The DR & the DJ

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...

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 no...

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. Ba...

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 kee...

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 galler...

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 walk...

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 Walrus won a 2015 PNB book award & her newest book, Getaway, Food and Drink to Tran...

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 adv...

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, &...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 "Galacti...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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.    T...

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 o...

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...

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 &am...

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 t...

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 ea...

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...

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 M...