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Phytoplankton & Human Vitality: The Cellular Power of the Ocean’s First Food with David Hunter

Founder of Global Phytoplankton, David Hunter, traces the discovery story behind marine phytoplankton and its potential role in human vitality. We cover what phytoplankton are, why they matter for cellular energy (mitochondria), how tank-grown strains support sustainability, and what it might mean for future nutrition. Straight talk on sourcing, scale, and the gap between anecdotes and evidence makes this a grounded listen for anyone curious about microalgae, longevity, or cleaner omega-3 alternatives.
 
About the guest  :
David Hunter is the founder of Global Phytoplankton. For nearly two decades he has focused on cultivating phytoplankton in controlled environments, emphasizing sustainability (no ocean harvesting) and education around first-principles nutrition.
 
Key takeaways:
Phytoplankton are microscopic marine plants—the “first food” at the base of the oceanic food chain—with nutrients like essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals often discussed in human nutrition.
David explains a mitochondria-centric view: better cellular energy and signaling may follow when foundational nutrients are present; he frames phytoplankton as a potential “original multi-nutrient.”
The cultivation process described is closed-tank and seed-strain based (not wild-harvested), designed to minimize ecological impact while maintaining consistency and purity.
Sustainability note: when grown indoors, the process outputs oxygen and avoids extracting krill; this positions phytoplankton as a direct omega-3 source vs. krill oil.
Anecdotes featured include perceived improvements in energy, mental clarity, skin health, and overall well-being; these are personal reports, not clinical diagnoses or prescriptions.
Regulatory steps were discussed in the context of making phytoplankton available as a dietary ingredient/supplement in North America; listeners should still evaluate products carefully.
Practical lens for listeners: prioritize whole-food nutrition, hydrate, and consult qualified clinicians before adding any supplement—especially if you have medical conditions, take medications, are pregnant, or are supporting children or pets.
Big picture: phytoplankton sits at the intersection of human nutrition, sustainability, and ocean health—an area likely to see more research, quality standards, and consumer scrutiny.
 
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Breaking the Silence on Anxiety, ADHD, and Burnout: Reclaiming Self-Leadership with Zoey Kyriacou

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima speaks with therapist and coach Zoey Kyriacou, founder of Mastermind Counseling, about the hidden struggles of high-functioning adults facing anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. Zoey shares how these challenges often go unnoticed, why people delay seeking help, and the practical ways to reclaim self-leadership in life. This conversation dives into the power of boundaries, reframing negative thoughts, and managing ADHD symptoms without shame. Whether you’re silently struggling or supporting someone who is, this episode offers grounded insights that can help you regain your sense of peace and possibility.
About the Guest  
Zoey Kyriacou is a licensed therapist, coach, and founder of Mastermind Counseling. She specializes in working with high-functioning adults who appear fine on the outside but are quietly battling anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. Her mission is to help individuals untangle silent struggles and lead empowered, authentic lives.
Key Takeaways :
Many high-functioning adults with anxiety, ADHD, or burnout hide their struggles, often waiting until they’re symptomatic to seek help.
ADHD in adults can present as motivation dysregulation, time blindness, or task avoidance, often misunderstood as laziness or procrastination.
Setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
Everyday strategies like using planners, clocks, and visual reminders can help adults with ADHD manage time more effectively.
Self-compassion and reframing negative thoughts into neutral, grounding statements like “In this moment, I am safe” can help manage anxiety.
Therapy and coaching can address past traumas while focusing on present-day empowerment and practical change.
 
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Website: www.mastermindcounseling.com
Email: zoey@mastermindcounseling.com
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Mindset, Medicine, and Gratitude: Reimagining Health with Dr. Julius Torelli

