Carousel of Happiness Podcast
Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast! It all starts with Scott Harrison, a Vietnam veteran, who channelled his grief into art by hand-carving and restoring a 1910 Charles Looff-designed carousel that actively spins today. On the podcast, you'll hear stories about how the carousel came to be and how it found an unusual home 8,000 feet above sea level in the quirky mountain town of Nederland, Colorado.
The Carousel of Happiness Podcast is your weekly hub of positivity where we'll spin yarns and tell tales about the carousel itself, the people who keep it spinning, and the over 1 million visitors who are fundamentally changed as a result of their visit. Not sure how a $3 ride ticket can change your life? We'll show you how on the podcast.
In the meantime, take care. Be well. And don't delay joy. We'll see you next time around.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 36: The Council of Kindness and Neville Goddard's "Wish Fulfilled"
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On today's episode, you'll learn more about Scott Harrison's work, the Council of Kindness, and how it transforms visitors through quiet contemplation and…
Episode 35: A Secret Visit to the Council of Kindness
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Join host Allie Wagner as she takes you on a tour of a special wing of the Carousel of Happiness. A secret spot very few people know about. One that is so…
Episode 34: Beatles, Tarot Cards, & Crystal Balls: How Divination Tools Can Help Us Access Our Intuition
What does a Beatle have in common with tarot cards and crystal balls? On today’s episode, you’ll find out. Host Allie Wagner will tell you one of her favorite stories about her favorite Beatle and ho…
Episode 33: How Small Change Can Create Big Impact – the Story of Mary Quinlan Wingate
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On today’s episode, we’ll introduce you to lifelong Nederland summer resident, Mary Quinlan Wingate. You’ll learn how a mother of three changed Nederland …
Episode 32: "If Not Me, Then Who?" – A Lesson about Personal Passion & Leadership from the Travis Manion Foundation
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On today’s episode, we share a story of a group of veterans and their families who visited the carousel from the Travis Manion Foundation a couple of week…
Episode 31: Peace, Love, Moto: A Conversation with Ron Francis
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On today’s episode, I’m going to share an interview I did last week with Ron Francis. Ron is the host of the Peace, Love, Moto Podcast, a podcast based in…
Episode 30: What to Do When the World's On Fire?
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On today’s episode, we explore what to do when it feels like the world is on fire. Join host Allie Wagner as she shares a TedTalk by writer and creative c…
Ep. 29: Full Moon Fever: How 7 Animals Escaped the Carousel
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On today’s episode, host Allie Wagner shares a story about how she arrived at the carousel last Friday morning to discover seven carousel animals missing.…
Episode 28: Sunshine, Soul Retrieval, and Rainbows: A Conversation with Cypress Willett
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On today’s episode, we wrap up our two-part conversation with Seer, Healer, and Artist, Cypress Willet. (Check out Episode 27 to listen to the first part …
Episode 27: Helping Spirits, Ritual, and "Nurse Energy:" A Conversation with Cypress Willett
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On today’s episode, we meet Seer, Healer, and Artist, Cypress Willett. You might remember I met Cypress on my visit to the Warrior Storyfield in Longmont.…
Episode 26: Meditation, Happy Grandpas, and the Power of Awe – A Conversation with COH Board President Charles Wood
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On today's episode, you'll meet Carousel of Happiness Board President, Charles Wood. Charles has been involved with the carousel for 12 years now, and has…
Episode 25: Presence, Creativity, and a Wonder Box Meditation
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On today's episode, host Allie Wagner guides you through a carousel-themed meditation. Find a cozy spot, quiet your mind, and see what's possible when you…
Episode 24: Presence, Peace, and the Joy of "Riding the Wave"
Welcome the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode, we talk about what happened on the podcast last week, how it relates to the carousel, and how we’re going to move forward together on t…
Episode 23: Why Rambling is Good for Your Soul
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On today's episode, we see what happens when we throw the playbook out the window. Join host Allie Wagner as we rumble (and ramble) off the rails slightl…
Episode 22: Mayoral Update and a Discussion about Beliefs and the Power of "What If"
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On today's episode, we celebrate a peaceful transition of power at the Carousel of Happiness. Madam Piglet Eunice Stardust becomes the 2025 Mayor of the Caro…
Episode 21: Pat Craig, the Wild Animal Sanctuary, and the Power of Compassionate Empathy
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On today’s episode we’re going to hear the story of Pat Craig and the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Did you know over 30,000 acres in the state of Colorado is ho…
Episode 20: Celebrating 20 Episodes and the Finding the "Joy" in the Journey
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On today’s episode, we’re taking a quick break to celebrate and reflect on how far we’ve come together on the podcast. Host, Allie Wagner, tells you about…
Episode 19: Artists, the "Muse," and the Story of the Twirling Girl
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On today’s episode, we continue the conversation about the creative process by focusing on the Muse. How do Muses inspire creativity? Who was Scott’s Mus…
Episode 18: Lessons on Art and Grieving from Carousel Operator, Burt Rashbaum
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On today’s episode, you'll meet Carousel Operator, Burt Rashbaum. He’s one of only a handful of people who have the distinct privilege of operating the ca…
Episode 17: The True Story of Elephant's Disappearance
Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. As many of you know, Elephant was reported missing in the local Mountain Ear newspaper a couple of weeks ago. But, we at the Carousel of Happiness, need …