On the Scent Trail of Unconsciousness – Dawn Hennessey on Anosmia and Unexplained Seizures

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Esthetician and adventurer Dawn Hennessey has called Austin home for the past 18 years, along with Idaho and Washington State. She’s passionate about animal rescue, health and nutrition—probably less so about her current conditions.

We discuss her lack of a sense of smell (anosmia) and strange episodes of unconsciousness whose origins she’s just beginning to discover.

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From Mountains to Marshmallows: Bone Breaks & Lucky Breaks with Scott Horwitz

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As a young boy, Scott Horwitz aspired to be a soccer champion, until a tragic accident shattered his hip and his dreams. He grew up to work in theater and film in L.A. and Chicago, leading to the ultimate plot twist: a career as a travelling marshmallow salesman!

 

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Human Relatedness – a conversation with Dr. Mark Adams

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Mark Adams, Ph.D., is a private practice psychologist working in Austin, Texas after 20+ years of service at the VA Central Texas Health Care System; he specializes in PTSD, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, and men problematizing their relationship to pornography.

 

In our conversation, Mark discusses everything from porn addiction and mental health, to disappearing moms and McDonalds.

 

More on Mark here: https://www.dr-mark-adams.com/

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The “Taking Care Of” Business – a conversation with Shannon Mouser of Viva Day Spa

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Shannon Mouser is the co-founder and visionary of Austin's acclaimed Viva Day Spa. In our conversation, she reflects on her humble and challenging beginnings, and shares some of the life-defining moments that ultimately shaped her journey to becoming a successful businesswoman.

Big Brains: Chris Nine’s Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Chiari Malformation

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Pseudotumor Cerebrai? Chiari Malformation? No, these aren’t Austin indie bands, but in-demand multi-instrumentalist Chris Nine would be the person to front them if they were. In this episode, we discuss her journey from growing up in a toxic town in Texas to becoming a full-time musician, with a host of maladies (and melodies) along the way!

Here’s what Chris has got going on: https://beacons.ai/chrisnine

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The Weight of Self-Awareness: Heath Allyn on Body Dysmorphia, FOMO, and Calming the Inner Critic

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Heath Allyn is a musician, actor, and voice actor based in Austin, Texas. He was awarded "Best Multi-instrumentalist" at the Austin Tribute Band Community awards, and can be seen playing in Yacht Z, Brass in Pocket, and FAB, among others. 

Learn more about Heath at

https://heathallyn.com and on all social media platforms.

 

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Navigating the rough waters of Disembarkment Syndrome (Mal de Débarquement) with Kim Dear

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Kim Dear is a former Austinite who has worked for the city of Austin Health department as an HIV educator. She currently resides in Pensacola, Florida, and is the owner of Ohana Vintage Finds. Listen as we explore Kim's turbulent journey, known as Mal de Débarquement or Disenbarkment Syndrome. Hang on to your seats!

 For more on Disembarkment Syndome: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds

 

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Making Scents of Our World –Mark Crames of Demeter Fragrance

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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