The Dr. Random podcast

Dr. Sarah Laverone
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No scripts. No boxes. Just real conversations with a mind of their own. The Dr. Random podcast explores a wide range of topics with honesty, curiosity and emotion. Hosted by Dr. Sarah Laverone, this is where intellect meets unpredictability–and nothing is off the table.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 34 - Jim Dorey, President & COO, Inserra Supermarkets - family-owned - Operating 30 ShopRite locations across New Jersey & New York

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Jim Dorey, President and COO of Inserra Supermarkets, a family-owned operation running roughly 30 ShopRite locations across New Jersey and New York. Jim shares over 20 years of experience in the supermarket industry, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to run a large-scale grocery business and lead a team of thousands. Leadership, Legacy, and 75 Years of Feeding Communities.  - How the Inserra family built a 30-store supermarket operation from a single corner butcher shop over 75 years - The surprising role AI and robotics have played in grocery stores long before the mainstream AI conversation - What it really takes to get a product on a grocery store shelf, and how entrepreneurs can approach the process - The leadership philosophy behind reopening a full supermarket in just four days - How community impact, from first jobs to charitable fundraising, sits at the core of the Inserra culture - The importance of building the right team, giving people freedom to perform, and celebrating wins not just failures - Jim's book "Just Keep Swimming" and the life lessons he compiled for the next generation - The enduring role grocery stores play in connecting communities, supporting elders, and serving as a social anchor Resources and People Mentioned: - Jim Dorey, President and COO of Inserra Supermarkets - Wakefern Food Corporation (cooperative of approximately 40 families, 350 stores) - ShopRite (retail banner operated by Inserra) - PriceRight Marketplace (Wakefern subsidiary) - Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program - Amos Farm, New Jersey (third and fourth generation local produce supplier) - General Mills and the Partners in Caring fundraising initiative with Cheerios - Little Words Project (jewelry brand, mentioned as employer of Jim's daughter) - Rythm Blood Test / ProMix Nutrition / Devon Levesque of Sweet Honey Farm (connection through Behind Closed Doors community) - Book: "Just Keep Swimming" by Jim Dorey, available on Amazon  - Podestos Market & Deli of Stockton, California, Dr. Sarah's 1st Job as a Italian Deli Girl  Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction to Jim Dorey and Inserra Supermarkets(00:01:12) - Wakefern Cooperative and Family Business Background(00:02:30) - Grocery Stores as Community Pillars(00:04:50) - Shared Deli and Grocery Store Memories(00:05:46) - Local Farm Partnerships and Produce Sourcing(00:08:09) - Celebrity Appearances and Brand Connections(00:09:36) - How Jim and Sarah Connected(00:10:52) - Technology, AI, and Inventory Challenges in Grocery(00:13:16) - Customer Expectations and the Human Side of Retail(00:14:49) - Jim's Early Life Working in Food Business(00:17:05) - Jim's Education and Career Path to Wakefern(00:18:51) - Family, Harvard Business School, and Personal Life(00:21:44) - Leadership Philosophy and Team Building(00:23:12) - The Four-Day Store Opening Story(00:25:56) - Positivity, Health, and Mindset in Leadership(00:27:14) - Social Media, Positivity, and Community Culture(00:29:33) - How Products Get Onto Grocery Shelves(00:31:53) - The Rewarding Side of the Business: People and Stories(00:35:17) - Caring for Elderly Customers(00:38:13) - Family History and Company Culture(00:40:36) - General Mills, Cheerios Partnership, and Childhood Memories(00:42:09) - Family Rubbish Business Story and Sustainability Thoughts(00:46:40) - Final Words of Wisdom and Jim's Book(00:49:15) - Closing Remarks and New Store Openings

