The DR & the DJ

We made it through our first episode of Season 3! We are excited to have pulled this off in the new format- live! In the episode, we talked a lot about the mythological animal called “work-life balance” and got real about some of our sacrifices, SNAFUs and the shitshow that is our household much of the time. While recording this podcast live, our producer was hunkered down in Florida during a hurricane and our dog was in a cone recovering from surgery. We mean it when we say the shitshow is real. We also talked a lot about these life rules we all seem to live by. Whether they are inherited by family of origin, pressured from society at large, or something we made up at some point in our lives, we continue to follow them, yet we are miserable. Let's interrupt this! Start questioning your rules and make new ones. We also spoke very candidly about some of their “divorceable conversations” where we have broken the terror barriers and are just as honest as can be with each other and continue to allow the evolution of our marriage and sex life, including changing rules every once in a while. Mark your calendars for noon PT on Wednesdays. There will be live episodes or IG lives to look out for, and we are excited about our Season 3 lineup of guests.  We really appreciate you and all of your support. You are not alone, Amy & John & the DR & the DJ Crew PS. Did you catch the news that we have an upcoming Retreat this Fall? We are going to Desert Hot Springs near Palms Springs for 4 days and 3 nights, with a little Joshua Tree in there. More info and to reserve your spot HERE. *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.

This week, we revist John & Amy's talk with Barrett Martin. Barrett is a percussionist, a writer, a composer & a producer. He has a masters degree in ethnomusicology, received a Latin Grammy for production & is producing a film celebrating the life of Cedell Davis. Barrett was an integral player in the 90's Seattle rock scene & continues to collaborate & operate in the rock n roll world. Barrett's newest book, Stillpoint, is accompanied by a studio record that serves as a soundtrack to a collection of short stories from his youth & world travels. John, Amy & Barrett not only discuss the process of making Stillpoint,  but the parallels of craniosacral practice & the Zen view on the concept of stillpoint. Barrett shares his experience & perspective on the Seattle grunge scene & why current “scenes” may be different, for better or worse. Amy & Barrett talk about the universal healing properties of music & John shares a few life changing moments in which Barrett was unknowingly present.Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for y

In this week's B-side, John & Amy check back in about grief since the last time they spoke soon after his sister's death.  They are there to remind you that you are not alone, grief never ends & to treat others with kindness...including yourself.  You are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for y

This week's guests are Brad/Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard & Brad drummer Regan Hagar.  The two founded Loosegroove records in 1994 where they signed up & coming artists & celebrated a multi-genre roster with a slant to Hip Hop & Rock. Today Loosegroove is still lively & diverse with new releases from the long awaited Painted Shield, Duff Mckagan's The Living, Britney Davis, & Tiger Cub. In this episode, the four discuss why Loosegroove is not just a record label for Stone & Regan, but a vehicle for two friends to share ideas, bond & do something they truly believe in together. We hear why & how Loosegroove operates the way they do & how it lends to their longevity.  Stone & Regan give us some insight into Brad's writing process & we learn why working with Shawn Smith has left a lasting impression on them.  John & Amy open the episode with a discussion on disruption. Why are we subconsciously committed to homogeneity in our personal & group behavior? Amy explains why having a novel approach typically fuels empathy & why it is so important to rethink how we do things both socially & in our professional lives.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. Check out all the Loosegroove artists here. Loosegroove.This episode's featured music is by Tiger Cub.As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for y

In this Bside Dr Amy & John talk about why we may be feeling more anxious & disoriented in our post/late Pandemic return to "normal." Dr Amy offers a few ideas how to navigate this transition & as always John & Amy remind us we are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous MediaMinor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

We had such a great response from our Nicole McNichols episode, we're posting again! Tell your friends! Tell your loved ones! Tell your lovers!This week's guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy & Nicole discuss the significance of touch & physical connection & why it may be more important than ever. They also talk about the role that pornography & BDSM can play in sexual health & how sexual stereotypes permeate purity & pop culture.Amy tells us how masturbation is a healthy facet to a relationship, how stress can reduce our libido.This weeks featured music is by Spirit Award from their record Lunatic House.As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

In this week's B-side, Dr. Amy & DJ John discuss what it means to forgive. John tells a story about his father & when he learned how to accept him for who he was. Amy tells a story about her recent journey around the events of a Parole Hearing for her sister's murderer & the breakthroughs she had with forgiveness. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous MediaMinor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week, John & Amy speak with Chana Ross. Chana is a Pelvic Physiotherapist & Clinic Director at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in Toronto, ON.  She is also a mother of 4 & host of She Has The Audacity, a podcast about women who are entrepreneurs, leaders & mothers that want to leave their mark on the world.  In this episode John, Amy & Chana discuss the connection that is created in postpartum between physical & mental health & the struggles women have that are not outwardly addressed in our culture.  Chana & Amy illustrate the direct relationship between the pelvic floor & the nervous system & how that influences life outside of motherhood.  Chana shares her strategy for managing a very busy life & she tells us why she prefers the word  “birth” over “delivery”.Amy & John start this episode with a story about John neglecting a minor health issue even after 2 doctors (Amy & his therapist) told him to have it looked at. John shares his experience when the issue is finally treated & Amy explains how a minor health problem gone unchecked can lead to a major problem.  John's drama continues when, immediately after his treatment, he has to pick up his soaking wet child at daycare, stop by the pharmacy for his prescription & suffers the side effects of the medication. This week's featured music is by F!RES. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJ Join Dr. Amy for her very popular Perimenopause Nutrition 101 Course. It's the secret to happy healthy hormones in midlife. Registration closes 4/10/22. EARLY BIRD OFFER: Use code:  ESTROGEN100 at check out for $100 off through 4/4/22. Sign up hereFind out the top 20 vinyl records DJ John recommends you have in your vinyl library. Sign up for his list to gain access.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week on The DR & The DJ B-side, Amy & John dive into the wonderful world of self-love, sexual fantasies & demystify the outdated myths surrounding each. Listen & find out why your health might be tied to your fantasies & whether or not you masturbate. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week, John & Amy talk to Seattle rock n roll luminary Kim Warnick. Kim is a founding member, bass player & singer for The Fastbacks & Visqueen. Kim has consistently been a part of the Seattle music scene from the late 70's to present, opening local shows for Joan Jett & The Ramones & touring globally with Seaweed & Pearl Jam. In this episode she shares her experiences growing up in the early Seattle music scene, the relationship to her own drug & alcohol issues & what finally triggered her to get sober. John, Amy & Kim discuss how the loss of a sibling disconnects them from the past & the ways in which they've chosen to move forward from that loss. Kim updates us on The Fastbacks, how Duff Makagen wound up in the band & explains how she keeps her overall positive outlook alive. We open the episode with John's most recent visit to his therapist. He shares why he's feeling overwhelmed & why his therapist's recommendation was simply to take a nap. Amy explains why maneuvering the fine line of self sabotage & self-care is both tricky & important in our day to day living. This week's featured music is by  The Black Tones. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

