On this powerful episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood forms of trauma—the kind rooted in faith, doctrine, and spiritual authority. Religious trauma doesn’t always come from dramatic events. Sometimes, it’s the subtle conditioning, the fear of punishment, the pressure to conform, or the shame disguised as holiness that leaves the deepest wounds.

My guest, Sarah Spark Malone, is a nationally recognized holistic therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and transformational spiritual healer best known for her work on national television. As the founder of Spark: The Secret Place, Sarah has guided thousands through profound emotional and spiritual breakthroughs using her trauma-informed approach to subconscious healing.

About Sarah:

Sarah Malone is a nationally recognized holistic therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and transformational spiritual healer specializing in trauma recovery and deep subconscious healing. Best known for her role on a national reality TV series, Sarah has become a trusted expert in guiding individuals through profound emotional and spiritual breakthroughs. She is the founder of Spark: The Secret Place, a sacred space for deep transformation and healing.

With over a decade of experience, Sarah has helped thousands break free from subconscious blocks, release emotional burdens, and step into their most empowered selves. As a trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapist and spiritual teacher, she specializes in healing religious and life trauma, emotional wounds, and toxic patterns that keep people stuck. Her expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS), subconscious reprogramming, and spiritual coaching allows her to access the deepest layers of the mind and spirit, bringing clarity, peace, and true liberation.

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In a fast-paced world, ritual is something many of us have lost - or never had to begin with.

Yet in generations past, ritual was woven into daily life—grounding people in meaning, connection, and community. Without it, we often feel untethered. The good news? We can bring ritual back. Whether through art, rest, time with loved ones, or simple moments of intention, ritual can become a powerful practice for our personal wellness and the well-being of our families and communities.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nilam Patel—a passionate poet, wordsmith, and Doctor of Pharmacy whose work empowers women and girls to find purpose, strength, and meaning at every stage of life. As the author of two lyric poetry collections, Finding Her Being Her and Into Her Wild, Nilam uses her unique voice to inspire self-love, inner growth, and deeper connection to the beauty and complexity of womanhood. Nilam reminds us that rituals don’t have to be elaborate or traditional—they simply need to be ours.

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It can be a disorienting moment when you realize the roles have shifted—when you’re no longer just the child, but also the caregiver to your aging family. Sometimes it happens gradually, other times suddenly, but it always brings with it new challenges and questions.

In this informative episode, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Schuder—speaker, best-selling author, and expert in resilience and sustainable caring. With advanced degrees in education, divinity, and management, Karen brings decades of experience supporting caregivers through empowering resources that are practical, life-changing strategies for finding balance, sustaining purpose, and thriving in personal or professional helping roles.

Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, health professional, leader, or someone who simply gives a lot to others—this episode will show you how to care for yourself while making a meaningful impact in the world.

We talk about:

• Why burnout is so common in helping professions—and how to prevent it
• How to build a culture of resilience and positivity
• Practical ways to balance giving with receiving
• The importance of inner peace in sustainable service
• Highlights from her book Resilient and Sustainable Caring
  
  

Learn more about Dr. Shuder

Visit her website: karenschuder.com
Read her book: Resilient and Sustainable Caring: Your Guide to Thrive While Helping Others
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Bio: Karen Schuder, EdD, MDiv, MAM, speaker and best-selling author, promotes life balance, inner peace, and resilience. Years of helping people during traumatic times, leading organizations, and working globally inform her work with people in personal and professional helping roles. Karen offers life-changing concepts and practical strategies with an enjoyable, interactive approach. Check out her book "Resilient and Sustainable Caring: Your Guide to Thrive While Helping Others". Learn more about how to foster a purpose-driven culture characterized by resilience, positivity, and decreased anxiety at www.karenschuder.com.

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Feeling lost about menopause and hormonal care? You’re not alone. For too long, this important and disruptive time has been overlooked in both medicine and society.

For decades, the only option offered was synthetic hormone replacement. But today, more natural approaches are available—like bio-identical hormones, which research suggests may be more easily absorbed and supportive of mind, bones, and vitality.

On this week’s podcast, I’m joined by Risa Groux, a functional nutritionist who believes healing begins when we address the root causes of imbalance. Her whole-food, natural approach reminds us that every body is unique—and that your health story is worth listening to.

This episode is about choice, awareness, and empowerment in midlife. Because how you navigate menopause and your hormone health is yours to decide.

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RISA GROUX, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness.

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Designed for Change: Midlife As Sacred Transformation

This class series is for you if...

• You’re feeling the shifts of (peri)menopause and wondering what it’s asking of you.
• You’re tired of the story that midlife is decline and want to claim it as a season of renewal.
• You’re craving more energy, clarity, and authenticity in your daily life.
• You want to walk this path with women who truly understand and support you.

Register at https://www.leanneelliott.com/class

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What if divorce could be less about breaking down—and more about breaking through? If you're considering a divorce, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.

Today’s guest is Tamara Rowles—founder of Truce Resolutions, creator of the Divorce Wave app, attorney, mediator, and author of Divorce Day One: Answers to Your Big Questions. She’s not only a legal expert but a compassionate guide who helps you navigate the emotional and practical complexities of divorce with clarity and strength. She’s also a thriving co-parent and knows firsthand what real healing looks like.

In this conversation, Tamara shares how to make empowered choices during one of life’s hardest transitions, build healthier co-parenting relationships, and why the right support can transform your entire divorce experience. Let’s get into it.

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Visit her App at https://www.divorcewave.com

Visit her website at www.truceresolutions.com

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What if stillness was the secret to clarity, confidence, and real productivity?

In this episode, we explore the sacred power of slowing down with mindset coach, Dalia Kemble. With a background in Psychology and Organizational Behavior, Dalia shares how intentional stillness can become a powerful tool for transformation—especially for women who are ready to break free from hustle culture and the noise of external expectations.

Together, we dive into how quieting your inner landscape allows space for reflection, clarity, and self-connection. Dalia offers insight into how “doing less” with presence can lead to more meaningful action, and how tuning in to your inner wisdom helps you let go of the “shoulds” that no longer serve you.

Whether you're navigating a transition or simply craving more ease, this episode is an invitation to slow down—not to pause your life, but to powerfully realign it.

Connect with Dalia Kemble:
Instagram: @daliakemble

Resources Mentioned:
The Black Sheep's Guide to Saying YES to Your Life - a free guide to help you stop second-guessing, start trusting your voice, and say YES to your unique path - even if it looks nothing like anyone else’s.

https://citytohippie.kit.com/596406f9a2

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What if a career meltdown isn’t a failure—but a powerful call to reinvent?

In this episode, we’re joined by Success Coach and organizational psychologist Emma Mason, who helps women at the top of their game navigate moments of burnout, career transition, and reinvention.

After leading major teams and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, Emma found herself unraveling in a system that didn’t support the whole woman behind the title. Now, she shares how that breakdown became her breakthrough—and how she empowers women to rewrite outdated definitions of success, reclaim their power, and build careers that align with who they truly are now.

#WomenInLeadership #CareerReinvention #BurnoutRecovery #MidlifeCareerChange #RedefineSuccess #WomenInPower #AuthenticLeadership #FeminineLeadership #ExecutiveCoach #WomenWhoLead

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