SPARK or ICE? Let's Figure Out Which One Fits YOUR Life
Both programs are built to help you get your life back on track- in every area, not just one. And neither one asks you to put your life on hold. (No retreats, no hiding out somewhere pretending real life isn’t waiting for you when you get home.)
The biggest difference? Whether I’m working with you over video, or I’m right there in your kitchen at 7am on a Tuesday when your morning hasn’t started the way you expected. Haven’t taken the free Holistic Life Audit yet? Take it first- it gives us a head start.
This page walks you through both, so you can see which one fits where you are right now.
Here's the Real Question
You already know something needs to change- that’s why you’re here. What you might not have figured out yet is how far you’re willing to let someone into your real life in order to help you change it.
That’s the question underneath SPARK and ICE. (Budget and timing matter too, of course, and we’ll talk about both.)
Here’s what makes it different from any retreat or other program you may have tried: neither program asks you to disappear from your actual life. You keep your job, your family commitments and your normal routines- it’s the whole point. The patterns that keep tripping you up don’t always show up during a week you’ve put your normal life on pause. They show up when real life is running at full speed.
The Two Paths, Side by Side
SPARK - $2,500
Six weeks of virtual, one-on-one coaching- just you and me. No group calls, no cohort, and no pre-recorded videos you'll never get around to watching. (We both know how that goes. 🤦🏽♀️) It includes six Splankna sessions, one each week.
Neither One Pauses Your Life
You still go to work, keep your commitments and run the routines you already run. Please don't deep-clean the house or put on a show for me (seriously, don't)- your everyday life is exactly what I need to see.
Your Whole Life, Not Just One Piece of It
Both programs work on all eight areas of your life at the same time: physical health, mental well-being, emotional health, social health, spiritual health, intellectual health, environmental health and personal development. Your life isn't divided into neat little compartments, so the work isn't either. Splankna is included in both programs (and it's always optional).
How It Goes, Either Way
Fifteen Minutes, Free
Start with a Meet & Greet- fifteen minutes, free, and no pitch. It’s simply a chance for us to meet, for you to ask me anything you want, and for us to get to know each other a little.
Ninety Minutes, $250
This is the real deep dive. We’ll look at where you are right now, where you want to be, what your schedule actually allows, and how much you want to take on. That’s where we decide on SPARK or ICE (and if it’s ICE, which length). Your $250 is credited toward whichever program you choose- and no matter what you decide, you’ll get a complimentary Splankna session to use within 30 days.
The Work
SPARK is six weeks of one-on-one virtual coaching, with a Splankna session each week. ICE is me living in your home for the length you chose, working right alongside your ordinary week (Splankna included). Either way, we work on all eight areas of your life together.
Making It Stick
Change has to stick after we’re done- otherwise, what was the point? ICE includes a 30-minute check-in every week after our time together ends: for six weeks after SHIFT, 12 weeks after EVOLVE, or six months after THRIVE. Because new habits feel uncomfortable at first, and uncomfortable is exactly when it’s easiest to slide back into old patterns.
Sheli Dodson - Godsend
Sheli and I met as neighbors in our teens; we recently reconnected three+ decades later. My home & life-habits were in disrepair. For the last 7years, my life had become a maze of caregiving, tracking medical appointments, & emergencies for a progressively dysfunctionally ill man. My home & life-habits were in disrepair. An alternate care facility had just been set up. Now I was ready for change in my life but couldn’t see where to begin; it was completely overwhelming and discouraging to even think about re-organizing my home, my habits while working full-time. Sheli saw through my piles of avoidance and fear – and she made change happen.
First step Sheli helped me accomplish was getting appliances working again & addressing deferred maintenance. Appliances that had not worked for years were up & running; revitalization was happening! Next, Sheli helped me organize and clean out rooms, encouraging rational decisions; what to keep, what to give away. With Sheli’s help & support, I went through each room of the house. There were so many things overly full of memories for me, easy to look away from- Sheli helped me sift through items & make objective choices .
Rearranging & organizing rooms made the place feel renewed again. Sheli has an objective eye for home set up as she ran a successful bed & breakfast out of her own home for over a decade The improved feng shui helped the feel of new energy & flow. It was cathartic getting items filled with old memories out of the home, and helped get me ready for the next step.
The hardest part was developing & keeping a new mindset & new patterns.
My pattern of putting out the fire in front of me each day, but avoiding the slow embers of life responsibility; paying attention to home maintenance or my self-care had taken a back seat to running in a circle of crisis.
Sheli helped me face the patterns of avoidance I had developed. She got me to move through the old habits and laid out suggestions for new ones. She guided me forward into the 21st century, setting me up with better organization habits, including the home office, automatic bill-paying, a laundry sorting system, & reducing kitchen clutter. Sheli helped me re-focus on self-care, both the mental & the physical. This is really where Sheli excels. Less is more. Less paper (sigh – receipts from 20yrs ago), less clutter (clothing not worn for many years). Less self-blame & criticism. She helped me gradually integrate areas of self-care with new routines and new perspectives about myself.
