Blissful Connections

In last night’s episode of Blissful Connections , I sat down with Anna Quigley for a deep, grounding conversation about purpose, intuition, and navigating life transitions — especially when life looks “good on paper,” but something inside is calling for more. This was a powerful, steady conversation with far fewer tech hiccups, and one that felt especially aligned as we move toward the end of the...

Episode Summary In this episode of Blissful Connections , I stepped into the holiday season with an honest, heart-centered conversation about emotional grounding, connection, and what it really means to stay centered in December. After the incredible wisdom shared in Episode 34 with Rosemary Olender, I felt deeply inspired to expand on her message of emotional richness — especially during one of t...

Episode Summary In Episode 34 of Blissful Connections , I sat down with the wonderful Rosemary A. Olender, author of Coffee and Wisdom: A Father’s Legacy to Leading a Rich Life . This conversation ended up becoming one of my personal favorites — and it arrived at just the right time during Thanksgiving week. Together, Rosemary and I explored what it truly means to raise emotionally rich children —...

In this powerful 33rd episode of Blissful Connections , Saylor welcomes Chad Blackmon , a former Mr. Texas runner-up who walked away from bodybuilding, broken relationships, and burnout—and straight into the arms of faith. Saved at 33, sharing his journey on episode 33, Chad sees his testimony as no coincidence. Together with a dynamic audience, Chad dives into his calling to ministry, his walk wi...

This week’s Blissful Connections marks another milestone — Episode 32 — and it’s one of our most empowering yet. My guest, Megan Bunnell , is a transformational coach and speaker who helps high-achieving women break free from burnout, rediscover their purpose, and start living what she calls a “10 out of 10 life.” Together, we explored what it means to move from hustling for approval to living in...

🎙️ Blissful Connections – Episode 31 Title: Finding Peace of Mind – Neurodiversity, Resilience & Purpose with Jonathan Kemp Episode Notes What a night! Episode 31 was raw, powerful, and full of hope. Jonathan Kemp joined me live from the UK to share his journey with bipolar disorder type II, depression, addiction, and dyslexia —and how finally getting a proper diagnosis changed everything. We...

What a milestone — Episode 30 was our largest live show ever , filled with faith, transformation, and gratitude! My guest, Miriam “The Brand Paramedic” Smith Stevens , shared her incredible journey from trauma to triumph — how one pivotal moment on October 24, 2008 changed everything and led her to create The Thankful Revolution , a movement that helps people find hope, purpose, and renewal throug...

This episode of Blissful Connections is one I’ll never forget. My guest, Nick Villareal , shared his raw and courageous journey through addiction, grief, single fatherhood, and living with bipolar disorder — and how he transformed his pain into purpose by creating Back to Wild , a program for men’s healing and transformation. Nick opened up about: His early struggles with addiction and stigma arou...

This episode of Blissful Connections is both deeply personal and powerfully universal. My guest, Darla Ridilla , is a certified somatic trauma-informed relationship coach who helps high-achieving women stop shrinking themselves and start showing up as their full, unfiltered selves. Darla opens up about her own journey — from growing up in a household marked by instability, to enduring multiple nar...

This episode of Blissful Connections is both deeply personal and powerfully universal. We begin by remembering Charlie Kirk — a husband, father, founder of Turning Point USA, and tireless advocate for free speech who was tragically assassinated last week. His legacy of faith, courage, and truth-telling lives on, and tonight’s conversation honors that work. From there, we expand the conversation: H...

In this very special episode of Blissful Connections , I honor the life and legacy of my grandfather, Jack Benson Corey , who passed away three years ago today at the age of 102. His obituary described his journey as “a life of pure perfection,” and tonight we remember him as more than a date on the calendar — but as a man whose legacy still shapes us. Papa Jack’s story is one of resilience and fa...

In this episode of Blissful Connections , we leaned into the theme of seasons of change — inspired by Labor Day and the unofficial start of fall. 🍂 Just like the natural seasons shift, so do the seasons of our lives. Tyler and I shared stories of transformation, personal growth, and the importance of embracing transitions — whether they come through relationships, family, health, or career. And t...

