Creating Without Permission: Curiosity, Purpose, and the Courage to Begin

One Small Spark That Can Change Your Inner Weather, With Julie Grimm

Sometimes change does not arrive as a big realization. It comes as a single small spark of clarity at the right moment. One thought that finally feels true after years of feeling almost true. One sentence that lands differently because you are finally ready to hear it. This conversation is about those small sparks, not the loud arrivals. Host Shreya sits with Julie Grimm to gather a few of them together. They explore joy that needs no reason, the quiet way old stories like "I'm not good enough" loosen their grip, why service is a doorway back to self-worth, and how gratitude keeps the chase from becoming an empty dream. Pocket-sized wisdom for an ordinary week. About the Guest: Julie Grimm is a spiritual guide and healer who works one-on-one with people, including around colour and style, and offers meditations. She is the author of the eBook About Faith and shares a free intuition workbook for those reconnecting with their inner knowing. Key Takeaways: * Joy can arrive in the smallest, most ordinary moment, with nothing needing to change. Presence is often the whole point. * "I'm not good enough" can quietly become an excuse not to try. Putting yourself out there, and hearing real feedback, dissolves the story. * Anyone can be great because anyone can serve. There is always someone you can help, and what feels small to you may be huge to them. * Gratitude for what you have already built keeps ambition from turning into a chase that nothing can ever satisfy. * Life moves in ebbs and flows. The low passes, so ask gently whether you are resisting coming back into the light. Connect With Julie Grimm: Website: https://www.spiritualstudies-institute.com [https://www.spiritualstudies-institute.com] (includes a free intuition workbook) Book: About Faith (eBook, available on Amazon) Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Power of a Small Spark — why change often arrives softly [03:00] Joy on an Ordinary Street — a breakthrough that needed no reason (approx.) [09:00] The "Not Good Enough" Story — how it loosened its grip (approx.) [15:00] Anyone Can Serve — service as a doorway back to worth (approx.) [21:00] A Spark for a Heavy Tuesday — life as an adventure, not a test (approx.) [26:00] Gratitude and the Spark Worth Passing On (approx.) [29:00] Where to Find Julie — Spiritual Studies Institute and About Faith (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] > > #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #SoulSparks #SmallSparks #InnerShift #SelfWorth #Gratitude #Presence #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth #JoyInTheOrdinary #ServiceAndPurpose #EbbAndFlow #HealingJourney >

Spiritual Awakening Isn't Loud: The Quiet Soul Work of Questioning Everything, with Justin L. Shaw

Most of us picture spiritual work as candles, crystals, and big breakthroughs. Justin L. Shaw says the truth is quieter. It begins the moment you start questioning your own thoughts. On Soul Sparks, Justin and Shreya explore source energy, why synchronicities aren't coincidences, and a morning practice that slowly shifts everything. A spark for anyone sensing more beneath the noise. About the Guest: Justin L. Shaw is an author and former stand-up comedian based in Phoenix. After years in the US healthcare system and his own hard road, he wrote Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness. Key Takeaways: * Spirituality starts with questioning. Curiosity, not crystals, is the doorway in. * You can't control which thoughts arrive, only which ones you dwell on. Those become your reality. * Build a sliding glass door between you and the world: see everything, choose what you let in. * Treat your wellbeing like a sand sculpture. Daily practice holds it together; long gaps make it harder to rebuild. * Stop calling them coincidences. Synchronicities are breadcrumbs worth following. * Honor mind, body, and spirit together. A short stretch before meditation deepens it. Connect With the Guest: * Website: awakenthesourcerer.com [https://www.awakenthesourcerer.com/] * Book, Sourcery 101: available on Amazon, or search "Justin L. Shaw" * Instagram: @sourcerer_thirteen [https://www.instagram.com/] * Email: sourcery13@gmail.com [sourcery13@gmail.com] (he will gladly send a PDF if you cannot afford the book) Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Quiet Question — is this life actually mine? [02:30] Mind, Body, Spirit — Justin's non-negotiable morning practice (approx.) [07:00] Spirituality Is Questioning — curiosity as the doorway in (approx.) [12:00] Organic Robots — why so many of us run on autopilot (approx.) [15:30] The Sliding Glass Door — choosing what you let in (approx.) [19:00] Roots, Not Branches — looking beneath the symptoms (approx.) [24:00] Breadcrumbs From the Universe — synchronicities over coincidences (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulsparks #spiritualawakening #innerwork #soulwork #consciousness #meditation #sourceenergy #synchronicity #shadowwork #mindbodyspirit #spiritualgrowth #selfawareness #healingjourney >

The Quiet Power of Transformational Leadership: Presence Over Performance, with Regina Huber