On this week's B-side, John & Amy discuss their new found super power of grief: Clarity. John talks about how much the few weeks surrounding his sister's death have brought profound clarity to his life & encouraged him to stop tolerating the bullshit. Dr. Amy talks about why this is as we face mortality as our nervous system calibrates to the loss of a loved one & what is the best thing to do with this super power & how to use it. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

Our friend Ben Gibbard was on the show 1 year ago. We'd like to celebrate this anniversary by sharing this wonderful interview.  Ben tells us how, as an ultra runner, he copes with injury, both physically & mentally. We hear about Ben's connection between addiction, fitness & sobriety, & Ben shares his view on the future of live shows & touring. We also hear Proxima B from Ben's 2020 solo release. Be sure to check out Ben's newest endeavor, both curating and performing on Ocean Child, Songs of Yoko Ono (out now). As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJ Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week's guest is Nick Firchau, producer & host of Paternal, a podcast that explores & shares new paths to fatherhood. Nick, Amy & John consider the consequence of not having a positive paternal figure in man's life & how those models are passed down to their own parenting. Amy shares her experience growing up with 13 siblings, the differences between her mothers & fathers parenting workload & how her relationship with her father changed after puberty. They discuss the normalization of therapy, the power of putting ego aside & why the goal of Paternal is to make better, less toxic people.  We open the show with Amy's childhood experience of playing basketball with her brothers & how her shirtless mimicry got her in confusing trouble. Are our dreams death premonitions?  Amy shares her dreams prior to both her siblings deaths & John recounts his dreams following his mother, father & sisters death. This week's featured music is by Blushing from their newest record Possessions on Kanine Records. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

On this week's The DR & The DJ B-Side, John & Amy talk about the recent death of John's sister just a few days ahead of recording this podcast. John tells the story of her struggle with alcohol & an eating disorder. They go over the dos & don'ts of helping someone going through the grieving process or struggling with a loved one dealing with addiction.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Get 25% off with discount code: DRWUNDER25Minor Figures was created by people who love coffee, for people who love coffee. Try Minor Figures Barista Oat with 20% off when you use the code DRANDDJ at us.minorfigures.com or find us in your local grocery store

This week John & Amy talk with Dr. Erika Bonilla, a Chiropractor,  triathlete, ultra-marathoner & a specialist in menstruating endurance athletes.  She is also a proud homeschool mom, self-taught knitter, salsa dancer & tequila drinker. Dr Erika shares her experience running a 55 kilometer race, her upcoming 50 MILE race & how logistics & adventure play a role in her drive to run long distance races. She tells us why she looks at her athleticism as a privilege & not something she “should” do. John, Amy & Erika discuss the influence of self-worth & accountability on their physical health & why letting go of certain fitness strengths opens opportunities for new physical challenges. Dr. Erika explains how a menstrual cycle can guide fitness success & shows us a few practical ways she consistently keeps fitness a fundamental part of her life.We open with a story of how John's oldest friend predicted the future of his previous marriage & why John appreciates his honesty & loyalty over the span of their long relationship. Amy shares her teenage friendship experiences, why life felt dark & a little unsafe, & how she came to have fewer friends than her peers. John &Amy talk about what their social relationships are like as adults & how they maneuver with kids & jobs. This week's featured music is by La Luz from their record newest record on Hardley Art. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not AloneWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, Amy and John get real about arguing and navigating your relationship, especially when one of them is ADHD. They discuss how the solution is to understand what your partner needs and understand not the language of love but the language of the nervous system. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week's guest is Johnny Marr. Since co-founding The Smiths, Johnny has gone on to perform, write & play guitar with a long list of luminary bands & projects that include Modest Mouse, The The, The Pretenders, Blondie, The Cribs & Talking Heads. Johnny has contributed & worked closely with Hans Zimmer on film scores for Inception, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & most recently No Time To Die, the newest James Bond film. In addition, Johnny has consistently released & supported solo records, with the newest release Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, out February 25th. John, Amy & Johnny discuss the role that perception takes in his song writing, the sense of community between him & his audience & why he's more comfortable fronting a band than solely playing guitar. Amy & John share their views on human “vibration,” it's relation to health, & Johnny describes its presence in the “How Soon Is Now''  riff. Johnny tells why he doesn't tout the puritanical version of sobriety & of course, John & Johnny talk about their shared obsession, running.Our episode opens with John & Amy's reflection on the similarities between the human species. Amy questions her age appropriateness of body piercing & they both share their own experiences of having various body parts pierced. They also discuss how human struggle can shape our similarities. This week's featured music is by Johnny Marr, from his new record Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, out February 25th. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, DR Amy & DJ John discuss WTF "Mindful Drinking" is. Mindful drinking is a lifestyle & a movement for those who are mild to moderate drinkers who want to practice a sense of ritual & mindfulness around alcohol consumption. Mindful Drinking would not be suitable for anyone in recovery or who may need a recovery/ sobriety program. Dr Amy discusses the various stages of alcohol use from beneficial, to casual/ non-harmful, to problematic use & then to chronic dependence. Both Dr Amy & DJ John share personal stories of drinking mindfully.... or not. Tune in for a new way to think about how & why we drink & what questions to ask ourselves. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week John & Amy talk with Kevin Whelan. Kevin is a singer, guitarist & founding member of The Wrens. Kevin shares his experience of The Wrens as a band that “never made it” & the dynamic that guides this lifelong project that may or may not be broken up. John, Amy & Kevin discuss the mythical status of The Wrens & the reason & culture surrounding the bands last record Meadowlands.  We also hear about the influence of Kevin's kids on his new record Aeon Station (Sub Pop Records) & his plans for live performance in the near future. Our episode opens with John's story of a breakup in the 1990's, the cliches involved & how it left him stranded at a roadside diner. Next, Amy elaborates on relationship chemistry, toxicity & the importance of gratitude & honoring oneself when a connection is broken. This week's featured music is by ​​Kevin Whelan. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to go into the New Year with forgiveness, compassion, self-acceptance, consistency & optimism. This is the toolbox you'll need to take on those New Year resolutions. You'll also need to harness all those rainbows & unicorns & be realistic about the year ahead. Amy & John also talk about some of the things that made 2021 not as awful as you may think as well as what they are hoping for in the year ahead--it involves pickleball, sunshine, taking breaks and looking at things not as bad & good but as cause & effect. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week John & Amy talk with Barrett Martin. Barrett is a percussionist, a writer, a composer & a producer. He has a masters degree in ethnomusicology, received a Latin Grammy for production & is producing a film celebrating the life of Cedell Davis. Barrett was an integral player in the 90's Seattle rock scene & continues to collaborate & operate in the rock n roll world. Barrett's newest book, Stillpoint, is accompanied by a studio record that serves as a soundtrack to a collection of short stories from his youth & world travels. John, Amy & Barrett not only discuss the process of making Stillpoint,  but the parallels of craniosacral practice & the Zen view on the concept of stillpoint. Barrett shares his experience & perspective on the Seattle grunge scene & why current “scenes” may be different, for better or worse. Amy & Barrett talk about the universal healing properties of music & John shares a few life changing moments in which Barrett was unknowingly present. We open the episode with a story about John & Amy's son and his connection to past lives at a very young age. Next, they discuss their viewpoint of organized religion & how their respective religious upbringing, or lack thereof, influences their views on their personal spirituality now. Also, why a curiosity of spirituality &/both science is healthy, eye opening & can enlighten on a practical level. This week's featured music is by Barrett Martin. Theme music by Michael Lerner.  Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John's word of the (holi)day is "Enmeshment".   Enmeshment is a relationship system where members are expected to think, feel, and believe certain ways, based upon spoken or unspoken rules for interaction.  That form of relationship ultimately prevents true independence.   Sound familiar?  Happy Holidays!  Tune in to hear some of John & Amy's reasons why we keep going back to toxic family members and some tools to help you break away from the damage they are inflicting on you. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week's guest is Wazhma Samizay.  Born in the U.S. to Afghan parents, Wazhma has had the unique experience of growing up in Afghanistan, Paris, & the both the east & west coasts of the U.S., finally settling in Seattle as a young adult.  For nearly 20 years she has owned & operated Retail Therapy, a retail shop in Seattle's capitol hill neighborhood that also serves as an art gallery & community gathering space. Recently, Wazhma & her sister have been taking on the task of helping Afghani friends & artists leave Afghanistan following 20 years of U.S. occupation.  John Amy & Wazhma discuss why Afghanistan has a territorial history of fighting & the consequence of putting a higher value on resources than human life.  Also, Wazhma breaks some stereotypes of women's freedom in Muslim countries & tells us why conversation & connection are so important to her shop, art gallery & community.Our episode begins with John's reflection on his stint as a single parent in New York City & the unexpected stress that it brought.  He also shares his divorce experience, why perseverance is important throughout the process & how it changed his perspective on relationships.  Amy tells us why divorce is often a good thing & commiserates with John in the early stages of their relationship.This week's featured music is by Margo Cilker. Theme music by Michael Lerner.  Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

