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Please Don't Follow Me with Carmen Z

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A deep dive into the music and lyrics of our beloved musical artists, this podcast connects the music we know and love to our own personal journeys. Full of insight, motivation, healing, perspective, humor and much more, it’s like a dance party for your mind! Join Carmen Z as she harmonizes it all! Music unifies us; let’s dance.

Coming to you live from a basement somewhere in Atlanta…where all magical things happen!

From the creative, unique and abstract mind of Carmen F. Zumot comes the inspiring podcast Please Don’t Follow Me with Carmen Z. Check out the trailer for a more in-depth look at the woman behind the voice!

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Ep.28: Video Games +Escapism+ Lana Del Rey

January 14, 2024 23:15 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

Carmen Z steps into her own reality in this episode dedicated to exploring video games, escapism and more music by one of Carmen’s favorite artists, Lana Del Rey.  Always a bit quirky, and definitely obsessed with music, check out another episode by your host Carmen Z! It's a dance party for your mind!  Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Amethyst A Harmoniously Blended Poetry Collection: Light, Love & Madness And more about Carmen Z @ www.carmenfzumot.com

Episode 27: Madonna Whore Complex & the Music of Lana Del Rey

November 11, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Trigger Warning: Sensitive subject matter on sexuality discussed  Carmen Z and special guest Niajah B, her trusted sidekick, do another round of exploring life’s hot topics with more of Lana Del Rey’s lyrics, because Lana is a God. Sigmund Freud, everyone’s favorite Grandfather of psychoanalysis, coined the phrase “Madonna Whore Complex,” to try and make sense of man’s complex relationship with women’s sexuality.  The best way to explain how they harmonize the music and the madness, is to ...

Episode 26: Existential Crisis, Road Trips & the Music of Lana Del Rey

October 29, 2023 21:41 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

What is an Existential Crisis? You’ve heard the term; you’ve likely gone through one yourself and you definitely have been on a road trip and most certainly love the music of Lana Del Rey.  Lana’s music in many ways is the road trip of life, zig zagging us through the beauty and pain of our existence.  Sound deep? You know how we do it here at PDFM with Carmen Z! Join our insightful host, as she harmonizes life with the music we love.  Hang in there, friends, life is full of twists and turns...

Episode 25: Face Up, Face Down & the Music of Drake

October 05, 2023 20:04 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Get your beautiful minds out of the gutter, friends!  Carmen Z isn’t talking about sex positions, she’s discussing phone etiquette and how we may or may not be conscious of how we use our phones, in all the ways we use them, and what that might say about who we are and how we come across to others. Do you put your phone face down or face up?  What might that say about you? Our phones are our third arm.  Along with the lyrics of the powerhouse that is Drake, she gets the hotline bling! Please...

Episode 24: The Female Body, Seduction & the Music of Nicki Minaj

October 02, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

***Warning:  Some lyrics highlighted in this episode may be vulgar for some listeners.  Try and listen with an open mind.*** Carmen Z explores the female body and the art of seduction by lacing in the lyrics of the eccentric and enigmatic powerhouse that is Nicki Minaj.  The feminine physique and all its beautiful powers can be a tool used for tremendous empowerment, and if we aren’t careful, an abuse of power.  In a time where male entitlement and abuse of power are coming into the forefr...

Episode 23: Domestic Violence, Compassion & the Music of Tina Turner

September 19, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB

**Please note this episode may be triggering for some.** Carmen Z takes on a delicate set of subject material related to domestic violence and the theme of compassion while leaning on the lyrics of the late, great, Tina Turner.  Music is the medicine and many of her songs and her personal life story are an anthem for this episode’s message.  Please listen with care.  Carmen Z hopes this discussion provides healing and perspective on a difficult part of the human experience. If you ar...

