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Having had alopecia areata since the age of two, Lindsey Sullivan is very nearly almost bald or very nearly almost has a full head of hair. It all depends on how you look at it. Everyone has that thing about them that they have had to learn to love--perhaps they're still struggling with it. Through snippets of her own story and interviews with inspiring guests, Lindsey explores the ups and downs of alopecia areata--and other secret super powers.

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This Episode May Contain Creative Rule Breaking ft. Augie Haas

July 27, 2026 • Lindsey Sullivan • Season 1 • Episode 57

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For this episode, Lindsey took her mic on a field trip to sit down with one of her favorite New Yorkers in one of her favorite New York City spots. Augie Haas is a professional trumpeter, composer and teacher who has lent his talents to some of the world’s greatest stages. He's currently a regular member of the orchestra at Aladdin on Broadway. He’s worked with incredible artists like Harry Connick Jr. and RAYE. Lindsey and Augie spoke about his work on RAYE’s incredible sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope. The amazing record is one that transcends genres, and fittingly, Augie and Lindsey spoke a lot about both the uncertainty and the power of creative rule breaking. Augie is also the creator and frontman of Augie Haas + 8, a nonet built on his love of large-ensemble sound. The incredible band plays every second Monday of the month at The Speakeasy on New York's Upper West Side. In addition to his music, Augie is also the author of Build Your Range and Little Augie And His Trumpet.