On this week's B-sides Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to survive the winter blahs…. a common feeling, especially in the PNW. During dark & cold days people feel an increase in anxiety, depression, a lack of motivation & in general can just feel sad. The holidays can help or hurt this for people. Tune in to hear about 7 things you can do! Also, Amy & John challenge us all to a walking challenge for December! Only rules are you walk outside daily for a minimum of 10 min. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjTheme music by Michael Lerner. Other tunes by Palm Fraud. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.You are not alone. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Wunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

This week John & Amy speak with Renee Erickson. Renee is a James Beard award winning Seattle based chef &  restaurateur, owning & operating a family of restaurants under the umbrella of Sea Creatures. Renee has published two beautifully written & designed cookbooks. The first, A Boat, a Whale, a Walruswon a 2015 PNB book award & her newest book, Getaway, Food and Drink to Transport Youwas selected as the #1 cookbook of 2021 by Amazon. John, Amy & Renee address the general exhaustion that came with operating a restaurant in the pandemic & the responsibility that they have to their staff. Renee shares her process & the challenges of writing The Getaway& how aesthetic plays a role in both her books & restaurant design. We learn how Renee contributes to a better food system through Smart Catch, a sustainably sourced seafood program & we learn how a trip to Rome in her 20's changed her career path from artist to chef. This week's episode celebrates travel. John & Amy discuss the benefits of travel & why it is so important to them and their perspective health. Amy shares an unlikely coincidence while living & working in Thailand & John talks about their trip to a nude resort in Mexico & how it changed his view on human acceptance. We also hear about a family trip to India that found them on unplanned & very long cab ride near the Pakistan border. This week's featured music is by Ducks Ltd. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not AloneThe DR & The DJWunderground makes the world's most delicious mushroom coffee and tea. Created with efficacious, organic adaptogenic mushrooms, Wunderground's products are crafted to inspire moments of Wunder from day to night. The world's new normal asks us to carry an unbearable weight of stress and worry, and Wunderground wanted to create something that helps to ease that burden. At its core coffee is connection, and these days we need it more than ever. Discount Code: DOCTORWUNDER

In this inaugural B-SIDES episode for Season 2, Dr. Amy Lindsey & DJ John Richards discuss one of their favorite topics: SEX.  Amy discusses creating a habit of sex while John quizzes her on favorite positions, most overrated sex locations & more.Don't miss this short & sweet B-side. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Support for the Doctor and the DeeJay comes from Wunderground, the world's most delicious adaptogenic mushroom coffee and tea made with premium everything, obsessively crafted to taste as great as it makes you feel. Every product comes with your happiness guaranteed for 30 days. Find them at Wunderground coffee dot com and at the Wunderground Cafe in Seattle's Capitol Hill.

Hello & welcome back to the first episode of Season 2!In the spirit of the fall & winter seasons, this episode's theme is death & grief. This week, John & Amy speak to Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, ND BCB BCB-HRV. Dr. Brad is a Naturopathic Physician practicing in Seattle. He is the creator of  The Breath Space, a training program that uses the power of breath to transform health, & has been a clinical supervisor for mind-body medicine/biofeedback & core clinical faculty at Bastyr. John, Amy & Dr. Brad discuss living with grief & why it is important to our living selves to accept the inevitability that we all face, death. Dr Brad shares his experience & research with hospice patients & how managing the HIV clinic at Bastyr impacted his outlook on dying & grief. We also learn that grief is not exclusive to a death experience & how to remove the power of vulnerability in order to make people in our community feel safe. First, we check in with John & Amy. Their marriage, their children, Life On Mars & the general temperature of their lives since the last episode of Season 1. Also, John & Amy's share their individual experience with death & dying, both in the past & ongoing. What do we do, consciously & unconsciously, to make ourselves feel safe when we experience death? Amy shares how she's deals with grief & John shows us his understanding of the levels of grief & how it is important in the acceptance & health of death.  This weeks featured music is Lea Porcelain. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Additional Music by Palm Frauds.  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not AloneSupport for the Doctor and the DeeJay comes from Wunderground, the world's most delicious adaptogenic mushroom coffee and tea made with premium everything, obsessively crafted to taste as great as it makes you feel. Every product comes with your happiness guaranteed for 30 days. Find them at Wunderground coffee dot com and at the Wunderground Cafe in Seattle's Capitol Hill.

