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In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary and reflect on the marriage, growth, and deep partnership they have built together. Married on the fall equinox in an aspen grove above Park City, Utah, they revisit the symbolism that surrounded their wedding and explore how their relationship has become a place for self-discovery, curiosity, emotional safety, creativity, and becoming more fully themselves. Scott and LaRae also open up about the parts of marriage that required real change—from career transitions and co-parenting to unhealthy coping mechanisms, communication patterns, and the runner-and-chaser dynamic they had to recognize and reshape. They discuss why partnership can become a mirror for unfinished inner work, what it means to be someone’s safe place, letting go of the need to be right, and the simple but powerful realization that after 14 years of marriage, they are still each other’s favorite person. Timestamps: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:18] Celebrating 14 years of marriage on the fall equinox [00:02:28] Aspen trees, shared roots, and the symbolism of their wedding [00:05:48] Virgo, the fall season, and finding someone whose waters run deep [00:10:00] Why LaRae wanted a relationship with emotional depth [00:16:48] Letting go of the need to be right and becoming more curious [00:19:00] Why partnership became a witness to LaRae’s inner work [00:22:20] Can you say your spouse is your favorite person? [00:25:00] Marriage, unfinished business, and the stories we carry [00:26:45] Career changes, co-parenting, coping mechanisms, and adapting together [00:29:34] The runner, the chaser, communication, and emotional safety [00:32:18] Independence, curiosity, creativity, and learning from each other [00:34:17] Writing, self-judgment, and simply showing up as yourself [00:36:38] Music, creativity, and releasing attachment to what we create [00:37:54] How partnership helped them become more fully themselves [00:39:24] The honeymoon, deep water, and a metaphor for their marriage [00:43:50] Preparing yourself for partnership and the journey ahead Notable Quotes: “We couldn't have goal set ourselves to where we are. We had to just show up and live our lives.” - LaRae Wright [08:55]“It prevented me from being curious.” - Scott Wright [17:05]“But you've always been my safe place.” - Scott Wright [30:58]“The one thing I do know is that I don't know everything.” - Scott Wright [32:23]“Just show up and be who you are.” - LaRae Wright [36:01]“The magic that has happened in being in partnership and marriage with you has been the ability for us to find ways where we can both be more and more and more of who we are truly meant to be.” - LaRae Wright [37:54] Relevant Links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down for a tender conversation following the sudden loss of Scott’s brother Jeff. Together, they reflect on grief, family, unexpected loss, and the way love, music, memory, and shared experience can keep someone close even after they are gone. Scott shares what it was like to gather with Jeff’s family, feel the shock of losing his first brother, and find comfort in the music that connected them. This episode is a gentle invitation for anyone who has lost someone they love to feel the grief without getting stuck in it, to honor the people who have shaped their lives, and to keep living with presence, purpose, and love. Timestamps: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:18] Scott introduces a somber conversation about losing his brother Jeff [00:01:24] Jeff’s sudden passing and gathering with family [00:04:28] Brotherhood, cousin brothers, and Jeff’s role in bringing family together [00:06:18] Sudden loss, grief, and making space to feel [00:07:03] A renewed sense of urgency around time, healing, and purpose [00:08:46] Feeling Jeff’s presence through music [00:11:30] Funeral preparations, family support, and what family means [00:14:15] Grief, drumming, and a ceremony of remembrance [00:16:05] Missing Jeff and the surrealness of sudden loss [00:17:25] Jeff’s final family visits and unfinished plans [00:19:03] Music as legacy, expression, and a way to honor Jeff [00:20:53] Paying attention to love and the way we spend our days [00:22:17] Not getting stuck in grief and continuing to live fully [00:27:14] A musical tribute and closing song Notable Quotes: “It was hard to lose my first brother.” - Scott Wright [03:48]“For that time could be short for any of us, and so it's important to take advantage of of that time.” - Scott Wright [07:27]“Not just playing