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  

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Losing it – Carolyn’s Alopecia and Blanket of Numbness

Sometimes in the midst of life’s challenges, we need to have a talk 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.   Support this show: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits Join our newsletter: www.friendswithdefictispodcast.com

What Would A Wizard Do? A Conversation With Devin Person

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 by your substitute host, Buzz Moran. Sensitive listeners are advised to pull up a warm blanket and a mug of cocoa and talk about their feelings with someone...   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”) [This is an encore presentation of a previously released episode, because somebody STILL DOESN'T KNOW] Sign up for our newsletter: www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com Support Friends With Deficits! www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

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Shelby Sunflower is an artist, ASL interpreter, and practitioner or Aerial Circus Arts. This is part two of her experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We discuss other injuries, loss, survivor’s guilt, and how to cope with it all. www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com  

“Five Years” - Shelby Sunflower and Traumatic Brain Injury, Pt. 2

Shelby Sunflower is an artist, avid reader, and plant nerd based in Austin, Texas. Working as both an ASL Interpreter and business owner (specializing in performance interpreting), in her downtime she enjoys spending time with her little herd of cute rescue pets and practicing Aerial Circus Arts. This is part one of her story of living life with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).    Support the show: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits Sign up for our newsletter: www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com  

“Five Years” - Shelby Sunflower and Traumatic Brain Injury, Pt. 1

Italian-born, Austin singer-songwriter Giulia Millanta discusses her myriad activities during Covid, and her far-ranging history, from doctor to full-time musician. We attempt to discover what her deficits are, and if she’s even heard of this podcast.   www.giuliamillanta.com www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits  

“Gattara con Chitarra” – Giulia Millanta on Cats, Comas, and Creativity

Alejandra Spector is an activist, social worker, host of the Latinx Mental Health Podcast, and all-around badass. In this episode, we discuss her diverse undertakings around immigration, political asylum, and corruption, as well as her personal journey through chronic pain, auto-immune disease, and sobriety. https://www.latinxmhpodcast.com/ www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

Alejandra Spector - Pain, Power, and Political Activism

Interviews with a few people who experienced COVID-19 firsthand and were able to discuss it.   Support the show: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits   Sign up for our newsletter: www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com   Stay Safe! 

COVID CONVOS – The Coronavirus 19 Interviews

Are you one of the gazillion sufferers of chronic back pain or other ailments that came from nowhere and seem to be going nowhere? This episode is for YOU! Texas musician and artist Allyson Lipkin shares her challenges with TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) along with host Adam Sultan and coach Laura Heidrich from the Pain Cure Clinic.   More about Allyson: www.dddagger.com Pain Cure Clinic: www.paincureclinic.us Dr. John Sarno: http://alltheragedoc.com/   Support the podcast! www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits.com

SEASON FINALE! Allyson Lipkin and TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome)

Dystonia is a neuromuscular movement disorder, and Kate Howard is a unique and enchanting Austin songwriter with a wealth of first-hand information about the condition. In this episode, we chat about Kate’s journey with dystonia and how she’s getting the best of it. https://katehowardmusic.com/ See Kate at the Sunday Gospel Brunch: https://do512.com/events/weekly/sun/gospel-brunch   Support the show: www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

Life With A Twist – Kate Howard and Dystonia

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia is a rare disorder that causes severe pain in the throat, tongue, and head. Our guest Tracey Hayes is here to explain, as she describes her journey battling this beast of a disease. We discuss Tracey’s history with Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, her symptoms, and search for a cure. Bonus: We make a brief call to Dr. Mark Linskey, a prominent neurosurgeon in California, to talk brain surgery!

Hard to Swallow - Tracey Hayes and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

It's the final (30th) episode of National Podcast Post Month! What happened this month? Well, you can go back and listen to  29 episodes in a row, OR--let us help you with a glorious medley of excerpts. Thanks for listening! www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits.com www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodMoPo #30 - The Final Episode! (What Was THAT About?)

It's National Podcast Post Month! What's in a musical theme? Host and composer Adam Sultan deconstructs the theme from the show and plays a bunch of variations.  www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com

NaPodPoMo #29 - Theme From Friends With Deficits

It's National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo)! Today is Thanksgiving, and your host runs the Turkey Trot in Austin, Texas, with his friend Christian Mitchell. Christian works at Caritas, an organization that offers support to the homeless population in Austin, for which the race benefits.  https://www.caritasofaustin.org/ www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com        

NaPodPoMo #28 - Happy Thanksgiving Live From Turkey Trot!

It's National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). Today we invite you to COMMENT in the COMMENTS, be it www.friendswithdeficitspodcast.com, Instagram (Friends With Deficits), Facebook, or wherever you find a place to COMMENT on Friends With Deficits. No request other than you say hello and let us know you're out there!  RSVP NOW!

NaPodPoMo #27 - RSVP NOW!

"Things work out until they don't." Ain't life a bitch? Maybe we should celebrate it nonetheless. Friends With Deficits is a fun, honest, and sometimes brutal exploration into the human condition, often over drinks. Host Adam Sultan talks with old friends and friends-to-be who are dealing with unusual, rare, or strange predicaments that bring life into focus. After all, we're all gonna die--would you like that with a twist?

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