Dark Passenger: Grif Von Holst (part 2)

What would it feel like to rewrite your story? In this final interview with Grif, we discuss the voice inside our heads and perception vs reality.  We also discuss his career path, how he solves problems, and his thoughts on the pandemic. </p><strong>Photo:</strong> Grif Von Holst </p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:49:41

The Imposter: Grif Von Holst (part 1)

My next guest is my good friend Grif. He is an expert in 3-D product innovation and is currently the Senior Product Manager for Centric Software. Centric Software is the number one fashion PLM(product lifecycle management) solution for the industry and are based out of Silicon Valley. </p>In this interview, we talk about his intimate and tortuous battle with imposter syndrome, his career path, and if he thinks fashion companies really care about sustainability. </p><strong>Photo:</strong> Grif Von Holst </p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:59:07

Becoming: Boris Pelcer (part 3)

In the third and final episode with Boris, we explore his views on religion, relationships, and personal development. </p><strong>Photo:</strong> "Perception" by Boris Pelcer</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:48:47

Encountering the Shadow: Boris Pelcer (part 2)

In this episode, Boris talks about his profound experience with magic mushrooms in Amsterdam and his complicated relationship with social media as an artist.</p><strong>Photo:</strong> Boris Pelcer (self portrait)</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:46:47

The War Within: Boris Pelcer (part 1)

Imagine waking up one day and finding out you're going to have to leave your whole world behind. Your friends, your relatives, your home, and all of your belongings.</p> In this next series, I interview my friend Boris who shares his story of how he and his family became refugees of the Bosnian War.  We explore how this event has shaped his artwork, relationships, and health.</p><strong>Photo:</strong> Boris Pelcer (self portrait)</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:50:24

Free Your Mind: Alicia Hardesty (part 3)

In the third and final episode with Alicia, we talk about COVID-19 and it's impact. We also talk about drugs, psychedelics and how to become more self aware.</p><strong>Photo:</strong> Alicia Hardesty</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:53:31

Changes: Alicia Hardesty (part 2)

In this episode, Alicia and I talk about the fashion industry and the role we play in it. </p><strong>Photo:</strong> Alicia Hardesty</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:39:47

Rebel Heart: Alicia Hardesty (part 1)

In this series, I interview my friend Alicia who some of you might know or remember from season 10 of Project Runway. A natural born rebel raised in rural Kentucky, you can't help but to be lured in by her raw, authentic, unapologetic style. </p>In this first episode, we talk about her personal transformation and life growing up as a tomboy in Kentucky. We also go into great depth about identity, labels, and coming out.</p><strong>Photo:</strong> Alicia Hardesty</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:45:34

I Had a Dream: Aunt Claire (part 3)

In the third and final interview with my Aunt Claire, it becomes quite clear to me how much my family and I struggle with boundaries, codependency, and addiction to work. Is this just a common thing amongst blue-collar families or is it something that runs deeper than that?</p><strong>Photo:</strong> Aunt Claire</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

00:50:40

Mother Hen: Aunt Claire (part 2)

“As the ACE study has shown, child abuse and neglect is the single most preventable cause of mental illness, the single most common cause of drug and alcohol abuse, and a significant contributor to leading causes of death such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and suicide.”<br /> - <strong>Bessel A. van der Kolk, </strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/26542319"><strong>The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma</strong></a></p><strong>Photo:</strong> Aunt Claire with her sons Kenny and Joe.</p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />Podcast Intro/Outro<br />Song: I Will Never Let You Die <br />Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children<br />© 2016  Wickerman Recordings</p>

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