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Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesRocking the Casbah Coffee Club: Beatle PETE BEST Reveals Secrets of the Beatles and Their BirthplaceEPISODE 024: Rocking the Casbah Coffee Club: Beatle PETE BEST Reveals Secrets of the Beatles and Their Birthplace.In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Pete Best, the original drummer for The Beatles. Often referred to as "the Fifth Beatle," Pete Best's journey with the iconic band is filled with highs, lows, and untold stories. Join Dr. Jen Palladino, host of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles as she explores his early days with The Beatles, the Casbah Coffee Club--the true birthplace of The Beatles, their life in Hamburg, and Pete’s life after the band. Discover how Pete...2024-07-231h 18
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Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story by...2024-06-2707 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesDiscovering Joy in 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Cinematic Prescription for Overcoming Depression with guests Karolyn Grimes and Dr. Chris BrunelleEPISODE 023: In the bleakest moments of winter, people turn to the beloved classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" not just for its heartwarming Christmas cheer, but as a lifeline against depression. The film's portrayal of George Bailey's despair resonates deeply with those struggling with similar feelings, offering a relatable protagonist and glimmer of hope.In the story, George Bailey's young daughter, Zuzu, with her innocent perspective and boundless love, plays a crucial role in reawakening George's joy of being alive. Her simple acts like gifting him the petals from her flower and reminding him about the angel...2023-12-1449 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesJAMES CAGNEY WAS MY BABYSITTER: Ryan Cassidy's Inspired Journey Embracing the Legacy of James Cagney"EPISODE 022: On this episode of Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles, Dr. Jen Palladino is joined by special guests Ryan Cassidy and Johnny Ray Miller, co-authors of the book, “James Cagney was My Babysitter”. It is the story of Ryan’s childhood experience of spending the day in the care of the well-known Hollywood icon, James Cagney. Dr. Jen discusses with Ryan the profound impact that his connection with Mr. Cagney had on him as a 7-year-old, fueling his passion for storytelling and encouraging his imagination. Ryan and Johnny’s book "James Cagney was My Babysitter" is discussed, emphasizing the unique and lasting...2023-07-0456 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesMusic Hacks for Mental Health: Connecting Music and Good HealthEPISODE 021—Welcome to another exciting episode of Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles! On this show, we will be exploring the fascinating world of music and its impact on our physical and mental health. Did you know that listening to a certain genre of music can actually damage your spine? We'll delve into the science behind this phenomenon and explore ways to mitigate its effects. On a more positive note, we'll also explore the therapeutic benefits of punk rock on mental outlook, as well as the challenges and rewards that our favorite aging rock stars face as they navigate through the la...2023-05-1619 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesPutting the Music Aficionado’s Art to Work: Making a Living from a Passion for Music, Part 2—Metal Ambassador, Jose ManginEPISODE 020 – What could be better than having a job that you love because it has all to do with your favorite music? A job where your musical knowledge allows you to create new and innovative media for the world to hear? And work that earns you the title of aficionado of your fave music genre? So, how can you land a great job like this?I’m Dr. Jen Palladino, a Chiropractor who specializes in the treatment of musician and performing artist injury. Music and the creative arts can change the world and I’m interested in exploring...2023-04-251h 04Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesSCREAM THERAPY: Dr. Jen Palladino of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles on the Early Days of PunkEPISODE 019: Hey there! It’s Dr. Jen, host of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles. I thought I’d do something a little different for this episode. A little while back, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jason Scheurs, the host of the podcast, Scream Therapy. Scream Therapy explores how Punk Rock music can affect mental health in a positive way. So, why was I a guest on Scream Therapy, you ask? Well, little does my Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles audience know but back in the day, that’s the mid to late 70’s to be precise, I was lucky enough...2023-04-1131 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesPutting the Music Aficionado's Art to Work: Making a Living from a Passion for Music, Part 1--Dr. Mike Jones, Beatles Master's Degree ProgramEPISODE 018: Would you quit your job right now if you could and instead, make a living from doing something that you’re really passionate about? You know, a job that you love so much, that when you open your eyes first thing in the morning, you can’t wait to start working? And even better yet, that “job you love” would involve your passion for say, music?So, what kind of job can that be?I’m Dr. Jen Palladino, a Chiropractor who specializes in the treatment of musician and performing artist injury. Music and the creativ...2023-03-2831 min
