Igniting Your Inner Spark: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs with Stephanie James

In this episode of the Dr. K Show, host Dr. Michael Karlfeldt interviews Stephanie James, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Stephanie discusses her book "The Spark: Ignite Your Best Life" and her work as host of the motivational radio show and podcast "The Spark with Stephanie James." The conversation explores how we can connect with our inner essence and overcome limiting beliefs that prevent us from living our best lives. Stephanie explains that "the spark" is our divine essence that already exists within us but often gets covered by distractions and limiting beliefs formed during childhood. She emphasizes that the first seven years of life are particularly formative as children absorb information like sponges without the ability to discern truth from falsehood. Stephanie shares practical techniques for identifying these limiting beliefs, including journaling exercises that examine different life areas and creating powerful affirmations paired with concrete action steps to rewire negative thought patterns. The interview takes a personal turn when Stephanie shares her own journey through family trauma. At age 13, her parents went through a "horrific divorce" that shattered her childhood and led her to believe she couldn't rely on anyone. This limiting belief manifested as self-reliance that appeared positive but prevented deeper connections. Through intentional work with affirmations like "I'm completely loved and supported by the universe," Stephanie experienced profound transformation when neighbors and friends rallied around her during a crisis, demonstrating that she could indeed receive support from others. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of "befriending ourselves" through consistent daily practices that help us show up for ourselves. She suggests starting with just 10 minutes of silence each morning to ground in the body and creating personalized routines that nourish our physical, mental, and spiritual needs. The conversation concludes with the powerful message that we don't need to earn love or find happiness outside ourselves—we already are the love we seek. By surrendering our need to control and trusting in life, we open ourselves to miracles and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

• Stephanie James, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, discusses her book "The Spark: Ignite Your Best Life" and her journey of helping others overcome life challenges and trauma.
• Stephanie explains that "the spark" is our divine essence that already exists within us, but often gets covered by limiting beliefs and distractions that prevent us from connecting with our true selves.
• Through personal examples, Stephanie shares how identifying and challenging limiting beliefs—like her own belief that "I can't rely on anybody"—can transform relationships and open us to receiving support from others.
• Stephanie emphasizes the importance of "befriending ourselves" through daily practices like meditation, journaling, and creating morning routines that help us show up for ourselves consistently.
• The interview highlights how childhood experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves and the world, with Stephanie sharing her own story of family trauma at age 13 and her eventual realization that "you don't have to go out and find something to make you happy... you are the love."

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