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 33 - Bella Swiecicki, (RD/RDN) Food and Nutrition Sciences & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Bella, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on nutrition, supplementation, gut health, and women's hormones. The two cover everything from practical daily habits to the science behind trending wellness topics, offering both expert guidance and honest personal experience. - The evolution of nutrition guidelines from the food pyramid to functional, whole-food approaches - How to build a supplement routine, avoid common overlaps, and prioritize your top five essentials - The gut-hormone connection and why meal hygiene, fiber, and bowel regularity matter more than most people realize - Why broccoli sprouts, cruciferous vegetables, and seed cycling are powerful tools for women's hormone health - The truth about peptides, NAD, and the unregulated wellness landscape - Women's hormone health, testosterone, perimenopause, and why stress is the silent disruptor - How to eat well while traveling without restriction or guilt - The 80/20 rule for sustainable, balanced nutrition and a healthy relationship with food Resources and People Mentioned: - Well Theory (welltheory.com) - Bella's employer, specializing in functional nutrition and autoimmune health - Seed (pre and probiotic supplement) - Moon Juice Super You and Super Hair - Nordic Naturals (algae omega) - Kion Aminos - Promix (fish oil and protein) - Everyday Dose (non-dairy creamer) - Rythm at-home blood testing - The Dirty Dozen list (EWG) - BPC-157 (peptide) - Women's World and Forbes (publications featuring Bella's articles) Chapters (00:00:03) - Introduction and Bella's Background(00:02:53) - Nutrition Education: Food Pyramid to My Plate(00:04:40) - Fiber Sources and Food Groups(00:06:10) - Sarah's Nighttime Supplement Routine(00:08:22) - Evening Routine and Adaptogens Discussion(00:10:27) - Sarah's Daytime Supplement Stack(00:14:54) - Supplement Overload and Absorption Concerns(00:16:53) - Personal Health Goals and Supplement Benefits(00:19:38) - Top Five Desert Island Supplements(00:21:25) - Gut Health, Hormones, and Meal Hygiene(00:24:50) - Broccoli Sprouts and Cruciferous Vegetables(00:26:34) - Pre/Probiotics and Gut Drinks(00:29:47) - Bella's Desert Island Picks and Amino Acids(00:32:45) - Peptides: BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and Tesamorelin(00:37:40) - Women's Hormone Health and Perimenopause(00:40:15) - Testosterone for Women and Blood Work Frequency(00:42:37) - At-Home Blood Testing and Biological Age(00:44:45) - Diet Philosophy: Whole Foods and 80/20 Rule(00:48:45) - Travel Nutrition Tips and Italian Food Culture(00:52:06) - Disordered Eating and Food Relationships(00:54:20) - Lactose Intolerance and Dairy Choices(00:57:09) - About Well Theory and Autoimmune Work(00:58:28) - Closing Wisdom: Trusting Your Body(01:00:24) - Articles, Webinars, and Menstrual Cycle Nutrition(01:02:02) - Seed Cycling and Packaged Food Tips(01:06:42) - How to Connect with Bella(01:08:47) - Cooking Oils and Closing Remarks

  3. Oct 9

    Episode 32 - KENDELL - Singer-Songwriter, who Blends Folk, Pop, Country, Surf Rock & Hot Yoga

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Kendell, a Charleston-based musician, yoga instructor, former competitive gymnast, and mother of three who traded a 15-year career in public accounting for a life driven by creative purpose and physical healing. - How Kendell went from tax senior manager to emerging songwriter with no prior musical background - The emotional challenge of pursuing a creative path in midlife and dealing with silence from people you expected to support you - How journaling and poetry evolved into original songwriting across rock, Americana, and surf rock - The message behind upcoming original songs including "A Mama Finds Her Way" and "Sing for the Woman" - How Bikram hot yoga healed two years of chronic back pain that no medical treatment could resolve - A full walkthrough of all 26 postures in the traditional Hatha 90-minute hot yoga series and the benefits of each - The mind-body-spirit connection in hot yoga and how the practice creates space for emotional release and spiritual clarity - Why it is never too late to pick up an instrument, try something new, or stop labeling yourself Resources and People Mentioned: - 360 Yoga Charleston - Joseph Insignia, yoga instructor and former world champion, Sun Lotus Studio (online) - Kendell's music on Spotify under the artist name Kendell - Kendell's latest single: "Left Against My Right" - Website: kendellmusic.com - Social media: Kendell Music on Instagram and Facebook - Show listings on Bandsintown Chapters (00:00:03) - Introduction and Background(00:01:53) - Kendall's Music Journey Begins(00:05:12) - Balancing Motherhood and Artistic Career(00:06:20) - The Challenge of Silence and Support from Others(00:10:40) - Learning Piano and Guitar Later in Life(00:12:30) - Encouragement to Try New Things(00:15:16) - Songwriting Themes and Meaning(00:20:18) - Gymnastics Background and Life Lessons(00:23:46) - Kendall's Sons and Their Interests(00:25:54) - Dr. Sarah's Violin Memories(00:27:30) - Becoming a Bikram Yoga Teacher(00:33:45) - Walking Through the 26 Postures(00:41:41) - Post-Class Floating and Mind-Body Connection(00:46:21) - Yoga, Healing, and Letting Go of Tension(00:53:23) - Yoga, Faith, and Spirituality(00:56:39) - Where to Find Kendall's Music(00:59:36) - Closing Remarks and Farewell

  4. Oct 6

    Episode 31 - The Traveling Archivist - Mary Snyder, MLIS & Ph.D. Candidate - The Archives Know What History Forgot - But Will We Preserve It in Time?

