In this inspiring and wildly entertaining episode of The MCP Project Podcast, Colorado’s beloved news anchor Chris Parente joins Marisa for a deep — yet hilarious — conversation about living life with levity and purpose.
Chris shares powerful lessons from his decades in TV news, including how he brings joy to heavy news cycles, and reveals his spiritual journey through addiction recovery and the 12 steps. He opens up about how humor, love, and letting go of ego have become pillars of his life.
They also discuss:
- How laughter can raise collective vibration
- The importance of "way of being" vs. "doing"
- Behind-the-scenes stories from celebrity interviews — including Justin Bieber, Robin Williams, and Cher
- Chris’s roots at Disney World and how it shaped his outlook
- Why lifting others up starts within yourself
This episode will make you laugh, reflect, and remind you that joy is a choice — and it’s contagious.
👉 Tune in for an uplifting, raw, and very real conversation you won’t forget.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome & introducing Chris Parente
3:00 - Early mornings, humor in news, and sharing levity
10:00 - How joy impacts viewers and raising vibration
17:00 - Spirituality, ego, and the way of being vs. doing
24:00 - Behind-the-scenes: celebrity interviews and memorable moments
32:00 - Disney World, the magic of joy, and early life lessons
37:00 - Addiction, recovery, and embracing the 12 steps
44:00 - Closing thoughts on peace, letting go, and where to find Chris
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