This is Austin

Monique Karabach is a successful food blogger (at ATX Eats & Treats) and personal chef whose background as a first generation American with an autoimmune diagnosis has informed her love of food, both healthy and indulgent, varied and delicious. At ATX Eats & Treats, Monique shares her original recipes, reviews of restaurants around Austin, as well as posts about travel and wellness. We talked about Monique’s childhood in the Dallas area, how she began her career as a food blogger and personal chef, and her favorite spots in Austin to find delicious gluten free food. This episode is sponsored by Getaway [https://getaway.house/]. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house. AUSTIN PLACES Sway [https://swaythai.com/] Flower Child [https://www.iamaflowerchild.com/] The Kebab Shop [https://www.thekebabshop.com/] Kerbey Lane [https://kerbeylanecafe.com/] (All of these restaurants are currently offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 Shutdown.) Guest, Monique Karabach Facebook: @atxeatsandtreats [https://www.facebook.com/atxeatsandtreats] Instagram: @atxeatsandtreats [https://www.instagram.com/atxeatsandtreats/] Web: atxeatsandtreats.com [http://atxeatsandtreats.com/] Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/thisisaustinpodcast] Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thisisaustinpodcast/] & @adrienneinaustin [https://www.instagram.com/adrienneinaustin/] Twitter: @adrienne [https://twitter.com/adrienne] Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com [thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com] Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com [http://www.thisisaustinpodcast.com/] Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett [https://www.instagram.com/myrriahgossett/] Twitter: @myrriahgossett [https://twitter.com/MyrriahGossett] Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/ [https://www.myrriahgossett.com/] HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. 3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. 4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. 5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. 6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 7. Tap on “Write a Review.” 8. Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” 9. You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: 1. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1] 2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) 3. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. 4. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 5. Click on “Write a Review.” 6. Type your review and click on “Submit.” 7. You’re done. Thank you so much!

This is Austin alumni discuss how the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has impacted their lives and livelihoods, and what you can do to support them and others in our community. Featured Guests: Jackie Venson, MusicianFacebook: @jackievenson [https://www.facebook.com/jackievenson/] Instagram: @jackievenson [https://www.instagram.com/jackievenson/] Twitter: @jackievenson [https://twitter.com/jackievenson] Web: jackievenson.com [https://jackievenson.com/] Peter Keller, FRINGE SportFacebook: @Fringesport [https://www.facebook.com/FringeSport/]Instagram: @fringesport [https://www.instagram.com/FringeSport/]Twitter: @fringesport [https://twitter.com/fringesport] Web: fringesport.com [https://www.fringesport.com/]Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey, MusiciansFacebook: @guyforsythband [https://www.facebook.com/guyforsythband/]Instagram: @guyforsythband [https://www.instagram.com/guyforsythband/] & @jeska_bailey_forsyth [https://www.instagram.com/jeska_bailey_forsyth]Web: guyforsyth.com [https://guyforsyth.com]Graham Wilkinson, MusicianFacebook: @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage [https://www.facebook.com/GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage]Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusi [https://www.instagram.com/grahamwilkinsonmusic/]cTwitter: @gwilkinsonmusic [https://twitter.com/gwilkinsonmusic]Web: grahamwilkinsonmusic.com [https://www.grahamwilkinsonmusic.com/]YouTube: @undergroundgraham [https://www.youtube.com/user/undergroundgraham/videos]Vanessa Rutkowski, Tigerlily Wellness & AcupunctureFacebook: @tigerlilywellnessacu [https://www.facebook.com/tigerlilywellnessacu/]Web: tigerlilyacupuncture.com [https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/]Kristin Finan, Carrying HopeFacebook: @carryinghopeaustin [https://www.facebook.com/carryinghopeaustin/]Instagram: @carryinghope [https://www.instagram.com/carryinghope/]Twitter: @carryinghopeatx [https://www.facebook.com/carryinghopeaustin/]Web: carryinghope.com [http://www.carryinghope.com]Barb Steinberg, Teen Life Coach & Parent CoachFacebook: @barbsteinbergLMSW [https://www.facebook.com/BarbSteinbergLMSW/]Instagram: @barb.steinberg.parenting.girls [https://www.instagram.com/barb.steinberg.parenting.girls/]Web: barbsteinberg.com [https://www.barbsteinberg.com/]YouTube: @BarbSteinbergLMSW [https://www.youtube.com/user/BarbSteinbergLMSW]Gina Chavez, MusicianFacebook: @ginachavezmusic [https://www.facebook.com/ginachavezmusic]Instagram: @ginachavez [https://www.instagram.com/ginachavez/]Twitter: @ginachavez [https://twitter.com/ginachavez]Web: ginachavez.com [https://www.ginachavez.com]Host, Adrienne HuebnerEmail: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com [thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com]Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/thisisaustinpodcast]Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thisisaustinpodcast/] & @adrienneinaustin [https://www.instagram.com/adrienneinaustin/] Twitter: @adrienne [https://twitter.com/adrienne]Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com [http://www.thisisaustinpodcast.com]