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah Laverone sits down with Mary Snyder, traveling archivist, MLIS holder, and PhD candidate in American Studies at Boston University, for a wide-ranging conversation about the work of preserving history, recovering erased narratives, and what it really takes to pursue doctoral research in the humanities. - The mission and methodology behind Whitney Plantation, the only historic plantation site dedicated exclusively to interpreting the stories of enslaved individuals - Mary's archival work recovering plantation store records damaged by hurricanes and building a digitized, publicly accessible archive - The First Church Roxbury project and the effort to trace the names and legacies of enslaved and free Black individuals connected to one of Boston's oldest congregations - Documenting the founding history of Boston University's African American Studies program and training students in archival practice - The ethics and complexity of building archives for marginalized communities, including navigating outdated Library of Congress subject headings - Why so many historic sites skip over Reconstruction and Jim Crow when interpreting the legacy of enslavement - The difference between an EdD and a PhD, and what the dissertation process actually looks like from the inside - Digital preservation as an urgent and underappreciated field, including the threat of cultural erasure from war, neglect, and institutional gaps Resources and People Mentioned: - Whitney Plantation, Louisiana (whitneyplantation.com) - Dr. Ashley Rogers, Executive Director of Whitney Plantation - First Church in Roxbury, operated by UU Urban Ministry - Roxbury Historical Society - Boston University African American Studies Program - Museum of Reconstruction, Historic Columbia, South Carolina - Library of Congress subject headings - Mary Snyder: travelingarchivist on Instagram and TikTok; snyderarchivesandresearch.com - Dr. Sarah Laverone: Dr. Sarah Consulting Services on Instagram; www.drsarahlaveronesalesandconsulting.com Mary Snyder, MLIS Snyder Archives & Research LLC Boston, MA www.snyderarchivesandresearch.com Archival Guides Store: https://payhip.com/TravelingArchivist  Latest Feature, Influential Women: https://influentialwomen.com/connect/mary-snyder Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction and Guest Background(00:01:17) - American Studies and Interdisciplinary Research(00:02:43) - Connecting Digital Preservation and Religious Heritage(00:06:40) - Dissertation Process and Finding Gaps(00:08:19) - Symbolism, Semiotics, and Handwritten Research(00:10:03) - Whitney Plantation Store Archives Project(00:16:05) - First Church Roxbury Research on Enslavement(00:23:05) - Boston University African American Studies Archive(00:25:50) - Ethics and Process of Archive Building(00:30:21) - Favorite Aspects of Archival Work and Buildings(00:32:01) - Relics, Stained Glass, and Artistic Side Projects(00:34:52) - Public Perceptions of Doctoral Work(00:38:01) - Social Media and Making History Accessible(00:40:40) - Interpreting Reconstruction and Historical Gaps(00:43:55) - Family History and Ancestry Stories(00:48:50) - Advice for Aspiring Archivists and Scholars(00:51:59) - PhD vs EdD Differences(00:54:57) - Future Collaboration and Digital Consulting Goals(00:56:57) - Hopes for Listener Takeaways(01:00:59) - Dissertation Journey Reflections(01:04:54) - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

  5. Sep 28

    Episode - 30 - Amanda Sellers, Award Winning Voiceover Artist - From Rock Bands to Super Bowl Ads: Building a Creative Career on Your Own Terms