In this insightful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Dr. Julius Torelli, a traditionally trained cardiologist who evolved his 40-year practice to integrate emotional wellness, gratitude, and mindset into patient care. Dr. Torelli reveals how most chronic conditions are deeply tied to emotional roots and how reframing thoughts can transform health outcomes. From addressing medically unexplained symptoms to empowering patients through his Gratefully Well method, he shares practical tools to take ownership of your health journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing or want to understand how mindset impacts the body, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and actionable insights.
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Dr. Julius Torelli is a seasoned cardiologist and founder of Gratefully Well, a digital education platform focusing on mindset-based physiology and emotional wellness. Through decades of clinical experience, he has developed methods that help people reframe their beliefs, reduce stress, and actively participate in their healing journey.
Key Takeaways  
Most chronic illnesses and “medically unexplained symptoms” are often rooted in emotional stress rather than purely physical causes.
Your thoughts and beliefs can significantly influence your body’s physiological response, affecting everything from blood pressure to cortisol levels.
The Gratefully Well method uses gratitude to reframe negative thoughts, empowering people to actively participate in their healing.
Small, intentional shifts—such as reframing thoughts during stressful moments—can reduce physical and emotional strain.
Gratitude practices can complement traditional treatments, improving how patients respond to therapies like chemotherapy.
 
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Living Intentionally and Taking the Next Right Step with Steve Ward

In this Soul Sparks episode, host Saima talks with Steve Ward, founder of Life Improvement Steps, about how living intentionally can transform your life no matter where you are. Steve shares how decades in the business world, addiction struggles, and family challenges led him to develop a practical life philosophy centered on “taking the next right step.” Drawing on lessons from recovery, neuroscience, and spiritual wisdom, Steve explains how small, consistent steps can help us break free from destructive cycles, find purpose, and rebuild with clarity. This episode is a grounded, heartfelt reminder that anyone can start again with focus and courage.
About the Guest:Steve Ward is the founder of Life Improvement Steps, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping individuals live intentionally through practical steps. After a 38-year corporate career and personal battles with addiction, Steve shifted his life’s mission toward guiding others to healing, purpose, and resilience.
Key Takeaways:
The “next right step” philosophy is rooted in recovery and validated by psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual teachings.
Small, intentional actions can lead to life-changing momentum, especially when you feel overwhelmed.
Understanding your meaning, purpose, identity, contribution, and community can shift your entire worldview.
Everyone struggles, and it’s important to acknowledge challenges instead of isolating.
Organizational wellness begins with people; personal well-being at home impacts performance at work.
Transformation doesn’t have an expiration date—you can redefine your life at any stage.
 
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From Childhood Wounds to Spiritual Awakening: Healing, Plant Medicine & Unconditional Love with V.C. Pitt

In this Soul Sparks episode, host Pragya sits down with V.C. Pitt—author, grandmother, breast cancer survivor, and spiritual high priestess—to explore how childhood wounds shape the way we love, trust, and heal as adults. From abandonment and trauma to forgiveness, plant medicine, and clair gifts, V.C. shares her raw journey of transformation. This conversation moves beyond theory, diving into the messy reality of forgiveness, boundaries, spiritual awakenings, and discovering the profound power of unconditional love.
Listeners will walk away with new insights into spiritual gifts, the role of plant medicine in healing, and practical steps to begin loosening the weight of grief and trauma—even in the quiet of their own bedrooms.
About the Guest  
V.C. Pitt is an author and spiritual high priestess who uses her personal story of survival to inspire others. Having overcome childhood trauma, breast cancer, and the burden of medical debt, she now dedicates her work to guiding people through the current wave of global spiritual awakening. Her books and teachings focus on healing, forgiveness, and reconnecting with divine love.
Key Takeaways  
Childhood wounds—like abandonment and rejection—often resurface later in life as anxiety, depression, or overcompensation.
Traditional therapy may not work for everyone; exploring spiritual modalities like plant medicine can unlock deep healing.
Plant medicine journeys can connect people with divine presence, forgiveness, and unconditional love.
Forgiveness does not mean allowing harm—it’s about creating healthy boundaries while still practicing love.
Spiritual gifts (clair sentience, clair audience, clairvoyance, clair cognizance, etc.) are available to everyone if they choose to listen and practice.
Meditation, frequency sounds, and stillness help people notice intuitive nudges and inner wisdom.
Even in grief or trauma, calling upon angels, spirit guides, or a higher power can bring peace and guidance.
Healing often begins with small, consistent acts of self-awareness and openness to new ways of being.
 
