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Welcome back Winter Apex fans! It has been a while and during the unexpected break from racing through April: Formula 1, The FIA, Power Uniter Manufacturers, and all Teams have agreed to new regulation amendments ahead of The Miami Grand Prix. Michael and guest Chris Winter break down the season so far and look forward to the new changes, upcoming races and what the big story could mean for the future of the sport.

This week Levette sits down with former Congressional District 4 candidate, John Padora originally joining the race to replace incumbent Lauren Boebert. They discuss a wide range of topics ranging from the current war to the genuine concerns about how we got here, where we are going as a country, and more. SOURCES:https://www.cpr.org/2024/10/14/vg-2024-colorado-4th-congressional-district-minor-party-candidates/https://ballotpedia.org/Ballot_access_requirements_for_political_candidates_in_Coloradohttps://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/SignatureRequirements.htmlhttps://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/MajorPartyAssembly.htmlhttps://redistricting.colorado.govhttps://www.trackaipac.com https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans/debt-dashboard#:~:text=As%20of%20April%2003%2C%202026,Intragovernmental%20debt%20is%20%247.57%20trillionhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/ https://www.secondchanceprogram.orghttps://cci.colorado.gov/tag#:~:text=Yes%2C%20we%20manufacture%20license%20plates,all%20users%2C%20regardless%20of%20ability..

This week Levette sits down with CD4 candidate Trisha Calvarese, seeking the Democratic seat this primary season. Trisha is seeking to represent CD4 and replace current representative Lauren Boebert. We go through, todays politics, key issues, and what it means to serve the people. We talk about the affordability "hoax", water issues, healthcare, and how corporations impact CD4 communities.CD 4 Map by county:https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd119/cd_based/ST08/CD119_CO04.pdfToo Big to Fail - Too Big to Exist Press Release:https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/too-big-to-fail-too-big-to-exist/Hillary Clinton Reaction to Boebert causing proceeding to pause:https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5763671-clinton-deposition-threatens-walkout/Republiacan House Oversight Members on Hillary Clintons Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Blk1hUKrcObama staffer connected to Epstein: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/goldman-sachs-top-lawyer-kathy-ruemmler-to-resign-after-emails-show-close-ties-to-jeffrey-epsteinReagan Era Offshore Accounts Tax Code:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-113shrg81657/html/CHRG-113shrg81657.htmJD Vance & TraderAcer:https://civileats.com/2024/09/18/jd-vance-invested-in-acretrader-heres-why-that-matters/Disney Lawsuit: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/disney-says-man-cant-sue-wifes-death-agreed-disney-terms-service-rcna166594Investors vs Homebuyers Purchasing Homes: https://www.kunc.org/news/2022-09-14/investors-not-homeowners-are-buying-more-and-more-colorado-homes-and-rents-are-going-upFed Def Professional Degree:https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-668/subpart-A/section-668.2Arkansas Valley Condiute Veto Override no passed: https://www.cpr.org/2026/01/08/house-trump-arkansas-valley-conduit-veto-override-fails/Perkins Canal Graphic: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/what-to-know-about-the-perkins-county-canal/

With the biggest change of regulations in the history of Formula 1, a new era begins with the Australian Grand Prix. This week; Michael goes into the new regulations, key terms, and schedule for the first race week of the year! Also, stick around for Michael's season predictions for the year. Come back next time for the first post race re-cap of the 2026 season, Netflix's Drive to Survive review and more! Make sure to check The Winter Apex Podcast Instagram page for updates throughout the week!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Seher, a pelvic floor therapist, to talk about the part of the body most of us were never taught to understand but deeply need to. We explore how the pelvic floor connects to stress, trauma, anxiety, digestion, sexuality, and our nervous system, and why so many people are disconnected from this powerful center. This conversation is grounding, eye-opening, and an invitation to feel safer, softer, and more at home in our bodies.If you enjoyed this episode, I would LOVE to hear from you - write what resonated with you the comments, give a 5 star rating, or share with your friends! Your support means the world.To connect with Seher, go to www.embodiedhealingpt.com or follow her on [email protected], V

