Friends With Deficits

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!   Support Friends with Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

Veteran, survivor, drag racer, and of course comedian Niki Coleman talks small-town roots to unexpected comedy breakout…not to mention fear of balloons! https://nikicoleman.com/ IG: nikicoleman_comedy FB: niki coleman comedy Support Friends with Deficits: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

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.   More on Mark here: https://www.dr-mark-adams.com/ Support Friends With Deficits! https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits  

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.   Viva Day Spa   Support Friends with Deficits!    

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/c...

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.    In this conversation we cover: FOMO Food Body Dysmorphia Social Media Narcissism and of course, The Beatles   Learn more about Heath at https://heathallyn.com...

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/disea...

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 CEO and chief perfumer Mark Crames dives deep into the world of perfumery and his unique brand. He also discusses how a cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, and a war have affected his life and work.   https://...

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...

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 Support Friends with D...

Ok, so you've got issues. Big issues. Weird issues. You've even been on Friends with Deficit to discuss said issues. That can't be all there is!  In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and focus on  the upside of the downside of, well, being a human being. Included are excerpts from previous guests Jeff Hoskins, Spectra Stewart, Special K, Kathy McCarty, Bodhi Prihoda, Devin Person, Cynd...

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...

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   Support Friend with Deficits: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

Long-time friend and Austin bassist Cindy Toth (The Reivers, Flying Saucers) discusses her Essential Tremor. Essential listening! Support Friends WIth Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits      

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.co...

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/h...

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 To support Friends Wi...

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   Support Friends With Deficits!  https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits  

Cyndi Collen is a therapist living in Austin, Texas. We discuss working in New York City, Sun Microsystems, polyvagal theory, and of course, where she was on September 11 th,  2001. More about Cyndi: https://flourishinaustin.com/our-practitioners/cyndi-collen   Support Friends With Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits  

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 Pr...

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 empowe...

Frankiee shares her story of the tragic loss of her parents and her personal struggles and describes her path to peace and happiness. IG: flowerfrankieee DBT resources: https://dbtselfhelp.com/     Support Friends With Deficits: https://patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

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

Austin TX "sculptor, writer, goofball" Seth White opens up about his difficult childhood, life in the military, and mental health. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits  

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/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits