Let Yourself Sparkle

In this deeply inspiring episode of the Let Yourself Sparkle podcast, Rabbi Evey Rothstein is joined by spiritual healer, transformational life coach, and ordained interfaith minister Klaudeen Shemirani. Known for her “Soul Body Wisdom” work and the creation of Shimmy Shaman Dance Rituals, Klaudeen helps people reconnect with their bodies, heal trauma, and align with their authentic selves through movement, ritual, and loving presence. Together, Evey and Klaudeen explore: The ancient, mystical power of the spiral and its presence in our bodies, nature, and spiritual traditions How movement and embodiment can heal old wounds, release shame, and awaken joy The wisdom of the pelvic bowl as a sacred vessel for creativity, renewal, and divine connection The courage to show up fully as yourself—without apology or dimming your light Klaudeen also guides listeners through a gentle, circular movement practice designed to calm the nervous system, awaken your inner guidance, and bring you home to yourself. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, struggled with self-doubt, or longed to feel safe expressing all of who you are, this episode offers profound tools, soulful wisdom, and permission to take up space as your whole, radiant self. If you find this episode helpful, please like and subscribe to the Let Yourself Sparkle podcast. Leave a comment, share it with someone who might need it, and help us spread light—it means more than you know. Keywords: Rabbi, chaplain, spiritual connection, overcoming fear, saying yes to life, inner light, soul connection, Judaism, Kabbalah, personal growth, spirituality, hospital chaplaincy, Shabbat services, self-discovery, divine light. ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who is looking for meaning and a deeper connection with their soul please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com   The post The Spiral of Life: Healing, Embodiment, and Coming Home to Your Soul with Klaudeen Shemirani appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

In this moving conversation, Rabbi Evey Rothstein has a conversation with Rabbi Anne Brener—Los Angeles psychotherapist, spiritual director, and author of Mourning & Mitzvah: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner’s Path Through Grief to Healing. Together, they explore how to navigate the pain of loss, the power of the “ministry of presence,” and ancient Jewish wisdom for supporting one another through life’s most difficult moments. Drawing on Rabbi Brener’s decades of work with mourners, survivors, and communities in crisis—from Hurricane Katrina to the loss of loved ones—they discuss the sacredness of feeling our emotions fully, the importance of curiosity in the healing process, and the hope that emerges when we are held in compassionate community. You’ll also be guided through a gentle mindfulness meditation to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and inner resilience. Whether you are grieving, supporting someone in loss, or seeking tools for deeper compassion, this episode offers timeless wisdom, practical guidance, and a reminder that even in the depths of sorrow… healing is possible. Keywords: Rabbi, chaplain, spiritual connection, overcoming fear, saying yes to life, inner light, soul connection, Judaism, Kabbalah, personal growth, spirituality, hospital chaplaincy, Shabbat services, self-discovery, divine light. ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who is looking for meaning and a deeper connection with their soul please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com   The post The Mourner’s Path: Walking Through Grief with Rabbi Anne Brener appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

In this episode of the Let Yourself Sparkle podcast, I open up about the incredible, messy, and deeply meaningful journey that’s brought me to where I am today. After years of resistance and fear, I’m finally sharing how I became a rabbi, my journey as a hospital chaplain intern, and someone who gets to connect with people soul-to-soul every single day. I’ll take you through the highs and lows—what it felt like to face rejection from rabbinical school, how I found another way to pursue my dream, and the transformative power of embracing fear and saying yes to life. I also talk about my work as a chaplain, from leading Shabbat services to offering blessings for new babies, sitting with patients during life’s hardest moments, and discovering the profound beauty of simply being present. This episode is all about rediscovering light—our inner light, divine light, and the sparks of connection that bring purpose and joy. If you’ve ever felt held back by fear, struggled to fully step into who you are, or wondered how to connect more deeply with yourself, your soul, or G-d, this episode is for you. Keywords: Rabbi, chaplain, spiritual connection, overcoming fear, saying yes to life, inner light, soul connection, Judaism, Kabbalah, personal growth, spirituality, hospital chaplaincy, Shabbat services, self-discovery, divine light. ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who is looking for meaning and a deeper connection with their soul please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com   The post Wrapped in Light: Becoming a Rabbi and Embracing My Soul’s Purpose appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

