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In The NOCOWhy people love Colorado’s signature chile pepper, according to the man who developed itThese shorter, colder days over the midwinter holiday are the perfect time to break out that bag of roasted Pueblo chile peppers some of us have kept stashed in the freezer since the fall. They're just waiting to be turned into a big batch of spicy green chile. And for many pepper aficionados, only the Pueblo chile will do. But the popularity of these Colorado-grown peppers is a relatively recent phenomenon. Farmers in Pueblo and other parts of Colorado have been growing different kinds of peppers for decades, but the state didn’t rea...2024-12-2709 min

In The NOCOThis tiny, scorpion-like creature is only found in caves near Boulder. Here’s how a family discovered itThe Denver Museum of Nature and Science made an exciting announcement this year: A new species of cave-dwelling pseudoscorpion had been discovered in the foothills outside Boulder. Researchers named it Larca boulderica – a nod to the city of Boulder – and say the only place on the planet where you’ll find it is in just two caves near the Boulder Flatirons. We reached out to David Steinmann, the research associate with the Museum of Nature and Science who found the new species. We thought he’d want to talk about his once-in-a- lifetime discovery. Instead, he told us that for...2024-12-2609 min

In The NOCO‘Forever’ chemicals are a big health concern. Colorado scientists found a new way to break them downScientists have found a promising new way to break down harmful “forever” chemicals. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are found in many household products including nonstick cookware or waterproof clothing. They’ve also found their way into our drinking water, our food and our bodies. They’re called forever chemicals because they were designed and manufactured to never break down – which means, after they’ve been used in manufacturing or in our homes, they’ll continue to circulate in the environment for thousands of years. Studies have linked PFAS exposure to cond...2024-12-2009 min

In The NOCOA unique version of 'The Nutcracker' illuminates the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhoodA unique retelling of the holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’ explores the history and cultural importance of Denver's Five Points neighborhood. The Five Points Nutcracker replaces the story’s traditional characters with significant figures from Denver’s African American community. Five Points was once known as the “Harlem of the West.” Duke Ellington’s jazz version of the music is the backbone of the production, and was the inspiration for the show’s director, Larea Edwards. The production features actors and dancers from the performing arts group LuneASeas. Musicians from the Boulder Philharmonic...2024-12-1809 min

In The NOCOHow an ambitious project led by CU-Anschutz researchers could revolutionize eye transplantsEye doctors today perform surgeries that would have seemed unthinkable a century or two ago. They can remove cataracts, correct someone’s vision with Lasik surgery, or do a cornea transplant to relieve pain or restore someone’s sight. But one procedure they can’t do at the moment is a full eye transplant for vision restoration. And that prevents doctors from treating some more serious eye conditions. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus want to change that. A team there was recently awarded up to $46 million to figure out how...2024-12-1709 min

In The NOCOCan’t stand throwing out your Christmas tree after the holidays? Try planting it in your yard insteadWhen it comes time to decorate for the holidays, for many people a beautiful Christmas tree is the most essential piece. And some people simply don’t want to let their Christmas tree go. So, they bring a live potted tree into their home, and then move it to their yard after the holidays to enjoy for years to come. If that sounds like your kind of Christmas, our guest today has some tips to make it a reality. John Murgel is a horticulture specialist with Colorado State University Extension. He says opting for a living...2024-12-1309 min

In The NOCOAn ice-free day on the Arctic Ocean? It’s coming sooner than we realized, a CU researcher saysPicture this: It's a summer day. You’re on a ship on the Arctic Ocean. You scan the horizon... and you don’t see any sea ice on the surface of the water. For much of our history, this would be a surreal scenario. The Earth’s northernmost region is typically covered in sea ice and snow year-round. But a University of Colorado researcher says that vision is going to become a reality. And the first ice-free day on the Arctic Ocean may be closer than we think. Dr. Alexandra...2024-12-1009 min

In The NOCOThe new film ‘The Order’ looks at the white supremacist group that killed a Denver radio hostForty years ago, a Denver radio talk show host named Alan Berg was assassinated. He was shot in his driveway by members of a militant, white supremacist group known as The Order. The group was active in the early 1980s, and one of their goals was to spark revolution against the American government. A new movie tells that story, and explores the FBI investigation into the group. The movie, called The Order, is based on a book by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, who were both investigative journalists at the Rocky Mountain News at the t...2024-12-0609 min

In The NOCOA barbecue historian champions a forgotten Colorado culinary heroColumbus B. Hill was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s culinary history. He was a Black man originally from Missouri – and he was possibly the most popular barbecue chef in Denver in the late 1800s. His food was so good that it was served to thousands of people at official functions at the state Capitol. But even among hardcore barbecue fans, very few people know his name. And his legacy wasn’t always well cared for. In 1923, Hill was buried in Denver’s Riverside Cemetery without a headstone. Denver author and barbecue historian Adrian Mil...2024-12-0509 min

In The NOCOWhat makes a great shopping mall Santa? This Colorado school has trained thousands of themEvery December, Santa Claus literally does the impossible: He delivers presents all over the world with a team of flying reindeer. So when someone becomes a stand-in for Santa at your local mall, or work party, those are big boots to fill. But as it turns out, being Santa is a teachable skill. Susen Mesco founded Professional Santa Claus School in Denver in 1983. She says more than 5,000 Santas have attended over the years. And that means she has four decades of expertise in getting your local Santa acting and looking his best. 2024-12-0309 min

In The NOCOIs political talk on the table this Thanksgiving? Here’s how to dial down the tensionThanksgiving is right around the corner. And many of us are dreading the moment when someone brings up politics at the dinner table. Family members might want to debate how Harris performed as a candidate or the merits of who Trump picked for his cabinet. Or a hundred other post-election topics that might make you feel a little bit less than thankful to be with your family on Thursday. Natalie Pennington, an assistant professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, studies the dynamics of friendship and relationships – and the challenges of maintaining conne...2024-11-2709 min

In The NOCOColorado winters are hard on your trees. Here’s a survival guide to help them throughIt may not feel like it right now, but winter is coming. And before it arrives... it’s time to think about extra care and nurturing for your trees. Because on Colorado’s Front Range, the coldest season can be especially tough on the trees in our yards. Damage can take many forms: Sun scald, dry roots, or cracks in the bark from extreme temperature swings. Fortunately, there’s hope. The tree specialists at Colorado State University Extension say they get lots of calls about cold-weather care for your trees so they’r...2024-11-2109 min

