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The Subnormal PodcastEp. 36: Krisztina Lazar, Imaginary Realism, The Alchemy Of Art & Painting Life As It Is ExperiencedHello, dear listener! September brings the shift of Autumn, so to celebrate this change of season with a beautiful conversation with a fantastic artist and teacher. Krisztina is our artist this month, and in this conversation, we talk about her process, how she paints as a way of sharing her life and experiences, her transition into motherhood, and the journey that has led her here. Here is some more about our artist:
Krisztina Lazar is a painter of imaginary realism. Her current body of work “Motherhood
is Metal” explores the alchemically transformative elem...2023-09-211h 01The Subnormal PodcastEp. 35: Jade Wolfe, Landscapes, Working With The Elderly, & Psycadelic ColorsWelcome to this bonus episode of the podcast for August. Today, I have the honor of sharing a beautiful conversation with a talented artist named Jade. Her work is truly transformative and filled with magic. Here is some more info about our dear artist!
Bio:Jade Wolfe is an artist, art therapy student, and Reiki practitioner from Saskatchewan, Canada. Her work is a testament to the deep interplay between psychology, spirituality, and a profound relationship with the land. Born with an innate curiosity about the human experience, Jade pursued a degree in psychology...2023-08-2858 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 34: Charlotte Tara, Culture Building, Ecstatic Dance, & Finding Yourself Through ExpressionHello friend! So excited to share another amazing conversation with you. This time I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Tara. Here is a little more about our artist!
About MeI am an intuitive artist working in several creative media: I am a writer, currently writing in the fantasy genre; I am a visual artist with a focus on drawing and painting from my imagination and intuition; and I am a dancer.The source of all of my creative work is the same. This source flows from the center of who I am, and i...2023-08-041h 08The Subnormal PodcastEp. 33: Court Zeitler/Cosmic Court Arts, Multimedia Art, Directing, and Theater As MeditationHello friends! It's been a second, but we are back! And with another wonderful conversation with another talented artist. This month features a artist named Court (They/He) here is some more about our artist: Hiya! My name is Court Zeitler (they/he), and I am a 25-year-old multi-media artist from Carroll County, MD. My full-time job is running my art business, Cosmic Court Arts. My dream is to provide healing, growth, and connection in my communities through my artwork. I sell my own prepared work, as well as provide many custom-made pieces tailored to specific requests of my...2023-06-301h 10
On Thriving: Astrology & More with Taylor Shuler41 - On Thriving: The Healing Power of Art, Play, and Astrology with Subnormalchild Lauren Schwind
In this episode, we're diving into the world of intuitive art and art rituals with the amazing Lauren Schwind. Lauren, an art ritual facilitator, had to reframe her practice virtually due to the pandemic. She shares how the mental health crisis triggered by teaching online motivated her to infuse social and emotional learning into art, creating a sacred creative space for healing. Inspired by Greek mythology and working with astrologer Brady Waller, she used positive affirmations and drawings to create a coloring book for adults, highlighting the therapeutic power of art. Tune in as Lauren explores the connections between...2023-06-1659 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 32: Nancy Martin/Momhawk, Art As A Way To Process Trauma, Energy Work, And Connecting To Indigenous Lineage.Happy 3 years to the Subnormal Podcast! To celebrate 3 years of creative magic, I have for you a fantastic interview with artist, energy worker, and teacher, Nancy Martin. Here is a little more about our artist:"Nancy Martin is a Chicana mixed media artist, she creates out of her home studio in Menifee, CA. Her passion is sharing the process of creating art primarily with women, mothers and children. She believes creativity teaches sovereignty, connects us to our authentic selves, offers mental and emotional healing while building self confidence, neural connections, mindfulness and leads to fun fulfilling individual growth.
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Just Earthly PodcastArt as Ritual, Self-Care for Creativity and Breaking Down Toxic Belief Systems Around Art Making w/ Lauren Schwind of Subnormal ChildLauren Schwind of Subnormal Child helps overwhelmed artists and designers who feel stuck to reframe their artistic practice as ritual so they can reclaim their creative magic, find their flow, and follow its momentum. In this episode Lauren and I chat about art as ritual, self-care for creativity, natural plant dyes and breaking down toxic belief systems around art making.