Create The Best MeEp005 Empowering Midlife Women: Try These 4 Easy Strategies for Finding Joy and FulfillmentSend us a textAre you feeling lost or unfulfilled in midlife? Do you wonder if you've missed out on opportunities or if it's too late to pursue your dreams? Today's guest is Dr. Jennifer Palladino, DC, a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine who has been in private practice for 32 years. She specializes in treating neuromusculoskeletal injuries for musicians, performing artists, professional dancers, and elite athletes. Dr. Jen is the host of the Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles podcast, where she engages in personal conversations with renowned musicians, actors, and performing arti...2023-03-231h 08Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesSUPERFANS: For the Love of Bruce Springsteen, Todd Rundgren, and Harry StylesEPISODE 017: Most everyone, myself included has a favorite band, musician, composer, or performer, whose music we just love. And whatever it is that intrigues us about this music will be life-changing for us in some way, shape or form. And because we identify and therefore, become emotionally attached to the music, we couldn't help but to extend our love and appreciation to that person or persons who's written played and performed these masterful compositions.So then what constitutes a SUPERFAN? Firstly, let's define the word fan, which of course is short for the word fanatic which would b...2023-03-1435 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesTHE POWER OF MUSIC THINKING: A Sound Life with Dr. Jen Palladino, Hosted by Christof Zurn EPISODE 016: Hi, this is Dr. Jen! You know, there’s nothing that I like more than interviewing my guests for these episodes of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles which, I’m so thrilled that you’ve enjoy! Interviewing my guests and learning and sharing their stories, viewpoints, and imparted knowledge and advice has been a wonderful experience for me. But, for today’s episode, I thought I’d turn the table and do something a little different.Christof Zurn, the Host of the podcast, The Power of Music Thinking was kind enough to ask me to be a guest on h...2023-02-2855 min
The Power of Music ThinkingA Sound Life with Dr Jen PalladinoFrom the wild Punk scene in New York and London of the 70s to a sound healing practice in Los Angeles, my guest today is Jennifer Palladino, also called Dr Jen, a Doctor of Chiropractic, the Regional Director of the You Rock Foundation and a holistic health facilitator connecting mind, body and spirit with Chiropractic Sound Therapy.
Her musical experiences span from being a young performer wrangler at the American Ballet Theatre while Mikhail Baryshnikov was Artistic Director, to working in the music industry and a mastering studio in New York to the legendary Marquee Club in London...2023-02-1651 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesA MINOR CONSIDERATION: American Actor and Child Advocate, Paul PetersenEPISODE 015: Paul Petersen began his show-business career at the age of 9 as a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club. He appeared in the 1958 movie Houseboat with Sophia Loren and Cary Grant, but achieved stardom playing teenager Jeff Stone from 1958 to 1966 on the ABC family television sitcom, The Donna Reed Show. With the fame he achieved on The Donna Reed Show, Petersen received recording offers and had several hit record singles. In 1962, the sentimental teen pop song "My Dad" was performed on The Donna Reed Show with Petersen singing the tune to his on-screen father, actor Carl Betz. Released as...2023-02-141h 12Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesTrading Coke for Snapple: The Incredible Story of Wendy The Snapple LadyEpisode 014: Today, we’re celebrating some of the best episodes from 2022!One of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles’ most popular episodes last year was “Trading Coke for Snapple: The Incredible Story of Wendy The Snapple Lady”. Of course, you remember those Snapple advertisements from the 1990’s, don’t you? Well, if anyone was thrust into fame, it was the popular beverage, Snapple’s Wendy Kaufman who went from being a hopeless cocaine addict to becoming the number one major spokesperson for one of the most popular beverages on Earth!And although this is a past episode on R...2023-01-3157 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesFOOD FOR THOUGHT: Why We Grieve Our Musician Heroes and How to Process the LossEPISODE 013: Many of us have been affected by the recent tragic deaths of our favorite popular music icons and are finding that the loss can be hard to process. Why we are saddened by the death of our revered musical heroes is understandable due to our love for their music. But when further explored, additional psychological reasoning for this sadness becomes more revealing than just that. Much of our thought process and behaviors are affected in ways that we may not superficially recognize, but when brought to our attention, make perfect sense. Join Dr. Jen Palladino as she talks abo...2023-01-1715 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesThe Heaven and Hell of the Powerfunk Jam Band, Turkuaz’s Dave BrandweinEPISODE 012: Guest Dave Brandwein, the cofounder, principal lyricist, lead guitarist and vocalist for the 9-piece funk band, Turkuaz, is now a solo artist playing under the moniker, Band For Sale. In his journey, he has endured some pretty extreme and unforeseen circumstances in these past few years, which has changed his life in many ways. After years of being hyper-focused in his role as Turkuaz’s main man, Brandwein was blindsided by the sudden mass exodus of the band members who announced their departure on social media with Dave being one of the last to know. Having personal problems of...2023-01-031h 18Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesShe’s With The Band: Groupie Feminist, Pamela Des Barres Confesses Her Love of All Things Music!EPISODE 011: American Rock and Roll Groupie, Author, Musician, and Actress, Pamela Des Barres, talks about feminism, the word “Groupie”, and her experiences on the rock music scene on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood back in the 1960’s and 70’s. She famously went on to form friendships with many of the great musical artists of that era, and became romantically linked with various notable artists such as Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon. Frank Zappa was the driving force behind her work as a member of the all-girl music and performance art group, Girls Together Outrageously, or the GTOs, and from there...2022-12-2051 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesRock 'N Healthy Lifestyles Highlights: Celebrity Guests Talk About Serious Illness and the Healing MindsetEPISODE 010: A mindset is a series of self-perceptions or beliefs that we have about ourselves. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in any given situation. This affects our outlook on life, our point of view, and how we make our decisions to move forward—or not. Clearly, our mindset plays a most critical role in how we cope with life’s challenges. So, how does having a positive mindset encourage healing? Can a believing mind really turn around our health for the better? Or, is this mindset stuff just a way of fooling ourselves in thinking that changing...2022-12-0634 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesRock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles Highlights: Celebrity Guests Talk About Post Traumatic Stress DisorderEPISODE 009: How much do you know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Are you aware that there are five different types of PTSD? Or, that not all reactions to a trauma response will fall into this diagnosis? And also, that you don’t have to be a veteran to have this condition. That’s right! Anyone can experience PTSD. In this episode, you’ll find out the answers to these questions and more while hearing my past celebrity guests talk about how they’ve dealt with trauma and what resources they’ve used to help in their healing process.2022-11-2232 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesThe Healing Rhythm of Singer Songwriter Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard Drummer Rick AllenEPISODE 008: Singer, songwriter, and Energetic Medicine healer, Lauren Monroe and her husband, legendary Def Leppard drummer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Rick Allen, have a beautiful love story to tell. It was years after Rick’s tragic accident when he lost his left arm that he met Lauren while seeking out alternative techniques in therapeutic healing. It was her work as a massage therapist and energy healer that not only gave Rick a new sense of self, but launched their collaborative efforts playing and performing music. From there, Lauren and her band, including Rick on drums, have recorded some...2022-11-0853 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesThe Soprano Warrior: British Crossover Singer, Summer Watson Triumphs Over Breast CancerEPISODE 007: Summer Watson is a British Classical Crossover singer who has shared the stage with renowned performers like Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, David Foster, The Celtic Tenors, and Marcello Alvarez, among many others. She has performed for celebrities and Royalty worldwide from Buckingham Palace to stages in Jordan, Dubai, and for an audience of 1.3 billion during the Harbin Ice & Snow Festival in China. Summer has performed on stages throughout the world in support of charities and causes like human rights and cancer research. Having graduated from London’s prestigious Royal College of Music, Summer became the first classical artist signe...2022-10-251h 13Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesIn It Together: The Singer/Songwriting Duo, Dauzat St. MarieEpisode 006: Episode 006: Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie, better known as the singer songwriting duo, Dauzat St.Marie, has impressed audiences while touring with and supporting top known legendary bands such as music icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Grammy Award winning artist, Rick Springfield, Schuyler Fisk/Sissy Spacek, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Rick Derringer, to name a few. With their music video, “Common Ground” logging over a million YouTube views, and their single titled “Where Were You?” appearing in three separate categories on the 2021 Grammy Awards ballot—Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best Pop Duo Per...2022-10-1157 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesMind Over Matter: Music Despite Disabilities with guests, Brandon Mendenhall and Sebastien PaquetEpisode 005 It was against all odds that my guest Brandon Mendenhall, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, became a guitarist in the Heavy Metal band, The Mendenhall Experiment. Teaching himself how to play guitar was no easy feat but through his love for the band, Korn, and Munky, Korn’s guitarist, who encouraged Brandon all the way, The Mendenhall Experiment has since become a nationally recognized touring and recording band. Documentary film Director, Sebastien Paquet has captured Brandon’s incredible journey on film in the award-winning movie, Mind Over Matter. Join Dr. Jen and her guests to hear how possi...2022-09-2758 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesThe Wisdom of Gemini Syndrome featuring guest, Aaron NordstromEpisode 004: Who would come to mind if I described my guest as a blind musician with Albinism who sings in an Alternative Metal band and delivers a message of hope through his music? (Nope. Not Edgar or Johnny Winter—they play Rock and Blues.) Aaron Nordstrom of course! Join Dr. Jen as she talks with Aaron about his past struggles with growing up with Albinism, alcohol abuse, suicide ideation, and bullying. Aaron also discusses how, as a longtime student of Kung Fu, he applies this discipline to all facets of life including his music and mental health.Please...2022-09-1351 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesRock To Recovery: Transforming Lives Through the Healing Power of Music with guests Wes Geer and Sonny MayoEpisode 003 Rock musicians Wesley Geer and Sonny Mayo join Dr. Jen to talk about Rock To Recovery, a service providing patients recovering from addiction in treatment recovery centers with the opportunity to play music and write lyrics as part of their recovery plan. Rock To Recovery works with more than 100 treatment facilities throughout California, Oregon, and Tennessee using music as a catalyst for healing. Wes and Sonny share their own stories about addiction and recovery, how the inception of Rock To Recovery came about, and their work with the Wounded Warriors veterans. So, stay tuned and get ready to ge...2022-08-301h 01Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesTrading Coke for Snapple: The Incredible Story of Wendy The Snapple LadyEpisode 002 Remember those hilarious Snapple commercials from the 1990’s where people would write fan letters to Snapple and a gal named Wendy The Snapple Lady would read them on the air? And before long, everywhere you looked you could see Wendy and the Snapple logo on buses, buildings, and billboards, and hear her on the radio, and see her on TV. In fact, you couldn’t even take a sip of Snapple without hearing Wendy’s voice in your head saying, “Made from the best stuff on Earth”! Join Dr. Jen along with Wendy Kaufman as she tells her incredible s...2022-08-1658 minRock 'N Healthy LifestylesParty Like A Sober Rock Star with guest Matt PinfieldEpisode 001 American TV Host, Disc Jockey, MTV VJ, and music aficionado, Matt Pinfield discusses his legendary career in the music industry, his past struggles with alcohol addiction, and his recovery from life threatening pedestrian injuries he sustained when a car accident nearly cost him his life. Join Dr. Jen along with Matt as he discusses MTV history, his radio station and record company climb to the top, and his friendship with some of the biggest rock stars to hit the stage!Also, tune in to Matt’s podcast, Sound, Sobriety and Success!Please enjoy Rock ‘N Healt...2022-08-161h 11Rock 'N Healthy LifestylesRock 'N Healthy Lifestyles TRAILERDr. Jen Palladino enjoys conversation with some of the coolest popular musicians, actors, and performing artists in entertainment who share their amazing personal stories. Tune in and turn on to Rock 'N Healthy Lifestyles!Support the showMusic credits for this episode of Rock ‘N Healthy Lifestyles:Matt Thompson Instagram: @invader>mattIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review our podcast on your favorite platform. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Share your thoughts and connect with us on social media AND CHECK OUT OUR WE...2022-08-0501 min
Pilot InspectorsEpisode 170 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (RERUN)Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are re-releasing an episode we first aired back in March 2017 for the Amazon original series the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, created by Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino. The first full season was just released on Amazon Prime last month, and we wanted to remind everyone about a show that we really loved. The original intro music for this episode was "Sixteen Tons" performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford.2017-12-111h 22
Bloody Mary PodcastBloody Mary at Birdy City Comedy FestivalThis time I changed it up and did multiple interviews at Bird City Comedy Festival in Phoenix, AZ! This episode is jam packed with comics from all over the country talking about their favorite horror movies and favorite moments from Bird City. This one's a little longer than usual but there were so many fun people to talk to at the festival I didn't want it to end!
