The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & Awareness

The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & Awareness

In the world of structure, stress, and seemingly meaningless tasks, it can be easy for one to feel lost and empty. Move beyond career success and access true mental wellness and personal fulfillment as we take you through the landscape of the emotions and personal discoveries that shape who we are. The Observatory podcast, is a space for authentic discussions, dedicated to helping you discover or rediscover meaning in your life. Rooted in the wisdom of their own experiences, our hosts Scott and LaRae Wright started their journeys as accomplished executives, with their successful and lucrative 9-5 jobs with Fortune 100 companies and in the finance industry. Unsatisfied with restrictive environments that demanded a disconnected, curated self, these successes gave them meaningful insights into who they weren’t and led them to the path of truly empowered self-discovery. Their journeys have opened their eyes to the possibilities of their own futures and they want to help you do the same. Each week, join us in our commitment to helping you navigate everything from entrepreneurial dreams to personal transformation with stronger clarity of who you truly are.

Episodes

From Separation to Shared Parenting | Bryson Ninow & Brookie Mills’ Co-Parenting Journey

April 24, 2025 • 72 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Bryson Ninow and Brookie Mills join the show to discuss how they found a way to work together as co-parents despite their separation. Bryson and Brookie found a way to work together in harmony despite the pain that comes with separation. Hear their breakup experience, the challenges of co-parenting, and the different ways to overcome them and get along with your co-parent. They also discuss the b...
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Healing for Men with Charles Dubois | How Men Can Expand Their Relationship with Musculinity and Sexuality

April 17, 2025 • 100 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Charles Dubois joins the show to discuss how men can heal past wounds, deepen their understanding of masculinity, and embrace their true sexual power.  Charles Dubois is an intimacy coach who helps men heal and expand their relationship with their Masculinity & Sexuality. Hear Charles’s childhood trauma, his experience with drug addiction, his biggest turning point to getting better, the 12-s...
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Creative Beings | Scott and LaRae's Guide to Finding Bliss and Meaning Through Creativity

April 10, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share the transformative power of creativity, a fundamental aspect of human nature that enables self-discovery, emotional fulfillment, and the pursuit of meaning in life. Creativity is a universal capacity that allows us to express our authentic selves, connect with others, and find joy. Hear Brené Brown’s perspective on creativity, how you can start to be creative, and how a bigg...
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From Darkness to Light | Bryson Ninow's Journey Through Addiction, Love, and Fatherhood

April 3, 2025 • 82 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Bryson Ninow joins the show to discuss his journey through addiction, divorce, and parenting. Bryson shares how he got into drug addiction, how he realized things should change, the recovery process, and how community service has propelled the recovery process. You will also learn how he got into spirituality, his experience with plant medicine, and how it changed how he shows up as a father. 

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Finding Freedom with Kandis Larson | The Experience of Coming Out, Entrepreneurship, and Belonging

March 26, 2025 • 76 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Kandis Larson joins the show to share her personal journey of coming out as gay, her journey as an entrepreneur, and her experience with the gathering community. Kandis is a sticker artist and an explorer with the motto:  “Learn to be free, and follow one’s passions.” Hear how Kandis ended up in Ricks College,  the first time she realized she was gay, the experience of sharing that with the famil...
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Welcoming New Beginnings | Scott and LaRae's Spring Equinox Journey

March 20, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share what the spring equinox really means and how people can use this season for new beginnings. Hear what spring really means to the world, how you can see spring differently, the things in Scott’s life that are blossoming this season and LaRae’s new beginnings.

Timestamps

[02:00] The medicine wheel
[03:16] What spring really means
[07:49] The season of new life and new beginnings
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Field of Infinite Connection | Dr. Dicken Bettinger’s Pathway to Unlocking Joy Through Universal Energy

March 13, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Dr. Dicken Bettinger joins the show to discuss the infinite formless field of energy that connects all humans and how we can tap into the three principles that help us be more loving, peaceful, and happy. Dr. Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist and educator who enjoys leading group seminars in the US and Europe. He is also the co-author of a book on the Three Principles called Coming Home: Uncoveri...
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How To Fall in Love with Humanity | James 'Fish' Gill on Overcoming Our Tendency to Villainize

March 6, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, James ‘Fish’ Gill joins the show to discuss his new book, How to Fall in Love with Humanity. The book explains our tendency to frame the people who hurt us as villains and how we can overcome that and bring love and awareness to our pain. James Gill is a heart coach, yoga teacher, and transformational facilitator based in Perth, Australia. He supports couples, businesses, and community groups to ...
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Breaking Sacred Chains | Iilona Nielson’s Journey to Freedom Beyond Mormonism

February 27, 2025 • 78 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Iilona Nielson joins the show to discuss her journey to releasing the attachment with the Mormon Church and coming out on the other side. Hear how Iilona realized something was wrong, the experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong, and how she navigated the journey of getting out of Mormonism with her husband. Iilona also shares the challenges of getting out, the things that hel...
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Cherished Family Moments | Scott and LaRae's International Vacation with Family

