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Welcome To The Spiral: GOD IS

Welcome to The Spiral - March 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of Welcome To The Spiral! We did it! In this finale episode, Payton sits down with Lucas Boto, Dave Wilson, and Dru Wilson to discuss who God really is. It is easy to get tangled up, discouraged, and lost in our world today. But we can be encouraged in knowing th...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Forgiveness

Welcome to The Spiral - March 07, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses the freedom in forgiveness. While it is hard and often times against our nature to forgive others, it's the greatest gift we can give to not only other people, but ourselves. 

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Welcome To The Spiral: Patience

Welcome to The Spiral - February 26, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton stresses the importance of patience in both the big picture and every day life. She discusses the root of impatience in her own life and explains how personally striving for patience has proved fruitful, no matter how difficult certain seasons of life have been. 

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Welcome To The Spiral: Identity

Welcome to The Spiral - February 12, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses identity and the importance of the actions and thought processes that contribute to each of our identities. One of the most important things in life is feeling good about who you are. WHO CARES about the ever-changing standards by which we base so much of our li...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Be Intentional

Welcome to The Spiral - January 22, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses the importance of being intentional in everything you do and pursue. She leans into why it's important to have goals and game plans to achieve those goals. She also explores the possible harm that comes with being the human equivalent of a ping pong ball. DON’T ...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Let It Go

Welcome to The Spiral - January 15, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses the importance of letting go of the things, people, and seasons that have passed. Ditch the idea of what you "think" is supposed to happen in your life because it's probably going to turn out differently, if not better.. if you let it.  Life is FOR you...keep mo...

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Welcome to The Spiral: Let It Go

Welcome to The Spiral - January 15, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses the importance of letting go of the things, people, and seasons that have passed. Ditch the idea of what you "think" is supposed to happen in your life because it's probably going to turn out differently, if not better.. if you let it.  Life is FOR you...keep mo...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Cancel Culture

Welcome to The Spiral - January 08, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses cancel culture and why she feels like it is contributing to the division in our world. Is discarding and publicly humiliating  other humans for missteps and mistakes really the way to make society better? Payton isn't completely 1-sided about this issue...she al...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Falling For Anything

Welcome to The Spiral - December 11, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses the importance of having a stance in most instances, staying grounded in what you believe in and value, and why "being Switzerland" can be harmful. She identifies and elaborates on some of the fears people have when it comes to standing firm in what each of us b...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Be Teachable

Welcome to The Spiral - December 04, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Welcome To The Spiral!  In this weeks episode, Payton talks about being teachable and why we should all live with a "student mentality." She shares some of her encounters with teachable moments and what her natural reaction is to advice and constructive criticism. She also expands on her person...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Consistency

Welcome to The Spiral - November 20, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We are BACK for a second season of Welcome To The Spiral! In this episode, Payton talks consistency. Who is in your inner circle? How are you doing in the consistency department? How can you do better? Consistency is KEY in relationships across the board. More importantly, consistency or lack ...

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Welcome To The Spiral: BE KIND

Welcome to The Spiral - August 07, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this finale episode, Payton talks about being kind and why it is so important in our world today. You never know when your act of kindness might change someone's day or life for the better. A SMILE CAN GO A MILE! Be sure to catch up on all episodes of Welcome To The Spiral  Season 1!  #Spir...

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Welcome To The Spiral: You're So Sensitive

Welcome to The Spiral - July 18, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton covers being a sensitive and emotional person and why that is okay! She goes into more detail by discussing her journey to becoming emotionally in tune and aware. She also acknowledges that every person is different and has different emotional thresholds. One of Payton's...

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Welcome To The Spiral: You're So Sensitive

Welcome to The Spiral - July 18, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton covers being a sensitive and emotional person and why that is okay! She goes into more detail by discussing her journey to becoming emotionally in tune and aware. She also acknowledges that every person is different and has different emotional thresholds. One of Payton's...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Tales Of An Optimist

Welcome to The Spiral - July 10, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with  Shelby Jean to discuss OPTIMISM and why she believes this is the best approach to living your best life. She elaborates by making points on why a pessimistic outlook on life is destructive, depressing, and unfulfilling. Payton and Shelby share stories abou...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Healthy Boundaries

Welcome to The Spiral - July 03, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses "Healthy Boundaries" and why the implementation of healthy boundaries in life are crucial to the mental and emotional wellbeing of us all. She goes deeper into this conversation by sharing how she has created and maintained boundaries in her life. Payton hopes t...

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Welcome To The Spiral: The Valleys

Welcome to The Spiral - June 26, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses "The Valleys" in real time. This topic was inspired by weeks of ongoing frustration, unforeseen circumstances, and sadness. Have you ever been in a period of time where you question everything you're doing? Do you wonder whether the struggles you experience are ...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Valleys

Welcome to The Spiral - June 26, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses "The Valleys" in real time. This topic was inspired by weeks of ongoing frustration, unforeseen circumstances, and sadness. Have you ever been in a period of time where you question everything you're doing? Do you wonder whether the struggles you experience are ...

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Welcome To The Spiral: FRIENDS - Different Friends, In Different Places, In Different Phases

Welcome to The Spiral - June 12, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with with her Nashville Girl Gang (Katie Austin, Christie Quirante, and Anna Rose) for her second roundtable discussion about FRIENDS! Are you a good friend? Do you have good friends? How are we supposed to know these things? Each of them share some of their own...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Trauma - Nice to see you again

Welcome to The Spiral - June 05, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this heavier-than-usual episode, Payton sits down to discuss trauma and it's aftermath with Tara Booker who is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical psychotherapist who specializes in trauma and addiction. For the first time ever, Payton opens up about a childhood trauma that has sh...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Trauma

Welcome to The Spiral - June 05, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this heavier-than-usual episode, Payton sits down to discuss trauma and it's aftermath with Tara Booker who is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical psychotherapist who specializes in trauma and addiction. For the first time ever, Payton opens up about a childhood trauma that has sh...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Dating

Welcome to The Spiral - May 29, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with some of her best friends for her first roundtable discussion on dating! Each of them share some of their dating experiences and discuss a few points on what dating looks like in 2021. Payton brings on the perspectives of 2 married women, 2 women in committe...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Dating in 2021

Welcome to The Spiral - May 29, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with some of her best friends for her first roundtable discussion on dating! Each of them share some of their dating experiences and discuss a few points on what dating looks like in 2021. Payton brings on the perspectives of 2 married women, 2 women in committe...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Toxic People

Welcome to The Spiral - May 22, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with Tina Smith to discuss toxic people and environments. They each make valid points in identifying these types of people and situations while also providing advice on how to (kindly) remove this toxicity from your life. Payton emphasizes the importance of prot...

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Welcome To The Spiral: "Don't You Know That You're Toxic?"

Welcome to The Spiral - May 22, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with Tina Smith to discuss toxic people and environments. They each make valid points in identifying these types of people and situations while also providing advice on how to (kindly) remove this toxicity from your life. Payton emphasizes the importance of prot...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Mental Health

Welcome to The Spiral - May 15, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with her friend and Life Coach, Christie Quirante, to discuss a few points regarding mental health. She will touch on mental health stigmas, how far we have come with mental health conversations, and discuss ways that we could all improve the overall approach wh...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Mental Health - Are You Ok?

Welcome to The Spiral - May 15, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton sits down with her friend and Life Coach, Christie Quirante, to discuss a few points regarding mental health. She will touch on mental health stigmas, how far we have come with mental health conversations, and discuss ways that we could all improve the overall approach wh...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Social Expectations - 20's and 30's

Welcome to The Spiral - May 08, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses what she feels society has historically expected out of those in their 20's and early 30's. She will elaborate on her experience as a mid-20's woman in 2021 and also mention a few things that should change in regards to societal expectations and timelines. Her g...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Social Expectations - 20's and 30's

Welcome to The Spiral - May 08, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Payton discusses what she feels society has historically expected out of those in their 20's and early 30's. She will elaborate on her experience as a mid-20's woman in 2021 and also mention a few things that should change in regards to societal expectations and timelines. Her g...

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Welcome To The Spiral: Following Your Dreams and Not Settling

Welcome to The Spiral - May 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this first episode, Payton Ali will take you through how Welcome to The Spiral came to be and what inspired her to start this podcast. She also dives into her first topic "Following Your Dreams and Not Settling" with her friend and Brand Manager, Cameron Moore. Be sure to tune in every Satu...

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