In this episode of Blissful Connections , Tyler and I dive into the real meaning of “back to school” — not just books and pencils, but friendships, cliques, growth, challenges, and the milestones that shape us. We talk about everything from elementary school fun and first friendships, to the cliques and pressures of middle and high school, all the way into the good, the bad, and the risky parts of...

In this week’s episode of Blissful Connections , I had the honor of sitting down with Meg Johnson Hall, MS, RN, NEA-BC, HTP — a nurse leader, coach, consultant, and healer who has dedicated her life to transforming healthcare leadership and helping people live authentically. Meg shared her powerful journey of moving from a victim mindset to an authentic, purpose-driven life . She opened up about h...

In this episode of Blissful Connections , I share a personal milestone—completing the first seven weeks of the C.A.L.M. program (Conscious Awareness & Liberation Model) . This journey has been deeply transformative, helping me shift from emotional survival into a more grounded and sacred version of myself. Throughout the episode, I reflect on tools I’ve been integrating, such as emotional regu...

🎙 Episode 21: Can I Really Meet My Girl Through Blissful Connections? This week on Blissful Connections , I went deep into a question that’s been on my heart: Could I actually meet the love of my life through this very show? 💌 After returning from the ACB convention, I’ve been reflecting on how this podcast is more than just a place for conversations—it’s a place for connections. With over 70 ski...

In this special 4th of July edition of Blissful Connections , I’m celebrating not just America’s independence, but the emotional freedom I’ve been working toward in my own life. Over the past four weeks in Lisa Lacey’s C.A.L.M. program, I’ve learned how to regulate my emotions in ways I never thought possible. One of the biggest breakthroughs for me has been embracing the idea of being “the contai...

In this powerful Father’s Day special, Saylor Cooper is joined by Matthew Evans for a heartfelt conversation on what it truly means to be a father—or a father figure—in today’s world. From Saylor’s raw reflections on his own upbringing and the absence of a supportive father, to a vision of hands-on, emotionally intelligent fatherhood, this episode explores the courage it takes to break generationa...

In this heartfelt episode of Blissful Connections , I take you deep into the emotions and gratitude surrounding my 32nd birthday . This wasn’t just another year—it was a spiritual homecoming. I share what it meant to return to HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe , the very hospital where I was born three months premature, weighing just 1 pound, 6 ounces . I stood at the same NICU door where my twin sist...

In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode of Blissful Connections , I’m joined by Matthew Evans and his girlfriend, Jennifer Wilson, for a powerful look inside a relationship built on faith, empathy, and emotional growth . From long-distance beginnings to setting strong boundaries, they share what makes their connection thrive—despite age differences, disability, and societal expectations....

Tonight’s episode features a deeply meaningful conversation with my incredible coach and mentor, Lisa Lacy , the visionary behind the C.A.L.M. Method — Conscious Awareness & Liberation Model . Lisa joined me live to explore the work we’ve been doing together in her 12-week program, which is already transforming how I show up for myself, my business, and this show. Lisa brings over 30 years of...

📢 About This Episode: This episode is one of the most personal and transformational I’ve ever done. Today, I began a 12-week journey that’s already reshaping everything — emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. I’m working with the phenomenal Lisa Lacy, founder of the C.A.L.M. Method , who generously offered me a full scholarship to go deep into healing and step fully into my purpose. I’m be...

📢 About This Episode: In this heartfelt solo episode of Blissful Connections , Saylor Cooper dives deep into what it means to unmask your true self . Drawing from personal experience and spiritual exploration, he shares how his Saturn Return has been a powerful catalyst for inner growth, boundary-setting, and rediscovery of the authentic self. Saylor also unpacks the fundamentals of Human Design...

📢 About This Episode: In this episode of Blissful Connections , host Saylor Cooper is joined by Matthew Tyler Evans and Evangelist Joshua Lester to explore how Christian beliefs shape the foundation of healthy relationships. From biblical insights on being “equally yoked” to practical conversations around setting spiritual boundaries, this episode blends faith, wisdom, and real-life application....

📢 About This Episode: In this heartfelt solo episode, host Saylor Cooper returns to the mic to explore three deeply personal and powerful themes: embracing solitude, developing self-compassion, and setting emotional boundaries. Through real stories and actionable guidance, Saylor invites listeners to reconnect with their inner child, reclaim peace, and build stronger, more intentional relationshi...