Full Spirals

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...

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 as well as recent writing endeavors! Today's episode is about a poetry piece I wrote while taking a 5 week women's writing workshop with...

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 the Story Circle Network –an organization who’s mission and mandate is to have ALL women tell their stories. She’s an award winning, published author, the online class coordinator for the Story Circle Network, and her novel Hope in the Time...

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 Stacy's notebooks and share about a writing adventure she's had. This episode centers on an assignment from the work of Meredith Heller and her empowering Women's Writi...

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 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 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, songwriter, author and Kindred Spirit, Meredith Heller. Both of Meredith’s books ( Writing by Heart , and Write a Poem, Save Your Life ) lead readers through a method of writing that turns something mechanical into a practice of presence. ...

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. 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 working as a  professional storyteller for more than twenty-five years, garnering numerous awar...

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 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 her new book "Embrace Your Authentic Songwriter: How & Why to Play Your Own Tune" You may remember Beth as a guest here when she was the inaugural guest on our Project: I’m Speaking series in 2022. And if you haven’t heard her...

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 and began facilitating at a local senior center last year.  Watching this community grow and thrive is such a pleasure and I’m reminded each week of what important work it is. The women who gather at the  circle each week come from a...

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 on growing! A survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault AND society's expectations, Breanne is breath of fresh air in a climate that's clouded with toxic positivity and "good vibes only" . Her Root and Rise...

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 took those comments and channeled them into a lifetime of high-energy, heartfelt and hilarious artistry and we are better for it!! She is an award-winning storyteller, speaker, singer-songwriter and humorist. After using applied storytelling i...

Send us Fan Mail A Spiral Notebook Episode featuring "Letters From Love" These "Spiral Notebook Moment" episodes are a  treasure trove of introspection and storytelling, where we crack open the pages of my ongoing spiral notebook project. This episode focuses on the art and craft of writing a letter to myself from unconditional love.  This project is the brain child of writer a...

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 interview with THE Zuzu Bailey, actor Karolyn Grimes! It's a Wonderful Life Museum Karolyn Grimes Website Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Buy me a coffee HERE Join the commu...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Snyder is a writer, editor, and conservationist whose passion is helping others connect spiritually to the outdoors, nature, and science. She has been writing professionally since 1991. One of her books “The Value of Your Soul” is on my table every morning, because I still use it to meditate to, and her DIY Retreat book , is what I’m reading right now.  Her use of Rumi'...

Send us Fan Mail Denise Medved is an Author, Speaker, Creator AND Founder of the Ageless Grace® Brain Health program.  A preventative, restorative and developmental practice focusing on cognitive function for people of all ages, but particularly active older adults–for whom memory and brain function has begun to top their list of health concerns.  A self proclaimed “Brain Nerd”, she graduated from...

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 70’s—a time when women weren’t “supposed” to rock.  Fanny was the FIRST all girl rock group to be signed to a major label—and David Bowie was one of their biggest fans. "Co-founded in California 50 years ago by these Filipina American a...

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 a magical journey to Jonesborough, Tennessee , where we'll discover that magic is more than just child's play – it's a lifeline. Show Note Links Stacy's Storytelling Link: https://www.stacyparish.com/ City of...

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 experience as an artist and a wealth of wisdom in the arts. We're privileged to have Helen as a recurring guest. Artists and ADHD : Today we delve into a topic that's close to my heart, artists and ADHD. As someone who has recently c...

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 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 working as a  professional storyteller for more than twenty-five years, garnering numerous awards: National Storytelling Network’s prestigious Circle of Excellence Award, winner in Storytelling World Magazine for her three recordings and short...