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Unlocking Your Body's Healing Power with Aisha Rodrigue | Fascia, Trauma, and Self-Leadership

In this compelling episode of Healing Horizons, host Saima dives into the transformative wisdom of fascia with Aisha Rodrigue, co-founder of Human Garage. Discover how your body's most intelligent organ—the fascia—holds the key to emotional release, trauma healing, and even conscious leadership. Aisha breaks down the science and simplicity of fascial maneuvers, sharing how stress, memory, and body movement intersect. If you've ever felt disconnected or overwhelmed, this conversation offers a grounded and accessible path back to yourself—through breath, natural motion, and self-awareness.
About the Guest:Aisha Rodrigue is a global leader in holistic healing and conscious leadership. As co-founder of Human Garage, she has helped thousands reclaim their health by unlocking the intelligence of fascia through natural, breath-driven movements. Aisha’s work bridges trauma release, peak performance, and spiritual embodiment. Her mission is rooted in accessibility, offering free and pay-what-you-can resources to make healing available to everyone.
Key Takeaways:
Fascia is not just connective tissue—it’s the body's memory bank and intelligent response system.
Trauma is stored in the body; releasing fascial tension allows emotional healing.
Fascial maneuvers are simple, safe, and accessible—usable by anyone, anywhere.
Body-based healing creates more conscious leaders by reducing stress and increasing emotional intelligence.
Cultural patterns shape how we store and express trauma in the body.
Healing is not about perfection, but about returning to your body’s natural state of peace, presence, and possibility.
Connect with Aisha Rodrigue:Explore free resources, classes, and the pay-what-you-can app:Website:https://www.humangarage.netYouTube: Search “Human Garage” for full fascial maneuver tutorialsInstagram:@humangarage
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Life After the Light: Michael Henderson on Healing, Purpose & the Power of Blueberries

In this moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Sama speaks with Michael Henderson—Las Vegas-based entrepreneur and survivor of a near-death experience that reshaped his understanding of health, healing, and life purpose. After a life-threatening car crash and coma in 2005, Michael recalls a vivid spiritual journey involving angels, healing messages from heaven, and a divine encounter with God. His story reveals how trauma can open unexpected doors to transformation. He shares how blueberries and water helped repair his brain, how spiritual messages turned into a wellness business, and why faith and mental health are deeply interconnected.
About the Guest:Michael Henderson is a holistic wellness advocate and water entrepreneur based in Las Vegas. Following a near-death experience in high school that included being medically coded three times, Michael received insights from the spiritual realm about healing, nutrition, and purpose. He now dedicates his life to health-focused entrepreneurship, raising awareness about mental health, and empowering others to reconnect with their inner strength—one sip, one prayer, one breath at a time.
Key Takeaways:
Near-death experiences can reveal surprising wisdom about healing and future purpose.
Blueberries and hydration played a vital role in Michael’s brain recovery—a message he attributes to divine guidance.
After feeling misunderstood for years, Michael transformed his spiritual experience into a mission-driven business around water purity.
Health and business can go hand-in-hand—serving as anchors against depression and as platforms to inspire others.
Michael urges those struggling with suicidal thoughts to stay—emphasizing that divine help often comes quietly, but powerfully, when we begin to listen and take even the smallest step forward.
Connect with Michael Henderson:Website: https://myvegasbookings.com/
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Learning Through Loss: Dr. Gregg Korbon on Love, Grief, and Awakening

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Dr. Gregg Korbon, physician, martial artist, and author of Beyond Reason: Lessons from the Loss of a Gifted Child. Dr. Korbon shares the extraordinary story of his son Brian—a gifted child who seemed to sense his own passing. Gregg opens up about the spiritual journey that followed his son's death, the unexpected signs that led him to deeper understanding, and how pain and loss became his greatest teachers. This intimate conversation explores the intersection of grief, spiritual awakening, and the profound wisdom that can arise through life’s hardest challenges.
About the Guest:Dr. Gregg Korbon is a physician and author whose life took a transformative turn following the untimely loss of his son, Brian. Through this experience, Gregg embarked on a deep spiritual journey, discovering new dimensions of healing, consciousness, and the enduring nature of love beyond death. His book, Beyond Reason, captures these profound lessons and continues to inspire those navigating grief and spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways:
How Brian’s intuitive awareness of his passing opened Gregg’s spiritual path.
The importance of embracing pain as a portal for healing.
The recurring dreams experienced by many grieving parents as part of the healing process.
Gregg’s journey from skepticism to spiritual awakening through synchronicities and guidance.
The transformative power of storytelling in understanding life’s purpose.
Connect with Dr. Gregg Korbon:You can find his book Beyond Reason: Lessons from the Loss of a Gifted Child on major book retailers.
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Sacred Entrepreneurship: Building a Business Aligned with Your Soul with Heidi Weiland