In this final episode of Season 1, John & Amy speak with Joleen Hughes. A native of Seattle, Joleen grew up in the 90's music scene, not only participating as a fan, but promoting & booking shows at the height of the grunge explosion. Next, she joined Seattle's "other industry,” technology, working with one of the first music streaming services. After 10 years, she left the tech world to pursue a career in law & eventually opened her own media law firm, Hughes Media Law.  To top it all off, Joleen is a romance novelist & has her own podcast, The Lawyer Who Rocks.  John, Amy & Joleen discuss her dynamic career history, the root of her drive, & how each facet of her career path is intertwined & strengthens life's next steps. Amy & John begin the episode with Amy's story of getting fired from her temp job. It involves pornography, its dramatic, but it's not what you think.  Next, John tells us how he may have forced his own firing & what role a historic Seattle Mariners game may have played in his subsequent employment termination. Staying on the career tip, Amy & John remind us that there is not ONE formula for career success, people with multiple careers are often happier & they revisit the “skill strength” tests from their high school years. We close with Amy's view on masturbation, why it's important & how the American “shame cloud” influences our sexual health. This week we feature & celebrate Michael Lerner.  Not only does Michael write our theme music, he's released several records as Telekinesis. We hear from his latest record, Effluxion. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not AloneThe DR & the DJ

This week on The DR & the DJ podcast, we feature B-sides to Health, with Dr. Amy LindseyToday I'm offering positive feedback, as we all could use some. I often think about how the laws of physics apply to our health & habits. The laws of inertia & momentum work together. Inertia is an unchanged state. Could be still, could be in steady motion. Momentum is what uses force to change the state. In other words, we use some momentum to change our state, & inertia will keep us steadily going... You are the external force to change.Here's 5 activities that have a positive feedback loop.1. SleepSleep begets sleep. The more we hone this craft & prioritize it, the more quality sleep we are likely to have, & the easier it becomes to get good, regular sleep.2. MovementThe more we move our bodies consistently, the more likely we are to be motivated to move. The flip side to this is: the more we stay sedentary, the more sedentary we are. The more we move, the easier it becomes.3. RestThe more we find the time & space to rest, the more we will be sure we find the time & space to rest. There are endless studies that show that productivity is proportional to how much we rest. Consider Yerkes Dodson Law. This law states that if we are Stressed & Restless, we are distracted & not productive. If we are bored & tired, we are also not productive. Being in balance of focused & engaged, in between bored/tired & stressed/restless, is the most productive. I think most people are stressed & restless & not resting ENOUGH. Give yourself some grace & permission to take a break.4. NourishmentThe more we nourish our minds & bodies, the more likely we are to choose nourishment over deprivation & shame. So what am I talking about here? Could be your relationship to food/ nutrition. You could be a victim of diet culture where you think size & shape is synonymous with healthy. Maybe you are in a cycle of diets that deprive you & then you say "fuck it" & "go off" your diet & enter a shame cycle. Or maybe this has something to do with complaining & gossiping or other habits that are the opposite of nourishment & make you feel bad. Choose nourishment.5. SexThe more we learn what pleasures us, the more likely we are to seek out pleasuring ourselves. This can be with ourselves or with partner(s). Sometimes it's about getting back in the habit of orgasms. Get a little momentum if you need by working on yourself first before involving the dynamics of a partner.You are not alone.AmyThe DR & the DJ Reminder: Nothing in this email or in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.

On this week's episode, we hear from singer & actor Colin Donnell. Colin has been active on both Broadway & television for most of his life, ranging from dramatic television roles like NBC's Chicago Med to the Broadway production of Cameron Crowes Almost Famous. Though work slowed down for him in 2020, Colin was not idle. He completed a record for his project The Nineteen Twenty with his friend & collaborator Brian Usifer & most importantly, experienced the birth of his child during a pandemic which did not go without complications. Amy, John & Colin discuss the "good side" of social media, the importance of being open to talk about mental health, & how a combination of music, exercise & meditation proves to be a successful, holistic approach to coping with life's stressors.  John starts the episode with his experience of one of parents most frightful tasks, teaching your teen to drive. He also reaches into his past to share his early driving experience, which is not without a few insightful facts for Amy.  Amy gives us the lowdown on the under education of menstruation. She breaks down the monthly cycle & tells us how scheduling activities around each phase of the cycle can change & improve one's life.  Everyone can meditate. Amy & John share how & why they meditate & the variety of benefits & versions of meditation there are for our over stressed, unfocused humans.  This week's featured music is by The Nineteen Twenty  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. The DR & the DJ  Theme by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media 

John Richards here with the latest DJ Prescription. Today we diagnose a nearly post-pandemic mixed tape need. 3 songs that you would slap on a tape for anyone coming out of this shit show & hoping for better days.  Good news, every artist you know or don't know yet is also coming out of this & they have the songs.  The songs that are going to see us though this.   1. Strand of Oaks "Galacticana" "I believe that ecstasy happens when we all get together" sings Strand of Oaks frontman Tim Showalter.  "Standing Right in front of me, feeding off the energy together.” This song is THE song coming out of the pandemic to celebrate being together.  2. Amyl & The Sniffers "Guided By Angels" Out of Australia, this driving song was half written before the pandemic during the fires down there & this & the rest of the new album during the pandemic. It's a song influenced by the world changing all around you. Which it is, for all of us.   3. Torres "Don't Go Putting Wishes In My Head" The new album is a contender for album of the year. Mackenzie Scott, the artist behind Torres said she wanted to channel her intensity into something positive, life-saving & joyous.  Something we are all trying to do.  Grab those & grab those albums when they come out. We will make it out of this together & music, as always, will lead us to the light.  Make sure to follow us on IG @thedrandthedj & hit us up if you need a DJ Doctor to prescribe you any music.JohnThe DR & the DJ

This week's guest is Jodi Milstein, a psychotherapist from Los Angeles who works with musicians, bands & creative types. Before her second career as a therapist, Jodi spent 15 years in management at A&M records. Jodi shares what she learned in the music industry & how that drove her to a career in mental health. Amy & Jodi discuss bridging the gap of music & health & John addresses the stress & hardships touring & early success may put on young, up & coming artists.John opens this episode with his story as a Zune ambassador, introducing Bill Gates on the device's unveiling & how that & other public appearances came back to help & haunt him later. John & Amy share their views on what it takes to ignore naysayers & continue on doing what you truly want as your true self.Amy gives us a few tips & tells us how consistency & a “slow & low” approach may be helpful when trying something new or dealing with criticism or failure. This week's featured music is by Nation of Language.  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ  This weeks featured music is Nation of Language. Theme song Micheal Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at https://www.ruinousmedia.com/podcasts

