Strange Talk S4E20 Ep. 120 Perfumery as Alchemy_ the Essence of Time (feat. Sara Josephine Clarke)

This week on Strange Talk: as the airwaves stir and the unknown beckons, Alyx sits down with Sara Josephine Clarke of Moon & Sun Emporium to unravel the mysteries of scent, spirit, and subconscious journeys through fragrance.
Scent is more than just memory—it’s an essence, a presence, a ghost in the air. A single whiff can transport you through time, pulling you into forgotten moments, lost emotions, or even visions of something beyond yourself. We explore how perfume creation becomes an alchemical process, weaving together botanical elements to summon moods, personas, and even entire worlds.Our conversation takes an even stranger turn as we discuss David Lynch, his deep ties to Jungian philosophy and archetypes, and how his dreamlike storytelling parallels the way scent lingers in the subconscious. We also uncover a lesser-known Louisiana cryptid, lurking in folklore’s shadowy corners.This episode is a portal; to the past, to the unknown, and to the strange power hidden in the air around us. Tune in, breathe deep, and step into the mystery.Music for this episode includes the Strange Talk Intro by Star Silk, Escape from LV426 by Karl Casey, and backing tracks by Panda Beats.