Inner Spark

Casey Taton
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Inner Spark is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of transformation and personal growth. Each episode looks into pivotal moments in the lives of my guests, where they experienced a significant shift or awakening that moved them towards new ways of living.From career changes to spiritual awakenings, from overcoming adversity to finding unexpected passions, my guests share the moments that sparked their journey towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. Through honest and inspiring conversations, listeners will gain insight into the power of self-discovery and the courage it takes to embrace change.Join me as I explore the transformative  moments that have ignited the spark of change, and discover how these experiences can lead to shifts in perspective, purpose, and direction. If you're seeking inspiration to embark on your own journey of growth and transformation, this podcast is for you. Tune in and let the sparks fly!

  1. 2D AGO

    Cracked Open: My Health Journey, Healing & Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I’m sharing a deeply personal and powerful conversation that originally aired on my dear friend Dana Hunter Fradella’s podcast, Girls Who Recover (now Her Next Level Podcast). This episode was recorded in the early days of both of our podcasting journeys, and it became one of the most pivotal conversations I’ve ever had about my life, my health, and my healing. At the time, I was still in the thick of processing my own story — navigating a rare illness, searching for answers, and trying to understand what happens when your body stops working the way it’s supposed to. What unfolded in this conversation was raw, honest, and emotional in a way I hadn’t fully experienced before publicly sharing my journey. Dana has a gift for holding space that allows people to go deeper than they thought they could. In this interview, she gently guided me into the truth of my experience — the fear, the frustration, the moments of feeling dismissed, and the long road toward diagnosis, healing, and hope. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Being dismissed and misunderstood in the medical system ✨ The emotional toll of chronic illness ✨ Rock bottom moments and learning to ask for help ✨ Trusting your inner voice when no one else understands ✨ The power of support, community, and resilience ✨ How my healing journey led to purpose and founding Little Moments Big Dreams Celebrations This conversation marked a turning point in my story. Looking back now, I can see how much I’ve grown since this moment — not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and in how I now show up in the world. I’m so grateful to Dana for holding space for me in one of the most vulnerable chapters of my life, and for helping me share a story that continues to ripple outward today. Connect with Dana Hunter- Fradella https://www.instagram.com/danahunterfradella/ You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    1h 3m

  2. MAY 9

    It Got Dim- Not Gone

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at a picture of your younger self and barely recognized the joy on your face? That happened to me this week. In this shower sprinkle episode I get real about the moments that dim our inner light — the embarrassing drive through order, the intercom slip in elementary school, the skating rink that broke her heart — and how those moments quietly talk us out of showing up as ourselves. This one is personal. This one is raw. And this one is for anyone who has been carrying something for way too long. In this episode I talk about: ✨ Why your inner spark never actually goes out — it just gets dim  ✨ The childhood moments that quietly silenced my voice  ✨ How words and experiences live in our bodies longer than we realize  ✨ What it looks like to relight your spark without becoming someone new  ✨ The reminder that it is not gone — it is just waiting to be turned back up "It is not becoming someone new. It is remembering who you were before your light got dim." If your inner light feels a little low right now — this episode is for you. 💛 You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    12 min

  3. APR 25

    Are You Draining Your Fun Before It Even Starts?

    Send us Fan Mail After noticing my own “fun meter” running low, I reflect on how overthinking, pressure, and overwhelm were taking the joy out of experiences before they even started. Through real-life moments—from a high-energy event filled with connection to a simple, joy-filled hospital delivery— I uncover a deeper truth: ✨ Fun isn’t just about the moment—it’s about how you show up to it  ✨ How we unintentionally drain our energy before doing things we love  ✨ Why your “fun meter” might be empty before you even arrive  ✨ The importance of allowing joy, presence, and receiving This episode is your invitation to pause and ask: 👉 Am I overcomplicating things that are meant to bring me joy?  👉 Where am I draining myself before I even begin?  👉 And how can I allow just a little more fun back in? Because you don’t have to go from empty to full overnight—  you just have to stop draining it before you get there. You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    9 min

  4. APR 18

    You'll Always Find What Your Looking For

    Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Shower Sprinkle, we’re taking a gentle pause to explore a powerful question: Where are your thoughts coming from… your mind or your heart? Your mind is designed to keep you safe.  It scans for risk, overthinks, and looks for what could go wrong. But your heart?  That’s where your truth lives.  That’s where your spark begins. And here’s the shift—  what you focus on, you will find. Just like when you start noticing a certain color car and suddenly it’s everywhere…  your thoughts work the same way. If you’re led by the mind, you may start to see limits, fear, and reasons to stay stuck.  But when you lead with your heart, you begin to notice possibility, alignment, and those quiet nudges guiding you forward. So today’s sprinkle is simple:  ✨ Pause  ✨ Notice your thoughts  ✨ Ask yourself—where are they coming from? And maybe even more importantly…  what are you choosing to look for? You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    5 min

