Carousel of Happiness Podcast

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, host Allie Wagner says goodbye. We talk about honoring the past while looking to the future, how our filters shape our stories and our lives, and how we can look to art to help us make sense and order out of the chaos of life. All while using this special little carousel as our guide one last time together. The podcast will be going silent until we find another host. Be sure to subscribe to to make sure you're the first to know when we're back up and running.If you'd like to keep in touch with Allie on her new journey, you can follow her on Substack, Instagram, or TikTok.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’re going to celebrate the podcast’s one-year anniversary with a little bit of gratitude. That’s right, exactly one year ago this week we started this journey together and it’s perfect timing to reflect on how far we’ve come and talk a little bit about where we’re going. On today’s episode, I’m going to share how being at the carousel, specifically hosting the podcast, has changed my life for the better and how the carousel’s magic has wriggled its way into my heart and propelled me into a life I couldn’t have previously imagined. This episode is my carousel story. How my evolution as a human being has changed trajectory as a result of being pulled into the carousel’s orbit. How steeping myself in the energy of this place has changed my own energy, and in turn, my life.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about joy. Specifically why you shouldn’t delay it, and why, despite your best efforts, you might delay it anyway. We’ll learn about what joy does to our bodies physiologically, why a Harvard researcher thinks joy is the deepest reason for us to exist at all, and what research shows about why human beings protect themselves from joy, despite it being good for us. Plus, I’ll share some simple practices you can start to incorporate now into your daily life as a way to cultivate more joy.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.Today is the last day to enjoy a donation match to celebrate the wedding anniversary of friends of the carousel, Larry and Jane McGrath. Go to our website here and make a donation "In Honor of..." or "In Memory of..." in order to get the match. You and your honoree will even receive a personalized thank you from Lady Mayor herself. Happy 56th Wedding Anniversary, Larry and Jane!!After unplanned and planned power outages left over 100,000 homes in Colorado without power, we are doing our best to pick up the pieces on today's podcast. There isn't much of a story or a message today, just a reluctant acceptance of what is.We'll be back at it next week, but in the meantime, we hope you have a joyful time celebrating with the ones you love this "cozy season."Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.There’s a holiday tradition at the carousel that very few people know about. It's a party so exclusive that it's been hidden from the general public until now. But, for the first time in carousel history, we've been given permission to share the story of this tradition with all of you, and invite you to participate this year.****Want to participate in this year's Theme of Giving? Make a donation anytime between now and December 22nd in honor of someone else and your donation will be MATCHED, dollar for dollar, by friends of the carousel, Larry and Jane McGrath. Go to our website here and make a donation "In Honor of..." or "In Memory of..." in order to get the match. You and your honoree will receive a personalized thank you from Lady Mayor herself. Happy 56th Wedding Anniversary, Larry and Jane!!Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, you’ll hear Allie's conversation with author, speaker, and evidential medium, Travis Holp. The two sat down at the Awkwardly Zen 11:11 Metaphysical Fair in Lakewood on November 8th to talk about mediumship, how we can connect with our loved ones on the other side, signs and synchronicities, and what death can teach us about life.Awkwardly Zen is a safe place to explore and question spirituality in a community setting. If you'd like to learn more about Awkwardly Zen, please check out their website. https://awkwardlyzen.com/Travis Holp is an author, speaker, and evidential medium. If you'd like to learn more about Travis, please check out his website. https://travisholp.com/Travis' new book, Are You There Spirit, It's Me Travis: Life Lessons from the Other Side, features transformational life lessons from a psychic medium affectionately known as the “Internet’s gay uncle,” culled from his own life and from thousands of client readings—to help you become the fullest possible version of yourself. It's available wherever you buy books.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about a feature of the carousel called the Somewhere Else Wall. A stuccoed wall between the carousel and the gift shop that Scott designed in 2011. We’ll talk about how it was intended to represent a portal,  so to speak, between those of us who are here. And those of us who are somewhere else. In Part I of this two-part episode, you'll learn more about the wall, what it represents, and Allie will share her own personal experience with connecting to that place we call “somewhere else.” Next week, you'll hear from author, speaker, and evidential medium, Travis Holp. You'll learn about the value of messy stories, why signs matter, and how the stories we tell ourselves now can shape our future. Plus, you’ll hear from a professional medium about how we can connect with our loved ones on the other side, what death can teach us about life, and how being genuine rather than authentic is his suggestion for showing up as our best selves in this lifetime. Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. Join Guest Host, Sidse Powell, as she sits down with business owners from the Caribou Village Shopping Center to share their stories. On today’s episode, Sisde sits down with Claudia Schauffler. Owner of The Shop. A clothing store specializing in new and used mountain fashion. You'll learn how The Shop was Claudia's plan for retirement, and how she made the jump from health care career to clothing boutique owner.Thank you for listening. If you'd like to donate to Claudia's rebuilding efforts, please go to her GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-shop-claudia-schauffler  Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the carousel's most ardent supporters and ambassadors, Doug Cosper. Doug passed away from cancer this past July.In addition to being a lifelong journalist and educator, Doug was a close friend of Scott’s and one of the carousel’s earliest supporters. You’ll hear how Doug crammed multiple lifetimes into one, traveling the world, speaking truth to power as a reporter, mentoring journalists in young democracies abroad, and building multiple family homes. All while supporting his friend, Scott, and his a "crazy" carousel idea.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, you'll hear about host Allie Wagner's experience taking  self-healing and manifestation classes at the Boulder Psychic Institute. Over the course of a couple of months, she enrolled in their three introductory classes and joined students online from all over the world in learning how to ground, protect, and heal our own energy.  On today’s episode, you'll learn what it was like to take the classes and why Allie thinks these classes should be mandatory for every human being.If you're interested in learning more about the Boulder Psychic Institute, check out their self-healing and manifestation classes here. Still need your ticket for Animals After Dark? Our annual fundraising event is next Tuesday, November 11. Go to our website and get your tickets today.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of Sarah and Matt. A young couple from Louisville, Kentucky who decided to make the carousel part of their elopement earlier this month. You’ll learn why they eloped, how the carousel became part of their special day, and what elopement can teach us about listening to our hearts. Want to elope in Colorado? Be sure to reach out to Colorado elopement photographer, Kimberly Crist (www.KimberlyCrist.com and IG @Kimberlycrist) for any support. She and fellow photographer, Natalie Moore (NatMoorePhotography.com and Tiktok @natmoorephotography), captured Sarah and Matt's perfect day. You can check out photos on the carousel's Facebook and Instagram pages.Don't forget to get your tickets for Animals After Dark! Food, drinks, carousel rides, prizes, and games...all this Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. As the carousel and the community recover from the shopping center fire, today's episode is about the awkwardness of the "in between" stage of growth. How uncomfortable it can be to be half "here" and half "there" and what you can do to help ease the transition. If you feel like everything is "crazy" these days and "nothing is making sense," be sure to give it a listen. You are not alone.Don't forget - our annual, Animals After Dark gala is on November 11. Get your tickets today! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/annualgala/)"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin  Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, I want to share some information about last week’s fire in Nederland. Last Thursday, October 9th, the Caribou Village Shopping Center, where the Carousel of Happiness is located, burned in the early morning hours. The carousel itself only suffered minor exterior damage, but the main shopping center building, home to 18 local small businesses, was completely lost. On today’s episode, I’ll share with you what we know, how the community is responding, and what the carousel is doing to support its neighbors. I’ll also let you know how you can help.Want to help Nederland businesses? Here's a list of some of the affected businesses with relevant crowdfunding pages.General Donations:Donate to those Affected by the Caribou Village FireDonate hot meals & kitchen supplies to those affectedDonations for specific businessesMountain Ear Newspaper ArticleDo you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, host Allie Wagner tells you about a mysterious note she found lying on her desk. The outside of the envelope read, “What the Carousel Wants You to Know.” She was curious, so she opened it. And you wouldn’t believe what it said. Listen to all the juicy details on today’s episode of the podcast. Join us for our annual fundraiser, Animals After Dark, on November 11th. We'll have delicious food from Audrey Gebhardt of Decent Bagel, drinks, a silent auction, and a carousel-themed scavenger hunt. Dress as your 15-year-old self to celebrate our 15th birthday with us! Tickets are $75 until this Saturday, October 11th, when they go up to $85. https://carouselofhappiness.org/annualgala/Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carouse of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’ll talk about our healing relationships with animals. What can we learn from animals to make us better