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In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Nathan Chase Plummer and Zaid Plummer to explore the story behind Guardian Mansion — a bold cross-country move, a historic restoration, and a shared vision rooted in partnership, creativity, and purpose. Together, they reflect on how a simple dream of restoring historic spaces evolved into a life-changing journey. Nate and Zaid share how they discovered the Kentucky property, what it felt like stepping into the mansion for the first time, and how the process of renovation mirrors deeper themes of identity, resilience, and co-creation. This episode dives into the emotional realities behind chasing big dreams — the hard days, the unexpected beauty, and the profound connection that comes from building something meaningful together. Timestamps: [00:00:18] Introducing Nate and Zaid Plummer and the story of Guardian Mansion [00:01:05] Early dreams of restoration and historic properties [00:05:17] First conversations about buying and restoring old buildings [00:09:51] Working through challenges together and trusting the vision [00:12:54] Discovering historic architecture styles and the “Second Empire” home [00:15:54] Traveling to Kentucky and arriving at the Bluegrass region [00:17:43] Turning into the driveway — the first emotional moment seeing the mansion [00:26:40] The deeper meaning behind restoring a historic space [00:38:15] Creative vision, storytelling, and preserving history [00:52:20] The realities of renovation and learning as you go [01:04:30] What Guardian Mansion represents today Noteable Quotes: “I would love to buy it and renovate it and restore it.” – Nate Plummer [05:17]“The houses we were drawn to were the antebellums or the Greek revivals — like this house, a second empire.” – Nate Plummer [12:54]“Sometimes we have really hard days. But, we work.” – Zaid Plummer [10:08]“We flew into Lexington airport where my family for years had lived and done the horse business.” – Nate Plummer [16:03]“A dream together...” – Zaid Plummer [01:14:43]Relevant links: Follow the adventure here:  Guardian Mansion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuardianMansion Guardian Mansion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardianmansion/ Also, listen to Nate's story;  coming out at 30, business & authorship, meeting Zaid — the big wedding, and manifestation of the Guardian: here! Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Stephen Karafiath and Carrie Cox, two friends in a new relationship who are intentionally building love through secure attachment, emotional honesty, and nervous-system awareness. Together, they explore what it means to “wade through the muck” instead of bypassing discomfort — how trauma can be alchemized, how boundaries create safety, and how a shared relational container allows for co-regulation, depth, and intimacy. This conversation touches on vulnerability, conscious partnership, and the courage required to stay present when things get messy — because that’s often where transformation lives.  Timestamps [00:00:18] Scott and LaRae introduce Stephen Karafiath and Carrie Cox [00:01:03] A new relationship built on depth, presence, and intention [00:02:45] Referencing the Safe to Love podcast conversation [00:03:44] Growth, humility, and learning to soften [00:04:42] Experiencing secure attachment for the first time [00:06:25] Vulnerability, grief, and emotional safety [00:09:22] Metasound, play, and relational witnessing [00:10:31] Water rituals and nature as grounding allies [00:12:46] “Wading through the muck” and where alchemy happens [00:26:02] Alchemizing inherited shame and childhood beliefs [00:26:21] Letting water and nature help hold what can’t be fixed [00:32:45] Polyamory as a doorway into deeper relational conversations [00:34:04] Creating a relationship container that doesn’t leak energy [00:40:32] Exploring depth together — even where there might be dragons [00:48:17] A shared nervous system and the power of co-regulation [00:49:29] Boundaries, communication, and relational clarity [00:55:46] Relational pillars: emotional, physical, spiritual, sexual [01:10:04] Closing reflections and gratitude Noteable Quotes  “From secure attachment, for what feels like the first time in my life.” – Carrie Cox [04:42]“I love to wade through the muck because I know that’s where the alchemy occurs.” – Carrie Cox [12:46]“Setting a container around our relationship that’s bigger than both of us, and not leaking any energy outside of it.” – Stephen Karafiath [34:04]“We can go right back down to the depths — you’re not afraid to explore coves that might have dragons.” – Stephen Karafiath [40:32]“We’ve created this shared nervous system, and the benefit is co-regulation.” – Carrie Cox [48:17] Relevant links: Stephen Instagram Carrie's Instagram Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