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Website: https://www.healingsacredwounds.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcpitt1/
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Healing from Anxiety, Depression & Mania Through Writing and Creativity with Karen Iverson

In this episode of Soul Sparks with host Pragya, we explore the deeply personal journey of Karen Iverson—a counselor, author, and breast cancer survivor—who has faced anxiety, depression, and mania. Karen opens up about how writing became her lifeline, a way to process fear and pain, and ultimately a tool for healing. Together, we discuss the myths surrounding mental illness, the power of creativity as an outlet, and small, practical steps anyone can take when hope feels far away. This conversation is not about quick fixes—it’s about patience, courage, and the reminder that even one small step forward can bring light into the dark.
About the Guest:
Karen Iverson is a counselor, author, and breast cancer survivor who has written extensively about mental health, resilience, and healing. Through her books and personal journey, she inspires others to find hope and courage, even in the most difficult times. Her approach blends lived experience, creativity, and practical guidance to help individuals and families navigate anxiety, depression, and other challenges with compassion and strength.
Key Takeaways:  
Writing and journaling can act as a safe space to process overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
Creativity—whether through storytelling, coloring, or art—offers healing beyond words.
Sharing personal stories breaks stigma and reminds others they are not alone.
Mental health struggles are no different than physical health challenges like diabetes or heart issues—they deserve the same compassion and care.
Myths such as “mental illness means weakness” or “people should just snap out of it” are harmful and must be challenged.
Healing does not require rushing—taking one step or focusing on the present moment can shift the weight of overwhelming emotions.
A single act—like writing a page in a journal or noticing your surroundings—can begin the journey toward hope.
Connect with the Guest  :
Learn more about Karen Iverson, her books, and her work by visiting her website and author platforms - https://www.instagram.com/kareneiverson and YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kareneiverson
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Going Bonkers with Cancer: Humor, Healing, and Hope with Allison Pazuk

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Pragya sits down with author Allison Pazuk, whose journey through a cancer diagnosis defies the expected narrative. Allison shares the raw moment she first heard the words “you have cancer” and how fear, chaos, and medical jargon pushed her to reclaim her power. Through her book Going Bonkers with Cancer, Allison reframes illness with courage, creativity, and even humor. This conversation explores resilience, the unexpected role of laughter, and why becoming the CEO of your own healing is critical. A must-listen for anyone facing life-changing challenges or seeking strength in adversity.
About the Guest:
Allison Pazuk is the author of Going Bonkers with Cancer, a book that redefines what healing can look like when humor, resilience, and self-advocacy become tools for survival. From six months to remission to building a new relationship with spirituality, Alison’s story offers a powerful perspective on facing fear and finding hope.
Key Takeaways
Hearing “you have cancer” is not just a medical moment but an emotional storm of past fears and future uncertainties.
Humor and the idea of “going bonkers” became Allison’s way of navigating overwhelming medical jargon and fear.
She created the BONKERS acronym—Brave, Open, Non-conforming, Kick-ass, Emotional, Resilient, Self-advocacy—as a framework for healing and personal empowerment.
Healing is not only physical; meditation, visualization, spirituality, and gratitude all play a role in recovery.
Happiness is not external; it is internal, rooted in presence and gratitude rather than material success.
For anyone facing a scary diagnosis: pause, research, listen to your intuition, and remember you are the CEO of your healing.
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Unlocking the Third Brain: Heart Coherence, Gut Healing & Embodied Wellness with Angie M Gallagher