In this deeply personal and soul-stirring episode, I read aloud my recent article published in the Jewish Journal — a reflection that begins with a quiet moment beside my Bubbie near the end of her life and expands into a spiritual journey across time, tradition, and mystery. As a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, a rabbi, and a chaplain, I share what it was like to witness my Bubbie reaching out to someone I couldn’t see — her father, who perished in the Holocaust. That moment sparked questions I was once afraid to ask: What happens to the soul after death? Can we stay connected to those who’ve passed on? And… is that even a Jewish thing? Through teachings from the Zohar, the Talmud, Chassidic masters, and personal conversations with rabbis, scholars, and dying patients, I invite you into a sacred conversation about the eternal bonds of love and spirit — and the surprising ways Judaism makes space for connection beyond this world. This episode is for anyone who’s ever grieved, wondered, or longed for just one more moment with someone they’ve lost. It’s a reminder of the words of the Lubavitch Rebbe- shared by Zisi Cunin “It’s like they’re just on the second story, looking down at you — ain shtok hecher — one floor higher, but still with you.” Rabbi Gordon added that the Rebbe explained, “When someone passes away, they don’t go far — they’re just one floor up, watching over us, interceding, praying, and blessing.”  It’s a reminder of the tangible relationship we can still have with loved ones in spirit, and that sometimes, the most profound truths are whispered in the spaces between worlds.  If you found this information comforting, please share both the article “When Souls Watch Over Us: A Jewish Reflection on Eternal Connections” from the Jewish Journal, and the episode with somebody else who it might comfort. Thank you for tuning into the Let Yourself Sparkle podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes about how we can light up our body, mind, heart, and soul. When Souls Watch Over Us: A Jewish Reflection on Eternal Connections ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who is looking for meaning and a deeper connection with their soul please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com   The post When Souls Watch Over Us: A Jewish Reflection on Eternal Connections appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

In this episode of the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Rabbi Belinda Silbert guides us on a profound exploration of self-acceptance, spiritual connection, and breaking free from societal constraints. With mystical compassionate wisdom, Rabbi Silbert encourages listeners to embrace their legacies, acknowledging the divine spark within and fostering a deeper relationship with G-d. Through her insights, she empowers individuals to step out of the spiritual closet, challenging the norms and beliefs that inhibit personal growth and development. By recognizing our inherent worth, and the callings of our souls, we can unlock the doors to our dreams and live the lives we are meant to lead. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and liberation as we connect with our souls, connect with the souls of loved ones and develop a deeper connection with G-d. Rabbi Belinda Silbert is a Doctoral Student, Pastoral Counselor, Rabbi, Theologian, Coach and Opera Singer. She is a Board Certified Chaplain with a Masters Degree in Theology. She has a great intuitive, spiritual and intellectual insight into the human psyche. She is thus able to counsel, and coach and comfort in uniquely effective ways. She helps countless people make their lives better. In South Africa, Rabbi Belinda Silbert is a household name. She is known for her Television programs “Making Contact” and “Your Date with Destiny as well as her regular radio appearances. You may contact Rabbi Belinda Silbert for crossing over sessions and live consultation sessions. Rabbibelinda@gmail.com She also has a congregation that you can join from anywhere in the world, called Ani Ledodi Jewish Congregation. Get her book: Survival Kit for the Hereafter She teaches many classes whether it’s on Angelology, Kabbalah, Talmud, Torah, and developing your own spirituality. www.BelindaSilbert.com Www.rabbibelindasilbert.com www.aniledodijewishcongregation.org I am so grateful to Rabbi Belinda for sharing her mystical sacred wisdom with us. Thank you from the depths of my soul for all of it. -Evey ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who is looking for meaning and a deeper connection with their soul please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com   The post Unveiling Your Spiritual Spark: A Journey to Connection and Fulfillment appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Rabbi Wolpe helps us understand what steals our joy and how we can push