Soul Sparks

The Art of Grieving: How Creativity Heals Loss with Sheila K. Collins

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 storytelling, dance, ritual, and art-making. Listeners are invited to reframe grief as a sacred process—one where sorrow becomes song, pain becomes poetry, and mourning becomes meaning.
About the Guest:Sheila K. Collins is an acclaimed author, social worker, and performer who has transformed personal tragedy into a universal message of hope. After losing both a son to AIDS and a daughter to breast cancer, she turned to the expressive arts to process her grief. Through her work in InterPlay and her bestselling book The Art of Grieving: How Art and Art Making Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives, she empowers others to find healing through creative rituals, storytelling, and movement.
Key Takeaways:
Grief is not linear—it’s an emotional, spiritual, and artistic journey.
Storytelling, dance, and even crafting can become powerful tools for processing loss.
You don’t need to be an artist—creative expression is a birthright and a healing force.
Grief should not be bypassed; it must be felt, expressed, and honored.
Communities can create supportive rituals—offline and online—to hold space for grief.
Connect with Sheila K. Collins:
Book:The Art of Grieving – Available wherever books are sold
Website:www.sheilakcollins.com
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The Other Side of Life: Near-Death, Mysticism & Messages Beyond with Sarah Bullen

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 from beyond.
Sarah opens up about the soul's journey through otherworldly planes, saying goodbye to her husband in the spirit realm, and how this experience—and a later cancer diagnosis—redefined her understanding of joy, purpose, and spiritual practice. This episode is a light-filled call for mystics, seekers, and anyone who's ever brushed up against the edge of life.
About the Guest:Sarah Bullen is a bestselling author of Love & Above and The Other Side, founder of The Writing Room, and an international writing coach. A former journalist turned mystic after her profound near-death experience, Sarah now guides others to share their stories and awaken their souls through writing and ritual.
Key Takeaways:
A near-death experience can dissolve identity and return us to pure soul form.
True messages from beyond are often simple: “Have more fun” was Sarah’s guiding mantra.
Death is not the end, but a threshold to deeper knowing, connection, and love.
Joy isn’t frivolous—it’s sacred. And it’s a choice we can return to again and again.
Spiritual practices rooted in prayer, ancestral wisdom, and embodied presence can help anchor the mystical in everyday life.
Connect with Sarah Bullen:Explore her books Love and Above and The Other Side, her writing workshops, and retreats at www.thewritingroom.co.za
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The Road to Well-Being: A Soulful Guide with Queen Michele

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 spiritual awakening in Mexico, Queen Michele offers powerful wisdom, practical distinctions between healthy and unhealthy patterns, and a compassionate call to self-inquiry. Whether you're navigating burnout, seeking peace, or simply want to elevate your vibration, this episode is a beautiful invitation to assess and align your life—one soulful step at a time.
About the Guest:Queen Michele is a retired educator turned spiritual guide and author of The Road to Well-Being. Her work centers on awakening consciousness through embodiment, mindfulness, and vibrational alignment. With a rich journey that includes teaching, writing, and living abroad in Mexico, she brings grounded clarity and luminous insight to those seeking spiritual transformation and everyday peace.
Key Takeaways:
Well-being is multidimensional, touching every part of life: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, and financial.
Each aspect has telltale signs of being healthy or unhealthy—and awareness is the first step toward change.
Emotional stability is the gateway to mental clarity and a higher vibrational life.
Physical health starts with honoring your body’s gateways—what you see, hear, eat, and feel.
Awakening begins when we slow down enough to go within and tune into who we really are.
True wellness isn’t a quick fix—it’s a sacred practice of remembering our wholeness.
Connect with Queen Michele:
Book: The Road to Well-Being (E-book) – Amazon
Website: www.fulaamerican.org – Click on “Store” for her book and more resources
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Medicine, Miracles & Mountain Lions: A Doctor’s Spiritual Journey with Erica M. Elliott, MD

