Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 33: Reclaiming the Spirit in a World Obsessed with the Mind - A Conversation with Author, Jules Kuroda
In this heart-expanding episode, Katie welcomes Jules Kuroda—corporate hippie, wanderer, and author of The N8 Self—for a conversation that blends humor, depth, and soul-level truth. Together, they explore a profound yet often overlooked part of our existence: the N8 self—our spiritual essence that lives beyond mind, heart, and body.
Jules invites us to ask the big questions, but in bite-sized, tangible ways:
🔹 What if fulfillment isn’t found in success, but in soulful connection?
🔹 What if creativity isn’t childish, but a sacred spark?
🔹 What if the language of your spirit is connection—not logic or emotion?
Drawing from coaching, cultural wisdom (including her time living in Japan), and real-life stories—including an unforgettable Cinderella-sized pumpkin carving moment—Jules reveals why Western culture struggles with the spirit, and what we can reclaim if we dare to dream, play, and connect.
Mic-drop Moments:
- “The mind speaks in thoughts. The heart in emotions. The body in action. But the spirit? The spirit speaks in connection.”
- “We’re not just in a mental health crisis. We’re in a spiritual one.”
- “The purpose of life is… discovering the purpose of life.”
This episode is for the thinkers, seekers, and soul-led humans who suspect there’s more to life than hustle, goals, and checklists. It's a reminder that you are more than your mind and body—and it's time we talked about that.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Get a copy of Jules' book: The N8 Self
- Learn more on Jules' website: N8self.com
Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.