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How did Richard Ford's cat influence his work as a novelist? HOW is Chuck Close's portraiture driven by his inability to remember faces? What pivotal moment helped Rosanne Cash understand the healing power of the stage? Creativity is an elusive subject. We enjoy its fruits—movies, novels...

“For a woman to return to wholeness, she must be reunited with her own central fire,” says Lisa Marchiano. For any woman who has set aside her authentic self to fit into a social role, here is an empowering guide with insights, guidance, and inner practices for recovering the fiercely brave spirit that lies within.

Strengthen and deepen your relationships with this "much-needed" (Harville Hendrix, PhD) guide that has sold over one million copies, through revelatory practical exercises, seven profound conversations, and sage advice from “the best couple’s therapist in the world” (John Gottman, PhD...

What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer.

In our Spark, Pastor Heather Thomas hosts conversations with different people about their spiritual practices and habits that help them cultivate deeper love. Listen in and let it spark ideas for how you can cultivate your own practices in everyday life.

Spark, hosted by Kellee Marlow, on KXSF.FM in San Francisco, focuses on curated conversations with change-leaders and influencers- to inform minds, inspire ideas and ignite innovation. Basically, conversations that enable us to transcend beyond what we believe we are capable of.

Narratives about decision making are often inadvertently tailored primarily to men. Meanwhile, narratives about women in business overlook decision making or offer advice that is unhelpful and can even backfire. How Women Decide fills this gap. It takes on the very real psychological and cultural obstacles women face, asks how these affect decision making, and suggests practical changes for approaching important choices.

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, speaker, and entrepreneur, helps us unite the yin and yang of creativity - the dynamic new ideas with the dogged effort. He shows why we won't get far if we rely on the spark without the grind or the grind without the spark. What the world really needs are the creators who can hold the two in balance. This audiobook offers surprising insights and practical advice about how to fan the sparks and make the grind more productive.

Wir vergessen so oft, was wirklich in uns steckt — unser Leuchten, unsere Wahrheit, unsere eigene Schöpferkraft. Die Folgen erinnern dich daran, zurück zu dir zu kommen: zu deiner Natur, zu deiner Ganzheit und zu den Entscheidungen, die dein Leben wirklich erfüllen. Ein Impuls, der dich daran erinnert, mutig zu sprechen, ehrlich zu handeln und ein Leben zu bauen, auf das du am Ende mit Stolz und Liebe zurückblickst.

Welcome to Chasing the Spark! We're Katie and Heather—two women, two sisters and one mission: finding the sparks in life's everyday chaos, all while connecting with others along the way. We're moms, we're multitaskers, and we're juggling homes, careers, kids, and everything in between. But this podcast? It's our chance to carve out something just for us, to connect with you and each other. Each week, we chat about the mess and the magic of life: from the rollercoaster of motherhood to the books that light us up, the cleaning products that actually work (hallelujah!), career challenges, and ...

One of the things this book will teach you is that there is no single path to creativity. You have something in common with Einstein, Michelangelo, Steve Jobs, Stephen Spielberg, and any famous thinker, inventor, or artist that ever lived. Not everyone can be an Einstein, a Michelangelo, a Jobs, or a Spielberg, but tapping into that innate creativity is something everyone can do.

We found out we’re both Autistic and ADHD. Finally, decades of our lives make sense.But we’re still burning out. Still masking. Still watching “simple” tasks defeat us while everyone else seems fine.Because the key we found didn’t unlock a fix. It unlocked a remembering.This brain isn’t flawed—it’s ancestral. You don’t need to change yourself, you just need to change your world.I’m Adria Sophia Melichar, an AuDHD coach who’s spent over a decade guiding hundreds who don’t fit the mold to find their own way forward.This podcast weaves lived experience, practical ecosystem...

How do experiences shape what we bring into the world? In The Human Spark, pioneering psychologist Jerome Kagan offers an unflinching examination of personal, moral, and cultural development that solidifies his place as one of the most influential psychologists of the past century. In this definitive analysis of the factors that shape the human mind, Kagan explores the tension between biology and the environment.

A bold new synthesis of paleontology, archaeology, genetics, and anthropology that overturns misconceptions about race, war and peace, and human nature itself, answering an age-old question: What made humans so exceptional among all the species on Earth? Creativity. It is the secret of what...

In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects -- men and women, some rich, some poor -- from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies -- the most complete ever done anywhere in the world -- and the subjects' individual...

Biweekly episodes. Gratitude saves lives, let it save yours. Ignite the fire of positive change with the Sparks of Gratitude. Randy Sparks hosts this podcast with interviews from amazing and inspiring people sharing wisdom and experience and how gratitude has impacted their lives. We believe gratitude can change and save lives. Ignite the fire inside you with the sparks of gratitude.

Start your day with a spark of faith and hope! "Faith Sparks: Daily Inspiration & Hope" delivers uplifting messages, encouraging stories, and powerful scripture to nourish your soul and ignite your spirit. Through brief yet profound daily episodes, this podcast will guide you toward a deeper connection with God, providing comfort, guidance, and strength for your everyday journey. Whether you're seeking encouragement during challenging times, desiring a renewed sense of purpose, or simply longing for a moment of peace and inspiration, "Faith Sparks" is here to illuminate your path. Join us as ...

The Spark Cast is a new podcast aimed at teenagers talking all about mental health and wellbeing. With a guest every episode, the Spark UK team chat to them all about their areas of expertise.

Feeling sluggish or lacking inspiration? Need a quick jolt of motivation to conquer your day?"The Motivation Spark: Daily Boost in 5" delivers precisely what you need! Each short, impactful episode is packed with powerful affirmations, inspiring stories, and actionable tips designed to ignite your inner drive and propel you forward.Whether you're facing a challenging task, battling self-doubt, or simply seeking a daily dose of encouragement, this podcast is your go-to source for a quick and effective motivation boost. Join us every day for a 5-minute burst of energy that will leave you feeling...

Spark of Courage promotes healing through storytelling. Your host is Alecs Dragne, a writer, healer and empath. The purpose of this podcast is to invite and hold space for those of us who suffer with chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation. Trauma deepens when we are by ourselves with our pain. Alecs believes that the path toward healing becomes clearer when we take action and dare shine a light on the dark sides of our psyches. You can heal and all you need... is a spark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.