music, but being music.” - Scott Wright [09:11]“Because these relationships have been witnesses to our life from the start.” - LaRae Wright [12:25]“Keep doing this. This is what you're supposed to do.” - Scott Wright [19:33]“The best way to honor them is to continue to live life not get stuck in life.” - LaRae Wright [24:15]Relevant Links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright return from their summer hiatus to celebrate four years and more than 200 episodes of The Observatory, reflect on what the podcast has brought into their lives, and explore the power of curiosity in a divided world. They discuss how curiosity can create common ground, soften frustration, and help us approach people, words, beliefs, and conversations with more openness. The conversation moves into preferences—how they shape our reactions, become confused with truth, align with fear, and influence the way we view news, politics, relationships, community, and ourselves. Scott and LaRae share how the podcast has expanded their own curiosity, helped them see how similar we are beneath their differences, and invited a deeper commitment to community, flow, and conversations that bring people together rather than divide. Timestamps: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:18] Returning from summer hiatus and introducing curiosity and preferences [00:02:06] Four years of The Observatory and more than 200 episodes [00:02:58] Creating community through curiosity and conversation [00:03:41] Curiosity as a bridge between difficult and elevated emotions [00:06:10] Words, meaning, vibration, and common understanding [00:09:33] Preferences, self-observation, and The Untethered Soul [00:11:40] When preferences become personal truths [00:12:49] Fake news, media perspectives, and questioning assumptions [00:15:00] Fear, alignment, and validating what we already believe [00:18:02] A listener challenge about news, politics, and emotional reactions [00:19:25] Middle ground, humanity, and belonging to the human family [00:20:30] Small communities and supporting one another [00:23:40] How the podcast has stretched Scott and LaRae [00:25:18] Curiosity, openness, and letting the flow continue [00:26:35] What is coming next for The Observatory [00:28:35] September celebrations and closing thoughts Notable Quotes: “We don't want people to think just like us.” - LaRae Wright [03:37]“When we become curious, we can move from that fixed mindset, that tends to keep us stuck somewhere.” - Scott Wright [05:13]“I didn't really understand that they were preferences. I held them more as truths.” - LaRae Wright [11:48]“If you can become curious about what is not your preference, there's such learning in there.” - LaRae Wright [17:29]“We realize we're all human.” - Scott Wright [21:26]“To also see how we are more similar than we are different.” - LaRae Wright [24:18] Relevant Links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share the different aspects of trauma and how we can heal from them. Hear LaRae’s traumatic event of losing her mother in a road accident and how it shaped her life differently, Scott’s traumatic experience in 1967, and the traumatic event that Scott and LaRae almost died. They also share tips for healing childhood trauma as a family and what LaRae has learned from the Compassionate Inquiry with Dr Gabor Mate. Timestamps [03:22] Events in our childhood that create patterns in our lives [07:25] The feeling of being stuck [09:54] LaRae’s traumatic event of losing her mother and how it shaped her life differently [13:12] The different aspects of trauma [21:15] Scott’s traumatic experiences in 1967 [26:46] The traumatic event that Scott and LaRae almost died [31:30] What LaRae has learned from the Compassionate Inquiry healing model [43:00] The purpose of the message today [47:00] Healing childhood trauma as a family Notable quotes: “No one experiences childhood the same, even though you are all raised by the same parents and in the same home.” - LaRae Wright [06:09]“The first aspect of trauma occurs when something happens, leading you to interpret it in a way that creates rigidity. This causes you to frame your experience in a programmed manner that constrains you.” - LaRae Wright [13:11]“The second aspect of trauma is when your feelings become overwhelming, causing you to disconnect from them.” - LaRae Wright [13:27]“Life is a defensive game, and we are constantly seeking unconsciously validation of our experience.” - LaRae Wright [31:57]Relevant links: Compassionate Inquiry https://drgabormate.com/compassionate-inquiry/ Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions!