In The NOCOHow we treat concussions in kids has changed. This doctor wants to make sure parents are getting the messageMillions of kids in the US will suffer a concussion during childhood, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Concussions are brain injuries that cause headaches and dizziness and nausea. And it can take weeks to fully recover. In recent years doctors have changed the way they treat them. Instead of avoiding activity, doctors now recommend light physical activity while a child recovers from a concussion. Julie Wilson is a pediatric sports medicine physician at the Sports Medicine Center, and co-director of the Concussion Program at Chil...2024-11-2009 min

In The NOCOTwo slightly different chickadee birdsongs show how humans are reshaping Colorado’s ecosystemsIf you’ve spent even a little time outdoors in Colorado, you’ve most likely heard the song of the mountain chickadee. These adorable, chubby little birds are commonly found in higher-elevation forests in the Rocky Mountains. And they have a close relative – the black-capped chickadee, which tends to live at lower elevations. But in areas like Boulder County, the habitats of these two types of chickadees overlap. Historically, the two types of chickadees had identical birdsongs. Which could create a problem. When birds from these two distinct species want to f...2024-11-1909 min

In The NOCOHow an ancient Greek play being staged in Greeley taps into some intense post-election vibesOf all the responses to the results of last week’s presidential election, one of the most unusual involves something called the 4B movement. It calls for women to cut off or limit their contact with men. That includes dating, marriage, childbirth – and physical affections. The 4B movement started a few years ago in South Korea, but gained attention on social media in the U.S. after Election Day. Some women equated president-elect Donald Trump's victory to a low point for women's rights — and said they’re cutting off relationships with men. But women wi...2024-11-1509 min

In The NOCOCould this bold new strategy for replanting trees after a wildfire help save Colorado’s forests?The Hayman Fire burned through a huge swath of forest southwest of Denver in 2002. It left behind a massive burn scar. Workers quickly replanted thousands of trees to reestablish the forest. But more than two decades later, large areas of the Hayman burn scar still resemble a moonscape, with some scraggly young trees here and there. Burn scars that take decades to heal are becoming a fact of life throughout the West. It’s partly due to climate change, which is shifting which types of trees will grow naturally in mountain forests. 2024-11-1309 min

In The NOCOThis unique program lets military veterans become filmmakers – and learn how to process traumaThe Patton Veterans Project is a traveling film workshop designed to give veterans who may be suffering from PTSD or depression a communal space to process their trauma. Vets who participate learn a “narrative therapy” approach to dealing with emotional trauma. Over three days, the vets create a short film about their personal story. The Patton Veterans Project was created by Benjamin Patton, grandson of the famous World War II General George S. Patton. Earlier this year, Patton and Mike Leeman, the program’s veteran coordinator and former participant, joined ITN's Erin O’Toole...2024-11-0809 min

In The NOCOHow Coloradans voted on big cat hunting, ranked-choice voting, and a firearms taxTired of hearing about the election? And thinking about the election? We get it. But before we move on, let’s walk through a few notable decisions that Colorado voters considered this week. Like whether we should ban the hunting of mountain lions and other big cats. And whether sales of guns and ammunition should help pay for mental health services. And a measure that would have transformed how Coloradans vote for candidates. ITN’s Erin O’Toole spoke with Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC’s politics and elections reporter, to analyze what passed, what failed...2024-11-0709 min

In The NOCOColorado election roundup: Abortion, same-sex marriage, Lauren Boebert and that slaughterhouse banAll eyes were on the Presidential election Tuesday night: Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris. But there were plenty of important Colorado issues on the ballot, too. Like what the state constitution says about same sex marriage, who should review judges in ethics cases and whether the right to an abortion should be protected. KUNC’s politics and elections reporter Lucas Brady Woods spoke with ITN’s Erin O’Toole to discuss some of the most noteworthy issues decided by Colorado voters. Votes in some ballot measures and races – including the 8th Con...2024-11-0609 min

In The NOCOIt's Election Day. Here’s how Colorado election officials make voting secureIt's Election Day in Colorado. And along with who wins or loses, something that a lot of people are thinking about today is election security. After all, elections are complicated: Millions of Colorado voters will fill out and turn in their ballots. And county election officials will gather and tally them – quickly. On top of that, some recent headlines have called Colorado’s election systems into question. Mesa County officials reported recently that someone stole 12 mail ballots and returned them. And news broke last week that the Colorado Secretary of State’s office ac...2024-11-0509 min

In The NOCOWorkers at Rocky Flats helped build America’s nuclear arsenal. A new film digs into memories of the controversial plantIf you visit the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Denver, you see different types of wildlife, miles of hiking and biking trails and acres of rolling prairie. But you don’t see any trace of the astonishing history of what happened there during the Cold War: The Rocky Flats plant made plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons until it was shuttered in the early 1990s. The buildings used in processing the plutonium were destroyed and the area was cleaned up under a Superfund site designation. And after a series of sometimes cont...2024-11-0109 min

In The NOCODuring a natural disaster, not everyone can evacuate. A CU researcher wants to understand whyEvacuating thousands of people during a natural disaster is a lot more complicated than simply telling everyone to move to safety. A wildfire or tornado in Colorado, or the hurricanes that recently struck the southeast U.S., often hit vulnerable populations especially hard. Elderly folks, people with disabilities, or people who can’t afford to quickly pick up and leave have a more difficult time getting out of harm’s way. Carson MacPherson-Krutsky is a researcher with the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. In a new study, Carson laid out what she...2024-10-3109 min

In The NOCOStudying how pythons devour enormous meals may help doctors treat people with heart disease, a CU scientist saysHeart disease causes one out of every five deaths in the United States. Now, a University of Colorado researcher says she’s found promising clues that could help treat it, but the source of her discoveries might make your skin crawl. Dr. Leslie Leinwand is a professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at CU Boulder. Her insights come from research conducted on a rather unwieldy animal to keep in your laboratory – pythons. Leinwand and her team observe Burmese pythons – snakes that go weeks or months between meals without eating. She has studied pythons f...2024-10-2309 min

Tech in Real EstateOff-Market Data EXPERT Reveals Secret to Endless Real Estate Leads using Property RadarWelcome back to the Tech and Real Estate Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we’re thrilled to have Sean O'Toole, a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Property Radar. Sean shares his journey from tech startups to real estate flipping and how he combined his expertise to develop Property Radar, a tool that helps investors leverage off-market data to find leads and close deals. 🚀In this episode, you’ll learn:How Sean transitioned from tech to real estate.The importance of off-market data for real estate success.How to use Property Radar to gain insights from public r...2024-10-2133 min

