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In this episode, Val takes us on her journey of becoming a professional figure skater growing up. Val shares the impact of losing her dad at a young age and how it affected the family. We discuss the dedication and sacrifice she and her family put into creating the life she dreamed of living. Val and lets us in on what it was like when she was forced to stop skating and how it affected her view for it felt as if she didn't know who she was without being the figure skater. We discuss eating disorders and how what it's like being in the depth of one, the hiding it, being strict to when and how much you eat and also what it was like recognizing it, asking and seeking help and now what it's like being on the recovery side of living with one. Val gives insights on how she transformed herself into becoming a professional public speaker, author and peak performance coach.  This episode is only a tiny view of what is an extraordinary life and therefore there is going to be another episode coming to make sure we get it all. If you enjoyed this episode please let us know by tagging us on the socials Facebook  Val Hearon Jones  Candice Axford  IG @tankgirlvaljones @sparkplugwellness  Please Rate & Review the podcast it very appreciated. 

In this episode, Tash and I have a conversation on learning how to know and understand your needs within life and how to release the energies that are no longer serving you. Tash shares with us how she tried for years to change everything in her life only to find that everything she was changing was an outside factor to what was really needing healing and that was within her. She lets us in how she sought out help by taking different courses and even seeing a therapist, she started to uncover the emotions, beliefs and values that were presenting themselves and leaned into them to understand how they were playing out within her life.  Tash shares some techniques she learnt to channel energy and how to bring yourself to the here and now. Tash goes deep by sharing some life experiences that lead her to the work she does with helping individuals show up fully and being intuitive with seeking freedom in your life and abundance within all areas of you.  This episode is a gem of inspiration, insights, real-life stories and ways to start healing from the inside.  if you enjoyed this episode please let us know by tagging us on the socials  Facebook: Tash McCormick and Candice Axford  Rate and review the podcast for it helps get the value of my guest out to more listeners and lets me know i am on the right track to providing what inspiration and value. 

In this episode, I got the honour of connecting with Caren Cooper and Benjamin Jenkins two individuals who attended the Influencers summit a 4-day free event put together by Brendon Burchard. He gathered together the top-notch high performing influencers in todays Entrepreneur, personal development, marketing world and more. During the podcast episode I ask them what lead them to the summit, what their take aways were and what they are now doing with all the information the learnt and inspiration they got. This episode is fun, filled with incredible insights, stories and strategies to help get inspired, connect and help you move forward within your life. If you enjoyed this episode please let us know by tagging us on the socials IG @benjenkins2022 @carenc1123 @sparkplugwellness also please rate and review the podcast for truly does help get the value of my guest out to more listeners and let's me know I am on the right track to providing you with what you want to hear and know. Thank you

In this episode, Laura and I have conversations on,where and how she grew up, What desired her to pursue a career in the fitness industry and how she lives within her purpose of living through God.  Laura shares her thoughts on the word coach and what means, her answer is powerful, she first shares what the idea of a coach is but then shares what a coach actually should be.  We talk about the power in JUST Showing Up in life and what it can do for you and the impact it can create within your world. We discuss the significance of understanding our needs and lauras shares some tips and value on how to discover YOUR needs in life. We share insights in on beliefs and values and how we implement them into how We show up as coaches. Lauras shares the impact she has had with having mentors, leaders and coaches and shares some influencing moments of her life where she has grown within utilizing what she has learnt through all of them.Laura truly shares alot of purposeful value in this episode. If you liked this episode please let us know by tagging us on the socials Ig @laurajones_jsf & @sparkplugwellness also please Rate and Review the podcast for it help more listeners heat my guest value and allows for me to know I am on the right track. Thank you and love you!

In this episode Kurtis shares his story of  his dream as a professional hockey player and how he has had to transition is mindset on only being a professional hockey player to being a man who has more to him then just hockey skills life and busy schedule. He share about his time playing in the NHL and how her is working on getting back up there but more importantly Kurtis shares what he is doing off the ice with is advocating for the LGBTQ community and so much more. This man is a true impact maker and sharing his voice for those who feel they cant speak. He is man of action. If you enjoyed this episode please let us know by tagging us on the IG @kurtisgaberial & @sparkplugwellness also please rate and review the podcast for it truly does help get the value of my guest out to more listeners thank you