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like to create content and host a podcast behind the scenes. The effort, the resistance, the self-doubt, the many reasons I could've skipped recording... and why I show up anyways.This episode isn't for today's version of me. It's for the version of me years from now. The one who will reap the quiet, unseen fruits of showing up imperfectly. The one who benefited from the choices I made when no one was watching.We don't see the results of our efforts right away. We plant seeds now and trust the future to meet us. That's what keeps me going.I also talk about the importance of creating: not just acting on the idea, but sharing it. Putting your voice out there. Letting yourself be seen. Because creation doesn't fully complete it's cycle until it's released.If this is the year you feel called to show up for yourself in a bigger way, you can do it. Truly. If I can, so can you.And if what you need instead is to pause, reflect, review the year, plan for the next... or take your foot off the gas entirely, honor that too. Only you know what this season is asking of you.See you next year. xoxo V💫

Levette sits down with Adam DeRito a paratrooper, oil and gas worker, farmer, and the occasion subsitute teacher living in Colorado running against incumbent Gabe Evans for the contentious CD8 seat. Adam DeRito puts it all on the table. Watch them talk about immigration, the economy, and much more on this weeks episode. Will CD 8 remain red and see representation change or will it flip back to blue? Please see sources below: NGO's paying for immigrant benefits: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106147CD 8 map: https://www.cpr.org/2025/07/21/candidates-colorados-8th-congressional-district/The Military Mental Health Protection and Justice Act: https://www.adamderito.com/mmhpjBlue Dog Democrat: https://politicaldictionary.comFrench Foreign Legion: https://www.legion-recrute.com/en/frequently-asked-questionsDischarge: https://lawforveterans.org/work/84-discharge-and-retirement/497-military-dischargeArmy Rank: https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/while-you-serve/money-payDeRito Vs. USA: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-cod-1_18-cv-01612/USCOURTS-cod-1_18-cv-01612-0/context https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-cod-1_18-cv-01612/pdf/USCOURTS-cod-1_18-cv-01612-0.pdfTracer website: https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/homepage.aspxMinnesota Fraud: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/#:~:text=Even%20before%20the%20video%20spread,nutrition%2C%20housing%20and%20behavioral%20health.Local Law enforcement working with immigration: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1124

Okay... this episode title might sound a little clickbaity — How I Manifested the Love of My Life - but if you know me, you know this isn't going to be an "I have the perfect formula for you to attract love in 90 days" kind of episode.In this episode, I share what actually shifted for me in love, not by forcing or fixing myself, but through changing my perspective.I talk about moving through a heavy relationship, the fear of feeling farther behind in my healing than I thought, and why heart healing isn't linear. I share journal entries from last year, the mindset shifts that helped me let go without becoming bitter, and how staying open made more difference than trying to manifest perfectly.This episode is for you if you're single and tired of making it mean something is wrong with you, if dating has left you feeling guarded or discouraged, or if you're trying to believe (even with little to no evidence) that things can still work out.

This time last year, I was in a completely different place... moving through a breakup, feeling emotionally raw, anxious, and overwhelmed. As this December arrived, I realized how much that season still lives in my nervous system, and how often overwhelm turns into irritability, negativity, or the quiet story that nobody really cares or is listening.In this episode, I'm sharing how reflecting on where I was last year inspired me to intentionally create a December Mental Health Plan as a way to restore capacity, soften my inner dialogue, and stop carrying everything alone as I close out the year.We talk about:- Healing after a breakup and the long tail of emotional overwhelm- How anxiety shows up as complaining, comparison, or self-criticism- The narratives we tell ourselves about being unseen or behind-The boundaries, daily practices, and support systems I'm prioritizing this month- Why therapy, co-regulation, and additional support feel essential right now- How I'm choosing to move from overwhelmed to inspired as I look ahead to 2026If you're ending this year feeling exhausted, sensitive, or disconnected from yourself, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose a gentler way forward.You don't have to have it all figured out. You're allowed to choose support. You're allowed to feel inspired again, one small step at a time.

