Mindful Drinking Episodes

Are headlining DJs truly untouchable, or do they face the same hurdles as rising stars? Dive into a unique episode of Elevated Frequencies, where we unravel the reality behind the excitement of festival fame. I joined forces with ARC Music Festival to bring you candid interviews with top-tier artists, revealing the persistent challenges and strategies that define their careers.This isn't just another festival highlight reel; it's a profound look into the industry's core, highlighting that...

Are the challenges of ADHD crushing your music career, or are they the secret to your next big breakthrough? In this pivotal episode, Tristan Hunt, a certified transformational coach who specializes in ADHD, dives deep into the complexities of neurodiversity within the electronic music scene. With firsthand experience and a groundbreaking study under his belt, Tristan reveals how ADHD impacts creative giants in the industry and what you can do to harness its power.Join us for more transfo...

How does opting out of drinking impact your music production? If you found out an artist you like always uses a ghost producer, would you stop supporting? Is there a Spotify alternative where artists can release tracks and actually see streaming revenue?In this conversation with FREAK ON, we discuss EDM industry topics like navigating the music scene without alcohol, the integrity (or lack thereof) in using ghost producers, and the ethics of music streaming platforms.Learn more tips lik...

Does your creative process fuel your motivation? How can you build up your tenacity and self-confidence in your craft? How can you intentionally create timeless, career-building music rather than get caught up in trendy sounds?This interview with Kevin Knapp shares his expertise on fostering longevity in your music career.In this episode, we cover:Living and working with a partner (Kevin's spouse, Hutch, is co-owner of Plump Records)Building a creative process that inspires and ...

In today’s episode, we're talking to a DJ and producer you may recognize from TikTok, Jake Shore. His popular social media series, House Music You Should Start Your Day With, put him on the map and helped him transition from teaching into a full-time music career.Looking at his socials, it's like a masterclass in content creation, with his emphasis being to entertain, inform, or inspire in every video. He shared his authentic life of being a teacher who loves house music. That kind of genuin...

In today’s episode, we're talking to producer Eskuche. We touched on his life in Miami, unplugging from your online presence, and his choice to go alcohol-free for two years. Jumping off last week's episode all about my low-alcohol life, I loved hearing Eskuche's experience of being sober in the DJ community. We talked about his first sober show, how his social circle changed after cutting out drinking, and how he was able to stick to his values despite this huge lifestyle change.Manifestati...

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BONBUZ.Bonbuz is an award-winning female-founded alcohol-free beverage company that is pioneering the future of drinking and how we get buzzed.Their new line of ready-to-drink Functional Fizz cans empowers consumers with enhanced mood states to combat the midday slump like never before.Functional Fizz contains a blend of over 970MGs of nootropics, adaptogens, and medicinal mushrooms that work symbiotically with our body’s natural functions to elevate mood...

Life in the fast lane is exhilarating, liberating, and for a time, it seems, the essence of freedom and youth. Amanda, also known as Malcolm Brown when behind the DJ decks, knows this all too well. She dove headfirst into nightlife when she was just 15 years old, embracing the unending parties, intoxicating music, and the substances that came with it.As her 20s approached, however, Amanda began noticing the toll this lifestyle took on her well-being. The constant partying was becoming an impedi...