In this eye-opening episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima dives deep with Angie M Gallagher—functional medicine wellness coach and HeartMath practitioner—to decode the science and spirit behind heart coherence, gut-brain connection, and nervous system resilience. From exploring why the heart is more than just a pump to how nature restores our inner balance, Angie shares practical tools to shift from survival to thriving. You’ll learn why coherence isn’t just a concept but a life-altering practice rooted in physiology and energetics. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating burnout, anxiety, or seeking to live in alignment.
About the Guest:Angie M Gallagher is a functional medicine wellness coach, HeartMath practitioner, and cardiac rehab veteran. She specializes in helping people heal from the inside out by working through the heart-brain-gut axis and integrating nature-based, embodied practices.
Key Takeaways :
The heart is not just a pump—it has its own neural network and electromagnetic field, making it the body’s "third brain."
Heart coherence is the organized rhythmic pattern of the heartbeat that directly influences the brain and gut. When optimized, it supports nervous system resilience, emotional balance, and longevity.
Most neurotransmitters are produced in the gut, making gut health crucial for mental clarity, emotional well-being, and immune response.
Nature and embodiment practices like breathwork, grounding, and natural light exposure aren’t luxuries—they are core to healing.
Shifting from preventing illness to thriving requires activating all three brains: the head (challenge + learning), the gut (nourishment + repair), and the heart (coherence + gratitude).
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Living in Sync with Your True Self: The Power of Akashic Records and Inner Alignment with Claudia Gallegos

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima dives deep with Claudia Gallegos, a trilingual Spiritual Life Coach and Akashic Records Guide, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul. From unraveling societal conditioning to understanding how disconnection manifests beneath surface-level success, Claudia brings clarity to the journey of authentic living. She also shares how working with the Akashic Records can help us reconnect with our deepest truth and flow with life rather than against it. If you're tired of chasing external validation and ready to reconnect with your inner self, this episode will shift your perspective and offer soulful tools to begin your transformation.
About the Guest:Claudia Gallegos is a trilingual spiritual life coach, international speaker, and certified Akashic Records guide. Born in Argentina and based in the U.S. for over two decades, Claudia blends global wisdom with spiritual practice to help people live their truth with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Key Takeaways :
Claudia shares her personal story of living for others until she reached a breaking point that led her to rediscover her own truth.
She explains how ignoring your inner voice—even when life looks “perfect” externally—creates emotional blocks that show up as resistance and disconnection.
The Akashic Records serve as a spiritual map that helps individuals uncover their soul's journey and return to who they really are.
Material wealth doesn’t equate to emotional or spiritual wealth—true peace comes from alignment, not appearance.
The journey of coming back to yourself isn’t about external changes but about embodying your true essence in daily life.
Claudia highlights the importance of slowing down, observing inner dissonance, and allowing spiritual tools like meditation and inner inquiry to guide decisions.
Living a “good life” means living your version of truth—not what others expect of you.
Connect with Claudia Gallegos:LinkedIn: [Search Claudia Gallegos - Akashic Records Guide]Website: https://claudiamgallegos.com/index.htmlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaudiaMGallegosBE/
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Escaping Ego’s Grasp and Embracing Ultra-Conscious Living | Daphne Michaels

In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Daphne Michaels, a renowned human potential expert, psychotherapist, and founder of the SHB Movement for Ultra-Conscious Living. Together, they explore how to escape the ego’s grip and step into a more energetically aligned and spiritually elevated life. Daphne shares grounded tools, including recalibration and energetic anatomy, that help us access higher states of awareness in everyday life. Learn how your “I Am” acts as a personal compass and how to build compassionate inner relationships that support growth, alignment, and true empowerment.
This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, higher awareness, and a return to who they really are. It’s a guide for those standing at the threshold of a new potential.
 
About the Guest:Daphne Michaels is a human potential expert, psychotherapist, bestselling author, and founder of the SHB Movement. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals to unlock their energetic and spiritual anatomy, Daphne empowers people to live from their highest frequency and remember their true essence.
Key Takeaways :
The ego is not our enemy—it is our internal protector, formed during childhood, that can be integrated rather than eliminated.
“Energetic anatomy” refers to the vibrational structure of our being—like safety, creativity, empowerment, and love—that we can consciously develop.
Recalibration is a key tool: stepping away from reaction, recalling a memory of empowerment or practicing daily spiritual connection to shift from ego to spirit.
The “I Am” is your personal compass. By choosing which lens you see life through—ego or spirit—you shape your entire experience.
Accessing elevated awareness starts with creating safe environments, both internal and external. It doesn’t require retreats—only intention.
We are collectively standing at a threshold: to either regress into ego-driven separation or evolve into unity consciousness, collaboration, and deep connection.
Daily practices like doorway recalibration and “I Am” journaling help anchor us in our highest vibration.
 
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