Spinning the Light Podcast

The benefits of laughter in our lives, the feeling it creates, and how it contributes to our overall well-being. Sharing a few of our stories of funny moments with friends.

Being aware of the negativity that is often spoonfed to us by media and other outside influences. The impact that it has in our lives. How giving our time, energy, and focus to those things can make us feel on a daily basis and what we can do to prevent ourselves from being sucked into a vortex of negatively that affects our mindset and well-being.

Special guests Raquel and Tecia Pennington are mixed martial artists with UFC. Tecia and Raquel talk with us about the recent birth of their beautiful baby girl and their passion for education around mental heath and support of the LGBTQ+ community, the importance of family, mentoring and navigating the start of their family as they continue their journey as professional athletes with the UFC!

With a change in the air comes different feelings. The signs of fall are appearing. It is harvest time, and for many, this is a time for graditude, a time for celebration, and time for resetting! For us, it is a time for fun and spooky tales. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite scary movies and holiday traditions as we welcome fall.

Taking action with purpose and reading the signs that we are on the right path to achieving our goals. Being aware and open to the possibilities, opportunities, and connection necessary to level up! Leaving your comfort zone to align yourself with those things that help turn your dreams into reality.

How do we inspire others to find their light and become the best version of themselves? Listening to their ideas and encouraging them to follow their passions. Truly, actively listening and responding with positivity to help them fully embrace themselves and inspire them to let their authenticity shine through.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and understanding how even our cultural differences connect us in a meaningful way. Taking the time to understand our roots and appreciating our differences that make us unique, through music, food, art, and language and how the memory is these things can fill us up and bring us joy, but also realizing the connectedness of our humanity.

It all starts within you! Ask yourself, what excites you? What lights you up inside, even just talking about it? Self exploration and discovery of those things that we feel passionate about to lead us to the places where we shine the brightest and bring our gifs to the world.

An introduction to the many uses of CBD. Holistic alternative healing methods. Things to know when purchasing CBD products.

Carissa teaches Kundalini Yoga, breath work, and meditation. Carissa shares with us how her journey began with kundalini yoga and meditation. The life experience of coming into this knowledge, finding her light, and helping others to find theirs. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science to bring a sense of peace and wellbeing to the overall mind, body, and spirit.

Sometimes, reconnecting with old friends is nourishing to the soul. Sharon attended her 40th high school class, Reunion in in her hometown of Del Norte CO. It was a time to share life's journey and celebrate with a group of amazing people. It was also a time to welcome in spouse's or significant others. Rebuild connections lost over time.

Following her passion to help others reach, their full potential in the world of sports through mental performance education; Srujana talks about her own love of dance and playing sports and how that lead her on her path to helping others on their journey.

Discover the San Luis Valley located in Southern Colorado. With a rich culture and long history, the San Luis Valley holds many mysteries. The many stories shared by the indigenous are filled with tales of high strangeness. Reports of UAPs, cryptids, and other anomalies are common place throughput this region. From the UFO watchtower to some of famed local haunts, the San Luis Valley is a fascinat...

A discussion about ufo sightings and our experiences with this strange and unusual phenomenon

A glimpse into our personal journey of navigating unexpected events and how those experiences helped us to learn a new way of thinking by incorporating graditude in our lives. Helping us learn a new way of leveling up after facing setbacks. Understanding that it is all about the process. Putting into practice the right mindset.

In this episode, we talk with Chelsea about her journey with addiction, the end of friendships to sobriety and new friendships, and new opportunities forged. Discussing her current path of being a peer recovery support specialist with an organization called Face It Together and sharing her experiences in hopes of helping others with addictions.

The things that we believe about ourselves become our reality. In this episode, we talk about identifying the faulty thinking that we are somehow not enough. Understanding that many times we are too busy making comparisons and listening to the opinions of others.

Local business owner Bryce Dillingham is a Colorado Springs native. Bryce shares his journey of continuing to pursue his dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Starting the Roll Up as a food truck serving up great eats by customizing popular American dishes and adding their own flair to the mix. Bryce discusses what it means to find your way as you navigate the rewards and struggles of ownin...

Angel Levering is a member of the Standing Rock Lakota Nation. She won the women's title in her weight division at the Golden Gloves National tournament of champions and is now preparing for her journey to compete in the Olympics. Angel discusses how she got her start in boxing, finding balance between her training, being a student, and being a parent. Also, the things that help keep her grounded.

Maintaining sight of her dream in the face of adversity. Owner and CEO Martha Berry gives her story about what it means to stand firm in your belief in yourself to manifest your dreams. How her faith and perseverance lead her to owning her very own stylish and successful boutique! Discover IMarE Boutique. You'll find her styles worn by celebrities and fashion lovers! Martha is a bold, confident wo...

Following our participation in the Pikes Peak Pride event. A discussion about what it means to step outside your comfort zone and embrace the task in front of you with courage and enthusiasm. Using critical thinking skills to achieve your goals. Breaking the patterns of worry that we sometimes face when taking our ambitions to the next level.

Lori Wade is a researcher for the BFRO (BIg Foot Research Organization). Listen to her story about her journey and how it changed her perspective after her son passed away. Her hunt for Bigfoot changed to raising awareness and funding for addiction treatment and how she created the Tanner's Squatch initiative.

B. Moza is an artist, performer, and producer. Creating beats and writing music inspired by family, community, and his own personal experience; owning his own recording studio, giving music lessons, and performing on stage.

With a strong will and determination to create her own path, Alycia talks about her journey of having the courage to pursue her dream of owning and operating her own business. Bringing her own brand of high-end services as an aesthetician. FrostBit Beauty is bringing a touch of class to a small community through her passion to help others feel good about themselves.

Erica Johnson has her degree in Sports Management and has devoted her time to encouraging women to follow their dream of participating and competing in the sports industry, which has been predominantly a male dominated field. Listen to her strategy of working to break the barriers and stereotypes around women in the sports industry.