Join Superintendent Melissa Stilley as she goes beyond the classroom to highlight students, educators, and leaders making an impact in Tangipahoa Parish. Each episode dives deep into the stories of community leaders—exploring who they are, what shaped their journey, and how they’re inspiring the next generation. Personal, insightful, and inspiring, Brighter Future celebrates the people driving positive change in our schools and community.
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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappo ...
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Are you an aspiring or existing leader in schools? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or questioning your abilities? Then you may be interested in a leadership podcast hosted by Jenny, a consultant and former Principal with a passion for helping women succeed in their careers. With her expertise and personal experience, Jenny offers guidance on increasing confidence, leading teams, and creating a fulfilling life and career. Join her on a journey to discover what it takes to not only su ...
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Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leader turned teacher mentor and author of 'It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A Holistic Approach to Classroom Behaviour Management.' I'm on a mission to help educators like you transform your classrooms, build confidence, and feel empowered. Why am I here? Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed by low- ...
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When Fear Wants to Contract You: Creating Vision in Uncertain Times
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34:25This episode explores the importance of connected self-leadership during times of transformation and uncertainty. We dive into why feeling fear is essential rather than something to push down, how contraction shows up when we're afraid, and why focusing only inward disconnects us from the interconnected web of life. I'll guide you through practical…
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Emily Fletcher: The Science and Simplicity of Unlocking Human Potential Through Meditation
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46:52Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and a former Broadway performer, shares how her journey from the stage to spiritual leadership reshaped her understanding of success, fulfillment, and mental resilience. In this candid and practical conversation, Emily explains the science behind stress, its impact on performance, and how meditation can tr…
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From Dream Machine to Doing the Work: Sash Jayasinghe’s Journey with 4Lanka
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45:56In this inspiring conversation, 21-year-old changemaker Sash Jayasinghe shares how a wake-up moment in Sri Lanka sparked a year of intentional action: founding 4Lanka, a social-impact venture to help South Asian young people discover purpose, build confidence, and turn ideas into reality. Sash recalls bringing Simon Squibb’s Dream Machine to the fi…
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432. Creating Self-Confidence (Greatest Hits)
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22:45Confidence doesn’t come from promotions, degrees, or other people telling you that you’re impressive. In this episode, I revisit one of the earliest conversations on the podcast to break down the myths about where confidence comes from and why relying on external validation alone never works. You’ll learn why starting with your past accomplishments…
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328. 5 Ways to Understand & Love Your Family Better!
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1:00:13328. 5 Ways to Understand & Love Your Family Better! It’s wedding month (!!), and things are getting real around here. Between seating charts, last-minute details, and a few (okay, a lot) of happy tears, Edie and her daughter Emmy are sitting down to talk about something that couldn’t be more timely: family relationships. Whether you’re navigating …
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Sheryl Lee Ralph on Dreams, Determination, and Defying the Odds
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46:39Sheryl Lee Ralph is an Emmy-winning actress, singer, and advocate whose radiant spirit and decades-long career, from Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, have inspired generations. Sheryl opens up to Hoda about choosing joy as her “strong suit,” the resilience that carried her through rejection and reinvention, and how she learned to believe in herself…
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431. Coaching Hotline: When To Speak Up and How
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12:41Other people are going to make choices you don’t agree with - your partner won’t go to therapy, your family says things that clash with your values, your friends act in ways that frustrate you. The real question isn’t how to change them - it’s how you’re going to show up for yourself when faced with choices you don’t like. In this Coaching Hotline …
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327. Stop Settling: The Hidden Reason You’re Living Below Your Potential!
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24:13Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “I didn’t mean to settle here…but somehow I did”? You’re not alone, friend. In this powerful episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie gets real about that quiet midlife restlessness — the feeling that you’ve checked all the boxes, built a beautiful life, but deep down…you know there’s more. More joy, m…
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#144: How to actually support students with additional needs... in a mainstream classroom... with zero support...
