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 family, and how she got into sticker artistry. You will also learn how families can create a safe space for diversity.

Timestamps

[03:46] Kandis Larson’s background information
[07:15] How Kandis ended up in Ricks College
[11:24] Kandis favorite memory during college
[17:56] The things that Kandis did after college
[20:05] The first time Kandis realized she was gay
[27:05] The experience of coming out as gay
[34:53] How families can create a safe space for diversity
[38:31] Kandis's experience with the gathering community
[41:05] How Kandis got into sticker artistry
[50:25] Living free and following one’s passion
[57:39] The business stores in ten states
[01:00:51] Kandis’s experience with Lyme disease
[01:06:08] Kandis 2025 motto: I can and I will
[01:09:15] The value system in the Morman church

Notable quotes:

• “People fear what they don’t understand.” - Scott Wright [31:10]
• “There are pros and cons to everything we choose in life.” - Kandis Larson [50:32]

Relevant links:

https://bearprotocol.com/
Kandis Larson Website: https://kandiscreated.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandiscreated/

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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
[08:57] What spring really means to LaRae
[11:23] The things in Scott’s life that are blossoming
[15:15] The spring cleaning
[20:00] Seeing spring differently
[27:44] The challenge to the listeners for the spring season

Notable quotes:

• “New life is another part of what spring looks and feels like.” - LaRae Wright [07:57]
• “Everything in the world  is connected.” - Scott Wright [18:53]
• “If you find a way to be creative, you can let go of your old patterns.” - Scott Wrights [22:37]

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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: Uncovering the Foundations of Psychological Well-being. Hear how all humans are connected in this formless field of energy, the three fundamental universal forces and the power of quieting our minds and being present.

Timestamps

[04:03] Dr. Dicken Bettinger’s background information
[05:20] How all humans are connected 
[08:51] The infinite formless field of energy
[12:35] The three fundamental universal forces
[16:34] Rising into a higher level of consciousness 
[17:05] The power of thought
[25:00] The training that Dicken had in Africa, Europe and the Middle East 
[26:06] The power of quieting our minds and being present 
[35:45] Coming back to the present moment
[41:00] The power of being wise 
[47:11] About the book: Coming Home 

Notable quotes:

• “Every human being is connected to the universe directly.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [05:20]
• “Anything that can be seen with the most powerful telescopes and anything that can be observed with the most subatomic microscopes only accounts for 4% of the energy in the universe.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [09:23]
• “Out of nothing, everything is created.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [11:35]
• “Our capacity for love and understanding can’t be damaged or destroyed by anything that happens to us.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [25:18]
• “Anything that we do and seems to work is because we get fully present and stop holding on to the thoughts that weigh on us.” - Dr. Dicken Bettinger [34:12]

Relevant links:
Dr. Dicken Bettinger YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DickenBettinger
Website: https://3principlesmentoring.com/index.html
Book: Coming Home
Book: The Great Spirit

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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 regrow trust, connection, and understanding. Hear James’s personal story of creating a victim villain narrative, why the mind naturally villainizes, why villainizing is unskillful, and the best way to deal with the person who hurt you.
 
Timestamps

[02:34] About the book: How to Fall in Love with Humanity
[04:50] James’s personal story of creating a victim-villain narrative
[11:03] Why does the mind naturally villainize?
[11:26] Why is villainizing unskillful?
[14:00] LaRae’s experience of being framed as the villain
[19:07] Scott’s experience of being framed as the villain
[23:38] The evolution aspect of villainizing others
[31:42] Bringing love and awareness to your pain
[35:40] The difference between analysis and experience
[44:19] The three questions behind what causes malicious intent
[51:15] The best way to deal with the person who hurt you
[54:23] The short-term benefits of villainizing others
[59:28] The only way to heal completely 
[01:04:37] The only way to communicate with the person who hurt you
[01:14:35] Special offer for getting the book

Notable Quotes:

• “Our minds naturally create a victim-villain narrative.” - James Gill [04:29]
• “When we are framed as the villain, we contract, shut down, withdraw, pull away, defend, and fight back.” - James Gill [22:46]
• “When we villainize others, we always evoke their defense.” - James Gill [23:09]
• “You are the only person that can bring love and awareness to your pain.” - James Gill [31:50]
• “The only way to heal completely is to involve the person who hurt you.” - LaRae Wright [59:28]

Relevant links:

Website: https://www.leadbyheart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_fish_gill/
New Book: How to Fall in Love with Humanity

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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 helped her on the journey, and the experience of being on the other side. Scott also shares his story of getting out of Mormonism.
 
