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Full Spirals
by Stacy Parish
Ours is a storytelling podcast that promotes hope and healing through the arts, and life's little "coincidences" that lead to personal growth. We're all in this together, so take a spin...And join host Stacy Parish for the ride!
Episodes
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Dolly + Gloria
Send us Fan Mail A very short episode honoring the two feminist icons we've lost--within weeks of eachother--with a poem by Becky Hemsley titled: Talking to the Wild. Support the show Help Support Full Spirals and give the Arts a Voice! Buy me a coffee HERE Join the community of "Spinners" on...
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Seasons of Joy (Summer 2026)
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.…
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It's time to Push Back (Project I'm Speaking: Author Tonya Lester)
Send us Fan Mail Join Stacy as she welcomes psychotherapist, writer, and Psychology Today columnist Tonya Lester to discuss her new book, Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself. In this conversation, they explore: Why women are often taught to prioritize harmony over...
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The Peace I Want to Fold
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...
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Seasons of JOY (Spring 2026)
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.…
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Family at 30,000 Feet
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…
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March Lessons of Hope
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…
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Folding Time: Lessons on Aging, Attention, and Letting Go
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...
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Seasons of JOY (Winter 2026)
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...
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An Angel Gets Its Wings: Actor Karolyn Grimes (Encore)
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…
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Seasons of JOY (Autumn)
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...
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Music, Moonlight and Milestones
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...
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Seasons of JOY (Summer)
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...
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Trusting the Dark (A Solstice Special)
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...
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Reclaiming Medusa
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...
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Seasons of JOY (Spring)
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...
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We ARE Resilient with Meredith Heller
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…
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Kisses, Courage + Creative Leaps: How Art Heals
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…
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Seasons of JOY (Winter)
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....
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The Demon Has No Clothes
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…
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The Seasons of Our Lives
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...
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Stories and Humor CAN Heal Us
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…
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Project: "I'm Speaking" ENCORE (with Melissa Walker)
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...
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National Day of Forgiveness
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Hairdos and HairDONTS
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…
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Music Matters! (with Helen Avakian)
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…
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ENCORE: The Mystery of Creative Flow
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...
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Christmas In July with "Zuzu Bailey" from It's a Wonderful Life
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…
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A Creative Act IS Medicine
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…
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Sages Series: Story Circle Network's Len Leatherwood
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,...
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Working with YOUR Superpower!
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Mothers and May
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…
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Spiral Notebook Moment: A Divine Purpose
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…
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Sages Series with author Meredith Heller
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, andWrite a Poem, Save Your Life) lead...
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Women's History Month Encore: Storyteller, Jen Munro
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Willow
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…
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Artist Spotlight: Beth Kille
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...
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Sages Series: Stories from the Circle
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…
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ENCORE: Healing All of Your Parts (from all of the things...) with Breanne Smith
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...
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Story: The True Power of Persuasion with Kim Weitkamp
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: Letters From Love
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…
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Every Time a Bells Rings... (ZuZu Bailey, actor Karolyn Grimes)
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...
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You Deserve a Gift (Sages Series: Sarah Snyder)
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...
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Saving Your Brain (Sages Series: Denise Medved)
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…
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Music Is the Medicine: Sages Series (June Millington)
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…
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Do You Believe in Magic? (Jonesborough Tennessee)
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...
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Wisdom in the Arts: Sages Series (with Helen Klebesadel)
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: My 5th Step
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…
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Can We Trust the Creative Process? (Sages Series: Jennifer Munro)
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...
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Spiral Notebook Moment: My Imaginary Friend
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ours is a storytelling podcast that promotes hope and healing through the arts, and life's little "coincidences" that lead to personal growth. We're all in this together, so take a spin...And join host Stacy Parish for the ride!
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Ours is a storytelling podcast that promotes hope and healing through the arts, and life's little "coincidences" that lead to personal growth. We're all in this together, so take a spin...And join host Stacy Parish for the ride!
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