Loud is not the same as bold, and performance is not the same as presence. This episode is for the leader quietly tired of proving themselves who senses there is a steadier way to lead. Regina Huber shows how the most lasting leadership comes from inner alignment, not output. You will learn why burnout often signals lost connection to self, and how small moments of presence change the room. ABOUT THE GUEST: Regina Huber is founder and CEO of Transform Your Performance, a transformational leadership coach, speaker, and author with leadership experience across five continents. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Bold is not loud. Courage can be quiet: clear values, steady presence, and the willingness to stand firm. * Presence is currency. People feel your energy before you say a word, so lead it intentionally. * Burnout often comes from losing connection to yourself, not just from overwork. * Take a bird's-eye pause: ask what is the worst that could happen, to shrink stress and find your next step. * Put the human first. Caring for yourself and your team is what actually drives results. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Website: transformyourperformance.com [https://transformyourperformance.com/] (free resource at /successnowwhat [https://transformyourperformance.com/successnowwhat]). LinkedIn: Regina Huber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginahuber/], plus her YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@reginahuber]channel and leadership newsletter [https://transformyourperformance.com/blog]. EPISODE CHAPTERS: [00:00] Loud vs. Bold: the leadership nobody celebrates [03:30] Presence as Currency: what people feel before you speak [08:00] The Inner Climate: leading from essence, not just strategy [13:00] Why Leaders Burn Out: losing the connection to self [18:00] The Five-Minute Reset: breath, energy, and realignment [23:00] The Bird's-Eye Question: shrinking stress in real time [27:00] Human First: why care quietly outperforms pressure 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #SoulSparks #TransformationalLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipBurnout #AuthenticLeadership #HeartCenteredLeadership #LeadFromWithin #WomenInLeadership #BoldLeadership #MindfulLeadership >

Creating Without Permission: Curiosity, Purpose, and the Courage to Begin

What if your life didn’t have to fit into one lane? On Soul Sparks, hosted by Saima, Barry Deeks shares a deeply personal journey of creating across books, film, and ideas—without waiting for approval. This episode is for anyone sitting on a creative idea, questioning their path, or feeling “too scattered” to begin. Barry explores how curiosity, love, and a sense of responsibility can guide your work, even when clarity is missing. It’s a reminder that you don’t need certainty—you need movement. About the Guest: Barry Deeks is an author, publisher, filmmaker, podcaster, and creative thinker who has explored multiple disciplines and written across diverse topics including philosophy, science, and mental health. A Note for Our Listeners: Before you press play, a gentle word. Our guest Barry Deeks is a survivor of a catastrophic road accident that temporarily affected his ability to speak. At times in this conversation, his words may not sound as clear as he would like them to, but every thought he shares is considered, intentional, and deeply felt. We ask you to listen with patience and with an open heart. Please do not judge Barry on how his voice sounds, only on the depth of what he is offering. His presence in this conversation is itself an act of courage, and the meaning lives in his words, not in their delivery. Thank you for showing up for this episode with the kindness it deserves. Episode Chapter: 00:00 – Introduction to a multi-creative life 01:39 – Following opportunity vs forcing direction 03:09 – Strength in solitude and connection 05:36 – Redefining success through love 07:05 – Purpose, responsibility, and inner calling 12:13 – When ideas become non-negotiable 16:21 – Staying consistent through uncertainty Key Takeaways: * You don’t need one identity to live a meaningful life * Curiosity can be a powerful compass when clarity is absent * Creative paths often look messy from the outside—but coherent within * Purpose isn’t always fixed; it evolves as you grow * Starting matters more than having everything figured out How to Connect With the Guest: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZnQ5Ai2Ark] 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #creativity #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #selfexpression #purposefulliving #creativejourney #growthmindset #authenticliving #startwhereyouare #innerwork #mindsetshift #creativeprocess >

Behind the Velvet Rope: What Fashion Events Really Feel Like

What really happens before the cameras flash and the red carpet photos go live? In this episode of Soul Sparks, guest host Saima sits down with model, fashion personality, and entrepreneur Elena Mizernaya to explore the unseen reality behind fashion events, Vogue gatherings, and New York Fashion Week. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt intimidated by high-pressure rooms or wondered what success actually looks like behind the scenes. Elena shares honest insights about preparation, pressure, confidence, staying grounded, and why purpose matters more than appearances. ABOUT THE GUEST: Elena Mizernaya is a fashion personality, model, host, and founder of Meta Lux Jewelry. She has attended Vogue events, New York Fashion Week, and international fashion gatherings, sharing insights into the human side of the industry. EPISODE CHAPTERS: * 00:00 – The reality behind glamorous fashion events * 04:12 – What Vogue and Fashion Week spaces actually feel like * 09:08 – Business, creativity, and purpose in fashion * 14:20 – Behind-the-scenes pressure before runway moments * 20:11 – Staying grounded in high-pressure environments * 25:40 – Confidence, rejection, and handling difficult moments * 31:02 – Building Meta Lux Jewelry and future vision KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Glamour often hides intense preparation and pressure * Comfort and self-care directly impact confidence * Not every room will feel welcoming — and that’s okay * Purpose-driven networking creates more meaningful connections * Taking the best from every situation builds resilience HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinchillalux/ [https://www.instagram.com/chinchillalux/] * Brand: http://www.mettlux.com/ [http://www.mettlux.com/] * YouTube [https://youtube.com/@mizernayaelena?si=HyJuDpzwmNM2FEGT] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mizernayaelena?_r=1&_t=ZS-95Rnk1Yb3Tg]: Elena Mizernaya 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. > If you have concerns about any content, please contact us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #FashionWeek #VogueEvents #MentalWellness #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalResilience #LuxuryLifestyle #CreativeJourney #WomenInBusiness #SelfGrowth #MindsetShift #Authenticity #PodcastLife #HealingConversations >