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Full Spirals
Ours is a storytelling podcast that promotes hope and healing through the arts, and life's little "coincidences" that lead to personal growth. We're all in this together, so take a spin...And join host Stacy Parish for the ride!
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Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (FALL 2026)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
Full SpiralsDolly + Gloria
Send us Fan Mail A very short episode honoring the two feminist icons we've lost--within weeks of eachother--with a poem by Becky Hemsley titled: Talking to…
Full SpiralsSeasons of Joy (Summer 2026)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
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It's time to Push Back (Project I'm Speaking: Author Tonya Lester)
Send us Fan Mail Join Stacy as she welcomes psychotherapist, writer, and Psychology Today columnist Tonya Lester to discuss her new book, Push Back: Live…
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The Peace I Want to Fold
Send us Fan Mail A progress report from the 1000 cranes project turns into a meditation on imperfection, introversion, grief, aging, and the quiet power of…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Spring 2026)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
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Family at 30,000 Feet
Send us Fan Mail What happens when strangers become family—even just for a moment? In this episode of Full Spirals, we explore the magic of connection and a…
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March Lessons of Hope
Send us Fan Mail In this encore episode of Full Spirals, Stacy reflects on revisiting old lessons—some that fade and others that quietly shape us for a…
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Folding Time: Lessons on Aging, Attention, and Letting Go
Send us Fan Mail Approaching her final year in her fifties, Stacy reflects on time, aging, and what nature teaches us about patience, acceptance, and release…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Winter 2026)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
Full SpiralsAn Angel Gets Its Wings: Actor Karolyn Grimes (Encore)
Send us Fan Mail In this encore episode Stacy sits down with It's a Wonderful Life actor, Karolyn Grimes. In this touching and revealing interview you'll hear…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Autumn)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
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Music, Moonlight and Milestones
Send us Fan Mail Full Spirals turns 4 this month! After a summer hiatus, Stacy shares stories from a summer trip to Colorado—hikes in Boulder, a magical Brandi…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Summer)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
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Trusting the Dark (A Solstice Special)
Send us Fan Mail “Trusting the Dark” (A Solstice Special) In this intimate solstice reflection, host Stacy Parish shares her struggle with burnout…
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Reclaiming Medusa
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Stacy reflects on some recent emotional heaviness, a surprising moment of peace by the river, and the power of reclaiming our…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Spring)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Seasons of Joy--A quarterly series produced with the help of Stacy's friend and kindred, mindfulness coach Joy…
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We ARE Resilient with Meredith Heller
Send us Fan Mail How do we find resilience in this most tumultuous time? Meredith Heller is a poet, author, singer/songwriter, nature lover, and educator. We…
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Kisses, Courage + Creative Leaps: How Art Heals
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, Stacy shares the journey of how the creative process and the act of performing can be incredibly healing…
Full SpiralsSeasons of JOY (Winter)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a very special "Seasons of JOY" episode of full spirals. This series got its name from a couple of places. One is that my partner…
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The Demon Has No Clothes
Send us Fan Mail This episode is about how Stacy is using a blogging practice on Substack to heal herself in these uncertain times. Led by Elizabeth Gilberts…
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The Seasons of Our Lives
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is about the seasons of our lives. The phrase "seasons in life" is a metaphor that compares the different stages of a person's…
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Stories and Humor CAN Heal Us
Send us Fan Mail This month here in the US, we’ll be celebrating, among other things, Thanksgiving. Maybe you look forward to this time with your family–or…
Full SpiralsProject: "I'm Speaking" ENCORE (with Melissa Walker)
Send us Fan Mail Project: I'm Speaking, featuring MELISSA WALKER Melissa Walker is a bass player/ singer songwriter from British Columbia, Canada. As a…
Full SpiralsNational Day of Forgiveness
Send us Fan Mail Family bonds aren’t always the strongest bonds we experience in our lifetimes. Sometimes the love of a good friend will fill a void we never…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Hairdos and HairDONTS
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Music Matters! (with Helen Avakian)
Send us Fan Mail Its been a little over a year since I first interviewed recording artist Helen Avakian–the artist behind much of the music here on Full…
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ENCORE: The Mystery of Creative Flow
Send us Fan Mail An Award-winning songstress and International Fingerstyle Champion Helen Avakian has moved audiences for decades with her haunting voice and…
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Christmas In July with "Zuzu Bailey" from It's a Wonderful Life
Send us Fan Mail What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than with a re-airing of this episode with It's a Wonderful Life actor, Karolyn Grimes. In this…
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A Creative Act IS Medicine
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Sages Series: Story Circle Network's Len Leatherwood
Send us Fan Mail Len Leatherwood is an award-winning writing coach who has worked with students of all ages for the past 24 years. She’s the past-President for…
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Working with YOUR Superpower!