In this episode of The Observatory, Jeff Low joins the show to discuss men’s mental health and steps toward forging lifelong bonds and reconnecting with your purpose. Jeff founded Bonded Brotherhood, a safe space where men can connect, grow, and find strength in authentic community with the raw power of the outdoors. Hear Jeff’s lowest moment and turning point into personal work and healing, his growth since meeting Scott and LaRae in February, and how working on himself has influenced his relationships. You will also learn the power of vulnerability and being in a community in your healing journey, and what Bonded Brotherhood is all about. Timestamps [03:37] Jeff Low’s background information and what led him to what he is doing now [07:08] Jeff’s biggest regrets in life  [10:00] The pressure of growing a business [13:36] Jeff’s turning point into personal healing [18:00] The thought of committing suicide in February 2025 [23:57] Jeff’s growth since meeting Scott and LaRae Wright [27:57] Working on yourself so that you can help others  [29:03] How working on himself has influenced Jeff’s relationship with his wife [33:00] The power of vulnerability and being in a community  [34:32] The story of Bonded Brotherhood [41:45] What does Bonded Brotherhood do? [50:57] The future of Bonded Brotherhood [01:00:20] The importance of curiosity in your healing journey [01:04:00] Learning how to feel Notable quotes: “The gift that you two have of providing a loving, safe space 100% saved my life.” - Jeff Low [18:36]“You are not alone, you are not crazy for feeling and thinking the way you are feeling and thinking, and there is peace, and it comes by putting yourself first.” - Jeff Low [25:29]“You have to be healthy before showing up the best way for others.” - Jeff Low [26:24]“Bonded Brotherhood is all about building connection and support.” - Jeff Low [46:11]Relevant links: Bonded Brotherhood website: https://bondedbrotherhood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonded.brotherhood/ 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 remembrance of Carol Lynn Pearson, we are honored to reshare this October 2023 conversation and celebrate the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind as a writer, poet, advocate, and courageous voice for love, faith, women, and the LGBTQ community. In this episode of The Observatory, Carol Lynn Pearson joins the show to talk about the doctrine of plural marriage in Mormonism. Hear about how the doctrine of polygamy developed, how polygamy causes irreversible damage, the importance of resonating with love, practical solutions to the problem, and Carol’s upcoming books. Timestamps [03:53] Have Carol Lynn’s views changed on the doctrine of polygamy. [10:14] Mormonism and polygamy. [18:00] How the doctrine changed over time. [21:11] How polygamy showed up in Carol Lynn’s story. [26:54] The damage that this doctrine causes. [44:27] Resonating with love. [51:30] Carol Lynn’s favorite passages. [70:41] Solutions to the problem. [74:15] Carol Lynn’s diaries. Notable quotes: “It benefits no one.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [04:27]“However we deal with the past, it is the past.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [26:48]“Society must move historically into more and more of a place of light.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [72:15] Relevant Links: Website: carollynnpearson.com Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In remembrance of Carol Lynn Pearson, we are honored to reshare this October 2023 conversation and celebrate the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind as a writer, poet, advocate, and courageous voice for love, faith, women, and the LGBTQ community. In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with author, poet, playwright, and longtime Mormon feminist voice Carol Lynn Pearson for a powerful conversation about Finding Mother God, Heavenly Mother, the divine feminine, LGBTQ compassion, and the work of bringing women’s spiritual value back into full view. Carol Lynn shares her personal story, from her early life in Utah and her marriage to Gerald Pearson, to the writing of Goodbye, I Love You and her lifelong advocacy for queer and marginalized voices within Mormon culture. The conversation then moves into Finding Mother God, the sacred feminine, patriarchy, partnership, and why restoring the feminine face of God may be essential to healing families, faith, and the human family as a whole. Timestamps: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:18] Introducing Carol Lynn Pearson and Finding Mother God [00:01:28] Carol Lynn’s background, diaries, theater, and early writing [00:05:18] Gerald Pearson, marriage, and what the 1960s misunderstood [00:10:39] Gerald’s AIDS diagnosis, death, and the beginning of Goodbye, I Love You [00:16:00] Carol Lynn as a pioneer in LGBTQ understanding and Mormon culture [00:20:46] Women’s issues, gay issues, and the lifelong work of gender [00:24:33] “If God is male, the male is God” [00:25:30] Finding Mother God, feminine power, and LaRae’s connection to the book [00:31:21] Mother Wove the Morning and the feminine face of God [00:33:16] Heavenly Mother, the Goddess, and restoring the feminine origin [00:41:07] Moving from patriarchy into partnership [00:42:17] Carol Lynn reads from Finding Mother God [00:48:17] Moving beyond words, pictures, and gendered ideas of God [00:51:58] Paradigm Shift and the heavenly he and her [00:56:09] Carol Lynn’s calling and bringing humanity to higher ground [00:59:06] The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy and a future conversation [01:00:23] Current projects, diaries, and closing thoughts Notable Quotes: “Well, originally I am from heaven.” - Carol Lynn Pearson [00:01:59]“I pretty suddenly knew that this was the correct thing to do.” - Carol Lynn Pearson [00:11:56]“I was born into what we call women's issues, and then I married into what we call gay issues.” - Carol Lynn Pearson [00:20:52]“If God is male, the male is God.” - Carol Lynn Pearson quoting Mary Daly [00:24:33]“It is a historical necessity that we move across the planes of patriarchy into the promised land of partnership.” - Carol Lynn Pearson [00:41:17]“This is what I was called to do in the world. I know that.” - Carol Lynn Pearson [00:56:09]Relevant Links: Website: carollynnpearson.com Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast 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

