
Spark Connection
Our world is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before, yet so many of us feel disconnected and alone. In Spark Connection, host Anna Lucas engages in conversations with friends, colleagues, researchers and leaders who each contribute their unique expertise when it comes to enhancing our wellbeing, by cultivating connection and building community, within our lives and our organizations. Please join us as together we explore themes of wellbeing, mindfulness, relationships, compassion, community, and of course, connection. Let’s build a network of conversation, learning from each other, and celebrating all it means to be human. It starts with a Spark! Theme song 'Spark' is by Connor Garvey & cover photo by Leonard Von Bibra.
Episodes
15 episodes
... and that's a wrap! Reflections, lessons and learnings from season one with Anna Lucas
Join your host, Anna Lucas, as she looks back on season one of the Spark Connection podcast. In this episode Anna reflects on her original intention with this project, to "live boldly and lead with love." In this season one wrap, she shares tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:18

Fairness, Worthiness and Wellness with Isaac Prilleltensky
In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with my teacher, advisor, and someone I deeply respect: Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky. Together we discuss a more holistic, ecological definition of what it means to be well as individuals, organiza...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:11

Building Bridges for Community Wellbeing with Julie Rusk
In this week's episode, I am super lucky to have the opportunity to speak with/geek out with Julie Rusk on all things related to community wellbeing. Julie has spent her career working within and between organizations, including a significant p...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:42

Awakening Compassion, Part II: A Master Class with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline
In the second half of this masterclass with Jane Dutton, PhD and Monica Worline, PhD, Jane and Monica tease apart the concept of compassion fatigue and share what the research says when it comes to the distinctions between compassion fatigue, b...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:36

Awakening Compassion, Part I: A Masterclass with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline
Spark Connection is back from our summer break with a very special two-part conversation with Dr. Jane Dutton and Dr. Monica Worline. In this first part of our conversation, we have the opportunity to 'meet' Jane and Monica, learn about their p...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:32

Spiritual Liberation, Intentional Living, and Permission to Feel with Ve'Lyn Crosby
In this week's episode, I am joined by Ve'lyn Crosby. In our conversation, Ve'lyn tells us about her personal journey from corporate consulting to becoming a spiritual life coach and intentional living guide. She shares about her experience of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:15

Turning Busyness to Magic through Bite-Sized Self-Care with Emily Schickli
In this episode of Spark Connection, I am joined by my friend Emily Schickli. Emily is a triple-certified Life Coach, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Master with a Masters in English and Curriculum Design from the University of Chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:10

Little Challenges & Small Habits for Big Impact with Katie Elliot
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this special episode of Spark Connection, I am joined by Katie Elliot, a writer, educator, habit coach and organizational consultant, specializing in wellbeing and behavior change. In our co...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:04

Exploring Buddhism, Compassion, the Mind, Body, and Trauma with Miles Bukiet
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Miles Bukiet. In our conversation, Miles shares about his journey over the last 10 years from living as a monk in Thailand, to completing two years of solitary retreat (ie: living in a cabin in the wood...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:01:34

Radical Compassion, Black Veganism, and Antiracism with Dr. Rev. Christopher Carter
In this episode I am joined by Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter, an Assistant Professor of Theology at the University of San Diego, a Faith in Food Fellow at Farm Forward, and the lead pastor of The Loft in Westwood, California. In our conversation,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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57:33

Rituals for Wellbeing with Jan Stanley
In this episode I am joined by Jan Stanley, a consultant, facilitator and celebrant, specializing in harnessing the power of rituals to enhance wellbeing both individually and collectively. In our conversation, Jan describes the difference betw...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:24

Special Bonus: Micromoments Meditation with Cindy & Anna
We hope you will join us for this brief mindfulness exercise as we reflect on today's themes of culture, identity, micromoments, and finding a sense of home within us. We invite you to find a quiet place, close your eyes, and give yourself the ...
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Season 1
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6:36

Exploring Culture, Identity, Mindfulness and Micromoments with Cindy Chou
In this episode, Cindy Chou, the founder of the Micromoments Institute, shares about her cross-cultural journey of living, learning, and traveling around the world. In our conversation, we explore themes of culture, identity, positive psycholog...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:39

...it starts with a spark!
In this episode, you will have the opportunity to meet your host Anna Lucas and learn about her professional background working within and between diverse communities across the US. Anna provides an overview of the field of positive psychology,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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12:10

Introducing Spark Connection with Anna Lucas
Our world is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before, yet so many of us feel disconnected and alone. In Spark Connection, host Anna Lucas engages in conversations with friends, colleagues, researchers and leaders who each contri...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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0:26
