The Spiral, hosted by Erin, is a personal conversational podcast about loneliness, dating, self-image, mental health and everyday burnout. The show has 385 episodes released roughly every 7.5 days, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
A loyal, highly rated mental health conversation show with a weekly habit
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 309 ratings, with 295 five-star reviews.
- 385 episodes over six years on a steady weekly cadence builds a long-running listener habit.
- Candid personal storytelling about loneliness, dating and self-image suits wellness and self-care brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, personal essay, off-the-record segment
- Tone
- candid, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Titles such as "Shut up and eat your fucking figs" and "the real secrets to getting your shit together" use strong profanity, and explicit flag is 0 in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.instagram.com/makesyouspiral |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482637613 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/1012ac270/podcast/rss |
| www.instagram.com/makesyouspiral/ |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Politics of "Chic" | 2026-10-12 | 40 min |
| the real secrets to getting your shit together | 2026-10-04 | 32 min |
| The Autumn Reading List for Weird and Lazy Girls | 2026-09-27 | 28 min |
| Everything I learned in my 20s | 2026-09-20 | 41 min |
| You should have been meaner | 2026-09-14 | 41 min |
| a crash out recovery guide | 2026-09-06 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
what doesn't kill you makes you spiral...
About The Spiral
The Spiral is a personal podcast hosted by Erin, published under the handle @makesyouspiral. Episodes are conversational and often candid, covering loneliness, dating, body image, mental health and burnout. The feed lists 385 episodes since January 2020, released roughly every 7.5 days, with a median length of about 45 minutes, according to the RSS feed and the Podcast Index.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average from 309 ratings, 295 of them five-star. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode; this is an estimate based on rating volume, not a published figure. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed or Apple listing, and the feed carries no funding links.
Listeners are likely to be younger adults interested in mental health and relationships, based on episode titles. A host-read mid-roll would sit around $40 to $200 per episode, suiting wellness, self-care and dating brands that are comfortable with frank language.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Spiral can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Spiral
How much does The Spiral charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not the show's published pricing.
What is The Spiral about?
The Spiral is a personal conversational podcast about loneliness, dating, mental health, body image and burnout. Episodes run about 45 minutes and are released roughly weekly by host Erin.
How do I contact The Spiral about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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