humans? How can we support the healing of animals in our lives? I’ll share a conversation I had with Genie Joseph, founder of the Tucson-based nonprofit organization, the Human-Animal Connection. Genie is a dog trainer, animal communicator, and an animal chaplain. Her organization is dedicated to bringing people and animals together for the healing of both. Genie is a recipient of President Obama’s Silver Volunteer Service Award. She and her therapy dog, Sophia, have visited and helped more than 4,000 service members, veterans, youth, elderly, and incarcerated people. Genie hosts the Human-Animal Connection podcast on Pet Life Radio, where she reaches more than 12,000 listeners a month. Genie and I talked about how a pitbull named Oscar changed the trajectory of her life, what animals can teach us about our sense of safety, and how curiosity and choice can be revolutionary in the healing of both humans and animals.Want to learn more about Genie Joseph and the Human Animal Connnection? Check out their website (with lots of free goodies) here: https://www.thehumananimalconnection.orgDo you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, we wrap up our conversation with intuitive healer and teacher, Deborah Keys. Deborah is a psychic who specializes in a modality called House Healing. On today’s episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of Deborah’s visit to the carousel. She stopped by the last week and used her house healing and reading skills to give us some specific insights into what is going on inside the carousel from an energetic perspective. Plus, she connected to a special figure in the carousel, a specific angel who is protecting the space. Find out who it is on this episode of the podcast. Want to join us for Animals After Dark on November 11th? Check out the link here: https://carouselofhappiness.org/annualgala/.Does your home need a healing? To learn more about Deborah and her business,  Divine House Healing, click here: https://www.divinehousehealing.com/.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, you’ll meet Boulder-based intuitive healer and teacher, Deborah Keys. Deborah is a psychic who specializes in a modality called House Healing. You’ll learn what house healing is and how to know if your space needs a healing. Deborah also gives her professional opinion on what’s going on psychically at the carousel. Plus, next week, I'll share the outcome of a reading and healing she gave the carousel on a recent visit.If you're interested in more information about Deborah's Psychic Horizon's colleagues, check out my conversation with Boulder-based animal communicator, JoLee Wingerson in Episode 16 and my conversation and soul retrieval with shamanic artist, Cypress Willett, in Episode 27.If you're interested in learning more about Deborah and her work, check out her Space Healing business, Divine House Healing, or learn from Deborah in the 8-week House Healing program at Psychic Horizons.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness PodcastOn today's episode, host Allie Wagner introduces you to filmmaker Shane Matthews. Shane and his co-director, Joe Ventura, made a short film about Scott in 2020 called “Carving Joy.” You’ll hear how Shane got the idea for the project, how it was influenced by his own personal challenges, and how the film festival, Mountainfilm, inspired it all. Help us find the Council of Kindness a home! Want to learn more about the Council of Kindness? Check out its website - https://www.councilofkindness.org/ -  for more info.Support Shane and the Carousel  of Happiness by watching "Carving Joy"  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/carvingjoyCheck out Mountainfilm in Evergreen, October 3 & 4 https://www.mountainfilm.org/tour-show/evergreen-co-2023/Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, you'll learn more about Scott Harrison's work, the Council of Kindness, and how it transforms visitors through quiet contemplation and meditation. Join host Allie Wagner as she explores the Council and how it relates to Neville Goddard's idea of "the wish fulfilled." Plus, you'll get some tips for how you can turn your own dreams into reality. Fast.Help us find the Council of Kindness a home! Want to learn more about the Council of Kindness? Check out its website - https://www.councilofkindness.org/ -  for more info.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.Join host Allie Wagner as she takes you on a tour of a special wing of the Carousel of Happiness. A secret spot very few people know about. One that is so close to the carousel, yet so far away. A place tucked away from the din of the ordinary world, an oasis insulated from responsibility. A solitary space where nothing is required, nothing is expected, and nothing needs to be done. Where you’re never missing out, you’re never too late, and you’re never left out. We'll tell you about a place that is similar to the carousel, but still. Silent. Without the bells and the whistles, the squeals and the laughter. A place that is ready for you. Ready to embrace you, to hold you, to support you. Just as you are. Right here. Right now.Welcome to the Council of Kindness.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