ourselves to take action, so that we can feel happier. He reminds us that worrying about the future robs us from the ability to enjoy the present and that when we push ourselves to do the things we know will be good for us, joy will follow the action. He inspires us to pause before reacting, and to let things go, and learn from our mistakes, and that we are all unique, with our flaws and our virtues. He shares how helping others, reminds us of our worth and how much we are needed. He encourages us to look for the light in the darkness, to see the good in the world, and to spend time thinking about our blessings. He reminds us that change takes work, time and effort, that the bad feelings will not last forever, and joyous practices can create the feelings of joy. He reminds us to never despair, to always have hope and believe that tomorrow can be brighter. RABBI DAVID WOLPE Max Webb Senior Rabbi Named The Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 Most Influential Jews in the World by The Jerusalem Post, and twice named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple. Rabbi Wolpe previously taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, Hunter College, and UCLA. A weekly columnist for the New York Jewish Week and weekly Torah columnist for the Jerusalem Post, Rabbi Wolpe has been published and profiled in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic and many more. He has been featured on The Today Show, Face the Nation, ABC This Morning, and CBS This Morning. In addition, Rabbi Wolpe has appeared prominently in series on PBS, A&E, History Channel, and Discovery Channel, and has engaged in widely watched public debates with Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and many others about religion and its place in the world. Rabbi Wolpe, who has spoken in seminars, public and scholarly forums and scholar in residence appearances hundreds of times all over the world from Israel to India, is the author of eight books, including the national bestseller Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times (Riverhead). His new book is titled David, the Divided Heart (Yale U Press). It was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Awards, and has been optioned for a movie by Warner Bros. Facebook Twitter Rabbi Wolpes Podcast ————————————————————————————– Subscribe to and like the Choose to Be Happy Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who could be happier, please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post Rabbi Wolpe on How to Live Happier appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

How to get out of fear and worry into inner peace and joy. In flowing with gratitude , I just need to say how grateful I am to the Choose to Be Happy Podcast – for connecting me with such beautiful, magical souls like Astrid Mueller Astrid and I spoke this week about how to get out of fear and worry, and into inner peace and joy. She is a breast cancer THRIVER (stage 4 to zero) and learned how to SPARKLE through ANY LIFE CHALLENGES. This was such a meaningful conversation. Astrid just has this way of infusing us with joy, and reminding us how to connect to our beliefs, stay grounded to take care of ourselves and to bring in all the color and light and things that make us happy- especially during the hard times. Thank you Astrid for your wisdom, and generosity and magical reflections and perspective! Share this episode with anyone who needs less fear and more joy in their lives. Happy Thanksgiving! Astrid Mueller healed from breast cancer, stage 4 with JOY and resilience. Clients call her a CANcer THRIVER “Super She-ro,” as she helps them thrive in life and in business. Her expertise as a brand experience designer, author, and intuitive business guide, sparks joy and brings leaders’ deep soul missions into the world. CANcer THRIVER Coach: Astrid leads CANcer THRIVER workshops for cancer patients. Her participants look forward to the workshop calls every week, and report that the program helps them “let go of worry, and experience more JOY.” In addition, Astrid works with cancer clinics to boost the well-being of their clients, improve their happiness scores, and to reduce the number of missed client appointments. Author: In her book, ‘Permission to Sparkle”, she offers powerful play strategies to effectively shift limiting mind-patterns into productivity and propel into inspired action from the energy of joy. Astrid’s brand consulting clients get to experience this first-hand: Astrid helps them find their best intuitive actions forward, drop in-effective strategies, and re-ignite their joy. A priceless feat for fast-forwarding business, and spark up the quality of life! Brand Experience Designer: Drawing from her brand design savvy from years of creative leadership within Swarovski’s design and marketing department of fashion jewelry and 15 plus years of entrepreneurial experience in her own design, illustration, branding, jewelry design, and consulting businesses, Astrid guides mission-driven entrepreneurs to create a sincere, deep connection with their audiences through engaging, deeply aligned brand