The Spark and The Spiral

Dr. Devon & Penny

Notes from the studio (and the couch). We are two best friends; one is a therapist, one is a photographer, and both are writers who have ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and are generally chaotic gremlins who are the epitome of ethereal energy. This show delves into our special interests, hyperfixations, mental health themes, pop culture, creative endeavors, and much more. We want to share with our audience what it is like to be the teacher and the student, the expert and the novice, to feel knowledgeable and doubtful, to be thriving and surviving. Life’s nuance and complexity! thesparkthespiral.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    4: Pop Culture Edition: Your Mom's House Divorce

    In this episode Dr. Devon talks at the announcement that a popular comedian couple, Tom Segura and Christina P, are getting divorced from a systemic perspective. Why it matters to their followers. Why it makes big divisive ripple effects in their community. Why it is triggering for some. Reactions, beliefs, and assumptions. What happened pre-confirmation of divorce and post-confirmation of divorce. What patterns we easily fall into as humans when faced with our mortality, uncertainty, and change. What we become vulnerable to when something we care about and depend on completely changes (change that is out of our control). What we cling to to make sense of it. What we can do instead, if possible. So get ready for some Bowen Theory talk from Dr. Devon! And questions and commentary from Penny. Topic jumping, absurdity, and nonsense is without a doubt part of this conversation. Remember to take a deep breath, laugh at the insanity of life, and listen to your intuition. Dr. Devon & Penny This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesparkthespiral.substack.com

    4: Pop Culture Edition: Your Mom's House Divorce

  2. Jul 8

    2: The Friendship Behind the Work

    Hello peoples! Welcome back to another episode of The Spark & The Spiral! With your two friendly neighborhood hooligans. Keeping the chaos to a minimum, or at least trying to. On this epi, we discuss how we create this podcast together, and how that takes time, commitment, and inevitably not resenting each other. So join us in this podcast filled with your usual debauchery and nonsense. Thanks for reading The Spark and The Spiral Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesparkthespiral.substack.com

  3. Jun 18

    1: The Spark and The Spiral!

    These two b*****s know how to party, and by partying, we mean revamping our podcast and being more organized. Lol. And with thaaaat, welcome to The Spark and The Spiral!!! Brought to you by TOOFS Productions! It’s been a little over two years and we just wanted to stretch our creative little legs. If you’re new, welcome friend!!!! If you’re used to us already, sorry not sorry; and thanks for sticking around after all this time! Much love!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesparkthespiral.substack.com

    1: The Spark and The Spiral!
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Notes from the studio (and the couch). We are two best friends; one is a therapist, one is a photographer, and both are writers who have ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and are generally chaotic gremlins who are the epitome of ethereal energy. This show delves into our special interests, hyperfixations, mental health themes, pop culture, creative endeavors, and much more. We want to share with our audience what it is like to be the teacher and the student, the expert and the novice, to feel knowledgeable and doubtful, to be thriving and surviving. Life’s nuance and complexity! thesparkthespiral.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Dr. Devon & Penny
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Devon & Penny
  • Show Website
    The Spark and The Spiral