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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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36:13

Human Nature and the Runaway Train

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2022/06/06

Life is breathtakingly beautiful but too often unpredictable, unfair and tragic. Meanwhile, moving at a frenetic pace, the news media often doesn't give civilization a chance to catch its collective breath. The worst part? There's likely nothing we can do to stop this frenzied runaway train of life so where does that leave us? Are you going to try to stop the train or are you going to get off at the next stop? The past two weeks, we have been pummeled with one tragic mass shooting after another. The

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01:07:17

Gaea Woods

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2022/06/01

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm thrilled to welcome Marriage & Family Therapist, Gaea Woods, to the show. Gaea is also a talented artist and freelance photographer and I actually met Gaea over 10 years ago when I was in the studio recording a new record. About seven years ago, she transitioned into the world of therapy where she practices full-time as a licensed therapist. Gaea and I begin by talking about creativity, photography and the challenges one can face dealing with the commerce side of

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37:46

Where Does Inspiration Come From/Kauai and Flea

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2022/05/20

After a little hiatus to celebrate my birthday in Kauai, I'm excited to be back on this week's episode of the Spiritual Spiral Podcast. Lately, I've found myself thinking about the word "inspiration." I spent much of the airplane rides listening to the new Ryan Adams and War on Drugs records. They're both fantastic and they even inspired me to start playing my acoustic guitar. It's been over 5 years since I've played the guitar but something in the universe has drawn me back to playing my acoustic

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01:11:23

Emily Goodson

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2022/04/27

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm thrilled to welcome entrepeneur and writer Emily Goodson to the podcast. Truly a wonderful and thought provoking chat as Emily and I touch on a multitude of interesting topics. Emily is the CEO of CultureSmart, a consultancy that helps startups build a more positive and inclusive workplace culture. Emily is also a fantastic writer who's published numerous articles in Medium and she recently had an essay published in the LA Times entitled, I'm A Disabled Woman. Is

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40:32

As Netflix Flounders, Severance and Amy Reignite...

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2022/04/22

This past week, Netflix suffered it's first subscriber loss in more than a decade. Elon Musk blames "woke programming" but I think Netflix's demise is because services like Hulu and Apple TV are simply offering better content. To my eyes, shows on Netflix often feel watered down and predictable so maybe people are tired of the drivel and craving more impactful and unique storylines found in shows like Severance or Life & Beth. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I begin by talking about Severance and

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58:55

Ireesh Lal

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2022/04/07

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm excited to welcome the uber talented musician, DJ and producer, Ireesh Lal, to the podcast. Ireesh is a multi-instrumentalist and programmer where he combines original electronic music with east Indian elements. He also just released a new record called Journey Through the Chakras and he is the founding member of the LA based musical trio, Lal Meri. Ireesh and I begin by talking about Ireesh's love for the arts, what led him to start playing the trumpet and go on

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38:03

Too Many Opinions and I Guess Hitting is OK

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2022/04/01

Today on the Spiritual Spiral podcast, I found myself thinking about the apparent evaporation of boundaries in our culture. Thanks to tech and social media, it feels like we live in a world where people share or crave 24-7 access to every minute detail of people's lives. It also appears like we live in an ever growing me-first society where people do whatever they want, with no regard to other people's feelings or the potentially negative consequences. Truth to be told, I stopped watching the Oscars

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01:08:43

Kurt Goebel

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2022/03/23

Today on the Spiritual Spiral podcast, I'm excited to welcome musician, producer and composer, Kurt Goebel, to the show. Kurt has studied piano since the age of 6, he majored in piano in college and after being on the road for several years, he moved to Nashville where he's now a full time composer and producer. We begin by talking about Kurt's work flow in the studio, how he prepares for each artist he works with and what it's like writing music in so many various genres. We talk about the shift in

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25:30

Talking is Easy If No One Knows How to Listen

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2022/03/12

Can you tell when someone isn't listening? I was on a Zoom call this last week, and right away it became clear that the person I was speaking to wasn't listening. Instead of trying to listen and engage in a meaningful conversation, they opted to check email and look at another device. Is that what happens in a me-first, tech obsessed society with non-stop distractions? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I reflect on a culture where a substantial amount of people have forgotten how to listen. Social

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01:32:15

Michelle Featherstone

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2022/03/02

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm thrilled to welcome the uber-talented singer/songwriter and producer, Michelle Featherstone, to the show. It's crazy to think I met Michelle close to twenty years ago while we were busy making records and playing gigs around the LA club circuit. She and I begin by talking about the craft of songwriting and why, thanks to tech and social media, we may be seeing a lack of depth in the current state of songwriting. We discuss the therapeutic and healing effects of