Happy Friday!Today on Dr. Amy Lindsey's B-sides to Health, we are going to discuss Mood & Food....Everyone knows that ice cream makes you feel better. & most people would agree they feel better instantly with some chocolate. Now if you go Chocolate Ice-cream? You can't lose.... right?While this instant sugar hit is a classic example of food that makes you feel good in the moment, let's dive deeper into nutrients that support your nervous system & may play a role in mental health!Some people who experience fatigue, sluggishness, lack of motivation, anxious thoughts & depressed mood have nutrient deficiencies! That's right. The body may not have enough of what it needs to make the chemicals in our brains that have an effect on mood.Many of the chemicals in our bodies that have an effect on mood are known as Neurotransmitters. A couple of the most famous neurotransmitters are Dopamine & Serotonin. Dopamine is a "feel good" hit to our brains. It also motivates us to seek food. Serotonin helps us feel safe & also is correlated with feeling good. Having low amounts of serotonin can lead to sugar cravings, anger, aggressiveness & a depressed mood.Neurotransmitters such as Serotonin & Dopamine are made from amino acids & undergo processes that involve the help of several minerals & vitamins. Dopamine is derived from the amino acid, Phenylalanine. Serotonin is derived from the amino acid, Tryptophan. Both are essential amino acids, meaning we must get them from food. Our bodies don't make them on our own.What do we do to make sure we get enough amino acids & enough vitamins & minerals to make our Neurotransmitters?1. Eat plenty of protein throughout the day. Proteins contain a variety of amino acids for the body to use. 2. Make sure you have enough B-vitamins in your diet as they play essential roles in your body transforming those amino acids into neurotransmitters3. Get enough minerals in your diet. A great source of Magnesium, Calcium, Iron & Zinc can be found in Green Leafy vegetables such as Swiss Chard, Kale, & Collard Greens. Be sure to eat with an acid on them such as lemon juice or balsamic vinegar to pull the minerals out.4. Go easy on the sugar first thing in the morning & late at night. While sugar cravings are super common, they are usually telling us that we need to eat something, but not necessarily sugar! It's our body telling us it needs nutrients. Grab a high protein snack instead.5. Eat plenty of fiber. Did you know that we have a whole microbiome of bugs living in our gut? Their preferred food is fiber. Our microbiome is responsible for making most of our Serotonin for our body!As you all know I'm a big fan of balance. So eat your green leafy vegetables, your protein, B-vitamins & fiber... but also... go for that bowl of chocolate ice-cream! You don't need any research to tell you it makes you feel better. Have a great week!

This week's guest is Guy Maddison. Guy is not only the multi-band, multi-instrumentalist bass player for the mighty Mudhoney, he's worked as a registered nurse at Seattle's Harborview Medical center for the past 20 years. At the height of the pandemic, Guy was re-assigned to Covid-19 management duties that ran the gamut from initial patient testing to overall staff safety. Guy takes us through the stress & adversity the hospital had to maneuver through the pandemic & why their work is truly a team effort.  John, Amy & Guy also discuss the difficulties nursing in a pandemic had on his personal life, both with family, & his second love, Rock n Roll.We open this episode with two stories from the car. First, John hits the wall of frustration in traffic after all but one of his routes home is blocked off by either a broken bridge, a draw bridge or road maintenance. Luckily, Amy is in the car with him to talk him down & show him the light to stressless driving.  Second, John & Amy share their separate experiences in dealing with, witnessing, & committing.... roadkill. John & Amy have a friend who's a Monk. Find out why they call him the "rebel monk" & what's its like to have him & 11 fellow monks at the house for a 4-day visit.  Amy shares her view on forgiveness & how the "& both" philosophy can help us find empathy & joy in life.  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. This weeks featured music is Mudhoney & The Bricklane. Theme song Micheal Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at https://www.ruinousmedia.com/podcastsThank you to our sponsors:IZotope. The show uses Izotope's audio plug ins and software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club and Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for your celebration or everyday healthy food choices. Use code “DR&DJ” at the West Seattle store checkout for 25% off.

Today's Prescription is for new music because discovering new music is a life-saving activity.  Think of all the music that's yet to be made.  Think of all the shows you've yet to attend.  Think of all the words that have yet to be sung or spoken that may speak to you.   The first thing I want to prescribe is the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.This 8-piece brass ensemble consists of eight sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran (CORE-IN).  Their music style ranges from hip hop to jazz & funk. They call it "Hypnotic NOW music." As brothers growing up, they would have rehearsals in their living room where they would wake up every day at 6am & play their horns before school. They got their name performing in train stations for daily commuters. They were called "hypnotic," & that's where that came from. Their new release is called "This is a Mindfulness Drill" & this track "Soon it will be fire" featuring Moses Sumney may just be my favorite song so far this year.  ------- The next artist I want you to listen to every day is Ambar Lucid & her new EP "Get Lost in the Music." Ambar who was born in NJ to a Dominican Mother & Mexican Father started singing at the age of 5, she is totally self-taught on piano, guitar, & Ukulele. Left high school for LA to pursue music & sings in both English & in Spanish.  The title track is one OF the jams of the summer.  It's a nod to 60's psychedelica with a push for self-love & empowerment & its catchy as hell. ------- Your third remedy for a lack of discovery is Amythyst Kiah (KEE-AH).  She's just released her debut album "Wary & Strange." A mix of roots & old time music, she also performed as a member of Our Native Daughters (who by the way is someone you should look up). Black Myself earned a Grammy nomination for best American roots song & won song of the year at the Folk Alliance International Awards.   ------- That's three out of a thousand I could recommend to you.  Start there & stay close to the DR&DJ podcast.  You can also follow me on Instagram @Djjohnrichards to keep up with me & these other 997 artists I didn't have time to mention here.  Also follow us @thedrandthedj & send us questions & comments, we'd love to hear from you!-JohnThe DR & the DJThank you to our sponsors:IZotope. The show uses Izotope's audio plug ins and software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club and Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.The Flying Apron. Serving Seattle communities for over 18 years, Flying Apron is the “go to” specialty bakery & café for your celebration or everyday healthy food choices. Use code “DR&DJ” at the West Seattle store checkout for 25% off.

Let's talk about human connection.  It's no surprise that the global pandemic has created an opportunity for a large percentage of the population to live in isolation. This includes those living alone & those living with others. In both cases, we have been cut off from regular interactions with many people whether strangers or those we love. People are lonelier than they have ever been.  Though many of the precautions & stay home orders may have been necessary to keep us safe from a contagious & deadly virus all year, it hasn't been without emotional consequence.  Isolation increases loneliness & loneliness has been proven to increase all-cause mortality in a population. When we think of all-cause mortality, we think of things like blood pressure or smoking, but we don't think of the lack of human connection as a contributing factor.  Research has proven time & time again that we heal better & faster when we have community. When we have human connection.  Humans need connection & I'd argue that it is as fundamental to our survival as food, water & shelter. We need each other. We need our flock, our herd, our pack. When we are faced with a solution to our health struggles… a clear path to wellness, & we don't seem to get well, despite there being an adequate treatment protocol, research has discovered that the top reasons for this involve trauma, lack of support- whether economically or socially, being fearful of change (even if for the better), and also a lack of purpose in life. Those who have a clear purpose, plenty of support economically & socially & a willingness to change, tend to heal up faster.  Our culture continues to focus on individuality & personal uniqueness. While I would say this is important for people to find their personal truth & do everything they can to be true to themselves as a path to health, we also need to acknowledge that we barely can exist without each other. Fundamentally our brains are wired to work as a group. Feeling connected to other human beings engages our parasympathetic nervous system. It helps us feel safe. It engages the part of our nervous system we use for digesting food, resting & even mating or having sex. It is fundamental to health & healing. When we don't feel connected to other humans we often do not feel safe & instead feel a need to flee, escape, or even fight. This is our sympathetic or “fight or flight” nervous system engaged. Here's something we can do to see how strong & flexible our nervous system is: Place two fingers on your pulse- either your carotid pulse in your neck or your radial pulse at your wrist.  Take a deep breath in. Hold for 2 seconds, then exhale slowly, not forcing the air out. Did your heart rate increase when you inhaled? It should've. Did it decrease substantially when you exhaled? If the variation between the two is more pronounced, the more flexible our nervous system is. In other words, the more we can switch between perceived danger or actual danger & actual safety & human connection.  Feeling disconnected? Maybe just start by listening to your favorite song. What do the lyrics say? What about the song makes you feel connected? Remember, someone wrote that song. Another human being. Part of your pack. Reach out to someone you love. Let them know you love them. They may need the connection as much as you do. And finally, find one thing you can do daily to find human connection. Maybe it's 10 minutes of playing with your child, or a walk with your spouse, or maybe it's finding that 3rd place- somewhere to hang out & connect to people that is not where you live or where you work. One step at a time.  You are not alone. AmyThe DR & the DJ