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Mothers and May
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: A Divine Purpose
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Sages Series with author Meredith Heller
Send us Fan Mail April is National Poetry Month and we can’t think of a better person to interview for this month’s episode than our guest today, Poet, singer…
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Women's History Month Encore: Storyteller, Jen Munro
Send us Fan Mail I can't think of a better way to celebrate Women's History Month than to bring back our our conversation with storyteller, Jennifer Munro…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Willow
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Artist Spotlight: Beth Kille
Send us Fan Mail What if knowing WHY you want to write songs is just as important as HOW you do it? This is the question posed by my guest today, Beth Kille in…
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Sages Series: Stories from the Circle
Send us Fan Mail This episode is the culmination of over a decade’s worth of work. It features the ladies who take part in a Women's Story Circle Stacy founded…
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ENCORE: Healing All of Your Parts (from all of the things...) with Breanne Smith
Send us Fan Mail Breanne Smith is a "lesson-seeking, plant-hoarding, baby-loving, silver lining kind of woman"--and what we love about her is her ability keep…
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Story: The True Power of Persuasion with Kim Weitkamp
Send us Fan Mail Kim Weitkamp grew up in Amish Country as the middle child of exhausted parents. Labeled by teachers as high-spirited and too talkative, Kim…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Letters From Love
Send us Fan Mail A Spiral Notebook Episode featuring "Letters From Love" These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Every Time a Bells Rings... (ZuZu Bailey, actor Karolyn Grimes)
Send us Fan Mail My affection for the film "It's a Wonderful Life" is well known. This episode is the quintessential "Full Spiral Moment", as it features an…
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You Deserve a Gift (Sages Series: Sarah Snyder)
Send us Fan Mail Sarah Snyder is a writer, editor, and conservationist whose passion is helping others connect spiritually to the outdoors, nature, and…
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Saving Your Brain (Sages Series: Denise Medved)
Send us Fan Mail Denise Medved is an Author, Speaker, Creator AND Founder of the Ageless Grace® Brain Health program. A preventative, restorative and…
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Music Is the Medicine: Sages Series (June Millington)
Send us Fan Mail June Millington is a pioneer in the truest sense of the word. She and her sister Jean co-founded the all-female rock band FANNY in the early…
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Do You Believe in Magic? (Jonesborough Tennessee)
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we're diving into a heartwarming story of belief, serendipity, and the enchanting world of storytelling. Together we go on…
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Wisdom in the Arts: Sages Series (with Helen Klebesadel)
Send us Fan Mail Introducing Helen Klebesadel: Helen Klebesadel, our guest today, has graced our podcast before, but this time, she brings decades of lived…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: My 5th Step
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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Can We Trust the Creative Process? (Sages Series: Jennifer Munro)
Send us Fan Mail Born in the heart of the industrial midlands in England, Jennifer Munro is a natural born storyteller. Since moving to the USA, she’s been…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: My Imaginary Friend
Send us Fan Mail Unearthing Stories from the Spiral: A Journey of Reflection These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a treasure trove of introspection and…
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From Purity to Paradise: Artist Spotlight with Calvin Arsenia
Send us Fan Mail In this "Artist Spotlight" episode, we engage in a truly authentic conversation with musician, artist and author Calvin Arsenia. He talks…
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Women of Wisdom: the Sages Series
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're offering a sneak peek into our upcoming Sages series, which promises to be a deeply impactful and insightful journey…
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Embracing the Mess Together
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another captivating episode of Full Spirals, where creativity, authenticity, and self-expression collide in a whirlwind of growth…
Full SpiralsAmor Fati: Feel. The. Love.
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Stacy shares personal excerpts from her own journey, exploring the themes of Amor Fati (Love of Fate) and the power…
Full SpiralsSpirituality, Sobriety + Self LOVE (Meaghan Farrell Encore)
Send us Fan Mail "Sometimes I don't feel like I'm enough, but I call my bluff...and I do it with LOVE." These are the lyrics from the bridge of Meaghan…
Full SpiralsVeni, Vidi, Vocci
Send us Fan Mail Full Spirals is celebrating its SECOND ANNIVERSARY this month and it's been a time of reflection. As we continue to amplify the voices of…
Full SpiralsJust Keep Spinning! (Project: I'm Speaking, Helen Avakian)
Send us Fan Mail Project: I'm Speaking, featuring HELEN AVAKIAN An Award-winning songstress and International Fingerstyle Champion Helen Avakian has moved…
Full SpiralsProject: I'm Speaking, ENCORE featuring Beth Kille
Send us Fan Mail Beth Kille has been performing her original Americana-rock music since her career began in 2000, and has just released her 18th Studio Album…
Full SpiralsWrite YOUR Story and Then Let GO (Project: I'm Speaking, Mo Reynolds)
Send us Fan Mail Project: I'm Speaking, featuring MO REYNOLDS Mo Reynolds has tried to like knitting and crocheting but the only weaving she really enjoys has…