This is THE FIRE CIRCLE, a weekly podcast of inspiration for the families, friends, and alumni of ANASAZI Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of ANASAZI Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to rediscover the light within.
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Hosted by bestselling author, Seth Adam Smith, FORWARD is a motivational podcast filled with stories, ideas, and awe-inspiring interviews of people who refused to quit.
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In this week's episode, one of our staff members shares a powerful testimonial about the power of a mother's love. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light wit…
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Have Faith and Move Forward || C.S. Lewis's Profound Advice
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Welcome to a brand new season of FORWARD! If you're worried about the future, this episode is a compelling reminder to hold onto faith and move forward with courage. With mental health issues on the rise and a prevailing sense of hopelessness, author Seth Adam Smith shares the timeless, inspirational wisdom of C.S. Lewis. Through an impactful readi…
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My name is Seth Adam Smith and this is FORWARD. If you’re feeling stuck in life then this podcast is for you. I’ve spent the past two decades gathering inspirational content—interviews, quotes, books, and stories—things that inspire people to move forward. So, if you’re feeling exhausted with life—or even struggling to find a reason to live—I invit…
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The Trail Was Just The Starting Point || A Youngwalker's Homecoming
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"It's not as hard as you think it is—it's only as hard as you make it." -Gabi. In this week's episode, Jenelle and Sulay interview Gabi—an Anasazi alumni—about the walking that takes place OFF of the trail. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their …
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I CHOSE To Be Here?!? || Dan Santovin and Creating Sacred Spaces
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In this week's episode, we interview Dan Santovin, a former Windwalker and nearly EVERYONE'S favorite Trailwalker! ;) For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light …
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Begin Anew - As Many Times As It Takes || Finding Sobriety at Anasazi Foundation
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In today's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we discuss sobriety with Jeff, a former Youngwalker and current Trailwalker at Anasazi Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and r…
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The Gift of Forgiveness, Roadbuilders and Other Stories from The Anasazi Trail || Heidi Beuttenmuller
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In today's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we hear from Heidi Beuttenmuller, a former Trailwalker who shares profound insight on the gift of forgiveness and the power of "roadbuilders." For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their aw…
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Seeing People As PEOPLE—Not Obstacles || Mike and Deanna || Anasazi Alumni Parents
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In today's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we interview two AMAZING Anasazi Alumni parents: Mike and Deanna. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light within. This …
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Enlarge Your Perspective || Creating A Space For Connection at Anasazi Foundation
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In today's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we interview Jonah Heath, a former (and current) Trailwalkers at Anasazi Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the …
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Invite The Creator Into Your Life || April Sunshine And The Founding of Anasazi - Part 1
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"I go back to that moment when we prayed and the feeling that I had—when I was just young. Because that feeling that we all received, that confirmation, has carried us through—and it still carried us through until the end; it made all the difference in moments when we could have given up." -April Sunshine For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and…
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STOKEASAZI || An Interview with TrailWalker Eric Taylor
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"I know, without a doubt, that anything I'm needed to do I can do—and will do—with the Creator's help." -Eric Taylor Today's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE is both unique and miraculous—an interview with Eric Taylor, a former Youngwalker, Sinagua Walker, and TrailWalker at ANASAZI Foundation... For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers o…
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Healthy Relationships vs. Unhealthy Relationships || Therapy at Anasazi Foundation
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Seeing someone with a heart at peace can change everything... In this week's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we interview Candice Bahm, a Family Therapist (Shadow) at Anasazi Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their a…
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Homeward Bound || Aftercare and Alumni Services at Anasazi Foundation
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In this week's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we interview Jenelle Curtis and Sulay Tovar—the Directors of our Alumni and Aftercare Services. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and …
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Everyone Can Have A New Beginning || The Walking of Two Parents at Anasazi Foundation
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"When I saw Carson and Carson saw me... he RAN to me and I ran to him. And I can still hear him yell out: 'Mom!'... and he's saying: 'I love you. I missed you.' ...And I was saying the same thing to him." In this week's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, we interview Kati and Ben, the parents of two former Youngwalkers at Anasazi Foundation. You won't wan…
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Finding Your (TRUE) Self On The Anasazi Trail
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In today's episode, we interview Heidi, a former Trailwalker and Ridgewalker! For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light within. This is THE FIRE CIRCLE, a weekl…
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Healthy Boundaries and Healthy Connections || The Field Team at Anasazi Foundation
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In today's episode, we hear from two members of our Field Team—Kevin and Travis. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light within. This is THE FIRE CIRCLE, a we…
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Woven Together || An Invitation From Gentle White Dove
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"Our lives are both a walking and a weaving." -Gentle White Dove Listen to these inspiring words from Gentle White Dove, one of the co-founding mothers of Anasazi Foundation. The audio of this bonus episode is from our video "Woven Together." Click on the following link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/KOXrbWu4aQo For over thirty years, the You…
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New Beginnings At Family Camp || Anasazi Foundation
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“I think for the first time in a long time—since teenage years—we saw each other for who we are.” In this week's episode of THE FIRE CIRCLE, Hayley and Crystal, a mother and daughter alumni of Anasazi Foundation, come to us straight from the trail to share their experiences, tell us what led them to Anasazi Foundation, and what it's like to return …
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Finding A Heart At Peace || A Youngwalker's Journey on the Anasazi Trail
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What is it like to be a Youngwalker—on the trail—at Anasazi Foundation? In today's episode, we talk to Amanda, a former Youngwalker at Anasazi Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from the…
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Turning Hearts Homeward || A Parent's Walking at Anasazi Foundation
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What is it like for a parent who has a teenager in the program at Anasazi Foundation? In this raw and candid interview, we interview Kristen Tolbert, a mother whose family recently participated at Anasazi Foundation. Drawing on her personal experiences, Kristen shares what led her family to Anasazi, what it was like to have their daughter on the tr…
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INTRODUCTION: Welcome to The Fire Circle by Anasazi Foundation
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Join Jenelle, Leavitt, and Seth for an introduction to The Fire Circle by Anasazi Foundation. For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light within. This is THE FIRE…
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For over thirty years, the Youngwalkers and Trailwalkers of Anasazi Foundation have gathered around small, primitive fires to reflect on their walking—to share their awakenings, to speak from their hearts...and rediscover the light within. This is THE FIRE CIRCLE, a weekly podcast of inspiration for the families, friends, and alumni of Anasazi Foun…
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Looking For Light || Nate Mitchell of Anasazi Foundation || Ep 006
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An interview Nate-Mitchell, one of the co-directors of Anasazi Foundation. In this episode of FORWARD, Nate and I talk about the "gift of choice" and our inherent ability to find light and move forward. "One of the things that I really find fascinating is that FINDING light is not the necessary piece. The act of LOOKING for light—THAT'S when the ch…
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"It's like in the great stories..." || Sean Astin and the Story Behind The Two Towers Speech || Ep 005
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In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Sean Astin, a philanthropist and actor most famous for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Rudy, and many other movies! During our interview, Sean shared some pretty profound thoughts about what makes a good story. He then shared the story behind that inspirational spee…
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A Series of GOOD Ghost Stories || Jonathan Stroud, Author of Lockwood & Co. || Ep 004
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"You have to have faith in yourself—in what you're trying to do. You just have to keep the fire burning." -Jonathan Stroud In this episode of FORWARD, I share a portion of my interview with Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Sequence and (my personal favorite) the Lockwood & Co. series. ABOUT JONATHAN STROUD: Lockwood & Co. The B…
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The Best Commercial EVER || Holly Christensen of The Magic Yarn Project || Ep 003
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The Magic Yarn Project and how one *seemingly* small act of service can change the world... A couple of years ago, I cried after watching a State Farm commercial. There. I admitted it. The commercial, if you must know, was not your typical buy-our-insurance-because-something-bad-might-happen-to-you-and-you-can-trust-us-because-we-are-friendlier-tha…
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I'm Optimistic About The End of the World || Seth Adam Smith || Ep 002
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Some people think that it's the end of the world. If so, I'm pretty optimistic... “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." -Joseph Campbell "For each of us comes a time when we must be more than what we are." -Lloyd Alexander RECOMM…
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Introducing FORWARD || A Podcast by Seth Adam Smith || Ep 001
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In this podcast, Seth Adam Smith shares stories, thoughts, and interviews meant to inspire people to move forward. Because—in a very literal way—taking just a few steps forward can change your life—and quite possibly change the world. FORWARD is written, produced, and narrated by Seth Adam Smith. Seth's Books: https://amzn.to/3Kiueet Seth's Website…
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