This weeks guest is CEO of Sub Pop records & good friend of John & Amy, Megan Jasper. Megan tells us how she landed in Seattle & at Sub Pop in the late 1980's. John & Amy & Megan discuss sexism in the music industry, the importance of exercise in dealing with grief & the role passion plays in keeping a small business afloat for over 30 years. Megan also tells us  why pets of all shapes & sizes have brought great pleasure to her life.This episode opens with Johns experience of how a simple errand across town can turn into a vomity & bloody Seinfeldian experience. Amy gives us her perspective on diet culture, how it specifically targets women, & how changing the conversation from calorie counting to nourishment is a healthier option for personal nutrition.   This weeks featured music is by Chai.   Their new record Wink is out now on Sub Pop Records.    As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. https://thedrandthedj.com/ Music by Chai. Theme song by Micheal Lerner. Listen to more podcast at Ruinous Media. Thank you to our sponsors:IZotope. The show uses Izotope's audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Today's prescription is for new music to discover. When I have been at my lowest of lows & needed something to keep me going, new music has always been a life saver. I can't imagine not waking up & discovering a new band or a new song nearly every day. I think about that live show I might miss or the telling of a friend about an amazing band or in my case, playing it on the show.  I want to alert you to three new things you might not know about, all very different, all very new. The first one is from France, they are called "La Femme." They have been around since 2010, releasing their first album in 2013. Their music has been described as synthetic & hypnotic, mixing coldwave, punk, dance & pulling from musical influences from Velvet Underground to Kraftwerk. Their third album Paradigmes, introduces them to an international audience & this song "Divine Creature" is one of my favorites. The second one is Indianapolis band "Karate, Guns and Tanning.” First off, one of the weirdest band names which means one of the better band names out there, this band you can't tie down to one genre. Its goth, its riot grrrl at times, it’s got a 80s vibe at others & at the heart of it is energy with empowering lyrics & a record that is a fun ride start to finish. Here's the song "BadLands" from their "Concrete Bleach" Album. Dave Lingquest of Pattern Magazine describes their music as "enough attitude ammunition to suggest its the lost soundtrack to the 1994 film "Natural Born Killers" The last one is Italian shoegaze band "New Candys.” Hailing from Venice, this band may be new to you but they've been making music since 2008. Described as dark modern rock n roll, fans of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club or Ride or the Jesus & Mary Chain will LOVE their new record "Vyyvd".  Here's my favorite off the new record, "Twin Mime."That's three things you should track down right now & as we see what a world without live music is & how much we rely on music to get us through tough times, if you want to support bands go to their bandcamp pages & support them more.  Streaming is fine but backing these bands is how they keep making music & YOU keep discovering it. - John, The DR & the DJ

John & Amy open this episode with a few ridiculous stories of wedding ring mishaps. We also get their view on the symbolism of a wedding ring & what to do with a ring from a past relationship.This week’s guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy & Nicole discuss the significance of touch & physical connection & why it may be more important than ever. They also talk about the role that pornography & BDSM can play in sexual health & how sexual stereotypes permeate purity & pop culture.Amy tells us how masturbation is a healthy facet to a relationship, how stress can reduce our libido.This weeks featured music is by Spirit Award from their record Lunatic House.As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ 

This week on Amy’s B-sides to Health we talk about the bugs we live with. There are over one million bugs that live on & in us! This includes bacteria, fungi, protozoa & viruses. Ever heard of E.coli? You've probably heard of it in a negative way, such as food contamination. We have E. coli that live in our colon! So long as the E. coli is in the colon we are good! If it makes its way to the urinary tract.... hello Urinary tract infection! If it makes its way into the blood... NOT GOOD.In this episode, we focus on the bugs in our gut. The bugs that live in our digestive tract. This is called our gut microbiome. Having a diverse & balanced microbiome is key to health! It influences nutrient absorption, & thus nutrient deficiencies, the state of our immune system, food intolerances, & even autoimmune disorders! Scientists are finding that autoimmune diseases are highly influenced by our gut microbiome & in fact they are finding evidence that the gut microbiome may have more influence on autoimmune diseases than DNA! This is still being researched.So what happens if we don't have a diverse & balanced microbiome in our gut? This leads to dysbiosis. Our immune system is not functioning well, our autoimmune disorders flare, we can develop food sensitivities & even our hormone health is disrupted. There is even a strong link between having a diverse & balanced gut microbiome & one's ability to survive cancer treatments. This is a heavy area of research currently. People with more diverse & more balanced gut microbiomes have better prognosis.So how to keep that gut microbiome healthy? Eat lots of fiber! It's the preferred food of our gut bugs! They love vegetables, onions, leeks & garlic as some examples. Cut back on processed sugars & alcohol. Some of the bugs LOVE the sugar & alcohol so much that they grow too much & crowd out other helpful bacteria! Remember we want diverse & balanced! No overcrowding!While it might alarm you that you have over a million bugs who live on & in you, make friends with them! They are integral to your health! AmyThe DR & the DJ Nothing in this email is meant as medical advice. Ask your own doctor about this & anything you read in emails from The DR & the DJ.

