MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer: Recent Episodes
MyNDTALK with Dr Pamela Brewer
Daily 30 minute relationship and mental health information conversations hosted by Pamela Brewer. Monday focus is men, Tuesday focus is on transitions, Wednesday focus is on women, Thursday (Thoughtful Thursday) we hear from clinical experts, Friday (Friday : On The Psychological Side) takes an expansive look at the world at large from a psychological perspective.
When Truth Mattered is a gripping, authoritative account of a young editor and his staff painstakingly pursuing the truth of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970 – a tragedy that has haunted the nation for 50 years and significantly changed the debate about the Vietnam War.
The editor, Robert Giles, takes you inside the turmoil and drama of the Akron Beacon Journal newsroom on that fateful day, and on campus at Kent State University, a Midwestern college under siege. Robert provides an urgent lesson for today: What is the role of truth in media? Can you trust the news that you’re hearing and seeing? If not, how do you equip yourself? When Truth Mattered shows how journalism was done right … and how those standards must still be applied today.
Vital to emotional intelligence is fluently reading the language of facial expressions. Famous Faces Decoded shows you that emotions are hidden in plain sight on all of our faces. You'll learn how emotions shape and reflect our personalities, driving behavior. ... From whom to hire, to sales, negotiations, and interacting with your boss, colleagues or customers, as well as in dating, marriage or handling your kids, Famous Faces Decoded will help anyone keen on securing more steadfast rapport with others.
No president in the history of the United States has inspired more alarm and confusion than Donald Trump. As questions and concerns about his decisions, behavior, and qualifications for office have multiplied, they point to one primary question: Does he pose a genuine threat to our country?
Dr. Paul Napper Co-Author of The Power of Agency discusses a science-backed approach to living life on your own terms. Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself - reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency gives you the tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands, and help you live your version of success.
Nancy lays out time-tested tools to identify, face, and overcome shadow beliefs from childhood that hold us back, get free of the limits of our comfort zone, and discover the courage we already have to take bold steps into the future. She teaches how to be more present, use our intuition, and get out from under the daily restrictions of autopilot. Bigger Better Braver author Nancy Pickard provides the pathway to uncover our personal vision of what living bigger means and opens the door for a major life change.
Dyslexic is the remarkable story of Mike Balzano, an undiagnosed learning-disabled child of working class immigrants whose antisocial behavior earned him the name "Crazy Mikey." Failing at everything, he became a garbage collector until crippled by a back injury. He then entered an optical apprenticeship that turned his life around. He earned a high school diploma, graduated from university magna cum laude, and earned a PhD with distinction from Georgetown University in Washington, DC"
A guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills, written by two White House Social Secretaries who offer an important fundamental message—everyone is important and everyone deserves to be treated well.
What if our lists did more than just remind us to buy milk and take out the trash? What if the practice of list-making could help us discover who we truly are and even point us to our deepest joys, hopes, and desires? Teacher, writer, and wordsmith Marilyn McEntyre shows listeners how the simple act of writing a list can open doors to personal discovery and spiritual growth.
Meet gay gang members ... whose gay identity complicates criminology’s portrayal and representation of gangs, gang members, and gang life.
How the female body has been racialized for over two hundred years. There is an obesity epidemic in this country and poor Black women are particularly stigmatized as “diseased” and a burden on the public health care system. This is only the most recent incarnation of the fear of fat Black women, which Sabrina Strings shows took root more than two hundred years ago.
Dr. Gross helps each one of us navigate life’s transitions successfully. Listening to her is like sharing time with a longtime friend. Grief is hard - Gail helps you go through it.
Dr. Bryna Siegel investigates the truths and fictions of public understanding about autism, questioning apparent realities too sensitive or impolitic to challenge.
Is there really more autism? How has the count expanded by diagnosing autism over other conditions? Have scientific methods in autism diagnosis gone hand-in-hand with autism increases? Are mild autism cases really a 'disorder,' rather than personality variant?
She watched and struggled and loved her child. Confusion turned to joy at seeing the joy of her child - and then...suddenly... it was different.
Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. ... Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial matters, and living situations for those who no longer can; no one is prepared for this process. And many caregivers grapple with sadness, confusion, guilt, anger, and physical and mental exhaustion as dementia enters its final stage.
Nurses are trained to think of others. We are trained to think of patients and the trauma they may experience , but how much awareness do we have of the trauma nurses experience? In a conversation for clinicians and lay persons, Dr . Karen Foli shares her experiences and her expertise.
An Illicit Love" is unique among affair memoirs. Salsberg offers a triple perspective. She is first "the other woman," then "wife." She is also a licensed clinical social worker who counsels patients on infidelity issues. This trifecta of experience allows her to analyze her own life choices.
Dr. Travers teaches us that from very early ages, some at two and three years old, trans children find themselves to be different from the sex category that was assigned to them at birth. How they make their voices heard—to their parents and friends, in schools, in public spaces, and through the courts—is the focus of today's conversation.
Dr. Travers teaches us that from very early ages, some at two and three years old, trans children find themselves to be different from the sex category that was assigned to them at birth. How they make their voices heard—to their parents and friends, in schools, in public spaces, and through the courts—is the focus of today's conversation.
Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today's complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how to have fun with your kids as you help them grow into successful, well-adjusted children.
...Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody, including his family, believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered Shanann, his pregnant wife, and two young daughters ... . As terrible as his story is, it is also a warning because, to this day, living behind bars, Watts is still acting out the character traits that made him kill in the first place. In this, the first and only psychological exploration of the Watts family murders, psychotherapist Lena Derhally has pieced together the crime, the events leading to it, and most of all, her beliefs about the “why,” including the fact that Chris Watts—now a self-described “man of God”—is not in the least remorseful about killing his family..
Today's guest says her history is what has informed the person she became and the professional she is today - a warm, compassionate, knowledgeable professional who helps others in ways that were simply not available to her as she grew up.
Jim challenges some of the changes in his life -- some of which he was unaware and quite displeased ...If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
"From the beginning, Geneen Roth was told she was too sensitive, too emotional, too curious, too demanding, too intense, and too big. Yet gaining and losing weight for decades did not improve her self-worth or reduce other people’s criticisms. Like most women who struggle with their weight, she believed that if she could resolve what seemed to be the source of her self-hatred—how and what she ate—she would be thin, happy, and free. That belief, she discovered, was false."
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia - discussing some of the subtle changes of which he is aware and unaware...If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
They were so close - they held each others secrets; each others joys and sorrows. Susan describes her brother as "larger than life" ... and then without any real warning...he was gone. How did she cope - how did her family manage. You will be stunned and heartened by Susan's story.
Transitions TUESDAY February 25 2020
MyNDTALK ”5-30” A Dementia Story A Requested Rebroadcast
Pamela and Jim and His Diagnosis
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia - today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org .
Women's Wednesday February 26 2020
MyNDTALK An Illicit Love Mary Salsburg
"An Illicit Love" is unique among affair memoirs. Salsberg offers a triple perspective. She is first "the other woman," then "wife." She is also a licensed clinical social worker who counsels patients on infidelity issues. This trifecta of experience allows her to analyze her own life choices."
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia - today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody, including his family, believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered Shanann, his pregnant wife, and two young daughters ... . As terrible as his story is, it is also a warning because, to this day, living behind bars, Watts is still acting out the character traits that made him kill in the first place. In this, the first and only psychological exploration of the Watts family murders, psychotherapist Lena Derhally has pieced together the crime, the events leading to it, and most of all, her beliefs about the “why,” including the fact that Chris Watts—now a self-described “man of God”—is not in the least remorseful about killing his family.."
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia - today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
“About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual."
With statistics that suggest over 40% of couples have met on line - it might be time for you to do a little research on what to do/not do. Christiane has created the perfect guide to safe and productive online dating!
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia. We discuss the urgent need for education and selected available resources. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life.
It's hard to imagine that a profession known for its members' compassion, patience and generosity of spirit - could in fact, hurt each other. Learn what is happening, why it's happening and what can be done.
Jonathan Mooney, a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed
About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual.
About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual.
Christine Ristaino was attacked in a store parking lot while her three- and five-year-old children watched. Ristaino shares what it felt like to be an ordinary person confronted with an extraordinary event―a woman trying to deal with acute trauma even as she went on with her everyday life, working at a university and parenting two children with her husband. She not only narrates how this event changed her but also tells how looking at the event through both the reactions of her community and her own sensibility allowed her to finally face two other violent episodes she had previously experienced.
Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
Garbarino focuses on how and why some convicted teenage murderers have been able to accomplish dramatic rehabilitation and transformation, emphasizing the role of education, reflection, mentoring, and spiritual development. Garbarino shows us the prisoners’ world that is filled, first and foremost, with stories of hope amid despair, and moral and psychological recovery in the face of developmental insult and damage.
With statistics that suggest over 40% of couples have met on line - it might be time for you to do a little research on what to do/not do. Christiane has created the perfect guide to safe and productive online dating!
Jim is back to continue sharing his very personal experience of dementia. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org
If you believe a broken relationship is at the core of your being - if you have ever believed that you are not “good enough” - this is the conversation for you to hear and share.
Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s strange motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. ... From the mother who shaves her child’s head and tells her community he has cancer, to the co-worker who suffers from a string of incomprehensible "tragedies," to the false epilepsy victim who monopolizes her online support group, "disease forgery" is ever-present in the media and in many people’s lives.
Why are so many women dissatisfied with their sex lives?
Something is missing from their intimate encounters ...Their relationships are suffering. Many women find themselves wondering what’s wrong with them. If you’re a woman and any of this sounds familiar, Dr. Anita H. Clayton wants you to know that there’s nothing wrong with you–what’s wrong is the ridiculous fantasies you’ve been sold about sex, and the unrealistic expectations you cling to.
Listen to this conversation - and then share it with family, friends and colleagues. Community tragedies impact human life, be it weather, deaths, indeed, assaults of any kind. And yet, there is healing.
A noted religious scholar draws on centuries of Qur'an and Biblical studies to offer his rigorous and revelatory commentary on how these holy books are intrinsically connected.
Reynolds demonstrates how Jewish and Christian characters, imagery, and literary devices feature prominently in the Qur'an, including stories of angels bowing before Adam and of Jesus speaking as an infant.
We all acknowledge that physical aggression occurs - but how much do we know, understand or even care about non-physical aggression?
Darryl, a 27year veteran of ABC news shares
his views on the media, the holidays,
and the value of male friendships.
Minister, Banking professional, Marketing expert and Mental Health Clinician - it would seem like ethics would be stretched to the limit to accommodate all these roles - and yet, not for Community Mental Health clinician Mark Fuqua.
Today's guest says her history is what has informed the person she became and the professional she is today - a warm, compassionate, knowledgeable professional who helps others in ways that were simply not available to her and she grew up.
Today's guest says her history is what has informed the person she became and the professional she is today - a warm, compassionate, knowledgeable professional who helps others in ways that were simply not available to her and she grew up.
How do you know when it's "ok" to resume dating? Who do you check with? What about your friends? What about your children? This conversation could help you get back out into the world in a way that feels comfortable and affirming.
