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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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43:51

Help Ryan Murphy And A Photo Op

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/06/26

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I have a lot of interesting topics I felt inspired to talk about. I first discuss a fantastic article in LA Magazine where the writer wonders if Netflix should ask Ryan Murphy for their money back. Instagram and social media are creating a world where story, character and depth doesn't matter as long as everyone "looks good" and I can't help but think how pathetic that trend is for the movie and TV industry. I continue to question the narrative surrounding the

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Jake Reed (Visit #2)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/06/22

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am thrilled to welcome musician, drummer and producer Jake Reed back to the show. Jake has been the drummer for some of the new music I am currently working on and when he told me he had a new record coming out, I wanted to have him back on the podcast. The record is called Reed Between the Lines and it's available on all streaming platforms but you can also visit his website by clicking HERE and pick up a vinyl copy or a CD. The album is part rock and part jazz and

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Olivier Ozoux (Visit #2)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/06/16

Are there too many cameras? Is there too much at stake by going "live" without a script? Is the chaos enveloping the world only going to get worse? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am stoked to welcome my friend Olivier Ozoux back to the show. Olivier is an incredibly thoughtful and talented musician, producer and videographer and I definitely suggest you check out his super cool YouTube channel by clicking HERE. All the music you hear on today's episode was performed and written by Olivier and this

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01:11:09

Pejman Roozbeh

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/06/09

Does craft or musicianship matter anymore? Are the most "successful" artists the ones who can navigate and toggle between artistry and social media? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am thrilled to welcome Los Angeles based musician/producer and friend, Pejman Roozbeh, to the show. Pejman's stage/artist name is Funk Fiction where he produces and blends 80's, disco, funk and fusion all into a unique musical style that is fresh and super cool. I spent the weekend listening to his catalog of music and I

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31:23

Who's Controlling Your Narrative

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/06/05

Who is controlling the narrative in your life? The media? Social media? Are you able to navigate your life with very few distractions? And in a world where cameras are seemingly rolling in every direction, can people ever reconcile that human beings are inherently complicated AF? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am obviously disheartened and troubled by the direction our country is headed. We need to live in a world with less racism and less police brutality. I crave a world of equality where

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26:35

Say Good-Bye To Context and Even Ryan Murphy Is Doing It

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/27

There is less talking. More texting and DM's. Less listening with more people shouting and everyone has their phone out with the camera always rolling. It's a crazy and often toxic world we live in and it seems to make less sense every single day. Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I felt inspired to talk about what happened yesterday in Central Park with Amy and Christian Cooper. Of course Amy overreacted and was glaringly idiotic and racist when she shouted and called the cops. But I can't

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21:37

The Problem with #IDGAF And Not Paying For Art

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/26

While riding my bike this past weekend, a car started to swerve towards me and almost hit me. When I approached the car at the red light and looked inside, sure enough, the driver was staring down at her phone. I yelled out to the woman, "Stop staring at your phone!" to which she replied just as emphatically, "NO!" And there lies the problem, she doesn't #GAF. We live in a world where people just don't give AF about anyone but themselves. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about the consequences

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25:23

Are You Valued And Awake?

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/20

I often wonder if anyone really cares about what you and I are doing. I mean sure, in the moment, it may appear like people "care" when we get a text or someone leaves a comment on a FB post. There's a certain rhythm in our day to day lives, but are we all just fragments in space? Even Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest athletes of all time, shocked us all by tragically passing away earlier this year. Now that a few months have passed and we're caught up in Covid-19, does anyone really care anymore

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Missy Kai Hoffman

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/19

About three weeks ago, I read a post on Facebook from my next guest about the impact the pandemic is having on the yoga industry. She shared some honest and insightful words and I immediately felt inspired to ask her to talk on my show. Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I am excited to welcome Missy Kai Hoffman. Missy has over 2,000 hours of extensive training in yoga, FRA and FRC, massage therapy, pranayama, anatomy, physiology and she is the founder of The Body Intuitive where she strives to

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25:41

Duped and Why The Doc Has To Stop

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/15

Is the coronavirus proving there's simply an onslaught of just too much information? Everyone has an opinion, opinions constantly change, no one is listening and even Dr. Fauci is changing his stance on whether we should wear masks. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about my utter disdain for Dr. Fauci and how he needs to do us all a favor and just stop talking. Will Los Angeles ever resemble the amazing city it once was? I read an excerpt from a fantastic article in this week's LA Magazine

