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The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral

How is technology impacting your life? Sure there’s an abundance of conveniences from tech, but what happens when your own emotions and decision making is controlled by tech and social media? The Spiritual Spiral is here to inspire you to be more present, to turn off your phone and appreciate a more ”analog” lifestyle. Join musician, writer and yoga teacher Eddie Cohn as he discusses the impact of tech and shares personal stories while also interviewing fellow creatives to talk about how social

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Privacy And The "Heroism" of Intimate IG Posts

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/10/10

It feels like social media rewards those who post the most on their platforms. More emojis and likes and the more intimate and revealing the post, users are rewarded with even more attention on feeds. It seems like the world wants everyone to post the most intimate details of their lives on social media but is that a good idea? Today on this Patreon/Subscriber edition of the Spiritual Spiral, I wanted to talk about the fleeting idea of privacy and what message is it sending when Chrissy Teigen posts

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Larissa Corso

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/10/06

Nearly 70 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. While the government still sorts out the next stimulus package, the unpredictably of the pandemic has certainly made me realize the value of saving money. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome my friend and financial strategist, Larissa Corso to the show. Larissa lost her previous job at the beginning of the pandemic, and we start the show by talking about how relieved she felt knowing she had money in savings. With

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Boundaries and Videotape

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/09/27

Do boundaries exist anymore? It feels like people can text, DM, find you on Instagram and reach out to you at all hours of the day, but is that necessarily a good thing? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm compelled to share a story where I felt like someone was crossing the boundary. Even after calling him out on his behavior, I was the one who got into trouble. It appears that's the world we live in now where the cause of the drama doesn't matter, only the effect. I also play another clip from The

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24:54

Where Did The Decency Go?

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/09/26

There appears to be a major disconnect when it comes to basic forms of communication. Are people truly listening, do people think of others when they speak and is it necessarily a good thing that we can potentially be connected to billions of people on social media? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I felt inspired to talk about basic forms of communication we often neglect instead opting for the easier emoji or DM. I discuss a recent article I wrote for Medium entitled, What Happened to Common

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Matt Dery (Visit #3)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/09/11

Has sports become too political and how long will it take for fans to feel comfortable going to a packed sporting event again? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome my high school friend Matt Dery back to the show. Matt is a sportscaster and podcaster and when I feel inspired to talk about the sports world, Matt has become my go-to guest. I was curious to hear Matt's perspective on the new look of the NBA and I also wanted to ask Matt if he thinks sports has become too political

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Dr. Mackenzie Webster

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/09/08

How is the lockdown affecting mental health in our society? Why has there been such a rise in depression and anxiety over the last few months? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome psychologist, Dr. Mackenzie Webster to the show. Mackenzie and I talk about the apparent rise of depression as a result of Covid-19 and why her practice is busier than ever. We discuss the toxicity and anxiety created by social media, the impact of the news media on the mental state of Americans and why

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47:00

An Apology, Being Sensitive And Why Everyone's Right

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/09/06

Are people more interested in seeking affirmation than seeking new information? Since everyone seemingly has an opinion on almost everything, have we created a world where people are less curious in finding the truth? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I begin the show by offering an apology, or at least an explanation as to why I became so fascinated by Covid-19. I actually think our cultural response to the virus can be attributed to the power of fear and the media and our culture's obsession with

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Sesa O' Connor

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/31

With the influx of technology and constant distractions, are people less connected with their true selves? Has our culture forgotten the intrinsic value of sitting still? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm excited to welcome the wonderful Sesa O' Connor to the show. Sesa is a yoga teacher currently living in Wilmington, NC where she teaches yoga and meditation at Yoga Salt. I met Sesa almost five years ago when I took a teacher training at Yoga Salt in Los Angeles and I was instantly drawn to her

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Darin Campbell (Visit #2)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/27

Is social media a real community? Does it satisfy the needs we have as human beings for connection? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am thrilled to welcome my college friend, Darin Campbell back to the show. Darin is a dad, a husband and the founder of Media Hive Marketing and he is currently living in Austin, Texas. We have an insightful talk about the powerful influx of cultural and political agendas that are currently happening. We talk about the issue of perpetual fear and how the media is

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Artistic Value And Spotify's Devaluing Of Music

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/24

How are streaming services impacting the way art is being created? Are they creating a world where people more concerned with quantity than quality? And what about Spotify's paltry .003 cent pay-out per stream. Is that impacting the way music is being made? Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I felt compelled to talk about why I've decided to create a Patreon subscription and community for my podcast and other creative endeavors. I certainly see the inherent value of Netflix for consumers, but