There are many misconceptions about aging . One of the myths is that it is a time to slow up and slow down. Not so!
If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life."
Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today's complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how to have fun with your kids as you help them grow into successful, well-adjusted children.
Jonathan Mooney, a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed.
With the clarity and unique been-there-done-that awareness that only Carole can share - learn how to manage your grief, and recovery day by day - sometimes moment by moment.
“Trauma Informed Care" is a term we hear a lot these days - but what does it really mean? How does it really impact care? Why is it so important? Learn the answer to these questions and more as Felicia Veale-Buckson walks us through the components and the power of trauma informed care
He's an investigative journalist - a husband - a father - a friend - a man diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's and the author of On Pluto - Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's. Listen to Greg's story - with added comments from Dr. Molly Perdue, founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit the Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Center.
Using his own experience of the heartbreaking loss of his father, Rabbi Kamin stresses the importance of not deferring the process of grieving at the risk of harming one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Rabbi Kamin offers an empathetic and simple spiritual guide along the path to acceptance and peace for those who must continue their life journey after a loved one dies.
From the beginning, Geneen Roth was told she was too sensitive, too emotional, too curious, too demanding, too intense, and too big. Yet gaining and losing weight for decades did not improve her self-worth or reduce other people’s criticisms. Like most women who struggle with their weight, she believed that if she could resolve what seemed to be the source of her self-hatred—how and what she ate—she would be thin, happy, and free. That belief, she discovered, was false.
Dr. Brereton, co-founder of Collective Capacity Consulting, discusses a sobering statistic. 1 in 3 teens in the United States is a victim of abuse by a dating partner. Learn about the incidence and signs of dating violence among teens.
Author and medical doctor Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda discuss powerful experiences in working with patients at the end of their lives. In some cases, death came quickly. ... In some cases, patients were able to fight off death for many years. Hard decisions are often made—whether to resuscitate or not, whether to choose hospice or not. This is an important dialogue to listen to and share.
Lee and several of his notable colleagues and friends have come together to create a work for all who have suffered heartbreak. It is for those troubled by anxiety, depression, loss, grief, questioning their self-worth, caught in addiction or obsessive/compulsive behavior, and struggling to find meaning. While the list is broad in scope, it shares a common theme: The conditions reflect a broken relationship to the core of your being, your own 'healing heart, sacred heart.' For anyone who has struggled with the not enough?not good enough, not pretty enough, not smart enough, not strong enough?and the list goes on, this is created with you in mind.
She thought she was in love. She thought he was in love. And yet...
Listen to Donna's story about the man she married - and survived.
Dr. Chad Lawson discusses some of the latest efforts to identify the possibility of Alzheimer sooner rather than later.
Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his three siblings idolized their dad. Tall, strong, smart, and brave, the self-taught Cherokee regaled his family with stories of his World War II feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies—even murder.
MyNDTALK Victims of Torture Curt Goering
Executive Director - Center for Victims of Torture
Meet Curt Goering, the man in front of and behind this vital non-profit organization: The Center for Victims of Torture. Through research, training, advocacy and healing services - Curt/The Center gives new hope to people worldwide while playing an important role in building a larger vision for the torture rehabilitation movement.
MyNDTALK White Kids Dr. Margaret A Hagerman
American kids are living in a world of ongoing public debates about race, daily displays of racial injustice, and for some, an increased awareness surrounding diversity and inclusion. In this heated context, sociologist Margaret A. Hagerman zeroes in on affluent, white kids to observe how they make sense of privilege, unequal educational opportunities, and police violence.
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.
November 17, 2019
MyNDTALK Policing Black Bodies Dr. Earl Smith
Policing Black Bodies goes beyond chronicling isolated incidents of injustice to look at the broader systems of inequality in our society—how they’re structured, how they harm Black people, and how we can work for positive change.
The Mayor’s Office: WDC
Director of the DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Meet Sheila and learn about her day-to-day concerns/issues with respect to the LGBTQ community. Could this model program work in your city?
Research studies from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic, among many others, have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of yoga and meditation on various aspects of the human mind—and when you think about it, that's where Alzheimer's disease develops—in the mind.
A simple cell phone with a simple camera, an intentional daily practice and you can change your life, your level of awareness and your joy.
Co Author of Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences, Dr Elaine Fogel Schneider will offer practical tools to lead your child with learning differences to lifelong success—educationally, socially, and personally.
MyNDTALK LISTEN! Patty Wipfler
Patty Wipfler introduces parents to five simple, practical skills even the most harried parent can use. These tools will help parents strengthen their connection with their child and help build their child's intelligence, cooperation, and ability to learn as they grow.
MyNDTALK Another Kind of A Madness Dr Stephen P Hinshaw
...Stephen Hinshaw never imagined that a profound secret was kept under lock and key for eighteen years within his family-that his father's mysterious absences, for months at a time, resulted from serious mental illness and involuntary hospitalizations.
Her life began the way no child's should - and yet, she survived, she thrived, she failed up!
From renowned parent expert Caroline Maguire, Why Will No One Play with Me? is a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance, and have a happy childhood.
Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his three siblings idolized their dad. Tall, strong, smart, and brave, the self-taught Cherokee regaled his family with stories of his World War II feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies—even murder.
If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life.
What is hospital diversion? What are the signs? What can be done? What is being done? Join Rodrigo Garcia for a look at the nationwide efforts to treat this issue among medical professionals
It's hard to imagine that a profession known for its members' compassion, patience and generosity of spirit - could in fact, hurt each other. Learn what is happening, why it's happening and what can be done.
MyNDTALK "5-30" - Jim's Story im's professional life in the communications industry spans 50+ years. Today's episode of "5/30" - Jim is learning more about Alzheimers and continues to share his current day experience of having been diagnosed with Mixed Dementia on 5/30/19..
Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s strange motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. ... From the mother who shaves her child’s head and tells her community he has cancer, to the co-worker who suffers from a string of incomprehensible "tragedies," to the false epilepsy victim who monopolizes her online support group, "disease forgery" is ever-present in the media and in many people’s lives.
Dr. Bryna Siegel investigates the truths and fictions of public understanding about autism, questioning apparent realities too sensitive or impolitic to challenge.
After seven years of faithfully following her spiritual teacher, Renee Linnell finally realized she was in a cult and had been severely brainwashed. But how did that happen to someone like her? She had graduated magna cum laude with a double degree. She had traveled to nearly fifty countries alone before she turned thirty-five. She was a surf model and a professional Argentine tango dancer. She had started five different companies and had an MBA from NYU. How could someone like her end up brainwashed and in a cult?
More of Jim's history and more of his day to day experiences. Who were some of the more memorable people whose life crossed his and he theirs?
MyNDTALK The Magic Feather Effect Melanie Warner
A fascinating look at how and why we believe what we believe. And the power of such beliefs.
Jonathan Mooney, a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed.
Diversion Services for CliniciansToo often, clinicians find themselves chronically dealing with impossible work demands. And too often clinicians make choices that hurt ...
The MAYor's Office : WDC the Director of the DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Meet Sheila and learn about her day-to-day concerns/issues with respect to the LGBTQ community. Could this model program work in your city?
As we continue to share Jim's experience of his dementia journey, he makes distinctions about his past and now.
If you were asked when America became polarized, your answer would likely depend on your age: you might say during Barack Obamas presidency, or with the post-9/11 war on terror, or the culture wars of the 1980s and 1990s, or the Reagan Revolution and the the rise of the New Right. For leading historians Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer, it all starts in 1974.
If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life.
Christine Ristaino was attacked in a store parking lot while her three- and five-year-old children watched. Ristaino shares what it felt like to be an ordinary person confronted with an extraordinary event?a woman trying to deal with acute trauma even as she went on with her everyday life, working at a university and parenting two children with her husband. She not only narrates how this event changed her but also tells how looking at the event through both the reactions of her community and her own sensibility allowed her to finally face two other violent episodes she had previously experienced.
Garbarino focuses on how and why some convicted teenage murderers have been able to accomplish dramatic rehabilitation and transformation, emphasizing the role of education, reflection, mentoring, and spiritual development. Garbarino shows us the prisoners’ world that is filled, first and foremost, with stories of hope amid despair, and moral and psychological recovery in the face of developmental insult and damage.
From renowned parent expert Caroline Maguire, Why Will No One Play with Me? is a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance, and have a happy childhood.
Within weeks of 9/11, Lisa Luckett vowed that she would make something good come from the nightmare of the death of her husband and all the others in the devastating event that changed our world forever.
As we continue to share Jim's experience of his dementia journey, we learn more about his family history.
Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his three siblings idolized their dad. Tall, strong, smart, and brave, the self-taught Cherokee regaled his family with stories of his World War II feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies—even murder.
How the female body has been racialized for over two hundred years. There is an obesity epidemic in this country and poor Black women are particularly stigmatized as “diseased” and a burden on the public health care system. This is only the most recent incarnation of the fear of fat Black women, which Sabrina Strings shows took root more than two hundred years ago.
Dr. Cheryl Dellasega first discussed the issue of nurses hurting each other and sharing her own story of being a hurt nurse. She now takes on the conversation about what to do when nurses hurt nurses!
...You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake. You will be introduced to philosophical consolations for mortality. And you will learn what it would mean to live in the present, how it could solve your midlife crisis, and why meditation helps.
Garabino focuses on how and why some convicted teenage murderers have been able to accomplish dramatic rehabilitation and transformation, emphasizing the role of education, reflection, mentoring, and spiritual development. Garbarino shows us the prisoners’ world that is filled, first and foremost, with stories of hope amid despair, and moral and psychological recovery in the face of developmental insult and damage.
Director, Mayor's Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs Washington, DC
A champion of the LGBTQ community, Sheila discusses the concerns she and her colleagues address via the Mayor's Office and perhaps broadens the perspective of many. You can learn more about the office at lgbtq.dc.gov
MyNDTALK 5-30 Week 4 A Real Time Dementia Story Jim Brown
Jim's professional life in the communications industry spans 50+ years. Today's episode of "5/30" - Jim is learning more about Alzheimers and continues to share his current day experience of having been diagnosed with Mixed Dementia on 5/30/19 - and his latest medical appointment.
Using his own experience of the heartbreaking loss of his father, Rabbi Kamin stresses the importance of not deferring the process of grieving at the risk of harming one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Rabbi Kamin offers an empathetic and simple spiritual guide along the path to acceptance and peace for those who must continue their life journey after a loved one dies.
Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today's complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how ...
If there is an overriding philosophy that Ora Nadrich ascribes to, it is this: you can help yourself solve your own problems, you can do it daily, and the process doesn’t need to be complex. ... Simplicity is her mantra.
MyNDTALK 5-30 A Real Time Dementia Story Jim Brown
Jim's History - Part 2 Jim's professional life in the communications industry spans 50+ years. Today's episode of 5/30 will introduce you to more of his career. He shares this with you while also sharing his current day experience of having been diagnosed with Mixed Dementia on 5/30/19 - and his latest Medical appointment.
"...Stephen Hinshaw never imagined that a profound secret was kept under lock and key for eighteen years within his family-that his father's mysterious absences, for months at a time, resulted from serious mental illness and involuntary hospitalizations."