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. Her story is a powerful reminder that adversity can become alchemy when we let our soul take the lead. Erica’s life affirms her motto: Never waste a bad experience.
About the Guest:Dr. Erica M. Elliott is a pioneering holistic physician and author whose healing journey began long before medical school—during her immersive years among the Navajo people. Her memoirs reveal how near-death moments, health challenges, and deep cultural immersion transformed her into a compassionate healer and seeker. Through her upcoming book Dancing with the Cougar, Erica continues her trilogy exploring medicine, spirit, and meaning.
Key Takeaways:
Listening to intuition often leads us to our soul’s true path.
Every "bad experience" can become a catalyst for growth and healing.
Cultural immersion can reshape our understanding of humanity.
True healing honors the body, mind, spirit—and the power of being seen and heard.
Living authentically is more fulfilling than conforming to external success metrics.
Connect with Dr. Erica M. Elliott:
Website:www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.com
Books:Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, From Mountains to Medicine, and the upcoming Dancing with the Cougar
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Spiritual Leadership and the Inner Work Revolution with Charley Johnson

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 unlearning shape personal growth, and why awareness is the cornerstone of effective leadership. This episode offers a transformative lens on how inner work can ignite external success—not just in business but in life.
About the Guest: Charley Johnson is a thought leader, speaker, and former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation. After a decade of studying with an enlightened teacher, Charley now pioneers the concept of the Chief Consciousness Officer in business—a role that integrates presence, compassion, and expanded awareness into corporate culture. He is dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations toward deeper clarity and conscious leadership.
Key Takeaways:
Awareness Over Achievement: Spirituality isn't about gaining something new—it’s about unlearning, surrender, and expanding awareness.
The Myth of Disconnection: You are never disconnected from your spiritual essence—you are it.
Chief Consciousness Officer: Consciousness already exists in business. The shift comes from making it accessible to everyone—from leadership to frontline teams.
Balancing Being and Doing: The deeper your awareness, the more naturally you operate from a space of ‘being’ rather than forcing action.
Inner Work as a Lifelong Journey: True leadership evolves through continuous self-awareness, not fixed practices.
Connect with Charley Johnson: For more on conscious leadership and bringing awareness into business, reach out to Charley directly on LinkedIn  to explore the concept of the Chief Consciousness Officer.
 
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Breaking Limiting Beliefs: Mind Clearing with Dr. Alain Salas

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 peace, purpose, and abundance. From toxic relationships to trauma-induced PTSD, discover how past programming controls our present and how to reclaim your inner power with clarity, consciousness, and coherence.
About the Guest:Dr. Alain Salas is a transformational mind-body expert who has helped over 4,000 clients across the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in clearing subconscious blocks through customized techniques like Mind Clearing and Goal Clearing. With a background in chiropractic medicine and holistic healing, Dr. Salas empowers individuals to break free from emotional pain, trauma, and outdated belief systems, guiding them toward empowered living and aligned success.
Key Takeaways:
The subconscious mind governs 90-95% of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Traumatic patterns can subconsciously attract toxic relationships unless reprogrammed.
Dr. Salas’s 3-step method: Delete limiting beliefs, Download empowering beliefs, Create desired outcomes.
Emotional pain often manifests in the body; healing requires both mind and body clearing.
True change requires alignment between thought, feeling, behavior, and action—coherence unlocks abundance.
Connect with Dr. Alain Salas:Explore Dr. Salas’s programs and insights into subconscious reprogramming and holistic healing:Website: Visit Dr. Salas’ website for more resources: themindclearing.com 
 
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From Suicide to Serenity: Susan Michel on Healing Through ’A Course in Miracles’

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 darkest hours, the emotional scars of childhood abandonment, and the moment of divine clarity that redirected her path. This is a raw, real, and radically loving conversation about how true joy is not found outside of us, but within.About the Guest:Susan Michel is the author of Surrender to Joy: From Suicide to Serenity, a spiritual guide rooted in A Course in Miracles, mindfulness, and the transformational power of forgiveness. After surviving two suicide attempts, she found clarity, purpose, and peace through spiritual teachings. Today, she helps others walk from fear to love, encouraging them to own their pain to reclaim their light.Key Takeaways:Suppressing painful emotions blocks access to joy and healing.True transformation begins when we bring our darkness to the light.A Course in Miracles offers a non-dualistic path to inner peace through forgiveness and self-awareness.The real journey isn’t external success but reconnecting to the truth of who we are.Healing is a process that begins by taking responsibility for our feelings.Connect with Susan Michel: Website: www.surrendertojoy.net Book: Surrender to Joy: From Suicide to Serenity – Available on AmazonWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch: DM Me Here Subscribe to Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join the Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/ Threads – https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

Healing in the Shadows with Sayen Gates: The Power of Radical Self-Awareness & Shadow Work