Episode 22: Languages, Generational Gaps & the Music of The Cold War Kids

September 10, 2023 21:23 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Carmen Z takes on the themes of Languages & Generational Gaps mixing in the lyrics of the band The Cold War Kids with her latest dance party of the mind offering for your ears!  Did you know there are over 7,000 languages in the world?  Why the hell does it seem like we are speaking 8 billion? What language or languages are you speaking and why do you care if everyone else is speaking the same one? Please have a listen as she explores it all! Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Ameth...

Episode 21: The Basement, Movies & the Music of Two Door Cinema Club

July 30, 2023 21:44 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Carmen Z is back in the basement (her podcast studio), where all magical things happen, kicking off her latest batch of episodes aka Season 3 with a little insight as to why she refers to the basement as a “magical” place.  She also discusses why movies play a role and laces it all together with the lyrics by the upbeat music group Two Door Cinema Club. It’s a dance party for the mind, people! Please listen for a quick peek into something magical!  Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empir...

Episode 20: Unconditional Love, Hatred & the music of Bob Marley

April 01, 2023 17:13 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Unconditional love; isn’t it pretty to think so. Carmen Z does a deep dive exploring the concepts of unconditional love, hatred & the music of Bob Marley.  In a world spewing so much hate, in a world desperate for more love, how do we rise above the challenges we face personally and globally so that we may contribute to healing ourselves and others? You cannot fight fire with fire, we cannot hate our enemy, if the world is to succeed.  Emotional intelligence is required as humanity forges fo...

Episode 19: Conflict, Libraries & the Music of Green Day

March 11, 2023 21:51 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Shh!  Quiet in the library! Carmen Z offers an interesting idea on how you might resolve conflict, and yes, a librarian is part of the solution, because nobody fucks with the librarian!  Along with the lyrics of the band Green Day, Carmen offers her usual quirky self to the conversation on how we humans can best resolve our differences along with a poem she wrote, A Conversation with Society & Loved Ones.  Grab your library card and check out her latest episode for wisdom and laughter alike!...

Episode 18: Tarot Cards, Misconceptions & the Music of Kacey Musgraves

February 12, 2023 19:46 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Ah, Tarot Cards, mystical little messages from the Universe, often misunderstood by the masses as a hoax or even downright devilish.  Did you know the beautiful and enchanting singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has her own deck of Tarot Cards she designed?  Carmen Z does a deep dive into the misconception behind these magical cards harmonizing the themes with the lyrics of the artist Kacey Musgraves redefining her own genre.  Life is short, pull a card…and dance on! Check out Carmen F. Zumo...

Episode 17: Strangers, Friends & the Music of The Doors

January 28, 2023 21:56 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

Strangers, friends, enemies, well-intended, ill-intended; sometimes that takes a lifetime to discern. What is the key to navigating all the strange characters that come in and out of our lives?   Carmen Z does a deep dive with a little help from the music of The Doors (Jim Morrision) to shine a light on what she believes is the “answer.” Of course, she’s just one in 8 billion people.  Music is the greatest unifier; let’s dance! Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Amethyst A Harmoniousl...

Episode 16: Dirty Laundry, Unholy & the Music of Sam Smith

January 22, 2023 21:06 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

Dirty laundry piling up?  It’s all around us; so much dirt coming to light in the world around us.  Our governments, religious leaders, the whole damn system, including our own actions in our personal worlds.  It’s time to do some laundry, friends.  Carmen Z’s washer machine broke down and her dirty laundry was piling up.  Along with the lyrics of Sam Smith, Carmen Z does a deep dive into the themes Dirty Laundry, Unholy & the music of Sam Smith.  Have a listen to see how she harmonizes all ...

Episode 15: The Process, Trusting it & Silence

January 08, 2023 21:17 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

It's a brand new year; we made it, world!  Carmen Z is feeling a little creatively blocked.  How about you?  Feeling a bit stuck and in need of trusting the process? Where's the music in this episode? The foundation of the podcast is getting a little shake up today.  Have a listen to learn more about Carmen Z's "process" and "trusting" the energy within, whether blocked or inspired.   Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Amethyst A Harmoniously Blended Poetry Collection: Light, Love & M...