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, Dr. Sarah sits down with Amanda Sellers, an award-winning voice actor, guided meditation creator, emerging motivational speaker, and former rock band frontwoman. The two connect over their shared experience at the Running Man wellness festival and dive into Amanda's unconventional creative journey, the business of voiceover, and the power of showing up authentically in life and work. - How Amanda went from theater school and touring in a van to building a 17-year voiceover career - What it is like to voice major brand campaigns like Ziploc, Expedia, Toyota Super Bowl commercials, and video game characters - How AI is reshaping the voiceover industry and why Amanda refuses to let it stop her - The unexpected way a meditation she created for her son during a personal crisis launched an entirely new chapter in her life - How guided meditation led Amanda to working with Jesse Itzler and the All Day Running Co. community - The honest realities of being a single mother, navigating loneliness, and keeping your heart open - Amanda's core message around taking risks, rejecting social norms, and choosing fun over the relentless rush of life - Practical insight for aspiring voice actors on how to hustle, find agents, and know your value in a crowded market Resources and People Mentioned: - Runningman Festival - Wellness Focused  - Insight Timer app - Jesse Itzler and All Day Running Co. - BYLR Radio - Behind Closed Doors (Devon's entrepreneurship group) - The Voice Arts Awards - Book: Unreserved (contributing authors including Amanda Sellers) - Melissa Wood Tepperberg (Melissa Wood Health) - Misty Copeland - Tony Robbins - Diary of a CEO podcast - DJ D Wiz - Carl Sagan (quote referenced: "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known") - The Amanda Sellers Show (podcast on Spotify and Apple) Amanda Sellers is an award-winning voice actor, known for her work with top global brands. Her voice has been featured in a Toyota commercial during the 2022 Super Bowl, animations, video games, commercials, and even your household Roomba. A multi-time Voice Arts Awards nominee, she’s been recognized for Best Commercial Campaign (Ziploc) and Best Video Game Character (SkyForge). In 2017, she discovered a passion for writing and recording guided meditations, amassing millions of listens on YouTube and Insight Timer. Now, she’s stepping into the world of motivational speaking, sharing insights on authenticity, fulfillment, and self-expression. A former rock band frontwoman, radio DJ, and backup singer for New Kids On The Block, Amanda is no stranger to the spotlight. Off the mic, she thrives on adventure—running endurance races, sharing glimpses of her cats on Instagram, and cherishing her greatest role: being mom to Beck and Trace. Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction and Running Man Bracelets(00:02:07) - Amanda's Journey: Theater, Rock Band, and Touring(00:04:02) - Discovering Voiceover Career(00:04:34) - Voiceover Jobs and Fun Stories(00:06:09) - Voice Arts Awards and Industry Recognition(00:07:01) - AI and the Voiceover Industry(00:10:41) - Toyota Super Bowl Commercial and On-Camera Insecurity(00:12:56) - How Voiceover Pay and Rates Work(00:14:56) - Ankle Injury at Running Man(00:16:14) - How Meditation Journey Began(00:18:56) - Meeting Jesse Itzler and BYLR Radio Story(00:21:36) - Running Man Experience and Community(00:24:46) - Hustling for Voiceover Work(00:26:04) - New Kids on the Block Backup Singing Story(00:27:28) - Choir Memories and Radio Experience(00:28:59) - Improv and Its Benefits(00:30:37) - Podcasting Style and the Amanda Sellers Show(00:33:11) - Motherhood, Timing, and Having Kids(00:37:27) - Career Highlights and Speaking Engagements(00:40:25) - Core Message: Risk, Authenticity, and Fun(00:43:04) - Being Single, Loneliness, and Vulnerability(00:49:40) - Dating Younger and Relationship Patterns(00:51:12) - Closing Thoughts and Heart-Centered Advice

  6. Sep 25

    Episode 29 - Brianne Davis - Hollywood Actress, Author, Coach on Sex and Love Addiction Recovery & Podcaster