Revisiting this episode of The Observatory, in a time when it is much needed in our country, Scott and LaRae discuss the profound concept of healing, exploring what it truly means, emphasizing why we crucially need healing, and guiding us through the transformative journey to achieve inner healing. Hear why the healing journey is so personal, how your belief system impacts it, and the things in your life that can ignite it. They also share the steps to take in your healing journey and why it’s important to let go of the need always to be right.  Timestamps [03:44] What is a healing journey? [10:58] Why the healing journey is so personal [13:04] God is a mirror [18:03] How your belief system impacts your healing journey  [21:02] The book: Wonderland by Steven Johnson [27:33] The evolution of taste, music, and fashion  [34:00] How the mind works  [43:03] The moments in your life that can ignite your healing journey  [50:34] The steps to take in your healing journey [53:34] The importance of letting go of the need to be right  Notable quotes: “A healing journey starts from the desire to become more aware of yourself.” - LaRae Wright [05:12]“Everyone is a mirror, and we get to see different perspectives of other people’s lives.” - Scott [13:08]“Your belief system is going to limit your ability to see other things differently.” - Scott [18:05]“Just because we think differently doesn’t mean we can’t be friends.” - LaRae Wright [29:37]Relevant links: LaRae Instagram: @larae_wright Scott Instagram: @scott_david_wright The book: Wonderland by Steven Johnson Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Jennifer Holland for a deeply grounded conversation about what it means to come home to yourself—through the body. Jennifer shares how her life unfolded in “two large chapters,” including growing up LDS, navigating anxiety, and untangling the places where external authority and internal knowing got crossed. Together, they explore somatic wisdom, nervous system trust, relational safety, and what it looks like to create containers where the body can finally exhale.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, unsure who to trust (including yourself), or curious about embodiment as a path to healing—this episode offers a compassionate, practical doorway inward. Timestamps: [00:01:00] Welcoming Jennifer Holland [00:01:20] Scott: coming in “open” and letting the conversation unfold [00:02:00] Jennifer: “two different large chapters” + growing up LDS [00:02:36] Anxiety as a formative thread in childhood/young adulthood [00:04:30] “Mind, Body, Spirit” class + early expansion beyond the script [00:06:39] Divorce + faith questioning + beginning to re-orient inward [00:10:06] Discernment: “Do I trust these people?” (authority vs inner knowing) [00:16:27] When intuition gets twisted (and what it costs) [00:19:32] The body path: yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, massage [00:31:29] Trust + boundaries: holding containers that let people soften [00:36:56] Nervous system relaxation + why safety changes everything [00:37:06] Deep safety without sex “on the table” (deconditioning performance) [00:45:45] Jennifer: slow trust + letting time reveal what’s true [00:54:15] “What keeps your breath breathing?” (presence and the unseen support) [00:55:00] Breath as steady baseline (even when life isn’t) [00:58:25] Retreat/container rhythm: arriving, stillness, breath, connection [01:09:34] Closing reflections + gratitude Notable Quotes: “I said, you know, we like to come into these podcasts pretty open and just allowing it to unfold as it unfolds.” — Scott Wright [00:01:20]“I feel like my life has two different large chapters.” — Jennifer Holland [00:02:00]“And I was riddled with anxiety most of my childhood and teenhood and young adulthood.” — Jennifer Holland [00:02:36]“I did take a class called Mind, Body, Spirit, though, that really expanded my mind.” — Jennifer Holland [00:04:30]“I was going through my first divorce, so I was just like, I don’t know about the church…” — Jennifer Holland [00:06:39]“Even just like, do I trust these people… and should I be following them?” — Jennifer Holland [00:10:06]“It was starting to kill me essentially, started to twist my intuition up.” — Jennifer Holland [00:16:27]“So what happens when we can attune our nervous systems to deep safety without sex even being on the table.” — Jennifer Holland [00:37:06]“So my, my nervous system takes a really long time to actually trust.” — Jennifer Holland [00:45:45]“What keeps your breath breathing?” — Jennifer Holland [00:54:15]“Your breath has been breathing at the exact same rhythm.” — Jennifer Holland [00:55:00]Relevant Links: www.drippractice.com www.instagram.com/drippractice www.instagram.com/strongandsultry or email her directly at [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory Podcast, hosts Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Bobby Ahlander for an expansive and deeply human conversation about suffering, healing, and what it means to truly come home to yourself. Bobby shares his journey growing up in a rigid religious environment marked by instability and fear, living much of his adult life on “autopilot,” and eventually reaching a breaking point that included leaving the