In this episode, we dive into the topic of dream analysis with expert Layne Dalfen. Layne founded the Dream Interpretation Center of Montreal in 1997 and has been a teacher, writer, consultant, and leader in the field of decoding dreams ever since. She contributes to the monthly column  “Understanding Dreams” in Psychology Today, and a bi-monthly “Dream Catcher” column for Oprah Daily. Her books Have a Great Dream: Books 1 & 2   guide the reader through the process of understanding our dreams in a refreshing and demystifying way that offers solutions to the problems in our lives. Learn more about Layne at thedreamanalyst.com.

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Dream Analysis with Layne Dalfen

What would Santa smell like? Up and down chimneys all night long, we think his scent may be far more subversive and complex than “cookies and candy canes”, which is why we’ve dreamt up this holiday season’s naughtiest fragrance: Dirty Santa. A smouldering blend of hickory and wood smoke laced with pine, warm clove, and oakmoss, and then finished off with a seductive hint of leather.In this podcast, listen to Heretic Founder/Perfumer Douglas Little tell the story behind his new Dirty Santa fragrance. 

DIRTY SANTA: Notes From the Perfumer

Douglas Little, founder of Heretic Parfum, and Drew Martin, founder of the eponymous line of cannabis and botanical pre-rolls, are kindred spirits bonded by a shared belief that plants are magic. The two brands came together to create The Herbalist, a functional fragrance designed to enhance the wearer’s wellbeing, with hemp-derived CBD, hinoki wood, vetiver, and lavender absolute.In this podcast episode, the two brand founders dig into the philosophy behind what Drew Martin is doing in the cannabis industry as well as all the details of this new plant-based perfume. “As you immerse yourself in this expertly layered natural scent, our hope is that you experience a profound and intoxicatingly exquisite connection with the ancient practice of harnessing the goodness of plants, which for us is at the heart of everything we do." -DL 

The Herbalist with Drew Martin

Discover the origins of one of the most curious holidays on the calendar. Join Heretic Founder/Perfumer Douglas Little as he speaks with author and celebrated authority on the history of Halloween, the fabulous Lesley Bannatyne. From her contributions to the World Book Encyclopedia entry for Halloween, to her appearances on the History Channel&apos;s annual "Haunted History of Halloween" and the books she&apos;s written for both children and adults, Lesley is considered the foremost authority on Halloween. You can find her at  iskullhalloween.com and check out her latest book "Halloween Nation”.

The History of Halloween with Lesley Bannatyne

Take a late-night motorcycle ride through a lush, dense pine forest with Poltergeist — a fragrance inspired by the physical energy of spirits themselves. A limited re-release of one of Douglas Little&apos;s first original creations, this perfume is part smoke, part green, and all wild magic. Listen to hear the full story behind this bold fragrance and what inspired it.

POLTERGEIST: Notes From the Perfumer

In this episode, Douglas talks with Dr. Nicki J Monti: a dear friend and wise mentor whose work as a therapist combines a no-nonsense approach with extraordinary compassion and humor. The topic of discussion is &apos;The Shadow&apos;, an unconscious part of every person that consists of our hidden or repressed negative emotions and personality traits. Just like the perfect perfume composition, there is no light without the dark. The shadow is important side of ourselves to explore in order to become whole, and that&apos;s what Dr. Nicki&apos;s &apos;shadow work&apos; is all about.Dr. Nicki has a book series called &apos;Stuck No More&apos;, and has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Millionaire Matchmaker, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and Love Handles. You can find more information on her website www.stucknomore.com.

Shadow Work with Dr. Nicki Monti

A fragrance inspired by a tea, a tea inspired by a fragrance. Heretic&apos;s newest scent for the fall season is Dirty Chai, a collaboration between artfully aromatic creators Heretic Parfum and August Tea that allows customers to purchase a set that includes a rollerball perfume by Heretic and a gourmet tea blend from August.In this podcast Heretic Founder/Perfumer Douglas Little talks with the duo behind August Uncommon Tea, Aaron Shinn and Gina Zupsich, to gain insight into their creative process and dive into all the wonderful parallels between fragrance and tea making. Join their conversation to learn more about Dirty Chai and how both brands have reinvented this classic Indian recipe into something bold, modern, and fun that will have you indulging in your senses like never before!