Welcome back, angel. Today's episode is a cozy catch-up! A little Florida recap, a little feelings dump, and all the favorites I'm (mostly) intentionally consuming lately.We're grounding in (hello, angel number 6666), talking anxiety moments, what I texted my boyfriend, how my tummy survived gelato (!!), and why homemade ginger shots without a juicer should honestly be illegal.I'm also sharing all the things I'm loving right now:- collagen coffee rituals- chicken salad & recipe-book era- late night date bar (with ghee, always)- aloe juice, probiotics, electrolytes & Celtic salt- Insight Timer + friend accountability check-ins- candles, rings, tallow lotion, Fenty gloss, brow dye- books, shows & podcasts I'm obsessed with.A soft, sunshine-y, simple-joys kind of episode.Cozy up and catch up with me. 💛

In this episode, I open up about the season of feeling mentally foggy, emotionally clogged, creatively overstimulated, and constantly pulled into my phone. I share the real patterns behind the "never enough" feeling, the overthinking that paralyzes you, the pressure to constantly create, the waves of emotion that hit out of nowhere, and the compulsive scrolling that makes your brain feel broken.We look at screen-time and mental health (yes, check your hours), the suffocating energy of over-consuming inspiration, the ache for connection, and the fear of being alone with yourself. If you've been numbing, distracting, or drowning out your inner world, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Today we're doing something I've been craving lately... a full GIRL CHAT. The kind that feels like you're on FaceTime with your best friend who somehow gets you back into your body, your life, and your power without even trying.Inspired by the "things I'm loving" style episodes I adore, this is my own twist: intentional, self-aware, a little glam, and absolutely rooted in the messy/beautiful reality of being a woman right now.I'm giving you Sex and the City energy without the overconsumption culture... PR-major brain with a yoga-teacher soul... recovering impulse-shopper era but make it cozy, grounded, and actually aligned.Inside this episode, I'm chatting about what's been inspiring me, the small joys I'm obsessed with, the mindset shifts keeping me sane during the holidays, and the ways I'm choosing presence over numbing in my routines, relationships, creativity, and daily choices.If you've been craving a conversation that feels like a little reset for your nervous system, welcome. This one's for you.

Feeling drained, anxious, or on the edge of burnout? In this episode, we're slowing down to talk about the signs your body is begging you to rest, and how to actually listen.I'm sharing reflections from my Bye-Bye Burnout restorative yoga class, what burnout really does to your nervous system, and the gentle habits that help you come back to yourself.You'll learn:How to spot the early signs of burnout before you crashWhy your nervous system holds the key to recoverySimple practices to restore + emotional balanceMindset shifts for sustainable healing and creative flowWhether you're juggling too much or just feel disconnected, this one's for the overwhelmed girlies healing through anxiety, exhaustion, and self-disconnection.🎧Mentioned in this episode:My burnout reflection journalRestorative yoga for burnout recovery🕯️

I'm keeping it real this week, starting with a story about eating a cheese sourdough pizza (and yes, I handled it like a champ). I talk about why healing and sobriety aren't one-size-fits-all, why I've often felt like a fraud as a guide, and how your intuition is actually the best map you've got. No rulebook, no magic formula, just you, your body, your energy, and a few people to help along the way. This one's for anyone feeling lost, overwhelmed, or done with following everyone else's path.Disclaimer:I'm not a doctor, medical professional, or licensed therapist. Everything I share on this podcast comes from my personal experience and journey, and it's meant for inspiration and general wellness conversation only. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions about your health, supplements, or treatments.

In today's episode of Angel's Anonymous, I'm opening up about something deeply personal, my sister's cancer coming back, and what it's teaching me about life, purpose, and the quiet battles people carry.This space isn't just about addiction or sobriety; it's about recovery in every form. Healing from toxic relationships, grief, loss, illness, fear... and learning how to carry on when life throws us into chapters no one prepares us for.In This Episode:Carrying invisible strugglesHow crisis shifts your priorities Balancing purpose + painStaying grounded when life gets heavyA reminder to slow down and reconnect with what matters

Some days we don't feel ready. Some days inspiration feels out of reach. In this short, honest episode of Angels Anonymous, I'm making my comeback. Showing up even when it feels messy, imperfect, or uncertain.I explore the balance between discipline and compassion- how to show up for the things that matter, even when we don't feel inspired. We talk about small, imperfect actions that still move you forward, reflection prompts to reconnect with yourself, and a grounding moment to center your energy.I also share an angel number message (111) reminding us that every tiny step plants a seed for bigger beginnings. Perfect isn't required, presence is. Tune in, and give yourself permission to start where you are.

This week Levette sits down with Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales. Julie currently represents Colorados 34th district. Who’s Julie Gonzales? She’s recently launched her campaign to primary incumbent Senator John Hickenlooper in the race for US Senate. Julie discussed what she brings to the table.

On this week’s mini pod ” If You Didn’t Know” Levette sits down with anonymous guest to talk Iran, Venezuela, and elections. We go over what insurrection means and talk about democracy. Please note all things fact checked are available to view on screen during the conversation.