Timestamps

[01:57] Iilona Nielson’s background information
[05:14] The time Iilona moves from Ireland to the USA
[08:02] The first time Iilona realized she was brainwashed
[11:40] How Iilona met with her husband
[13:58] The Masonic Temple
[17:14] The experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong
[22:06] How Iilona realized that something is wrong
[26:19] Scott’s journey out of Mormonism
[28:20] How Iilona navigated her journey of getting out with her husband
[36:00] Things that helped Iilona on her journey of getting out 
[37:40] The challenges of getting out of the Mormon Church
[43:00] The experience of moving to North Carolina
[48:50] How the kids responded to the new environment 
[54:00] The best gift that Iilona gave her kids
[01:00:44] Shifting from the outside to within
[01:01:18] Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
[01:07:23] How Iilona got into breathwork yoga
[01:08:27] Iilona's relationship with herself now
[01:14:26] Advise to people with self-doubt and fear of the unknown
 
Notable quotes:

• “It’s powerful for people to know they are not going to Hell. Hell is invented just like Heaven. It’s all right here.” - Scott Wright [16:28]
• “The process of doubting helps you understand that things are not right.” - LaRae Wright [34:09]
• “It’s challenging to be authentic and speak the truth when everything around you says something different.” - Iilona Nielson [54:45]
• “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” - Scott Wright [01:06:06]
  “ The home is not external but when you are in balance with yourself.” - Iilona Nielson [01:08:13]

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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 importance of remaining curious even at an older age.

Timestamps

[04:13] The experience of the cruise in 2012
[04:23] How Scott and LaRae are different now
[07:29] The difference between watching the sunrise now and 2012
[10:14] The appreciation people had for Scott playing the flute 
[13:24] How the flute helps LaRae foster emotional health 
[15:24] Scott’s favorite time of life 
[17:00] Breaking free from false beliefs 
[25:00] Scott and LaRae’s experience with their nephews and nieces
[32:39] The importance of remaining curious even at an older age 
[35:05] Fostering love and connection 
[37:47] Tips to getting into art 

Notable Quotes:

• “I love how people come and express their appreciation and gratitude to you for playing the flute.” - LaRae Wright [08:23]
• “People appreciate when you share your gift.” - LaRae Wright [12:04]
• “Presence is when you wake up and allow for every day to present new truths in every experience.” - LaRae Wright [18:01]
• “The gift is to be the observer.” - Scott Wright [35:12]

Relevant links:

The Book: The Creative Art


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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 from the space of presence. 


Timestamps

[01:33] The Creative Play of Consciousness
[04:33] How humans interact with the world
[06:54] The things in the Shaw that drew curiosity
[08:47] Scott’s experience with particles and waves in the desert
[15:29] The science of particles and waves
[16:23] The power of observing what is going on in the world
[23:08] Tips to being present
[25:57] The importance of creating from the space of presence
[28:40] The overall goal of humanity
[34:17] The Telepathy Tapes Podcast
[36:08] Is peace something we align to or figure out?
[39:03] The episodes of the play ‘The Creative Play of Consciousness’

Notable quotes:

• “Where your energy goes is where your attention also goes.” - LaRae Wright [03:08]
• “We all observe based on where we are at and what we need, but we can’t change what’s happening.” - LaRae Wright [17:13]
• “The only thing that you can really change is yourself.” - LaRae Wright [20:02]
• “Thinking is the particle, and heart is the wave.” - Scott Wright [26:20]
• “The overall goal for humanity is one where we can come into a place and recognize who we are.” - Scott Wright [28:40]

Relevant links:

The Telepathy Tapes Podcast Website:
https://thetelepathytapes.com/

The Creative Play of Consciousness Website: 
https://www.gaia.com/series/the-creative-play-of-consciousness
 

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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. East also talks about the 3rd Volume, called Lovingly, which is going to be released on February 14, and what he learned from the documentary.