Episode 14: Intimacy, Vulnerability & the Music of Sia

November 13, 2022 17:58 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Intimacy, we want it, we crave it, we are terrified of it.  Carmen Z does a deep dive into the themes of Intimacy, Vulnerability and the Music of Sia.  What is the key to healthy intimacy?  Carmen Z’s perspective may surprise you or help validate what you’ve always known deep down inside of yourself.  Music unifies us; let’s dance! Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Amethyst A Harmoniously Blended Poetry Collection: Light, Love & Madness And more about Carmen Z @  www.carmenfzumot.com

Episode 13: Projecting, Provoking & the Smashing Pumpkins

September 10, 2022 16:50 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

Carmen Z does a deep dive into the themes of Projecting, Provoking and the music of the Smashing Pumpkins.  Anyone else feeling the Full Moon in Pisces energy along with Mercury Retrograde? Let's see how this all harmonizes together and how we may need to surrender to what we cannot control at this time. Music unifies us; let's dance!  Check out Carmen F. Zumot’s book Empire Amethyst A Harmoniously Blended Poetry Collection: Light, Love & Madness And more about Carmen Z @  www.carmenfzum...

Episode 12: Divine Masculine & Feminine & Machine Gun Kelly

August 19, 2022 22:59 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

Carmen Z does a deep dive into the concept of Divine Masculine & Feminine energies-widely discussed these days.  Along with harmonizing the lyrics of the colorful and eccentric musician  Machine Gun Kelly, Carmen will have you looking at Christmas just a little differently and you might even sport a pink, fuzzy coat after listening.  Please listen to hear how this all ties together and her unique perspective on letting your freak flag fly! Music unifies us; let's dance!  Check out Carmen F...

Episode 11: Feeling Crazy, Crazy World & Gnarls Barkley

June 18, 2022 20:29 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

In Carmen Z's first solo episode, she does a deep dive into how the world may seem just a bit crazy these days and how we ourselves might be feeling crazy too.  Gnarls Barkley, the music group made up of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse composed the song Crazy, which has powerful insights helping Carmen to harmonize this episodes' message and provide some perspective that maybe feeling "crazy" isn't such a bad thing after all.  Please listen and check out her unique perspective.  Check out Car...

Episode 10: Safety Rocks, Moods and Nina Simone

March 08, 2022 22:54 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Who is the Sinnerman? Nina Simone aka the “High Priestess of Soul” powerfully delivers in one of her most famous songs, the Sinnerman. Carmen Z and special guest Dan S. who works in private security sit down in “the basement” to discuss the themes of safety rocks, moods and the music of Nina Simone.  Carmen Z asks Dan S. who is the Sinnerman and his answer may surprise you! This question may be on your mind too. A question as old as time. Join in this exploration of lyrics and themes and per...

Episode 9: Divine Timing, Kittens and Doja Cat

February 20, 2022 17:12 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

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 pursu...

Episode 8: Money, Paris and Pink Floyd

October 27, 2021 18:38 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

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 ...

Episode 7: Floods, Men and Led Zeppelin

September 18, 2021 22:47 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

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 ...

Episode 6: Happiness, Addiction and Nirvana/Kurt Cobain

August 31, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

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 wi...

Episode 5: South Park, Mental Health and Britney Spears

August 17, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

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 join...

Episode 4: Bad Grades, Poets and Dave Matthews Band

August 02, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

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” m...

Episode 3: Confidence, Purple, and Prince (the Artist Formerly Known As…)

July 12, 2021 20:03 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

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 ...

Episode 2: Crisis, Tourism and Taylor Swift

July 05, 2021 19:24 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

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 "sh...

Episode 1: Concerts, Sound Therapy and Mumford and Sons

June 24, 2021 17:51 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

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 mi...

Trailer: Please Don't Follow Me with Carmen Z

June 24, 2021 17:22 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MB

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!