Welcome back to The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast. In today’s playful and heart-opening solo episode, Candace is here with a loving reminder: life is meant to be lived, not perfectly managed.

From grass stains to Christmas wrapping explosions, this episode celebrates the joy found in letting things get a little messy. Whether it’s your kids jumping in puddles or you getting jam in your shirt while in the kitchen, some of the sweetest memories come when we stop aiming for spotless and start saying yes to fun.

Inside this episode:
🌈 Why messiness is often a sign that we’re fully present
🧒🏼 How we sometimes rob ourselves and our kids of joy in the name of “keeping things clean”
🧼 A fresh take on cleanup—it’s always possible, and always worth the fun that came before it
🎉 Real life isn’t pristine, and that’s what makes it magical

So roll up your sleeves, toss perfection out the window, and let life be as wild, wonderful, and joyfully messy as it wants to be.

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Candace Dunaway is the host of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, a heart-centered space for healing, growth, and high-vibe living. She’s also a teacher, a nature lover, and a creative soul who finds deep joy in life’s simplest moments.

Candace sees the world through rainbow-colored glasses—always searching for the silver linings, even in life’s stormy skies. For her, happiness isn’t a far-off destination, but something woven into the everyday magic of life.

Her love for the outdoors inspired The Mild Side of Wild, a video series that encourages others to step outside and reconnect with nature’s wisdom—a free gift that’s always available.

Whether she’s wandering through the woods, recording a podcast episode, or laughing with a stranger-turned-friend, Candace thrives on meaningful connection. She treasures hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially when they come from unexpected paths.

Forever dreaming, always creating, she’s endlessly exploring new ideas and projects. Guided by wonder, curiosity, and the belief that beauty is everywhere, She’s here to connect, to let go, and to expand—one inspired moment at a time.