Spiral Dynamics is a human development model that maps how individuals, collectives and society grows over time. My Dad and I did a 4 part series called Me, We, Everybody covering the spiral in depth.
I have seen firsthand how impactful Spiral Dynamics has been in people’s lives and their development. It has changed my life in many ways, and it is so fun to watch it have that same impact on others.
It feels like many people who interact with Spiral Dynamics do so purely as an intellectual endeavor. What would it look like to actually live the spiral in a heart-centered way? Being fully integrated means having an embodied experience of these ideas, not merely thinking about them.
In order to create this vision of an embodied, heart-centered experience of the spiral, I partnered with intuitive healer and coach, Tina Olsen. Together, we are excited to bring you on this journey.
During this experience, you will have the opportunity to expand your conscious awareness and integrate the health of each stage into your life.
What People Are Saying
“Living the Spiral brings the heart spiral dynamics to life. Trace and Tina's personal approach helped me experience the spiral as more than just academic theory, but as a vibrant framework for understanding humanity and myself. It's rare to find a space that's both practical and spiritual at once, but that's just what they created here. Words can't quite capture the magic of this mix, but it was clear we were cultivating compassion for others and ourselves each time we got together. And maybe most importantly, laughing a lot along the way!”
— Catherine C.
“I found Living the Spiral thoroughly enjoyable and so impactful. A perfect balance of teaching and practical exercises to cement learning. A safe environment was beautifully created and led by Trace and Tina, and there was a genuine sense of kinship amongst the participants, allowing us to be vulnerable, encourage, and be encouraged.
The practical exercises are a brilliant resource, not just during the 7 weeks of the course but are helpful to return to as reference points when continuing to study the Spiral
It was so helpful to hear others' experiences, as we all have different areas of health and unhealth. This beautifully illustrated how understanding each stage of the Spiral encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation for our fellow human beings.
Having completed the course, I look at politics, community, faith and spirituality in a new and more connected way. It has given me the ability to have more compassion for those displaying more challenging attitudes or opinions but also for non-judgemental self reflection allowing me to learn and grow.
Even now a few weeks after finishing the course, the feeling of hope for a future, where humanity as a whole can grow and progress to a more connected, fairer, society, caring for our planet, has not diminished. When I reflect on Living the Spiral, my heart smiles, it was a delightful and transformative learning experience.”
— Claire S.
“I went into Living the Spiral hoping to increase my ability to connect with people with whom I disagree. I got that and more. Through this class I found myself identifying times in my life when I have made moves towards the health of each of the Spiral Dynamics stages that the class covers. I also realized the stage in which I am currently in the process of cultivating health; Living the Spiral helped to clear up some confusion within me involving personal discipline and order in my life. It was a great experience. As far as connecting with others, because of this class, the phrase, ‘meeting others where they are at,’ now lives rent free in my head, and I find that extremely helpful.”
— Taylor B.
“Living the Spiral was a foundational experience for me. The course follows a unique approach that applies the Spiral Dynamics framework in a holistic, interdisciplinary way, combining philosophy and history with spirituality, psychology, and personal growth through individual and group participation.
Even though I’ve engaged with spiritual and psychological healing for many years and have studied some of the concepts in the past, I learned so much from this course. By personalizing the informational instruction through group participation, vulnerable sharing, and self-analysis, the concepts hit home; what I learned made a tangible difference in my life and is still helping me grow today. I even embarked upon my longtime dream to move my things into storage and travel the world partially due to the support and self-awareness gained through this course. I recommend Living the Spiral to anyone who wants to look at both personal and collective trajectories from a fresh perspective that promotes continual improvement.”
— Holly R.
“Living the Spiral is the definition of a safe space. Tina and Trace fostered an atmosphere that allowed our group to bring our true selves to the conversation without fear of judgement. Tina's calming energy and Trace's spiritual intelligence compliment each other so epically, I found myself physically leaning in to hear them speak. Each session brought about a new level of internal healing and comfort. The course taught me how to embrace and live out my personal values, and empathize with myself and others. As a result of completing Living the Spiral, I am a more evolved human with more evolved friends from across the globe. I cannot recommend this course enough. Five out of five stars!”