Connect with Lori:
Website - subnormalchild.com
Instagram - @subnormalchild
Facebook - facebook.com/subnormalchild
Twitter - twitter.com/subnormalchild
Patreon - patreon.com/Subnormalchild
Join the Earth...2023-04-0435 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 31: Jennifer McEuen, Rainbow Painting, Building A Course, And Following The Creative FlowHey Friends!
This month's episode is here! This month's episode is with visionary artist Jennifer. Here is some more about our artist:
"Jennifer was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1988. In the earliest years of her life, she lived in Los Altos, California where many of her earliest memories were of her making art. In 1994 she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up in Utah, she consistently studied art throughout her adolescence, and in 2006 began studying oil painting with BYU art professor Sydney Bowman. In 2006-2007 she began taking independent college art courses with Sydney.2023-03-2846 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 30: Alexandria Crow / Narwal And Crow, Sacred Pottery, Transformation Through Shapes, & Working With The Elements Of NatureHello friends! Here is another lovely interview, this time featuring Alexandria Crow from Montana, here is a little more about our artist: "Working in my studio has become a daily ritual and meditation, this practice is what keeps me grounded and centered in my reality. I see each vessel as a chunk of Earth able to be utilized and cherished.
In 2017, I attended a ceremony and as we gathered to eat we went through and took small morsels from each dish and placed them on what was called a Spirit plate. Being a chef and artist, I...2023-02-2743 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 29: Amelia Passer, Oil Painting, Electional Astrology , And Planet WorshipHello friends! Here is the first episode of the year. I am so excited to share another amazing conversation with another amazing artist. This month's artist is Amelia, here is a little bit more about her!
I'm Amelia Passer. I've been a full-time artist for several years- primarily working with oil paint, but over the last few years, I've been working on a system that merges my interests in the esoteric with creating art. It involves ritual magic, and fundamentals of alchemy with the creative process. This whole system has completely flipped to way I view art, as well as s...2023-01-311h 02The Subnormal PodcastEp. 28: Julia Elise, Mindfulness, Nonprofit Work, And Creating Tools Of Self-CareHello! As we close out this year that is 2022, I have for you today a very powerful conversation about self-care, community care, and mindfully creating in concern for our carbon footprint! Today's conversation is with a make named Julia, here is more about our artist!
julia elise natural & herbal body care products
website: www.juliaelise.com
ig: @juliaeliseshop
bio: julia elise natural & herbal body care products are designed to connect you to your full humanity so that you can show up in the world as your best self. julia believes that s...2022-12-2355 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 27: Janet Goodspeed / Goodsigil, Jewelry, Tarot, And The Esoteric JourneyHello friends!
The time has come for another amazing interview. This time we expand outside the states to our neighbors to the north. I am so excited to share another jewelry maker all the way from Canada! Here is some more about our artist:
Jewellery, Magic, & Tarot
"Janet Goodspeed is the creatrix at Good Sigil Arts; a jewellery micro-business inspired by tarot and astrology. Goodspeed is a trained jeweller, gemmologist, and educator as well as a tarot reader and astrologer. She handcrafts sterling silver and gemstone jewellery with intention in her Vancouver BC st...2022-11-2252 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 26: Rachele Eve / SecretTexts, Micro Poetry, Connecting To Spirit, and Launching a Product LineHello friends! It's been a hot second but I finally have a new episode for you. Today's artist is Rachele but you may know her by her project Secrettexts. Rachele works in music, poetry, art and channels her esoteric wonderings with the magic she creates. I hope you enjoy this beautiful conversation. Here is her bio: SECRETEXTS ARE ENCHANTING REMINDERS FOR CONSCIOUS, COSMIC LIVING BORN OUT OF REVERENCE FOR THE EARTH, A DESIRE TO EXPAND OUR CAPACITY FOR LOVE, AND TO EMPOWER CREATIVE EXPRESSION. AN ACT OF DIVINATION, DEEP LISTENING, AND PLAYFUL WORD FORAGING, RACHELE EVE'S SECRETEXTS ARE HERE...2022-10-1452 min
On Thriving: Astrology & More with Taylor ShulerWelcome to On Thriving! (E1)Welcome to On Thriving: In Life with Astrology & More with host Taylor Shuler
In the first episode of On Thriving, you'll get a preview of what's to come.