In The NOCOYes, wildfires can devastate communities – but they can also help strengthen them, this CU researcher says Wildfires in Colorado rip through communities. They torch homes and disrupt lives. But wildfires also cause some surprising – maybe even uplifting – things to happen. They make people more resilient. They strengthen the bonds between neighbors. And those stronger connections help people prepare for future emergencies. That’s according to Lori Peek – a researcher who studies how communities come together during and after natural disasters. Lori is a sociologist and the director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. Today, we’re listening back to a recent convers...2024-10-1809 min

In The NOCOA unique program gave a guaranteed income to 800 people experiencing homelessness in Denver. How much did it actually help?Since early 2023 hundreds of Denver residents experiencing homelessness received a monthly income whether they had a job or were unemployed. Eight hundred participants received the payment as part of a program called the Denver Basic Income Project. It was a pilot program designed to study whether rates of homelessness decrease when people are given a base-line income. Participants received either $600 a year or $12,000 a year. The money came from a combination of public and private sources, including $4 million dollars from the office of the Denver Mayor. But the mayor’s office recently annou...2024-10-1709 min

In The NOCOAs Election Day nears, deepfakes and misinformation are serious threats. Colorado leaders have a plan to respondWeld County’s Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes has a noticeable online presence. She posts lots of informational videos around election time telling voters how to cast a ballot or get ready for Election Day. But here’s something that keeps Koppes -- and a lot of other election officials -- up at night. Artificial intelligence is developing so quickly that a bad actor could take one of Koppes’ videos and convincingly alter her voice, so that it sounds like she’s saying something misleading -- such as giving the wrong hours when polls are open. Koppes an...2024-10-1509 min

In The NOCOHow Colorado moved forward after being labeled ‘The Hate State’Nearly three decades ago Colorado was known as The Hate State. In 1992 Colorado voters passed Amendment 2, which banned anti-discrimination laws meant to protect gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. But the Amendment never went into effect because there was immediate backlash. It was challenged again and again for being unconstitutional, bringing it all the way to the supreme court. Season 4 of KUNC’s Colorado Dream podcast retraces Colorado’s tumultuous history and evolving relationship with its queer and transgender population. Stephanie Daniel is the Executive Producer and host for the Colorado Dream. Erin O’...2024-10-1109 min

In The NOCOA proposed tax on guns and ammo could fund millions in aid for victims of violent crimes. Will voters back it?A new tax on sales of guns and ammunition could be used to fund services that help crime victims. That’s the idea behind a proposal Colorado voters will consider on the November ballot. Proposition KK would add a 6.5 percent excise tax on guns, some parts and accessories, and ammunition. Buyers in Colorado already pay state and local sales taxes on the purchase of firearms and ammunition, and a federal tax of around 10 percent. It’s a novel approach that its backers say will generate about $39 million dollars a year to fund progra...2024-10-1009 min

In The NOCOIn Colorado, more officers are using artificial intelligence to write their police reports. Is that a good thing?More law enforcement officers in Colorado are using artificial intelligence to create their police reports. Boulder Police launched a pilot program earlier this year allowing artificial intelligence to help officers generate reports related to minor crimes. A few months later, they expanded the policy to let AI help write police reports for all types of cases. That’s according to a story from Boulder Reporting Lab. Boulder officers use a new technology called Draft One. Fort Collins police have also been using Draft One since April. So how reliable is this...2024-10-0909 min

In The NOCOThere's a doctor shortage in Colorado. UNC's new medical school hopes to address thatPatients in Colorado feel the brunt of a growing healthcare crisis every day. There’s a shortage of primary care doctors and other health care workers in most Colorado counties – and that has an especially big impact on low-income and rural communities. That physician shortage is projected to get even worse, with roughly a third of doctors in the state aged 60 or older, and nearing retirement – according to a recent report by the American Association of Medical Colleges. To help boost the number of primary care doctors, a new medical school – just the third...2024-10-0809 min

In The NOCOMeet the man who gave Colorado its own signature chile pepper – and sparked a rivalry with New MexicoVisit any farmers’ market in Colorado and you’ll see long lines of people waiting to buy produce that’s grown in the state. And when fall arrives... it’s all about Pueblo chiles. The aroma of those dark green peppers roasting as they spin in large metal tumblers fills the crisp autumn air. People often buy extra bags of them – some to use now, some to freeze for use during the chilly winter months. But the popularity of those Colorado-grown peppers is a relatively recent phenomenon. Although farmers in Pueblo and other parts...2024-10-0409 min

In The NOCOColorado schools are issuing more out-of-school suspensions. Here’s why that’s troubling – and how to address itSchool districts across Colorado have been suspending kids for problematic behavior at significantly higher rates than before the pandemic. A recent analysis of data in The Denver Post found that school administrators across Colorado have been issuing out-of-school suspensions 25% more compared to the 2018-2019 school year. Those figures are even higher in Denver public schools, which have seen suspensions jump by 42% in that same time frame. Many districts with higher suspension rates also struggle to hire school counselors or special education teachers – positions that often help curb problematic behavior. Research shows certain students are more...2024-10-0309 min

In The NOCOColorado cities are growing in population while shrinking their water use. Here’s how they make it workIn 2002, Colorado saw a turning point for water use. It was the year Front Range cities got serious about how they use water and how to waste less of it. Luke Runyon is a reporter who specializes in covering water issues for the University of Colorado Boulder’s Water Desk. (You might remember him as the host of KUNC’s Colorado River podcast Thirst Gap.) In a new story, Runyon looked at how many Colorado cities grew dramatically since 2002 but also shrank their water usage. Host Erin O’Toole talked with...2024-10-0209 min

In The NOCOWhat's behind Colorado’s surge in college enrollment? The pandemic, some strategic programs and Deion SandersMore students in Colorado are headed to college. And enrollment numbers at Colorado colleges are climbing faster than predicted. At the University of Colorado, for example, enrollment grew by 3.5 percent this school year – that's substantially more than the 0.5 percent increase the school’s officials had expected. So, what’s behind the increase? And how is it changing who’s attending college in Colorado? Spoiler alert: It might involve CU Boulder football coach Deion Sanders. For answers, host Erin O’Toole checked in with Dr Angie Paccione – Executive Director of Colorado’s Department of H...2024-10-0109 min