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima is joined by Heidi Weiland, holistic business coach, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic counselor, and business operations expert. Heidi shares how entrepreneurship can become a sacred spiritual practice rather than a path to burnout. She discusses nervous system-based scaling, daily rituals, self-compassion, and how releasing rigid business structures creates space for sustainable, soul-aligned growth. This powerful conversation reframes business as a deeply personal journey of healing, self-trust, and purpose.
About the Guest:Heidi Weiland blends soulful strategy, nervous system regulation, and holistic self-care to help sensitive entrepreneurs build thriving businesses. With a background in yoga, Ayurveda, and operations, she guides clients to scale sustainably without sacrificing their well-being. Heidi’s work is grounded in the belief that business growth can—and should—be aligned with personal healing and spiritual evolution.
Key Takeaways:
Entrepreneurship can be a spiritual practice that integrates personal growth, healing, and purpose.
Nervous system regulation is crucial for sustainable scaling and leadership confidence.
Personalized rituals and consistent self-care create a strong foundation for long-term success.
Letting go of rigid business models allows entrepreneurs to align their business with their true nature.
Self-compassion, flexible goal-setting, and trust are key to navigating growth without burnout.
Connect with Heidi Weiland:Follow and learn more about Heidi at:https://servicewithsoul.co/resources/aligned-business-essentials-checklist/
This checklist offers a straightforward way to pinpoint what’s currently working well in one's business and what areas could benefit from more focus—whether it’s time management, energy flow, or alignment with long-term goals.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidi.jandel/
Substack: https://substack.com/@servicewithsoul
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The Neuroscience of Mindfulness with Jamey Maniscalco

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Jamey Maniscalco, neuroscientist, educator, and founder of Manifest Wellness, to explore the science behind mindfulness. Jamey demystifies how mindfulness rewires the brain through neuroplasticity, explaining why consistent practice builds emotional regulation, focus, and self-awareness. He also discusses why behavioral change feels hard, how the brain craves instant gratification, and how even small, daily mindful moments can spark lasting transformation. Drawing on neuroscience, growth mindset principles, and real-world examples, Jamey offers actionable strategies for anyone struggling to stay consistent with mindfulness.
About the Guest:Jamey Maniscalco is a neuroscientist, professor at Regis University, and founder of Manifest Wellness. He specializes in translating cutting-edge brain science into practical wellness habits that people can use daily. His work focuses on neuroplasticity, behavioral change, emotional regulation, and the neuroscience of mindfulness.
Key Takeaways:
Mindfulness reshapes the brain by strengthening attention, emotional regulation, and interoception.
Neuroplasticity allows for lifelong brain change — even small, consistent habits have a big impact.
Behavioral change struggles often stem from our brain's preference for short-term gratification.
Growth mindset empowers us to embrace learning and change, regardless of age or past experiences.
Simple mindful moments like conscious breathing or mindful toothbrushing can build mindfulness without formal meditation.
Nature, even in small doses, plays a powerful role in stress reduction and cognitive restoration.
Connect with Jamey Maniscalco:
Website: manifestwellnessco
Email: jamey@manifestwellnessco
LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook: Search “Manifest Wellness”
 
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Neuroaesthetics: How Your Home Shapes Your Emotions with Nicole Baxter

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Nicole Baxter, a pioneer in neuroaesthetics and the creator of The Emotional Home. With over 30 years of experience in interior design, Nicole explains how our environment directly influences our emotions, nervous system, and well-being. She breaks down the science behind how our brain processes beauty and why clutter, disharmony, and even outdated furnishings can create subconscious anxiety. Nicole offers simple, practical steps anyone can take to transform their home into a space that fosters peace, safety, and personal healing — without expensive makeovers or professional design help.
About the Guest:Nicole Baxter is an expert interior designer with three decades of experience and the founder of The Emotional Home. She blends neuroscience with design, helping people understand how their living spaces impact their mental health and emotional well-being. Nicole empowers individuals to create authentic homes that reflect their personal stories while supporting their nervous systems.
Key Takeaways:
Neuroaesthetics explores how the brain processes environments through the five senses, impacting emotions and well-being.
Our homes are not neutral; they constantly provide sensory input that can either relax or stress the nervous system.
Disorganization, clutter, and disharmony often fuel anxiety without us realizing it.
Authentic design isn’t about trends or perfection; it's about intentional choices rooted in personal stories and emotional resonance.
A simple first step: clear surfaces, simplify, and slowly reintroduce meaningful items to create calm and safety.
Connect with Nicole Baxter:Listeners can explore more of Nicole’s work and approach at:https://www.nbaxterdesign.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbaxter.design
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The Path to Peace Starts with Ownership - Andrew Wilson on Soul Sparks

