On July 1st, 2026 at 4pm MST, join LIVE for the recording of the final episode before Kevin (and Chris) officially go on sabbatical from the Science & Spirituality Podcast.

Use this link to join: https://riverside.com/studio/science--spirituality-regular-episodes

"For nearly four years, we've been showing up week after week to explore the intersection of science and spirituality—and along the way, we've learned lessons that extend far beyond podcasting. In this special behind-the-scenes conversation, we pull back the curtain on the challenges, breakthroughs, mistakes, and unexpected insights that have shaped this journey. From overcoming self-doubt and navigating uncertainty to staying committed when motivation wasn't there, we share the principles that have helped us keep moving forward and growing over time. Whether you're building a business, pursuing a dream, or simply working toward becoming a better version of yourself, these lessons are surprisingly universal."

What if nothing in your life is ordinary—and every single moment is quietly extraordinary? In this episode, we explore the idea that life itself is a miracle, not just in a poetic sense, but through both scientific understanding and spiritual insight. We reflect on powerful perspectives from thinkers like Einstein and Thoreau, and unpack how shifting the way we see our lives can completely transform the way we experience them. When we begin to view even the smallest moments through this lens, something changes—we become more present, more alive, and more connected to it all.

We also dive into simple, grounded practices that help us embody this way of living, like gratitude and meditation. How can we train our minds to focus on what feels expansive instead of what feels limiting? And what would your day look like if you genuinely treated each interaction, each breath, as something sacred? Together, we explore how to move from autopilot into intentional living—and how embracing the miracle of life can open the door to deeper peace, joy, and fulfillment.

Have you ever had a moment in your life that felt small at the time—but looking back, you realize it changed everything? In this episode, we sit down with Carla Sciaky to explore what she calls “doorway moments”—those pivotal experiences that quietly invite us into deeper self-awareness, healing, and purpose. From her early dream of becoming a teacher to a successful music career, and ultimately into the world of spiritual growth and energy healing, Carla shares the powerful twists and turns that shaped her path. Along the way, we unpack how intuition speaks to us, how pain can become a catalyst for transformation, and why the obstacles we face may actually be guiding us somewhere meaningful.

We also dive into the importance of mentorship, community, and having the courage to step outside the boxes we’ve placed ourselves in. What if the challenges you’re facing right now are actually invitations into your next level of growth? And how might your life shift if you started listening more deeply to that inner voice guiding you forward? This is a heart-opening conversation about trusting the journey, embracing change, and recognizing that the moments we often overlook may be the very ones leading us home.

Ways to Connect With Carla & Her Work:

• Receive one free month of Doorway Moments, every Monday and Friday: https://doorwaytohealing.com/freemonthsands

• Ready to subscribe now? Here is the link to sign up for an ongoing subscription to Doorway Moments: https://doorwaytohealing.com/doorwaymoments.html
• Find out about Carla’s coaching and healing: https://doorwaycoachingandhealing.com/
• Order Carla’s CDs and learn more about her music: https://carlasciaky.com/

About Carla:

Carla Sciaky is an award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, coach, healer, speaker, and author whose work weaves music and healing as complementary paths of growth and transformation. Veteran of a 55+ year career, she has taken her place on stage before thousands of audiences. She has been featured in print and internet media as well as on podcasts, radio and television. A Colorado Arts & Humanities songwriting fellow and 2019 inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, her 2024 solo album Heart of the Swan topped folk radio charts, and her music video Standing by a River has won multiple international awards. Certified as a Life Mastery Consultant® and as a practitioner of EFT, Reconnective Healing®, and Natural Vision Improvement, Carla serves clients through her practice Doorway Coaching and Healing, uplifting people around the world through creative expression, insight, and embodied wisdom.

There are moments in life that crack something open inside of us—and sometimes, we don’t even realize what’s really coming up until we slow down enough to feel it. In this episode, we share a personal update that led into a much deeper conversation around emotions—the kind we often avoid, suppress, or try to “move past” too quickly. From joy and love to grief, loneliness, and everything in between, we explore what emotions actually are (hint: they’re energy in motion) and why allowing ourselves to truly feel them can be one of the most powerful things we do for our mental, emotional, and even physical health.