In The NOCOA powerful Fort Collins art show highlights the words and portraits of immigrants in Northern ColoradoShared experiences that echo across different cultures... and the unique perspectives that people from different places bring to our community. An art show on display in Fort Collins explores those ideas through poems, letters and portraits of immigrants living in Northern Colorado. Curator Brigid McAuliffe collected images and writings from people representing thirty-eight countries for two projects that make up the show. Querida Familia features members of families from Mexico who now live in Fort Collins who wrote letters and recollections prompted by photos of significant moments in their lives. And in Hyphens & Hemispheres: The Plac...2024-09-2609 min

In The NOCOIs it ‘ballot box biology’ – or do Colorado’s mountain lions really need protection from hunting?A measure on Colorado’s ballot this November asks voters to choose whether wildcat hunting in the state should be banned. Supporters of the initiative point to what they say are cruel hunting practices, like using large teams of dogs to chase mountain lions up trees to then be shot and killed. Supporters also say the initiative would eliminate unethical “trophy hunting” – meaning hunting for sport without making use of the meat. Opponents say a hunting ban would cause mountain lion populations to explode in the state – and that could devastate deer and elk herds...2024-09-2509 min

In The NOCOAfter guilty verdicts – and 10 life sentences – in Boulder’s mass shooting trial, a victim’s daughter looks backA Boulder County jury reached a verdict Monday afternoon: They found the man who killed ten people in a mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers guilty on all counts. That includes 10 counts of first-degree murder and 45 additional charges. At sentencing later that day, the judge overseeing the trial issued 10 consecutive life sentences, among other penalties. The verdict comes three and a half years after the shooting on March 22, 2021. And it followed long debates over whether the shooter was mentally competent to stand trial. For the victims’ families, Monday was a mile...2024-09-2409 min

In The NOCOAspen trees could be a colorful addition to your yard – but experts say you’ll probably regret itFall begins Sunday – which means leaf-peeping season is here in Colorado. Soon the mountains will fill with people looking to drink in the glorious sight of all those orange and gold aspen leaves that cover the hillsides. And you can bet that quite a few of those tourists will look at those vibrant aspen trees and wonder why they can't just plant one in their own yard. Experts with Colorado State University Extension say “how to plant an aspen at home” is one of the most commonly asked questions they get from the public. "I thi...2024-09-2009 min

In The NOCONearly 1 in 4 college students have limited access to nutritious food. Colorado schools have ideas to fix thatThe college experience can seem like a carefree time, filled with social activities, weekend football games... and, of course, the occasional visit to the library or an all-night study session. But reality paints a very different picture for many students. Federal data shows that nearly a quarter of the nation’s college students struggle with getting enough nutritious food. That’s 3.8 million students, including thousands in Colorado. And being hungry makes it harder to focus on academics. In response, most of Colorado’s colleges and universities maintain food pantries, mobile markets, a...2024-09-1909 min

In The NOCOArmando Silva’s vibrant murals adorn walls across Colorado. He hopes a new festival will inspire more outdoor artGreeley artist Armando Silva paints some of the most prominent artwork along Colorado’s Front Range. His vibrant, expressive murals depict sugar beet workers who helped establish Fort Collins ... or a steer to honor the Greeley Stampede. And he’s working to create a space for more artists to create more murals. He’s part of the team launching WeldWalls, a brand-new mural festival in Greeley that launches next week. That got us curious about how he hopes to grow the public arts scene in Colorado – and how he got started painting murals in the first pla...2024-09-1309 min

In The NOCOAurora, gangs and immigration: The facts are more nuanced than you may have heardIf you follow national news, you might think the biggest story in Colorado right now is centered on an Aurora apartment complex that was reportedly overtaken by an armed group of Venezuelan gang members. If you watched the presidential debate this week, you likely heard former president Donald Trump mention that gangs had “taken over” the city. Many right-leaning media outlets across the country have reported, without proof, that armed members of the Tren de Aragua gang had driven out the apartments’ property managers and were running the community through intimidation and violence. Conflicting statements from city of...2024-09-1209 min

In The NOCOThink wildfires and hailstorms are raising the cost of home insurance? Technology may be the bigger culpritHomeowners in Colorado have been watching their insurance costs increase at rates faster than the national average. On average, they pay more to insure their homes than homeowners in other states – about $1,700 more, according to recent figures. You might hear that and assume it’s because wildfires and hailstorms cause more destruction in Colorado, and climate change seems to be making it worse. But that’s only part of the story. The Denver Post reported recently that insurance companies are changing the way they decide how risky it is to insure a home – and to determine what its...2024-09-1109 min

In The NOCOCities like Boulder may have too many parking spaces. Here’s why that's a problemOfficials in the city of Boulder say they have a problem: too many parking spaces. Some transportation experts believe having too many empty spots is a waste of space, especially considering some of that space could be used for housing, retail, or a park. By some estimates, Boulder has twice as many parking spots as it needs. Some city leaders say that’s a missed opportunity in a city that struggles to make space for attainable housing. In fact, several Colorado cities are wrestling with this issue now. Host Erin O’Too...2024-09-1009 min

In The NOCOA forgotten hero of Colorado barbecue history is about to get some overdue recognitionColumbus B. Hill was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s culinary history. He was a Black man originally from Missouri – and he was possibly the most popular barbecue chef in Denver in the late 1800s. His food was so good that it was served to thousands of people at official functions at the state Capitol. But even among hardcore barbecue fans, very few people know his name. And his legacy wasn’t always well cared for. In 1923, Hill was buried in Denver without a headstone... until now. Denver author and barbecue historian Adrian Miller is...2024-09-0609 min

In The NOCOHow a 100-mile run became a ‘lifeline’ for a Colorado athlete who struggles with depressionDrew Petersen’s career has been marked by extremes. As a professional skier, the Silverthorne native made a living carving turns on some of the toughest terrain in the world. But in recent years, he’s spoken openly, and made two films, about a different part of his life: his struggle with mental health and severe depression, which dates back to his childhood. In his new film, Feel It All, Drew takes on another daunting challenge: running the Leadville Trail 100 – a grueling, 100-mile ultramarathon in Colorado’s high country. Drew weaves his story of training for and completin...2024-09-0509 min