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down once again with trauma-informed coach and quantum healing practitioner Andrew Wilson. Andrew shares how fear once became his home and how ownership of his pain became the first step towards healing. Drawing from his personal journey, Andrew opens up about subconscious programming, past life influences, and the importance of gratitude, breathwork, and daily self-reflection. He offers practical insights on how shifting your inner dialogue can dismantle victimhood and restore personal power. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this conversation offers a direct path to reclaim your peace.
About the Guest:Andrew Wilson is a former oil and gas worker who transformed his own deep traumas into healing practices. Today, he helps others as a trauma-informed fear coach and quantum healing practitioner. Andrew’s work guides people to release old conditioning, embrace self-accountability, and rediscover their soul’s peace.
Key Takeaways:
Ownership of trauma shifts you from victimhood to empowerment.
Fear often hides in our subconscious patterns and programming.
Breathwork, journaling, and self-inquiry are essential tools for healing.
Gratitude and forgiveness are powerful protectors of peace.
Your reactions to life’s triggers reveal the work still to be done.
Connect with Andrew Wilson:You can learn more about Andrew and his coaching work through his platform - https://www.instagram.com/beyondtranscendencewithandrew/  and upcoming sessions.
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How Travel Rekindles Your Soul's Connection to Earth with Zoa Conner

In this soul-nourishing episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Zoa Conner, Functional Wellness Guide, Retreat Leader, Scientist, and founder of Soul Deep Mission. Together, they explore how travel goes beyond relaxation—serving as a powerful tool to reset the nervous system, shift stagnant patterns, and reconnect deeply with nature and ourselves. Zoa shares how both the physical and energetic aspects of travel can fuel personal transformation, and how even small, local getaways can spark healing. Drawing from her background in physics and wellness, Zoa blends scientific insight with spiritual wisdom, offering practical tips on designing meaningful retreats that are both sustainable and restorative.
About the Guest:Zoa Conner is a Functional Wellness Guide, PhD physicist, retreat leader, and founder of Soul Deep Mission. She helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and nature through carefully curated wellness travel experiences that support long-term healing and vitality.
Key Takeaways:
Travel provides both physical and energetic shifts that can spark healing.
Small local experiences can be as restorative as big trips.
True healing requires addressing both physical symptoms and emotional energy.
Nature's landscapes—beaches, mountains, deserts—can be intentionally selected based on personal needs.
Sustainable wellness retreats focus on creating lasting transformation, not temporary escape.
Connect with Zoa Conner:Website: https://www.zenandvitality.com/ 
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From Burnout to Soul-Aligned Business: Catherine Crestani on Intuition, Healing & Motherhood

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 within. Catherine also unpacks practical tools like muscle testing, energetic healing, and reclaiming identity without guilt—especially for mothers. If you’re standing at a crossroad between comfort and calling, this episode is for you.
About the Guest:Catherine Crestani is a leadership coach, intuitive healer, author, and founder of Fellow Human. With a background in allied health, she now supports women—especially mothers—through transformative healing by reconnecting them with their intuition and rewriting disempowering narratives. Her work blends spiritual tools, energy work, and self-leadership to help others live and lead authentically.
Key Takeaways:
Catherine left her business after multiple staff resignations, seeing it as a soul-guided redirection.
She healed through intuitive practices, spiritual mentorship, and energy work like Theta Healing and quantum DNA activation.
Intuition can be cultivated through small daily practices like muscle testing, eventually building into major life shifts.
For mothers, reclaiming identity isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Self-leadership creates presence and resilience.
Healing from burnout requires befriending your inner wounds and shifting from mindset-only strategies to energetic alignment.
Connect with Catherine Crestani:Website: https://fellowhuman.com.auFree Resource: Muscle Testing 101 (on her website)Instagram: [Check her site for social links]
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Letting Go Without Losing Yourself – Swami Nityananda on Calm, Awareness, and Everyday Joy

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 presence in everyday life. From choosing calm amid chaos to embracing universal love, this episode offers practical wisdom for modern seekers.
About the Guest:Swami Nityananda is the spiritual director of Awake Yoga Meditation and a globally respected voice in the tradition of non-dual awareness. She carries forward the legacy of her teacher Swami Shankarananda through teachings that are deeply rooted in yogic wisdom and accessible to contemporary life. Her presence and teachings guide people to discover peace, clarity, and joy in the present moment.
Key Takeaways:
Calm is a conscious choice, available even in moments of disruption.
Stress isn’t a flaw—it’s a natural part of life, and how we respond matters most.
Meditation is a daily anchor for joy and resilience.
Non-dual awareness connects us to universal support beyond the individual mind.
Breath, love, and presence are powerful tools to release fear and return to self.
Connect with Swami Nityananda:Visit: www.awakeyogameditation.orgYouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: Awake Yoga MeditationBooks: Satsang with Swami Shankarananda and others available on their website
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