What can the golden era of Top 40 radio teach us about life, purpose, and reinvention?

On this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome legendary broadcaster and author Don Sainte-Johnn, known as San Francisco’s Last Top 40 Disc Jockey. With a career spanning major radio markets and decades behind the microphone at KFRC, Don shares unforgettable stories from radio’s most electric era—and the powerful life lessons hidden within them.

This conversation explores the theater of the mind, resilience in the face of rejection, the importance of belief and action plans, and how reinvention is possible at any stage of life. Whether you’re a radio enthusiast, creative professional, or someone navigating change, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and timeless wisdom.

📻✨ A true Radio Rehab episode you won’t want to miss.

Original Airdate: 2/3/2026

What if a few simple reminders could change the way you move through life—especially when things feel uncertain or overwhelming? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore “sticky notes for the soul”—short, powerful truths we all need to remember before life gets any harder. Drawing inspiration from Marc and Angel and weaving in psychology, spirituality, gratitude, patience, and presence, this conversation offers practical wisdom for cultivating inner peace, letting go of what you can’t control, and staying grounded through change. A timely, heartfelt episode about resilience, mindset, and choosing calm in the present moment.

Original Airdate: 1/28/2026

What’s a book that didn’t just entertain you—but changed you?

In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore books everyone should read at least once in their lifetime—and why some are worth returning to again and again. From Man’s Search for Meaning and The Road Less Traveled to The Alchemist, The Four Agreements, Atomic Habits, and Meditations, they discuss how great books shape our thinking, expand consciousness, and help us navigate life with greater clarity and purpose.

Blending psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and fiction, this conversation highlights how reading can shift worldviews, deepen self-understanding, and offer guidance during life’s crossroads. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who’s struggled to connect with books, this episode invites you to rediscover the transformative power of the written word.

Original Airdate: 1/27/2026