In The NOCOColorado’s GOP leadership is divided, and the timing couldn’t be worse. How did this happen?Colorado's Republican Party is torn between people claiming to be chairman at the state level. And it's splitting the party leadership into two factions at a critical time. It’s a presidential election year, and a moment when the party is working to regain some of the seats they’ve lost at the state level. The leadership of the state GOP recently voted out their chairman, Dave Williams, and installed a new chair named Eli Bremer. But Williams and his supporters says the vote was illegitimate, and he’s still chairman. Williams was reaffirmed at a second...2024-09-0409 min

In The NOCOFour-day school weeks are the norm in many parts of Colorado. But do they set up students for failure?Since the 1980s, a growing number of Colorado school districts have adopted a four-day schedule. Currently, about one in seven K-12 public school students in Colorado attends class four days a week rather than five – primarily those in smaller, rural school districts. These districts often have smaller budgets than schools along the Front Range and in mountain towns. And researchers say the four-day schedule is often used as an incentive to attract and retain teachers when the district can’t offer a more competitive salary. But a new report from the Keystone Policy Center says the four-day schoo...2024-09-0309 min

In The NOCOLove Palisade Peaches? Here's what makes them delicious, according to scienceThe Palisade peach might be one of Colorado's best-kept secrets. Those grocery store peaches from California or Georgia are perfectly fine. But a good peach from Western Colorado is often juicier, sweeter and bigger than its out-of-state competition. As peach season winds down for the year, the In The NoCo team wanted to find out: What makes the Palisade peach such a singular treat? It turns out, much of it has to do with the microclimate in Palisade and other fruit-growing areas of Colorado’s Western Slope. “Oftentimes we don’t ha...2024-08-3009 min

In The NOCOTourists are flocking to Colorado’s busiest national forest. Can this mountain ‘playground’ be protected from overuse?The Colorado Tourism Office recently published a report outlining the economic benefits of travel in different regions around Colorado. And the numbers show that tourism is growing. The report labeled one region the ‘Rockies Playground’ – that's an area that includes parts of Summit, Eagle, and Pitkin counties. And visitor spending in that region grew by about 50 percent between 2013 and 2023. But that surge in visitors -- and the ‘playground’ label from the tourism office -- caught the attention of Scott Fitzwilliams. He’s the supervisor of the White River National Forest, the most visited national forest in the c...2024-08-2909 min

In The NOCOIf deepfakes and other misinformation target Colorado voters, election officials have a plan to respondWeld County’s Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes has a noticeable online presence. She posts lots of informational videos around election time telling voters how to cast a ballot or get ready for election day But here’s something that keeps Koppes -- and a lot of other election officials -- up at night. Artificial intelligence is developing so quickly that a bad actor could take one of those videos and convincingly alter her voice, so that it sounds like she’s saying something misleading... such as giving the wrong hours when polls are open. Ko...2024-08-2809 min

In The NOCOCan surviving a wildfire actually make a community stronger? This researcher says yesWildfires, like the ones that hit Colorado’s Front Range this summer, rip through communities. They torch homes and disrupt lives. But wildfires can also cause some surprising -- even uplifting -- things to happen. They strengthen the bonds between neighbors. They make people more resilient. And those stronger connections help people prepare for future emergencies. In fact, there’s a whole field of study that examines and documents those silver linings after a disaster. Lori Peek is a professor of sociology and the director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder...2024-08-2709 min

In The NOCOA powerful new technology could transform search and rescue in Colorado’s mountains (Best of ITN)In Colorado, there are approximately 3,000 search and rescue incidents each year, according to the state's Search and Rescue Association. And when someone goes missing in the backcountry, every hour counts.Heat, dehydration and exposure to the elements make a person's survival less likely as time ticks by. Rescuers in our state also deal with rugged mountains, steep canyons, dense tree cover, and extreme temperatures at high elevations. All this makes it more difficult to locate someone quickly. But new technology could give search and rescue teams a powerful new tool. It's cal...2024-08-2209 min

In The NOCOThis technology could save bicyclists’ lives. So why isn’t it mandatory?A year ago last summer, a young bicyclist named Magnus White was struck and killed by a driver on Highway 119 near Boulder. A memorial ride for Magnus earlier this month drew more than 2,000 participants, with hundreds more joining virtually. His parents spoke to the crowd and called for measures that would make roads safer for cyclists – including better bike lanes and stiffer penalties for careless driving. And they also called for a more unusual measure: a federal requirement that all new vehicles be equipped by the year 2029 with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems that...2024-08-2109 min

In The NOCOIt’s a brutal year for grasshoppers in Colorado. Here’s why – and how to deal with themGrasshoppers are everywhere along Colorado's Front Range right now. They blanket the sidewalks and lawns – which makes them a pest. But they also devastate crops, which makes them a real problem for farmers. Our friends at the Colorado State University Extension run a sort of hotline for folks with questions about gardening and lawncare. They confirmed that this is an extraordinary summer: They say grasshopper-related calls are up 600 percent in recent weeks as dozens of people call in with their hopper-related concerns. Host Erin O’Toole got some explanation about why grasshoppers are so bad this y...2024-08-2009 min

In The NOCOWhat this CSU scientist found beneath Antarctica could offer new clues about climate changeA team of scientists, including a CSU seismologist, recently spent years peering beneath the largest mass of ice on Earth. The unique study yielded fascinating insights about the relationship between the massive glaciers that cover much of Antarctica’s surface, and the ground underneath the ice. And the findings may help scientists better predict how climate change will affect sea level in the decades ahead. Researchers discovered that the rock beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets actually rises and sinks under the weight of the continent’s glaciers. That geologic movement will likely affect how much...2024-08-1609 min

In The NOCOHow artist R. Alan Brooks uses comics and graphic novels to dissect culture and politicsIf you read the Colorado Sun, you might be familiar with the comic strip called ‘What’d I Miss?’ It follows conversations between Ossie – a young Black man – and Myra – an older white woman – who has awakened from a long coma. Together they struggle to understand modern day politics and culture. Ossie and Myra talk about issues like artificial intelligence, disinformation on social media and more recently, the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump. ‘What’d I Miss?’ is written by Denver resident R. Alan Brooks. He also writes graphic novels and teaches graphic novel w...2024-08-1509 min

In The NOCODivorce and single motherhood are funnier than you think. Just ask comedian Stephanie SprengerComedian and writer Stephanie Sprenger bares all in her comedy. Through her standup, the Arvada resident broaches subjects that might make people blush -- but are very real portrayals of life as a middle-aged single mom. She jokes about topics like menopause, potty breaks and divorce. Stephanie is part of a group of four comedians and four storytellers performing this Thursday in Lafayette at an event called “Reclamation: The Fempire Strikes Back.” She spoke with host Erin O’Toole about what inspires her comedy and how she came to standup relativel...2024-08-1409 min

