private conversation, we decided that it would be helpful to record the thoughts we were discussing. We talked about why it is perfectly okay to not be okay. We talked about how listening can be better than advice.   And how can you be supportive to a...

How can we notice when we are dysregulated?  How can we minimize our fight/flight/freeze responses?  And how can we establish trust with partners so we can repair and grow? HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion fo...

This week we revisit our second ever episode! It is a re-mastered re-upload of our discussion of the Burning Man Principle of, "Radical Self-Expression." We get into the power and possibility of personal expression, and why authenticity is so precious and important in our lives. Radical Self-expression "Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the i...

In this fun conversation, Jennifer explains the power of “Sincere Action” and we look at how staying brave and curious is its own type of success. We discussed how being open to grief is a portal to growth.  And got beautiful insight into Jennifer’s constantly evolving passions from the Marines, to Hooping, to Motherhood, to DJing and her new adventure as a romance novelist.  GUEST JENNI...

What is your "Staying in Touch" Love Language?   Text? Call? Voice Memo? Is social media enough? What are the obstacles to keeping in contact with people you love? And how can you overcome them? LINKS MENTIONED: " Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Harari, Yuval Noah HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has...

How do we create an upward spiral for ourselves?  How do we establish a framework to make those positive beliefs a part of our daily lives? How do we learn to love the way things are AND hold a vision for something better? SPONSOR Embody Costa Rica HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several yea...

It is tempting to avoid conflict and try to keep things harmonious.   But those little resentments can build up and be disastrous. We talk about why it builds trust and deepens connections to say the hard things. MENTIONED: HALT is an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an...

This week we talk about the double-edged sword of technology.  Do we use tech as a tool? Or has it become a crutch?  We talk about positive ways we are using social media and negative ways in which we catch ourselves using it to escape. We are aware of the irony of using technology to share the conversation with you. (SPOILER ALERT...this podcast is one of the GOOD uses we discuss.) LINK...