experiences, product launches, and events, through aligned words and visuals of their brand. Business Joy Consultant: Astrid has a unique lens to see the beauty and talents in people, see unseen possibilities, and to creatively guide them to realize their vision and true desires through their brands. Astrid runs her creative design and consultancy business surrounded by beautiful nature and dogs, from beaches in Alaska, to – soon again – pools around the world. https://astridmueller.mykajabi.com/ https://astridmueller.com  ——- Subscribe to and like the Choose to Be Happy Podcast- on Apple or Spotify. If you know anyone who could be happier, please let them know about this podcast and send them links to the episodes. If this show has inspired you or helped you in any way, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. (Reviews help the show more than you can imagine!) Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post From Fear to Thriving appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Homeless and happy? Is it possible to find joy if you are living on the street and have nothing? Is there any correlation between poverty and happiness? Rich or poor, you can still have a positive outlook and be grateful and have things to look forward to. Bonnie Hardie, has been homeless since February. She suffered several losses , went thru a Hurricane, and spends her energy and time trying to empower midlife women- by showing them how to enjoy their life and feel good, regardless of their circumstances. She is dedicated to changing people’s lives every single day, despite the challenges she faces currently in not having a place to live. She shares with us a priceless morning routine that involves grounding, meditation, breathwork, gratitude and journaling. To learn more about this, grab her booklet about this: Lulu Author Spotlight Page: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/bonniehardie There is a really cool website where you can help someone and buy them a Coffee/ Tea/Bagel, etc. If this episode Inspired You, Motivated You, Made You Smile, Made You Laugh, Encouraged You, Etc. Please feel free to Bonnie a Tea/Bagel. Here is the link: Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/bonniehardie She is also needs your vote to win the FAB OVER 40 contest! I had her on the podcast last year and she taught me all about the importance of gratitude- especially when life is hard. She has a whole program to empower people to be happier and chase their dreams. If she wins this, we can get her off the streets and help her chase her dream to being able to help so many more people. She is currently in 4th place in her age group!!!! Please help her win this by voting at this link: FAB OVER 40 Contest The winner gets a 2 Page Spread in New Beauty Magazine , a SpaCation , + $40,00. https://votefab40.com/2022/bonnie-hardie ——- If you want to do something that would help me out more than you can even imagine, please subscribe to and like the podcast. please take a second to do that now- on Apple or Spotify. And if you really want to light me up so bright- if you could write me a comment on the podcast and even share the show with a friend, that would be so awesome!!! If you want to get in touch, I do offer private coaching to help people feel better- and would be happy to help anyone you know who is looking to light up their life! You can reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post Find Joy Despite Being Homeless appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – how you can treat it? Or are you just curious? If you or someone you know has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and you wonder if you can be happy and have OCD, you won’t want to miss this conversation. You also will get so much out of this if you’ve ever felt victim to a circumstance and felt it might be preventing you from living the life you wish you could have. Join Lisa Dimino White for a conversation about how a diagnosis like OCD can be our super power if we decide to take control of our lives. We talk about how we can be happy even if we have overwhelming fear and anxiety, and how we can shift our focus to “seeking the joy in life, without ignoring the challenges and difficulties that we’re all faced with. We can’t ignore them, but we can choose to not dwell on them any more than we have to.” She is known as The Joy Seeker; she helps people accomplish their goals, laugh more, and be happier than they ever thought possible. She does it through her best-selling  book Bursting with Happiness, hosting Bursting with Happiness: The Podcast,  national speaking engagements, her blog, and as a Certified Professional Coach. Visit her website www.TheJoySeeker.com and jump on her Calendly link to book a free session with her! ——– —— If you want to do something that would help me out more than you can even imagine, please subscribe to and like the podcast. please take a second to do that now- on Apple or Spotify. And if you really want to light me up so bright- if you could write me a comment on the podcast and even share the show with a friend, that would be so