In The NOCOCould a tax on empty homes help solve housing shortages in Colorado’s mountain towns?As much as 40 percent of the homes in some Colorado mountain resorts sit unoccupied for much of the year. And housing is in such short supply in communities like Breckenridge or Steamboat Springs that many workers find themselves living in hotels, rather than a house or apartment.Leaders in a coalition of ski towns called the Colorado Association of Ski Towns, or CAST, are asking lawmakers for a new tool to address the housing shortage. They want the ability to discourage those homeowners, who let their properties sit empty, from doing so.And...2024-08-1309 min

In The NOCOBreaking is about to make its Olympic debut. This CU instructor is watching with prideThe 2024 Olympics are underway in Paris. And for the first time, breaking is an official part of the Games. Breaking (or breakdancing as it’s sometimes called) originated in the Bronx during the 1970s, growing within the larger spectrum of hip-hop culture. But it’s more than just the music, the rhythms, and the athletic, visually stunning moves. There's a deep history and culture that surrounds the art - and sport - of breaking. Rennie Harris is an artist-in-residence at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he’s the co-director of Hip-hop Studies. He spoke...2024-08-0909 min

In The NOCOFive days battling a wildfire in Lyons: A fire chief's perspectiveColoradans in recent weeks have seen a barrage of evacuation notices and news updates about four major wildfires along the Front Range. Beyond the ever–changing tallies of acres burned or the latest containment numbers, we wanted to see a wildfire from a fire chief’s perspective – from the first visible plumes of smoke, to when evacuees return home. Rob Stumpf leads the Lyons Fire Protection District. He and more than 200 firefighters spent days working to contain the Stone Canyon fire near Lyons. That blaze, which sparked on July 30, triggered evacuations, burned five structures and is linked...2024-08-0809 min

In The NOCOColorado is investing in geothermal. Here’s whyGeothermal is having a moment in the spotlight. It hasn’t gotten the attention that wind and solar have as the ‘powerhouses’ of Colorado’s electric grid. But energy officials say it’s time for the state to start building up other sources – including tapping the heat that’s under our feet. The state is offering grants and tax credits to support research into new geothermal projects, with the goal of bringing some small- and large-scale projects online in the coming years. Some projects already underway, such as the geothermal system at Colorado Mesa University, are expanding. ...2024-08-0709 min

In The NOCOCould an exclusive new development near Steamboat Springs open the door to more private skiing in Colorado?Colorado is home to world class skiing, with dozens of public resorts open to skiers of all levels -- and incomes. Private ski resorts – which tend to cater to the ultra-wealthy – are practically nonexistent here. But a newly proposed private resort could add to Colorado’s short list. Stagecoach Mountain Ranch would create an exclusive enclave of multi-million dollar luxury homes in Routt County. The area, near Steamboat Springs, was once home to a small ski area back in the 1970s. Now, an Arizona-based developer wants to turn those 6,600 acres into a private ski area...2024-08-0109 min

In The NOCOArchitects used ‘trauma-informed design’ to reimagine a Denver youth shelterArchitecture can provoke a powerful emotional response in us. Perhaps you've stopped on a sidewalk to stare up in wonder at a massive skyscraper... or stepped inside a beautifully designed building and felt a sense of peace or inspiration. But the reaction to a building isn’t always positive -- particularly for people who have experienced trauma. Buildings that resemble schools, hospitals, or jails – can make a person feel helpless or anxious. A relatively new movement in architecture considers this throughout the creation process. ‘Trauma-informed’ design thoughtfully incorporates elements that help people feel welcomed a...2024-07-3109 min

In The NOCOWhy “mortgage handcuffs” are hurting Colorado’s housing marketMany people in Colorado bought homes or refinanced during the pandemic, when interest rates were at historic lows. Now, they feel trapped by that low mortgage rate. They might want to sell and move, but can’t afford to buy elsewhere, with interest rates at much higher levels than four years ago. The problem has been dubbed 'mortgage handcuffs.' This dilemma isn’t unique to Colorado, but it appears the problem is worse here than in any other state in the country, according to a recent article in the Denver Post. Hos...2024-07-3009 min

In The NOCOThis beetle is a voracious, unwelcome invader – and its range is growingOf all the insects that could turn up in your yard, the Japanese beetle is one of the nastiest. Its larvae chew up the roots of your grass, while the mature version of the beetle eats just about every plant in your yard. And worst of all, it’s tough to eradicate. Japanese beetles are an invasive species that turned up across Colorado’s Front Range in the early 2000s. Recently, a new infestation appeared in the Grand Valley, which has peach growers in Palisade worried. Host Erin O’Toole talks with...2024-07-2609 min

In The NOCOCave crawl leads to a Colorado family’s discovery of a tiny, new scorpion-like speciesThe Denver Museum of Nature and Science recently made an exciting announcement: A new species of cave-dwelling pseudoscorpion had been discovered in the foothills outside Boulder. Researchers named it Larca boulderica – a nod to the city of Boulder – and say the only place on the planet where you’ll find it is in just two caves near the Boulder Flatirons. We reached out to David Steinmann, the research associate with the Museum of Nature and Science who found the new species. We thought he’d want to talk about his once-in-a- lifetime discovery. Instead, he told us that for hi...2024-07-2509 min

In The NOCOCities across the Front Range have a secret weapon to prevent wildfires: A herd of 300 goatsTwo years ago, Jordan Sarazen lived a comfortable, perhaps even mundane life, working in an office as a financial planner. Then one day, he decided to make a change. He set out to fulfill a dream of managing a goat herd and renting their services to landowners. Today, Jordan and his wife Toni own 300 goats, and a company called Goat Bros. They travel around the Front Range and let the herd graze on vegetation for cities like Longmont, Northglenn, and Superior. And the goats provide a form of wildfire prevention by clea...2024-07-1909 min

In The NOCOThe 1955 bombing of a Denver flight has gone largely forgotten. A Colorado group wants a memorialOn November 1, 1955, a man planted a bomb aboard a United Airlines plane shortly before it departed from Denver. The plane exploded in midflight over beet fields in Weld County, killing all 44 people aboard. It was a mass murder that grabbed headlines across the country. And viewers saw footage of the trial on TV – which was unusual then. If you've never heard of this crime, though, you're hardly alone. There's no marker at the site of the crash, near what is now Firestone. A local nonprofit group hopes to change that. The Flight 629 Memorial Committee wants to c...2024-07-1709 min

