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Spark Inspire Your Life
Hosted by Angela Wagner · EN
Spark - Inspire Your Life Podcast is a mix of happy hour-style venting and results-based coaching. Spark is a judgment-free space where we’ll chat about both the brilliant bits of life as well the bits that are little more sucky. With lightness, laughter, and the belief that there’s no such thing as over-sharing, we’ll guide you in finding clear paths out of murky messes and toward discovering inspiration in everyday moments.
We will delve into all kinds of subjects including fitness, nutrition, life coaching, yoga, health, happiness, and habits.
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73 - YogaSport: Raw & Uncut
May 4, 202001:24:09Tap to summarizeIt's the end of an era. YogaSport, Angela's Power Yoga studio, is closing its physical doors on her 16th birthday, May 15, 2020. Nicole interviews Angela and the ladies discuss everything from opening the doors in 2004 to biggest challenges, proudest moments, and what is next. This podcast was a way for Angela to process the change and share with her community, since the COVID-19 crisis didn't allow us to do it in person. Join YS Online... YS On Demand - (Save 20% before May 15th) www.angelawagner.com/yogasportondemand Yoga Teacher Training - www.angelawagner.com/yoga Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleEsquinoTXRealtor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.Esquino If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting.
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72 - Season Finale
Jan 8, 202000:30:52Tap to summarizeWe are sad to say that this is the season finale of Spark season #2. But the ladies WILL be back. In this episode, they take a stroll down memory lane and share some of their favorite moments from this season (and even a few throw-backs to season 1). If you haven't listened to all of the episodes, this is a great cheat sheet of episodes to start with. Favorites: Episodes 63 & 68 with dietician Taylor Stolt. Nicole especially loved the functional medicine approach to healing. Both ladies were also fascinated that sugar addiction is real and sometimes will power has nothing to do with being able to avoid it. Episodes 60 & 61 - Detox Your Home - The How & Why. Nicole discusses how these two episodes blew her mind and what changes she has already made. We love the empowerment piece here. Oh, and listen in for a funny story about little people eating toothpaste. Episode 62 - Stress with Thom Allen - We love all of the discussions around mental health because we are all stressed and anxious these days. Throwbacks to Season 1: Episode 34 - The Vagina Whisperer with Sara Reardon Episode 43 - Simple Families with Denaye Barahona Episode 51 - New Year's Diet and Fitness Resolutions (this is timely!) Episodes 52 & 53 - Clear the Clutter y'all! We are obsessed! AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Resources: DNRS Retrain the Brain Program* affiliate link Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleEsquino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NicoleEsquino
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71 - Hypnotherapy with Celeste Hackett
Jan 1, 202000:45:51Tap to summarizeMost of us have seen a hypnotist on TV or at a comedy club, but are they just for entertainment purposes? Celeste Hackett is a trained hypnotist who helps her clients dive into their self conscious and navigate challenges like pain, emotional components related to illness, bad habits and more. On this episode, she shares with Angela about the power of hypnosis and how it can make real change in our lives. From the Episode: Angela met Celeste while finding a solution to her migraines. She shares how she found Celeste and the impact it made. Celeste shares her fascinating journey from a radio DJ to a hypnotherapist. You’ve most likely seen a hypnotist portrayed in a show or movie, but is that for real? Celeste helps use through the myths and talks about the truths of hypnosis. Hypnotism is a journey into a person’s subconscious where all their beliefs, habits and memories live. Celeste gives a full overview of her work, including the comforting feeling that when you are hypnotised, you are in control, can make decisions, and can remember everything. Can hypnosis be used for more than just weight loss and quitting smoking? There are countless ways hypnotism can be used to better our lives. High achieving women can benefit from hypnotism. It can be used to help with stress and even procrastination. Celeste shares her three steps in finding the hypnotist that is right for you. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Resources: Family First Hypnosis Hypnosis Training with Calvin Banyan 5-Path Hypnosis Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Celeste: Web: www.familyfirsthypnosis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisbadasslife Contact for $100 Discount: Call (972) 673-0110 and mention the Spark with Angela Wagner Podcast
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70 - Women’s Empowerment with Shelley Lowther
Dec 25, 201900:44:48Tap to summarizeShelley Lowther, owner of Dancing Dogs Yoga and This Badass Life, discusses how to step into your power as a woman, and some of the tools might be different than you might expect. Her no-BS approach to life will inspire you to make small changes. She joins Angela on this episode to discuss finding your authentic self and how seeing the magic around you can empower your daily life. From the Episode: Shelley starts our episode by sharing her powerful story of rediscovering yoga after a serious injury that threatened to totally change her daily life. Being open to different spiritual traditions can lead to great personal discovery. Shelley speaks towards throwing away labels to find your authentic self while learning from others. The lie. Angela and Shelley dig deep about a powerful practice that can change your way of thinking about yourself and your place in the world. Are you always finding yourself distracted? In a world of technological advancement, there are plenty of ways to lose focus. We talk through the importance of finding time to listen to your greater authentic self. The Four Agreements. Learn how this powerful book is a must for your development and why we dedicated a two-part series to it last season. Shelley talks about her work in Warrior Goddess Training and how you can learn practices to work yourself out of your rut. We end with a fun practice from Shelley that will remind you that “it’s never about you”. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Resources: 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Voice of Knowledge by Don Miguel Ruiz Warrior Goddess Training- Become The Woman You Are Meant To Be by Heatherash Amara Dove commercial on Women’s Negative Self-Talk Episode 33: The Four Agreements Part 1 Episode 35: The Four Agreements Part 2 Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Shelley: Shelley’s Yoga Studio: www.dancingdogsyoga.com Shelley’s Blog: This Bad Ass Life Blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisbadasslife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisbadasslife If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting. *Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, we can earn a commission on products that you purchase. This helps us continue to run this podcast so thank you!