    Guest: Brianne Davis – Hollywood actress, author, trauma-informed coach, and podcast host Episode 29 Overview: Dr. Sarah welcomes actress and author Brianne Davis to discuss her journey from a successful but unfulfilling Hollywood career to becoming a leading voice on sex and love addiction recovery. The episode explores the gap between external success and internal emptiness, the recovery process, and how breaking generational trauma transforms relationships and parenting. Key Topics Covered: The Awakening Moment: Brianne shares the pivotal moment on a film set when she realized she was engaging in compulsive relationship patterns despite having a loving partner, leading her to discover she was a sex and love addict with 17+ years of recovery experience. Understanding Sex and Love Addiction: A nuanced discussion of how this addiction manifests differently in everyone—from compulsive flirting and affairs to pornography use—and why recovery isn't one-size-fits-all like abstinence-based programs. The Fantasy Loop vs. Reality: Brianne explains how individuals attach magical qualities to people or situations to fill emotional emptiness, creating toxic push-pull relationship dynamics, and contrasts this with the healing loop that leads to genuine recovery. Breaking Hollywood's Narrative: How Disney narratives and entertainment media perpetuate fantasy-based relationship expectations, and why real healthy relationships feel different from the dramatic, intense feelings portrayed on screen. Healthy Dating Tools: Practical advice including slowing down the dating process, understanding the five types of intimacy (physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social), and recognizing that butterflies are often a red flag for sex and love addicts. Her Books: Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict – A semi-fictional narrative following character Roxanne's discovery and initial recovery Becoming My Own Effing Soulmate – The sequel exploring healthy dating, friendships, and deeper recovery work with new rules to live by The Secret Life Podcast: With 350+ episodes, the show creates a safe space for guests (often anonymous) to share their deepest secrets and struggles. Recent format focuses on mental health topics like narcissism, body dysmorphia, limerence, and trauma. Marriage and Parenting Transformation: After 21 years together, Brianne's husband notes she's a completely different person—able to apologize, communicate openly, soften into her feminine, and parent with emotional honesty while breaking generational trauma patterns. Upcoming Work: Two new books in progress—My Relationships Are Killing Me (examining eight types of toxic relationship dynamics) and The Fantasy Loop Book (a practical guide for readers to work through the recovery process independently). Practical Takeaway: Brianne offers a simple tool: notice when you believe something external will fix you (a job, person, text message). Pause and ask what emptiness you're trying to fill, then work to regulate your nervous system and provide that fulfillment for yourself. Resources Mentioned: Instagram: @thebriannedavis Website: FantasyLoop.com (includes free tools, questionnaires, and the Fantasy Loop/Healing Loop diagrams) The Secret Life Podcast (300+ episodes available) Books available through major retailers Chapters (00:00:02) - Introducing Brianne Davis: Actress, Author, Podcaster(00:02:18) - Career Success Masking Inner Emptiness(00:03:46) - Discovering Sex and Love Addiction(00:05:06) - What Recovery Actually Looks Like(00:07:52) - Going Public with the HuffPost Article(00:10:17) - The Fantasy Loop: Chemistry vs Trauma Bonding(00:12:59) - Age Gap Relationships and Masculine/Feminine Dynamics(00:14:52) - Rewiring the Brain: Trauma-Informed Recovery Process(00:17:23) - Hollywood's Fantasy and Real Intimacy(00:20:48) - Introducing the Books: Secret Life and Becoming My Own Effing Soulmate(00:25:35) - Breaking the Fourth Wall and Embracing the Shadow Self(00:26:22) - Dating Apps, Validation, and First Date Reality Checks(00:31:58) - Behind the Secret Life Podcast(00:35:24) - Holding Space for Radical Honesty and Healing(00:39:28) - Favorite Acting Roles and Personal Losses(00:42:26) - Marriage, Motherhood, and Breaking Generational Trauma(00:44:41) - Practical Tools to Escape the Fantasy Loop(00:46:47) - Upcoming Book on Toxic Relationships and Friendship Breakups(00:54:14) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Brianne

  7. Sep 21

    Episode 28 - Hockey Player Emma Gurnell - Scored 60 Goals at 12. What Happened Next Will Surprise You.

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Emma Gurnell, a lifelong competitive ice hockey player, to talk about her journey from a small Connecticut town to Division 1 college hockey and beyond. Emma shares the highs and lows of a decade-plus athletic career, including injuries, the recruiting process, transferring schools, and ultimately stepping away from the sport to prioritize her mental health. - How Emma started skating at age two to correct a physical condition and became obsessed with hockey by watching her older brothers - What it was like being the only girl on boys hockey teams growing up - Battling recurring stress fractures in both shins throughout high school and how injury shaped her resilience and future career interests - The college recruiting process, including being noticed by Division 1 coaches at age 13 and how the NCAA changed its recruiting rules - Her experience transferring across three universities, including the University of Maine and Assumption College, and the mental toll of constant change - The decision to step away from Division 1 hockey to protect her mental health and what she found on the other side of that choice - The unique culture, lingo, and athleticism demanded by hockey that sets it apart from other sports - Her future plans, including graduate school options in clinical psychology, physical therapy, or clinical social work Resources and People Mentioned: - Ethos Athletic Club, Charleston - Westminster School (boarding school) - Deerfield Academy (postgraduate year) - University of Maine - Assumption College - College of Charleston (club field hockey) - Lululemon - Dr. Kathy Platoni, clinical psychologist (previous podcast guest) - Pat Verbeek, former NHL player - The Off Campus book series by L. Kennedy and its television adaptation - Equipment brands Bauer and CCM Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction and Meeting in the Sauna(00:01:34) - Emma's Background and Early Hockey Start(00:04:03) - Rise Through Youth and AAA Hockey(00:08:12) - Boarding School and Injury Struggles(00:11:31) - Coping with Injury and Comparison(00:15:26) - College Recruiting Process and Rule Changes(00:18:00) - Choosing a School Amid Uncertainty(00:20:29) - University of Maine Experience(00:25:35) - Transfer to Assumption and Team Leadership(00:27:30) - Stepping Away from Hockey and Mental Health(00:28:23) - Life in Charleston and Playing Field Hockey(00:29:22) - What Makes Hockey Special(00:32:09) - Watching Hockey and Personal Connections(00:34:27) - Off Campus Show and Hockey Culture in Media(00:38:26) - Field Hockey Club and Training Routines(00:40:26) - Hockey Culture, Lingo, and Superstitions(00:42:46) - Diet, Equipment Brands, and Gear(00:47:50) - Future Plans and Career Goals(00:50:58) - Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

