Dr. Jim Olson

Episode 4 opens with a view into John's life growing up in Spokane. He shares his experience with high school cliques, the role of music & how he ended up dating his cousin. Parenting can be heartbreaking, & when other kids are mean to our kids, how do we protect them & still be constructive? Amy & John share their experiences with bullying & how they maneuver social media & the pressure it puts on children.   This week's guest is Dr. Jim Olson. Dr. Olson is best known for his work with scorpion venom & how it is advancing brain surgery in cancer patients. Dr. Olson, John & Amy discuss how the venom or "Tumor Paint" lights up the cancer cells making them easier to see & remove. We also hear how Dr. Olson found himself in the world of pediatric oncology & why music is so important to him professionally & personally.  Dr. Amy tells us why she thinks our connection to the natural world is so important & explains how it plays a role in medicine. John & Amy share some Two Vintners Syrah & talk the significance of sibling relationships & loss.   This week’s featured music is the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.  As always, John & Amy remind us that We're Not Alone. The DR & the DJ Music by The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Palm Frauds, Joe Plummer & Chris Duryee. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Listen to more podcasts at Ruinous Media.   Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic. Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recommendations and community events.