#229 The Cost of Becoming a Changemaker

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Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory

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Join the award-winning Wellness Theory Podcast to learn how to eliminate stress, feel in control of your emotions, and build a healthy life that lasts. Hosted by Co-Founders and Master Coaches, Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, you'll discover the most effective natural ways to optimise wellness. Tune in for inspiring guest interviews and practical tips on how to let go of unhealthy stress and make a difference in your life and the world. Be well, mean well, make a difference that lasts and join the Wellness Theory movement today.

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#229 The Cost of Becoming a Changemaker | Sarah Brooks

Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory

53 minutes 45 seconds

2 months ago

#229 The Cost of Becoming a Changemaker | Sarah Brooks

Your impact matters—but not at the cost of your wellbeing. The Scorecard shows you how to optimise stress so you can achieve more without burning out 👉 https://bit.ly/42hK3Ls

Everyone celebrates changemakers. Few talk about the cost of becoming one.

In this episode, Sarah Brook—CEO and founder of The Sparkle Foundation, ESG consultant, and TEDx speaker—shares the raw reality of turning survival into service. From illness, trauma, and overwhelming stress to building a global nonprofit, Sarah reveals what it truly takes to step into changemaker leadership.

If you’ve ever dreamed of making a difference but wondered what it demands, this conversation will give you honesty, hope, and practical insights.

About Sarah Brook: Sarah is a psychologist, award-winning charity leader, and one of the UK’s top nonprofit CEOs. She founded The Sparkle Foundation, bringing health, education, and empowerment to vulnerable communities in Malawi and beyond. Her story is proof that resilience can fuel change—and that anyone can step into the role of changemaker.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The real cost of becoming a changemaker
Why stress and survival can spark leadership
The lessons from building a movement under pressure
How to balance suffering, service, and wellbeing
Why you don’t need all the answers to make a difference
How to turn challenge into contribution

This episode reminds us: the cost of becoming a changemaker is real—but so are the rewards.

Get involved with Sparkle Foundation Here: https://www.thesparklefoundation.org/

Timestamps

00:00-02:45 Meet Sarah Brooks

02:46-04:36 The Life Changing Moment

04:37-07:50 The Choice to Lead

07:51-12:33 The Cost of Building a Movement

12:34-13:43 You Don’t Need All The Answers

13:44-20:24 Everyone Can Make a Difference

20:25-26:52 Reality of Navigating Challenges

26:53-29:26 The Power of Faith, Trust, Knowing

29:27-32:32 Belonging and Identity

32:33-35:03 Pausing Time, Prioritising Health, Parenting

35:04-37:33 Become a Changemaker

37:34-39:20 Impact Beyond What We See

39:20-44:42 Fulfilment and Success

44:43-46:20 Balancing Suffering, Service and Wellbeing

46:21-48:26 Dreams Come Back Around

48:27-52:18 Courage, Bravery and Resilience

52:19- 52:48 Final Thoughts

52:49-53:49 Meals on Me Sponsor

Be sure to follow Sarah here:

https://www.thesparklefoundation.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrook/