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Inner Spiral
by mar
where deep thoughts swirl in glitter glue.Inner Spiral is your cozy chaos corner for untangling the brain spaghetti of modern life. From bursts of serotonin and spirals of inspiration to wellness hacks, creative musings, and existential gym thoughts, we’re spiraling... and with style! Let us be weirdly wonderful!
Episodes
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Hot girls heal in the sun
Summer always feels like a reset until it doesn't. Longer days, louder nights, and trying to figure out who you are between beach days and bad decisions. This episode is about summer in all its beautiful mess. Windows down. Saltwater hair. Songs that ruin you. People you loved. Hot girls heal in...
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I Became a Social Media Influencer, The 5 day Challenge
💫 i gave myself a 5-day content creator challenge: 3 posts a day, no excuses... and honestly? i unlocked a whole new side of myself i used to be the behind-the-scenes girl. the editor. the one adding the sound design, smoothing the cuts, making people look good. being a video editor actually…
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Brat Science: How Charli turned Mess into a Movement
what if your “mess” is a method? today, we study charli xcx’s brat engine, "🟩" branding, fast shipping, ruthless edits and turn it into a repeatable workflow. coherence isn’t an accident; it’s a constraint. momentum isn’t luck; it’s sequencing. tour energy for everyday projects: open hard, stack...
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Your micro-skill = tonight’s main-character moment
mid-party, someone solves a rubik’s cube and suddenly they’re the main character. cute. but what if your hidden talent is already in the room, just waiting for a reveal? today we turn everyday micro-skills into party-trick magic: we talk ted lasso bullseyes, fleabag honesty toasts, and why evelyn...
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The Scene after “Forever”: Plot twist, you’re okay
Stories teach us that a plot twist isn’t a failure but a rewrite. This week we’re talking endings: the relationships, jobs, and identities we thought were “forever” that quietly turned into limited series. We unpack how characters evolve after the credits and how we can, too. If your plot just...
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Opening Night: Your Creative Era Begins
From pop stars to Oscar winners, breakthroughs happen across a huge age range: teens to 60s+ MANY hit early...Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Zendaya plenty land big moments in their 20s...Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Timothée Chalamet) and a few cement legend status in their 50s and...
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Re-Entry: To Land Home, Zip Codes Remixed
micro-rituals: 5 ways to make any house feel like yours again. home isn’t just where you’re from: it’s your reset button.. so... you did the thing: new city, new friends, new version of you... suddenly your childhood bedroom is a museum, your favorite bagel shop is a time machine, and your family...
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Subway to Shuk: Clubs, Synagogues and Skyscrapers
What does it feel like to move through a city? The magnetic contrasts of Miami, New York, and Tel Aviv: three places that couldn’t be more different yet share the same pulse of chaos, rhythm, and ritual. As Miami hums with neon nights, New York pounds with subway symphonies, and Jerusalem weaves...
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Brooklyn Beginnings: My Groove in a New Borough
Moving to Brooklyn feels like stepping into a whole new chapter: equal parts chaos, creativity, and cozy corner cafés. From dodging moving boxes on subway stairs to hunting down the perfect bagel spot, this transition has been both messy and magical! This episode dives into what it’s really like…
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Strong Way of Life: Power of Lifelong Fitness
Your workout isn’t just about the gym today, it’s about your health decades from now. In this episode, we explore why movement matters at every age, how regular routines protect your body and mind, and why staying active well into your later years is one of the best investments you can make in...
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Joy of Knowing People: Your Network is your Net Worth
Networking gets a bad reputation for being transactional, but in reality, it’s just friendship with intention 🤝 Every opportunity in life: jobs, travel, mentorship, even that secret hole-in-the-wall restaurant, comes from people who were willing to share their knowledge and open a door for YOU!...
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Mixing Realities: DJ Culture and Why Mixes Feel Like Movies
Some nights, a DJ set feels less like a playlist and more like a film. The slow build is the opening credits, the first drop is that shocking plot twist, and the closing track is the rolling credits, leaving you buzzing with emotion. Let’s dive into the world of techno and house, exploring how...
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The Palette Plays a Tune : ASMR Hue & Harmony
Close your eyes and imagine the rain tapping gently on your window while soft music hums in the background. You pick up a marker, and the quiet scratch of ink meeting paper becomes its own kind of rhythm: a private song, just for you. Sometimes the world is loud, chaotic, and unkind. But here, in...
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Magic in the Ordinary: The Magic you Already Carry
What if magic wasn’t something rare that is waiting to be found? What if it was already here, tucked into our pockets, woven into our routines, humming quietly in the background of our days? Let's explore the small, ordinary things that feel enchanted when we take the time to notice them. Morning...
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Wild Animal POV: Six Lives, One Wild World
Step into the wild like never before. In this Beast POV special, you won’t just hear about animals, you’ll become them. Live six lives across the planet: stalk the frozen cliffs as a snow leopard, vanish into the reef as an octopus, run with a wolf pack, drift through the rainforest canopy as a...
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Thread by Thread: Fashion Eras, Accessories, and Identity
Fashion isn't just about clothes, but the story of who we are, stitched decade by decade, accessorized detail by detail. From 70s sunglasses to 90s chokers, every era’s style has been a mix of rebellion, identity, and sometimes… questionable decisions... looking at you...bedazzled jeans... Let's...
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Nickelback vs. Everyone: The Rise and Roast of Nickelback
Nickelback went from chart-topping rock kings to the internet’s favorite punchline almost overnight. In the early 2000s, you couldn’t escape them: they were blasting in malls, on car radios, and topping TRL. But then something strange happened: late-night hosts, internet forums, and even...
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2025 Career Hunger Games: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Paycheck
Is job hunting in 2025 career suicide? ... not exactly ... but it does feel like auditioning for The Hunger Games while living in Uncut Gems. In this episode, we break down the brutal reality of today’s job market: full-time vs. part-time vs. contract vs. freelance [especially in NYC] We’ll talk...
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“Is it Joy… or Just an Espresso Shot?” an investigation
you reorganized your entire closet, started a business, wrote in your journal, and called your mom... all before noon. Are you healed or just highly caffeinated? In this slightly jittery episode, we spiral into the hazy space between true joy and a perfectly timed espresso to figure out what’s...
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Rise and Radiate: Early A.M. Enthusiasm
It’s about catching the quiet, the coffee, and the smug satisfaction of knowing you’ve already lived a whole life before noon. Today, we spill the secrets of morning people: the rituals, the unexpected perks, and the strange joy of being that person who’s weirdly chipper before sunrise. journal...
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More than just a Song: The Power of Music
Music is more than entertainment; it is the universal language of emotion, memory, and connection. The importance of music: how it shapes our identity, heals our minds, connects us to others, and speaks the words we can’t say. We’ll talk about the science of why certain songs give us chills, the...
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotty Connection: When Zoom won’t cooperate
Some people find love in Paris. We find it in the frozen aisle behind the guy comparing every brand of frozen peas. This episode is a cinematic journey through life’s pettiest frustrations, reimagined as movie-worthy romances. It’s The Notebook, but instead of Ryan Gosling building you a house,...
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BYE Bad Energy: Friends or Furniture? Time to Rearrange...
They say you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with... well… what if two of those people are messy, one is low-key competitive with you, and another only calls when they need a favor? This week, I’m breaking down the science, stories, and hot takes on how your inner circle...
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Your Life’s Soundtrack: The Concert Babe Code
Whether you’re front row for your favorite artist or dancing in a festival crowd under the stars, this is your all-access pass to living your best life at concerts. We’re breaking down the ultimate playlist for every mood, the bag essentials that keep you hot and hydrated, style inspiration for...
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Plot Twist Psychology: The City Will Change You.
The city doesn’t promise peace; it promises transformation. From skyline dreams to sidewalk revelations, from ghosting after first dates to career breakthroughs sparked by strangers. Together, let's explore the hidden softness in the chaos, the poetry in overheard conversations, and how city...
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Nature’s Reset: Why we are Wired for the Wild
Feeling stressed, burnt out, or just off? Step outside... Nature has a way of quietly putting the pieces back together. We dive into the magic of the outdoors: why green spaces calm our minds, how sunlight boosts our mood, and the little ways you can bring more nature into your everyday life…
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The Softest Kind of Love: Whiskers, Wags, and What Matters
This episode is a love letter: not just to our pets, but to the purest love we know! Today we’re honoring the dogs who dance at the sound of your keys, the cats who slow blink their devotion, and every furred, feathered, or scaled companion who’s ever met you where words couldn’t. From the…
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The Trust Tapes: How We Let Go, Hold On, and Remain Hopeful
TRUST. It is not just a word, but a vibe, a breakdown, a belief system. We unravel the invisible threads of trust in life, in love, in those weird career pivots and accidental friendships that change everything. Featuring heartbreak detours, Lady Bird fights, and the quiet bravery of trusting...
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How to Be Free, Artsy, and Whimsical (like me)
I am not just a film girl: I’m the editor, the creative director, playlist curator, the friend who gives soulmate-level advice, and the girl in the gym lifting to a Magdalena Bay remix with her claw clip half-falling out. This episode is for the whimsical, fairy-core creatives; it is for the ones...
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Pitch Imperfect: My College Soundtrack
With my Acappellics former member and bestie Katie and we are giving vocal hugs to everyone who found harmony, and chaos, in a college a cappella group. ICCA rehearsals and stairwell jam sessions to graduation tears, we spiral through what it means to create something beautiful with your chosen...
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Serotonin Recipes that aren't Smoothies: How to Live your Life to the Fullest
Green juices are cute and all, but we’re skipping the wellness clichés and getting real about what actually brings us joy: grocery store soundtracks, side quests in sweatpants, and healing in public like a main character. Whether you’re chronically overwhelmed, emotionally tender, or just in your...
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Where the Water Thinks: Shower Thoughts
Welcome to Steam Signals, the podcast where the water’s hot, the thoughts are flowing, and the ideas hit like a loofah to the face. From half-awake realizations to deep life truths you somehow figured out between shampoo and conditioner, this is your space for mini-epiphanies, big questions, and...
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When Your Creative Muse Goes Mute
There are days when creativity feels like breathing… and then there are days when even opening a blank doc feels like climbing Everest in platform shoes. The in-between... when you want to want to create, but the spark just isn’t sparking. Let’s talk how to gently return to your creative zone…
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Emotional First Aid: No One Taught Me This
Ever wished that your life came with an emergency kit for your heart, brain, and body? From lavender oil to Google Docs, voice memos to boundary scripts, I am sharing the real things I reach for when I’m spiraling, sad, overstimulated, or just... human. Healing isn’t just abstract; it’s…
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Situationship Spiral: Too Much for a Hookup, Not Enough for a Title
We act like we’re Dating, But are We?... ...i thought it was Love, they thought it was Tuesday... You cook for them. You text all day. Their mom might know your name. But when someone asks if you’re together? They say, “It’s not that deep.” Together we unpack the modern love trap: when one person...
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Medicine of the Soul: With Maria, a Holistic Healer
Maria Toth is not your average healer and this isn’t your average self-care chat. We discuss energy protection to the spices that make healing in a natural way, possible! She gives me secrets and a truth bomb you didn’t see coming. This episode is your permission slip to begin! 🌀journal prompt:...
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Sad Girl Cinema Club: Film Cuts Create Feelings
ever cried during a montage or gasped at a sudden cut in your favorite film? you are not alone gurrrl. today we dive into the emotional architecture of film editing: from the tunnel in Perks to the pink chaos of Booksmart to the rock scene in Everything Everywhere. This isn’t just about film......
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Hot Girl Inventory: Thrifting, Mood Boards, and $6 Salvation
You know what they say: I like my money where I can see it... hanging in my closet! In this episode, we’re pulling back the silk curtain on curated vintage culture and how that is not the same as thrifting. We’re spiraling through the real reasons we thrift, the lies we tell ourselves about...
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Synesthesia for the Soul: Color me Curious
This week, we’re spiraling into color. Why does green feel grounding? Why do you paint your nails red when you need confidence? And why does everything look better in warm light at 5pm? Some colors heal. Some hype. Some just hold space. Your favorite childhood crayon might reveal more about your...
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Make the Playlist, Set the Tone, Don’t Over-Explain
ever feel like you’re either glowing… or spiraling… or both? Welcome back to Inner Spiral. In this episode, we talk mood playlists, Mel Robbins mantras, and why being sensitive is basically having emotional Dolby surround sound. We dig into people-pleasing (the cute kind and the kind that’s...
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a toxic tbh
okay, I’m not a doctor... but I am someone who’s been up at 2 am decoding symptoms like it’s my full-time job. Let's unlearn toxic wellness + reframe what it means to actually support your body. From wild blueberries as brain janitors to lemon balm as a nervous system whisperer, this is for the...
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Hot Glue Therapy for Periods
Not every comeback needs confetti. In this episode, I talk through the weird middle space... where you're not burned out, but not totally recharged either. It's about trusting yourself enough to show up anyway! 🌀 instagram: @marlyleahh + @innerspiral ✨ journal prompt: “Where can I begin, even if...
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Inbox Zero, Brain Full
This is your permission to unplug. In this slow, sleepy episode, I record in real time through a wave of emotional burnout... as a healthy pause. It’s the quiet that comes after scrolling too long, listening too hard, and trying to be too much. 🌀 instagram: @marlyleahh + @innerspiral ✨ journal...
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The Post-SATC Glow-Up: Healing, Hustle + Hormones
Carrie had the shoes. We’ve got the green juice, boundaries, and a strength-training routine. In this juicy and soul-nourishing episode of Inner Spiral, we explore the real glow-up the SATC girlies never showed us. With therapy, financial independence, gut health, aging parents, and the correct...
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Main Character Energy Is a Lie (Let It Be Beige)
In this soft-spoken spiral of thought, we explore the pressure to romanticize our lives online, and what it means to feel “worthy” on the quieter days. No edits. No sparkles. Just one voice asking if maybe life is still beautiful without the aesthetic. For anyone who’s ever felt boring, behind…
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Is it a funk or a full-on life shift?
Inner Spiral is the cozy chaos corner of your week hosted by Marly. An unfiltered spiral into identity, creativity, intuition, wellness, weird thoughts, and all the feelings you’d rather pretend you weren’t feeling. It’s not linear. It’s not polished. It’s not advice. It’s just you, me, and the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
where deep thoughts swirl in glitter glue.Inner Spiral is your cozy chaos corner for untangling the brain spaghetti of modern life. From bursts of serotonin and spirals of inspiration to wellness hacks, creative musings, and existential gym thoughts, we’re spiraling... and with style! Let us be weirdly wonderful!
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