awesome!!! If you want to get in touch, I do offer private coaching to help people feel better- and would be happy to help anyone you know who is looking to light up their life! You can reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post Find Joy Despite OCD appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today we hear an incredible story of survival and persistence and unwavering commitment to chasing a dream. Barbara Lwanga went from sleeping on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles in a cardboard box, to designing gowns for A-list Celebrities and Hollywood Elite. She has created magnificent sculptures that are on display around the world. Barbara’s work was even on display at the Getty Museum. Barbara is an inspiration to the people with a dream who might be struggling, she wants them to know that no matter how hard life is… if they hold on to their “Why” and stay focused on their dreams, and are willing to put in the work, they can pull through even the darkest of times. Barbara also reminds us of the importance of treating everyone with love and kindness, and how much it can mean to someone- to just say “good morning.” Check out Barbaras incredible art and fashion designs at: For a one of a kind couture garment fit for a Queen, get in touch with Barbara Lwanga: lwanga048@gmail.com and follow her on Facebook ——– —— If you want to do something that would help me out more than you can even imagine, please subscribe to and like the podcast. please take a second to do that now- on Apple or Spotify. And if you really want to light me up so bright- if you could write me a comment on the podcast and even share the show with a friend, that would be so awesome!!! If you want to get in touch, I do offer private coaching to help people feel better- and would be happy to help anyone you know who is looking to light up their life! You can reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post Holding on to Your “WHY”, Staying Focused on Your Dream and Putting in the Consistent Work Can Push You Through The Darkest Times appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Susan Allen shares how connecting with humans and animals on a soul level, (both past and present), can be transformational and lead to profound healing. Susan Allen is an intuitive healer and medium who began studying mediumship and mysticism in her late teens.  She can connect with all life and all souls, including animals, at their soul level.  She has been communicating with animals on a deep soul level since childhood.  She calls what she does, SOUL SPEAK, a name that came to her through meditation. Clients from around the world have benefited from the work of Susan Allen. She communicates messages about clients’ loved ones and pets, present and passed. The information she provides is insightful and transformative.  Susan provides specific, precise details that will BLOW YOU AWAY!  Every session is unique. What makes Susan’s gift truly special is her ability not only to communicate on a soul level with humans, but her gift to channel animals through SOUL SPEAK.  Susan’s genuine love for animals is evident by the authentic readings she gives. Her readings are insightful, powerful, and truly useful to you and your pet’s environment and well-being. There will be no doubt in your mind that she has connected to your pet or deceased loved ones, whether your pet is living or crossed over.  Through both her healing work with pets and people, Susan is able to use animals to help heal their people and environment. She brings information that no one else could possibly know about you and your pet. “I am grateful for the gift of animal communication and the capacity for connecting deeply with people.  I find that the sessions are therapeutic for humans and animals with which I communicate. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to share this gift with you and your animals.” Visit her website:  www.susanallenmedium.com to book an Animal Soul Speak or Personal Soul Speak Session, and find out more about her mentorship program. Thank you so much Susan Allen for everything you shared on the show! I personally feel so much more grounded and at peace every since we met. I also am so moved and blown away by what you shared with me from my past and present pets and loved ones. ————– If you have not subscribed and liked the podcast yet, please take a second to do that now- on Apple or Spotify. If you are looking for accountability and support, and someone to meet with you to help you break free and live and find your way back home to yourself, I offer coaching, and I would love to work with you to help you create a life that you love, wherever you are. You can join my coaching program at www.Patreon.com/LetYourselfSparkle My clients have danced their way out of depression and skated their way back to life. