Igniting the Spark

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What if one conversation could spark a profound shift in how you see yourself—and the world around you?  Stephanie James leads transformative conversations that illuminate the human experience and awaken new possibilities. An international presenter, bestselling author, film producer, transformational coach, and psychotherapist, Stephanie brings depth, warmth, and insight to every episode. Honored guests include Bruce Lipton, Lynne McTaggart, Neale Donald Walsch, Suzanne Giesemann, Mark Nepo, Arielle Ford, and many more. With over 300 episodes across seven inspiring years, Igniting the Spark offers meaningful dialogues that enlighten, enliven, and empower you to shine your own light.

  1. 1D AGO

    Coming Home to Embodied Awakening with Mingtong Gu

    There is an essence to healing. It is not something outisde of us. The profound truth is that it is an embodied spark we already carry within.  Join this fascinating, explorative dive into the master healer within your body with Master Mingtong Gu.  Master Mingtong Gu is an internationally renowned teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong and founder of The Chi Center and Southwest Sanctuary in New Mexico. Trained in China under Grandmaster Dr. Pang Ming, he brings the medicine-less Qigong hospital lineage to modern seekers, offering Qigong as both a spiritual path and science-based method for activating the body’s innate healing. Named Qigong Master of the Year by the 13th World Congress on Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Master Mingtong Gu possesses a profound ability to harness energy in order to accelerate personal and global healing, making him a sought-after healer, practitioner, and teacher. In a time of profound disruption and disconnection, Mingtong is initiating a global movement of coming home — to the body, to community, to what is most essentially human. Free to attend. Live online. March 11–15, 2026. I hope you'll join us: www.embodiedawakening.live https://chicenter.com https://chicenter.com/embodied-awakening-course/ https://mingtonggu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  2. MAR 3

    Faith Over Fear with Michael Leach

    Are you ready to release fear and step fully into faith? These are uncertain times, and we need voices of light to help guide us forward. This conversation with Michael Leach is one of those rare, illuminating torches—igniting clarity, courage, and the path ahead. Michael Leach is a distinguished leader whose career spans the NFL, national politics, and the White House. He began his professional journey in the National Football League, serving as Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears before later managing Labor Relations at NFL Headquarters. In 2020, he served as Chief People Officer for the Biden-Harris presidential campaign, helping lead and build the most diverse general election campaign staff in US history—before ultimately making history in 2021 as the first-ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and as a special assistant to the president for the White House. Today, Michael is the Founder and CEO of BridgeTrust Partners, a consulting firm specializing in tailored advisory services, partnership cultivation, leadership development, public speaking, event hosting, and grant management services. His team is dedicated to fostering powerful collaborations that drive innovation, elevate purpose, and spark cultural transformation across industries. Now, entering the literary and entertainment worlds, Michael is committed to inspiring, equipping, and empowering people through story-rich content, live experiences, and transformational conversations that meet the moment—and move the masses.  Learn more about Michael at https://www.myfaithoverfear.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  3. FEB 24

    Transforming Tragedy into Triumph with G. Brian Benson

    How can we rise above the tragedies in our lives? This week, my inspiring guest, G. Brian Benson, reveals how he triumphed over cancer and open-heart surgery, continuously igniting his spark to spread more light and love through his impactful work in the world. Brian is a multiple award-winning self-help author and filmmaker, consultant, speaker, actor, workshop facilitator, inspirational poet, finisher of over 50 triathlons (including 4 Ironman distance races), cross-country bicyclist, and someone who believes in YOU! Brian's book, "Brian's List - 26 1/2 Easy To Use Ideas on How To Live A Fun, Balanced, Healthy Life!" was the winner of a 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Self-Help category. Brian's book, "Finding Your Voice," was an award-winning Finalist in both the 2013 USA Book News and the Indie Excellence Book Awards. His latest book, "Habits For Success - Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar," was the 2019 Winner of a Book Excellence Award in the Motivational category. Learn more about G. Brian Brenson and his work a https://www.gbrianbenson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  4. FEB 17

    How We Heal with Garry Lineham

    WE are on the precipice of a new era in consciousness. One of the leaders in this awakening around the world is my guest, Visionary Entrepreneur and Pioneer in Self-Healing, Garry Lineham. Garry isn't just the cofounder of Human Garage — he's a living testament to radical transformation. After two decades battling debilitating injuries, chronic pain, and even solitary confinement during incarceration, Garry spent millions on treatments that only offered temporary relief, trapping him in a cycle of dependency. But in his darkest moments, he unlocked the profound science of fascial maneuvers —a self-care system that rewires the body from the inside out. With a deep entrepreneurial background, Garry has scaled Human Garage from a single clinic to a worldwide movement, mastering business models that drive explosive growth while prioritizing impact over profit. He's at the cutting edge of integrating AI into health innovation, using advanced technologies to accelerate healing in the human body and elevate sports performance to unprecedented levels. As an expert in these fields, Garry has guided athletes, leaders, and innovators to peak physical and mental states, blending biomechanics, neuroscience, and intuitive self-healing. His insights have been featured in podcasts, wellness summits, and global media, inspiring millions to take control of their health destiny. Learn more about Garry and his work at https://www.humangarage.net 15-minute full-body stress reset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzef2nA9anw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  5. FEB 10

