Inner Spark Consulting & Coaching

10/14/2026

Is it just us, or is October flying by?!
We’ve been keeping busy behind the scenes at Inner Spark! We’re working on our class and workshop schedule for 2027, tossing around ideas for a gratitude project, and talking about new ways we can serve our community.
We have some ideas brewing, and we’re excited to share them with you as things come together!
We want to keep creating opportunities for connection, growth, healing, and learning both in our community and beyond. ❤️
What would you love to see from Inner Spark in the coming year? We’d love to hear your ideas!
Rise. Bloom. Become.

10/13/2026

Burnout vs. Compassion Fatigue
They can feel a lot alike, but there’s a difference.
Burnout can happen when you’ve been under too much stress for too long. Too much work, too many responsibilities, not enough support, and feeling like you’re running on empty. There is also larger , systemic issues at play here. ( work place issues, hoops to jump through)
Compassion fatigue can happen when you spend so much time caring for others and being exposed to their pain that you start to feel emotionally drained, disconnected, or have less to give.
You can experience both at the same time.
It doesn’t mean you don’t or shouldn’t care anymore. It may mean you’ve been caring for everyone else without enough time or support to care for yourself.
You can love what you do and still be exhausted by it.
Pay attention to what you’re feeling. You deserve support, too.

10/06/2026

All too often we sit, thinking, hoping something will feel different, when deep down we know something just doesn't fit anymore.
Uncomfortable feelings do not mean you need to immediately change a situation.
But, not every hard season means you need to stay and “tough it out.”
Maybe the question isn't “What should I do?”
Maybe it's simply “What is this feeling trying to tell me?”
Give yourself some space to listen, feel and truly honor your gut.

10/04/2026

The year isn’t over. Neither are you.
If you’re looking at 2026 and thinking, “Well now…that didn’t go the way I planned,” you’re not alone.
Maybe you’re tired.
Maybe you’re disappointed.
Maybe you’re realizing some things just aren’t working anymore.
But, you’re not behind.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
And you don’t have to wait for January to start again.
You are allowed to change your mind and direction.
Rest. Try again. Let something go. Start something new.
There’s still time to rise, bloom, and become.

10/01/2026

You are allowed to step away.
When the news feels out of control.
When social media feels like quicksand.
When every headline brings another reason to feel angry, anxious, or heartbroken.
It is okay to be angry about what is happening in the world.
It is okay to care deeply.
It is also okay to say that’s enough news and social media today.
Put down the phone.
Take a walk.
Sit with people you love.
Do something that reminds you there is still life happening beyond the news and social media.
Channel your anger, fear, and hurt into activities, volunteer work or anything that feels as if it makes a difference to you.
Taking a break doesn't mean you don't care. You can come back to it. You can work on making a difference.
Being informed does not mean you need to take it all on.
You don't have to consume every tragedy to prove that you care.
Sometimes stepping back is how we give our emotions room to breathe so we can come back with the ability to keep caring, keep connecting, and keep showing up.
You can be angry. You can care. And you can take a break.

09/29/2026

Let's talk about consent.
We don't have to know every detail of a situation in the news to have a bigger conversation about consent, boundaries, accountability, and how we talk about people who have been harmed.
Consent is not something we assume.
Consent is not something we owe.
Not because someone bought you dinner.
Not because you're in a relationship.
Not because you've had s*x before.
Not because you've reached some mythical “point of no return.”
Consent is ongoing. And it should be enthusiastic.
Clothing isn't consent.
Flirting isn't consent.
Going home with someone isn't consent.
Previous s*xual activity isn't consent.
Being quiet, freezing, becoming confused, or not fighting back does not mean someone wanted what was happening. Our nervous systems don't always respond to danger the way we think they should.
Here's the part I really want us to think about.
We shouldn't only teach people how not to be harmed.
We also need to teach people how not to become the person who causes harm.
Teach consent.
Teach boundaries.
Teach respect.
Teach people to notice when someone is uncomfortable.
Teach that “no” means stop.
Teach that uncertainty means pause, check in, and make sure everyone is ENTHUSIASTICALLY consenting.
And teach that another person's body is never something we are entitled to.
Prevention isn't just teaching people how to avoid danger.
Prevention is also teaching people not to become the danger.
We can talk about safety without blaming the person who was harmed.
We can talk about prevention without asking why they were there.
Accountability doesn't belong to the person who was harmed for not preventing someone else's choices.
Accountability belongs with the person who crossed the boundary and, when applicable, with those who knowingly encouraged, enabled, endorsed, or chose to ignore harm.
Your body is yours.
Their body is theirs.
Consent matters.
Enthusiastic consent matters.
Accountability matters.

09/29/2026

Guess Who’s Back?!
Vacation was wonderful, but it’s time to get back to the good stuff!
I am back in the office and catching up on phone calls, messages, and emails. If you reached out while I was away, I’ll be getting back to you as soon as I can!
Thank you for your patience while I was away and for giving me the space to rest and recharge. It’s good to be back!
Frankie

09/14/2026

A Little Vacation Reminder!

Hello, all! Just a reminder that Frankie will be on vacation September 16–26.

Phone calls, messages, and emails will be returned when I’m back in the office.

Thank you for your patience while I take a little time to rest, recharge, and enjoy some time away.

See you soon!

09/10/2026

Not everyone who is struggling looks like they are struggling.
Sometimes it looks like withdrawal, irritability, giving things away, or saying, “I'm just so tired.”
And sometimes, there may be no obvious signs at all.
We don't need to become experts at recognizing every warning sign. But we can become people who notice, ask, and listen.
Ask the questions. Even the hard ones.
“Are you okay?”
“How have you really been doing?”
“I'm here if you need me.”
And don't be afraid to ask directly:
“Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself or su***de?”
You don't have to have the perfect words. You don't have to fix someone's pain.
Sometimes being willing to sit with someone in the hard moment is more powerful than we realize.
Check in. Listen. Stay connected.
You never know when a simple moment of connection might remind someone that they don't have to carry everything alone.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about su***de, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

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09/10/2026

Today is a good day to celebrate yourself. No particular reason other than it is a day that ends with Y.

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