Making Scents of Our World –Mark Crames of Demeter Fragrance

What do pizza, dirt, puppy’s breath, and mahogany all have in common? They’re just a few of the extensive line of scented products from Demeter Fragrance. In this great-smelling episode, Demeter chief perfumer and CEO Mark Crames dives deep into the world of perfumery and his unique brand, as well as discuss how a cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, and a war has affected his life and work.  

https://demeterfragrance.com/

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Scents and Sensitivity – A Conversation with Miss Layla of fūm fragrances

Miss Layla is an interdisciplinary artist and self-taught perfumer based in L.A. Her interest in fragrance and olfactive endeavors began as a small child when she learned how to cook and “taste shapes”. Later in life, Layla came to know that she had synesthesia, which she harnesses to her advantage when formulating perfume. After contracting COVID-19, she developed chemical sensitivities linked to auto immune conditions and chronic inflammation. Her purpose and sense of identity is distorted and she struggles to relate to the world she once knew. 

Miss Layla’s work:
www.fumfragrances.com
www.instagram.com/fumfragrances

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Wanna learn about perfumery?
https://artandolfaction.org/

Need supplies?
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/
https://edenbotanicals.com/

Embodying Worth - A Conversation with Amanda Wallingsford

Life transformation coach and licensed psychotherapist Amanda Wallingsford discusses her journey with childhood trauma and recent family loss, and the tools she has used to mitigate PTSD, depression, and grief.

Coaching Website: www.AlignandEmbody.com

Book Website: www.EmbodyYourWorth.com

Therapy Website: www.PositiveChangesCounseling.net

Instagram: @amandawallingsford

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SEASON FINALE: Kat O'Kane and C-PTSD

Austin musician Kat O’Kane of Pocket 20 shares her story of complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, generational trauma, and her healing journey and coping strategies.

More about Kat and Pocket 20:

https://www.pocket20music.com/

Recommended reading:

What My Bones Know, by Stephanie Foo

The Whole-Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Brysonhttps

The Power of Showing Up, by Daniel J. Siegel

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk

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Iron Man - Scott Mororschan and Hemochromatosis

Perfumer and creative entrepreneur Scott Moroschan discusses his “honorable genetic condition,” hemochromatosis.

Learn more about Scott:

www.scottmoroschan.com

www.emotionalfragrancedesign.com

Instagram: @scottmoroschan

LinkedIn: scottmoroschan

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What's shaking, Cindy Toth?

Long-time friend and Austin bassist Cindy Toth (The Reivers, Flying Saucers) discusses her Essential Tremor. Essential listening!

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Andy Nolte has VOLTAGE-GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL ANTIBODY ASSOCIATED PERIPHERAL NERVE HYPEREXCITABILITY SYNDROME

That’s right, Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Antibody Associated Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability Syndrome—It’s a mouthful of a disorder! Austin musician Andy Nolte (Como Las Movies, Scott Strickland Band, Super Creeps) shares a rare and extremely long-titled condition that causes a ton of neuropathic pain, but may have made him a better musician—or a sushi chef.

https://www.andrewnoltemusic.com/

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Sound Affects – David Houston on music, RH incompatibility, and sensory processing issues

Austin multi-instrumentalist and tribute band aficionado David Houston discusses his musical career and the birth condition that may have shaped it.

More on David and his bands: 

https://campsite.bio/dhvoice

The Eggmen:

https://eggmen.com/home

Mock Lobster:

https://www.facebook.com/Mocklobsteratx?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Yacht Z:

https://yachtzrock.com/

Cold War Camaro:

https://coldwarcamaro.com/home

 The Night Club:

https://nightclubatx.com/about

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Hello, World!

School’s Out – A conversation with Emma Red March Rose

Emma Red March Rose is a talented Chicago-based performer, comedian, writer, and librarian…so what kind of education did she have? Turns out, an unusual one, to say the least.

For more info: https://www.emmaredmarchrose.com/

IG & TikTok: @ RedMarchRose

Emma & C.J. Darnieder's Podcast: Screw Up the Podcast on all podcast streaming platforms as well as on IG @ ScrewUpThePodcast

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Through Thick and Thinners - Patty Evers and Protein C Deficiency

Protein C deficiency is a rare disorder that increases the risk of developing abnormal blood clots. Patty Evers, a therapist in Austin, Texas, has been battling Protein C deficiency--and the medical system--for over 25 years.

