Sunshine Steven

Sunshine Steven

Sunshine Steven is a podcast with the goal to bring a little sunshine to your day! Hear from others about their stories of sunshine. Also packed with tips, tea spilling, reviews, pop culture chat, and laughs! Take this time to escape for a while and focus on your mental health. Be sure to subscribe and review, that would mean oh so much!

Episodes

June 30, 2023 72 mins

Happy Pride 2023 In this episode, Colin Bedell joins host, Steven Rice, to talk queer astrology and his book Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Identities and Relationships, along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. This is an episode from the vault! 

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Happy Pride 2023 In this episode, Joey Donatelli joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his design work (including freelance work for Trixie Mattel AND his senior thesis, Pride Pals) and his love of toys. Barbie, Bratz, and Easy Bake Ovens, OH MY! Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for your mental health.

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Happy Pride 2023 In this episode, Mac Scotty McGregor joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his organization Positive Masculinity. From workshops to blog posts, Positive Masculinity provides such valuable services. You can also hear about McGregor's book, Positive Masculinity Now.  Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute ...

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Nicolas DiDomizio joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his new book, The Gay Best Friend. The writing process and Rom-Coms are also talked about with the pair. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, THE Steven Salvatore joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his new book, No Perfect Places. The two Stevens also talk about Salvatore's writing workshop Queerative Writers. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

*If you or anyone you know needs support now, call or text 988 OR chat at 988lifeline.org 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Vinnie Potestivo joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about branding and pop culture. With over 25 years of experience and an Emmy under his belt, Vinnie is a great resource for all things entertainment. Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness M...

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Justin Levy joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his Conscious Alliance. An organization that feeds families in communities that need it and provides some fantastic art. Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Sam Mitchell joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his podcast, Autism Rocks and Rolls. The two also chat a bit about wrestling. Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Brad Dalton joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his positive outlook on life and his best-selling book, DNA of a Winner. Order his book and receive FREE gifts! As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Bo Roberts joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his movie (The Great Awakening). Along with other projects and another round of random and rapid-fire questions from Steven. As always, we have a great meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

*If you or anyone you know needs support now, call or text 988 OR chat at 988lifeline.org 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Kevin Palmieri joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his way of thinking and hosting his podcast (Next Level University). There is also discussion on the "Could Jack have fit onto the door" debate. Along with the usual meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven just hit 100 episodes! Host, Steven Rice, shares a list of "100 Happy Things". From food to pop stars, many things make Steven happy! This also leads to Mental Health Awareness Month. The challenge is finding what makes you happy and checking in on your mental well-being. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, David Alston joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his interesting family history, from childhood struggles to hosting his podcast (The Underground Subway). David also shares how he found out he is 3rd cousin to Harriet Tubman.  Along with the usual meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Jewels joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about her journey on "The Making of a Woman". From childhood struggles to writing an award-winning book, Jewels tells all. A strong and empowering woman is always perfect for Sunshine Steven. Along with the usual meditation minute to take time for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

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Sunshine Steven is back! In this episode, Robbie Couch joins host, Steven Rice, to talk about his new book, If I See You Again Tomorrow. This is Robbie's 3rd appearance on the show! There is also a chat about Robbie's fear of birds and what odd foods he would eat. Along with the usual meditation minute.  

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This week on Sunshine Steven, host, Steven Rice, will be chatting with Lynne Bowman about her amazing cookbook, Brownies for Breakfast. Be sure to check out her journey below! 

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This week on Sunshine Steven, host, Steven Rice, will be chatting with Michael Unbroken. Michael shares a bit of his story and passion to help others. Be sure to check out his journey below! 

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For the last episode of Pride 2022 for Sunshine Steven, host, Steven Rice, will be chatting with the author of Renovated to Death, Frank Anthony Polito. Happy Pride 2022! 

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For this week's Sunshine Steven, host, Steven Rice, will be put in the hot seat by his husband (Brandon). This is part two of two! Also, meditation minute. Happy Pride 2022! 

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For this week's Sunshine Steven, host, Steven Rice, will put his husband (Brandon) in the hot seat. This is part one of two! Also, meditation minute. Happy Pride 2022! 

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