{"podcast":{"title":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","slug":"springs-and-things-7088548","podcast_index_feed_id":7088548,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/springs-and-things","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zy_pWZInQ-ysPPjw7H_DLAwYDfUJJb7SGygHCmjNwVg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Lauren Ferrara and Carly Ries","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Springs and Things, the podcast where two close friends spill the tea on all things Colorado Springs! From culture and community to hidden gems and neighborhood lore, we’ve got it covered. Join us as we sip our coffee (or maybe something stronger) and dive into the stories and secrets that make this city so unique. Whether you're a local or just passing through, our fun, light-hearted, and always entertaining take on the quirks, hot topics, and insider tips will keep you coming back for more. Discover what’s really happening in the Springs—beyond the mountains and parks!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:20.784137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548"},"episode":{"title":"70. Inside Colorado Springs’ New Wellness Passport","slug":"70-inside-colorado-springs-new-wellness-passport","published_at":"2026-03-03T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/70-inside-colorado-springs-new-wellness-passport","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d96d0e3","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/2d96d0e3/5352439d.mp3","summary":"Colorado Springs has always been a place people come to rest, recover, and recharge, from the early days of travelers seeking healing in the Pikes Peak region’s crisp mountain air and mineral springs to today’s thriving wellness scene. Now, VisitCOS has launched its first-ever digital Wellness Passport , and it might be one of the most relaxing ways to explore the city. In this episode of Springs and Things, Carly and Lauren share their experience previewing this new free digital pass that unlocks deals and experiences at local wellness businesses, from salt caves and sound baths to paddleboard yoga, massages, and holistic healing ceremonies. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What the Colorado Springs Wellness Passport is and how it works How to download the free digital passport and start redeeming deals The types of wellness experiences available in Colorado Springs Why the Pikes Peak region has long been a destination for healing and recovery Favorite Colorado Springs reset activities recommended by local wellness experts Featured Colorado Springs Wellness Experiences These local businesses are part of the Wellness Passport and were featured in this episode: Camino Wellness Sanctuary EDENOLOGY Holistic Wellness Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center Dragonfly Paddle Yoga Strata Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort Singing Bowls of the Rockies TRU Hair Salon Exos/CommonSpirit at the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center ELKE Modern Massage Face Foundrie Ascend Spa & Wellness at Hotel Polaris Access the wellness pass here ! We Love Our Sponsors Vanguard Aesthetics Vanguard Aesthetics helps clients discover their most radiant selves by blending expert care with individualized beauty. Since 2013, they’ve offered medical-grade skincare and tailored aesthetic…","meta_description":"Colorado Springs has always been a place people come to rest, recover, and recharge, from the early days of travelers seeking healing in the Pikes Peak re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1206,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/70-inside-colorado-springs-new-wellness-passport/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/70-inside-colorado-springs-new-wellness-passport.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}