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The Observatory Podcast
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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.

  1. 17h ago

    Honoring Jeff Wright | Scott & LaRae Wright on Grief, Family, Music & Living Fully After Loss

    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!

  2. Sep 10

    Four Years of The Observatory | Scott & LaRae Wright on Preferences, Curiosity & Finding Common Ground

    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!

  3. Sep 3

    The Code Word 'Trauma' | Scott and LaRae's Guide to Healing from Trauma revisited

    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!

  4. Aug 27

    Men’s Journey to Strength and Healing | Jeff Low on Finding Connection, Growth, and Authentic Community revisited

    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!

  5. Aug 20

    Weaving Threads of Tradition | Samuel Beautysta on Zapotec Weaving, Symbols, and Ancestral Story revisited

    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

  6. Aug 13

    Postponed Polygamy within Mormonism with Carol Lynn Pearson revisited

    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

  7. Aug 6

    Finding Mother God with Carol Lynn Pearson | Heavenly Mother, Mormon Feminism & the Divine Feminine

    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

  8. Jul 30

    Nurturing the Gift | Gina Scarpino on Life as a Psychic Medium and Teaching Others to Trust Their Calling revisited

    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

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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.

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