The Beginning-Loss, Love, and Becoming

Motivation: First Steps to Your Highest Self

Motivation to Your Highest Self is a podcast about healing, growth, and transformation. Hosted by Sakari Chantal—an Occupational Therapist and survivor—this show guides you through the journey of moving from survival mode to becoming your truest, fullest self. This podcast is the foundation you didn’t know you needed: a space to pause, recognize where you are, and start building toward your highest self. Together, we’ll break down what it means to rise from hard beginnings, make sense of your present, and create room to step into the life you were always meant to live. References & Resources: * Maslow, A. (1943). A Theory of Human Motivation. Psychological Review. * van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.

I’m Not a Statistic: How to Start Achieving your Goals

Let’s be real—dreaming big feels impossible when you’re just trying to survive. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to wait for perfect conditions to start becoming who you’re meant to be. In this episode, Sakari Chantal, OTR/L shares practical tips and raw lessons on setting goals, staying consistent, changing what you feed your mind, and giving yourself grace along the way. Because you’re not just surviving—you’re becoming.

The Beginning-Loss, Love, and Becoming

Welcome to the very first episode of Spoken Like Fire! In this episode, I open up about the season that changed everything, to finding the strength to start over and rebuild my life. This isn't just my story -it’s for anyone who’s ever carried silent pain, hit rock bottom, or felt like this past defined their future. Together, we’ll talk about turning wounds into wisdom, choosing yourself, and stepping into the version of you that’s been waiting to rise. If you’ve ever wondered: ✨How do I start healing when I feel broken?” ✨“Can I build after losing so much?” ✨”What does becoming my best self even look like?” Then this episode is for you. This is just the beginning.