  5. APR 11

    Healing the Inner Critic & Letting Go of Perfectionism: With Tania Cervoni

    Send us Fan Mail What if the voice in your head telling you you’re not enough… isn’t the truth? In this powerful and honest episode I sit down with Tania Cervoni a educator, speaker, and podcast host for a deep conversation on healing the inner critic, releasing perfectionism, and remembering your true self. Tania shares her personal journey through self-doubt, people-pleasing, and years of inner criticism—revealing how those patterns were never flaws, but protective responses shaped over time. Together, we explore how we can begin to notice these patterns, question them, and gently let them go. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about fixing who you are—it’s about reconnecting with the wholeness that’s always been there. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: What the inner critic really is and where it comes from How perfectionism keeps you stuck, small, and exhausted The hidden “payoff” behind self-judgment and fear Why awareness is the first step to real change The power of self-compassion and letting go of control How to start showing up messy, authentic, and fully yourself Tools like journaling, breathwork, and mindfulness to reconnect with your truth 💫 This episode is for you if: You constantly feel like you’re not doing enough You struggle with perfectionism or fear of judgment You have a loud inner critic that won’t quiet down You’re on a healing journey and want to feel more at peace You’re ready to let go of “perfect” and start living fully 🌿 Reminder: You were never broken.  You don’t need to become someone new—just come home to who you already are. Connect with Tania Cervoni on Ig: https://www.instagram.com/taniacervoni_/ The Journal Tania created: https://a.co/d/04E4ATui Podcast: Banish The Lies With Tania Cervoni: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/01-how-playing-it-safe-shrinks-your-life-from-numbness/id1865576806?i=1000744662267  You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    1h 10m

  6. APR 4

    Showing Up Authentically Me — Voice and All

    Send us Fan Mail In this honest Shower Sprinkle I share a real-time realization about what it means to truly show up—even when things aren’t perfect. After almost skipping this episode because my voice wasn’t 100%, I found myself asking a deeper question: Who am I… if I only show up when everything feels perfect? Through a vulnerable moment, I explore how easy it is to hold ourselves back—whether it’s fear of judgment, how we sound, how we look, or the stories we tell ourselves about what others might think. This episode is a reminder that your voice matters… exactly as it is. ✨ In This Episode: Why we wait for the “perfect” moment to show up How fear of judgment keeps us small The power of being authentically yourself Letting go of perfection and choosing to be seen ✨ Shower Sprinkle Reflection: Where in your life are you holding yourself back because things don’t feel perfect? What would it look like to show up anyway? ✨ Reminder: You don’t have to be perfect to show up. You just have to be willing to be seen. You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    9 min

  7. MAR 28

    When Your Mind Won't Stop Spiraling: Letting Go and Trusting

    Send us Fan Mail If your mind won’t stop spiraling and you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty, this episode is for you. In this Shower Sprinkle episode I share a raw and relatable look at what happens when life feels out of control—and how to move through anxiety, overthinking, and the need for answers. After experiencing two real-life situations that triggered stress and emotional overwhelm, I dive into the deeper patterns behind spiraling thoughts, fear, and the desire for control. I explore how past experiences can impact your nervous system, why we crave closure, and how to ground yourself when everything feels uncertain. You’ll learn simple, powerful tools to regulate your emotions, including the 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 years mindset, emotional self-distancing, and how to shift from fear into trust. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling stuck in the unknown, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and remember: You don’t have to control everything to feel okay. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to stop spiraling thoughts and calm anxiety  Why we crave control and immediate answers  How to trust yourself during uncertainty and change  Tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion  How to let go of control and believe in “this or something better” This is your reminder that even in the chaos, you are not alone—and sometimes what feels like everything falling apart is actually falling into place. ✨ Key Takeaway: We don’t control outcomes. We don’t control timing. And we don’t always get closure. But we do get to choose how we respond—and how we care for ourselves in the process. You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    12 min

  8. MAR 14

    When Fear Shows Up Before the Breakthrough

    Send us Fan Mail In this honest episode I share a vulnerable moment of realizing that fear was quietly holding me back from stepping into my next level. After experiencing a breakdown filled with doubt, nervous system reactions, and questions like “Who am I to do this?”, I began to recognize something deeper—fear often shows up right before growth. From reaching out to bigger podcast guests to being asked to share my own story, opportunities were arriving… but my body was reacting with tightness, anxiety, and hesitation. In this episode, I explore: • How fear can show up in the body through nervous system responses                     • Why stepping outside your comfort zone can feel physically uncomfortable  • The difference between intuition and fear • Letting go of beliefs that say you're “not qualified” • Learning to regulate your body so you can move forward instead of shrinking back • Why we are all here to stop playing small and step into our light I also share a preview of an upcoming grief series on the podcast and reflect on how every life experience—even the hard ones—can shape the voice we’re meant to share with the world. If you've ever questioned your voice, your worth, or your readiness for something bigger, this episode is a reminder: You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/cataton/ https://www.facebook.com/casey.taton/ You can find what sparks me at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AgeRtyojY/ https://www.instagram.com/lmbdcelebrations/ Music by: Jason and Ashley Scheufler Artwork by:  https://www.instagram.com/graphx_ink/

    11 min
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Inner Spark is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of transformation and personal growth. Each episode looks into pivotal moments in the lives of my guests, where they experienced a significant shift or awakening that moved them towards new ways of living.From career changes to spiritual awakenings, from overcoming adversity to finding unexpected passions, my guests share the moments that sparked their journey towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. Through honest and inspiring conversations, listeners will gain insight into the power of self-discovery and the courage it takes to embrace change.Join me as I explore the transformative  moments that have ignited the spark of change, and discover how these experiences can lead to shifts in perspective, purpose, and direction. If you're seeking inspiration to embark on your own journey of growth and transformation, this podcast is for you. Tune in and let the sparks fly!

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  • Creator
    Casey Taton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Inner Spark
  • Show Website
    Inner Spark

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