Dave sits down with Justin Martin, a licensed therapist and expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS), to discuss how this trauma-informed therapy model can help individuals, couples, and men work through relational and personal challenges. They explore Justin’s journey from discovering IFS early in his career to building a thriving practice in Orlan…

Send us a text David P of the band Easy Sleeper joins Ashton York for a conversation about Easy Sleeper's new album, "A Sacred Way of Living", being a band in the modern era, moving to L.A., lyricism, burnout, social media, spirituality/philosophy and much more! Follow Easy Sleeper here! Listen to their debut record here! (It's truly fantastic) Fol…

Dave talks with Carol Kim, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in play therapy, about finding balance in parenting by discussing the four key domains of nurturing, engaging, structure, and challenge. They explore the polarizing tendencies in parenting styles, sharing their personal experiences—Carol identifies as conflict avoidant…

Send us a text Zachary Sun joins Ashton for a conversation about his new record, How to Live, grieving through art, his creative processes, intuition and improvisation, musical collaboration, appreciating art and supporting other artists, social media, his favorite films, and much more! Listen to How to Live here! Follow Zachary Sun here! All thing…

Send us a text Marcus Friman of Land of Trees (Swedish Indie/Folk artist!) joins the show for a conversation about his life and work. He and Ashton discuss Marcus' beginnings in music, his discography, how loss can change our lives, the full spectrum of emotions a career in music offers, humble beginnings, and allowing joy and gratitude to drive ou…

Send us a text Andrew Montana joins the show to discuss his new album, American Pastoral, mental health, allowing the darkness into art, songwriting influences, social media, and many other topics. Listen to American Pastoral here! Follow Andrew Montana here! All things Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Chloe Gallardo joins Ashton for a conversation about her debut album, "Defamator", stranger danger, PR and the music industry, her new project Herr God, and much more. Chloe Gallardo is a San Francisco based songwriter, musician, and vocalist. Her debut album, "Defamator", was released in 2023 on Taxi Gauche Records and was met with …

Tammy Sollenberger is an author, podcaster, and psychotherapist. She is a Certified IFS therapist and Consultant who enjoys helping people new to IFS discover their Authentic Self. She co-authored a chapter on the Enneagram and IFS in the book "Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities and Trends." She authored the b…

Our beautiful aggressive boy (aka our new single), SHOCK NERVE, has been released on every possible streaming platform in the free world. Also, you can listen to it on platforms in the world that aren't as free. In fact, instead of listening to this podcast, you should go listen to SHOCK NERVE. It's official! We have squashed the Edge vs. Edge beef…

Send us a text Greg Francis (audio engineer, producer, musician!) joins Ashton for a conversation centered around Greg's life and work, their longtime collaboration, death/grief/loss, the reissue of the 2009 Stomacher album Sentimental Education and much more! Greg Francis is a music producer and post-production sound engineer based in Oakland, Cal…

We welcome Mr. Cole rn to the fake podcast studio (fake studio, real dudes). We talk music (LISTEN TO PLEASURE THRILLS ON SPOTIFY!) Next, we put our heads together and intricately evaluate the political landscape. We also make fun of stand up comedy and the bustling metropolis known as Dundalk Maryland. Oh yeah, please note that despite Mike and I …

Send us a text Ellyn Woods (Canadian Singer/Songwriter!) joins the show for a conversation about her upcoming record, support systems, resilience, rediscovery, restructuring, redefining, and so much more! Ellyn's new single! Ellyn's next show! Follow Ellyn Woods here! Follow Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text In Part Two of a lengthy and exciting conversation, Luca Firth (U.K. singer/songwriter!) joins Ashton York to speak about mental health, spirituality, the natural world and how it informs creativity, working at a pub, his next big project (currently in the works!), and much more. Follow Luca here! Help Luca fund his next project here…

Whether you're an Enneagram novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode provides valuable perspectives on using this dynamic tool to foster deeper understanding and empathy in relationships. Learn how to move beyond surface interactions and create meaningful, heart-to-heart connections that last.Door Dave Adamusko

