We Are Spiraling

From Rumi To Today, Curly Hair Has Always Been Poetry

Throughout history, poets have, like me, been inspired to make curly hair a focus of their work. Curls have been used as a symbol of romance, charm and beauty. I share ve

Hair Is Political: Meet the Lawmaker Putting Hair on the Agenda

New York state implemented a law this year requiring cosmetology schools to teach students how to work with textured hair. We speak with state assemblywoman Michaelle C.

How'd You Find This Podcast?

Today’s minisode dives into how we think about making and growing this show with an audio version of a behind-the-scenes story originally shared on WeAreSpiraling.com. I

Why Are So Many People Secretly Curly: Part 2: Office Edition

There’s an unwritten dress code across corporate America: everywhere you go, there are secret curlies. We unpack why this isn’t just happenstance, just like how it’s not

How Your Hair Changes With Your Hormones

We unpack the powerful connection between your hormones and your hair through different stages of life with Dr. Jordan Emont, a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist.

'The Odyssey" Got Hair Wrong Vs Greek Mythology

We dig into Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," exploring Matt Damon's representation of Odysseus and Zendaya's Athena, and consider the role of hair in Gre

The Problem With Disney Erasing Moana’s Curls

Disney releases its live action Moana remake this week. And while Catherine Laga'aia has natural curls that match the animated Moana’s perfectly, the film puts her i

Why Are Some Animals Curly?

Why do some animals -- poodles, alpacas etc -- have curly hair and others don’t? We investigate how hair types help animals do their jobs, from swimming to mating and kee

Dirty Secrets The Beauty Industry Doesnt Want You To Know

I spent months investigating how haircare products are made — interviewing cosmetic chemists, testing formulas, and learning what it really takes to create a product I’d

I'll Never Forgive The Princess Diaries: Minisode

With rumors of a third Princess Diaries, we unpack why the original was so damaging for women, and why Anne Hathaway's recent explanation falls flat. This is our fir

For Black Women, Hair Has Always Been the Story

Two listeners of this show share how their hair has been a key part of their stories as Black women. We also discuss why Coco Gauff’s hair became something she had to def

Why Most Stylists Never Learned to Cut Curly Hair

New York state law now requires cosmetology schools to teach students how to work with curly hair.  We trace the history of haircutting and ask why it took so long for c

Hair Is An Extension Of Your Spirit: Native American Wisdom

We speak with two Native American hair artists about the indigenous philosophy that hair is an extension of your spirit and energy. John Parker works on Hollywood films a

Are Curly People Funnier? We Ask Comedians Noah Grossman, Nemma Adeni & Molly Brenner

We interview three comedians, Noah Grossman, Nemma Adeni and Molly Brenner, to find out if our hot take holds water and dig into how they think about their appearances wh

All The Boys Are Getting Perms

When did men of all ages get a broccoli cut? And how do they feel about themselves when they get a makeover deep into adulthood? We investigate this shift, from K-Pop to

Carla Lalli On Hair, Skin And Life In Hot Kitchens

Carla Lalli on what happens to your body in a professional kitchen, waking up at 13 and suddenly seeing curly hair in the mirror, and a preview of her upcoming cookbook.

How To Look Like A Greek God

Aphrodite: curly hair. Zeus: curly hair. The statue of David: curly hair. Ancient Greeks and Romans knew what we know on this show: curly hair is worth obsessing over. We

Hollywood Hates Curls. Here’s How That Affects All Of Us.

In movies, the only people with curly hair are often weirdos or witches. Seinfeld icon and 87-year-old TikTok sensation Annie Korzen unpacks how biases affected her caree

The Politics Of Curly Hair

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, explains the role her curly hair has played in her life and political career –

Why Are So Many People Secretly Curly?

People go to great lengths to hide their curls, either through straightening or buzz cuts. We investigate why. Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: W