In episode 6, we open with John & Amy's take on our smart phones ability to "hear" us & why funny sex may lead to a funny child.  Amy also shares the horrific experience of being caught in the act by one of their children. This weeks guest is guitarist & lead vocalist of The Lumineers, Wesley Shultz. Long time friends, John, Amy & Wesley catch up after over a year of not seeing each other & find out what Wesley's been doing in his non-touring home life. They discuss the power of productively & how it is key to psychological health & how cell phones & social media control our lives. Wesley shares his experience of recording the covers record Vignettes & why he thinks breaking down a song to the bare bones can expose the essence of the initial songwriting seed. He also tells us how much joy sharing his music brings him & why the role of empathy is important in song writing.  Last, John & Amy give Wesley a lesson in organizing vinyl.  John & Amy share their favorite rock shows & what it meant to both their relationship & their relationship with their kids.  They also give us a little veteran advice on the best & healthiest way to see a show so everyone involved can have a great time. This weeks featured music is by Jeremiah Fraites from his record Piano Piano. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ Music by Jeremiah Fraites, Theme song by Micheal Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinousmedia.comThank you to our sponsors:IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

This week’s prescription is for the funk & for the soul. As we head into the warmth of the spring & the summer & light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, we need to start thinking about getting our groove on & I have three bands I want to prescribe for you to play loud, play proud & never sit still to.  The first are the pride of Seattle Washington, the True Loves. Beginning in 2014 as a jam band between three of the city’s best players drummer David McGraw, bassist Byant Moore & I believe the best guitar player in this city, Jimmy James has turned into a 7 piece that never disappoints.  Their new record out on May 28th is called Sunday Afternoon. Here’s one of the first singles from it, Did it Again. Here’s some more True Loves from the new record, a song called “Yard Byrds”Now, let’s keep it in the Jimmy James family.  Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio which also features Jimmy on guitar have a new release out “I Told You So.” Here’s “Cold as Weiss.” Their soul-jazz “feel good” vibe is THE perfect soundtrack for summer, their live show is always a party & their live sessions have over 7 million views on You Tube for good reason. Their mix of 1960’s organ jazz may remind you of Jimmy Smith, here’s their tribute to Jimmy called “Jimmy’s Groove.”My third recommendation is for you to find you some Menahan Street Band out of Brooklyn & get their first release in a decade “The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band”, this is my favorite from it called “The Starchaser.” The members of this band have played with Sharon Jones, the Budos Band, Antibalas & others & is well worth your time.  Here’s another one from them, “Snow Day.”Alright that’s three bands that bring the funk & the soul & I recommend you also play these on vinyl from beginning to end, the way one should listen to music & support the bands.  JohnThe DR & the DJThank you to our sponsors:Caddis. They make awesome reading glasses and blue light blockers. These things are cool. Get 15$ off with code DRDJ15OFF with a minimum purchase of $95 at caddislife.com. IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins and software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club and Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Episode 5 opens with an update of John & Amy's bar, Life on Mars.  They share their experiences of trying to operate & re-open a business during the pandemic & the financial & safety issues that come along with it.  John also tells us the real difference between being a local TV personality vs. a popular radio DJ.  We hear how John & Amy organize & pull off their child's Minecraft themed birthday party three months late & what happens when you send your child to school with peanut butter puff cereal. This week’s guest is one of rock n roll's greatest drummers, Janet Weiss (Quasi, Slang, Sleater-Kinney).  In late 2019, Janet was in a severe car accident, leaving her physically broken & wondering whether she would be able to play again & what life was going to look like for most important thing in her life, music.  She shares her six months of recovery & how it was only made possible by the enormous outpouring of support from fans, friends & family. Now that she's back at the kit, Janet tells us why every performance needs to be a one-of-a-kind experience & why following your passion is key to feeling like your true self.  Amy gives us her thoughts on the power of community support in recovery & how the pandemic uniquely disabled family & friends from supporting their loved ones in need. She also tells us what is was like to have a blood purse rupture in the hospital. This week's featured music is Quasi. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone.The DR & the DJ  Music by Quasi. Theme song by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinousmedia.com  Thank you to our sponsors:Caddis. They make awesome reading glasses & blue light blockers.  Get 15$ off with code DRDJ15OFF with a minimum purchase of $95 at caddislife.com.   IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

This week on Dr. Amy Lindsey's B-sides to health we learn about 3 medicinal plants in the Pacific Northwest that many might confuse as weeds.* First, we explore the Dandelion or Taraxacum officinale, known to most as a pesky weed that takes over the lawn. However, this is a highly medicinal & nutritive plant. The leaves are bitter but will jump start the digestive system getting all the right signals going, letting the body know to prepare to digest food. The leaves are also a potassium sparing diuretic that are not overstimulating to the kidneys. This is useful for hypertension & edema. The root is used medicinally to support the liver primarily but is also great for the gall bladder & the entire digestive system. Next is the Stinging Nettle or Urtica dioica. This plant grows all over the Pacific Northwest & is known to most for its "sting" or brief stinging rash one gets from getting too close. However, the leaves are full of nutrients & depending on how they are used have different medicinal properties. Nettle leaves are also a diuretic when steeped in hot water. They are great for swollen joints & arthritis. The root of the plant is specifically for BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the non-cancerous enlarged prostate.  If you steep the leaves in cold water for 5-6 hours, you do not get the diuretic effect, but instead get a cold tea full of minerals & vitamins such as Vitamin A, B, C as well as potassium & calcium. Last but not least is the California Poppy or Eschscholzia californica. This beautiful orange flower is also often classified as a weed in the Pacific Northwest. The whole plant can be used to calm the nervous system. Examples include stress, migraines, anxious thoughts, or as a gentle relaxant. It is a very safe & mild medicinal plant. Of course, never pick these plants from the side of the road where they have been subjected to car pollution, or never just pick them from random places in your neighborhood as they may have been sprayed with a toxic weed killer. You can get these plants at your local herbalist, natural food store, or your doctor. Always listen to your own doctor about the use of these plants & always get them from clean & safe sources. AmyThe DR & the DJ* Reminder: Nothing in this email or in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Thank you to our sponsors:Caddis. They make awesome reading glasses & blue light blockers.  Get 15$ off with code DRDJ15OFF with a minimum purchase of $95 at caddislife.com.  IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Episode 4 opens with a view into John's life growing up in Spokane. He shares his experience with high school cliques, the role of music & how he ended up dating his cousin. Parenting can be heartbreaking, & when other kids are mean to our kids, how do we protect them & still be constructive? Amy & John share their experiences with bullying & how they maneuver social media & the pressure it puts on children.  This week's guest is Dr. Jim Olson. Dr. Olson is best known for his work with scorpion venom & how it is advancing brain surgery in cancer patients. Dr. Olson, John & Amy discuss how the venom or "Tumor Paint" lights up the cancer cells making them easier to see & remove. We also hear how Dr. Olson found himself in the world of pediatric oncology & why music is so important to him professionally & personally. Dr. Amy tells us why she thinks our connection to the natural world is so important & explains how it plays a role in medicine. John & Amy share some Two Vintners Syrah & talk the significance of sibling relationships & loss.   This week’s featured music is the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. The DR & the DJ Music by The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Palm Frauds, Joe Plummer & Chris Duryee. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media. Thank you to our sponsors:Caddis. They make awesome reading glasses & blue light blockers.  Get 15$ off with code DRDJ15OFF with a minimum purchase of $95 at caddislife.com.  IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins & software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club & Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Today's prescription is for those that think rock is dead. It means one of two things, you're either listening to people who don't listen to rock OR you're listening to Maroon 5's Adam Levine who said..."It's funny, when the first Maroon 5 album came out there were still other bands. I feel like there aren't any bands anymore," he said. "That's the thing that makes me kind of sad, is that there were just bands. There's no bands anymore, and I feel like they're a dying breed.”- Adam Levine.That's right the man behind the hit songs "Unkiss Me," "Never Gonna Leave This Bed,” & of course "This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like a Mother Fucker" has declared there are no bands anymore. I have 100 bands I want to tell you about but let's go with three to remind you rock bands are alive & well and maybe take a look outside of the states to hear some of the best of it.  From Ireland & now living in London, "The Clockworks.” The man behind Creation Records who has championed everyone from Oasis to The Libertines said "The Clockworks are the best band to come out of Ireland since MBV." This one is called "Feels So Real" & it's a banger.Yard Act. Out of Leeds. NME said they are hilarious no wave-tinged bangers embracing political divides. Their single "Dark Days" sums up the last year nicely.Shame. From South London, their second full length "Drunk Tank Pink" just came out & when live shows start again, you are going to want to see them to prove to yourself that LIVE rock is also very much not dead. This one is called “Alphabet."There you have it, three songs that show you rock isn't dead. I'm working on a rock playlist on my Spotify page you can find me there & everywhere at djjohnrichards & Adam Levine, call me man, I'm here to help.  DJ John RichardsThe DR & the DJThank you to our sponsors:Caddis. They make awesome reading glasses and blue light blockers.  Get 15$ off with code DRDJ15OFF with a minimum purchase of $95 at caddislife.com.  IZotope. The show uses Izotope’s audio plug ins and software extensively to make everything sound better. Check out the Producers Club and Music Production Suite Pro with a 7-day free trial. On all other software, get 10% off with code FRET10 at izotope.com.