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Elijah Thomson

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/18

Will live music ever be the same? Will we ever fully grasp the impact Spotify has had on the music industry? Live shows have the power to lift and transcend the human spirit and as my next guest says, "I can't wait for the shows once the pandemic is over because they're going to be amazing." Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome bass player, mixer and producer, Elijah Thomson to the show. Elijah is probably best known for being the bassist for the rock band, Everest, which is one of

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Unintended Consequences And The NBA Sure Looks Bizarre

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/09

Every Saturday morning, I go for a bike ride down to Manhattan Beach and I'm always stuck by the bizarre behavior of human beings. People walking the wrong direction, people using scooters and mopeds on a bike-only path, people not paying attention to their surroundings. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about the rising narcissistic and selfish behavior of our culture and how social media perpetuates and rewards this type of behavior. And now with Covid-19, the fear promulgated by the media

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The Stevenson Ranch Davidians

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/04

Is social media perpetuating more good or evil in the world? Is it a good idea that anyone can go online and say pretty much whatever they want and is anyone truly listening anymore? Today on the Spiritual Spiral podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Dwayne Seagraves, the lead singer, writer and founder of the band, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians. All the music on today's episode is from the band and while I handpicked some of my favorite songs, I'm stoked to say the last song you'll hear, Brothers &

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Mask Par-tay

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/08/02

As the Covid-19 "crisis" continues to overwhelm news sites and social media, I continue to sense something bigger is going on underneath the surface that is ultimately driving the story. Despite a death rate of approximately .03 percent of Americans who have been diagnosed with Covid-19, the United States is a shell of what it was before the lockdown. Beyond the economic and unemployment fallout, people look terrified, full of anxiety, suicide and drug addiction are on the rise and I wonder if

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Geographer

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/28

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am thrilled to welcome singer/songwriter and producer Mike Deni to the show. Mike is the lead singer and writer for one of my favorite bands, Geographer which just released a brand new single this past week called Alibi. In fact, all the music you hear on today's episode is from Geographer and I'm positive after listening to Mike's beautiful vocals and catchy and thoughtful songs, you'll hear why I am such a huge fan of his band. You can also watch Geographer perform

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Toniann Monaco

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/21

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am positive you're going to laugh out loud while listening to the fun conversation I had with my friend and LA based yoga teacher, Toniann Monaco. Something I've always loved about Toniann is how she never holds anything back and tells it like it is. I met Toniann almost five years ago during our yoga teacher training program and she is currently a teacher at Sweat Yoga in Playa Vista and she also teaches classes online on Instagram and on Zoom. Toniann and I touch

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32:18

Beyond Your Bubble

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/20

It's more comfortable to believe you always have the answer. It's more comforting to trust the media and trust that they're telling us the truth. It's probably easier and safer to live inside a little bubble you've created but it's starting to feel like we live in a world where people are incable of looking past the obvious. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about looking beyond what's directly in front of you. It's easy to see Covid-19 as the greatest impediment in our culture, but can we look

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35:34

A TikTok Freakout and Labels

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/13

Imagine living in a world where depression, alcoholism and suicide don't matter anymore. Imagine living in a world where a dental hygienist wears full body protective gear when she goes to work. Imagine a world where kids are having panic attacks because TikTok may be banned. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about the impact of Covid-19 and social media on people's day to day lives and I wonder if life will ever look the same. I also try and explain why I have issues when the media and our

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Is it Your Choice and Our Version of Chernobyl?

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/12

Are we ever truly making our own decisions? Is social media, the media and the government influencing us and making decisions for us? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I wonder if we're ever capable of objectively making our own decisions? I talk about the power of fear and guilt and how the media and social media are using these two powerful emotions to get people to stay home and wear a mask. I also read an excerpt from a powerful book called Voices From Chernobyl and I think to myself, is the

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Fe Burkley

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/07/01

Do you ever walk by a stranger and feel their energy? Do you ever hear a voice inside of your head that gives you a warning or tells you everything is going to be okay? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am stoked to welcome my friend Fe Burkley to the show. I met Fe almost five years and right away I was instantly drawn to her uplifting energy and smile. Fe is a healer who specializes in reiki, acupuncture and Chinese medicine and I am positive you'll feel more energized after you listen to our chat

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