Church, divorce, job loss, and a prolonged season of depression with suicidal ideation. Through therapy, psychiatry, EMDR, Buddhist study, and eventually plant medicine, Bobby describes the slow and nonlinear rebuilding of his inner world. He introduces a personal “numbers” framework that helped him track emotional states — from survival, to “fine,” to happiness, joy, bliss, and ultimately a state he later names cosmic union. At the heart of this conversation is the embodied realization that arrived not through force or fixing, but through surrender: peace feels good. Timestamps  [01:10] Introducing Bobby Ahlander and the theme “peace feels good” [04:05] Childhood in a conservative religious home marked by instability [08:45] Learning invisibility, safety, and survival as a child [14:55] Living adulthood on “autopilot” and inherited identity scripts [20:15] Becoming a bishop and the weight of enforcing institutional rules [25:35] LGBTQ+ policy conflict and values colliding with authority [31:50] Leaving the Church, divorce, and relocation all at once [36:40] Wiping the slate clean and questioning every belief [41:05] First acts of autonomy and reclaiming personal choice [46:00] Discovering Buddhism and non-dual thinking [51:40] First psilocybin experience and expanded awareness [58:45] COVID, job loss, unhealthy relationship, and emotional collapse [01:05:40] Suicidal ideation and surviving for his children [01:12:30] Therapy, medication, and the “numbers” emotional scale [01:20:10] Ayahuasca: opening a door that never closes [01:27:30] Integration, healing, and learning to live at “fine” [01:33:40] Oregon coast turning point and happiness returning [01:38:10] Discovering joy, bliss, and something beyond the scale [01:41:00] Embodied peace, “peace feels good,” and what comes next [01:41:58] Closing message and listener invitation Notable Quotes “You have just opened a door that can never close again.” — Scott Webb (quoted by Bobby Ahlander) [00:36:08]“I don’t want to die, but I don’t want to be alive.” — Bobby Ahlander [00:31:58]“The whole choice to awake puts you on a path.” — Scott Wright [01:13:33]“So we honor you for being there and being able to express that.” — LaRae Wright [01:29:42]“The cost of the new is the old.” — Scott Wright [01:32:36]“Turbulence is just a reminder you’re flying.” — Bobby Ahlander [01:34:42]“You will continue to suffer until you’ve learned the lesson that the suffering is trying to teach you.” — Bobby Ahlander [01:38:18]“This is peace.” — Bobby Ahlander [01:23:57]“Peace feels good.” — Bobby Ahlander [01:25:01]Relevant Links Bobby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyahlander/ Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share what they are consciously choosing to let go of this year and what they are welcoming in as new anchors for joy, creativity, and connection. They reflect on releasing the need to earn joy, opening more fully to music and vibrational engagement, and embracing a deeper relationship with nature as a way to remember their place in a larger harmony. This new year, Scott and LaRae invite you to consider your own “ins and outs” so you can align this season with what truly nourishes your spirit and life. Timestamps [04:09] What’s out and what’s in for Scott this year [05:00] What’s in and what’s out for LaRae this year [06:20] The big out for both Scott and LaRae this year [09:58] Sharing of experiences [13:43] Letting go of the feeling of having to earn joy [16:49] What we can learn from the older cultures [19:16] Having a deeper connection with nature [21:50] A challenge for the new year Notable quotes: “The connection to nature allows you to understand that we are in harmony with nature.” - LaRae Wright [17:48]Relevant links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share practical guidance for breaking through limiting beliefs and stepping into a freer, more authentic self, so growth comes from within rather than from chasing external validation. They explore how healing beliefs shape creativity, voice, and everyday actions, and offer actionable steps to rename, reframe, and release mental barriers. Through personal stories and heartfelt insights, they explain how belief-work can unlock greater compassion, connection, and impact in life and work.   Timestamps [01:52] The episode on healing from limiting beliefs [03:46] Scott on using his voice in many ways [09:00] How the song ‘A Way in a Manger’ came to form [11:55] How Scott feels after completing the song he promised [13:29] Scott’s advice to people with limiting beliefs [20:15] The idea of renaming the song from ‘A Way in a Manger’ to ‘Right Here in a Manger’ [23:54] Scott and LaRae wish you happy holidays [24:06] Scott playing the song ‘Right Here in a Manger’ Notable quotes: “Anytime you are helping yourself to be more free, open, loving, caring, and compassionate, you’re permitting other people to do the same, and that's what makes the world a better place.” - Scott Wright [14:06]“The key is to recognize where it is that you have some limiting belief about yourself that is keeping you