Rodrigo Garcia , CEO of Parkdale: Addiction Treatment for Professionals, understands better than some that the issue of hospital medication diversion is significant and must be addressed.
This is not a partial glimpse of addiction--it is the whole story. It begins with a violent childhood that bonded two children together forever, perhaps setting the stage for what was to come. Jodee's younger brother
MyNDTALK 5/30 History P1 Jim Brown
A Real Time Dementia Story
A life truly well lived and being lived. With a working history in the communications industry of 50+ years, Jim has worked as a producer in radio, television and podcasting. He has been an active administrator, instructor, trainer, mentor, consultant and community media activist.
On May 30, 2019 Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. Jim has chosen to share his story with the hope of shedding light, exploding myths and offering wisdom.
Meet gay gang members ... whose gay identity complicates criminology’s portrayal and representation of gangs, gang members, and gang life.
There is an obesity epidemic in this country and poor Black women are particularly stigmatized as “diseased” and a burden on the public health care system. This is only the most recent incarnation of the fear of fat black women, which Sabrina Strings shows took root more than two hundred years ago. ..The author argues that the contemporary ideal of slenderness is, at its very core, racialized and racist. Indeed, it was not until the early twentieth century, when racialized attitudes against fatness were already entrenched in the culture, that the medical establishment began its crusade against obesity.
A life truly well lived and being lived. With a working history in the communications industry of 50+ years, Jim has worked as a producer in radio, television and podcasting. He has been an active administrator, instructor, trainer, mentor, consultant and community media activist.
On May 30, 2019 Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. Jim has chosen to share his story with the hope of shedding light, exploding myths and offering wisdom.
The Story of a Vietnam Vet
Dan's Story
He lived a simple life - an innocent life. Graduated High School. And then the war. Listen to the story of a man who literally had his life taken away by his experiences in and out of the Vietnam War. Thankfully, today his life is better.
A fascinating look at how and why we believe what we believe. And the power of those beliefs!
The unflinching story of a professional oboist who finds order and beauty in music as her personal life threatens to destroy her.
Music was everything for Marcia Butler. Growing up in an emotionally desolate home with an abusive father and a distant mother, she devoted herself to the discipline and rigor of the oboe, and quickly became a young prodigy on the rise in New York City's competitive music scene.
A profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a man’s life.
Larry Ruhl’s father sought comfort from his only son, ... ?blurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larry’s mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades...
In this biography Tammy Bottner delivers a true and moving family memoir. This meticulously written and researched account brings to life the horrific decisions Bottner’s grandparents had to make simply to survive. Through their monumental choices, Tammy Bottner's grandparents ensured the survival of their family and made their post-war reunion possible.
Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today's complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how to have fun with your kids as you help them grow into successful, well-adjusted humans.
Dirty Wars and Polished Silver is Lynda Schuster’s story of her life abroad as a foreign correspondent in war-torn countries, and, later, as the wife of a U.S. Ambassador. It chronicles her time working on a kibbutz in Israel, reporting on uprisings in Central America and a financial crisis in Mexico, dodging rocket fire in Lebanon, and grieving the loss of her first husband, a fellow reporter, who was killed only ten months after their wedding.
Are you 1 out of the 3 women who have experienced childhood sexual trauma? Do you believe you are missing a fulfilling life and relationship? Carolin Hauser marries the power of her personal story of healing from abuse with 15 years of experience in the field of alternative healing and psychotherapy.
When Dr. Daniel Baxter arrived in Botswana in 2002, he was confident of the purity of his mission ... . But Baxter’s good intentions were quickly overwhelmed by the reality of AIDS in Africa, his misguided altruism engulfed by the sea of need around him.
MyNDTALK Medication Diversion Rodrigo Garcia
CEO Parkdale, Center for Professionals
From both a personal and professional perspective, Rodrigo Garcia explains medication diversion, some of the how it happens and the reasons it happens. Today, Rodrigo is committed to helping facilities and individuals dealing with the issue of medication diversion
There are days when your lists can overwhelm you - but today is not that day.
Today you will learn an approach to list-making that can actually lighten your emotional load.
Anand offers a unique way to view and experience the challenges
and the changes that grow in our paths.
At the age of 3, almost 4, his dad explained to him that they had to "get rid of" his mother. How does a little one think about that, understand that, live with that? David Crow shares his compelling true story of fighting against all the odds in the Native American community in which he lived. You won't believe the truths he uncovered and the life/work he lives today!
Since the late Stone Age, approximately 10 percent of humans have been left-handed, yet for most of human history, left-handedness has been stigmatized. In On the Other Hand, Howard I. Kushner traces the impact of left-handedness on human cognition, behavior, culture, and health.
Renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally-charged events from your past can still haunt you in the form of "trapped emotions"; emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. Dr. Nelson explains how trapped emotions can create pain, malfunction and eventual disease. Trapped emotions can exert a dramatic effect on how you think, the choices that you make, and how successful you will be. Perhaps the most important discovery that Dr. Nelson has made is that trapped emotional energies will often gather around the heart, creating a "Heart-Wall" that may block you from giving and receiving love freely. The Emotion Code is a powerful and simple way to rid yourself of unseen baggage.
One woman’s journey through grief and a profound feeling of unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the chillingly sudden death of Rice’s mother and is followed by her foray into the center of mourning. With wisdom, grace, and humor, Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist, who she falls desperately in love with, to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to ordinary guy to superhero.
So very often the inside of your home reflects the inside of your head - and your stress levels. Listen to Dorothy's guidance and learn about her personal journey of caring for a family member - in an organized way!
Retired Major Marc Raciti and International Book Award finalist talks of his experience through P.T.S.D. as a veteran of the U.S. Army. Marc tells his story about his journey, from the beginning of his realization there was a problem, to the moment he found the courage to get well. His hope is that he will be able to inspire others to want to get well, and to help those who continue to suffer.
Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s strange motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. Doctors, family members, and friends are lured into a costly, frustrating, and potentially deadly web of deceit.
Patty Wipfler introduces parents to five simple, practical skills even the most harried parent can use. These tools will help parents strengthen their connection with their child and help build their child's intelligence, cooperation, and ability to learn as they grow.
Eva explores the isolation so many of us feel despite living in an age of constant connectivity; how our ambitions sometimes pull us apart more than bring us together; and how a simple doughnut, delivered by a caring soul, can become the essence of what makes a life valuable.
Research studies from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic, among many others, have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of yoga and meditation on various aspects of the human mind—and when you think about it, that's where Alzheimer's disease develops—in the mind.
Many boys/men struggle with access to their inner worlds. Experiences of alienation can lead to destructive and self-destructive behaviors, including addiction and violence. Dr Tyminski explores the reasons for this and considers why boys and men seek professional help.
A simple cell phone with a simple camera, an intentional daily practice - and you can change your life, your level of awareness and your joy.
She thought she was in love. She thought he was in love. And yet...
Listen to Donna's story about the man she married - and survived.
This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand the nature of pain, as well as people who are suffering from some form of chronic pain and want to understand their bodies better.
Policing Black Bodies goes beyond chronicling isolated incidents of injustice to look at the broader systems of inequality in our society—how they’re structured, how they harm Black people, and how we can work for positive change.
School is out and it is a great time to look back at the school year and talk with your child about her/his experiences - and to plan for the upcoming school year.
American kids are living in a world of ongoing public debates about race, daily displays of racial injustice, and for some, an increased awareness surrounding diversity and inclusion. In this heated context, sociologist Margaret A. Hagerman zeroes in on affluent, white kids to observe how they make sense of privilege, unequal educational opportunities, and police violence.
Dr. Gross helps each one of us navigate life’s transitions successfully. Listening to her is like sharing time with a longtime friend. Grief is hard - Gail helps you go through it
John shares some of the wisdom he shares with this child;
Don’t be ruled by the tyranny of events
The belief that happiness comes from getting what we want is false
Pain is unavoidable; Pain is unavoidable
We live in a sea of uncertainty ? but we already know how to swim
You will be energized by John's down-to-earth principles for living
that every parent wants their kids to know.
Neurologist Dr. Shulman describes a personal story of loss and her journey to understand the science behind the mind-altering experience of grief. ... This conversation combines Lisa's perspectives as an expert in brain science and a keen observer of behavior with her experience as a clinician, a caregiver, and a widow.
Dr. Travers teaches us that from very early ages, some at two and three years old, trans children find themselves to be different from the sex category that was assigned to them at birth. How they make their voices heard—to their parents and friends, in schools, in public spaces, and through the courts—is the focus of today's conversation.
When people first meet Barbara Hong, they often conclude that her life must have always been enriched. They assume she had loving, successful parents and all the support she needed to reach her goals. Nothing could be further from the truth.
MyNDTALK Expanding Literacy Dr Zelaika S Hepworth Clark
Dr. Hepworth Clarke specializes in human sexualities, gender, and relational diversity, clinical and cultural sexology, African-centered social work, sexuality education, autoethnography, an African-centered, sex-positive, post-colonial paradigm that affirms diversity in sensuality, sexual pleasure, and eroticism. Dr. Hepworth Clarke's passions include increasing critical thinking, sexual literacy, expanding self-awareness and self-reflexivity, empowerment, counter - oppressive discourses, unlearning colonial mentalities, decolonial considerations, mindfulness, justices (social, racial, erotic, epistemic, ecological etc.) and healing.
At a time when finding an African American man in the technical world of TV was fairly unique - Keith found himself working with the noted Ted Koppel of ABC-TV's 'Nightline'. While working there, Keith's curiousuty and his genius led him to discover what is now called the Morgan Curve. Don't miss this unique story about this unique finding from unique man!
Listen to the personal and professional experiences and advice from a physician who has literally "been-there-done-that"!
She had "everything" going for her. How did she land in a cult?
Her story is compelling and a study in learning, growing, and expanding self-awareness.
The pace of modern life leaves little time to truly connect with our partners, yet the need for good communication is greater than ever before. During this conversation, you will learn how to communicate effectively through structured practices. You'll learn simple ways to keep the lines of communication open, become a better listener, understand and avoid your own and your partner's triggers, and solve common problems.
The pace of modern life leaves little time to truly connect with our partners, yet the need for good communication is greater than ever before. During this conversation, you will learn how to communicate effectively through structured practices. You'll learn simple ways to keep the lines of communication open, become a better listener, understand and avoid your own and your partner's triggers, and solve common problems.
Knowledge is power and grasping the basics of bipolar disorder can give you the power you need to detect it, accept it, and own the responsibility for treatment and lifelong disease management. With its three-phase approach, Owning Bipolar can help you and your loved ones become experts at an illness that has called the shots in your life for too long. Now it’s time for you to take control.
If you were asked when America became polarized, your answer would likely depend on your age: you might say during Barack Obama’s presidency, or with the post-9/11 war on terror, or the culture wars of the 1980s and 1990s, or the “Reagan Revolution” and the the rise of the New Right. For leading historians Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer, it all starts in 1974.
A guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills, written by two White House Social Secretaries who offer an important fundamental message—everyone is important and everyone deserves to be treated well.
Pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.
Is there a biological basis for practices like acupuncture, tai chi, chiropractic, and energy healing? Who are the faithful patients and practitioners who tell these stories and speak of such mystical-seeming concepts as qi, chakras, and meridians in the first place?
Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman is a pioneer in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness and the author of Light: Medicine of the Future and Take Off Your Glasses and See. He has developed numerous light and vision therapy instruments, including the first FDA-cleared medical device to significantly improve visual performance. A respected public speaker, he shares his scientific and spiritual discoveries with audiences worldwide.
Both a physician and a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor, Dr. Chrisanne Gordon is uniquely qualified to have this discussion. She puts her whole soul and professional awareness and personal experience in shedding important light on TBI.
Trauma Informed Care" is a term we hear a lot these days - but what does it really mean? How does it really impact care? Why is it so important? Learn the answer to these questions and more as Felicia Veale-Buckson walks us through the components and the power of trauma informed care.
Trauma Informed Care" is a term we hear a lot these days - but what does it really mean? How does it really impact care? Why is it so important? Learn the answer to these questions and more as Felicia Veale-Buckson walks us through the components and the power of trauma informed care.
Yoga healed her scars, opened her soul to forgiveness, and allowed her to reconcile herself with a past that had threatened to snuff out her life. Tatiana discusses her unsparingly honest memoir of a childhood lost and of courage and resilience gained.
This conversation is for those who have suffered heartbreak. It is for those troubled by anxiety, depression, loss, grief, questioning their self-worth, caught in addiction or obsessive/compulsive behavior, and struggling to find meaning. While the list is broad in scope, it shares a common theme: The conditions reflect a broken relationship to the core of your being, your own 'healing heart, sacred heart.
Thought you needed a professional camera to capture the world around you? Worried that your eye was not enough? Thought you had to spend years and dollars to get the equipment you needed to capture the beauty around you? Not so. Today's guest talks about your ability to look within-using just your phone to learn, love and create.
How could an educational curriculum have ANYTHING to do with politics? Listen to today's guest explain the ins and outs and share a perspective that may be brand new to you.
Today there are many different forms of psychotherapy. Today's guest, an expert in rational emotional behaviorial therapy (REBT) will answer many of the questions you did not even know you had!
Kristin didn't know until she knew. Her life was destined to be very different from what her parents intended. Because in this society your worth is often erroneously determined by your appearance - Kristin experienced many challenges - but SHE found a way to rise to the top!
She watched and struggled and loved her child. Confusion turned to joy at seeing the joy of her child - and then...suddenly... it was different.
With the awareness of autism being in the public eye more and more - and the impact of autism on the individual and the family - one could easily think that politics would not enter into the treatment equation. Today's guest says not so!
You have a child with a learning difference, and you are not quite sure how to approach supporting your child. You have a friend with a learning needs child, and you are not sure how to support your friend. You are a educator with a learning needs student and you don't know what to do - or you would like a refresher course. Dr Elaine Fogel Schneider is here to help sort out some of the confusion.
First she was a coaching intern, then she became the New York Jets first woman Assistant Defensive Coach. Acknowledged for her tremendous football knowledge, Colette didn't stop there. She is also the founder of Believe N You Inc. - an organization "meant to evoke confidence and to bring out the best you that lives inside of yourself.
We don't often think about the history of comedy - its creation, its goals, its impact. Today we will.
If you haven't already listened to this conversation - or shared it with your friends and colleagues - please do so now. With yet another community tragedy staring at us - we once again need to fully engage in the process of healing - and working to stop the hatred and the violence.
There is often the belief that Doctors are either more than human or less than human. Today's guest shares her very human experience of loss with a healthy and informative dash of scientific
How do you know when it's "ok" to resume dating? Who do you check with? What about your friends? What about your children? This conversation could help you get back out into the world in a way that feels comfortable and affirming.
There are many misconceptions about aging. One of the myths is that it is a time to slow up and slow down. Not so!
Award-winning journalist and author Peter Lovenheim embarked on a journey to understand 'attachment' from the inside out. ... The result is an engaging and revealing book, which is part journalism, part memoir, part psychological guide.
Too often communities are plunged in a sense of horror and despair. In those moments there is often the fear / belief that recovery is impossible. But it is possible. Today's guest shows us how to understand the trauma and approach the healing.
Yes, it is true. Male contraception is on the horizon. Research shows that contrary to what many suggest, men care about contraception - and they see it as a shared responsibility Today's guest Dr. Stephanie Page, is a lead clinician in current ground-breaking research in the area of male contraception.
It's not something we tend to think about - but it is something that happens much too often. Children ending their lives. Should children be asked if they are contemplating self-harm? What could lead children to experiencing such potentially life-ending despair?
The Man O’ War Project is the first university-led research trial aimed specifically at veterans diagnosed with PTSD to determine the effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Therapy for treating PTSD (EAT-PTSD) and to establish manualized guidelines for the application of EAT-PTSD.
With the clarity and unique been-there-done-that awareness that only Carole can share - learn how to manage your grief, and recovery day by day - sometimes moment by moment.
Jonathan Robinson has interviewed over 60 spiritual leaders ranging from Deepak Chopra to the Dalai Lama. The importance of awakening to awareness is the one thing they all agree on. Learn from Jonathan how you can access peace in minutes.
The reality of accepting an unexpected job loss or financial setbacks, a friend's betrayal, a child's struggle with addiction, a serious illness, or even the annoying traits of a loved one can be extremely challenging. To make it easier, Daniel Miller offers insights, intentions, and strategies for practicing acceptance of parents, a significant other, children, siblings and extended family, coworkers, friends, and foes; of life's adversities and the limitations of getting older; and, perhaps toughest of all, of yourself.
Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. ... Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial matters, and living situations for those who no longer can; no one is prepared for this process. And many caregivers grapple with sadness, confusion, guilt, anger, and physical and mental exhaustion as dementia enters its final stage.
My mother used to chant in Sanskrit in her study before sunrise every morning. Though she died when I was 16—22 years ago—I always hear her voice that way. Off-key, but strangely hypnotic, the language both complicated and pure, reverberating around our house.
After seven years of faithfully following her spiritual teacher, Renee Linnell finally realized she was in a cult and had been severely brainwashed. But how did that happen to someone like her? She had graduated magna cum laude with a double degree. She had traveled to nearly fifty countries alone before she turned thirty-five. She was a surf model and a professional Argentine tango dancer. She had started five different companies and had an MBA from NYU. How could someone like her end up brainwashed and in a cult?
Winners are not born. They learned how. You can learn how, too. Winners don't have more stamina. They just have better ideas. They don't have higher IQs. They just have great strategy. People think that winning is meant to be hard. Rabbi Barrs explains that the reality is quite the opposite: The really good life is easy. And when life is easy, life is good. Sports, business, food, friendships and family, are only truly enjoyed by those who have figured out how to make them easy. These are the winners.
One in ten Americans suffers from chronic insomnia. Many receive sleeping pills and over-the-counter sleep aids, at an annual cost of over $40 billion. There are many different medicines, in what can seem like a bewildering variety. Dr. Mendelson draws on his experience of 40 years doing research and treatment of insomnia to explain how sleeping pills work, as well as their benefits and drawbacks, and alternative non-medicine approaches.
No president in the history of the United States has inspired more alarm and confusion than Donald Trump. As questions and concerns about his decisions, behavior, and qualifications for office have multiplied, they point to one primary question: Does he pose a genuine threat to our country? The American Psychiatric Association's Goldwater Rule constrains psychiatrists from offering diagnoses on public figures who are not patients and who have not endorsed such statements. But in Trump on the Couch Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Justin A Frank invokes the moral responsibility that compels him to speak out and present a full portrait of a man who presents us with a clear and present danger.
Belgium, 1940. Melly Bottner is just eighteen with a three-week old newborn son when the Nazi occupation of Belgium begins. She and her young husband Genek live in fear as it becomes obvious that all Jews will soon be taken. Watching friends and neighbors disappear as the Germans carry out their shocking purge, the young family confronts an awful truth: if they are to survive... .
Dana Bowman can’t escape the lure of perfectionism, trying to be a flawless wife, mother, and person in recovery. When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol.
Learn about this vital non-profit organization that, through research, training, advocacy and healing services gives new hope to people worldwide while playing an important role in building a larger vision for the torture rehabilitation movement.
This Messy Magnificent Life explores the personal beliefs, hidden traumas, and social pressures that shape not just women’s feelings about their bodies but also their confidence, choices, and relationships. After years of teaching retreats and workshops on weight, money, and other obsessions, Roth realized that there was a connection that held her students captive in their unhappiness. With laugh-out-loud humor, compassion, and dead-on insight she reveals the paradoxes in our beliefs and shows how to move beyond our past to build lives that reflect our singularity and inherent power.
Lee and several of his notable colleagues and friends have come together to create a work for all who have suffered heartbreak. It is for those troubled by anxiety, depression, loss, grief, questioning their self-worth, caught in addiction or obsessive/compulsive behavior, and struggling to find meaning. While the list is broad in scope, it shares a common theme: The conditions reflect a broken relationship to the core of your being, your own 'healing heart, sacred heart.' For anyone who has struggled with the not enough?not good enough, not pretty enough, not smart enough, not strong enough?and the list goes on, this is created with you in mind.
After seven years of faithfully following her spiritual teacher, Renee Linnell finally realized she was in a cult and had been severely brainwashed. But how did that happen to someone like her? She had graduated magna cum laude with a double degree. She had traveled to nearly fifty countries alone before she turned thirty-five. She was a surf model and a professional Argentine tango dancer. She had started five different companies and had an MBA from NYU. How could someone like her end up brainwashed and in a cult?
Author and MD, Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda discusses powerful experiences in working with patients at the end of their lives. In some cases, death came quickly. ... In some cases, patients were able to fight off death for many years. Hard decisions are often made—whether to resuscitate or not, whether to choose hospice or not. This is an important dialogue to listen to and share.
Are we paying attention to the lives of boys and young men in today's world? Many of them struggle with access to their inner worlds. Experiences of alienation can ...
Dr. Brereton, co-founder of Collective Capacity Consulting, discusses a sobering statistic. 1 in 3 teens in the United States is a victim of abuse by a dating partner. Learn about the incidence and signs of dating violence among teens.
A silent epidemic in the United States is imperiling our health and threatens to bankrupt our healthcare system: overmedication. Today, one-third of all adults take two or more prescription drugs, and half of all seniors take more than five daily says Dr. Jacobs as she tackles the epidemic overuse of prescription drugs.
At a time when finding an African American man in the technical world of TV was fairly unique - Keith found himself working with the noted Ted Koppel of ABC-TV's 'Nightline'. While working there, Keith's curiosity and his genius led him to discover what is now called the Morgan Curve. Don't miss this unique story about this unique finding from unique man
Is it a growing epidemic - or is there more awareness? Is there a time when it starts? Is there a way that it starts? Is there a who? Is there a why? Learn the answer to these questions and more from Dr. Ankur Desai, a Medical Director with AmeriHealth Caritas
The small miracle of Warner's entertaining and highly useful book is that it gives you the tools to understand how alternative medicine works, so you can confidently make up your own mind...With lean and persuasive prose, she skillfully navigates the alternative-medicine landscape with an open mind and a strong bias for the scientific method." (The Washington Post)
Timeless Dance takes you on Karen Shiffman Lateiner’s compelling journey to understand the gender transition of her remarkable son, fully embrace the woman he becomes and, just two years later, grapple with her child’s untimely death.
