What if change isn’t a breakthrough moment… but a series of quiet returns? In Soul Sparks, hosted by Nazish, we unpack why lasting transformation rarely happens overnight—and why that’s not a failure, it’s reality.

This episode is for anyone tired of the all-or-nothing cycle: the big promises, the pressure, the crash back to square one. Kerisma Vere shares how nervous system safety, self-compassion, and tiny steps can rebuild self-trust—bringing joy, creativity, and steadiness back into your life.

Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and the author of The Light Switch Myth, focused on compassionate, non-all-or-nothing healing. She shares lived insight from a major personal breakdown that reshaped her relationship with self-worth.

1. 00:00 — The “light switch” myth and why healing is gradual
2. 03:10 — When a breakdown becomes a turning point
3. 07:05 — Why we chase instant change (and where it comes from)
4. 11:20 — The rainbow metaphor: stop chasing the “pot of gold”
5. 15:05 — Trauma, survival strategies, and why slowness is wisdom
6. 19:10 — The staircase method: small steps that actually stick
7. 23:30 — Joy, play, and creativity as part of healing (not a reward)

1. Replace “all at once” goals with one-step commitments you can repeat.
2. Track progress by stability, not intensity (less crash = real growth).
3. When frustration spikes, pause—don’t push (like the muffin-tin lesson).
4. Ask: “Do I want this, or do I think I should?” to reduce pressure-driven change.
5. Build change through loving actions, not just positive decisions.

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5. Book: "The Light Switch Myth: Contemporary Approaches to Creating Lasting Change"
6. Also offers: 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice guide
7. Available for sliding scale coaching and free...