What does a Beatle have in common with tarot cards and crystal balls? On today’s episode, you’ll find out. Host Allie Wagner will tell you one of her favorite stories about her favorite Beatle and how we can use what’s called a divination tool to tap into our intuitive guidance. Plus, we’ll do a little carousel-inspired intuitive reading together. Want to learn more about the koala? Check out the Atlas Obscura documentary here: https://www.atlasobscura.com/videos/video-carousel-of-happinessDo you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’ll introduce you to lifelong Nederland summer resident, Mary Quinlan Wingate. You’ll learn how a mother of three changed Nederland for the better and how her legacy lives on to this day. Think you need millions of social media followers or millions of dollars to make a difference? Not true. And we'll explain why on today's show.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we share a story of a group of veterans and their families who visited the carousel from the Travis Manion Foundation a couple of weeks ago. You’ll learn about the mission of the organization, its leadership philosophy, and the meaning of the organization’s motto – “If not me, then who.”Want to learn more about the Travis Manion Foundation? Check out their website here. (https://www.travismanion.org/)In case you missed it – watch the Carousel of Happiness on the CBS national news!Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, I’m going to share an interview I did last week with Ron Francis. Ron is the host of the Peace, Love, Moto Podcast, a podcast based in Loveland, Colorado that explores the intersection between mindfulness and motorcycling. While Ron lives in Loveland, he regularly rides through Nederland. He and Scott have been friends for a while now, and Scott put us in touch because he thought we might have a lot to talk about.Which was indeed the case. So, I thought I’d share the conversation with you as well. We talk about what it was like to have the CBS national news at the carousel, how my personal path linked up with the carousel, and what I really mean when I say “don’t delay joy.” You can listen to Ron's podcast here. https://www.peacelovemoto.com/2126578Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we explore what to do when it feels like the world is on fire. Join host Allie Wagner as she shares a TedTalk by writer and creative coach, Amie McNee, who makes the argument that creativity is not a selfish act, but rather the solution to our world’s current problems. On today's episode, we'll explore her argument by actually trying it out together. In real time. If the world has left you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and disconnected these days, this episode is for you!Check out Amie's TedTalk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XZ9z6OewR0Scott Harrison and the Carousel of Happiness were featured on a national CBS news segment! Watch it right here! (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, host Allie Wagner shares a story about how she arrived at the carousel last Friday morning to discover seven carousel animals missing. Who left? Where are they? Did they get back in time? Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we wrap up our two-part conversation with Seer, Healer, and Artist, Cypress Willet. (Check out Episode 27 to listen to the first part of our conversation.) Join host Allie Wagner as she shares with you what it was like to experience firsthand the shamanic practice of “soul retrieval” with Cypress in Longmont. In what she describes as the single most life-changing experience of her life, she'll take you step-by-step through the process, and you'll learn how to identify the symptoms of soul loss in your own experience. Plus, we share a little bit more about Cypress’s artistic contribution to the carousel and how she used ritual to call a $1.25 million house into her experience. If you're interested in working with Cypress, check out her website here: https://singingcypress.com/If you're interested in adopting a piece of the healing rainbow, check out our website for more information: https://carouselofhappiness.org/getinvolved/adopt-an-animal/Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we meet Seer, Healer, and Artist, Cypress Willett. You might remember I met Cypress on my visit to the Warrior Storyfield in Longmont. And, if you’ve been to the carousel recently, you’ve seen Cypress’s work. High above the carousel, surrounding the ceiling, you’ll find  a series of brightly colored stained glass windows made just for us by her. On the first part of this two-part episode, I sit down with Cypress to talk about her journey from ER nurse to full-time healer and artist. She explains how important ritual can be to connecting us to our helping spirits and guides, she tells me about a pop quiz she gave Archangel Michael, and she surprised me with a very special gift.Want to learn more about Cypress? Check out her website – https://singingcypress.com/Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, you'll meet Carousel of Happiness Board President, Charles Wood. Charles has been involved with the carousel for 12 years now, and has had pretty much every single job in this place. In addition to serving on the board, Charles has been a volunteer, he’s worked the front desk, he’s been an operator, and briefly he served as the interim Executive Director. Charles tells me about what it was like growing up in Houston, how meditation brought him back to his path, and how he loves watching adults light up when they experience the carousel for the first time.Quotes in this episode:"The purpose of life is to be happy." – The Dalai Lama.“Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly understand and accept it — then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” – M. Scott Peck“We have art in order not to die of the truth.” – Friedrich NietzcheDo you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, host Allie Wagner guides you through a carousel-themed meditation. Find a cozy spot, quiet your mind, and see what's possible when you are present with questions from the Wonder Box!Did you get a great idea? Follow up on an exciting impulse? Click the link below to send a quick text message to Allie. Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we talk about  what happened on the podcast last week, how it relates to the carousel, and how we’re going to move forward together on the podcast. Host Allie Wagner tells you about a text she got from a friend, as well as one she got from Scott about last week’s episode.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we see what happens when we throw the playbook out the window. Join host Allie Wagner as we rumble (and ramble) off the rails slightly in this improvisational episode about creativity, compassionate empathy, and the power of the present moment.  Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today's episode, we celebrate a peaceful transition of power at the Carousel of Happiness. Madam Piglet Eunice Stardust becomes the 2025 Mayor of the Carousel. We hear details about the election, Allie shares an idea in a book she read on vacation, and we'll explore the power of asking the question "what if?"Want to hear more about Ron Francis? Check out the Peace, Love and Moto Podcast. Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode we’re going to hear the story of Pat Craig and the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Did you know over 30,000 acres in the state of Colorado is home to over 950 lions, tigers, bears, and other exotic animals? We’ll find out how this came to be, what the captive wildlife crisis is, and how compassionate empathy can change the world.Check out the Wild Animal Sanctuary here: https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 25!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, we’re taking a quick break to celebrate and reflect on how far we’ve come together on the podcast. Host, Allie Wagner, tells you about a camping trip she's planning, and we’ll explore why it makes sense to celebrate “what is” on your way to accomplishing "what's next."Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)  Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today’s episode, we continue the conversation about the creative process by focusing on the Muse. How do Muses inspire creativity? Who was Scott’s Muse? Host, Allie Wagner, introduces you to the Twirling Girl and the other “hitchhikers” of the carousel – animals who’ve hitch a ride on the carousel in the wooden sweeps and metal supports above.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.On today’s episode, you'll meet Carousel Operator, Burt Rashbaum. He’s one of only a handful of people who have the distinct privilege of operating the carousel, something he has done since September 2010. In addition to operating a carousel, Burt is a multi-hyphenate artist who has spent his entire life soaking up the details of his life, and processing them through his work. You’ll hear about his creative process, why he loves the carousel, and how a personal tragedy forced him to be transformed by the carousel just like its visitors.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. As many of you know, Elephant was reported missing in the local Mountain Ear newspaper a couple of weeks ago. But, we at the Carousel of Happiness, need to set the record straight on a few things. Turns out they got some details wrong. On today’s episode, you’ll hear the true story of Elephant’s disappearance and what actually happened that night.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, host, Allie Wagner sits down with JoLee Wingerson, a Boulder-based animal communicator with almost 25 years of experience. For more than two decades, JoLee has communicated with animals on behalf of humans, and vice versa, and has some powerful things to say about our spiritual relationship with animals. You’ll learn what animals really want us to know, and how we can support them best. Plus, Allie tells the story of when her husband brought home a 7-week old puppy as a surprise.Want to learn more about JoLee? She's accepting new clients via phone or Zoom! Check out her website here:https://pet-communication.com/Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, you'll meet gift shop manager and social media maven, Pat Hagberg. Pat was the original “girl boss” before that was even a term, and upon retirement, she found her way to the carousel in 2012. Chances are, whether you are young or old, if you’ve walked through the carousel doors, you’ve had the opportunity to experience Pat’s healing presence. Through Pat, we’ll learn about the power of compassionate listening, and how she’s literally been training her whole life for the position she has now.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Wanna tell Pat how awesome she is? Shower her with some love (and some likes) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness).Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's show, you'll meet Boulder County Open Space Ranger, Kevin Grady, and his "Miracle Dog," Dottie. You'll learn about how they started working together, and how a mysterious accident caused them to deepen their bond and connection to one another. Take a listen for your daily dose of miracles, and for a story about the healing power of unconditional love.