Many of us are sick and tired of going through the same old routine, seeing and hearing about the same problems on the news every day, feeling unfulfilled, burned out and tired while the world seems to be rapidly devolving. And many of us are facing a crossroads wondering which path to follow next. We just want a bit of joy, and we want to make an...2022-08-2412 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 25: Sarah Corbyn Woolf, Theater, Tarot, And StorytellingHello Friends! July is almost over but I do have a new episode to share! This is another first for the podcast because this month we have a Performing Artist! (How cool is that?) Meet our artist of the month, Sarah. Here is more about our artist! Sarah Corbyn Woolf is the tarot teacher and reader behind Ecstatic Rabbit Tarot. She started pulling cards on the playground in middle school and continued her personal practice for over a decade before beginning her professional one. The core of her work is to support clients’ and students’ pursuit of self-inquiry. She does...2022-07-3149 min
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 24: Gloria Jean Martin, Illustrating, Teaching, And not Being Put In A BoxHello friends, I am excited to share another talented illustrator with you all today. Here is some more information about our artist this month, Gloria: "I have always struggled with being able to represent and express the experiences of people of color in a delicate and insightful way. As an artist and mother, the lack of representation of my identities inspires me to create art that expresses the intersections of spirituality, nature, and humanity. For example, it drives me to build relationships with writers to illustrate books that illuminate our stories. The plight of my people and our pursuit...2022-06-3045 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 23: Eryn Johnson, Poetry, Religious Trauma, And Living Your TruthHappy May Friends, I am excited to share our first poet on the podcast! I met Eryn years ago, taking their workshops and working together privately. Eryn is an amazing facilitator and it was such a pleasure to sit down and talk to them about their work. Here is a little more about today's artist! Eryn Johnson (she/they) is a queer breathwork facilitator, energy worker, and writer based in Philadelphia. They write to remember, to heal, to process. Her poetry explores the impacts of religious trauma and cisheteropatriarchy, telling stories of survival and of becoming. You can find...2022-05-1753 min
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 22: Heather Enders, (Empty and Amazing), Creating a Tarot Deck, Getting Through Hard Times, And Plants As TeachersSo excited to share another amazing conversation. Our second one this month since its the 2 year anniversary was on Tuesday! This time its with the artist behind the brand @emptyandamazing, Heather Enders. Here is more about our artist:
Art is a reaction to living, it is something i am continually mulling over, balancing impulsive reactions and deep reflection. Small moments can affect us on a large scale, and my artwork looks to monumentalize those tiny points in time.
I find a comfort in the natural world i cannot find anywhere else. Standing still, and existing...2022-04-271h 02
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 21: Emily Kell, Being Highly Sensitive, Cosmic Painting, And Embracing Nuance.Hello friends! This month marks the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST!!!! I am so thankful to share the work of so many amazing artists. And to celebrate the magic of this two year mark, I want to share TWO amazing conversations with you. Starting with the artist Emily Kell. Here is a little more about our artist: Emily is a Boulder, Colorado based artist whose artistic focus is on portraiture and paintings that have an emotional and empowering element to them. Her artwork takes root in ideals of the divine feminine, in the transmutative power of shadow work...2022-04-151h 01
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 20: Alex Lozier, Talisman Jewelry, Connecting To Crystals Energetically, And Planting A Forest.So excited to share another amazing and talented artist. Here is more about Alex and her work: Alex Lozier is a jewelry artist + alchemist currently working and residing in the Hudson Valley, NY. Inspired by the beauty of natural landscapes and organic materials, she creates jewelry that adorns the body with crystals, bones, insects and wood. Her work explores the intersection between the body and the spirit realm. She creates talismans that celebrate the beauty of the Earth and awaken the inner magic of the soul.
She graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA with a...2022-03-181h 01
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 19: Martin Bridge, Animism, Live Painting, Environmental Care And ChangeI am so excited to share this months artist, Martin Bridge. Here is a little more about our artist: Martin is proudly carrying his family tradition forth as he lives, creates and teaches in the hills of Western Massachusetts. His work spans a wide range of media from Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Theater Design and Site Specific Installations to Performance. One of the most central themes to his work is an exploration of the natural world and our place as humans in relation to the web of life that we are a part of. His work bridges realms of science...2022-02-181h 09
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 18: Mackensey Alexander, Embodiment Photography, Intimacy Coaching, and Body NeutralityHello friends! I am so excited to share this months episode with Mackensey Alexander. We get into some beautifully deep conversations about her work so make sure you check out the links to see some examples of her amazing work. Here is a quick bio about this months artist: “As a lifelong student and seeker, I am always curious and eager to learn. I love traveling, communing with nature, building campfires, nesting, binging on audiobooks, and discovering new ways to explore my body and celebrate my senses. I value authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion above all else, and I strive to...2021-10-141h 11
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 17: Veronika Rose, Moral Injury, Visionary Painting, And Finding Plant Medicine.Happy dark moon friends! I am so excited to share this amazing conversation with Veronika Rose! Here is a quick bio before we dive in: Veronika Rose is a visionary artist and Marine Corps Veteran from Orlando, Fl. She deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi freedom as a public affairs and broadcast/print combat journalist with the First Marine Division in Kuwait and Iraq. Upon returning home to the States she was diagnosed with PTSD and thus began her path of self-discovery and deep healing. She began seeking alternative therapies to what the Veteran Administration Hospital provided. Soon a...2021-09-051h 06The Subnormal PodcastEp. 16: Clarissa Eck, Illustrated Pottery, Nature As Teacher, And ForgivenessHello Friends! It has been far too long since our last episode but I am so excited to be back and share with you our first ceramics artist, Clarissa Eck! A little more about her: Clarissa Eck is a ceramic artist who studied Illustration at Pratt Institute and graduated with a BFA in 2014. Clarissa studied pottery informally at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia and completed their two-year work exchange program, similar to an internship. Clarissa uses the technique of sgraffito, or carving into clay, to integrate animal messengers, ancient plant knowledge and hermetic symbolism into her illustrated pottery.
Fi...2021-07-311h 21The Subnormal PodcastEp. 15: Qil Jones, Afrofuturism, Metalworking, And Honoring Deep Connective Practices.Hello Friends! This week's artist is an amazing metalsmith and artist named Qil Jones, here is a little more about them - Bio: Qil is an Afrofuturist metalbender & machinewitch from West Philly. Their jewelry line, BLACKMARZIAN, is based on a contemporary visualization of Black liberation. Through it, they center the creation of speculative ornamentation for the expression of Black liberatory vocations. They work with a combination of desktop CNC machinery and various metal forming tools in order to articulate their vision.
Website: www.blackmarzian.com
Email: aqil@blackmarzian.com
Instagram: @blackmarzian
Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackmarzian2021-03-051h 07The Subnormal PodcastEp. 14: Sarah Kodish-Eskind, Creative Mutual Aid, Creating A Therapeutic Art Practice, And Showing Up For Yourself.Todays episode is with Sarah, an artist and art therapist working in Philly. Here is a little more about them! Sarah works as a registered art therapist and maintains a personal art practice. Their art making is rooted in exploring human experience through relational themes within oneself, with others, collectives and systems. They work with pen, ink, watercolor, cut paper, acrylics, digitally and ceramics most regularly. Pre-pandemic, Sarah hosted Make Night, free and open access community gatherings supporting creative practice and community building. They also create workshops for creative based self reflection and occasionally make works for sale, gifting, or...2021-01-301h 21The Subnormal PodcastEp. 13: Miriam Kagan, Art Therapy, Working With Psychedelics, And Transitioning To The Online Space For Therapy.Happy full moon! The last full moon of the year. Today I share my conversation with Miriam. Here is a little more info about her and her work: Miriam is currently an art therapist in training at Pratt Institute. Her artwork is created by honing into her intuitive practice, then draws or paints imagery that represents her presence in this mindful state. She gains inspiration from the abstract works of Hilma Af Klint and Salvador Dali and their use of surreal and astral themes in their paintings. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Miriam focuses on the mediums most accessible...2020-12-291h 03The Subnormal PodcastEp. 12: Subnormal Story: How I got into my practice, Art wounds, And Re-learning My ConnectionHello friends! Today I wanted to share my spiritual art journey as well as announce my new website! subnormalchild.com is where you can find my work as well as connect with me. So excited to share my story with you and hope it can inspire you to turn art into a tool for ritual for yourself.