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29:14

Experts, Know-It-Alls And Your Immune System

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/13

Do you listen to experts anymore? Do you listen more carefully when an expert is speaking? It almost feels like when you go on to Facebook, everyone thinks of themselves as an expert. Maybe we simply live in a world full of know-it-alls. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I talk about the diminishing returns that come from being an expert and I share thoughts about a recent article from PBS about valuing expert opinions. I also share thoughts about my worries surrounding human to human interaction. Will

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Laurie Cohen Peters

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/08

Do you see the Fox News logo and immediately jump to conclusions? When you see a story in the New York Times, have you already made a judgement about the article before reading it? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I am excited to welcome Health Freedom Advocate, Laurie Cohen Peters to the show. Laurie is involved in sustainable agriculture and she has worked with the Non GMO movement. She also started her own non-profit to support sustainable farmers. I first found out about Laurie just a couple weeks

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Carmen Rizzo

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/05/04

Maybe the most important trait or quality of a "successful" artist is knowing how to pivot and evolve with the times. Maybe for an artist, it's no longer about sales but simply about being heard and getting people's attention. Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I am excited to welcome producer, mixer, DJ and my friend Carmen Rizzo to the show. Carmen has worked with well-known artists including Alanis Morissette, Coldplay, Seal, Paul Oakenfeld and he has a new single out now called “Flow”

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34:09

First Dopamine And Now Fear

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/27

"You figure out what someone's scared of... you can get him to do pretty much anything." It's a powerful line from Michael Shannon in the first episode of WACO. It feels like the world wants everyone to be scared to go outside. The world, the media, corporations and even governments benefit if people live in fear. Facebook and Netflix certainly benefit if people stay home all day. Will people feel comfortable going outside anymore? Will handshakes and hugs simply be a thing of the past? Should

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50:58

Todd Beeson

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/24

Is anyone truly listening anymore? Can you question what's happening without being called a hater or a conspiracy theorist? It's widely believed that 5G first rolled out in Wuhan so it is just a coincidence that this virus began in Wuhan? Is Facebook merely creating more chaos as it amplifies all of the misinformation we read every single day? Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I am excited to welcome musician/producer and artist Todd Beeson to the show. Last week, I was drawn to a

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Jen Widerstrom

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/21

What inspires you and gets you to stop scrolling or stop watching Netflix all day? Can discipline and motivation be taught or is it hardwired in people's DNA? I am thrilled to welcome author, coach, personal trainer and my friend Jen Widerstrom to the Spiritual Spiral Podcast. Jen is probably best known for being one of the trainers on the Biggest Loser or maybe you know her as Phoenix from the American Gladiators. I met Jen almost 12 years ago when she was starting out as a personal trainer working

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David De Sola

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/17

When I was growing up, i was obsessed with Soundgarden, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and of course, Alice in Chains. I saw Alice in Chains opening up for Van Halen and I was immediately in awe. The drums and guitars, the melodies and soaring harmonies coupled with Layne's powerful voice left me mesmerized. The Seattle grunge scene was also one of the reasons why I picked up the guitar and started writing my own songs. Suffice to say, I am thrilled to welcome author David De Sola to the podcast and talk about

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32:16

Steak Umm, No DMs And This Can't Be Normal

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/14

Instead of trying to find answers or get facts, people are numbing out and scrolling. Sending DMs on Facebook. The world is literally spending a record amount of time on social media. Meanwhile, very few people are even questioning the government or whoever is behind the draconian response as Americans are forced to stay home. No one can leave their house and the government is even asking people to report fellow citizens for breaking the "rules." It sounds like a science fiction movie. Is anyone

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Adam Mesnick (Visit #2)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/11

Can the restaurant industry possibly survive another month - long lockdown? Every single day, we see a running count of new deaths from the coronavirus, but what about the emotional and long run societal effects from a complete shut down. Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I am happy to welcome back Adam Mesnick to the show. Adam is the owner of Deli Board, a lunch only sandwich shop based in San Francisco. I've been a firm believer that America's shut down is going to have a much graver impact

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01:07:02

Chris Webster

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2020/04/07

Is there anything that can stop the mad rush of content being made specifically for cell phones? With Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, Apple Plus and now Quibi, we have more quantity of shows but is there actually more quality? Will movie theaters ultimately be a thing of the past? Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome actor/writer Chris Webster to the show. I met Chris about 18 months ago when he started taking my yoga classes. We always spoke after class and I was struck by

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