{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F921ebe3a-68ec-4f4c-ae80-fd5bec6e8c46","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Living Intentionally and Taking the Next Right Step with Steve Ward\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/921ebe3a-68ec-4f4c-ae80-fd5bec6e8c46\"></iframe>","title":"Living Intentionally and Taking the Next Right Step with Steve Ward","description":"In this Soul Sparks episode, host Saima talks with Steve Ward, founder of Life Improvement Steps, about how living intentionally can transform your life no matter where you are. Steve shares how decades in the business world, addiction struggles, and family challenges led him to develop a practical life philosophy centered on \u201ctaking the next right step.\u201d Drawing on lessons from recovery, neuroscience, and spiritual wisdom, Steve explains how small, consistent steps can help us break free from destructive cycles, find purpose, and rebuild with clarity. This episode is a grounded, heartfelt reminder that anyone can start again with focus and courage.\nAbout the Guest:Steve Ward is the founder of Life Improvement Steps, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping individuals live intentionally through practical steps. After a 38-year corporate career and personal battles with addiction, Steve shifted his life\u2019s mission toward guiding others to healing, purpose, and resilience.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nThe \u201cnext right step\u201d philosophy is rooted in recovery and validated by psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual teachings.\n\n\nSmall, intentional actions can lead to life-changing momentum, especially when you feel overwhelmed.\n\n\nUnderstanding your meaning, purpose, identity, contribution, and community can shift your entire worldview.\n\n\nEveryone struggles, and it\u2019s important to acknowledge challenges instead of isolating.\n\n\nOrganizational wellness begins with people; personal well-being at home impacts performance at work.\n\n\nTransformation doesn\u2019t have an expiration date\u2014you can redefine your life at any stage.\n\n\n\u00a0\nConnect with Steve Ward:Website: https://lifeimprovementsteps.com\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS &amp; BE A GUEST:\n\n\nTune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nOUR SERVICES\n\n\nBusiness Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\n\n\nIndividual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/\n\n\nShare Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory\n\n\nSTAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!\u2022 Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavik\u2022 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik\u2022 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/\u2022 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\u2022 Linkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavik\u2022 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/\u2022 Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclub\u2022 Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/\nSHARE YOUR REVIEW\n\n\nShare your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/\n\n\nShare a video Testimonial and it will be displayed on our website - https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcastshow #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthandwellnesspodcast #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #trending #tiktok #tiktokviral #explore #trendingvideo #youtube #motivation #inspiration #positivity #mindset #selflove #success","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/31f4af9e-cc4e-409a-98fb-653e1f193907/mtdlnc5qcgc.jpg"}