Can art actually help alleviate feelings of burnout? Dr. Shawn C. Jones thinks it can. Through an appreciation of the beautiful world around us, we can reconnect with our feelings and experience gladness, anger, fear, sadness, hurt, and all the feelings that call you to full living. Your emotions are a reflection of your heart’s desire?don’t lose touch with them.Dr.
At a time when finding an African American man in the technical world of TV was fairly unique - Keith found himself working with the noted Ted Koppel of ABC-TV. His story is an important lesson in not listening to what you "can't" do and pursuing what you want to do.
If you were asked when America became polarized, your answer would likely depend on your age: you might say during Barack Obama’s presidency, or with the post-9/11 war on terror, or the culture wars of the 1980s and 1990s, or the “Reagan Revolution” and the rise of the New Right.
For leading historians Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer, it all starts in 1974.
Dr. Fogel Schneider discusses Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences You’ll learn practical tools to lead your child with learning differences to lifelong success—educationally, socially, and personally.
Is something missing from your intimate encounters? Are you not interested in sex anymore, or interested but can’t get aroused? Maybe you get aroused but have neither the desire nor the energy to follow through. You find yourself wondering what’s wrong with you. Dr. Anita H. Clayton wants you to know that there’s nothing wrong with you–what’s wrong is the ridiculous fantasies you’ve been sold about sex, and the unrealistic expectations you cling to
Puja offers the tools to discover your inner wisdom in order to live a life of personal integrity. It is easy to be distracted in our fast-paced world if you listen to others but not to yourself. You may even lose touch with your own core values. In order to have a life of integrity, it has to be fully your own. Puja discusses how to stay on/regain your own path.
Meet Dan and learn about the Above and Beyond Recovery Center - a unique and all-encompassing environment in Chicago for those who want help to deal with their addiction and start life anew - with respect, energy and a new caring for self.
An honest, hopeful, amazing read about an amazing physician who brings wisdom and hope to the experience of traumatic brain injury.
From dreams of being on stage - to being forced to lose a leg, Donna's life was more than challenging. Now the Founder and CEO of LEGGTalk, Inc. and the Divas With Disabilities Project, Walton is an award-winning motivational speaker who helps individuals and businesses fulfill their full potential.
Victoria D. Stubbs shares her story of overcoming loss, hardship, racism, and adversity. Becoming vulnerable and true to one's own truth can be difficult but is critically important and ultimately empowering.
Drawing on Zen principles, David Ulrich discusses his photography practice and guides you to the creativity at your fingertips, calling for nothing more than your vision and any camera, even the one embedded in your phone.
Four-year-old Phyllis was plucked off her front porch, ripped away from the only family she knew, and sent to live with her grandmother Lula on an Alabama farm with no electricity, plumbing, or running water.
Heartbroken by her mother’s abandonment, Phyllis struggled to acclimate to her new surroundings. Thanks to the unconditional love of Grandma Lula and the healing powers of an old, tattered quilt, she is finally able to adjust to her new life
With humor, compassion, and insight, Geneen Roth explores the personal beliefs, hidden traumas, and social pressures that shape not just women’s feelings about their bodies, but also their confidence, choices, and relationships.
At age thirty, an undiscovered mass in her brain ruptured. So did her life. A brain surgery marked only the beginning of a long journey, and when her illness hit a critical stage, it forced her to finally admit the long-suppressed truth: she was vulnerable, she needed help, and she longed to grow. She needed true friendship for the first time.
After the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, local caregivers, civic leaders, and first responders had the daunting task of navigating emotional and physical trauma as they stitched their community back together. The recovery process takes years, and as the coordinator of the Newtown Recovery and Resiliency Team, Melissa Glaser managed the town’s response.
An expert in assisting businesses to deal with the vagaries of insurance for their employees, while helping those who are aging to live their most vibrant lives.
Learn about the emotional impact of a disease that according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention affects "an estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States....
We all know relationships take work. But there is reasonable and healthy work and then there's waste of time and hurtful work. Know the difference and know how.
For many, the kind of negative comments she received from a parent would have stopped them in their tracks - but the caring of a teacher, and the guts of a little girl - to try - just try - turned her life towards a future she could never have imagined.
Carole joins Dr. Brewer again for more conversation about life after loss. Many of us have been there - ready to start back into the dating world - while trying to navigate the children who feel compelled to weigh in on who and when to date - or not. What to do? What to do?
Anthony never learned how to play an instrument nor read music, yet his acutely tuned ear tells him when there is a sour note played by a violist in a full philharmonic orchestra. The streets of Brooklyn, New York became his first stage as he gathered under the street lamps to harmonize with friends, who later on became known as The Imperials. A teenage heart throb, he set the radio on fire with his smooth, savvy voice that could sing three octaves and a falsetto.
This is a compelling conversation about the frightening, painful life of a young mixed-race girl, growing up in post-war Britain, and her experiences of racism in all its forms from all quarters of society.
Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The conversation aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives. Free, downloadable educator materials (including discussion questions) are available at www.apa.org.
She took charge of her life, acknowledged her multitude of interests and worked hard to make them happen! Listen to her story and then, even if you don't believe, pretend you believe in yourself as she did in herself and go for it!
She took charge of her life, acknowledged her multitude of interests and worked hard to make them happen! Listen to her story and then, even if you don't believe, pretend you believe in yourself as she did in herself and go for it!
Neurologist Dr. Shulman describes a personal story of loss and her journey to understand the science behind the mind-altering experience of grief. ... This conversation combines Lisa's perspectives as an expert in brain science and a keen observer of behavior with her experience as a clinician, a caregiver, and a widow.
As an NFL player - he felt on top of the world. Until he didn't. When he left the NFL things changed. An almost debilitating bout with depression could have been his undoing. But! He is here today to share his remarkable story and all that he is doing to help young people.
On August 1, 1966, after murdering his wife and mother at home, Charles Whitman climbed the clock tower at UT Austin and ordained himself high priest of the first televised mass shooting and "domestic terror" spectacle in American history. Without realizing it, Whitman replicated a twisted version of the Catholic rituals he had learned as an altar boy, in a culture where he saw how priests and fathers could get away with almost anything.
Life had been hard but she was making it. Her 3 children had reached adulthood, she was working towards her goal of being debt free - and then life changed, indeed her world changed...
What is R-E-B-T? How does it work? What about Smart Recovery? How does Smart Recovery compare to AA? Learn about a style of therapeutic treatment that could the fit you've been looking for.
Growing up in Maine, alone in the backseat of my parents' car, I dreamed of replicating my idyllic childhood when I was older with a family of my own. But, a revolving door of Craigslist roommates and Tinder/Bumble dates following my divorce at age 35 resulted in my adult life turning out to be the opposite of what I expected
Are we paying attention to the lives of boys and young men in today's world? "Many of them struggle with access to their inner worlds. Experiences of alienation can lead to destructive and self-destructive behaviors, including addiction and violence." Dr. Robert Tyminski joins Dr. Brewer for this important conversation.
MyNDTALK - Trump on the Couch_ Justin A Frank, MD
Inside The Mind of The President
Dr. Frank takes us on a journey inside Mr. Trump's early and current life. What were his challenges growing up? Who is he today? Learn about the man who currently sits at the helm of America.
Many people have many things to say when you are grieving. How to grieve. How not to. When to stop. What to do...You name it - someone has an opinion. Carole Brody Fleet has been there and shares compassionate, non-judgement guidance about living anew.
Angela's seemingly impossible road from childhood cult to a committed Jewish life is traced in and around the major events of the 1970s and 80s with warmth, humor, and a multitude of religious and philosophical insights. Angela shares a fascinating story of struggle, doubt, and finally, personal fulfillment.
She spent much of a lifetime going from doctor to doctor only to discover that the treatment that would change her life had been available to her all the time - If only she'd known - if only someone had told her.
A young life filled with trauma to an adult life as a mentor, addictions counselor, naturopath and more. The resilience, the dedication to accountability - a conversation not to be missed - particularly today.
Author and MD, Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda discusses powerful experiences in working with patients at the end of their lives. In some cases, death came quickly. ... In some cases, patients were able to fight off death for many years. Hard decisions are often made—whether to resuscitate or not, whether to choose hospice or not. This is an important dialogue to listen to and share.
Learn about this vital non-profit organization that, through research, training, advocacy and healing services gives new hope to people worldwide while playing an important role in building a larger vision for the torture rehabilitation movement.
Why are so many women dissatisfied with their sex lives?
Something is missing from their intimate encounters ... Their relationships are suffering. Many women find themselves wondering what’s wrong with them.
If you’re a woman and any of this sounds familiar, Dr. Anita H. Clayton wants you to know that there’s nothing wrong with you–what’s wrong is the ridiculous fantasies you’ve been sold about sex, and the unrealistic expectations you cling to.
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MyNDTALK - The Qur'an and the Bible - Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds
A groundbreaking comparative study that illuminates the connections between the Qur'an and the Bible Noted religious scholar Gabriel Said Reynolds provides rigorous and revelatory commentary on how these holy books are intrinsically connected.
MyNDTALK - Namaste the Hard Way - Sasha Brown -Worsham
When her mother died, Brown ran as far away from yoga as she could until a running injury left her needing the very thing she was running from. It was there?on the mat?that she processed her grief and found her mother again. As she went deeper into the poses, she discovered she was more like her mother than she thought. Through it all, she found a deeper understanding of the practice, of the breath, and of the life her mother lost too young.
MyNDTALK – Grit – Dr. Angela Duckworth
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Among Angela Duckworth's most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more.
MyNDTALK - Embracing People and Things as They Are – Daniel A. Miller
Recognizing the benefits of acceptance is not nearly as difficult as accepting the reality of acceptance and what that truly means in your life. Today's guest offers insights, intentions, and strategies for practicing acceptance of others and self.
MyNDTALK - End of Life Care in Dementia - Dr. Anne Kenny
In Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, Dr. Anne Kenny, a palliative care physician, discusses how to navigate the difficult journey of late-stage dementia with sensitivity, compassion, and common sense. Dr. Kenney combines her personal experience caring for a mother with dementia with her medical expertise in both dementia and end-of-life care to share thoughtful guidance for those dealing with very difficult times.
MyNDTALK - Loss is a Four-Letter Word - Carole Brody Fleet
Carole Brody Fleet, award winning author of Loss is a Four-Letter Word, who experienced the numbing pain and grief as a young widow and mother, offers listeners a way out, a way to move forward—not "get over"—their most profound loss in positive ways.
Jonathan Robinson has interviewed over 60 spiritual leaders ranging from Deepak Chopra to the Dalai Lama. The importance of awakening to awareness is the one thing they all agree on. Learn from Jonathan how you can access peace in minutes.