Sheli had the energy and objective mindset to see not only the changes that needed to happen but also the steps to get there. Her focus on details helped me acknowledge what ever I had been reluctant to address. Sheli offered help & re-direction without judgement, whether the issue was my lack of confidence with new habits, or my feelings of self-blame & guilt for situations far beyond my control. She continues to offer ongoing support & follow-up care with encouragement and accountability, taking calls and questions
Changing habits takes time and consistency. New is unfamiliar & uncomfortable; it’s easy to fall back into old habits, then feel guilty for my failure, then repeat the cycle. It’s been helpful knowing I’m going to have a weekly appointment with Sheli. She continues to offer ongoing support & follow-up care, with encouragement & accountability, taking calls & questions no matter how trivial or ignorant I feel for asking them, then encourages me to recognize my progress and positive steps forward.
If you are ready for moving your life ahead, but need help & support to make it happen, I gladly recommend Sheli Dodson for this immersive coaching experience to guide you through this transition time.
C. Lee
So... Which One Is Right for You?
Choose SPARK if
- You can see your own life pretty clearly- and you’re willing to be honest about it.
- You’re self-directed. Give you the structure, and you’ll do the work between sessions.
- Having someone stay in your home feels like too much right now. (That’s okay! It’s good to know that about yourself.)
- Geography, budget or timing makes in-person coaching impractical right now.
Choose ICE if
- You’ve tried doing it on your own- more than once- and it didn’t stick.
- You suspect the problem is hiding in your daily routine, and it’s hard to see because you’re the one living it.
- You know the way you’d describe your week and the way you actually live it are two VERY different things.
- You want real change in a matter of weeks, not something you keep managing for years.
Still not sure? That’s okay. Book a free Meet & Greet and ask me anything- that’s exactly what it’s for. Or see all my programs side by side.
Sheli Dodson
Part Cheerleader, Part Drill Sergeant.
Coach, friend, truth-telling cheerleader. I was raised with high levels of discipline and even higher expectations, and I’ve always been the one people call when things get messy- when clarity is needed, or when it’s time to stop talking and take action. I’m not afraid of the hard stuff (emotionally, spiritually or practically), and I bring my whole self to this work.
Why does it matter so much to me? Because I’ve been there. I spent YEARS in talk therapy. It helped me understand the WHY behind my patterns… but understanding them didn’t change them. Splankna did. My faith is at the center of everything I do, and I became a Master Certified Splankna practitioner because it worked on ME first.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me seeking out nearby labyrinths, ice cream parlors, or any quiet corner where deep conversations are happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to take time off work for ICE?
No, you keep going to work, keep your commitments and maintain your normal habits- because your everyday life is exactly what I need to see. If everything changes because there’s a guest in the house, I can’t see what’s really going on.
You actually live in my house?
Yes! ICE is live-in life coaching, so I stay with you. What I need is pretty simple: a private bedroom with a real bed, a bathroom (sharing is fine), access to common areas like the kitchen, internet, a safe place to park, and a seat at your table. You’ll get a checklist that walks you through exactly what to have ready, well before I arrive.
What are you actually doing while you are here?
Folding myself into your life and paying attention. That’s how I see what’s working, what’s a band-aid, and what’s an unhealthy pattern nobody has named yet. Then we adjust it right where it happens- in your real life, not in theory.
What if my family is not on board?
Your partner does need to be on board. Kids and teens are a separate conversation, and we’ll talk about that. But here’s the reality: whatever is making you unhappy is already affecting your home and everyone in it. Ideally, everyone in your household is open to working on it together. I come in as a friend and a coach- the way a good friend shows up to help you get back on track.
How do I know which ICE length I need?
We figure that out together on your 90-minute consultation. We’ll look at where you are, where you want to be, what your schedule actually allows, and how much you want to accomplish. Then we pick the length that fits.
Can I start with SPARK and move to ICE later?
They’re two separate programs, not steps in one program. That said, some people start with SPARK, decide they want the more hands-on version, and come back for ICE.
Where does Splankna fit in?
Splankna sessions can be booked on their own. SPARK includes six of them- one a week for all six weeks. ICE includes Splankna as part of the work, too.
Do you offer payment plans?
Every program is paid in full before it begins, but you don’t have to pay it all at once. For SPARK, a deposit holds your spot and the balance is due at your enrollment call. For ICE, a deposit holds your dates and the balance is due 14 days before we start. You’ll find all the details on my Refund & Cancellation Policy page.
Ready to Talk It Through?
The consultation is $250, it runs 90 minutes, and it’s not a sales pitch. We’ll get real about what’s keeping you stuck, look at where you are compared to where you want to be, and decide together whether SPARK or ICE makes sense (and if it’s ICE, how long).
Your $250 is credited toward whichever program you choose. And if neither one is the right fit, you’ll still get a complimentary Splankna session to use within 30 days.