In The NOCOWhy a Boulder group wants to turn the city’s airport into an affordable neighborhoodBoulder, like many cities in Colorado, has an ongoing shortage of housing for the middle class – which means many people who work in Boulder can’t afford to live there. One local group is proposing an unconventional solution: They want to decommission Boulder’s municipal airport and turn that city-owned land into a neighborhood with around 2,000 homes. At least half of those homes would be designated affordable. That group, the Airport Neighborhood Campaign, organized the two initiatives that, if approved, would put this plan into action. They’ve collected enough signatures to place them on the Novemb...2024-07-1609 min

In The NOCOHop on board with the quirky history of the Fort Collins trolleySummer in Northern Colorado means the return of an old-school mode of transportation -- in the form of a ride on the Fort Collins Trolley. Electric streetcars were once a common sight in the streets of Fort Collins, at least until the early 1950s, when car ownership rose and fewer people relied on public transportation. In the late 1970s, a group of dedicated volunteers began to restore the aged trolley cars and to reinstall the track. This season marks 40 years since the restored trolley began once again to take passengers on a leisurely journey along Mountain Avenue i...2024-07-1209 min

In The NOCOWhy more Colorado communities are prioritizing the night skyAdjusting streetlamps and other exterior lights to allow the stars to shine more brilliantly – that's part of the process for becoming a certified Dark Sky community. More than 200 places in 22 countries around the world have this designation. Advocates say limiting light pollution helps preserve expansive views of the night sky, and helps nocturnal creatures thrive. And the Colorado Tourism Office believes the Dark Sky designation helps attract visitors. Town leaders in Grand Lake recently took the first steps toward becoming an official Dark Sky community. They would join five other towns in Colorado that already have that des...2024-07-1109 min

In The NOCOFor the owner of Estes Park's award-winning Taffy Shop, success means making memoriesPeople who come to Estes Park marvel at the sights they see... Longs Peak on the horizon... the Stanley Hotel above town... herds of elk just about everywhere. And on Elkhorn Avenue in the heart of downtown, curious onlookers gather on the sidewalk to watch the hypnotic movements of the mechanical taffy puller in the window of The Taffy Shop. Now, more people are checking out the iconic shop after it was named Best Candy Store in the country by USA Today in June. The independent, family-owned store has essentially made one type of...2024-07-0509 min

In The NOCOHeading to your first rodeo? Here’s how to cowboy up with confidenceRodeo is a popular sport all summer long across Colorado and the West. There are large events like the Greeley Stampede or Cheyenne Frontier Days in June and July. And lots of other towns have their own rodeos, from Estes Park to Granby to Steamboat Springs. Of course, anyone can buy a ticket and head to the rodeo – but what else should you know if you’re new to this world? To help answer that question, we reached out to Abe Morris. Abe is a former professional bull rider who lives in Denver. He also spent ni...2024-07-0409 min

In The NOCOBoulder leaders think ‘embodied carbon’ is a key concept in fighting climate change. Here’s whyLimiting the carbon emissions of a new home or office, long before anyone lives or works in it -- that’s the goal of a key piece of Boulder’s new energy code that will take effect later this year. Typically, people looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their home might install a heat pump or add solar panels. But those improvements could take years to substantially reduce a building’s carbon output. That’s why Boulder officials looking to fight climate change are embracing a concept called ‘embodied carbon.’ Embodied carbon looks at the components...2024-07-0209 min

Love, ArielDecluttering My Home and Heart | EP 20Hey ya'll! Happy New Year, I wish you all an amazing 2024 as we continue our journey together in this beautiful life. In this episode I talk to you guys about what I have been emotionally and physically working through during this winter month, and that is decluttering! There is a direct link to our emotional life and our home environment that I ignored for a long time. I am no longer veiling the ugly manifestations of my fear beliefs in my home or my heart, so welcome to the journey of my decluttering process! This...2024-01-2443 min

Love, ArielAlchemizing The Fall Blues | EP 19Hey ya'll! In todays episode I address the energy we've all been feeling in these colder months. Fall and winter is always a time of rest and emotional healing and transformation. Oftentimes, we name these feelings, "sessional depression". While that may be a very real experience for many, in this episode, I shared how I'm feeling and how I'm working through these tougher themes. By alchemizing the energy of discomfort and resistance that is present right now, I have been able to walk through a portal that shines a light on creation, and respect for the process of rest. Love, ...2023-11-2951 min

Love, ArielLet's Talk Celibacy, Sacred Sexuality, Hookup Culture, and Relationships! | EP 18Hey ya'll! I am really excited to share this episode, as it is probably my most vulnerable yet. In this conversation of sexuality, I felt that I should be open about my own experience and share my own stories, because that's where I've found the most gems in my life; through story telling. In this weeks episode I discuss my celibacy era as an act of self love. I share what brought me to that point, what my experience with it was, and how I've integrated it into my life. Love, Ariel xx 2023-11-0146 min

Love, ArielWhat's Inspiring Me Lately? Pain, Ecstatic Dance, Cob, and meditation! | EP 17In this episode I talk to you about what's been inspiring me lately! This week I've been sick and learning so much through pain portals of non resistance to healing, I've committed myself to meditating everyday, I am jumping for joy for cob building with community, and leaving my sweat and love on the ecstatic dance floor!2023-10-2554 min

Love, ArielAccomplishment Identity & Imposter Syndrome | EP 16In this episode I discuss how accomplishment identity is where imposter syndrome is born. The over identification with our accomplishments clouds our inner knowing of our divine and inherent value, thus creating a disconnect with the "imposter". We should love and appreciate the fullness of who we are so that we are free from the shackles of limitation and doubt. 2023-10-1137 min

Love, ArielLoving Discipline | Ep 15In this episode I discuss discipline and how it is a vital operating system for me to propel forward in my life. That through a practice of loving discipline and restriction, is where true joy and pleasure thrive.2023-10-0437 min

Love, ArielA Sensual Life | Ep 14In this episode I discuss a sensual life as our birth right, and a true guiding force that allows us to trust and surrender to the joy of the spectrum of our human condition. 2023-09-2726 min

