Soul Sparks

In this episode of Soul Sparks podcast, host Sana sits down with Rachel Lundberg, alignment-based yoga specialist and founder of Thrive Yoga OC, to explore the powerful connection between body, mind, and soul. From living through chronic illness to leaving a high-demand belief system at 41, Rachel’s story reveals how somatic self-care and gentle practices can bring real calm—even when life feels ove...

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima speaks with Claudia M. Gallegos—certified Akashic Records consultant, life coach, and yoga-mindfulness practitioner—about the importance of building healing into the foundation of our lives. Claudia explains why true transformation isn’t about waiting for a crisis, but about cultivating daily awareness, joy, and intention. From Akashic Records to mindfulnes...

On this episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, we get pragmatic about caffeine, sleep, and energy. Steve Frazier—entrepreneur turned wellness advocate and author of Release The Coffee Cuffs: Winning the Battle with Caffeine—explains how caffeine manipulates adenosine receptors, disrupts circadian rhythm, fragments deep/REM sleep, and keeps many of us on a rinse-and-repeat loop of daytime spikes and nigh...

On Soul Sparks with Saima, Richard Tierney reframes children’s emotions as God-given instincts—not diagnoses—to help families respond to stress with agency. We unpack a four-response model (fight, flight, freeze, acceptance), daily 15-minute practices to build safety and confidence, and a spiritual lens on healing the “hole in the soul” caused by unresolved pain. This direct, practical conversation ...

In this gripping episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima dives into a powerful conversation with Coach Chris Malgeri—martial arts expert, mindset coach, and wellness visionary. Chris unpacks how martial arts is not just about physical strength, but a life path grounded in discipline, clarity, and inner peace. From building healthy rituals to redefining wellness as a value-driven lifestyle, Chris offers r...

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Aaron Scott—former Wall Street hedge fund founder turned consciousness disruptor—for a bold conversation about how modern systems like education, religion, medicine, and economics shape our identities and disconnect us from our truth. Aaron shares deep insights from his upcoming book The Architecture of Awakening, revealing how reclaiming ...

In this soulful and grounded conversation, host Saima welcomes Jessica Di Re, a real estate entrepreneur, stepmom, and advocate for intentional living. Together, they explore what it means to “return to the basics”—especially when life becomes overwhelming with roles, responsibilities, and noise. Jessica opens up about the importance of boundaries, nature, and reconnecting with your inner child, sha...

In this deeply moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima is joined by Dr. Evette Rose—globally acclaimed author of Metaphysical Anatomy and expert in trauma healing—to explore the invisible wounds that shape our health. Dr. Evette shares her personal story of surviving a stress-induced heart attack and how it became a powerful turning point in her understanding of the mind-body connection. Together,...

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 m...

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 stor...

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 deep...

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 f...

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 b...

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 ou...

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, bre...

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 energ...

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 with...

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 prese...

In this heartfelt episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima speaks with Jonathan Aslay—midlife self-love and relationship coach, and author of What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?. After the tragic loss of his son, Jonathan transformed grief into a lifelong path of healing and introspection. This conversation dives into how grief can open doors to love, why self-love is more than just self-care, and how rela...