Episode 3 opens with an experience Amy had growing up in the Mormon church, what that inspired and why and how she ultimately left as a young adult.  In parenting this week, we get John and Amy’s view on the balance of domestic and “work” duties and how that will influence their kid’s empathetic perspective.    This week’s guest is New York Times best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo (So You Want To Talk About Race). John, Amy and Ijeoma discuss what it was like to write and release her newest book, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy Of White Male America, during the pandemic and how she adjusted her home life to get the work done. Ijeoma gives us her perspective on Seattle’s response to the BLM movement and how the focus on uprisings rather than historical activism is misguided. They discuss how lack of accountability and societal connection plays a role in on going white supremacy and the collective responsibilities of white society in working towards ending systemic racism. Ijeoma also tells us why she’s looking forward to the spring and what her other writing interests are outside of anti-racism. Amy teaches John the meaning of “Epigenetics” and the impact of stress on our DNA. In Weekday Wine, John and Amy sip Topo Chico sparkling mineral water and discuss the ritual of having a drink and what Amy calls the “Pandemic Creep”. This weeks featured music is by Gabriel Teodros, from his newest record What We Leave Behind.  As always, John and Amy remind us that We’re Not Alone.The DR & the DJMusic by Gabriel Teodros, Palm Frauds, Chris Duryee and Joe Plummer. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.

This week on The DR & the DJ podcast, we feature B-sides to Health, with Dr. Amy Lindsey.*Happy Friday everyone!This week on B-sides to Health we are going to talk about stress, intuition and instincts.Have you ever said “I just know.... I feel it in my gut.”  Or how about “it’s a gut instinct for me.”Intuition and instinct are often described as a "feeling in our gut" and are crucial to our mental and physical well-being and safety. However,they are not the same thing!This week on the podcast I share why instinct and intuition are different, yet both important to our health and how chronic stressaffects our ability to tune in. When we are stressed, we mistake worry and fear with instinct and intuition. Be sure to listen this week as I share some tips to help with that stress so you can be sure to listen in to both your instincts and your intuition.AmyThe DR & the DJ*Nothing in this email or in this featured audio is a substitute for medical advice from a medical professional familiar with yoursituation.

We begin episode 2 of The DR and the DJ with a story from Amy. Following a tragedy in her family, she hits rock bottom and finds herself in an in-patient care program at the University of Washington medical center.  Amy tells us how she got there and how music, community and exercise played a role in lifting her out of this low point and got her back on her feet again.  The isolation of the pandemic have been tough for both adults AND children.  John and Amy talk about how they are coping with their children’s feelings of aloneness and the difficulties of conveying love for your children through rules. The episode guest is Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service.  In addition to writing, recording and touring in his rock n roll bands, Ben is an Ultra runner.  He tells how about the frustration of a recent injury and what he is doing to cope with the recovery. In addition, the three speculate that the endurance athlete “mindset” may be helpful through the pandemic and the lifestyle changes that come with it.  John, Amy and Ben also discuss the future of live concerts in Seattle and what it may look like for touring bands. Amy shares why we feel “in the zone” when we’re running and what roles both the sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous systems play in feeling good when we exercise.  Also, why any sort of movement can be beneficial and move us toward a more present mental state. In Weekday Wine, John and Amy share their first experiences drinking alcohol over a fine rye whisky. Yum! This weeks featured music is Deep Sea Diver. As always, John and Amy remind us that We’re Not Alone.https://thedrandthedj.com/   Music by Deep Sea Diver, Ben Gibbard, Chris Duryee and Joe Plummer. Theme music by Michael Lerner.Produced by Ruinous Media and Pair Music Collective.

This week's music prescription is "Songs of Hope." Many of us continue to struggle as we pass the one year mark of the pandemic and we rely on music to help get us through.  These three songs are a good start to hope recovery and are a helpful addition to your diet during hard times.Arlo Parks “Hope”TV on the Radio “Trouble”The Mountain Goats “This Year"For a full playlist of Rx  “Songs of Hope,"  find me on Spotify at djjohnrichards.JohnThe DR and the DJ podcast

In this debut episode of The DR and the DJ, we meet our hosts, supercouple DJ John Richards (KEXP) and Dr. Amy Lindsey (Craft and ClinicNaturopathic Medicine). We hear their views on music,health, human connection and  how these things intersect in everyone’severyday life. They share their inspiration and path to creating TheDR and the DJ podcast.We open with a peek into John and Amy’s everyday life. A routine tripto the drug store gives us insight into who is better equipped toadminister an emergency life-saving procedure...a DR or a DJ?They also share their pandemic parenting experiencesand why that bedside drawer is better kept off limits to the kids.Our center piece is an interview with Josiah Johnson formerly of TheHead and the Heart and now a successful solo artist. We focus onidentity and what it means to him going forward in his career.  Josiahdiscusses rebuilding his career after sobriety and Head and the Heart,shares his personal vulnerability, and his thoughts on sexualidentity. Throughout the episode we celebrate the music from Josiah’s record“Every Feeling On A Loop."  Is mother nature telling us to stay in and bulk up during the winter?Amy hips us to the truth on vitamin D absorption and how, coupled withsunlight, it impacts our mood.In the Weekday Wine segment,  John and Amy share their views onmidweek drinking, what is culturally “normal”  consumption, and how iteffects our health and John’s sleep.And as always, John and Amy remind us that We’re Not Alone.Music by Josiah Johnson, Palm Fronds, Chris Duryee and Joe Plummer.Theme music by Michael Lerner.Podcast produced by Ruinous Media and Pair Music Collective.More from John and Amy:https://craftandclinic.com/https://lifeonmarsseattle.com/https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/