Welcome back Winter Apex fans. All Roads Lead to Abu Dhabi. On this episode, Michael has Dylan Shmitka back in the studio with him to break down the lead up to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and provide predictions on the final round of the 2025 Championship. Next Episode Michael will break down the race of the final season moving into the off season and the prep for 2026!

Welcome back Winter Apex Fam! Sorry it has been a while. This week; we go through the eventful Sao Paulo Grand Prix from Brazil. Where Max Verstappen drove like a mad man in his Red Bull RB20 from Pit Lane, almost putting another record under his belt. Lando Norris is getting closer to his first world title, but how close is he to really getting his first hand on it? All that and more on this week’s episode. Next episode we will go through the warm up for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will be kicking off the final triple header of the season!

Winter Apex Fans! Welcome back to another episode of the show. We are FINALLY back in The United States with the U.S. Grand Prix from COTA in Austin! This week, Michael previews the weekend, covering the now finalized Mercedes deal with George Russell, the race for the best brakes next year and Lewis Hamilton’s new addition to the record books!Leave a comment below if you agree with either Zak Brown or Gunther Steiner on what to do regarding the championship fight between Lando and Oscar. Should the team leave it to them to fight it out or should McLaren back Oscar Piastri for the Drivers World Championship title?

Welcome back to the Winter Apex Podcast! This week, Michael goes through the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay. Where McLaren secured their first back to back Constructor World Championship Title since 1990. With that though, the McLaren drivers seem to be getting more fierce in their respective fights for a first Drivers World Championship title. With analysis on the opening lap incident it leaves a question, what are the Papaya Rules at McLaren? Next time; the U.S. Grand Prix warmup heading into Austin!

Donald Trump started off the year by invading Venezuela…the same day the Epstein List should have been released. Minnesota has had rough start to their 2026. Let chat about this and so much more in our new mini chat series.

Two world collide Riley Rome sits down to talk about, sports. But the conversation goes beyond that by making connections to sports, politics, and social movement. We speak on immigration, DEI, the critical need for conversation for us understand one another.

This week we review the Presidents threats to lawmakers on Truth Social. We review what the oath of office actually means, the missing minute in the Epstein surveillance footage and go over what gerrymandering is. Our pop section is filled with scandal we review an ongoing lawsuit, a murder case, and much more.

Welcome back to another episode of The Winter Apex Podcast! This week, Michael covers the eventful race weekend of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, “The Temple of Speed.” From Alonso’s suspension failure to the McLaren pit stop drama, we have it all. Also, Michael goes through Max Verstappen’s upcoming debut in a new racing series, and Red Bulls latest partnership announcement with Carlyle Group Inc. As always, if you have a specific story you want covered on the show, reach out to our Instagram page @thewinterapexpodcast, or leave a comment below. Hit your apex and have a great week, we will see you next week for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix preview next Tuesday.

Welcome back to the show! Thats right, no typo, a new era has begun; Welcome to The Winter Apex Podcast! A new look to the show, but the same great content as always. This week, Michael goes through the Dutch Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri has now extended his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship, Cadillac has finalized their 2026 driver lineup and more. Moving forward, the episodes will be available earlier in the week allowing for more race analysis, guest appearances and technical analysis in the episodes! Sit back, strap in and enjoy this weeks episode. As always, we are on Spotify under The Winter Apex Podcast if you want to watch the video version. Also, check out our Instagram @thewinterapexpodcast. If there are specific stories you want to see featured in the show leave a comment!

Welcome back! This week we touch on the government shutdown, the Epstein files, and Grammy nominations. We break down why the government shutdown happened and why it ended. We look into a few emails released by the House Oversight Committee and this year’s Grammy nominations. What in the Word? introduces words you hear in the news but may not know.

Welcome to Poli-Pop Talk! This week, one of our hosts Levette Sanchez had the opportunity to sit down with Amie Baca-Oehlert, a former candidate for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. During their conversation, they explored Amie’s vision for public service and the driving forces behind her campaign. Amie shared her motivations for running, the values she hoped to bring to Congress, and pressing challenges facing everyday Americans. From education and healthcare to economic equity and community empowerment, their discussion touched on a range of key issues. Catch our next episode where Levette and Ben will go deeper into the world of politics and explore the latest pop culture tea.