Full Spirals

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 small gestures. The meaning of 1000 paper cranes Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Buy me a coffee HERE Join the community of "Spinners" on Patreon and contribute to the production of our impactful...

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 Jordan .   Seasons of Joy was born out of their shared love of nature, the seasons, and their belief that each season holds its own wisdom. This year Stacy and Joy are stripping things down. When the ladies sit down they'll be foc...

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 chance airplane encounter that became a lesson in empathy, tenderness, and shared humanity. Listen in and be reminded: we belong to each other long before we even meet.  Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Bu...

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 lifetime. With honesty and hope, she shares a powerful story touching on childhood abuse, healing, and the enduring strength found in “mom stuff.” A trigger warning is included, but so is a reminder: even life’s fiercest lessons can lead us toward...

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. Instead of rushing or self-correcting, she chooses to pay attention—marking the year by folding one thousand paper cranes. A quiet meditation on slowing down, letting go of old timelines, and fully inhabiting the year that’s here. Support th...

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 Jordan .   The series was born out of their shared love of nature, the seasons, and their belief that each season holds its own wisdom--and today we celebrate ONE YEAR TOGETHER with our Winter 2026 episode !!  This year we're stri...

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 behind the scenes stories, anecdotes and be reminded why this film is the heartwarming classic it is! During these divisive times it's more important than ever to remember the messages and themes of this beloved film! Support...

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 Jordan .  The series was born out of their  shared love of nature, the seasons, and their belief that each season holds its own wisdom.   When Stacy and Joy get together to record each episode, they chat about the challenges and juicy...

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 Carlile concert at Red Rocks , and the deep lessons of the Abert’s squirrel.  This episode is all about homecoming, balance, and the beauty of returning to yourself. "Returning To Myself" (Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks, 9/6/2025) Su...

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 Jordan .  The series was born out of their  shared love of nature, the seasons, and their belief that each season holds its own wisdom.   When Stacy and Joy get together to record each episode, they chat about the challenges and juicy...

Send us Fan Mail “Trusting the Dark” (A Solstice Special) In this intimate solstice reflection, host Stacy Parish shares her struggle with burnout, inspiration, and the beauty of change. Through the metaphor of shifting light, she explores the power of darkness to reveal clarity, foster transformation, and call us into rest and reconnection. A moving meditation on letting go, seeking support, and...

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 own stories. We revisit Medusa—not as a monster, but as a survivor and symbol of protection.  It's about healing, rage, and the quiet signs that remind us we’re on the right path.  Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the...

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 Jordan .  The series was born out of their  shared love of nature, the seasons, and their belief that each season holds its own wisdom.   When Stacy and Joy get together to record each episode, they chat about the challenges and juicy...

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 were first introduced to her last spring when I was approached by her publicist to help celebrate her new book, Writing By Heart. Since that time, I’ve hopped aboard and joined her women’s poetry circles. The more we get to know one another t...

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. What started as a simple story about “kisses” turned into a powerful reflection on love, self-discovery, and the unexpected ways art has shaped her life.  From childhood memories of feeling disconnected in the realm of romance to the surprising...

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 in these episodes is my friend Joy Jordan. The other is our shared belief in paying attention to the seasons–and how they effect our lives.  And dropping in—paying attention—is the key to a richer, more fulfilling life. Episode Li...

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 revolutionary "Letters from Love" practice, Stacy shares a recent blog where she confronts three of her demons. Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Buy me a coffee HERE Join the community of "S...

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 life to the changing seasons of the year. Each season has its own characteristics, and so do the different periods of life, which can include times of growth, change, and dormancy. Here are some examples of the seasons of l...

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 maybe you DON’T.  Maybe you celebrate Friendsgiving–as a way to gather and celebrate with your family-of-choice. According to the national days calendar, we are set to celebrate “Better Conversations Week” the week of Thanksgiving. This makes...

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 supporting musician she has toured extensively throughout Canada, US, Germany, and Australia, and she bravely shares both her story and her voice in this delightful episode!  During the pandemic Melissa took up songwriting and is currently in...

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 realized existed.  This is a story about my friend Marilyn and the full spiral moments that happened along the way. Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Buy me a coffee HERE Join the community of "Spinne...

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 storytelling, where we crack open the pages of my year-long spiral notebook project. Brace yourselves for a deep dive into moments, musings, and reflections that sprang forth from the time I committed to filling an entire notebook...

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 Spirals. (Including the tune Paige’s Jig, which Helen played live last time she was here.) And the anniversary aside, I  really like to checking in with Helen because, well because I love her, but also because…she effects so many lives in such ri...

Send us Fan Mail An Award-winning songstress and International Fingerstyle Champion Helen Avakian has moved audiences for decades with her haunting voice and versatile guitar playing. Speaking with Helen and hearing her incredible stories—was so enriching that we spent a lot of time just sort of talking and meandering through her life–which by the way is punctuated with these FANTASTIC Full Spiral...

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 touching and revealing interview you'll hear behind the scenes stories, anecdotes and be reminded why this film is the heartwarming classic it is! During these divisive times it's more important than ever to remember the mes...