The DR & the DJ

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.

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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 Alone

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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.

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.  

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 DJ

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

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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 @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.

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.  

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 DJ

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

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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 @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.

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.  

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.

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.  

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 @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.

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.  

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 DJ

Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.

Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.