Friends With Deficits

Adam Sultan
  • 4.9 (38)
  • Alternative Health

"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?

  1. Apr 1

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

    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

  2. Mar 5

    Broke Bitch Famous - Spanning the Glob(ophobia) with Comedian Niki Coleman

    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

  3. Jan 31

    Human Relatedness – Mark Adams on Porn Addiction, Mental Health, and a Disappearing Mom

    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

  4. 08/28/2025

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

    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!

  5. 05/23/2025

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

    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

  6. 04/01/2025

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

    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/

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

  7. 02/26/2025

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

    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

  8. 11/11/2024

    Making Scents of Our World – Mark Crames of Demeter Fragrance

    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

    Making Scents of Our World – Mark Crames of Demeter Fragrance
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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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  • Creator
    Adam Sultan
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2022
  • Show Website
    Friends With Deficits