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down for a short, intimate conversation about prayer—not as a rule-bound ritual, but as a living practice shaped by words, intention, gratitude, and alignment. They unpack how prayer can evolve beyond fear-based asking, and why the language we use—internally and out loud—can land as either medicine or venom. If you’ve ever felt conflicted about prayer, spirituality, or how to “talk to the Divine,” this episode offers a grounded reframe you can actually use. Timestamps [00:00:18] Scott introduces the topic: prayer (and why this conversation may surprise you) [00:01:20] Setting the scene: a quiet Sunday afternoon, post–Valentine’s Day reflections [00:04:39] Scott shares a moment from his men’s group that sparked this episode [00:08:39] What prayer meant growing up: structure, habit, and fear-based “asking” [00:10:07] When prayer feels like a ritual—or a task—instead of communication [00:13:30] Reframing prayer: intention, energy, and how words shape experience [00:19:34] Gratitude as a shared frequency: how prayer can create resonance [00:20:58] Scott reads a prayer that shifted his relationship with “prayer language” [00:24:39] “Toxic positivity”: when words sound good but aren’t aligned underneath [00:29:20] The line that hits: “no venom passes my lips” and why it matters [00:30:16] Venom as poison: what words can do once they’re released [00:34:46] Emotional regulation, balance, and not getting stuck in heavy energy [00:39:05] Closing takeaway: your words are either venom or medicine Notable Quotes “It felt more like a ritual or maybe a task. Task that I had to do.” – Scott Wright [10:07]“Well, it creates a resonance like a song would. Those words create a resonance.” – LaRae Wright [19:48]“So no venom passes my lips and no destruction results from my speech.” – Scott Wright [21:50]“That venom is like poison. It’s not retractable.” – Scott Wright [30:16]“Just everyone pay attention to your words. Pay attention to whether they are venom or medicine.” – Scott Wright [39:05]Relevant links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardianmansion/ https://www.tiktok.com/@guardianmansion Guardian Mansion YouTube: https://www.youtube.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, 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 Podcast, Stephen Karafiath steps into the interviewer role alongside LaRae Wright to turn the conversation toward host Scott Wright himself. What unfolds is an honest and expansive discussion about Scott’s personal awakening, the evolution of his relationships, and the inner work required to live life from the inside out. Scott reflects on pivotal life experiences that reshaped how he views identity, connection, and spiritual growth. Together, they explore vulnerability, shadow work, emotional responsibility, and the courage it takes to dismantle old belief systems while building a deeper sense of authenticity. This episode offers listeners a rare look behind the microphone as Scott shares his own story — not as a teacher, but as someone continually learning, questioning, and growing. Timestamps [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:18] Stephen Karafiath introduces the idea of interviewing Scott Wright [00:01:12] Why turning the lens inward feels different [00:03:40] Scott reflects on early identity and personal shifts [00:08:22] Awakening moments that changed his trajectory [00:15:06] Navigating relationships through transformation [00:21:55] Vulnerability and emotional honesty as a practice [00:29:14] Letting go of certainty and embracing curiosity [00:37:45] The cost of authenticity and redefining success [00:48:30] Shadow work and self-accountability [00:59:11] Building emotional resilience through discomfort [01:10:44] Partnership, growth, and relational evolution [01:22:05] What it means to live from the inside out [01:33:50] Integration — how Scott applies these lessons daily [01:44:12] Reflections on hosting the Observatory Podcast Notable Quotes “Sometimes the hardest thing is realizing you don’t have to defend the version of yourself you used to be.” – Scott Wright [29:14]“The work isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you’ve always been underneath the noise.” – Scott Wright [37:45]“When we stop trying to control how others see us, that’s where real freedom begins.” – Scott Wright [48:30]“You can’t bypass the shadow… you have to sit with it long enough to understand what it’s asking from you.” – Stephen Karafiath [59:11]“Living from the inside out means you’re willing to let your life look different than you imagined.” – LaRae Wright [01:22:05]Relevant links: Earlier episode with Stephen can be found 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 Bob Coleman, with Wendy Wilde joining the conversation, to explore what it means to retire on your own terms and rethink your relationship with money. Bob, a non-traditional financial and investment advisor and author of Retire on Your Terms, shares why many people feel stuck inside the traditional financial “industry matrix” and how curiosity, access, and education can open up new