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22:38How do you actually manage special needs in a mainstream classroom (when you’re not getting the support you need)? Ever looked around your classroom mid-lesson and thought: “How the heck am I supposed to meet 30 different needs all at once?” Yeah. Me too. This week, I’m kicking off a new mini-series answering your most-asked questions, starting wit…
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Changing the System from the Inside: Ceri Reed on Parent Voices, Neurodiversity & Building a Culture of Co Production
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56:07In this inspiring conversation, Nikki speaks with Ceri Reed, founder of Parents Voices in Wales, a not‑for‑profit organisation championing the voices of parents, carers and young people with lived experience of neurodiversity and/or poor mental health. Ceri shares her deeply personal journey into advocacy, the importance of early intervention, and …
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430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It
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13:31Friction feels annoying, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it is also where real growth happens. In this episode, I show you how to stop avoiding discomfort and start using it to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections. You’ll learn why your brain resists effort and failure, how to reframe frustration as progress, and simple ways to …
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Selma Blair on Acting Through Adversity and the Power of Positivity
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37:08Selma Blair is an actress, author, and advocate whose career has spanned film, television and stage, with standout performances in Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy. After publicly revealing her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), she has become a powerful voice for chronic illness awareness, inspiring others through her honesty, re…
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Mystic Nomad: A Woman's Wild Journey to True Connection with Annette Knopp
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1:06:52By annette knopp, mystic nomad, Leona Johnson
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326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity
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1:02:33326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity What if you could actually enjoy this busy season instead of just surviving it? In this week’s episode of House of Joy, Edie and her daughter Emme are diving into all things cortisol, stress, and sanity-saving habits — plus a little wedding talk (because the countdown is O…
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429. Coaching Hotline: How to Handle “Bad Behavior” From Your Partner
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325. From Past to Future Self: How to Stop Replaying Old Stories and Create Who You’re Becoming!
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Eva Delatte: A Brighter Future Through Performing Arts
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41:18By Tangipahoa Parish School System
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#143: 5 powerful (and doable) ways to support ADHD students. October is ADHD Awareness Month!
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Courtney Harding: Building the Future of Human Connection Through XR, Education, and Digital Agency
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50:29Courtney Harding, founder of Friends with Holograms and a leading voice in spatial computing, joins Srini to discuss the real-world applications and philosophical implications of immersive technologies like VR and AR. Drawing from her background in music journalism, activism, and public policy, she unpacks how virtual experiences are reshaping educ…
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Play with Purpose: Reimagining Childhood through Creativity, Community & Care with Joanne Baldock
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59:21In the latest episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast, Nikki speaks with Joanne Baldock, founder of Heol Chwarae Rôl – Role Play Lane, a vibrant community hub in South Wales using imaginative play to support children, families, and young people with additional needs. From her roots in teaching to creating an inclusive, joyful space where learning…
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Daniel Lieberman: Dopamine, Desire, and Why Enough is Never Enough
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51:43In this mind-expanding conversation, psychiatrist and author Daniel Lieberman unpacks the role of dopamine — the brain's molecule of motivation — and how it shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, from love and ambition to addiction and impulsive behavior. Drawing from his bestselling book *The Molecule of More*, Lieberman explains why we’re wired…
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“Break the Chains of Violence” with Dr. Bernice A. King in the USA
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1:11:06Ever wonder how a child of civil rights legends navigates immense personal tragedy to become a powerful voice for change? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center and daughter of civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Dr. A. King shares her incredible life journey, from na…
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428. How to Stop Emotional Outsourcing with Bea Albina
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324. Reignite Your Spark: Passion, Purpose & Power with Kelli France
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48:50Dear ones, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m chatting with my new friend (and LMS + Master Coach student) Kelli France—author, podcaster, mom of four-turned-soon-to-be “Glamma,” and the vibrant creator behind One Goal for 100 Days. Kelli went from food stamps to seven figures, walked through a 97% pay cut this year, and is now launching a movement t…
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Clea Shearer on Controlling the Controllables and Conquering Breast Cancer
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46:31Clea Shearer is the co-founder of The Home Edit, star of the hit Netflix series, Get Organized with The Home Edit, and a New York Times bestselling author who’s sharing the lessons she’s learned in her cancer journey in her new book, Cancer Is Complicated and Other Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned. Clea opens up to Hoda about how she learned to advo…
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Annie Duke: Why Knowing When to Quit Is a Superpower
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1:10:48In this powerful third appearance, bestselling author and decision strategist Annie Duke dismantles the myth that grit is always good — and makes the case for why strategic quitting is essential for success. Drawing from cognitive science, personal experience, and examples like Muhammad Ali, Dave Chappelle, and Stuart Butterfield (Slack), Duke illu…
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427. Coaching Hotline: When You're Told to "Just Get Over It"
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9:14Ever been told to “just get over it” and felt like it made everything worse? In this week’s Coaching Hotline, I answer a listener who’s struggling with that exact phrase and the pressure to move on before they’re ready. We dig into why vague instructions like this don’t help your brain—and what actually does. I also tackle a question about imagined…
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323. The Power of 90 Days — How One Season Can Change Everything
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16:24Dear ones, lean in—this one is for you. 💛 We are stepping into the final 90 days of the year, and I want to invite you to look at this season in a whole new way. What if your life could look radically different in just 90 days? I believe it can. In this episode, I share how living in 90-day cycles has completely transformed my life over the past 10…
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#142: My English teacher saved my life (and she will never know it). The episode you need to hear if you've ever doubted your impact.