MyNDTALK - Building a Better Man - Dr. Ramel Smith
Dr. Ramel Smith discusses Building a Better Man (a collaborative effort with Drs. Seymour and Torre) that presents a theory and science based discussion of masculinity in modern America.
Speaking from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Susan J. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things you can do to feel better.
Learn about the emotional impact of a disease that according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention affects "an estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States....
Whether you are facing disease, disability, job loss or any change of unhappy proportions, the message of this inspirational conversation is clear: if life steals your dreams away, be sure to take them back. The results may end up better than you ever imagined.
If you feel unsure of yourself in social settings, if you’d like to get along more easily with others, or if you want to break through to a new level of cooperation with your boss and coworkers, this is the conversation for you.
An expert in assisting businesses to deal with the vagaries of insurance for their employees, while helping those who are aging to live their most vibrant lives.
emma and her selves is the story of a long term psychotherapeutic relationship between a woman with multiple identities, someone diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dr. May Benatar shares some of her own process as a therapist discovering the ubiquity of trauma in both the general population and in clinical populations. As she begins to treat victims of childhood sexual abuse she comes to understand that dissociation and the creation of sequestered part selves are the common consequence of trauma.
Tamara "skips the jargon in His & Hers Relationship Do's & Don'ts and takes a direct approach. Each chapter is divided into three sections that includes "Scenario of a Toxic Relationship", which is filled with all the trauma and drama, some parts of which are hard to swallow but that is often a side effect of a reality check.
Research studies from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic, among many others, have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of yoga and meditation on various aspects of the human mind—and when you think about it, that's where Alzheimer's disease develops—in the mind.
It’s been said that art has the ability to heal wounds. By exposing ourinner selves to true beauty we can treat emotional scars and promotewellness. But can art actually help alleviate feelings of burnout? Dr. Shawn C. Jones thinks it can, and with Finding Heart in Art, heuses Renaissance paintings as a framework to explain how medicalprofessionals can manage fatigue. ... Your emotions are a reflection of your heart’s desire?don’t lose touch with them.
Yes, it is true. Male contraception is on the horizon. Research shows that contrary to what many suggest, men care about contraception - and they see it as a shared responsibility. Today's guest Dr. Stephanie Page is a lead clinician in current ground-breaking
Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. Doctors, family members, and friends are lured into a costly, frustrating, and potentially deadly web of deceit. From the mother who shaves her child’s head and tells her community he has cancer, to the co-worker who suffers from a string of incomprehensible "tragedies," "disease forgery" is ever-present in the media and in many people’s lives.
Nikki Rubin approaches her life with a love, excitement and fervor that allows for the creation of music that reminds us - being human and humane is a gift and a duty we all share.
Winners are not born. They learned how. You can learn how, too. Winners don't have more stamina. They just have better ideas. They don't have higher IQs. They just have great strategy. People think that winning is meant to be hard. Rabbi Barrs explains that the reality is quite the opposite: The really good life is easy. And when life is easy, life is good. Sports, business, food, friendships and family, are only truly enjoyed by those who have figured out how to make them easy. These are the winners.
Learn about a caring, thoughtful approach to a healthy pre and post childbirth experience for baby and mom - without the trauma and with all the love. In fact, this approach creates a lifelong foundation for mom and baby.
Your child has mood swings, somedays you don't even recognize her/him. Is this ordinary childhood drive-my-parents-batty behavior? Or is this bipolar disorder - requiring professional evaluation, psychotherapy and medicine? Dr. Gabriel Kaplan joins Dr. Brewer to sort out some of the answers.
African American Female NFL Coach
Every girl "knows" that football, and especially the NFL is simply outside of her options. And yet - for Colette V. Smith - it seems nothing has been outside of her options. A survivor in so many ways - Colette discusses her life, her goals, her dreams.
By understanding the impact of your earliest relationships on the relationships you have created now - you have the opportunity to refine your understanding and perhaps create anew.
Michael J. Russer and his beloved Jacqueline V. Lopez-
Cancer Survival, Sex and Intimacy
Cancer is a frightening diagnosis - for both the individual, loved ones and friends. How did Michael and Jacqueline find their way to maintaining emotional and sensual intimacy? This remarkable couple shares their journey through cancer, chemical castration, love, emotional healing and sensual recovery.
We too often focus on our physical concerns from a physical only perspective. And yet, our psychological underpinnings - our emotional responses - have significant impact on our physical and emotional well-being. Learn about the emotional impact of a disease that according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention affects "an estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States have AFib.
Orphaned in her early teens and shuttled between abusive foster homes, Tatiana found herself in her early twenties in New York City, haunted by the memories of her tumultuous youth and suicidal. Following emergency hospitalization, she was advised by her doctor to take up yoga. ... In so doing, yoga healed her scars, opened her soul to forgiveness, and allowed her to reconcile herself with a past that had threatened to snuff out her life.
CeLillianne Green is a woman of passion, purpose, and soul power. The fusion of her life as a poet, attorney, writer, teacher, and mediator is compelling. This fusion serves as the canvass for a woman whose writing, paints pictures and tells stories. Ms. Green’s observations of past and present cultural dynamics are insightful and thought provoking rooted in a place of ancestral connection and spiritual truth. Her creative endeavors are also informed by education and experience.
Who is this man who, determined to serve his country, went on dangerous missions, suffered a severe injury and still held to his dream? From early in his life, James Pierce knew two things. He wanted to serve his country - and one day become a Park Ranger. With specialized training, courage and determination James Pierce has managed to do both.
As she began to suffer from the experiences in her life that seemed to hold her down, keep her back, she was able to look at her life - and create her own healing balance. Don't miss this conversation that could be the beginning of your path to change yourlife.
As she began to suffer from the experiences in her life that seemed to hold her down, keep her back, she was able to look at her life - and create her own healing balance. Don't miss this conversation that could be the beginning of your path to change yourlife.
A powerfully creative approach to helping teens avoid/get off the path to drug addiction/drug destruction. Listen - and decide if you would like to bring this approach to your area - perhaps to your school.
Recognizing the benefits of acceptance isn’t difficult. Yet the reality of accepting an unexpected job loss or financial setback, a friend’s betrayal, a child’s struggle with addiction, a serious illness, or even the annoying traits of a loved one can be extremely challenging. Daniel shares his journey. Challenging? Yes! Rewarding? You decide!
The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.
From her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, Noonan touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.
Meet Dr. May Benatar who spent 20 years of her life experiencing a long-term psychotherapeutic relationship with a woman who lived with multiple identities, someone diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dr. Benatar shares some of her own process as a therapist discovering the ubiquity of trauma in both the general population and in clinical populations.
The word "loss" contains only four letters, but its size belies the amount of fear it produces at even its mere mention. ... Whether the loss is brand new or decades old, it can leave indelible wounds. Carole discusses her loss of a spouse experience as she shares advice framed with compassion and humor.
Meet Chuck Green of Alpha-Maxx Healthcare Inc. Keenly aware of the importance and impact of the emotional, social, and physical health of pregnant moms on the delivery of healthy babies, Chuck has spent much of his lifetime working to save lives of the tiniest among us.
In Sick to Death!filmmaker Maggie Hadleigh-West exposes her own disturbing, yet determined, thirty-year struggle to regain her spiraling health. After seeing hundreds of doctors who either disregarded her symptoms, misdiagnosed or under treated her, Maggie discovers that her life-long thyroid problem was a fully understood medical issue as early as 1914, yet, she says, it’s been obscured by systemic medical corruption, pharmaceutical greed and physician negligence, leaving more than 750 million people sick and suffering world-wide.
One in ten Americans suffers from chronic insomnia. Many receive sleeping pills and over-the-counter sleep aids at an annual cost of over $40 billion. What are we buying? How is it working? Is it working? Do we have options?
Victoria Stubbs shares her story of overcoming loss, hardship, racism, and adversity. Victoria embraced her own vulnerability and allowed herself to find freedom in her sexuality and spiritualism. She encourages you to do the same. You can be free - you too can become untangled.
When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol. ... it doesn’t take her long to realize that self-care and getting over herself is the key to happiness.
John shares his views about parenting from a father's perspective - and the important wisdom he most wishes for his children and yours
On August 1, 1966, after murdering his wife and mother at home, Charles Whitman climbed the clock tower at UT Austin and ordained himself high priest of the first televised mass shooting and "domestic terror" spectacle in American history. Without realizing it, Whitman replicated a twisted version of the Catholic rituals he had learned as an altar boy, in a culture where he saw how priests and fathers could get away with almost anything?.
It's not something we tend to think about - but it is something that happens much too often. Children ending their lives. Should children be asked if they are contemplating self-harm? What could lead children to experiencing such potentially life-ending despair?
Dr. Grant Brenner, Dr. Mark Borg and Daniel Berry, RN continue their collaboration working to help us create and maintain healthy relationships - which might be different from the relationship you are in right now...
A medical degree. A wife. Children. A career. A full life. Things were good. He was happy with his life - but - he knew something was missing.
And then he met someone - and then everything was different.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is one of the most controversial pieces of education policy to emerge in decades. Detailing what and when K–12 students should be taught, it has led to expensive reforms and displaced other valuable ways to educate children. In this nuanced and provocative conversation, Nicholas Tampio argues that, though national standards can raise the education bar for some students, the democratic costs outweigh the benefits.
Within weeks of 9/11, Lisa vowed that she would make something good come from the nightmare of the death of her husband and all the others in the devastating event that changed our world forever. With a warrior’s will, Lisa reframed her pain into a fast track for personal growth and positive change for herself and for her young family.
A conversation about grieving and a guide to successfully navigating transitions—the endings and beginnings of life. Learn to listen to your own inner voice so that reorienting and reshaping the future seems possible. Offering strategies for dealing with profound grief and living beyond a devastating loss.
Have you wondered what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms really are and how you or a loved one can help get treatment? There are over 20 suicides per day in the United States due to military-related PTSD, and it does not need to be this way, in this conversation, you'll learn why...
In The Opposite of Hate, Kohn investigates the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate and how incivility can be a gateway to much worse. Sally travels to Rwanda, the Middle East, and across the United States, introducing us to former terrorists and white supremacists, and even some of her own Twitter trolls, drawing surprising lessons from dramatic and inspiring stories of those who left hate behind. “The opposite of hate is connection.
Most of us can recall a time when we pretended to be sick to reap the benefits that go along with illness. By playing sick, we gained sympathy, care, and attention, and were excused from our responsibilities. Though doing so on occasion is considered normal, there are those who carry their deceptions to the extreme. Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s strange motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. Dr. Feldman, with the assistance of Gregory Yates, has chronicled this fascinating world as well as the paths to healing.
Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mae Jemison, Frida Kahlo, and others were change-making feminists, they were . . . babies! In this board book that's perfect for budding feminists, lift the flap to discover what these iconic figures might have looked like as adorable babies and toddlers. With its inspiring message that any baby can grow up to make the world a better place for all genders" author Libby Babbott-Klein walks us through her journey to create this delightful addition to your child's library.
Tackling one of life’s greatest mysteries, Rabbi Ben Kamin examines the diverse ways we mourn the death of a loved one. Using his own experience of the heartbreaking loss of his father, he stresses the importance of not deferring the process of grieving at the risk of harming one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. An empathetic and simple spiritual guide that offers a path to acceptance and peace for those who must continue their life journey after a loved one dies.
