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.