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25:23This episode is personal. Raw. Vulnerable. And honestly… one of the most important stories I’ve ever shared. So if you’re a teacher who’s ever doubted the impact you’re having, especially with those students who seem like they couldn’t care less? This one’s for you. Today, I’m taking you back to my own high school days. Not the shiny, well-behaved …
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The Science of Mastery: Anders Ericsson on Deliberate Practice
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45:52Psychologist Anders Ericsson, the originator of the concept of deliberate practice, shares the foundational principles behind how experts are made—not born. Drawing on decades of empirical research, he explains how world-class performance emerges through structured effort, targeted feedback, and the development of mental models over time.Ericsson c…
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Leading with Heart: How One School in New Zealand is Transforming Education Through Presence, Equity and Joy
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1:07:01In this powerful episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast, Nikki sits down with Shannon McDougall, the principal of Tokoiti School in South Otago, New Zealand — a small rural school with a mighty vision. Shannon shares how he's turned his lifelong passion for equity, wellbeing and creativity into a living, breathing culture of authenticity and con…
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426. Scientific Proof This Coaching Works Published in JAMA: A Conversation with Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann (Greatest Hits)
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40:28In this Greatest Hits episode, we’re diving into the science behind why coaching works—and why it can completely transform high-pressure careers. I’m revisiting my conversation with Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann about their groundbreaking research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and how structured coa…
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322. Stronger on Purpose: Mental Health, Movement & Hope with Caiti Riden, FNP, PMHNP (Part 2)
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38:03This week on House of Joy, we’re back with part two of my heartfelt conversation with my daughter, Caiti Riden. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there—it sets the stage for everything we dive into today. In this episode, Caiti shares more of her journey walking through seasons of anxiety, depression, and burnout—and the tools she’s le…
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Matthew McConaughey on Faith, Family, and Finding Belief in an Uncertain World
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28:59Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and now the writer of Poems and Prayers, a deeply personal collection of poetry and reflections spanning 30 years that explores faith, hope, and purpose. Though he is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, McConaughey admits he’s never felt the “ah, I did it” feeling, l…
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425. Coaching Hotline: Resisting Pleasure or Not Enjoying It
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10:22Do you ever feel like you're chasing future happiness—only to miss out on the joy of right now? That nagging feeling that you should be doing something else or preparing for what’s next keeps you stuck in a loop of dissatisfaction. In this week's Coaching Hotline episode, I’m answering two questions about being present and actually enjoying life, i…
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321. Stuck in Stress? How to Reset Your Nervous System and Live With Purpose
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23:29321. Stuck in Stress? How to Reset Your Nervous System and Live With Purpose Are you living in constant fight or flight? Stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and fear might feel normal—but they don’t have to define your life. In this episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie dives into how your nervous system works, why so many of us get stuck in survival mode, and…
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#141: Tired of blank stares and the same 5 hands up? Here's how to get whole-class engagement (WITHOUT relying on cold-calling)
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23:41This tiny tweak could change your whole classroom vibe. If you’ve ever found yourself gripping onto those five students who always put their hands up while the rest of the class stares blankly out the window—or worse, starts low-key mutinies—you are NOT alone. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to a game-changing shift I made in how I ask…
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The Operating System of Transformation: Salim Ismail on Exponential Thinking, Leadership, and Inner Engineering
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57:33In this episode, Salim Ismail — founding executive director of Singularity University and author of *Exponential Organizations* — maps out what it takes to adapt, lead, and build in a world defined by accelerating change.He unpacks the frameworks behind exponential growth, the future of learning, and the architecture of modern organizations. But th…
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Melissa Stilley: Leadership, Life, and Legacy