    Dreamwork as a Doorway to Healing with Linda Yael Schiller

    Did you know that your dreams are a portal to healing? Through dreamwork, you can heal not only your wounds but also the generational wounds passed down to you. My guest this week is Linda Yael Schiller, and we have a provocative and enlightening conversation about the healing power of dreamwork and how you can access it in your own life.  Linda is a mind-body and spiritual psychotherapist, consultant, author, and international teacher. Her new book is Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds Through Dreamwork. An illuminating and heartfelt guide, it invites readers to explore the ancestral threads woven through their dreams and to heal inherited intergenerational wounds, thereby transforming pain into wisdom and trauma into blessing. Blending trauma studies, dreamwork, mysticism, and clinical insight, Linda offers an accessible and soul-nourishing path for readers of all backgrounds. Whether practiced individually or in groups, the book’s interactive exercises and reflective prompts help readers deepen their connection to their roots while nurturing the well-being of future generations. Learn more about Linda and her work at https://lindayaelschiller.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  6. FEB 3

    Energize Your Happiness with Michele Phillips

    Right now, we are all in need of some positive content. In this energizing, high-vibe conversation, you will get the much-needed information and tools on how to bring more happiness into your life on a deep level and a daily basis.  My feel-good conversation today is with the wise and wonderful, Michele Phillips, President of Key Performance, and the best-selling author of a new book,  Michele Phillips,  Energize Your Happiness: Tap Into Your Personal Energy and Shape Your Destiny. This groundbreaking guide empowers readers to harness their personal energy alignment (PEA) to create a life filled with joy, fulfillment, and purpose. This book and our conversation offer a practical roadmap to mastering your energy, thoughts, and emotions. Michele works with individuals, leaders, and teams to empower them to take ownership of their personal and professional futures. When you write your outcome, you are providing yourself with a path that will excite and inspire you. This, in turn, energizes your happiness. With 25+ years of experience, Michele has guided Fortune 500 giants worldwide, including TAG Heuer, Pfizer, Verizon, Schott, Nomura, Barclays, and The PGA, to name a few. A happiness and performance expert, she blends neuroscience, habits, and positive psychology, offering an actionable formula for success and writing the outcomes one desires. Learn more about Michelle and the book - EnergizeYourHappiness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  7. JAN 27

    Your Emotional Detox with Sherianna Boyle

    Could you use more vitality, well-being, and clarity in your life? This week, my guest is  Emotional Detox expert Sherianna Boyle, and she will be giving you the steps to help enhance your health and thrive more fully in your life.   Voted top 25 Coaches by Los Angeles Magazine, Sherianna is an international best-selling author of numerous books, courses, and audio programs that cover every aspect of mind, body, and spirit. Her groundbreaking books blend psychology, energy healing, practical and spiritual approaches, which produce dynamic results. Sherianna is a frequent workshop presenter at renowned health and wellness retreat centers. She is the founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® and the Emotional Detox Podcast.  Learn more at https://www.sheriannaboyle.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  8. JAN 20

    Connection, Consciousness, and Soul Conversations with Jem Fuller

    Hello listener! I am so excited to share this interview with one of my favorite human beings on the planet, my new soul brother, and phenomenal spark in this world, Jem Fuller.  Jem is a trusted advisor and coach to executive and senior leaders across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He brings a fresh perspective from his colourful life of adventures and experiences around the world; from barefoot backpacker, fire-dancer and tattooist, to kindergarten teacher, travel consultant and corporate leader (and many things in between!). His company, Leaders in Life, has been taking leaders on programs to the remote Himalayan mountains of NW India, the jungles of Northern Bali, and remote desert regions of NW Australia since 2014. Jem combines his studies in various ancient healing modalities, mind practices, and human behaviour to create practical and relatable strategies for improving leadership and culture. Jem is a TEDx speaker and the author of 'The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men' and 'What Matters Most'. He is regarded as an expert in communication and resilience. Jem's mission: Making lives easier.  You can watch his TEDx talks here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lxeRsIi1S0&t=3s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6bOk1nYwxs Jem's website - https://jemfuller.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
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What if one conversation could spark a profound shift in how you see yourself—and the world around you?  Stephanie James leads transformative conversations that illuminate the human experience and awaken new possibilities. An international presenter, bestselling author, film producer, transformational coach, and psychotherapist, Stephanie brings depth, warmth, and insight to every episode. Honored guests include Bruce Lipton, Lynne McTaggart, Neale Donald Walsch, Suzanne Giesemann, Mark Nepo, Arielle Ford, and many more. With over 300 episodes across seven inspiring years, Igniting the Spark offers meaningful dialogues that enlighten, enliven, and empower you to shine your own light.

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  • Creator
    Mind Body Spirit.fm
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie James

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