from doing something so beneficial to yourself.” - Scott Wright [13:39]“Each of us is connected to everything.” - Scott Wright [21:58] Relevant links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory, it's a special day, it's LaRae's birthday, and she joins the Heart + Head Work show hosted by Tessa Arneson and Rocky Donati to discuss the shift from chasing goals to living with a grounded sense of self in the present moment. Together, they explore how redefining success beyond constant striving can open up far more possibilities than rigid goal-setting ever could, especially when you learn to receive instead of always hunt. LaRae shares her journey out of corporate life, the moment she moved from overthinking to inner knowing, and how she built a business guided by intuition rather than hustle.   Timestamps [03:57] How Tessa, Rocky, and LaRae are doing [09:00] What Tessa’s grandfather revealed to her during meditation [10:02] How Tessa and LaRae first met [11:40] LaRae’s background information [15:02] LaRae’s journey from the corporate life to being present [19:08] How LaRae grew her sense of self [20:40] The earliest moment that LaRae shifted from thinking to knowing [23:58] How to be better about receiving versus hunting [30:28] Not letting business drive your life [37:31] LaRae’s business, which used intuition and was successful [40:54] Knowing your drive [51:53] Learning from your adversities [01:00:13] Episode wrap-up [01:04:25] The upcoming ‘You Are The Medicine’ retreat that LaRae is hosting Notable quotes: “All you have to do is show up and be yourself.” - Rocky Donati [04:52]“The sense of self is our strongest asset.” - Rocky Donati [17:54]“Setting goals narrows the potentiality of what is out there for you.” - LaRae Wright [30:19]“The answer is all about the gifts that you have, the way you see the world, the story that you have created, and how you live in the world.” - LaRae Wright [49:39]“Grow down so you can become the original version of yourself that was so big and beautiful.” - Rocky Donati [01:06:37]Relevant links: Heart + Head Work Podcast Apple Podcast Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory, Samuel Beautysta joins the show to discuss the ancient art of Zapotec weaving and the living stories carried in each thread. Samuel, a traveling weaver from Oaxaca, Mexico, shares how his curiosity about identity and lineage led him deep into the Benizaa tradition, uncovering the meanings behind patterns, the natural colors drawn from the earth, and the symbols that honor life, death, and ancestry. He reflects on his family’s response to his search for knowledge, his experiences traveling and teaching, and how weaving becomes a language that connects cultures and generations.  Timestamps [02:31] How Scott and LaRae first met Samuel Bautista [05:36] Samuel’s background information on the weaving culture and tradition [13:33] How things unfolded for Samuel after the curiosity of wanting to know who he is [19:02] Samuel’s experience in the United Kingdom [20:10] The similarities of Samuel’s culture to that of other cultures during his research [25:46] How Samuel’s parents reacted to his journey of seeking knowledge about their tradition  [29:11] How Samuel discovered the natural colours of weaving [38:43] Samuel’s episode on The Reluctant Traveler Show about the Day of the Dead [49:27] Connecting to one another and the Mother Earth [55:34] How Samuel created a community of collaboration and co-creation Notable quotes: “History is always written with an agenda and a hidden power, like governments and institutions. It’s up to us to answer questions for ourselves, who we are, our lineage, and our story.” - Samuel Beautysta [11:59]“When we start to discover that we are more similar than we are different, it changes our whole perspective on what our parents taught us.” - LaRae Wright [25:46]“To survive the hottest days of summer, you have to feed your roots, your ancestors, and remember your teachings.” - [43:25]“For us, instead of fearing death, we embraced it and added it to our symbols and rituals.” - Samuel Beautysta [50:38]“All the knowledge is lying dormant within you, just like a seed that is buried in the ground and ready to sprout. ” - Samuel Beautysta [01:07:42]Relevant links: Samuel Beautysta Website: https://dixza.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_dixza/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dixzarugs Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of The Observatory, Gina Scarpino joins the show to discuss her journey as a psychic medium, the reality of communicating with the other side, and how emerging mediums can confidently develop their gifts. Gina is a Psychic Medium & Spiritual Life Coach who has dedicated her life to uplifting the spirits of others. She shares her first telepathic connection with her grandfather after his passing, how her calling unfolded, and why she feels compelled to support others on a similar path.   