possibilities around retirement planning, investing, prosperity, and abundance. Together, they discuss inherited money stories, scarcity conditioning, financial safety, the difference between retail and wholesale thinking, Blue Ocean Strategy, the Prosperity Code, work becoming optional, and why money does not have to be separate from spirituality, healing, or personal growth. This conversation invites listeners to question the old voices in their heads, get curious about new options, and imagine a more aligned relationship with money, retirement, and freedom. Timestamps: [00:00:18] Introducing Bob Coleman, Wendy Wilde, and Retire on Your Terms [00:04:02] Non-traditional financial advising and the “Industry Matrix” [00:05:23] Relationship with money, abundance, and asking better questions [00:13:03] The traditional advisor box and how financial products are packaged [00:16:22] Breaking old money rules and creating open architecture [00:20:49] Questioning money conditioning, programming, and safety [00:24:47] “Whose voice is in your head?” and inherited money stories [00:26:16] The Prosperity Code and access to new possibilities [00:28:49] Curiosity as the doorway to a different financial path [00:40:57] Blue Ocean Strategy and moving out of financial competition [00:48:56] Retire on Your Terms, Money is My Friend, and redefining success [00:55:53] Why Bob gives the book away and invites curiosity at any age [01:00:15] Energetic exchange, love, and abundance beyond money [01:06:42] Aligning money, spirituality, healing, and financial well-being [01:10:20] Enlightenment, poverty, and closing thoughts Notable Quotes: “And most people don't know that they have options and choices that are out of the traditional advisor and industry created box.” - Bob Coleman [00:05:02]“What if we think about it differently and say, what if we recreate the rule? What if we unwind the rule and look at it differently and create a whole new one?” - Bob Coleman [00:16:41]“Whose voice is in your head telling you that truth? Whose voice is that? Is it your own?” - Bob Coleman [00:24:47]“We could not have goal set our way here to where we are, to how abundant our life is, how abundant our relationship is.” - LaRae Wright [00:31:28]“One percent of curiosity is all it takes and it will open you up to a whole new way of doing life.” - Bob Coleman [01:04:55]“Money is not separate from the rest of you.” - Wendy Wilde [01:07:40]Relevant Links: Non-Traditional Financial Solutions: www.nontraditionalfs.com Email Bob Coleman: [email protected] Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright explore primitive skills gatherings—family-friendly, community-centered events where people learn ancestral skills like fire-making, basket weaving, pottery, herbalism, animal processing, drum making, flute playing, and nature awareness. Scott shares his experience with Fire to Fire, Elkhorn, and Rabbit Stick, and how these gatherings helped reconnect him to music, nature, community, and the deeper traditions carried through human history. Together, they discuss why these spaces are about more than survival skills. They are places of learning, wellness, creativity, barter, storytelling, and connection back to the land and each other. Whether you are curious about wilderness skills, ancestral technology, natural medicine, family camping, or simply finding a more grounded community, this conversation is an invitation to step out of everyday noise and into something older, simpler, and deeply human. Timestamps: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Observatory Podcast [00:00:20] Introducing primitive skills gatherings and why they matter [00:01:20] Fire to Fire, Elkhorn, and Rabbit Stick [00:03:21] Why people seek community and family-friendly learning spaces [00:04:35] Fire-making, basketry, plants, pottery, and ancestral skills [00:07:02] Learning as beginners and the joy of community [00:11:20] Reconnecting with nature, ancestors, and older technologies [00:12:27] Camping, primitive living, and stepping into a time capsule [00:13:11] Scott’s transformative first experience with drumming and fire [00:14:20] Mercantile tents, handmade goods, and barter fair traditions [00:19:00] Why the education and experience are so valuable [00:20:15] Camp Mom, newcomer support, and feeling safe in community [00:23:07] Elders, younger teachers, and keeping traditions alive [00:27:00] Presence in nature, owl eyes, and meditative awareness [00:28:22] Upcoming gatherings and how listeners can get involved Notable Quotes: “They've been very transformational in my life and I've watched it transform other people's lives as well.” - Scott Wright [00:40]“And you're learning in a community of people that everyone's a learner.” - LaRae Wright [07:02]“They come from all over and it's a great way to again build this community, build this sense of connection back to nature, connection back to you know, our ancestors in many ways and what they may have experienced or what they were doing and have a real sense of appreciation for the technology they lived with and the technology that we live with and how to find balance between the two.” - Scott Wright [11:20]“And it's connecting back to those, those ancestral roots that we all have encoded in our DNA somewhere.” - LaRae Wright [11:48]“I mean, you can't even put a price on the kind of education that you're going to receive at those.” - Scott Wright [19:04]“You can feel the difference because it's like checking out of all of those, those day to day things that we experience like traffic and being on your phone and social media and the news and it's just an opportunity to check out of all that stuff and take a break.” - LaRae Wright [21:26] Relevant Links: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast Produced by NC Productions