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help you reconnect with your spark, to remind you that you already have all the tools within you to nourish your body, mind, heart and soul. I’ll help you remove whatever it is that is dimming your light, so that you can let yourself sparkle. You can also reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post How Connecting With Humans and Animals- Both Present and Past- At Their Soul Level Can Be Transformative and Lead To Profound Healing appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Ben Levin shares that “Autism is not a curse – it is a gift.” Ben Levin is an autistic teenage with a passion for writing. He has released his first young adult novel, “In The Hole” (Jumpmaster Press), about a  nine-year-old boy named David- who finds his safe and secure world unexpectedly unraveling after discovering his father has lost the family restaurant business , and subsequently their home. Forced to live in a borrowed car until it too is lost, David, together with his parents and sister, Julia, desperately seek shelter. After finding temporary housing in a decrepit inn, together with other individuals facing homelessness, David struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy even as his family faces the challenges and trauma of being homeless. Over time, through hard work and the support of their family and community, David searches for the inner strength and outward skills needed to help his family triumph over their dire circumstances. Ben shares with us how our challenges are often not related to our dreams and should not stop us from pursuing our passions, and how if we just embrace who we are we will have the ability to thrive.  Ben is a true inspiration to all around him. https://benlevinauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/benlevinauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/BenLevinAuthor https://twitter.com/benlevinauthor Amazon.com: In the Hole: 9781949184501: Levin, Ben: Books In The Hole | Jumpmaster Press If you have not subscribed and liked the podcast yet, please take a second to do that now. If you are looking for accountability and support, and someone to meet with you to help you break free and live and find your way back home to yourself, I offer coaching, and I would love to work with you to help you create a life that you love, wherever you are. You can join my coaching program at www.Patreon.com/LetYourselfSparkle My clients have danced their way out of depression and skated their way back to life. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help you reconnect with your spark, to remind you that you already have all the tools within you to nourish your body, mind, heart and soul. I’ll help you remove whatever it is that is dimming your light, so that you can let yourself sparkle. You can also reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post How We Can Realize That Challenges We Face Might Be A Gift, Not A Curse… And That Embracing Who We Are Can Enable Us To Thrive appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Grace Lannon shares how we can bring ourselves into the moment, calm our minds, and bring upon healing. Grace Lannon is a Psychic Medium and Energy Healer, and host of the podcast: Angel Face Magic Hour. She is dedicated to bringing her clients into a state of relaxation and transformation. Creating a safe space to honor yourself, Grace aims to help her clients strengthen their own intuition and expand their relationship with self-love. Grace uses a variety of tools such a Reiki Energy Healing, Sound Healing, Crystal Therapy, and Psychic Channeling to provide you insight, information, and energetic healing. Grace uses Intuitive Messages, Akashic Knowledge, Mediumship, Cards, and Crystals to “read” your energy. Grace works with clients for individual sessions and mentorship packages, facilitating workshops, teaching Reiki and Psychic Development. In the episode, Grace referenced the book Acupressure’s Potent Points by Michael Reed Gach,– when she was talking about various points on the body where we can apply pressure to alleviate feelings of stress/ panic/ anxiety. What to expect? Energy Healing Reiki Sessions are preformed from a distance you can find a comfortable place to lay down in your home for a portion of the session. We will meet Online Via Zoom, sessions can be modified to be a phone appointment if needed. Grace will guide you into a healing Reiki meditation, a portion of the session will devoted to discussing spiritual advice and information that came through during the Energy healing and clearing. You will receive a recording of your session, which you can download to go back and review anything discussed. Akashic Healing Akashic Records Readings take a look at your soul’s blueprint. The Akashic Records contain information from the Akasha, to simplify, the Akasha is higher dimension where everything is existing at once, we can see our selves though all dimensions and all time. What the means within the context of a Akashic reading is we can look at your current life, past lives, and potential future information. Akashic Healings bring forward psychic information from your Akashic Records. While we are working on your reading we are also preforming an energy clearing, using Reiki and Holy Fire energy healing. You will receive a recording of your session, which you can download