Love, ArielI'm Back! | Ep 13In todays welcome back episode, I am sharing with you all where I have been and how I have been feeling. A chit chat to ease our way back into community and entering a new season of exploration :)2023-09-2041 min

Love, ArielREIKI & How I've Been Feeling | Ep 12In todays episode I share with you my first Reiki experience and how the energy will be integrated into my everyday life. I speak on my intentions with life at the moment and how I want to move forward with this podcast 2023-07-1940 min

hAAPI hour with melissa choAriel Toole: I am 100% Asian. 100% Black. 100% Italian.As a child of Lao and Black-Italian parents, Ariel's multifaceted identity was always broken down by others into percentages. But my guest offers a new perspective on why she regards herself as 100 percent Asian, 100 percent Black, and 100 percent Italian. And as a successful 24-year-old model who's worked with brands such as Converse, ARE YOU AM I, Wildflower Cases, Huf Worldwide, Baboon to the Moon, Boohoo, and Princess Polly Boutique, we can undoubtedly categorize her as 100 percent Slay. Follow Ariel on Instagram and TikTok. Follow hAAPI hour on ⁠Instagram⁠ for episode highlights and guest reveals. Have someone...2023-07-051h 05

Love, ArielSummer Loving & The Elements That Guide Us | Ep 11In this Episode I speak about how incredibly potent the summer energy is, and how excited I am to be experiencing this life cycle with everyone. The summer brings us back out into natures arms; into the arms of each other. The elements within us are what draws us to the elements around us. Seducing us into a deep communication and surrender to play. Through contemplation with the elements we can remember the magic that is in the "ordinary". Love, Ariel 2023-06-2924 min

Love, ArielSlow Living | Ep 10In this episode I talk about how I've been intentionally integrating slowness into my day to day life. Growing up in a city, and now living In LA, I'm constantly met with a fast pace lifestyle, that isn't sustainable. To live a slow life we have to make conscious decisions that sustain our energy levels and foster an environment that promotes stability. 2023-06-1434 min

Love, ArielThe Chill Girl Syndrome | Ep 9The chill girl was someone I used to deeply relate to within my romantic relationships. Once I realized being the chill girl wasn't providing me the results that I wanted, ie. a healthy loving relationship, I put her to rest. The chill girl was scammed into being the "chill girl" the "cool girl" that abandoned what she knew a lover to be, her true desire and wild needs lay abandoned with it. 2023-05-2429 min

Love, ArielHow I'm Feeling About Social Media | Ep 8Growing up on social media has been a very interesting journey that I have been so grateful to embark on, but there comes a time where you have to reevaluate your intentions to move forward in a way that promotes authenticity and a well balanced life. Hopefully this is just the beginning of our conversations :)2023-05-1735 min

Love, ArielCreativity | Nothing is New! | Ep 7In todays episode I discuss creativity, and how we should find comfort in the knowing that nothing is new. Reframing and realigning our motivations for why we create, will eliminate competition to be different and new. Joy and connection is what makes it impactful, so find the validation within the human resonance, not through the individualistic climb to being "the one".2023-04-2613 min

Love, ArielLife Purpose: To ExperienceIn this episode I talk about what helps me connect to life's purpose and how experiences contribute to the collectives purpose on this earth. Our purpose here Is to experience the spectrum of the human existence through each of our different experiences that satisfy the variety of sensation. One persons path and experience will be different from the next and thats where our beautiful gifts and contributions are born. 2023-04-1821 min

Love, ArielMoving Through the Uncomfortable: Lessons of The Body | Ep 6In todays episode I share with you stories and examples of times in my life where I have been met with uncomfortable or hard feelings, that offer wisdom for the spectrum of hardships in life. I have found this wisdom through the body and the body's reaction to it's environment. We are able to alchemize the feelings of uncomfortableness and turn it into a practice of adapting and resilience. Through the tough work, whatever that may be for you, we are able to enjoy the fruits of our labor. 2023-04-1223 min

Love, ArielWhat Turns You On? | Ep 5In this episode I talk about how I believe it's important to allow yourself the space to sit in presence with your sensations; to tap into what turns you on. Listen to what turns you on, because this excitement will guide you through your unique path, your unique desires, and your unique risks. Love, Ariel xx 2023-04-0419 min

Love, ArielThe Medicine of Core Memories | Ep 4There is magic and medicine available to us in so many different life moments. Core memories, are a phenomenon that allows us to tap into the medicine of connection. Unlike ordinary memories, a core memory is a shared experience that creates a portal of a timeless timeline. We're able to tap into information that's connected to source energy of love, creation, and inner-connectedness. 2023-03-2219 min

Love, ArielMourning The Past | Ep 3It's incredible that we're able to document our lives so easily, and capture a moment in time that speaks a thousand words. With this access to the past, we're able to reminisce, but were also able to hold on to the past with a tighter grip and obsession. On this episode, I'am speaking about my own experince dealing with these emotions, and how I am releasing the control and addiction of the past. Time to fully surrender to the present! 2023-03-1613 min

Love, ArielWhy I Stopped Saying, I Have a "Bad Side" | Ep 2It's become so causal to say that you have a bad side or that one side of your face is ugly. This negative self talk creates a harmful narrative that begins to write the story of your reality. Through self love practices, we can learn to untether ourselves from these hurtful definitions of self, and walk towards a more harmonious life. Our words are powerful, so we should be intentional in how we use them. 2023-03-1620 min

Love, ArielHello world! Meet, Love, Ariel | Ep 1In this episode I wanted to introduce you to, Love, Ariel. I am so excited to launch this podcast and go on this journey of self exploration with you. Love, Ariel is a space for explorations of self. Whether it’s the mundane or extraordinary, we are all experiencing this wild journey of the human condition together. Follow me on my own journey of self exploration through honest and vulnerable conversation about identity, spirituality, sex, love, relationships, and more! Let’s get intimate :)2023-03-1509 min

Pain Relief UniversityIs dry needling helpful in relieving pain? Let's talk about it.As we kick off 2023's season of the Pain Relief University, we have an amazing guest with us today. Her name is Dr. Ariel Johnson PT, DPT. Dr. Johnson is a physical therapists who is bringing her experience and knowledge regarding natural pain relief options to Pain Relief University. Check her out!If you are struggling with joint pain, remember, who relief, there's MegRelief. MegRelief is all the all natural spray that works in minutes to relief painful knees, lower backs, arthritis in the hands and more. Learn more about it at www.megrelief.com.For us...2023-01-0929 min