Live From The Wish House!
Welcome to The Wish House! A place for chat, entertainment, education, new ideas..a place for fun! Join me, Cris Spinner, for great conversation, inspiration and what I like to call "Ordinary Enlightenment”! An eclectic mix of topics served up with a cup of coffee! There’s so much to talk about!
Episodes
51 episodes
Who’s Really Leading? Rethinking How We Parent
In the words of Carole King, "Where you lead, I will follow" sounds like the perfect sentiment for parenting—but who’s really the leader and who’s the follower? Cris explores new ideas about guiding our kids to become their most authentic selve...
In Touch or Intolerable? The Stress of Being Constantly Connected
We live in an age where everyone is just a notification away. Texts, emails, DMs, alerts, group chats — we are constantly connected, constantly reachable, and constantly expected to respond.But is all this instant communication actually...
Cris-Losophy: Trusting Life, Letting Go, and Finding the Good in Everything
What if everything that happens in life—even the hard things—is ultimately leading us toward something better? In this episode, Cris shares the "Cris-losophies" that have helped her navigate life's challenges, let go of control, and trust the j...
The Power of Choice: How to Let Go of Fear and Find Freedom
If you want to kick control to the curb, you need to embrace the power of choice. Choice is where freedom lives, and it can be the key to letting go of fear, worry, and anxiety. Cris shares how learning to accept what life places in...
The Illusion of Control: Why Trying to Control Everything Is Making You Miserable
Why does the idea of control feel so comforting, yet trying to control everything can leave us feeling anxious, frustrated, and exhausted? In this episode, Cris explores our complicated relationship with control and why the desire to hold...
Why We Crave Collective Joy | The Psychology of Collective Effervescence
Watching the celebration spread across New York and beyond, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of unity, joy, and connection that seemed to ripple through millions of people at once. It wasn't just about winning a game—it was about belongin...
Why Everyone Is Suddenly Nostalgic for the 1990s
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with the 1990s again?Maybe it’s not the decade itself that people miss… maybe it’s the feeling of life before smartphones, social media, constant notifications, and digital overload.In this epis...
Are You Actually Happy… Or Just On Stage?
Are we actually enjoying life anymore — or just documenting it for validation?In this episode, we dive into the hidden ways social media has changed our behavior, relationships, happiness, attention spans, and even our sense of identity...
Lessons From an Autism Mom | The Reality of Raising a Child With Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month, but for families living with autism, awareness is part of everyday life.In this video, I share honest lessons learned from her journey as an autism mom. From difficult moments to meaningful breakthroughs...
The Silver Platters & Our Obsession With the Past
Remember when the The Brady Bunch kids reimagined themselves as The Silver Platters? That throwback moment opens the door to a bigger question: why are we so drawn to the past?In this episode of the Wish House, Cris explores the psychol...
It Always works out...
“It always works out.”You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. But do you actually believe it?In this video, I’m breaking down what that phrase really means — and why things don’t always unfold the way you expected, b...
Finding the Silver Linings (Even When Life Feels Against You)
We’ve all heard the phrase “silver linings”… but what if they’re more than just a way to feel better?In this video, we explore how to actually recognize the hidden opportunities in difficult moments — and more importantly, how to use th...
The Media Of Social
Why oh Why are we posting what we post? I’m convinced there’s a deeper meaning and a quest for something more than meets the eye that makes us hit send! In this episode let’s figure it put together!
Identity Cris-is
Lately I’ve been feeling like another shift is taking place…am I outgrowing my current identity? And if I am, am I brave enough to walk into the next one. What does that mean? In this episode we’ll explore it together!
THE BIG WHY
You can’t just take a dose of positivity and expect to live a life that feels authentic. Not liking what’s happening for you.. before you find a positive affirmation… Before you latch onto a self-help theory.. ask yourself the big WHY?
Why do you Care?
Find yourself getting upset over the smallest things? Or maybe bigger things? Or things that aren’t even in your purview? Let’s dig deeper and find out Why do you care? My first steps toward some personal peace!
High Anxiety
Are you feeling it? Are you feeling overwhelmed ,uneasy, off-balance, harried and in some cases downright angry? I’ve been noticing a lot of it lately..and if you have too you’ve come to the right place! Cause & Cris-losophy straight ahead!...
I Am My Own True Love
Relationships! An age old topic of conversation. In the second part of the 2 part episode Cris sheds some Cris-losophy on attracting the right partner. And it all starts with YOU!A new spin on Self-Love just may pave the way for a long ...
You’ve Come A long Way Baby..Have We Though?
Relationships! An age old topic of conversation. Should a relationship be a goal? Or should it be something we attract along the journey? In this first of a two part episode, Cris challenges our traditional thoughts about relationships with som...
Visions
Have you ever heard of vision boarding?In in this episode, Cris guides you through making your own vision board. Find out why you should make one, have one & what benefits you can get from one!
Positive Mind Positive Life
We hear it said all the time.Is it true? Is it magic?In this episode, Cris replies “yes” to the first question and ”just maybe” to the second. Listen for some Cris-Losophy on keeping it positive!
Our Retail Lives
In this episode Cris ponders a few questions that inquiring minds want the answers to. Why are we so stressed? When is the best time to decorate for holidays? And is our life simply one big retail marketing scheme?Take a lighthearted lis...
Special Events with Special Needs
Large family gatherings , holidays & many other traditional events, present a special challenge when you have a special needs child. Listen as Cris sheds some light on this all important topic. Tips, tricks, and a little Cris-lo...