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 emotional suppression and sparked a mission to help others reclaim their wholeness.Sayen walks us through how embracing our unloved parts empowers our authentic self, the importance of creating safe spaces for emotional truth, and why healing isn't a solo act but a communal movement. From shame to self-trust, Sayen drops practices and insights that’ll inspire you to meet your shadow with compassion and courage.About the Guest – Sayen Gates: Sayen Gates is a shadow life coach, transformational healer, and host of the Shadow Corner podcast. Rooted in South Carolina and known for her soulful presence, Sayen helps people navigate suppressed emotions, break generational patterns, and come home to themselves. Her work blends ancestral wisdom, breathwork, storytelling, and emotional integration.Key Takeaways:Shadow work is the process of integrating the parts of ourselves we've hidden or shamed.True power lies in authenticity—accepting your full self means no one can use your past against you.Healing happens in safe spaces that allow emotional truth without judgment.Begin with three questions: Why am I ashamed? What happens if I integrate this? What can I do today to reclaim my power?Personal transformation accelerates through community—when we heal aloud, we give others permission to do the same.Connect with Sayen Gates: https://www.shadowcornerlifecoaching.com/ Follow Sayen and her work at Shadow Corner on TikTok and other platforms where she shares healing prompts, community wisdom, and spiritual guidance.Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #shadowwork #emotionalhealing #selfawareness #sayengates

The Magic of Imagination: Roxie Fiste on Writing Picture Books That Spark Wonder

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, overcoming writer’s block, and the deeply personal origins behind her characters. Her story is a reminder that even the simplest ideas, when fueled by love and authenticity, can light up the world—one child’s smile at a time.About the Guest:Roxie Fiste is a published author and illustrator of children’s picture books. Her stories are playful, emotional, and deeply imaginative—often rooted in the lives of real children she’s known. Roxie brings her characters to life through hand-drawn illustrations and heartfelt storytelling. Based in a small town in Ohio, she finds joy in star-gazing, model horses, and the love of her family and cat, Izzy.Key Takeaways:Roxie began creating picture books in high school and rediscovered her passion later in life after caregiving for family.Her characters, including a bouncing two-legged puffball, are crafted from real-life inspirations like her brother’s imaginary friend.Transitioning a 3,500-word chapter book into an 820-word picture book taught her the art of visual storytelling.As an indie author, she balances creativity with marketing, family, and everyday life.Writer’s block is real—but reconnecting with childlike wonder, collaboration, and playful sketching brings the spark back.Connect with Roxie Fiste:Website: roxyfiste.comInstagram: @roxy_fisteFacebook: Roxie Fiste AuthorWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch:DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #childrensbooks #creativity #storytelling #authorjourney #picturebooks #imagination

Follow Your Moral Compass: Finding Purpose Through Voice with Robert A. Lane

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, award-winning filmmaker, author, and audiobook coach Robert A. Lane shares how losing his job in Hollywood became the turning point for helping others find their voice—literally. Robert dives deep into why authors should narrate their own audiobooks, how following your moral compass sets your true North, and why legacy is more about passing something forward than leaving something behind. This episode is a soulful journey through transformation, resilience, and self-expression.About the Guest:Robert A. Lane is the author of Lights, Action, You!, a former Hollywood executive with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, and a passionate audiobook coach. After Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Robert pivoted from corporate entertainment to coaching nonfiction authors in narrating their own audiobooks with authenticity, mindset, and confidence. He also speaks nationally about intention, legacy, and leadership through moral compass alignment.Key Takeaways:Losing a job can lead to your life’s purpose—Robert’s shift from Hollywood to coaching is proof.Narrating your own audiobook is powerful—your voice is part of your author brand.Resilience and mindset are critical tools for entrepreneurs.Following your moral compass means aligning with your inner truth—even when the path is hard.Legacy is more than what you leave behind—it’s what you pass forward with your voice and story.Connect with Robert A. Lane: Visit www.robertlanecoaching.com for audiobook coaching and speaking opportunities. Follow him on social media to stay inspired by his work in voice, story, and purpose. (https://bit.ly/audiobookonboarding)Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch: DM Me Here Subscribe to the newsletter: Healthy Mind Newsletter Join the Community: Voices of UnityStay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - Healthy Mind - Healthy Life Instagram - @podhealth.club Threads - @podhealth.club Facebook - Podcast Healthy Mind LinkedIn - Avik | Team Page#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness