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Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Jake Elitzer, Actor, Writer, Director, Acting Coach, Mysterious PersonWe start with an intro where Olivia and Ari talk about Dr. Tanu's nature awareness practice from the last episode, which includes a very funny/terrifying story about a rat. We also analyze Ari's tendency to cry easily, and Love Island is referenced liberally.Our actual interview (beginning around the 20 minute mark) is with Jake Elitzer. We talk about his Jewish roots, his experience with medicinal psilocybin, his struggle to receive love, and how being disabled has affected his artistic journey. It's an emotional ride, but one filled with insights and a unique perspective. Hopefully by the...2025-07-211h 29Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Dr. Tanushree Verma, Ecopsychologist, Mixed Media Artist, Nature LoverIn this Episode Ari and Olivia discuss Doug's spiritual practice of volunteering and implementing it in their everyday lives. Olivia opens up about her show coming to an end and Ari discusses her growth and the new process she practiced when she got a big guest star audition! Then we bring in our guest, the magical and calming Dr. Tanushree Verma! She breaks down the new study of Ecological psychology. We also discuss Hinduism, Tanushree's experience at a week long silent retreat, and her lifetime connection with nature.Beautiful music by: Doug H...2025-07-071h 31Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Doug Harvey: Actor, Musician, Writer, Astronomer, Amateur Wiffle Ball EnthusiastThis episode starts with an Ari and Olivia Original Chat involving a medium-sized career breakdown and recovery, and Ari's continuing forgiveness practice discoveries.Then we bring on our delightful and hilarious and wonderful guest, Doug Harvey, to have an honest and insightful chat about his artistic and spiritual journeys, dealing with the passing of his Dad, the multiverse, eclipses, being in a long-distance marriage, and how nirvana might just be an In and Out Burger.You can follow Doug @_doug_harvey_ and you can follow us @spodapod!Also, we have an email address...2025-07-062h 00Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Julia Rose Barnett, Writer, Tarot Card Reader, Psychic MediumThis episode kicks off with a juicy Ari and Olivia tea time about our latest spiritual practice assignment from Philip Rossi's episode (and how Olivia's throat chakra may need some serious help- send us a chakra specialist!!), how the podcast has changed us, some new hobbies, and some new thoughts (cough: complaints) about this nutso-bananas industry we're in.Our guest this episode is tarot card reader, writer, and psychic medium Julia Rose Barnett. We dig into all things mystical: spirit guides, spirit sightings, past lives, and more. Follow Julia Rose @healwithrose. And follow us @spodapod!2025-06-091h 25Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Philip Rossi, Actor, Director, Writer, Cookie-LoverIn this funny, honest, and free-flow interview, we delve into Philip's Catholicism and how it supports, and sometimes does not support, his life as an actor. Philip's truthfulness about his struggle to be an artist when he feels like God is only giving him crumbs (instead of the whole cookie) is something we think a lot of people will be able to resonate with and relate to.Beautiful music by: Doug Harvey(No cookies were harmed in the making of this episode :) Hosted by Ari Hader and Olivia Spirz. Follow u...2025-05-2651 minSpiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Kate Nienhauser, Poet, Musician, LGBTQIA+ AdvocateIn this episode, Kate Nienhauser gets really raw about her journey into sobreity, coming out as gay, and how her spirituality deepens the more she gets to know herself.Beautiful music by Doug HarveyHosted by Ari Hader and Olivia Spirz. Follow us on IG @spodapod !2025-05-1235 minSpiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSPODA: Grant Jossi, writer on Avatar: Seven HavensOn this Episode of Spiritual Practices of the Disgruntled Artist, we talk to Grant Jossi! Grant is a writer on the newly announced Avatar show, Seven Havens. We talk to him about how breaking a sweat helps him crack a scene, his relationship to the industry and how he maintains a healthy state of mind. Music by Doug Harvey2025-04-2841 minSpiritual Practices of the Disgruntled ArtistSpiritual Practices of the Disgruntled Artist Episode 1: Meet Ari and OliviaIn our very first episode, we explain the concept of the podcast and explore each other's spiritual practices and spiritual history. Next episode we'll have on our first guest!Beautiful music composed and performed by Doug Harvey2025-04-131h 08