Who is this man who, determined to serve his country, went on dangerous missions, suffered a severe injury and still held to his dream? From early in his life, James Pierce knew two things. He wanted to serve his country - and one day become a Park Ranger. With specialized training, courage and determination James Pierce has managed to do both.
(Photo: James Pierce at the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial NPS Photo)
Author Denise Alexander Pyle invites us to consider the power and the promise of living by the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule - the ten and the one- as we journey through life. ... No matter your religious or spiritual background, The Power of 1(0) offers a pluralistic, universal message that can encourage you to pursue your true purpose and attain true joy. Another potential tool along your path towards emotional wholeness?
While battling a lifelong struggle with food addiction and emotional eating, Lynee experienced a health scare from the stress of balancing a family and full - time career. Only five months later, she lost over thirty pounds!
Learn about Lynee's practice of Rest Based Living.
Do you wish your parents had been more nurturing and supportive? Are you wondering if you’ll ever find your perfect soul mate and dream boss? ... No one gets to sail through life free of turbulence. What separates people who shake it off, bounce back, and stay positive from the bitter, never satisfied, and defeated? Dan Miller shares what he’s learned about the integral relationship between accepting the facts of life and others, with their quirks, flaws, and differences, and enjoying greater satisfaction in life. As you listen to this conversation - you might just find a path that is right for you.
His beginnings were - let's say - typical of his time. He had a mom and dad, siblings, school and friends. Anthony says he was shy and not that attractive. But then things began to change. He discovered that singing was his friend. What turned Anthony Gourdine into the world- famous Little Anthony of Little Anthony and the Imperials?
About 16 million Americans experience a major depression each year, and at any given time about one in ten adults is taking antidepressants. There are many different ones, in what can seem like a bewildering variety. Dr. Wallace B. Mendelson makes sense of the many treatments for depression and shows that understanding how antidepressants work can help in making better decisions.
As a progressive commentator on Fox News and CNN, Sally Kohn made a career out of bridging intractable political differences, learning how to talk civilly to people whose views she disagrees with passionately. ... But these days, even Kohn has found herself wanting to breathe fire at her enemies. It was time, she decided, to look into the ugliness erupting all around us. As Kohn boldly confronts her own shameful moments ... she points the
MyNDTALK - Maternal Health - Chuck Green
Meet Chuck Green of Alpha-Maxx Healthcare Inc. Keenly aware of the importance and impact of the emotional, social, and physical health of pregnant moms on the delivery of healthy babies, Chuck has spent much of his lifetime working to save lives of the tiniest among us. Dr. Green is making an important difference in the often-complicated world of maternal health care management.
"Tracey Brame took an oath to serve the nation at the United States Military Academy. During her stay, Brame subsequently suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. She kept charging through her West Point duties oblivious of her condition. After serving her commission time, Brame took a job in her home state of Indiana where she expressed an interest in entering politics. The Ku Klux Klan, who did not want an educated African American woman to run for an Indiana office, targeted Brame for continued organized crime and harassment. She moved from Bloomington to Indianapolis, but the KKK pursuit - ordered by two grand dragons, a father/son duo - continued."
MyNDTALK - The intuitive Dance - Atherton Drenth
Learn to stop letting the negative voice in your mind create stress. Learn instead to start moving toward peace and harmony. Using practical exercises and easy-to-follow techniques, Atherton Drenth
helps you to find inner calm.
Learn to improve your wellness and happiness as you learn to change your inner dialogue and the harmful beliefs that may have been ingrained in childhood. You can live the truth of who you really are.
MyNDTALK - Forever a Parent - Tim Hollister
A candid account of the tumult of parenting Reid through his teenage years, and then confronting the unthinkable obligations of a father to a son after a sudden tragedy... In the months following Reid’s crash, as Tim Hollister worked to steady himself and his family, he found himself consumed by an accelerated need to answer two questions: Had he been a good father? In raising his son, had he struck the right balance between exposing him to life’s risks while protecting him mrom life’s dangers?
MyNDTALK - Loving Bravely - Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon
Don't miss this manual for all ages - learn to better nurture yourself, the relationships you care about and the people you love.
Learn to love yourself bravely, live your life bravely, love other bravely, with joy and self-respect!
MyNDTALK - Loving Bravely - Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon
Don't miss this manual for all ages - learn to better nurture yourself, the relationships you care about and the people you love.
Learn to love yourself bravely, live your life bravely, love other bravely, with joy and self-respect!
MyNDTALK - The Heart of Yoga: Leonard Perlmutter
The American Meditation Institute founder Leonard Perlmutter shares his knowledge of the world's oldest and most practical mind/body medicine. As one of the West's foremost guides to understanding the nature of consciousness, Leonard leads you to a realization of the profound wisdom and power you already possess." Be sure to share this conversation with all those you care about!
MyNDTALK - I Know It in My Heart - Dr. Mary Plouffe
A three-week adventure becomes a tragic dilemma for a loving sister, a motherless child, and a terrified father facing unimaginable loss together and using their relationships with one another to survive. Dr. Plouffe explores the impact of early parental loss, the evolution of grief from toddler to teenager, and the devastation of adult sibling loss. For Mary, a grieving sister who is also a psychologist, this story is more than a memoir; it is an exploration of childhood and adult grief. This is a guide for families, therapists, and anyone else who wants to see loss through the eyes of a child and understand how those losses impact them as they grow.
MyNDTALK - The Raging Boom - Mahagony B
Mahagony B is the creator and director of The Raging Boom - a science fiction film that focuses on the lives of five, New York college students, who are assigned the task of evaluating human response to sound by their science professor. What begins as a class project, progresses into a catastrophic response to the experiment and resounding realization that sound has the ability to leave a mental and emotional imprint on its listeners. Meet Mahagony, listen to her story - and be inspired to create your own!
MyNDTALK - Shift Towards Love and Success - Deborah Sandella
Emotions are invisible, taken for granted and dismissed much of the time--a paradox given they are some of the most powerful forces on Earth. Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want, and she introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven." Learn how to let go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened.
MyNDTALK - The Work - Dr. James McLeary
Dr. James McLeary, one of the Executive Producers of 'The Work' discusses his work with 'The Work' and the non-profit Inside Circle Foundation. 'Inside Circle' the non-profit organization who was the driver behind the powerful upcoming, award-winning, 'The Work' - a rare and intimate look at the men inside the maximum-security California State Folsom Prison.
MyNDTALK – Schizophrenia - A Parent's Perspective - Doris and Morgan
There is so much that is both known and unknown about the experience of Schizophrenia. The Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance is doing much to educate while providing hope and support. Those who are often in the unspoken background of this illness are the parents - the caregivers. Meet Doris and Morgan - two parents – two different households - two different sons - whose daily lives include their staunch support and devotion to their children who live with schizophrenia. After listening to their stories, visit sardaa.org for more information, resources and support.
MyNDTALK – Douglas Haddad’s The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens
Douglas Haddad's The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens is an exciting teaching tool for anyone interest in and/or responsible for the care of teens and tweens. Doug's tools for the 3 S's are a MUST for all parents! Doug's energy and devotion to teens and tweens and the parents who care for them shines through his every word in this empowering conversation
MyNDTALK - Preparing Your Child For The World Ahead - Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
In just a few years, today's children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king," neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need.
Dr. Hirsh-Pasek offers solutions that parents can implement right now. Backed by the latest scientific evidence and illustrated with examples of what's being done right in schools today, this book introduces the "6Cs" collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence along with ways parents can nurture their children s development in each area.
MYNDTALK - Redcross Concierge - Dr. Ken Redcross
Ken Redcross, via Redcross Concierge, offers a blend of personalized holisticn medical health care. Ken believes Redcross Concierge is the future of healthcare, as it allows patients to have 24-7 access to the physician. Dr. Ken's goal is to enhance medical access and improve the doctor-patient relationship, which many believe has deteriorated over the past several years. Dr. Redcross works to change this trend by changing the landscape of healthcare. The concept of concierge medicine has grown out of the concern of physicians who are frustrated with the rapidly changing healthcare system. Redcross Concierge seeks to provide a caring, trusting relationship between a patient and physician by providing services that allow patients to have confidence in themselves and their healthcare.
MYNDTALK - The OCD Circus - Kirsten Pagacz
It's like the meanest, wildest monkey running around my head, constantly looking for ways to bite me." That was how Kirsten Pagacz described her OCD to her therapist on their first session when she was well into her 30s--she'd been following orders from this mean taskmaster for 20 years, without understanding why. Initially the tapping and counting and cleaning and ordering brought her comfort and structure, two things lacking in her family life. But it never lasted; the loathsome self-talk only intensified, and the rituals she had to perform got more bizarre. By high school she was anorexic and a substance abuser—common "shadow syndromes" of OCD. By adulthood, she could barely hide her problems and held on to jobs and friends through sheer grit. Help finally came in the form of a miraculously well-timed public service announcement on NPR about OCD--at last her illness had an identity. Leaving the OCD Circus reveals the story of Pagacz's traumatic childhood and the escalation of her disorder--demonstrating how OCD works to misshape a life from a very young age--and explains the various tools she used for healing including meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, exposure therapy, and medication.
MyNDTALK – Finally Focused - Dr. James Greenblatt
Dr. James Greenblatt provides proven natural and medical methods to easily treat problems such as nutritional deficiencies or excesses, dysboiosis (a microbial imbalance inside the body), sleeping difficulties, and food allergies, all of which surprisingly can cause or worsen the symptoms of ADHD. Using Dr. Greenblatt's Plus-Minus Healing Plan, parents will first understand the reasons behind their child's symptoms, and then be able to eliminate them by addressing the child's unique pattern of biological weakness. Adults with ADHD can do the same for themselves. Dr. Greenblatt believes if conventional medication is still necessary, his integrative approach will minimize or even eliminate troublesome side effects.
MyNDTALK - Fighting the Fight! - Rhonda Buford
Rhonda Buford is a mother of three, grandmother of two and a Flight Attendant for a major aircraft carrier in the United States and abroad. In June of 2011, Rhonda found a large lump under her arm and in August of 2012, was later diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
Since her diagnosis, Rhonda's journey in breast cancer has not been easy. She has had to work through chemotherapy, radiation and she has had to endure a host of set-backs, due to complications from a double mastectomy. All this, to ensure her last two children, complete their college education. She was in remission from cancer, for almost two years; and was informed in early 2017 the cancer had returned. She also continues to fight the debilitating effects of Lymphedema - Which is a complication of breast cancer. Although Rhonda is constantly challenged by life's ups and downs, Rhonda is committed to being a positive person. Her goal is to help others by sharing information on early detection of breast cancer and providing personal information on why it's so important to complete self-breast/armpit examinations. Rhonda believes that early detection and self-awareness, helps to play an intricate part of personal responsibility for the overall health women.