Timestamps [02:00] Gina’s Journey to being a Psychic Medium [04:20] The telepathic connection that Gina had with her dead grandfather [07:57] Gina’s why in her Psychic Medium work [09:46] Gina's experience with other mediums in England [13:00] What ‘Psychic’ and ‘Medium’ means [20:54] Gina’s biggest lesson of healing [22:17] How Gina engages with people spiritually [30:11] Gina’s experience of teaching 30 students while grieving [34:41] How does medium training look? [38:13] The things that Gina loves doing that keep her energized [44:39] The ‘Charmed to Life Project’ Podcast [54:05] Balancing the feminine and masculine [55:40] Gina’s revelation about Scott and LaRae Wright Notable quotes: “The term 'medium' means you can communicate with people that have crossed over to the other side.” - Gina Scarpino [13:09]“Where there is a will, there is a way, and you’re always guided to where you need to be.” - Gina Scarpino [36:40]“When you bring in the science element to all the spiritual subjects, it gives you something concrete when the spiritual aspect is more fluid.” - Gina Scarpino [46:52] Relevant links: Gina Scarpino Website: https://www.ginajulianscarpino.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinaScarpinoPsychicMedium Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charmed-life-project/id1829457788 Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

Revisiting one of our most powerful and unforgettable conversations — our interview with Betsy and Gentry Mikesell. These inspiring entrepreneurs, known for creating Beddy’s, the bedding company that transformed how families make their beds, open up about more than business success in this episode. They share the life-altering plane crash that reshaped their family forever — and the profound gratitude that came from surviving the unimaginable. As we enter the Thanksgiving season, their story is a reminder of what truly matters: family, faith, resilience, and the ability to find gratitude even in the hardest chapters of life. Their words still echo with one of the most powerful lines from the episode: “It was the worst thing to happen to our family… and yet the best.” This is an episode that will warm your heart, move you deeply, and inspire you to reach out to the people you love with a little extra gratitude today. Timestamps [2:56] Being an entrepreneur and the start of Beddy’s  [10:43] Snapshot of what Beddy’s looks like today  [17:10] The plane crash [21:33] Gaining consciousness  [27:20] Having to wait for Gentry to heal  [37:42] Fearing he might not make it  [41:20] Learning to not be judgmental or critical  [42:51] Where Alyssa was and how this experience touched her  [49:35] Moving to Tennessee and how life was later  [53:51] One final nugget of truth  Notable quotes: “There were just so many things that came into place, like if we had crashed 20 seconds earlier, we wouldn’t have crashed near campers. We would have been so remote that nobody could get to us. So we feel super lucky for the way it turned out.” [20:11]Relevant links:  Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Jake Orak joins the show to discuss his journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and what it truly means to live authentically. From his early years in drumming to life-changing experiences in Vietnam, Switzerland, Bali, and Nepal, Jake shares how travel, entrepreneurship, and personal breakdowns opened the door to deeper self-awareness and intentional living. He reflects on closing one chapter of his life through a powerful completion ceremony, the origins of his meditation and inner work, and how these threads eventually wove into his book, Threads of Change. Timestamps [02:02] Jake Orak’s background in drumming [03:00] Jake’s background information [06:00] Jake’s experience in Vietnam and Switzerland [14:07] Jake’s entrepreneurial journey [23:57] The completion ceremony that Jake did with his ex-wife [27:28] How Jake nurtured his self-awareness and intentionality [29:40] The nervous breakdown that Jake had in Bali [37:30] The genesis of meditation and personal work [47:57] How Jake’s trip to Nepal influenced his life [01:08:45] Jake's connection with Utah [01:17:20] Jake’s journey of writing the book: Threads of Change [01:21:28] How Jake met his partner, Adrian [01:24:57] The Inner Circle Stewards Drum Session [01:30:41] Developing your spirituality [01:35:24] The difference between living in the space of being and the space of doing Notable quotes: “When you start doing things consciously for yourself and developing your own flavor of spirituality, that’s when things start to unfold, especially when you are able to share that openly within a group.” - Jake Orak [01:30:41]Relevant links:  Jake Orak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeorak/?hl=en Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae Wright share the timeless wisdom they would impart to their younger selves. Through reflection and heartfelt honesty, they explore three powerful lessons each has learned along the way. LaRae opens up about embracing changing perspectives, nurturing her gifts, and cherishing time spent with elders. Scott shares the importance of self-compassion, respecting the earth and all living things, and honoring the feminine on a deeper level.   