  8. Sep 14

    Episode 27: "Midway" Dallas DJ Sam Reedy - The Christian DJ Who Hides Monk Chants in Club Sets - And Why It Works

    In this episode of the Dr. Random Podcast, host Dr. Sarah sits down with Sam Reedy, a Dallas-based DJ and producer who goes by the moniker Midway. Sam shares how his faith as a former missionary shapes every aspect of his work in the underground electronic music scene, and how he navigates the tension between artistry, commerce, and calling. - How Sam discovered electronic music in middle school and taught himself to produce using Ableton before he ever played a real DJ set - The loss of a close friend and fellow musician that became the turning point pushing Sam to commit fully to music in Dallas - What the underground electronic music scene in Dallas actually looks like and why most serious artists leave for bigger cities - How Sam weaves faith into his sets through Gregorian monk chants, old sermons, and prayer during live performances - The Sawyer Effect and how the shift from passion to paid work can quietly kill an artist's creative drive - Why Sam believes the best art, like the best faith, requires dying to yourself and making room for something beyond your own ego - The challenge of being an openly Christian creative in secular nightlife spaces and how genuine relationship-building matters more than direct evangelism - Practical advice for aspiring DJs and Christian creatives on finding like-minded collaborators and staying rooted in intrinsic motivation Resources and People Mentioned: - Mimosa and Deadmau5, artists who first introduced Sam to electronic music - Ableton, music production software Sam learned at age 15 - Pioneer and Allen and Heath, industry-standard DJ hardware - Moodyman, Detroit house music legend, track recommended: "The Thief That Stole My Sad Days" - Maceoplex, Dallas-connected underground electronic artist - Back to the Underground Network, a private party concept started by Sam - Techno Rotica and Balam's Den, Dallas DJ collectives - Boogies, It'll Do, and Silo, recommended Dallas venues for live house music - Hebrews 6:19, Bible verse Sam references around hope and prayer - Book mentioned: How to Heal Your Brain, touches on Gregorian chants and neural health - Kanye West's album Jesus Is King, cited as a cultural touchpoint for faith in mainstream music - Sam Reedy on SoundCloud and YouTube under the name midway_dj midway_dj: https://linktr.ee/midway_dj?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=39908851-11f2-49d7-ba67-82c55eecdb8d Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Sam Reedy, Christian DJ(00:02:15) - Getting into electronic music and early DJ days(00:05:20) - Moving to Dallas and the loss of friend Drake(00:07:59) - Back to the Underground Network and Techno Rotica(00:10:40) - Faith, consecration, and being a missionary-artist(00:14:19) - Art, creativity, and dying to yourself as an artist(00:17:23) - Dallas music scene and DJ identities(00:20:37) - Faith in the club scene and mom's healing story(00:22:40) - Monk chants, vibration, and healing through music(00:27:40) - Production process, gear, and studio economics(00:31:55) - Believing in yourself and the Sawyer effect(00:35:35) - Reading the crowd and DJ sets guided by prayer(00:38:07) - Upcoming events and connecting with the audience(00:40:53) - Purpose, faith, and aligning with God's will(00:44:39) - Advice for Christian creatives in secular spaces(00:47:52) - Fear of God, favorite verse, and dream collaborations(00:53:04) - Blending darkness and light in DJ sets(00:58:49) - Where to find Sam's music and final reflections(01:02:19) - Closing words of encouragement and wrap-up

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No scripts. No boxes. Just real conversations with a mind of their own. The Dr. Random podcast explores a wide range of topics with honesty, curiosity and emotion. Hosted by Dr. Sarah Laverone, this is where intellect meets unpredictability–and nothing is off the table.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Sarah Laverone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025
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