Carmen Z sits down with special guest and unique hair artist Eric Slaymaker to discuss how their destined meeting years ago played a bigger role than either could have imagined.  Fast forward to present day, the two now share a very special bond through their sibling kittens Chili, Moon and Venus.  Things got interesting when the two started talking about the "spirit world" in "the basement" that day along with a delightful and meaningful conversation on life, death, loss, gain and the pursuit of happiness in this big, bad, beautiful world.  This episode is for all animal lovers alike! Listen to see how the music of Doja Cat harmonizes the conversation.  Amen and meow! 

Does money equal success?  Does money equal happiness?  What the hell is cryptocurrency? Dear friend and Wealth Advisor Miriam Falaki joins Carmen Z in “the basement” to delve into these themes along with their misadventures around Paris dealing with thieves, an unexpected and expensive bill at the Moulin Rouge, and carrying stinky cheese on their trek across France via train…along with the music and lyrics of Pink Floyd to harmonize the episode. Come join them for an insightful dance party of the mind!  We got the cheese! 

Carmen Z sits down with Mama Z to harmonize floods, men and the music of Led Zeppelin!  Get the Led out, people!  How does emotional intelligence relate to floods and men? How do you cope when you experience something like a flood? Did a "Knight in Shining Armor" come to the rescue when Carmen's home flooded in 2020 and what does she REALLY think of Hugh Hefner the creator of Playboy? Is monogamy realistic? All of these questions and more are answered when you sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation and...music! She also reads a poem from her book Empire Amethyst! Recorded in "the basement" where all magical things happen...somewhere in Atlanta! P.S. This is the first episode ever recorded.  Why do things in order when you can just go with the flow...

WARNING: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER SUCH AS THEMES OF SUICIDE ARE DISCUSSED

In this unique episode, Carmen Z along with returning guest and dear friend Eric sit down to discuss the themes of happiness and addiction along with the story and music of Kurt Cobain (Nirvana).  It is a tale as old as time.  The pursuit of happiness, the self-destruction when the weight of the world is too much to bear.  As this episode is heavy in nature, with suicide as a main focus, we encourage you to listen with care.  The last minutes of this episode, Eric reads a play he wrote years ago on his perspective of the last minutes of Kurt Cobain’s death. Sending love and support to all who might be struggling at this time, have loved ones who are struggling and for all of us finding our way during these unique times.  You are all beautiful and deserving of another day… don’t lose hope.  Hope is always on the horizon of another mornings’ sunrise… Deep Love, Carmen Z

Please visit the Instagram page for the link in bio for resources Carmen Z recommends for anyone who may need tools to help navigate mental health trauma from Carmen's own personal teachers she finds grace and guidance from. 

WARNING: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER SUCH AS THEMES OF SUICIDE ARE DISCUSSED).

What do South Park, Mental Health and Britney Spears have in common?  In 2008, the creators of South Park released an episode slapping society and the media in the face for their complete lack of empathy and vulturous handling of this iconic Pop Stars’ mental health.  When the world went in for a metaphorical kill, South Park had Britney’s back and in a very striking way. Mental Health Advocate Megan Armstrong joins the podcast to contribute to the conversation as well as share her own vulnerable mental health journey.  Please listen with care, as themes of suicide are discussed.  Carmen Z and Megan do not hold back on their passionate desire to call it like it is and look society and their own inner struggles in the face.  Join us as they harmonize all three themes, in "the basement", somewhere in Atlanta…(With Deep Love, Carmen Z).

What do Bad Grades + Poets + Dave Matthews Band have in common? Well, take a listen with Carmen Z and special guest and dear friend Carl Frazzano as they dive in lacing all three themes together.  Carl even dishes on what Carmen was like in high school…sorry, Mama Z!  This episode is loaded with surprises not to mention what bumper stickers might be coming your way brought to you by PDFM with Carmen Z.  Carl brings the laughs, unique insights and a super awesome good time to “the basement” making this Carmen’s favorite episode recorded to date! Come on in, have a seat, take a listen, and find your mind in “the basement, where all magical things happen…

Carmen Z and dear friend Eric Eikey (musician, writer and comedian) sat down in “the basement” to harmonize Confidence, Purple (the color) and the Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Their minds danced to the ultimate song, being comfortable in your own skin! Thanks be to the greats such as Prince for proving you do not have to fit into a box and exemplifying empowering your uniqueness!  The discussion would not have been complete without infusing the color purple into the mix, after all, it’s the color of personal power and royalty! Prince’s legacy lives on! They followed the days’ podcast with a field trip to the tribute band Purple Madness thanks to the loving support of Live Nation at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta.  Head over to the Instagram page for photos of the night and videos in the highlights!  Don’t worry, you don’t have to follow! 

Mama Z joins Carmen Z in "the basement" to discuss the whirlwind of tourism this last year due to the world shutting down.  Owning and operating an international spiritual tourism company, sending thousands of people around the world each year for journeys abroad, interrupted by a world crisis, well, there's a lot to be said for that.  Mix in the music of Taylor Swift, they go on an exploration discussing rising above circumstances, and to find the beauty and/or creating beauty while the "ship" is sinking. Taylor Swift produced not one but two albums this last year.  She is a true leader.  Carmen Z produced a book of poetry during this time, a saving grace and her "rising above" despite the chaos... turning pain into art is healing.  Come, listen, and shake it off... 

The Director of Events for Live Nation Atlanta, Karyn Kotler, the good folks who bring you concerts from venues like The Tabernacle Atlanta, The Buckhead Theater, Coca-Cola Roxy, Ameris & Cellias Amphitheaters joined the podcast to discuss music, the great unifier and foundation of my show, along with Danielle Hall, a leader in Sound Therapy, and as a I refer to her, a “Musician of the Soul!” See how we connect what I refer to as the shows “Holy Trinity” concept, “a musical odyssey of the mind” along with music from Mumford and Sons ...I also read my poem "The Light & the Love" from my book Empire Amethyst (A Harmoniously Blended Poetry Collection: Light, Love & Madness) out now. 

Concerts are coming back, ya’ll! Put on your dancing shoes and come dance with us! 

What is this podcast you ask and what is with the name?  Take a two minute journey and listen to the method behind the madness, the foundation of Please Don't Follow Me with Carmen Z...we promise, it may just be the best two minutes of your life!