274: Why Worry Doesn’t Work

274: Why Worry Doesn’t Work

What if the worry you carry every day isn’t actually protecting you? This week, Chad sits down with special guest Ashley Hunt to explore a powerful passage from Mavis Karn’s book It’s That Simple: A User’s Manual for Human Beings. Together,...
272: Summer Wellness

272: Summer Wellness

Chad hits pause this week, and he’s inviting you to do the same. In a lighthearted reflection on summer, he speaks directly to the students and educators SPARK serves and reminds us all that rest isn’t something you earn, it’s something you need....
271: Observing Juneteenth with Intention

271: Observing Juneteenth with Intention

History gives us perspective. It reminds us that change is possible, that progress takes courage, and that the work is never truly finished. In this episode, Chad reflects on what Juneteenth means beyond the holiday itself. Freedom is at the heart of this day, but...
270: A New Voice Joins the Team

270: A New Voice Joins the Team

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but if we’re being honest, mental health deserves our attention every month of the year. In this episode, Chad sits down with SPARK’s newest team member, Shawn Adkins, for a fun and candid conversation about all things...
269: No Filter – Real Talk on Mental Health

269: No Filter – Real Talk on Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but if we’re being honest, mental health deserves our attention every month of the year. In this episode, Chad sits down for a candid, heartfelt conversation about the realities of mental health: the stigma that keeps too...