February 20, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share their vacation experience with LaRae’s family. They explain the difference between watching the sunrise now and the last time they were on a cruise in 2012, the appreciation people had for Scott playing the flute, and the connection they had with their nephews and nieces. Hear how the flute helps LaRae foster emotional health, the favorite time of Scott’s life, and the impor...
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Quantum Physics | Seeing Reality Through the Lens of Particles and Waves

February 13, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae Wright share how humans interact with the world through particles and waves. This was derived from the play, The Creative Play of Consciousness, by Gaia. Hear Scott’s experience with particles and waves in the desert, the science of particles and waves, and the power of observing what is going on in the world. You will also learn how to be present and the importance of creating fr...
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Soundscapes of the Soul | East Forest’s Musical Path to Inner Healing

February 6, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, East Forest joins the show to discuss his journey into music and the world of psychedelics and how it unfolds for humanity today. East Forest is a musician, producer, and ceremony guide who uses the power of music to help explore the uncharted territories of inner space. Hear East’s first psychedelic experience, how making his own music influenced his life, and the importance of music in medicine...
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Find Your Inner Light with David Dawson | Journey to Self-Healing and Discovery

January 30, 2025 • 84 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, David Dawson joins the show to discuss the journey to self-healing and discovery and how to break free from our limiting beliefs. David hosts the (inner)action podcast, which helps create mindful awareness around your thoughts and emotions so you’re not simply reacting to life on autopilot. Hear how the (inner)action podcast has evolved over the years, the biggest changes in David’s life when he ...
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Revisiting How We Are All Connected | Thought, Consciousness, and Mind with Dicken Bettinger

January 23, 2025 • 84 mins
In the episode of The Observatory, we are revisiting a powerful episode with our guest is Dicken Bettinger, author of the book “Coming Home.” In his life he had the opportunity to work with and rub shoulders with Sidney Banks. Sidney had a moment of enlightenment in his life where he understood some universal principles of what life is, and it changed his life forever. We are pretty passionate about this and really it is the founda...
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Healing From Within | Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

January 16, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae Wright share impactfully traumatic experiences during the holidays. Losing LaRae's mother in a horific accident only days before Christmas, and what Scott had to do to overcome his limiting belief in himself. Scott shares the story of a singing experience during Christmas time, how that impacted his singing experience as an adult, and how he has since managed to heal from that exp...
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Revisiting The Bear River Massacre with Darren Parry | “History Is Only Written by the Victors”

January 9, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Darren Parry, the former chairman/chief of the North Western Shoshone tribe.  He shared with us a story that was both tragic and hopeful at the same time. The story of Bear River Massacre, from the perspective of those who suffered that day.  Brigham Young and the Latter-Day Saint movement led many people to Western North America, where the Shoshones helped them with foraging ...
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Revisiting Warrior's Wisdom | Lessons Learned from the Fight Against Cancer with Glen Wright

January 2, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Glen Wright joins the show to discuss his battle with cancer—the physical and emotional roller coaster. Glen is Scott’s brother and has been battling cancer since his diagnosis in February 2023. Hear the methods they used to treat cancer, the physical and emotional changes throughout the journey, the experience of getting tattooed, and the most meaningful things that came to his mind when he hear...
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Revisiting We Are the Temple | Healing and Transformation with Adam Sherman

December 26, 2024 • 63 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Adam Sherman joins the show to talk about his journey of healing and transformation. Hear about Adam’s upbringing in love, his coming out story, how horses mirror our energy, going through a spiritual journey, making sense of chakras, healing through sacred medicine, and Adam shares a vocal tone message.

Timestamps

[01:57] A bit about Adam.
[07:23] Adam’s coming out story.
[11:09] How horses mirror u...
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Revisiting Conscious Communication Skills with James ‘Fish’ Gill | Strategies for Transforming Relationship Conflicts

December 19, 2024 • 90 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, James ‘Fish’ Gill joins the show to talk about love and awareness, conscious communication, and how it helps transform relationship conflicts. Jame Gill is a heart coach, yoga teacher, and transformational facilitator based in Perth, Australia. He supports couples, businesses, and community groups to regrow trust, connection, and understanding. Hear the simple practices for evoking safety during ...
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Finding Your Authentic Presence | Scott and LaRae's Guide to Self-Discovery

December 12, 2024 • 92 mins
In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae join the (inner)action Podcast to share their journey to self-discovery. Hear how music unfolds in Scott’s life outside the drum circle, LaRae’s musical journey,  her experience during the Hour of Determination, intergrading the two worlds of music and meditation, and how we can let go of the need to be right. They also share their story behind the Observatory Podcast, how the nam...
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