We also dive into the science behind emotions—how they impact the body, how long they actually last when we let them move, and why resisting them can keep us stuck in patterns we don’t even realize we’re reinforcing. Along the way, we share practical tools to help you process what you’re feeling, reconnect with yourself, and move through emotional waves with more ease and awareness. So let us ask you… what emotions have you been avoiding? And what might shift in your life if you gave yourself permission to fully feel them?

What if the key to "getting" more in life isn’t about trying harder—but about giving more freely? In this episode, we explore the the Law of Circulation and how it shapes everything from our relationships, finances, and even to our overall sense of abundance. Through insights from both science and spirituality, we look at how nature itself models this truth—nothing thrives by holding on, but by allowing energy to move. When we consciously choose to give—whether it’s love, attention, generosity, or presence—we create space for something new to flow back into our lives.

We also talk about how aligning with these universal laws can transform not just what we experience externally, but who we become internally. How might your life shift if you focused more on what you can contribute rather than what you can get? And what would happen if giving became less about obligation and more about expression? Join us for a heartfelt and practical conversation that invites us to step into a deeper level of abundance, fulfillment, and conscious living—by simply starting with what we already have to give.

Chapters00:00 New Beginnings and Updates02:53 The Law of Circulation: Giving to Receive05:47 Nature's Examples of Giving and Receiving08:41 The Importance of Alignment with Universal Laws12:04 Concrete Examples of Giving in Life14:56 Financial Giving and Spiritual Nourishment17:51 Transformative Stories of Giving and Receiving20:47 Recommended Resource: The Go-Giver23:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

Have you ever felt like you’re somehow behind in life—like everyone else got the memo except you? In this episode, we unpack fascinating new brain science that completely reframes how we understand adolescence and adulthood. We explore research showing that adolescence doesn’t actually end in the late teens or early twenties, but can extend all the way into our early thirties. Through this lens, the uncertainty, exploration, and emotional ups and downs so many of us experience aren’t signs of failure—they’re signs of healthy brain development happening exactly as it’s designed to.

We talk about what’s really going on inside the brain during these formative years, why your experiences now are shaping the grounded, stable version of you that’s emerging, and how societal expectations can create unnecessary pressure along the way. What if not having it all figured out is actually part of the process? And what if your brain is still pruning, refining, and preparing you for the next phase of life on purpose? Join us for a reassuring, science-backed conversation that invites us to embrace the journey with a little more compassion, patience, and trust in our own timing.

Research / Articles Referenced:

1. Topological turning points across the human lifespan - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65974-8
2. Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl6klez226o
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In this episode, Chris and Kevin dig into one simple, but powerful habit for lowering stress and thinking more clearly: speaking your thoughts out loud or writing them down.

While breaking down why talking out loud or writing your thoughts is one of the simplest ways to regulate stress. They explore:

-How naming emotions activates the prefrontal cortex and quiets the stress response

-Why unspoken problems drain mental energy and keep your brain in “swirl mode”

-How externalizing thoughts creates clarity and frees up cognitive load

-A comparison to the double-slit experiment: unspoken problems = probability cloud; speaking/writing = collapsing it into focus

-How this process returns you to awareness, reminding you that you’re not your problem, you're the observer of your problem

As always, they end the episode with a practical tool you can use right away to start applying this into your life.

Have you ever noticed how different your mind feels after getting lost in a good book? In this episode, we explore why study and reading have such a profound impact on the brain—and how they can literally reshape the way we think. We dig into the science of neuroplasticity and talk about how reading in our own inner voice creates a level of engagement that’s hard to match. This simple act of slowing down, focusing, and letting new ideas in becomes a powerful catalyst for personal growth, self-reflection, and long-term habit change.

We also look at how reading sparks insights that shift our thinking and rebuild our attention span in a world full of distractions. What if reading is actually one of the most underrated tools for transforming your mindset? And how might your life change if study became a consistent part of your personal development practice? Join us as we dive into how reading rewires the brain—and how we can use it intentionally to create lasting change.