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Dante Powell, Des Moines
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Kon Stamadianos, Phoenix
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Buck Newman, Phoenix
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Chris Castles, Austin
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Jen Saunderson, Los Angeles
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Hana Michels...2017-04-201h 38
Pilot InspectorsEpisode 174 - BunheadsWelcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 2012 ABC Family series Bunheads, created by Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino. Today's intro music is "Instanbul (Not Constantinople)" performed by They Might Be Giants.2017-04-071h 12
Pilot InspectorsEpisode 170 - The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWelcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing pilot episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a new show from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino presented through Amazon's Pilot Season program. Today's intro music is "Sixteen Tons" performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford.2017-03-241h 21
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 069 & 070 Golden Moments Part 1 & 2 with Godiva and MaudeThis is not a traditional episode! We had Genevieve's cats, the snuggable Maude (@genevieverice, The Dana Gould Hour, Bird City Comedy Festival Founder) and the huggable Godiva (@AnthonyDesamito, Hell Yes Fest, AZ's Funniest Person With a Day Job Winner) on the podcast! This is the first real clip episode and it's a double episode! This week, we decided to record and watch both episodes simultaneously for the first time, kind of like MST3K. Also, as the Golden Girls go into their flashbacks, we will also be flashbacking ourselves, listening back to the TYfBaP guests of that clip's episode.
The fl...2016-01-271h 04
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 069 & 070 Golden Moments Part 1 & 2 with Godiva and MaudeThis is not a traditional episode! We had Genevieve's cats, the snuggable Maude (@genevieverice, The Dana Gould Hour, Bird City Comedy Festival Founder) and the huggable Godiva (@AnthonyDesamito, Hell Yes Fest, AZ's Funniest Person With a Day Job Winner) on the podcast! This is the first real clip episode and it's a double episode! This week, we decided to record and watch both episodes simultaneously for the first time, kind of like MST3K. Also, as the Golden Girls go into their flashbacks, we will also be flashbacking ourselves, listening back to the TYfBaP guests of that clip's episode....2016-01-271h 04
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 020 Adult Education with Jen Kober and Michael PalladinoWe had a hoot with the hilariously boisterous Jen Kober (@JenKober, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Mindy Project) and the classically witty Michael Palladino (@MikeyPalla480, The Taffy Room, Lists of Fury) on our Golden Girls podcast, hooray! We watched the one where Blanche has to decide wether or not she's going to bone her college professor to pass her psychology final, while the rest of the gang try to frantically get Frank Sinatra tickets. We talked about short-sleeved dress shirts, fetish balls and notebooks filled with men's phone numbers.2015-02-181h 08
Thank You for Being a Podcast: The Golden Girls PodcastThe Golden Girls Ep 020 Adult Education with Jen Kober and Michael PalladinoWe had a hoot with the hilariously boisterous Jen Kober (@JenKober, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Mindy Project) and the classically witty Michael Palladino (@MikeyPalla480, The Taffy Room, Lists of Fury) on our Golden Girls podcast, hooray! We watched the one where Blanche has to decide wether or not she's going to bone her college professor to pass her psychology final, while the rest of the gang try to frantically get Frank Sinatra tickets. We talked about short-sleeved dress shirts, fetish balls and notebooks filled with men's phone numbers. 2015-02-181h 08