Sleepless in Studio City w/ DrDebzz on "Handling Holiday Angst" feat. guitarist Paul Brown

DrDebzz Opening Shpiel:  Handling Holiday Angst: What is it about the holidays that brings up so much dread, depression, agitation, apprehension?  How do we refrain from the all consuming jitters, the overwhelming heebie jeebies? How do we let go of expectations and beliefs about what a family should look and act like?  Is it possible to escape from the pressure and franticness of doing doing doing and practice being still, even if for just five minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day?  What if we cherished our time alone to prepare our spirits and souls for a state of grace, to face whatever's before us? What if we were grateful for precisely who we are and exactly what we have in the present moment?

Guest Caller Elise from Beverly Hills:  I’d like to have a relationship with my older sister but she’s constantly putting me down.  I’ve tried to reach out and be the bigger person, but nothing seems to help.  I don’t know if I should try harder or just accept it won’t ever work. 

Write in question from Serena in Boulder:  Is it possible for a long distance relationship to work.  My boyfriend lives far away and we see each only once a week which is plenty for me but he’s always complaining it’s not enough.

Featured artist is Jazz Guitarist, Paul Brown aka The Renaissance Man, performing ”Put It Where You Want It,” with maestros: Marco Basci, keys; Brother Paul Brown, organ; Roberto Vally, bass; Gordon Campbell, drums; Lee Thornberg and Greg Vail, horns. Paul reveals what music means to him, the secret to a long time marriage, and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians.

Confidence Building Esteem Boosters to Facilitate Letting Go: 

I let go of all expectations.  I am free to live the life I’ve dreamed.  

I let go of the need to control others. I allow others to make their own way. 

I let go of past relationships and clear my spirit of chains to the past to make way for new relationships to enter my life.   

I let go of regrets.  I am grateful for lessons that my past missteps have taught me.  

I release my chaotic monkey mind.  My mind is clear of distractions.  

I let go of worry about the future.  All I have is the present, the most valuable gift in the solar system. 

Sleepless in Studio City DrDebzz on "Bully Busters" feat. DOUYE'

DrDebzz Opening Shpiel: Are people born bullies? Is it nature or nurture? What's the best way to deal with a bully, i.e fight or flee? How can we cure the epidemic of bullying and heal dis-ease on the planet.  

Words are the most powerful weapons in the universe. Choose to use them to build up or tear down yourself and others. Positive language and thoughts can literally alter your DNA structure. 

When's the last time you bequeathed verbal accolades face to face? "Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more." 

Featured artist is Jazz Vocalist Douye' singing "Round Midnight" from her impressive new recording, Daddy Said So, and accompanied by la creme de la creme of jazz musicians: John Beasley, piano; Bob Sheppard, sax; John Clayton, bass; and Roy McCurdy, drums.

Douye' shares what jazz means to her, offers advice for aspiring artists, and reveals what she thinks is the key to finding and keeping love in your life.

Guest Caller Paul from Bellevue Washington: I met a woman recently. Things have moved very quickly and I’m not sure how I feel about it.  I’m afraid if I discuss this with her, it’ll end prematurely and spoil the fun. On the other hand, I feel guilty continuing, because if it’s not right, I don’t want to lead her on.

Write in question from Lynn in Portland:  I’ve been dating a guy who always complains that he has money problems so I feel guilty when we go out and end up leaving a tip paying my share or paying the whole friggin' thing - I’m sick of it and don’t even want to see him anymore.

Esteem Building Confidence Boosters:  I am worthy and deserving of a fresh start from this moment forth.

I am worthy and deserving of success in everything I desire.

I am worthy and deserving of being treated with kindness compassion consideration forgiveness and reverence.

I am worthy and deserving of relationships where I’m admired adored and appreciated exactly as I am without judgment.

I am worthy and deserving of optimum mental emotional spiritual & physical health.

I am worthy and deserving of friendships where I can be fully seen & valued.

Sleepless in Studio City "ME TOO!" feat. Robert Davi

DrDebzz Opening Shpiel:  It’s about time the masses have woken up to smell the hummus regarding verbal emotional and physical violence. Then why aren’t the perpetrators in jail?  When did money and power become a defense to a criminal act.  It’s been going on for ions, which is why OJ got away with murder.  Well, verbal emotional and sexual abuse IS murder of the soul and when it’s continuous it’s worse than torture.  Yet the villains are still walking the streets - hey they’re even running our country!!

However, I’m an eternal hopeless romantic, hence, in the tug at your heartstrings words of Anne Frank: “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can’t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again.”

Guest Caller Paul from Bellevue Washington: I met a woman recently. Things have moved very quickly & I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m afraid if I discuss this with her, it’ll end prematurely and spoil the fun. On the other hand, I feel guilty because if it’s not right, I don’t want to lead her on.

Write in question from Maxine in Canoga Park:  My landlord wants to stay in my apt when she’s in town and I’m afraid if I say no, she’ll raise the rent.  I don’t want her to stay with me but I feel like i have to be nice. I was going to tell her I don’t have enough room but she knows the size of my unit.  I’m dreading telling her no so I’ve been avoiding her calls.

Weekly Esteem Builders:

I have the courage to live my dreams. I am in charge.  I take my own power back.  I now live in limitless love, light, and joy. No person, place, or thing can irritate or annoy me.  I choose to be cool, calm, and confident.

Featured Artist is Accomplished Jazz Vocalist Robert Davi, an acclaimed award winning actor, writer, director, and humanitarian, who sings from and pours out his heart.  Hear an EXCLUSIVE FIRST TIME AIRING of an UNTOUCHED LIVE PERFORMANCE originally performed at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Accompanying Robert are maestros: Randy Waldman (musical director) on piano, Cooper Appelt on bass, and Dave Tull on drums. No one has ever put these two songs together - "When Your Lover Has Gone" by Einar Swan and "Don't Worry Bout Me" by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler.  

Robert shares his joy for jazz, offers valuable advice for aspiring artists and reveals what he thinks is the key to finding and keeping love.