Here are some links to my work:
https://www.subnormalchild.com/
insta: @subnormalchild
Feel free to reach out with any questions about my upcoming workshop at: subnormalchild@gmail.com
And to honor th...2020-12-2137 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 11: Eeden Theta Shale, Tattooing, Connecting With Lineage, And Creating Sacred SpaceWith the magic of Sagittarius season upon us, I want to share another amazing interview with you. Here is a little bit more about our artist Eeden: Eeden Theta Shale is an androgynous artist, activist & healing practitioner. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, their ancestral roots reach back in the area at least ten generations. Invested in DIY punk, trauma recovery & garden medicine, they continue to breathe live into the city’s creative community. For over thirteen years, poetic writing & painting have been their pressure release in reclaiming empowerment after abuse. These days, they play in a band called Knife Friend wh...2020-11-211h 11The Subnormal PodcastEp. 10: Amelia Jamerson/ 18Loves, Radical Positivity, Illustration, Being A Child At Heart.Lots of things happening in the world so its my absolute pleasure to share with you this ray of sunshine in todays episode. Amelia Jamerson is born and raised in Savannah, GA. She graduated from SCAD, majoring in Advertising. As a passionate optimist and good vibes enthusiast, it's her objective to radiate those feelings throughout her work. She's a self declared "heart-ist." Every time a new piece is created, it's made with the purpose to inspire, to love, and to encourage yourself and others. They're visual feel goods. Hearts are found on the foreheads of all people and animals as...2020-10-2349 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 9: Anne Fernweh, Weaving, Witchcraft, and Honoring The Natural CyclesHello again! Happy shift in the season. This week I am sharing with you a very talented weaver named Anne. Here is more about her before we dive in! Anne Fernweh (Fairn-way) is a witch and a weaver, and works to meld the two through the creation of fiber spells. These handcrafted heirloom textiles are designed to boost magical intent, support the Earth through sustainable sourcing, while combining beauty with function. By curating combinations of fiber, plant, color, crystal, numerology, astrology and tarot magic, Anne infuses her handwovens offerings with specific energies and intentions designed to support, protect and u...2020-09-2355 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 8: Laurel Fae, Connecting with spirits, Spiritual bypassing, healing and transcending traumaThis week I had the pleasure of speaking with Laurel Fae. Here is more about this weeks magical artist: My name is Laurel Fae! My interests and aspirations include: activism , Buddhism , mysticism, the healing arts, going back to your roots and Dreams! I enjoy working with all art mediums and forms but I primarily work in Watercolor, gouache , and oil and also I love to write poetry and creative non fiction! My art is based on or inspired from my dreams and visions at night, visions and dreams during the day, my intuition, nature and overall mysticality. To me being...2020-09-1054 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 7: Zuwena Mshale, building a business, being a mother, and painting the chakrasThis week is with the talented and beautiful, Zuwena Mshale. A jack of all trades that is always learning and growing as an artist, here is a little bit about her: My name is Zuwena Mshale, I'm a philly based artist, while I have a degree in art and design, most of my creative passions are self taught. I grew up in Wilmington Delaware and moved to Philadelphia in 2004 to start college. It wasn't until then that my passion for art began. Painting very quickly became not only my passion but my therapy, the creative outlet that I had been d...2020-08-2539 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 6: Qori Moore, Connectivity, identity, stillness, and channeling emotions/energyIn this episode we meet an artist on the other side of the world. Qori is an abstract painter and musician, originating from Ohio. Qori spent 9 years residing in Philly where they discovered their artistic life, nonbinary identity, and rekindled their love for adventure! Qori has been dabbling in the paints for a decade and has