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Check out Dottie's healing journey with Walking Paws here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QADGkiuRdw)Learn more about Walking Paws Rehab here. (https://www.walkingpawsrehab.com/)Learn more about Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado here. (https://sardoc.org/cms/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we learn more about the Warrior Storyfield project in Longmont, and how a veterans are being healed and shaped by a 16 ft. dragon, an 18 ft. phoenix, and the space in between. Join us for an exploration of the healing power of working with metal and fire.Today's episode is sponsored by the fire-breathing folks over in the Dragon’s Lair.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting ends May 26!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Want to learn more about the Warrior Storyfield?Check out their website. (https://www.warriorstoryfield.org/)Want to adopt one of Cypress Willett's stained glass windows at the carousel?Click the link here. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/getinvolved/adopt-an-animal/)Check out more of her work on her website. (https://singingcypress.com/)Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, host Allie Wagner shares a recent visit she took to the local Tail of Two Cities animal sanctuary just outside Nederland. You’ll hear stories of sassy pigs, baby yaks, and sneaky dogs, and we’ll talk about the power of radical love and acceptance of all.This episode is sponsored by the Porcine Party to Elect Pig for Mayor.Don't forget to vote for Mayor of the Carousel – voting begins March 13!Learn more about the Mayor Election and the perks of voting! (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-of-the-carousel/) Ready to cast your vote? Here's the link to the ballot. (https://carouselofhappiness.org/mayor-ballot/)Want to learn more about Tail of Two Cities Sanctuary?Check out their website (https://www.tailsoftwocitiessanctuary.org/) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tailsoftwocitiessanctuary/), and meet their animal crew. (https://www.tailsoftwocitiessanctuary.org/our-animals)Show the piggies, Bolton & Berlin, some love and sponsor them. Every little bit helps!And don't forget to heck out pics and videos from Allie's visit on Facebook and Instagram.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we are beginning our Mayoral Election Coverage for 2025. For the next 7 weeks, we will join together to strengthen our love and compassion muscles, all while raising money for the carousel in the process. You'll be inundated with warm, fuzzy, uplifting stories, adorable animals, and lots and lots of puns. Each week, there will be opportunities for you to show your love and spread some carousel energy throughout your community. Join us in inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences, and celebrating the Carousel of Happiness's 15th Anniversary.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, host Allie Wagner answers some of your carousel-related questions from the Wonder Box. Like “why is the fish so small?” and “how fast is the cheetah?” You'll also learn how many riders we see each day, as well as how the music in the carousel works. Plus, we’ll explore what the fish and cheetah can teach us about how to accomplish our goals with ease and grace.* Check out the cheetah and the fish on our website here.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, host Allie Wagner digs into the Wonder Box, and fishes out some of your questions and musings about life, love, joy, and peace. We’ll discuss the healing power of wonder and awe – how it connects us to one another, the world around us, and something larger than ourselves. We’ll learn how awe improves our physiology, our communities, and our overall well-being. We’ll explore how we’re wired for it, and how it propels our evolution by putting us in a heightened state of consciousness. Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, today’s episode is all about love and the heart. But not a love  made of paper hearts, but one that is being circulated throughout the carousel community through a new addition to the roof. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about the electromagnetic field of the carousel, the anatomy of the human heart, and the power of living a heart-centered life. Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode we meet carousel operator, admin, and painter Rebecca Linn. For the last year, she's been offering community-based acupuncture at the Carousel of Happiness. You'll hear about the origins of this treatment, how Rebecca found acupuncture after her life took an unexpected turn, and we'll talk about the complexities of the human body. If you're looking for permission and encouragement to feel your feelings, this episode is for you.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode we explore joy and its relationship to the creative process. Are they related? How? Aren't all artists supposed to be tortured? Plus, host Allie Wagner, shares a big mistake she's already made on the podcast. If you're looking for a permission slip to follow your bliss, this episode's for you.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we try to explain the town of Nederland. A town the size of 1.6-square miles, with no stoplight, and a population of around 1,500 miners, hippies, and other assorted mountain folk. You'll learn what miners, dead guys, and Elton John have to do with Nederland's beauty and the Carousel of Happiness.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as our...