156: Pursue Your Spark

156: Pursue Your Spark

From Unstuck with Jay Abbasi by Jay Abbasi

March 30, 2026 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 156

About this episode

In this episode, Jay Abbasi and Heike Yates discuss how to reinvent yourself when your current path no longer feels aligned.

What happens when the life that once excited you… no longer fits? Meet Emma. After 30 years in real estate, she’s built a successful career, but lately even picking up the phone feels heavy. The routines that once energized her now feel exhausting. She doesn’t want to quit, but she knows something has to change. In this episode, Jay sits down with Heike Yates, midlife fitness expert, author of Pursue Your Spark, and creator of the Spark Framework. Together, they explore what it really takes to reinvent yourself when your current path no longer feels aligned. From letting go of safety to rebuilding self-trust, Heike shares practical strategies for navigating change without overwhelming yourself, and why progress comes from small, consistent steps, not overnight transformation. Notable Quotes “Leaving safety is gutsy.” — Heike Yates “Progress takes work, effort, consistency, and follow through.” — Heike Yates “You don’t have to jump all at once. Take small steps.” — Heike Yates About Our Guest Heike Yates is a midlife fitness expert, author, and coach with over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Through her Spark Framework, she helps individuals rebuild…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Abbasi

Guest: Heike Yates

Topics covered

  • reinventing yourself
  • midlife fitness
  • personal growth
  • self-trust
  • navigating change

Keywords

  • midlife fitness
  • self-improvement
  • personal development
  • change management
  • small steps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spark Framework

Products: Pursue Your Spark

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