Vanessa Rutkowski is a licensed acupuncturist and applied clinical nutritionist who has been practicing in Austin for about 18 years alongside her husband, Douglas Rutkowski. Together, they own Tigerlily Wellness and Acupuncture off S. Lamar.  We spent most of our time talking about various modalities of Chinese and alternative medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and muscle testing. Whether you’re an acupuncture devotee like myself or a total skeptic, I think you’ll find something interesting in this conversation.  **Note that this episode was recorded in mid-February 2020, before Covid-19 became an immediate concern for most of us in the United States. We discuss general advice for wellness during cold and flu season, but this advice does not necessarily prevent or treat Covid-19. The content in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.** This episode is sponsored by Getaway [https://getaway.house/]. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house. AUSTIN PLACES Barton Creek Greenbelt [https://austinparks.org/barton-creek-greenbelt/] Zilker Park [http://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park] Picnik [https://picnikaustin.com/pages/visit] True Food Kitchen [https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/austin] Guest, Vanessa Rutkowski Facebook: @tigerlilywellnessacu [https://www.facebook.com/tigerlilywellnessacu/] Web: https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/ [https://tigerlilyacupuncture.com/] Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/thisisaustinpodcast] Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thisisaustinpodcast/] & @adrienneinaustin [https://www.instagram.com/adrienneinaustin/] Twitter: @adrienne [https://twitter.com/adrienne] Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com [thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com] Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com [http://www.thisisaustinpodcast.com/] Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett [https://www.instagram.com/myrriahgossett/] Twitter: @myrriahgossett [https://twitter.com/MyrriahGossett] Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/ [https://www.myrriahgossett.com/] HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. 3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. 4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. 5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. 6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 7. Tap on “Write a Review.” 8. Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” 9. You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: 1. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1] 2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) 3. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. 4. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 5. Click on “Write a Review.” 6. Type your review and click on “Submit.” 7. You’re done. Thank you so much!

Julie Oliver is a Democrat Running for US House of Representatives in Texas District 25, which stretches all the way from Austin up to Burleson south of Fort Worth. It’s a heavily gerrymandered district that has not seen a Democrat in office since redistricting in 2012. Julie has a compelling personal story and professional background in healthcare finance, both of which inform her platform and her passions. I walked away from our conversation feeling inspired and optimistic and I hope you will too. This episode is sponsored by Getaway [https://getaway.house/]. Save $15 off an escape to nature with code THISISAUSTIN15 at www.getaway.house. AUSTIN PLACES Alamo Drafthouse [https://drafthouse.com/] June’s All Day [https://junesallday.com/] Bufalina [https://www.bufalinapizza.com/] Fresa’s [https://www.fresaschicken.com/] Wanderlust Yoga [https://wanderlustaustin.com/] Mohawk [https://www.mohawkaustin.com/] Guest, Julie Oliver Instagram: @julieolivertx [https://www.instagram.com/julieolivertx/] Facebook: @JulieForTexas [https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas] Twitter: @julieolivertx [https://twitter.com/julieolivertx] Web: julieoliver.org [https://www.julieoliver.org/] Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/thisisaustinpodcast] Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thisisaustinpodcast/] & @adrienneinaustin [https://www.instagram.com/adrienneinaustin/] Twitter: @adrienne [https://twitter.com/adrienne] Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com [thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com] Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com [http://www.thisisaustinpodcast.com/] Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett [https://www.instagram.com/myrriahgossett/] Twitter: @myrriahgossett [https://twitter.com/MyrriahGossett] Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/ [https://www.myrriahgossett.com/] HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. 3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. 4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. 5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. 6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 7. Tap on “Write a Review.” 8. Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” 9. You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: 1. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1] 2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) 3. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. 4. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 5. Click on “Write a Review.” 6. Type your review and click on “Submit.” 7. You’re done. Thank you so much!

Graham Wilkinson is a soulful singer songwriter and guitar player whose music crosses genres from rock & roll, folk, and country to hip hop, ska, and reggae. He’s played all over the world and collaborated with artists like Hayes Carll, Alejandro Escovedo, and Adrian Quesada. Above all, Graham is a family man and a story teller. We talked about the grief he has experienced since losing his older brother, Aaron, the healing power of laughter, and what it looks like to be a working musician in Austin in 2020. This episode is sponsored by Marathon Kids [https://marathonkids.org/]. AUSTIN PLACES Barton Springs [http://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool] Deep Eddy [https://www.deepeddy.org/] (pool) Uchi [https://uchiaustin.com/] Botticellis [http://www.botticellissouthcongress.com/] G&S Lounge [http://gandslounge.com/] Polvo’s AUSTIN MUSICIANS Drew Smith Gary Clark Jr. [https://www.garyclarkjr.com/] Black Pumas [https://www.theblackpumas.com/] Guest, Graham Wilkinson Instagram: @grahamwilkinsonmusi [https://www.instagram.com/grahamwilkinsonmusic/]c Facebook: @GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage [https://www.facebook.com/GrahamWilkinsonMusicFanPage] Twitter: @gwilkinsonmusic [https://twitter.com/gwilkinsonmusic] Web: https://www.grahamwilkinsonmusic.com/ [https://www.grahamwilkinsonmusic.com/] Host, Adrienne Huebner Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/thisisaustinpodcast] Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thisisaustinpodcast/] & @adrienneinaustin [https://www.instagram.com/adrienneinaustin/] Twitter: @adrienne [https://twitter.com/adrienne] Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com [thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com] Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com [http://www.thisisaustinpodcast.com/] Producer, Myrriah Gossett Instagram: @myrriahgossett [https://www.instagram.com/myrriahgossett/] Twitter: @myrriahgossett [https://twitter.com/MyrriahGossett] Web: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/ [https://www.myrriahgossett.com/] HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS On an iPhone: 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. 3. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. 4. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. 5. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. 6. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 7. Tap on “Write a Review.” 8. Type your review (it can be short and sweet!) and tap on “Send.” 9. You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: 1. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-austin/id1439033174?ls=1] 2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” (if prompted, click on “Open iTunes”) 3. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. 4. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. 5. Click on “Write a Review.” 6. Type your review and click on “Submit.” 7. You’re done. Thank you so much!