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01:09:34

Gilli Moon

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2022/02/15

What impact do streaming services have on the way we culturally "value" art and music? And if musicians have to spend more time doing self-promotion and less time on the craft of songwriting, what is the impact on the quality of art? Questions to consider as I welcome my next guest, singer/songwriter and record-producer, Gilli Moon, to this week's show. Gilli has released eight studio albums, she has written three books and she is the co-founder and president of Songsalive. Gilli is a powerhouse of

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43:12

Know-it-Alls, Censors and The Illusion of Good Health

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2022/02/07

I'm certainly not a physician but based on my own health history, I've grown wary of our culture's over reliance on "quick fixes" and pharmaceutical options to treat disease. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I felt it was valuable to tell a few stories about some of my own health struggles and what led me to rely more heavily on homeopathic and natural remedies. I talk about the bizarre response to some of Joe Rogan's recent podcast episodes and why I'm even more disheartened by the calls to take him

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01:21:02

Asher Luzzatto

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2022/02/01

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, you're in for a wonderful chat as I'm thrilled to welcome my friend and the uber talented, multifaceted and mayoral candidate, Asher Luzzatto, to the show. Asher is an attorney and works in real estate and he's also been a leader in the preservation movement in Los Angeles. Most notably, Asher is also running for mayor where he hopes to prioritize the environmental, social and cultural strength of Los Angeles over the short-term political gain. I met Asher close to

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01:05:50

Kama Hagar

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2022/01/19

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I'm thrilled to welcome reiki master, yoga and meditation teacher, Kama Hagar, to the show. Kama is a certified holistic wellness coach who also founded the sustainable all-natural skincare line, Mukama Botanica. She is currently living in Puerto Rico where she offers custom private and remote yoga and meditation sessions. We begin the show by talking about the gift of curiosity and where Kama's innate desire to try new things comes from. We talk about her

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42:51

Are Your Thoughts Your Own or Someone Else’s

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2022/01/06

With the non-stop information being forced upon us every single day, is anyone able to sit still and think for themselves? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I begin by reading an excerpt from Steven Pressfield's amazing book, The War of Art, and talk about my own creative process and how I often oscillate from feeling positive to negative about my own craft. I talk about energy and instinct and share a story from this past week where I stopped at a gas station on the border of Arizona and California

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26:48

The Algorithmic Battle Against Your Free Time

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2021/12/29

This past week, a friend of mind asked me, "How do you do it?" He wondered how I managed to finish writing a book, produce and release a new record and three music videos while continuing to release more podcasts? The answer was pretty simple... I value my free time. Today on the Spiritual Spiral, as I reflect back on 2021 and look ahead to 2022, I felt compelled to remind listeners about the value of free time. Our lives are seemingly busier than ever or is it simply that we don't utilize and make

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54:47

Ali Owens

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2021/12/22

Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I welcome yoga teacher and wellness coach, Ali Owens, to the show. Ali has been teaching yoga classes and leading retreats and workshops for over 12 years. She has been featured in Yoga Journal and created programs for GLO and Udaya. Ali and I begin the show by talking about the value of a yoga and meditation practice and Ali explains why her yoga practice has been so valuable over the last two years. Ali shares some personal stories about being a new mom and talks

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33:06

The Fleeting Moment & Do They Really Care

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2021/12/15

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how lucky I am. The ability to walk, breathe, talk, think freely and make music; all of these wonderful gifts can often be taken for granted. For today's episode of the Spiritual Spiral, I begin by talking about the enormous gift of life and share a quick story about going to the Santa Monica Stairs this past week. I play a clip from the Joe Rogan show where Jordan Peterson is talking about the pernicious wrongdoing that stems from our political leaders. I

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35:13

Can Creativity Be Taught and the Hysteria Continues

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2021/12/06

With a new record done and my first book coming out early next year, lately I often ask myself, "What's next?" I've recently been writing poems, demoing new songs and watching instructors on Masterclass to try and help spur on some of the creative juices. Then I wonder, can creativity be nudged out of us or do we have to patiently wait for the muse? Today on the Spiritual Spiral, I felt inspired to talk a little bit about the mystery of the creative process. I talk about some of my struggles with

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01:09:26

Joanne Gerstner (Return Visit)

The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral ·

2021/11/17

Today on the Spiritual Spiral Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome writer, journalist and college professor, Joanne Gerstner, back to the show. I was introduced to Joanne about a year ago and I've become a huge fan of her writing. Joanne has a brand new newsletter which you can find at opencourt.bulletin.com where she not only writes about sports but she also shares a nuanced and honest perspective about topics ranging from the news-media, swimming, music, the Olympics and women's sports. With some of

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