Timestamps

[02:02] How music unfolded in East Forest’s life
[05:45] The music that East used to play
[08:53] East's first psychedelic experience
[14:13] How making his own music influenced East’s life 
[18:44] The importance of music in medicine
[20:59] The release of the 3rd volume called Lovingly 
[27:17] What the documentary has taught East about himself
[30:51] The scene of recording the natural sounds and including them in his music
[36:55] The shift in East’s experience from music creation process to experiencing process 
[43:36] Getting into psychedelic mushroom medicine 
[44:46] East’s plan for the future
[50:03] East’s advice on building a relationship with yourself 
[54:17] East’s growth and progression through the album 

Notable quotes:

• “There is a great power in working with a team and people with talent.” - East Forest [27:56]
• “There is a recipe about how to walk through the world, and psychedelics, music, community vulnerability, and nature are part of that.” - East Forest [31:31]
• “You need to have enough medicine to have your brain flip to where you can experience it objectively.” - East Forest [36:56]
• “Music has a big influence on your healing journey.” - East Forest [42:37]

Relevant links:

East Forest Website: https://eastforest.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/
Documentary: https://eastforest.org/music-for-mushrooms

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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 started doing therapy, and how you can acknowledge your struggles and seek help. David also shares letting go of the need to be right, the importance of getting uncomfortable, and what triggered his spiritual journey of self-healing and discovery.
 
Timestamps:

[02:21] David Dawson’s background information
[05:16] How the (inner)action podcast has evolved over the years
[10:31] How David started focusing on himself
[15:12] Meeting people where they are at
[17:29] Letting go of the need to be right
[19:40] The biggest changes in David’s life when he started doing therapy
[27:08] Acknowledging your struggles and seeking help
[32:22] Breaking free from your limiting beliefs
[38:44] The importance of getting uncomfortable
[45:33] About the book: The Untethered Soul
[49:50] What triggered David to start his spiritual journey of self-healing and discovery
[01:01:03] Scott’s new podcast about porn addiction
[01:03:03] How the healing journey has influenced David’s life
[01:10:00] How David got into podcasting
[01:14:32] What’s new with the (inner)action podcast?

Notable quotes:

• “Cherish every moment because when you reflect on it, you wish you were there.” - David Dawson [04:53]
  “The only person you can control is yourself.” - David Dawson [10:56]
• “Be skeptical but learn to listen.” - Scott Wright [18:34]
• “Tapping into the uncomfortable takes you to the place where you start knowing yourself on a deeper level.” - LaRae Wright [38:41]

Relevant links:

Recommended Books The Untethered Soul Living Untethered The Surrender Experiment
David Dawson (inner)action podcast

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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 foundation of why we’re doing what we’re doing, so we invite you to sit back, take a moment, listen with your heart, don’t be attached to the words and just allow this message to flow through you.

Timestamps: 

[1:51] Dicken’s background
[11:58] Everyone is connected to cosmic energy 
[18:41] The 3 principles: thought, consciousness, and mind 
[24:06] For those who haven’t heard about this 
[37:47] Understanding the principles and putting them to work 
[48:33] Nature’s influence 
[60:38] People are beginning to understand 
[63:44] Feeling grief 

Notable quotes:

• “We are intimately a part of that dimension of life in the same way a wave is intimately a part of the ocean. We’re not separate from the other forms of life. It’s living us, creating us, breathing us, pumping our blood. We can’t not be that.”  Dicken Bettinger [15:54]
• “Insight learning is different than information learning. Information learning is memorization of facts, but it’s insight that changes people. Not information.” Dicken Bettinger [24:38]

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