I Spark Change Podcast
Are you ready to join us in creating a better world? Awesome! Because you’re in the right place. The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of struggle, courage, and hope to help spread positive change and create a better world for all of us.
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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Dr. Neli Augustson, physician, healer, and founder of a direct primary care practice that puts patients before systems. She shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Gabon to experiencing compassionate care in the U.S. for the first time, which fueled her passion fo
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Christian Drapeau, scientist, author, medicinal plant expert, and pioneer in stem cell research. Christian has spent over 30 years in medical research, including two decades focused on stem cells, and pioneered the understanding that stem cells are the body’s natural heal
In this episode, Rick shares a heartfelt story about how he and his wife, Tonya, recently traveled to California to care for her mother after a serious injury. What began as a planned week-long trip turned into nearly two weeks of round-the-clock caregiving, balancing work responsibilities, and finding moments of rest
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Eric Newman, founder and Chief Play Officer of the Roc Solid Foundation and host of the Success and Significance podcast. Eric shares his powerful journey from childhood cancer survivor to social impact visionary, detailing how personal pain became the driving force behin
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Tonya Shellnutt, author, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for trauma recovery and pro-family policy. She shares her raw and redemptive story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, overcoming addiction, and breaking free from generational pain. With deep faith and a heart
In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, community engagement leaders and fierce disability advocates at Cure CMD, a nonprofit advancing research and awareness for congenital muscular dystrophies. Kelly and Avery open up about their deeply personal journeys through misdiagnosis, m