to go back and review anything discussed. You will be laying down for a portion of the call. Sessions are conducted Online over Zoom and can be modified to a phone appointment if needed. In an Akashic Healing we will look at themes from your akashic records and how that knowledge can help you in your current life and situation. Psychic Readings Psychic Readings take a look at your present situation and potential futures through channelled messages from your Spirit Team. Grace uses Oracle Cards and Crystals, to “read” your energy. Grace is a claircognizant (psychic knowing) clairsentient (psychic feeling) psychic medium, sharing intuitive guidance and reading your energy and physical body to bring forward suggestions from Spirit to continue your healing work after your session. Learn more and get in touch through www.gracelannon.com You can also Follow her on Instagram @angelface.grace and check out her MeetUp Page: www.meetup.com/cosmic-seekers-ets-and-the-unknown/   It is time to Let Yourself Sparkle! Evey Rosenbloom is a health and wellness coach who creates customized action plans and simple tools for healing so that you can get your life back and thrive!!! If you have not subscribed and liked the podcast yet, please take a second to do that now. If you are looking for accountability and support, and someone to meet with you to help you break free and live and find your way back home to yourself, I offer coaching, and I would love to work with you to help you create a life that you love, wherever you are. You can join my coaching program at www.Patreon.com/LetYourselfSparkle My clients have danced their way out of depression and skated their way back to life. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help you reconnect with your spark, to remind you that you already have all the tools within you to nourish your body, mind, heart and soul. I’ll help you remove whatever it is that is dimming your light, so that you can let yourself sparkle. You can also reach me at Evey@LetYourselfSparkle.com I used to think it was selfish to focus on self care, but then I realized that when you show up with good energy, your light inspires the light to force its way out of others so that they can let themselves sparkle too. You are an instrument of change, adding so much light to the world. Find out more at www.LetYourselfSparkle.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post How We Can Connect with Our Spirit, Our Higher Selves, and Past Lives, and Calm our Minds to Allow for Healing in This Lifetime appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Dr. Shad Helmstetter shares how self-talk can affect anxiety and depression and how we can adjust our words to live a better life. Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., is the best-selling author of more than twenty-five books in the field of mental health and personal growth, including the classic What to Say When You Talk to Your Self, Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It and the 365 Days of Positive Self-Talk series.  His books are published in over seventy countries. He is the pioneering dean in the field of self-talk. He is the first behavioral researcher to focus on the role of self-talk as a primary programming source that directs our life path and personal effectiveness, and he identified the actual self-talk words and phrases which most impact our individual programming. Based on his research, he produced the first professional self-talk audio programs in 1981. Today, his recorded self-talk programs are listened to daily by thousands of individuals worldwide.                                                                 Dr. Helmstetter is the founder of The Self-Talk Institute, which teaches individuals to present self-talk training to groups and organizations, and The Life Coach Institute, which trains and certifies life and business coaches in the U.S. and internationally. His new SelfTalkPlus app helps people learn positive self-talk via self-talk sessions covering all key areas of life including stress & anxiety, weight loss, self-esteem, organization, relationships, finances, career goals, focus, dealing with negatives and staying focused, and much more. SelfTalkPlus is for all age groups – from younger children and teens to adults and seniors. To learn more about his programs and get in touch with him directly, go to: www.SelfTalkPlus.com www.ShadHelmstetter.com If you could subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with the people in your life who could use a reminder that they are not limited and could use a little more light in their life, that would mean the world to me. Subscribe to The Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast for tips and tricks to lower stress and anxiety and add the sparkle back to your life, and download my free book that will teach you 12 easy steps to living a happier life- at: www.YouCanChooseToBeHappy.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode. The post How Self-Talk Can Affect Anxiety and Depression and How We Can Adjust Our Words To Live a Better Life appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