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50:52In our premiere episode of Brighter Future, Superintendent Melissa Stilley takes the hot seat! We dive deep into her story—exploring her childhood, the challenges and triumphs that shaped her, her journey through college, and the path that led her to become the superintendent of Tangipahoa Parish School System. Join us for a candid, personal, and i…
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Rewilding Childhood: Raising a New Kind of Hero with Gary Lougher
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1:20:12In this deeply reflective episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast, Nikki Giant is joined by Gary Lougher, founder of 2nd Ascent Coaching and the creator of Heroic Kids - a storytelling-based mentorship program helping children and their families reconnect with emotional intelligence, resilience, and their true nature. From his own corporate burno…
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320. Faith, Medicine & Mental Health: A Story of Healing with Caiti Riden, FNP, PMHNP / Part 1
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37:49Today is extra special. My daughter Caiti Riden, NP (mental health nurse practitioner, lifelong learner, and absolute light) finally sat in the House of Joy chair. She opens up about her panic attacks in nursing school, a long season of depression and brain fog, and how faith, science, movement, and mentorship helped her rebuild a grounded, hope-fi…
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424. Turning Compare & Despair Into Motivation & Inspiration
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13:49Ever felt that gut punch when you see someone else living the life you want? Maybe they’ve landed your dream job, bought your ideal house, or achieved the business success you’re chasing. It feels awful—like proof that you’ll never get there. In this episode, I’m showing you how to turn those painful feelings of envy and comparison into fuel for yo…
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Dennis Xu: Designing Tools That Think Like We Do
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47:01Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem, unpacks the future of personal knowledge and how it’s being reshaped by networked thinking, cognitive design, and human-centered AI. Drawing on his Stanford background, founder journey, and product philosophy, Dennis challenges the folder-based paradigms of information management — replacing them with malleable, graph-…
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The Science of Focus: Gloria Mark on Attention Rhythms, Flow Myths, and Digital Control
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52:12Cognitive scientist Gloria Mark explains why modern knowledge work sabotages attention — and how to fight back. Drawing from her decades of research, she breaks down internal vs. external distraction, meta-awareness, cognitive rhythms, and the misunderstood nature of flow states. This episode delivers practical insights for reclaiming agency over y…
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423. Coaching Hotline: Are Moods Contagious & When Should We Share Our Feelings?
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9:44In this week's Coaching Hotline episode, I’m answering two listener questions that get right to the heart of emotional responsibility. First, I tackle the studies on mood contagion you’ve probably seen—and show why they don’t actually contradict thought work. The second question digs into a classic relationship trap: knowing when to share your feel…
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319. How to Love People Without Losing Yourself: Why Boundaries, Truth, and Joy Matter More Than Approval
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27:37If you’ve ever felt fried, frazzled, and weirdly resentful while trying to keep everyone else happy… this one’s for you. As a recovering people-pleaser, I’m sharing how to love fully without outsourcing your worth, absorbing everyone’s moods, or abandoning your own voice. We’ll talk about true self vs. false self, what healthy boundaries really are…
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Sonkhe Ahrens: Building a Thinking System That Generates Insight, Not Noise
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46:13Sonkhe Ahrens shares how traditional approaches to knowledge — highlighting, tagging, collecting — fail to support actual thinking. Drawing from Niklas Luhmann’s Zettelkasten method, Ahrens explains why insight isn’t something you plan for, but something you engineer into existence by connecting information deliberately over time. The conversation …
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Claire Watson on Sisterhood, Healing & the Power of Zen Clubs for Kids
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55:01In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast, Nikki sits down with her sister, Claire Watson - educator, spiritual guide, and founder of Zen Clubs. Claire shares her powerful journey from burnout and breast cancer to personal transformation and soul purpose. With warmth, wisdom and humour, she talks about the cha…
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“Hollywood’s Mighty Megaphone” with Internationally Awarded Movie Creator & Humanitarian, Kevin Morra, in the USA
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1:18:54In a world increasingly shaped by media, Hollywood stands as a powerful force, a global megaphone for entertainment, culture, and storytelling. But what is the true impact of this influence? And how does the industry wield its immense power to shape our thoughts, passions, and dreams? In a captivating conversation, we delve into these questions and…
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