Today, we dive deep into the transformative world of psychedelic-assisted therapy with Kristy Crabtree. We discuss the groundbreaking work MAPS is doing with MDMA to treat PTSD, showcasing an impressive 88% efficacy rate. Kristy shared her journey and passion for using psychedelics to expedite healing, particularly in the context of trauma, and we …

Send us a text In Part One of a lengthy and exciting conversation, Luca Firth (U.K. singer/songwriter!) joins Ashton York to speak about his debut album, "A Year of Grace", harnessing space as an instrument, making a record in isolation, getting lost in the present, playful curiosity, and all things creative process! Follow Luca here! Help Luca fun…

PLEASURE THRILLS IS OUT! This episode is what you'd call "inside baseball". Idk what that means cuz baseball is boring. However this episode is NOT boring. Mike sat down w/ Andrew from Heavy Penny where they talk about how great Easy Sleeper is. Typing that out may be considered a little conceited but that doesn't mean it's not true! Go listen to P…

Send us a text Ashton sits down with Danny Corbo for a conversation about social media, allowing for unpolished production for the sake of preserving raw emotion, Danny's life in Nashville, his upcoming record, "Quiet Year", and much more! Follow Danny Corbo here! Listen to Danny Corbo here! All things Ashton York here!…

Sachin Patel, a multifaceted health expert, describes how lifestyle choices significantly impact illness and healing. Breathwork is emphasized as a key to metabolic health, directly affecting longevity and various bodily systems. Dave and Sachin discuss the underappreciated effects of breathing on weight loss and overall health. Sachin's work in fu…

PLEASURE THRILLS RELEASES MARCH 29! We've been busy dealing with releasing a new single, and cleaning up cat piss...so this one is a little shorter. Great things come in small packages...that's what I tell people under 5 ft tall. Plus, I was sick for this one so only Mike had interesting/entertaining things to say. Whatever, it's free!!! Go listen …

Send us a text Elise Leavy (musician/singer-songwriter!) joins the show to discuss her new LP, "A Little Longer", collaborating with producer Robin MacMillan (Brothers Brother, Lake Street Dive), growing up in Northern CA, dropping out of school for fiddle camp, and much more! Follow Elise Leavy here! Listen to her latest album here! All things Eli…

Welcome to the first episode of Therapy with Dave, where we'll dive deep into the world of sleep training with expert Chrissy Lawler. Are you tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to baby sleep? Chrissy shatters myths and provides compassionate, evidence-based strategies, highlighting the importance of recognizing each baby’s unique needs.…

Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Mike, & special guest Ian Stahl from LA band Brother Swan as they talk music, touring, and finger injuries. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/easy_sleeper/?hl=en Pre-save "Time…

Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Alex, & David as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/easy_sleeper/?hl=en Pre-save "Timekeeper" here (releases on Feb 9th) - https:/…

Send us a text Caleb Nichols (poet, musician!) joins Ashton for an exciting conversation about his life and work, his most recent album, "Let's Look Back", the "DIY ethos" and being a working class musician, mental health and how to step away, changes in the music industry over the last 10 years, maintaining artistic integrity, poetry, the benefits…

Send us a text Jack Keyes (singer-songwriter!) joins Ashton for a dynamic conversation about songwriting, the modern age, spirituality, and his most recent record, "Safely Graze, Lost Sheep". Jack Keyes is an indie folk artist from Louisville, Kentucky. Keyes' sound stems from a love of classical music, pop, and a good story. Inspired by the soothi…

Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Alex, & David as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024, their recent show at El Cid, playing their upcoming single Timekeeper live, creating video content, and more. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instag…

Send us a text Ashton York is joined by Savannah Sauer for a two hour discussion about church, God, spirituality, and growing up in evangelical Christianity. Savannah is a worship director at a church in the East Bay and also a singer-songwriter. Follow Savannah Sauer here!Door Ashton York

Welcome to "The Easy Sleepers Podcast"! Join Doug and Mike as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024, the writing and recording process for their new single "Timekeeper", the fulfilling (and not so fulfilling) aspects of being in a DIY band, and more. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of u…

