The Downward Facing Spiritual Spiral

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 wa...

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...

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...

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 eas...

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 o...

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...

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 respons...

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 fi...

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 ag...

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 p...

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 t...

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 per...

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...

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,...

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...

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 Swea...

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 directl...

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 wond...

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 als...

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, acu...

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 th...

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...

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 b...

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 uniqu...

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...