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 …
Author: Boonie Sripom
16 It Takes All Kinds
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 …
15 Taboo Things
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 …
14 Imposter Syndrome
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 …
13 Quitting
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 …
12 Enneagram
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 …
11 Social Media
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 …
10 Nurturing Intuition
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 …
9 Courage & Creativity
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 …
8 Video Games part II
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 from videoRead More …