Dirty Chai with August Uncommon Tea

Our Dirty Hinoki fragrances draws inspiration from the practice of Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, so we&apos;ve sat down to speak with an expert on the topic.   Ben Page is a Forest Therapy Guide, global advocate for the practice of forest bathing, and the author of Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing. He is the founder of Shinrin Yoku LA and Integral Forest Bathing and has been guiding Forest Therapy walks since 2015. Ben  has served as the Director of Training for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, and has trained hundreds of guides around the world. He&apos;s been featured in such publications as Women’s Health, USA TODAY, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and WebMD. Ben is also a co-founder of The Open School, Southern California’s only free democratic school. He holds a B.A. in religious studies from Carleton College and an M.A. in human development and social change from Pacific Oaks College. This episode will give more insight into our Dirty Hinoki functional fragrance, designed to express the multisensory experience of clearing your mind and truly opening yourself up to the nature around you. You&apos;ll also get to dig deep into the practice and theory behind forest bathing from Ben, and hopefully get inspired to connect with nature on a deeper level yourself.

Forest Bathing with Ben Page

This is a special episode, shared here via our friends at Smilemakers Collection. SmileMakers is a brand known for their sleek vibrators and their mission to normalize the perception of female sexuality. They interviewed Heretic Founder/Perfumer Douglas Little on their podcast where they discussed the role that the sense of scent plays in sex and sexuality. Here more from this taboo-breaking brand on their Clitastic Chronicles Podcast.  

Smilemakers X Heretic: Smell & Sensuality

To celebrate the season of the Witch, our founder/perfumer interviews Pamela Grossman, a celebrated author of the occult, practicing Witch, and creator of the Witch Wave podcast.  Join in this fascinating conversation as they delve into the history, lore, and anthropology of the witch.

All Of Them Witches with Pam Grossman

Exploring the world of fetish with Betony Vernon

Tune into our latest podcast with the hysterical Gregory Arlt. Mr. Arlt is a celebrated and award winning makeup artist and self-proclaimed "beauty exorcist". Listen as Gregory discusses his work with some of Hollywood&apos;s greatest faces and hear his side-splitting, blind-smell-review of some of our fragrances.

Gregory Arlt: A Work of Arlt

Meet Arnaud Winter, senior perfumer for Cosmo International Fragrances.  Mr. Winter is a celebrated French perfumer who has developed scent for prestigious global brands. Listeners are invited into a intimate conversation about the path to perfumery, inspiration, and formulation.  Arnaud and Douglas have worked together for 20 years developing fragrances for beauty, home and personal fragrance projects.  A fascinating seat at the perfumers bench as they explore the science, art, and magic of perfume. 

Arnaud Winter : Master Perfumer

Maurice Harris, the fine artist and floral sculptor known as &apos;Bloom & Plume&apos;, joins Heretic in celebrating the explicit scent of fresh florals for our latest perfume launch "Flower Porn". The concept of Flower Porn was inspired by the back rooms of a flower market, so we wanted to connect with an inspirational florist to hear about their experiences. When we found Maurice, we found someone whose work goes far beyond floral arrangements.  His photography and art is a journey of self-love and self-discovery intended to help people see the world differently. Maurice&apos;s work centers on nude black bodies in lush botanical settings, inviting the viewer into an authentic and uncensored world of natural beauty. It&apos;s a kismet pairing, with both photograph and fragrance evoking the visceral sensation of stem-on-skin contact. You can view his photographic collaboration with Heretic along with our exclusive video interview with him on hereticparfum.com. 

Authentic Beauty with Maurice Harris

Inspired by the back rooms of a flower market, Flower Porn is Heretic Parfum&apos;s newest creation. A fragrance bursting with florals and herbaceous stems, it&apos;s an explicit floral explosion that contains high concentrations of orange blossoms—one of the most expensive materials used in natural perfumery.  Listen to hear our perfumer, Douglas Little, describe the inspiration behind this incredible scent.

FLOWER PORN: Notes From the Perfumer

I AM HERETIC is a podcast about fragrance, how it's made and the effects is has. Join Heretic's founder, perfumer and creative director, Douglas Little, as he explores this fascinating world and the extraordinary people it has led him to. The conversations are fun and educational, with plenty of surprise guests.

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