• Ana Maria Vasquez: Animal and Nature Intuitive
    Jul 9 2025

    In this episode of Colorado Soul Stories, long-time Colorado resident and host Mama Jill takes us on a journey with Ana Maria Vasquez, a multi-sensory intuitive who communicates with animals and nature. Recorded in the serene environment of Nathrop, Colorado, Ana Maria shares her transformative life journey from losing everything in the 2008 recession to discovering her unique connection with nature and her role as an animal communicator.

    Join in to hear about her encounter with a wise tree that set her on the path to understanding the interconnectedness of all life. From tales of manifesting love intentionally to her work with global clients, Ana Maria’s story is one filled with surprising revelations, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Colorado's landscapes.

    The episode also sheds light on practical ways to connect with nature's energies, whether through grounding, earthing, or the creation of sacred spaces like medicine wheels. Dive into this soulful storytelling that explores personal transformation and the power of nature's unseen communication.

    And as always subscribe and rate the podcast. More information on this episode and the podcast can be found here: https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/coloradosoulstoriespodcast

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    38 mins
  • The eXposed Storytelling Series
    Jun 24 2025

    Do you have a story to tell that you've never really told anyone because it was traumatic, devastating or humiliating? These stories can eat away at us sometimes if they don't come out. eXposed Storytelling gives folks an accepting place to do this and it is intense! Join Mama Jill for an enlightening conversation with founder Josie Nixon and peer, Cooper Braun. More info about each podcast can be found here: https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/coloradosoulstories

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Cipriano Ortega: LoLo House
    Jun 24 2025

    Cipriano Ortega is a longtime Northsider in Denver with deep roots. During this episode we discuss his newly released album, LoLo House as well as all of his creative activity.

    We have discussions on home and how the changes in Colorado have affected us. You'll be treated to a performance of one of his new songs from his album, playing his custom-built two-string bass toward the end. Enjoy!

    More info on each podcast can always be found here: https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/coloradosoulstories

    Please subscribe and if you would like to donate or promote your organization as a sponsor, visit that same link. Thanks! Mama Jill

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Introduction to Colorado Soul Stories
    Jun 24 2025

    Meet your host for Colorado Soul Stories, Mama Jill.

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    2 mins
  • Exposed 2.0: JoJo Reads a Story
    Jun 24 2025

    After you listen to the Exposed Storytelling, Episode 2, listen how JoJo Elmquist found the Exposed open mic in Northeast Denver, which led her to join that crew at their performance at the Bug Theatre this past May. She tells one of her stories.

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    27 mins
  • Muddy's Coffee House: Culture, Civility and Refuge
    Jun 24 2025

    In the early 1970s when Denver was a much more isolated city, Muddy's Coffee House emerged out of a vacant building and provided an oasis of culture, civility and refuge for folks from all walks of life. Check it out!

    And for extra info about what we talked about go here:

    https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/muddyscoffeehouse

    To donate or become a sponsor go here:

    https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/about-3-1

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    50 mins