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69 - Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? with Lara Adler
Dec 18, 201900:56:25Tap to summarizeLara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert, and Angela’s teacher. The ladies discuss a class of chemicals called obesegens that are in your daily products (and yes, they make you fat). They take a deeper dive into specifics on some of the chemicals in your home as well as government laws and the importance of consumer education and action. From the Episode: We highly recommend you check out our two-part Detoxing your Home Series (episodes 60 &61) before listening to this episode. The series gives you a great foundation that is important to have moving into Lara and Angela’s talk. There are over 20 chemicals that are known obesogens. Learn about how they could be causing weight gain. Where do I even begin? True to our mantra, we want you to start by pressing the easy button. We give you key areas to start with that involve your sense of smell and taste. Organic. Yes, you need to start focusing on it. Lara gives you the reasons why, including some you probably have never thought of. The decisions Moms make with food while their baby is in utero has a profound impact on how their cells and body develops. Be curious. Regulations and testings are often not up to snuff, even those done by the government. We talk about what to trust and how doing your own research can impact you and often, countless others. The EU has a track record of regulating but not banning. Lara talks about their approach and how it makes a huge difference in their countries. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Resources: Episode 60 - Detox Your Home: The Why Episode 61 - Detox Your Home: The How Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Lara: Web: www.laraadler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaraAdlerHHC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/environmentaltoxinsnerd/ If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting.
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68 - Treat Your Gut Right with Taylor Stolt
Dec 11, 201900:43:35Tap to summarizeIt’s time to talk about guts. Taylor is back this week to join Angela in an in-depth conversation about gut health and why it should matter to you. This episode will provide you with an understanding of the importance of the gut and walk you through how this one area of your body has a big impact on your immune system as well as your emotions. From the Episode: Taylor gives us an overview on what she does as a certified LEAP therapist and how she helps clients with food sensitivities. Leaky Gut?! It sure sounds icky, but Taylor walks us through what it is and why we should care. We always provide solutions. Taylor talks us through the “Five R Protocol” which guides you through ways to remedy a leaky gut. Did you know the majority of your immune system is in your gut? Hormone imbalances are often an issue of diet or leaky gut. The brain and your gut have an intimate relationship. Your sugar addiction is often not a willpower issue. It could be the bugs in your gut. Hot Topic Alert: Gluten. Taylor gives a fabulous overview of how much gluten we should be consuming and how to find out what works best for your body. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Resources*: Beyond the Pill by Jolene Brighten The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snider A Mind Of Your Own: The Truth About Depression And How Women Can Heal Their Bodies To Reclaim Their Lives with Kelly Brogan The test Taylor uses to measure the degree of leaky gut, as well as Celiac, gluten sensitivity, and grain sensitivity: Wheat Zoomer Free Trial for Taylor’s Meal Plans Studies/Research Leaky gut can cause systemic disease Quote - "Disruption of the intestinal tight junction barrier, followed by permeation of luminal noxious molecules, induces a perturbation of the mucosal immune system and inflammation, and can act as a trigger for the development of intestinal and systemic diseases" Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22782113 Leaky gut can cause autoimmune disease: Quote - "Intestinal hyperpermeability is often found to precede autoimmune disorders and is suspected to be the means by which abnormal passage of antigens from the intestinal lumen results in an autoimmune response. " Study:https://academic.oup.com/biohorizons/article/doi/10.1093/biohorizons/hzx015/4670557 Leaky gut can cause weight gain. Quote: "Recent evidence suggests a possible role of gut intestinal permeability in obesity" Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22902773 Leaky gut can lead to autoimmune disease, inflammation, and cancer Quote - "When the finely tuned zonulin pathway is deregulated in genetically susceptible individuals, both intestinal and extraintestinal autoimmune, inflammatory, and neoplastic disorders can occur." Study - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21248165/ Gluten causes leaky gut whether or not you have Celiac: Quote - "Intestinal exposure to gliadin leads to zonulin upregulation and consequent disassembly of intercellular tight junctions and increased intestinal permeability." Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25734566 Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Taylor Stolt: Web: www.plateandcanvas.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plateandcanvas/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plateandcanvas If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting. *Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, we can earn a commission on products that you purchase. This helps us continue to run this podcast so thank you!
