The JP Touchette Podcast

In this episode JP interviews Mercedy Miletic-Rahakbauw and Aisha Khan, the founders of Wave Skin Wellness. Wave is a CAP (Cold Atmospheric Plasma) clinic in Bali that specifically treats patients with TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal). The two founders were trained by "Jay" at the Thailand CAP Clinic who has 18 years of experience in treating TSW and dedicated his life selflessly to developing safe and effective treatment.

A mother in Texas, Tanya Gantiva Richards, shares her story about her son JP who has been going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). She followed the doctor's directions exactly and her son only got worse, highlighting the often dangerous and negligent ways that Topical Glucocorticoids have been prescribed to infants.

Kelly Barta is the President of The Internation Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN), and has been through Topical Steroid Withdrawal herself. In this episode, she and JP answer your TSW questions.

Renowned hypnotherapist Yvonne Smith joins JP Touchette to discuss her decades of work with alien abductees. She shares insights from her regression sessions, recurring patterns in abduction experiences, and how trauma manifests in experiencers. With over 30 years of research into alien abductions, Yvonne explains why this phenomenon deserves serious psychological and scientific attention.

Amy Aston (@journey_of_amy), one of the most recognized voices in the Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and eczema communities. Amy shares her powerful story of surviving TSW and using her platform to advocate for awareness and change. Known for her appearance on the UK’s This Morning, Amy has become a source of strength and inspiration for thousands navigating this misunderstood condition.

Inka Teschinská (@atopzivot) shares her powerful journey with eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), and holistic healing. She is currently spearheading a campaign in the Czech Republic to raise awareness for Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Discover hope, insight, and inspiration for skin health and self-empowerment.#Eczema #TSW #TopicalSteroidWithdrawal #HolisticHealing #SkinHealth #InkaTeschinska

Why is the U.S. government still keeping secrets about UFOs? According to Dr. John Blitch — former Delta Force operator, DARPA program manager, and Pershing II Missile Battery Commander — the real reason may have nothing to do with technology… and everything to do with alien abductions.In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Blitch shares his personal abduction experiences, including a telepathic encounter with a 7-foot praying mantis-like being. His message is clear: the abduction phenomenon is the linchpin behind decades of UFO secrecy.We explore why experiencers are often silenced or dismissed, how this ties into larger questions about consciousness and contact, and what this could mean for UFO disclosure going forward.DR. BLITCH'S UPCOMING BOOK:https://www.fearfighter.org/

In this episode, I sit down with Kitt Sullivan, known on Instagram as @healthy_hedon, to talk about his personal journey through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) — a painful and often misunderstood condition caused by the overuse of topical steroids. Kitt shares the raw truth about what it's like to suffer from TSW, and how he found healing. Whether you're experiencing TSW, navigating your own withdrawal, or just want to learn more about this under-recognized medical crisis, this conversation is a must-watch. We cover symptoms, treatments, emotional toll, and how to advocate for change.

Step into the rhythm of the universe with master drummer Maroghini! 🥁✨ In this episode, we explore the power of spiritual drumming, African rhythms, metaphysics, and the esoteric. Maroghini—an internationally renowned percussionist, author, and sound therapist—shares deep insights into the connection between music, the human brain, and transcendental experiences. From ritualistic drumming to sound therapy, this conversation will expand your mind and soul.

Dive into an electrifying conversation with Nathan "Sugarlegg" Aronowitz—musician, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso—on this must-watch podcast! 🎸 With two albums, Ride On and Sugar’s Blues, under his belt, Nathan brings a unique blend of blues, rock, and soul to the table. As the pianist for Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, he’s making waves in the music world with his masterful playing and storytelling. We explore his journey, influences, and the secrets behind his signature sound. Whether you're a fan of live music, guitar mastery, or the creative process behind songwriting, this episode is packed with inspiration and insider knowledge. Don't miss out—subscribe for more deep dives into the world of music!

Noah Winner Miller is a talented drummer who has played with the band Cosmic Country, Freedom Junction (formerly Down Boy), David Graham and more. His album "Recovery Drum" is available on all streaming platforms.

In this compelling episode, former Mayor Kendrys Vasquez shares his family's harrowing experience with Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) after their son Amir's eczema treatment led to unexpected complications. Despite following medical advice, Amir suffered severe Topical Steroid Withdrawal, propelling Kendrys into advocacy for TSW awareness and recognition. Join us as we delve into their journey, discuss the challenges of misdiagnosis, and explore the urgent need for change in dermatological practices.

Kristi Chun is the mother of Colby Chun, a child who 8 years ago went through the horrendous condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal. In this episode we talk about what happened to Colby, how the medical system completely failed him and the Chun family, and the actions Kristi has since taken to raise awareness for TSW and warn other parents before it's too late.

Brendan "Cygnus" James is one of the most well-known Macro Photographers of all time. He is the inventor of the famous Cygnustech Flash Diffuser, which has proved to be an invaluable tool for thousands of people.

Advocate for TSW in your state HERE: https://www.itsan.org/advocate/ JP Touchette is an American drummer and photographer. In the Summer of 2023, JP began Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and is now advocating for the existence of this little-known condition. JP Touchette considers himself a lifelong student and arrives at each opportunity with an eagerness to learn. One is never complete, nor all knowing. To live is to search and discover for we must remain fully open to what the future may hold.

Advocate for the existence of TSW: https://www.itsan.org/advocate/ Decoding Topical Steroid Withdrawal (Guide): https://decodingtopicalsteroidwithdra... JP Touchette is an American drummer and photographer. In the Summer of 2023, JP began Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and is now advocating for the existence of this little-known condition. JP Touchette considers himself a lifelong student and arrives at each opportunity with an eagerness to learn. One is never complete, nor all knowing. To live is to search and discover for we must remain fully open to what the future may hold.

Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist who has her own practice that specializes in skin conditions including TSW. Jennifer is the host of the Healthy Skin show and Skinterrupt.

Dalton Love is a 21-year-old guitarist who reached online and offline fame by showing off his ability to play like the blues and country greats of old. His bands Sweet Diesel, Direwoof and BAS are based in Georgia and are playing shows now!

@Isaac_OWJ is a biology student in Brazil with a passion for reconstructing big cats of the ancient past. We discuss the homotherium cub that was recently discovered and other sabertooth cats.

Kiri Yanchenkov is the founder of Amperna, an innovative skincare company that uses probiotics and takes topical steroid withdrawal into account. Kiri is a survivor steroid withdrawal herself and went through a transformation that brought her to success.

Briana Banos is a TSW survivor and the creator of the documentary "Preventable" and her newest documentary "Still Preventable" is now available to watch for free.

Andrés I. Estrada is a Venezuelan-Canadian filmmaker and a Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema alumni. Currently, Andrés is distributing his first short documentary “Audio y el Caimán” a story about an old farmer in rural Venezuela who swears there's a giant alligator in his pond.

Commander Ian Myles M.D., M.P.H. is an allergist at the National Institute of Health: Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He is the author of the recent pre-print entitled "Topical Steroid Withdrawal is a Targetable Excess of Mitochondrial NAD+" which has been an absolute bombshell in the TSW community.

Aliyah Mohamed is a survivor of TSW and has a specific attribute of her condition called “Hardened Skin” where a thick layer of keratin is formed on the skin. This is caused by constant scratching and the overuse of products like moisturizers on TSW skin which is significantly thinner and more fragile than normal or atopic dermatitis skin. This topic is not well understood even within the TSW community. Aliyah is advocating for it's existence as well as her success with Cold Atmospheric Plasma. 

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman is a certified Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatologist. Her practice, Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions, is an online driven platform where Dr. Friedman treats patients worldwide who suffer from skin conditions that don't respond to conventional Western Medicine. She is one of the very few legitimate practitioners in the world who not only knows about Topical Steroid Withdrawal but has helped many people see impressive healing through her herbal mixtures.

Kelly Barta is one of the foremost advocates for change when it comes to how we treat skin diseases in the United States. She went through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) in 2012. Over the course of 9 years, she was hospitalized and nearly lost her life due to her condition. Since then, she has inspired countless people to rethink the paradigms of dermatology. A former CEO of ITSAN, Manager of Grass Roots Advocacy for the National Eczema Association, and now the President of the Coalition Diseases, Kelly is paving the way for others to speak to their representatives in the government and tell the stories of thousands of people whose lives have been ruined from a preventable disease. To get a signed copy of her book To Eczema With Love, click here: https://toeczemawithlove.com/ Use this downloadable kit to pass a TSW Resolution in your state here: https://www.itsan.org/advocate/

Natalie Wright is a woman from Georgia who has experienced unimaginable pain from one of the most horrible misuses of medicine that has ever emerged. Natalie went to Thailand for Cold Atmospheric Plasma treatment (CAP) and goes into detail on her miraculous transformation during the full 1hr 40 min interview on my new podcast. If you are going through TSW, visit https://www.itsan.org/ to find out more information about the condition and options to get treatment.