This week on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Bonnie S. Hardie shares her incredible story of how she used her mindset to overcome homelessness. Today she is a Mindset, Life, and Gratitude Coach – helping people profoundly transform their lives so they can thrive. Bonnie S Hardie is the owner of Rock Solid Mindset, Life & Gratitude Coaching based in Central Florida. “Helping you to: Dream Bigger – Smile Longer – Live Happier” She works with people who want to get over things in their past that stop them from moving forward – they need some help with being more positive, need to decide on what they want to do with their life, etc. She can be reached at bonniehardie@yahoo.com & Facebook @bonnieshardie Subscribe to The Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast for weekly tips and tricks to lower stress and anxiety and add the sparkle back to your life, and download my free book at: www.YouCanChooseToBeHappy.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together.  Her song “Gonna Make a Change” is featured in the intro and ending of this podcast. The post An Incredible Story of How Bonnie Hardie Overcame Homelessness Through A Shift In Mindset and Now Helps People Transform Their Lives appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

This week on the Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, Alison Hughey: Board Certified Music Therapist and advocate for creative mental health self care shares how we can use music to manage stress and anxiety and boost connection. Alison is the  founder of Carolina Music Therapy, and Compose Your Self Care where she Guides people to use music as a powerful catalyst for comfort, coping, and motivation, and can not only help us heal, but helps us feel seen and heard, feel connected to other people, to our culture, and to ourselves. She shares practical tips that are scientifically proven to help you lower stress and anxiety and boost joy. Links: Free guide for using music you love to get out of work mode: https://mailchi.mp/c6c3764e45a4/musical-commute Facebook group: Compose Your Self Care Spotify:Playlists for All the Things! www.Instagram.com/composeyourselfcare www.carolinamusictherapy.com director@carolinamusictherapy.com More information on music therapy and related research: www.musictherapy.org Find a board certified music therapist near you (in the United States): www.cbmt.org To grab a FREE copy of 12 Steps to a Happier Life, go to www.YouCanChooseToBeHappy.com Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together.  Her song “Gonna Make a Change” is featured in the intro and ending of this podcast. The post Using Music to Manage Stress and Anxiety and Boost Connection appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

This week, I share an interview with my grandfather, who passed away when I was 15 years old. My grandfather, Jay Shalmoni (I called him “Zayde”), was the most resilient person I’ve ever met. He survived the Holocaust, lost his entire family, 8 siblings and parents all murdered, and he suffered the worst traumas anyone could have experienced in the death camp Aushwitz where he was tortured for years. Despite all of that, he chose to push himself to get up, look towards the future, wake up excited and smile. He would draw a happy face on my arm and lit up every room with his zest for life. You’ll hear his words in his own voice, sharing his mindset and how that enabled him to live a good life- in an interview with Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation. Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together.  Her song “Gonna Make a Change” is featured in the intro and ending of this podcast. The post An Interview with My Grandfather, A Holocaust Survivor Who Passed Away Years Ago. About Choosing to Look Towards The Future and Not Dwell On The Past appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed trying to take care of your kids, while trying to balance their education at home, keeping the house clean, and worrying what the long term effects of social isolation will be on them? Are you also completely drained from all the horrible things happening around the world? Well I [...] The post My Story from Darkness to Light appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

You know that old saying- you are what you eat? Well if you’re feeling sad or anxious or tired, it really could have something to do with what you are eating. In this episode I talk about foods that are scientifically proven to boost happiness, as well as foods that are known to make you [...] The post Choose Food & Drinks to Boost Your Happiness Now appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

This week on The Let Yourself Sparkle Podcast, we talk about the connection between art and happiness. Research tells us that greater creativity breeds greater happiness and that the creative process alone is a source of joy for a lot of people. It was discovered by neuro-biologist Semir Zeki, at the University of London, that even [...] The post Art Saved My Life appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.