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67 - Special Holiday Gift from Angela
Dec 4, 201901:02:23Tap to summarizeAngela & Nicole are taking the week off to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. We wanted to show you our thanks with a special gift episode. Angela has included a full hour Power Flow Yoga class so that you can take some time out this week to destress and empower yourself. From the Episode: Thanksgiving - a holiday synonymous with a slight bit of excess. We know you’ll be eating big meals and perhaps even enjoying a few adult beverages this week. Angela is providing a perfect holiday flow that will help you destress and also rinse out some of those toxins from that big meal on Thursday. Listen in for a discount on her online teacher training. Save $400 if you sign up now. Visit www.angelawagner.com and click on yoga. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicole.Esquino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.Esquino If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting.
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66 - Stress-Free Holidays
Nov 20, 201900:45:34Tap to summarizeThe holidays should be a joyful time, but it is easy to fall into a trap of stress and anxiety. Angela and Nicole will be sharing listener comments and posts on how they are able to make the holidays meaningful and memorable without unneeded stress. From the Episode: Elf on the Shelf - friend or foe? Creating fun family calendars and cards - are they needed in the digital age? Advanced planning can be a key way to reduce stress. Our listeners share great ideas to take the stress off. Everyone has beautiful holiday traditions and rituals and we love that we can share so many with you. You might adopt a new one thanks to this episode. The great debate. Angela and Nicole discuss how much is too much for Christmas music. Resources: Pinterest Fails More Pinterest Fails Salvation Army Angel Tree Sipsby - Gift for the tea-lovers Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicole.Esquino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.Esquino
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65: Green & Clean Beauty with Brittany Witkin
Nov 13, 201900:54:10Tap to summarizeThis week we continue our education on household toxins and speak to Brittany Witkin who is an expert in all things clean beauty. Brittany shares tools from her website and YouTube channel that will transform the way you think about buying cosmetics. Using our philosophy of “baby steps”, this episode provides resources to set you on the path for greener and cleaner beauty. From the Episode: Brittany Witkin shares with us her story and how she landed in the green and beauty space. If you listened to our 2-part Toxin podcast, you know we LOVE baby steps. The free starter guide on Brittany’s site helps you start going green and clean. Start with the items that cover the most skin and go from there. Angela has been struggling to find a solid option for mascara. Brittany just posted a video about this very topic. What is good for you could be horrible for someone else. We are all different women, and so we have totally different bodies. Finding products that work for you is very personalized and does require some work, but once you find what works for you, you’ll be happier and healthier. Teflon?! Yes, it can be in beauty products. Brittany gives an overview of her new four-ingredient video with some toxic ingredients to look out for. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com/yoga Resources*: Style Shaker Welcome Video The Style Shaker Favorites Videos including Best of Mascaras Ewg.org Inika Bold Lash Mascara - Honest Beauty Primer & Mascara The 4 Ingredients to Avoid In Your Makeup Video Credo Beauty Website Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Brittany: Web: www.thestyleshaker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestyleshaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stellabf Free Starter Guide Offer: Sign up to get a free guide and priority access to the launch of my new seasonal guides coming soon! If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting. *Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, we can earn a commission on products that you purchase. This helps us continue to run this podcast so thank you!
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64: The Art & Skill Of Saying No
Nov 6, 201900:35:42Tap to summarizeJust say No. When it comes to managing our time, “no” is often the word we (especially women) don’t say enough. Nicole is back with Angela to talk about how to prioritize your schedule, focus on major goals, and learn when and how to say the two-letter word. The ladies will guide you through the true art and skill of saying “no”, with practical ways to using that one word to create a more purpose-driven life. From the Episode: Nicole gives us an update on her new real estate adventure. Sucky Moment of Week: Throwback to Season One! Angela shares her 4.5 with an inspired action that involves following your nose. When you say no, you have to say it and mean it. This is an empowering space of honesty and honouring the other person. Setting boundaries can create a comfortable and genuine connection with someone else. Boundaries are a healthy part of relationship building. You don’t always have to respond immediately. Live into a pause . . . this will help you make a mindful decision for yourself. Pick up the phone rather than texting or emailing. Tone is much harder to understand in the written word. Often we are saying yes to avoid what we are supposed to be doing. Focusing on your three big goals each week can help you think through how you are spending your time and what to say “yes” to. AWC Goodies: Check out Angela’s Guide - 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Stress Today on her website at www.angelawagner.com. It will give you 5, simple, easy, and actionable steps that will get you feeling more energized in one day! Free Yoga Class - Download one of Angela’s 60 Minute Power Flow Classes for free at www.angelawagner.com/yoga Resources: 4 Tendencies Quiz with Gretchen Rubin Obligers Video with Gretchen Rubin Episode 33 of Season 1 - The Four Agreements Part One Episode 35 of Season 1 - The Four Agreements Part Two Connect with Angela: Email: angela@angelawagner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaWagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAngelaWagner Web: www.angelawagner.com Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicole.Esquino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.Esquino If this episode sparked something in you, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, leave us a rating and review on iTunes, and tell your friends about us on Facebook, Instagram, or good old-fashioned word of mouth! Thanks for visiting.
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