Friends With Deficits

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"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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The “Taking Care Of” Business – A Conversation With Shannon Mouser of Viva Day Spa

Aug 28th, 2025 3:43 PM

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!

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

May 23rd, 2025 2:31 PM

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

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

Apr 1st, 2025 5:40 PM

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 and on all social media platforms. Support Friends with Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits Sign up for our newsletter at: https://friendswithdeficitspodcast.com/

Navigating the Rough Waters of Disembarkment Syndrome (Mal de Débarquement) with Kim Dear

Feb 26th, 2025 11:14 PM

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 Please help support Friends with Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

Making Scents of Our World – Mark Crames of Demeter Fragrance

Nov 11th, 2024 5:22 PM

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://demeterfragrance.com/ Please help support Friends with Deficits: https://www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits

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