The DR & the DJ

This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke about how to winterize.  We winterize our house, car or even a boat but what about us ? The winter season has high expectations of being warm, delightful, and filled with joy shared with the people we love.  But a lot of the time it is cold, depressing, dark and filled with some bullsh*t from people we’re supposed to love. This is then followed by New Y...

This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke about their experiences and the history of putting together their event Death & Music. The event navigates the delicate intersection of life, loss, and the emotive power of music.  Bagpipes, bands, a string quartet and more made the night special and something John and Amy look forward to every year. John and Amy reflect on their own history of deat...

This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke with Nabil Ayers, writer, drummer, President of the Beggars Group US, and long time friend and colleague of both Amy and John. Listen to this powerful conversation where the three of them discuss Nabil’s book “My Life In the Sunshine” and his complicated and inspiring search for, and discovery of, family.    The three of them reminisce about their time...

We recorded the podcast live from our retreat in Desert Hot Springs on Friday, so fun! Listen in to an awesome conversation with musician  Jen Wood! . Jen talks about her recent tour as a singer with the Postal Service, plus her ongoing struggles to be "seen" while taking artistic and personal risks. We also get to hear a sneak peek of one of Jen's songs from her new album that hasn't been release...

It’s Friday the 13th. Perfect Day for Luck.   This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke with Seattle Musician, Shaina Shepherd. Listen to this powerful conversation where the 3 of them figure out a connection between them all that changed all their lives. Thank you Shaina for your generosity and sharing your voice and your story with us. We didn't just talk with Shaina, we discovered with her....

This week on the The DR & DJ Podcast we chat with our first guest for the Season, Latoya Denique ! Latoya Denique is the CEO of Scar Alchemy, Atlanta’s premier medical and cosmetic tattoo salon. With over a decade of experience as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner, dual degrees from Emory University and a degree from the University of Georgia,  Latoya transitioned from the healthcare field to per...

This week on The DR & The DJ, Amy and John discuss what Amy calls the “language of the nervous system.” So many of us know about love language, but do we know the language of the nervous system? Getting to know yours and the people you are in a relationship with (partner, lover, spouse, children, boss, coworkers, clients, etc) will help you in one of the most important and impactful ways. Acce...

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 hurr...

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 r...

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 professio...

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,...

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. Pl...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 profe...

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...

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 thin...

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 202...

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...

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...

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...

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 substitut...

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...

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...