Send us a text Zachary Sun joins Ashton York for a look back at 2023 and a deep dive into the creative process. Follow Zachary Sun here! Listen to Zachary Sun here! New Single by Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Gina Milne joins Ashton York for an impassioned and entertaining conversation about culture, art, life in the modern age, and more. Gina Milne is an accomplished vocalist based in CO Springs. She is trained in operatic singing, but has spent most of her singing career in contemporary Christian music, while also pursuing her own solo …

Send us a text Ashton provides an update to his previous update, a sneak peek listen to a new song (unfinished!) and shares some exciting news. www.ashtonanny.com Follow Ashton here!Door Ashton York

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Send us a text Lonely Parrots (singer-songwriter duo!) joins Ashton to tell their story, sing a capella, and complain about the current nature of the music industry. Follow Max Embers here! Follow Michael Martinez here! Follow their joint project, Lonely Parrots, here! All things Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Denison Witmer (singer-songwriter!) joins Ashton York for a conversation surrounding topics like the creative process, the precarious intersection of art and business, spirituality, and working with Sufjan Stevens on his latest project. Follow Denison here! Listen to Denison's new single here! All things Denison Witmer here! Follow A…

Send us a text Quinn Dean and Ashton York explore the relationship between great art and suffering, what it means to leave a legacy, and whether or not Quinn should iron his shirts for work. Great ep! Enjoy it! Follow Quinn Dean! Follow Ashton York! All things Ashton York!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Ashton York and his mother discuss family, childhood, grief, recovery, faith, and culture! Great ep! Enjoy it! All things Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the upcoming, Sacred Strides (May 2023). When he’s not writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find him as the host of the At Sea Podcast. Justin joins Ashton York for a candid conversation surrounding topics like faith and spiritu…

Send us a text Ashton York and Quinn Dean discuss childhood memories, first heartbreaks, and trade their respective experiences with religion. They also take a stab at the whole "god" thing. Great ep! Enjoy it! Follow Quinn Dean! Follow Ashton York! All things Ashton York!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Zachary Sun reflects on the life and death of his beloved golden retriever, Judah, who took his last breath on Zach's birthday, January 26, 2023. Zach and Ashton also dive into their long time friendship, Zach's strange adolescence, and the release of York's new album, "Nightmare In Your Arms". This episode features the debut of an u…

Send us a text Quinn Dean and Ashton York catch up and ramble about spoken word, songwriting, mental health, and more! Enjoy it! Follow Quinn Dean! Follow Ashton York! All things Ashton York!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Tyler Cuchiara (musician, producer!) on music, turning 30 this year, Ashton's new album, and growing up in evangelical Christianity! Great ep! Follow Tyler here! Follow Ashton here! All things Ashton York here!Door Ashton York

Send us a text Quinn Dean and Ashton York reminisce about past customer service jobs, swap song ideas, and explore their respective relationships with crying. Great ep! Enjoy. Listen to Mathilde Bataillé's "Crying In Public". It's beautiful. Quinn's weekly album recommendation here Ashton's weekly album recommendation here Follow Quinn Dean here! F…

Send us a text Lil Big Boy (artist!) takes a deep dive into the world of art and creativity with Ashton York. UPDATE: Please note that the Hotel Utah show has been moved to THIS Wednesday 02/01/2023. It's a free show, starts at 8pm. See you there! Follow Lil Big Boy here! Listen to Lil Big Boy here! Follow Ashton York here! All things Ashton York h…

Send us a text Quinn and Ashton ramble about the above topics and more! Follow Quinn Dean here! Follow Ashton York here! All things Ashton YorkDoor Ashton York

Send us a text Danny Corbo (Nashville based singer-songwriter!) and Ashton York talk spirituality and catch up on life and music. Listen to Danny's beautiful music here Follow Danny here Follow Ashton here All things Ashton YorkDoor Ashton York

Send us a text Quinn Dean and Ashton York ramble about podcasting, songwriting, anxiety, poor speaking habits, and more! Follow Quinn on Instagram! Follow Ashton on Instagram! All things Ashton York!Door Ashton Whittaker