Episode 48: On Stories, Creativity, and Other Lessons from ”Somewhere Else”

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast.

On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about a feature of the carousel called the Somewhere Else Wall. A stuccoed wall between the carousel and the gift shop that Scott designed in 2011. We’ll talk about how it was intended to represent a portal,  so to speak, between those of us who are here. And those of us who are somewhere else. 

In Part I of this two-part episode, you'll learn more about the wall, what it represents, and Allie will share her own personal experience with connecting to that place we call “somewhere else.” 

Next week, you'll hear from author, speaker, and evidential medium, Travis Holp. You'll learn about the value of messy stories, why signs matter, and how the stories we tell ourselves now can shape our future. Plus, you’ll hear from a professional medium about how we can connect with our loved ones on the other side, what death can teach us about life, and how being genuine rather than authentic is his suggestion for showing up as our best selves in this lifetime. 

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The Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.

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If you have a story to share, please reach out to Allie Wagner at outreach@carouselofhappiness.org

Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darrylpurpose.com/), for sharing his song, "Next Time Around," as ou...