shown art all over the world. Qori is currently living in Taipei City Taiwan, creating art and playing music. They are the Fronthem for an experimental rock band, called All My Boyfriendz. Qori’s style, when it comes to pursuing anything artistic, is pure...2020-08-1150 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 5: Kathleen Callahan, working with plants, astrology, and the tarot.Hello again! It's been awhile but I am so happy to be back with another great interview with another great artist. Kathleen is a multi-dimensional co-creative translator of spirit. Discovering herself, the world, and her ancestry through working with plant spirits, the spinning of star stories, and the mirror of the tarot for the deeper human experience. As an artist, Kathleen went to art school here in Philadelphia and studied traditional Textile Design, but today, she uses her skill set as an intuitive medium to express what she sees in her visions. Her biggest subjects of focus are astrology a...2020-07-3139 min
The Subnormal PodcastEp. 4: Lindsay Jamison, Mandalas, Yoga, and Shamanic JourneyingTodays artist is Lindsay, a teacher of many magics and visionary artist. Today we dive into her practice along with her journey as well as what she is dreaming up for the future. Make sure to check out the links to tap into all the magic she is sharing right now! Lindsay Jamison is a visionary artist, holistic wellness educator and psychic medium. She bridges art with ancient healing practices to support her patrons in positive lifestyle transformation. She specializes in combining meditation, shamanic journeying and art as therapeutic tools for self-healing and meaningful personal growth. Lindsays artwork is a...2020-05-2242 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 3: Melissa Hagerty/Mothabug, Working With The Earth, Intentional Community, Moon Magic, And MoreTodays guest is Melissa Hagerty, a multimedia artist living in Maui. We talk about the many art forms she expresses through as well as what ties them all together. Make sure to check out her links to see her beautiful work. Melissa Hagerty, aka MothaBug, is a mixed-media artist based out of Maui, HI. Her work inspires a deepening of our human connection to the Earth and our interconnectedness to all living beings. She is influenced by Haleakalā landscapes, natural beauty, and traditional art forms. Her mediums include: oil paintings, illustrations, mixed-media encaustic work, weavings, and community based art in...2020-05-1648 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 2: Abigail Vettese, The Chakra Series, Herbalism, And Dream WorkThis week I had the pleasure of speaking to Abigail Vettese. Follow her @theshapeofsanctum on Instagram or connect with her through Abigailvetteseart.com or through email at Abigailvettese@gmail.com. Here is a little more about Abigail: "I have been working with plant medicine for several years. I am especially intrigued by the workings of the mind, human psychology, ecofeminism, and divination. Much of my inspiration comes from my spiritual practices, dream studies, explorations of flow state and the desire to transmute trauma into beauty.The intention behind my work is to catalyse deeper thought and to acknowledge the...2020-05-0435 minThe Subnormal PodcastEp. 1: Rachael Amber, the Cycles Journal, and connecting our cycles with nature.Our first guest is Rachael Amber! Follow her here and find out more through her bio down below.
Rachael Amber is an illustrator and designer who creates art & healing tools to raise awareness and foster connection between all living beings. Most of her artwork focuses on depicting the beauty of nature & the energetic interconnection between ourselves and the natural world. She also focuses on subjects of menstrual cycle awareness, empowerment & radical self-care through her annual creation of Cycles Journal: an illustrated guide to tracking your lunar & menstrual cycles.
Portfolio & original work:
www.rachaelamber.com2020-04-2730 min
The Subnormal PodcastSubnormal Podcast IntentionsHello! I wanted to take a second to introduce myself as well as set a little intention for the space I hope to create with you on here. To help explain a little bit what its all about.
Get connected with me on Insta @subnormalchild and shoot me an email if you would like to be guest at subnormalchild@gmail.com2020-04-2408 min