Sparkles and Sunshine
by Rachael and Ericha
Latest episode
Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 10- Chelsea and the Yuck Free Zone!
Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 10- Chelsea and the Yuck Free Zone!
About this podcast
Sparkles and Sunshine is a podcast about finding joy, resilience, and connection in the beautifully messy experience of being human. Hosted by two music therapists, the show blends honest conversations about parenting, professional life, personal growth, and the tools that help us navigate life's challenges—with plenty of laughter along the way.
Episodes
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 10- Chelsea and the Yuck Free Zone! · 1 h 8 minSend us Fan Mail ☀️✨ EPISODE 10 IS HERE! Big Personality, Fun-Sized Package, and a Whole Lot of SPARKLE! 🎙️💖 What do music therapy, DEI, professional burnout, Animal Crossing, a…
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 9- Jim aka Mr. Toad · 1 h 19 minSend us Fan Mail ☀️✨ EPISODE 9 IS HERE! Grab the tissues… and prepare to meet Mr. Toad! 🐸💛🎙️ What do dementia, 49 years of marriage, a man nicknamed "Toad," questionable…
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 8- Todd "Your presence matters" · 1 h 35 minSend us Fan Mail ☀️✨ EPISODE 8 IS HERE! And the Force is STRONG with this one! 🌈🎙️ What do music therapy, legislative advocacy, autism, Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, and a…
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 7- Ava and April "Sometimes you have to make a choice that just joy." · 1 h 23 minSend us Fan Mail ✨ EPISODE 7 IS HERE! ✨ What do punk music, music therapy, birthday-stealing seagulls, chaotic cats, social media detoxes, burnout, Italian ice, and a whole lot…
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episde 6 with Heather · 1 h 28 minSend us Fan Mail ✨ EPISODE 6 IS HERE! ✨ What do rainbow heart-shaped glasses, truffle potato chips, broken dreams hiding in your hair, parenting fails, imposter phenomenon…
- Sparkles and Sunshine After Dark 1 · 49 minSend us Fan Mail Every five episodes, the lights go down and the conversation gets a little more candid. Welcome to Sparkles & Sunshine After Dark—a recurring bonus series where…
- Episode 5: Connection over Perfection with Becca · 1 h 41 minSend us Fan Mail This week on the Sparkles and Sunshine Podcast, we welcome Rebecca “Becca” Barnard—a professor, clinician, mom, and music therapist whose 21-year career has…
- Episode 4- Saying "no" with Danielle · 1 h 3 minSend us Fan Mail In this week’s dose of Sparkles and Sunshine Podcast, we welcome Danielle—an 18-year nonprofit healthcare professional and hospice volunteer coordinator—for an…
- Episode 3: Slowing Your Roll with Vanessa & Rory · 1 h 25 minSend us Fan Mail Some conversations have a way of gently reminding us to pause, breathe, and embrace what truly matters. This episode is one of them. Join Rachael and Ericha as…
- Episode 2: Meet Jennifer Gastineau | Business Wins, Parenting Fails & Everything In Between · 1 h 20 min · Episode 2Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you mix entrepreneurship, music therapy, parenting, a healthy dose of humor, and the willingness to laugh at yourself? Jennifer Gastineau…
- Sparkles and Sunshine Episode 1 · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail What happens when two music therapists, moms, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners sit down to have honest conversations about the beautifully messy experience…







