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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 @thedrandthedj

Theme music by Michael Lerner. Other tunes by Palm Fraud. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.

You are not alone. 

The DR & The DJ

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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 Alone

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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

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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 Alone

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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 Alone

The DR & the DJ

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This week on The DR & the DJ podcast, we feature B-sides to Health, with Dr. Amy Lindsey

Today 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. Sleep

Sleep 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. Movement

The 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. Rest

The 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. Nourishment

The 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. Sex

The 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.

Amy

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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 

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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.

John

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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

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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 neurotransmitters

3. 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!

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