In this episode Mike and have a conversation on coaching, building his business the Strong coach, the power that communication has and so much more. Mike is a man full incredible insights on bringing fitpros and coaches beyond the workout aspect of the fitness industry and truly helps provide them all with a more holistic approach that serves a human as whole, their mind, body and soul. If you enjoyed this episode please let's us know by tagging us on the IG at @mike.beldsoe & @sparkplugwellness also please subscribe and rate the podcast for it truly does help. Thank you

In this episode, Jeff and I have a conversation about his past history of drug addiction and how simple it is for someone who even with dreams and goals can get caught up in a life of addiction if not careful of who your choosing to surround yourself with and what your choosing to do with your time.  We discuss the power of choice to choose yourself in the hard times and when feeling like there is no way out, Its showing strength in asking for help and saying I need change. Jeff Shares the power of a support team who holds you accountable doesn't take your lack of ownership and most importantly loves you unconditionally. He lets us in on how Fitness Quest10 the greatest gym in Sandiego run By Todd Durkin was a Saving grace and the place of true life-changing transformation in all areas of his life. Jeff lets us in on how within only a short time being at fitness quest 10 he fell back into his bad habit and with the help of his girlfriend( now wife) and todd giving him the chance to choose help and recovery, Jeff gave himself the fighting chance to be better than he was before and decided rehab. When he returned Todd had a contract for him to sign in order for him to be accountable to his success and let's just say since then Jeff has come a long way within his career at  Fitness Quest10 and trains athletes from professionals to high school as well as anyone looking to move and improve themselves. Jeff thrives on creating time for his wife and son and never lets a moment go by without being grateful for life.  This Episode is a powerful story and full of inspiration. there is something for everyone to connect too and I am so happy to be able to deliver such an impactful episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share with us on the social media  Instagram  @jeffbristol  @Sparkplugwellness  @fitnessQuest10  Facebook  Jeff Bristol  Candice Axford  Please also rate and review the podcast for it helps get the value of my guest out to more listeners and also lets me know i am on the right track!  Much love and thank you 

Within this episode Ira Davis shares how he taken on the name the chief dream diver and how God shared with him his purpose while in a deep of time of pray and listen after serving in the Army and being dismissed for reason he discusses in the episode. IRA shares the importance of not falling into needing quick gratification because that if your dream is a GOD size dream than it's going to take God's time to achieve it. We discuss the importance of where your energy is going and how it's going there because you need to choose wisely for its investment in your time. This episode is passionate, purposeful and full of motivation and inspiration combined with ways to utilize all within you to become all that you you were called out to be. If you like this episode please tag us on the social media, Instagram is @chiefdreamdiver & @sparkplugwellness also please rate and review the podcast for it helps get the value of my guest out there to more listeners and let's me know I am on the right track to providing the best podcast for you my amazing listeners! Thank you love you all!

In this episode Peter Twist and I have a conversation on what sparked is desire to buld his company Twist Perfromace and all it entailed to get it up and running to mainting the high level of success it has reached. Peter talks about power in movement and all it truly takes to go beyond just repetition and daily activities. He shares with me the season of cancer that he went through and how it has impacted. Taught him to truly be there for himself and in order to thrive you have to choose daily to live. He let's us in on mindset and so much more. This was truly a heartfelt conversation full of inspiration, knowledge, strategies to use and so much more. If you enjoy this episode please like, subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review for it truly does help get my guest value you out there to more listeners and let's me know I am on the right track. Also please tag Peter and I on social media letting us know what you think! @coachpetertwist & @sparkplugwellness truly appreciate you all so very much.

PART 2: Joseph jumps right in and shares his past story of when he was playing basketball and how he used what happened to push forward and look ahead and how he has used it as fuel. He let's us in on the strategies and steps he has taken to build his fitness business. We talk the power of momentum and seeking out those who are or have been where you are wanting to go in life. We also dive deep into Resiliency and how this is one thing he has and continues to develope within himself and how he is shares his wisdom, insights and life experiences with others to help them become resilient within their life. GIVE AWAY ALERT listen to part 1 and 2, tag josef and I on the socials showing your listening. Instagram @sparkplugwellness @coachpapajosef Facebook Candice Axford, Josef serfaty also DM me the answer to where josef and I met.. this is in part 1 and what is Joseph's sign off saying for his mindfully Resilient podcast? Share with a friend. If you do any or all of these you get point. 4points total meaning your name is the draw 4x. Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast for it truly does help me get my guest value out there to most listeners and let's me know o am on the right track of providing. Thank you and love you all!