Sparkles Podcast

As therapists and coaches, we learn a lot of techniques of the trade. While it’s important to exercise these standards of care, there is another aspect to healing that is more elusive. You could call this the art of healing. In this episode we explore what that means and howRead More …

Internal Monologue! You know that voice inside your head that comments on things?… Oh, wait, maybe you don’t know! Recently there has been a lot of discussion about the idea of an “internal monologue” and the fact that not everyone has one. We realized one of us has a chattyRead More …

It may look different for everyone, but most of us can identify with the inner part of themselves that always wants to share a negative opinion. In this episode, Boonie and Rachel talk about what their inner critics look like and how they’ve learned to live with this little protectiveRead More …

Thank you for being a friend! Whether you love the idea of friendship or feel squidgy about it, this episode has got you covered. Although it seems like we asked a few more questions than we answered! Including: What’s love got to do with it? How do Western vs. non-WesternRead More …

**If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-8255** In this episode, Boonie and Rachel discuss a topic that has touched both of our lives, as well as manyRead More …

If you enjoy something and are good at it, is that always to the detriment of something else? Or perhaps it’s normal for some people to like and be good at a variety of different things. In this episode, Boonie and Rachel explore the art of exploration and why modernRead More …

Welcome back, Sparklers! We’re excited to return and share our musings with all of you. Here are some highlights of our conversation: Boonie talks about her recent battle with depression and how it can feel like a dark, familiar, and not always welcome friend: “I started isolating myself, but itRead More …

What happens when you follow your bliss? Maybe you got a degree in art or literature and are thinking, “Now what?” In this episode, Boonie and Rachel explore what it’s like to be a creative person in a world that tells us we should share our gifts, on the oneRead More …

Boundaries are a big deal. They define where we end and another person begins. They also can be tricky to define and maintain. What happens when our boundaries are too fuzzy? What about when they are too strict? And what about when our boundaries are violated? In this episode, BoonieRead More …

Different ways of thinking produce different results — and that’s a good thing! In this episode, Boonie and Rachel dive into what it’s like to be an intuitive or creative thinker in a culture that highly values pragmatism. Even though there aren’t as many of us in the world, weRead More …

Let’s get uncomfortable, everybody! Sex, money, parenting, religion and politics — it’s all on the table in this episode. Boonie and Rachel explore their own thoughts and experiences with these taboo topics, as well as discuss why they’re so hard to talk about in the first place. Get courageous withRead More …

  What does it mean to be an expert, and who gets to decide that? Boonie & Rachel tackle the idea of imposter syndrome and share how it shows up in their lives. Listen to find out whether or not they feel like imposters at the end of the show!Read More …

How do you know when it’s time to quit? What does it mean to be called a “quitter?” Don’t worry, we’re going to continue with Sparkles Podcast! But in this episode, we tackle the topic of quitting, especially when you’re a person who has a lot of interests and aRead More …

What Is the Enneagram? In this episode we welcome our first guest! Christine Tomasello is an expert on the Enneagram. She discusses what this personality system is and how it can help improve our lives. Our conversation focuses mainly on Enneagram Type 2 (Rachel & Christine) and Type 4 (Boonie).Read More …

Social media has turned the world upside down, for better or worse. In this first episode of Season 2, Boonie & Rachel tackle the ideas of friendship, human connection, and the need to be seen.   Quotes “In a way, social media has almost become the air that we breathe.”Read More …

Nurturing Your Intuition Being an intuitive in the world can be confusing, and it can also be great. In this episode, Boonie and Rachel encourage their fellow intuitives to be brave and know their value. They take a look at an article from Personality Hacker about ways to develop aRead More …

Feeling unproductive can be distressing for many of us. We might find ourselves in an existential crisis or think we aren’t good enough. Yet sometimes being stuck or having downtime can be also a blessing, if we have the courage to see it that way. It gives us time toRead More …

  Can playing video games really lead to an addiction or a disorder? Or maybe it’s a tool for coping that sometimes goes too far. There may be things we’re looking for in video games that we’re missing in our real life. And there also may be things we learn fromRead More …

Being an HSP (highly sensitive person) can be magical and exhausting at the same time.  In this episode of Sparkles Podcast, Boonie and Rachel discuss what being an HSP is like, and they explore questions such as: Can I be an extroverted HSP? If I’m hangry all the time, doesRead More …

  Can video gaming really be a disorder? Are the stereotypes of gamers true? What’s underneath excessive gaming? Boonie and Rachel tackle these topics and also share some of their personal experiences with video games and people who love them.   Quotes “It’s never really about the game.” “Instead ofRead More …

What is self-care, anyway? Boonie and Rachel explore living in a world that both promotes self-care as necessary and condemns it as selfish. Self-care can feel like just another thing to check off on your list of duties. But what if it’s more about fun and play? What does good self-care lookRead More …

  Boonie and Rachel are big fans of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Although they aren’t experts, they’re fascinated with the way this tool can help people communicate and bring them together. This episode includes a discuss of the “cognitive functions” of the MBTI, particularly those for ENFPs and INFPs.  Read More …

Boonie and Rachel have a lot of experience with psychotherapy — from both sides of the couch. Boonie is now a coach for artists, geeks, and gamers, and Rachel is a licensed therapist for the creative community. In this episode, we hope to demystify the therapeutic process, and we also discussRead More …

  Sparkles Podcast shares its intro episode. Listen to a sneak peek on topics Rachel & Boonie will speak on, as well as parts of their personality. Rachel Moore (INFP) is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works with the creative community. Boonie Sripom (ENFP) is a college counselorRead More …