Timestamps [02:50] LaRae’s first advice: It’s okay for your perspective to change [04:11] The biggest contributing factor to LaRae not being open to perspective change [11:11] Scott’s first advice: Don’t be so hard on yourself  [19:02] LaRae’s second advice: Nurture your gifts and talents  [26:57] The book: The Artist’s Way [28:33] Scott’s second advice: Respect the earth and all living things on earth [35:39] LaRae’s third advice: Spend more time with the older people  [38:45] Scott’s third advice: Have a deeper respect  for the feminine Notable quotes: “For us to have the fully human experience that we are meant to have, allow and expect your perspective to change, and it’s okay.” - LaRae Wright. [03:52]“You should question everything because it gives you a deeper understanding, commitment, and a deeper sense of knowing.” - LaRae Wright. [07:05]“Learn to be in a relationship, not just for physical reasons but for emotional, mental, and spiritual reasons.” - Scott Wright [43:04]Relevant links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Bennett Maxwell joins the show to discuss his personal path to self-discovery and the deeper meaning of joy and fulfillment beyond success. As the CEO of Franchise KI and founder of Dirty Dough, Bennett opens up about how his entrepreneurial journey became a catalyst for inner growth, teaching him to find peace and purpose even in life’s imperfections. He shares how serving others, exploring spiritual truths, and facing his own challenges led to greater clarity and alignment.   Timestamps [02:09] Bennett Maxwell’s background information [06:50] Bennett’s entrepreneurial journey [13:02] What drove Bennett to the self-discovery journey [15:18] Finding joy and fulfilment despite life’s dirtiness [18:25] Finding joy in serving others [23:19] How entrepreneurship has shaped Bennett’s personal life [26:11] How Bennet started the journey of self-discovery [37:12] The thought storm [41:18] How the next 60 years look for Bennett [52:00] True alignment in life [59:36] Bennett’s addiction to nicotine Notable quotes: “Don’t wait for life to be perfect to find that joy and fulfillment.” - Bennett Maxwell [15:22]“Everything is of God or nothing is of God.” - Scott Wright [46:03] “True alignment is having no preference in life.” - Bennett Maxwell [52:00]“All suffering comes from desire. Desire is the root of all suffering.” - Bennett Maxwell [54:22]Relevant links: Bennett Maxwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennett-maxwell-703717126/  Website: https://bennettmaxwell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennettmaxwell35 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennett.maxwell# Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Chad Nielsen joins the show to discuss how men can heal past wounds, deepen their understanding of masculinity, and embrace their true sexual power. Chad Nielsen is an intimacy coach who helps men heal and expand their relationship with their Masculinity & Sexuality. Hear Chad’s childhood trauma, his experience with drug addiction, his biggest turning point to getting better, the 12-step heling program and how his kid influenced his emotional growth. You will also learn the importance of acceptance, hope, and community in your healing journey, and how to create a safe space for others.   Timestamps [03:29] Chad Nielsen’s background information [07:15] Chad’s memory of his father [11:05] Chad’s childhood trauma [17:03] The importance of hope in healing [22:47] Chad’s experience with drug addiction [27:22] The 12-step healing process [32:22] Chad’s biggest turning point in getting better [37:22] How Chad’s kid influenced his emotional growth [45:28] Chad's sponsor in the healing program that made a huge difference [52:43] How Chad uncovered the unhealed parts of sexuality, masculinity, and intimacy [56:34] Bill Wilson, the author of the book: Alcoholics Anonymous [01:01:25] Learning to hear the voice of intuition [01:04:25] The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell [01:11:34] Building a safe space for others [01:19:56] The importance of community in your healing journey [01:26:11] The secret sexuality coaching for men [01:35:04] The crisis of identity as a man Notable quotes: “There is no place of being too broken to have a happy, joyous, and purposeful life.” - Chad Nielsen [14:24]“When you leave behind something that no longer serves you, it will be painful for a while.” - Chad Nielsen [01:02:27]“You have to jump into the unknown, and it's not going to be easy at first, but you have to do it anyway.” - Chad Nielsen [10:03:43]“You can never give someone anything until you have it for yourself.” - LaRae Wright [01:10:16]“We all have gifts and life experiences that give us a unique ability to help people.” - Chad Nielsen [01:37:25]Relevant links: https://www.instagram.com/safetoloveshow https://www.instagram.com/chadonlove https://www.instagram.com/aprilbenincosa Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!