More info on Patty:

www.hillcountryparenting.org

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At the World Trade Center on 9/11 -- a Conversation with Cyndi Collen

Cyndi Collen

Cyndi Collen is a therapist living in Austin, Texas. We discuss working at Sun Microsystems, autoimmune issues, polyvagal theory, and of course, where she was on September 11th, 2001.

More about Cyndi:

https://flourishinaustin.com/our-practitioners/cyndi-collen

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Not Turning a Blind Eye - Louise McDermott and Uveitis

Louise McDermott is a therapist with a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and has been practicing psychotherapy since 2012. We talk about the auto-immune disease she has grappled with for years that attacks her eyes and has affected her vision.

For information about Uveitis:

 https://uveitis.org/

Louise’s website:

www.mindovermatterscounseling.org

Louise’s Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/louise-mcdermott-licensed-professional-counselor-austin-tx/116920

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The Tick of Time – Erika Marcoux Solves an Autoimmune Disease Mystery

A few years ago, Erika Marcoux reached out to Friends With Deficits to discuss some unusual, unresolved health issues she was suffering. Now, armed with a functional medicine doctor, a slew of tests, and time, she’s ready to reveal the diagnosis of a tenacious disease.

With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and 20 years of experience, Erika's passionate about helping you experience empowered healing. She is the host of YOUR TRUTH REVEALED podcast. As a mindfulness teacher, yoga instructor, co-author of Foundations for Living Mindfully, creating and sharing life-changing content is her fuel.

More about Erika and her show: https://www.erikamarcoux.com/

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Lotus from the Mud – A conversation with Flower Frankiee

Frankiee shares her story of the tragic loss of her parents, her own personal struggles, and describes her path to peace and happiness.

 IG: flowerfrankieee

 DBT resources:

https://dbtselfhelp.com/

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Surthriving with Valarie Iosue

Mother, ballerina, kickboxer…can there possibly be anything else? In an incredible story of strength and resilience, Valarie Iosue, host of Dancing in the Rain with Valarie, shares her journey of living through the storm.

 https://dancingintherainwithvalarie.com/

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Hair Trigger - Lena Gabrielle and Trichotillomania

Broadway-bound musician and composer Lena Gabrielle discusses her journey with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), anxiety, relationships, and of course, Harry Potter.

Becoming Yourself Again – Seth White, PTSD and ADHD

Austin TX “sculptor, writer, goofball” Seth White opens up about his difficult childhood, life in the military, and mental health.

Losing it – Carolyn’s Alopecia and a Blanket of Numbness

Carolyn has an auto-immune disease that has resulted in a loss of hair and diminished nerve sensitivity. We discuss alopecia, neuropathy, and other superpowers.

More about Carolyn: https://geeshgirl.com/

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What Would A Wizard Do? A Conversation With Devin Person

Sometimes in the midst of life’s challenges we need to have a talk to with our inner child--but how often do we talk to our future adult, especially if it happens to be a wizard? Devin Person, host of This Podcast is a Ritual, explores his own journey from writer/performer to man of magic, (aka wizard), and the odd condition (pigmented villonodular synovitis) that helped him get there.

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Podcasts -- Don't Even Start!

Featuring guest host, Buzz Moran!

What is a podcast? Does it bite when provoked? Can children under 5 take it with meals? Will your podcast and the sun disappearing change the world forever?

These and other questions will be asked in the following podcast. Sensitive listeners are advised to pull up a warm blanket and a mug of cocoa and talk about their feelings with someone…maybe a fireman?

Topics include:

-Growing your audience: How often do you need to prune and fertilize?

-How to make guests feel comfortable in that weird chair of yours

-Editing out the harsh noises (a.k.a. “dialogue”)

There’s also helpful tips and inspiration, such as:

-You can’t spell “podcast” without “dcas”

-It’s OK, you can keep your day job and have a podcast

- If you think the world doesn’t need your podcast, you’re just living in a rational, authentic reality.

 [Note: This is an encore presentation of a previously released episode because SOME PEOPLE STILL DON’T GET IT}]

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