MyNDTALK - End Excessive Worry - Kathryn Tristan
We all worry. It's a natural part of living. A biologically built-in mechanism, worry was designed to help us. Where do we go wrong? For millions worldwide, worries are eating away at our sense of security, our feelings of well-being and ultimately downsizing our happiness while supersizing our stress. We are worried about our jobs, our families, our relationships, just about everything. Hear from scientist and ex-anxiety sufferer Kathryn Tristan about her conquest over her own excessive worry.
MyNDTALK - Historian & Filmmaker - Ralph Crowder
Producer/Director Ralph L Crowder III is an independent documentary producer who concentrates on the African-American experience. Today's conversation is a focus on aspects of the historical research supporting his most recent work 'The Lost Negroes of North America’ (currently in pre-production) and asks the question, "Was the Negro more progressive than the African American?" Perhaps a controversial question - but one with surprising answers! Don't miss this intriguing and thought-provoking conversation with a dedicated independent media practitioner.
MyNDTALK -The Skeleton Code - Ken Massey
Early in life, we learn to exaggerate our positive personal qualities and hide or deny what we consider our failures and weaknesses. The Skeleton Code is a satirical look at the many ways we protect our public personas by closeting our personal secrets, an ultimately self-deluding way of life. As a parody of the self-help "success" genre, this conversation presents facetious strategies about how to cover up our silly and scandalous secrets before turning to The Skeleton Cure.
MyNDTALK - Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal - Erik Vance
Expectations, beliefs, and self-deception can change our bodies and minds. Erik Vance builds a case for our "internal pharmacy"—the chemical reactions our brains produce when we think we are experiencing pain or healing, actual or perceived. Supporting this idea is centuries of placebo research in a range of forms, from sugar pills to shock waves; studies of alternative medicine techniques heralded and condemned in different parts of the world; and most recently, major advances in brain mapping technology.
MyNDTALK - Make Your Life Your Own - Dr. Karen Casey
Karen Casey shares her story and the story of others who have suffered from codependency. Based on the insights and tools she's discovered during her many years of sobriety to address codependency, Casey discusses the steps of detaching from a bad situation: admitting the attachment, surrendering the outcome, forgiving, and focusing attention on what works. She describes how to pay attention,= be aware, and take care of self while letting others -- husbands, family, and coworkers--become accountable for themselves.
MyNDTALK - The Entrepreneur - Michael Dermer
The difference between success and failure is your perspective," says Michael Dermer. Michael realized that with the right perspective, solutions are everywhere. With the wrong perspective, the simplest of tasks can seem impossible. Michael successfully sold his compay and become an industry pioneer. Michael discovered a methodology to help all entrepreneurs with -- the struggle. Michael discusses how to Identify the flawed perspectives one can develop under the influence of the four Ps--pressure, passion, pleasure, and pain. Michaels shows how you can change your perspectives from those that stifle progress to those that empower you to thrive.
MyNDTALK - The Wellness Planner - Amanda L. Smith
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner is a helpful tool for anyone who experiences emotional sensitivity and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to use as you work toward creating a healthier, more meaningful life by balancing acceptance and change. Use the Planner to consistently track and report on your journey to healing. It's a journal that helps you keep everything in one place, and keeps you focused on where you are and where you want to go. Start on any date with the monthly, weekly, and daily calendars designed to help you plan for success as you practice skills and make a commitment to daily self-care. Author Amanda L. Smith explains how you can track your emotions and behavior, monitor your progress and bring structure into your day.
MyNDTALK - The Wellness Planner - Amanda L. Smith
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner is a helpful tool for anyone who experiences emotional sensitivity and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to use as you work toward creating a healthier, more meaningful life by balancing acceptance and change. Use the Planner to consistently track and report on your journey to healing. It's a journal that helps you keep everything in one place, and keeps you focused on where you are and where you want to go. Start on any date with the monthly, weekly, and daily calendars designed to help you plan for success as you practice skills and make a commitment to daily self-care. Author Amanda L. Smith explains how you can track your emotions and behavior, monitor your progress and bring structure into your day.
MyNDTALK – Wogamatter - Esther Lawson
Esther talks about her life as a "mixed-race women, growing up in post-war Britain, and her experiences of racism in all its forms from all quarters of society.
Esther's courage and tenacity as she was forced to experience what no one of any age should - is breathtaking. Esther takes us through the eyes of a child who keenly felt the bewilderment and confusion of being persecuted for the way they look. Esther also explores the similarities/differences - if there are any - between the world today - and the world in which she grew.
MyNDTALK - 7 Steps for Health, Love and Success - Dr. Deborah Sandella
Emotions are invisible, taken for granted and dismissed much of the time, quite a paradox, given they are among the most powerful forces on Earth. Emotions can inflame wars, induce death, inspire invention, and control stocks. Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want, and she introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven." Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to move destructive feelings such as fear, anger, hurt, resentment, and envy out of the body. Letting go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened.
MyNDTALK - Healing from Heroin ... Dr. Harold Jonas
With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Harold Jonas is well known in the addiction and recovery industry. In recovery for heroin addiction (clean since 1987), he is responsible for the concept, design and launch of multiple online directories serving the addiction and recovery industry including Sober.com - Learn about Harold's path to recovery, his challenges, his successes and his latest app creation!
MyNDTALK - 7 Steps for Health, Love and Success - Dr. Deborah Sandella
Emotions are invisible, taken for granted and dismissed much of the time, quite a paradox, given they are among the most powerful forces on Earth. Emotions can inflame wars, induce death, inspire invention, and control stocks. Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want, and she introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven." Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to move destructive feelings such as fear, anger, hurt, resentment, and envy out of the body. Letting go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened.
MyNDTALK - The Eye of a Storm - Dr. Eyal Muscal and Jeff Bekos
MyNDTALK - The Eye of a Storm - Dr. Eyal Muscal and Jeff Bekos
The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance envisions a new model of care that is truly multidisciplinary and collaborative across medical specialties including neurology, rheumatology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, immunology, pediatrics, internal medicine, rehabilitation medicine, infectious disease and allied specialties including nursing, clinical social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy. All of these specialties play a critical role in the treatment and recovery of people with autoimmune encephalitis (AE).
A new model of care will require knowledge from many sources: from clinicians who care for patients with this illness, from scientists conducting basic and clinical research, and from patients with AE and their families. Advancing our understanding of and treatment for AE depends on collaboration among all of these sources.
MyNDTALK - The Left Brain Speaks - The Right Brain Laughs - Dr. Ransom Stephens
Dr. Ransom Stephens joins MyNDTALK to discuss how the human brain works. No longer does the working of the brain have to be a mystery. Using fun and understandable metaphors , Stephens offers listeners of any scientific level an introduction to neuroscience and discusses creativity, skill, and perception of self can grow and change by utilizing the body's most important muscle. If you want to understand what's going on inside your head and how to make yourself the best human you can be.
MyNDTALK - A Future Tense of Joy - Jessica Teich
"From the moment I stumbled across the obituary, late at night when I couldn't sleep, I was captivated, and it wasn't the terrible details of her death: That she leapt from the balcony of a high rise in Century City. That she was 27, and a newlywed.“
So begins Jessica Teich's quest to unravel a mystery: the suicide of someone she never met. Bright and accomplished, with a loving family, Jessica knows she should be happy. But a violent childhood has left its mark. Jessica fears she will never be free of her past--until she discovers the obituary of a young woman, whose life is a ghostly echo of her own. A deeply intimate psychological memoir, The Future Tense of Joy is the account of one woman's efforts to free herself, and her family, from the demons of the past. The Future Tense of Joy has been hailed by Meryl Streep as 'beautiful and compassionately imagined.
MyNDTALK - From Screen Addicted to Screenwise - Dr. Devorah Heitner
Dr. Heitner offers perspective on how to thoughtfully guide children in the digital age. Many parents and educators worry that kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Digital Citizenship expert Devorah Heitner believes that technology offers huge potential to our children. Learn how parents can help.
MyNDTALK - A Woman on the Edge of Time - Jeremy Gavron
Imagine having a mom with whom you grew up - but not really. Amother you knew - but not so much. A mother who was as much around you as air - and as much a mystery as air. Jeremy Gavron chose to move through his mother's life - understand her death - and 'meet' her anew all along the way. Don't miss this fascinating search into a country's history, women's history, a social movement, and a woman's history from the perspective of one who never knew the mother he knew... until he met her history.
MyNDTALK - From Screen Addicted to Screenwise - Dr. Devorah Heitner
Dr. Heitner offers perspective on how to thoughtfully guide children in the digital age. Many parents and educators worry that kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Digital Citizenship expert Devorah Heitner believes that technology offers huge potential to our children. Learn how parents can help.
MyNDTALK - Does History Change? Or Remain the Same? - Dr. Kali Nicole Gross
In Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso, historian Kali Nicole Gross uses detectives' notes, trial and prison records, local newspapers, and other archival documents to reconstruct this ghastly whodunit crime in all its scandalous detail. In doing so, she gives the crime context by analyzing it against broader evidence of police treatment of black suspects and violence within the black community. A fascinating work of historical recreation, Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso is sure to captivate anyone interested in true crime, adulterous love triangles gone wrong, and the racially volatile world of post-Reconstruction Philadelphia.
MyNDTALK - The Lies We Tell Ourselves - Jon Frederickson
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you wonder why? Does something seem wrong, but you can't put your finger on it? Psychotherapist Jon Frederickson reveals the ways we fool ourselves and how to get unstuck. Frederickson discusses how to recognize the lies we tell ourselves and face the truths we have avoided ... Frederickson says "although we may use falsehoods to escape pain, clinging to our fantasies actually becomes the source of greater suffering."
MyNDTALK - One Mission: Empowerment - Indred Alexander
Indred shares her path from little one to student, worker, wife, mom and then business owner. After a number of life's twists and turns - Indred crafted her own life, her own goals, her own way of giving back to the community while growing her own professional and financial security. An inspiring story for anyone who wants to go out on their own - and wonders if and how it can be done.
MyNDTALK - Loving in the Grown Zone - Alfred A Edmond
Feeling stuck in your relationship? Want to learn how to transition from ho -hum to healthy and grown? Too many people have surrendered to the belief that dissatisfaction, neglect, infidelity, abuse, disrespect, conflict, exploitation and betrayal are natural, normal, and unavoidable characteristics of romantic relationships and even marriage. Alfred A. Edmond Jr. and Zara Green say we are presented with a choice: relationships that don't last and relationships that do - as long as participants are willing to endure suffering, mistreatment, and victimization, usually at the hands of one another. Alfred A Edmond, Jr. co-author of Loving in the Grown Zone offers a rejection of that thinking. ... Relationships are not a matter of luck or chance, but of intention, learnable skills and practices, and commitment to personal growth.
MyNDTALK - Adversity Is Your Greatest Ally - Michael Taylor
Without question life can be difficult and challenging. But what if all the challenges in your life were really stepping stones to living the life of your dreams? Coach Michael Taylor discusses how he was able to overcome being a high school dropout, a divorce, depression, bankruptcy and foreclosure and is now living his dream as an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker and radio and television host. You will learn that adversity really is your greatest ally and when you learn to accept this fact you can create the life you were born to live.
MyNDTALK - Employment Options 2017 - Dr. Tracey Wilen
Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, and careers. A former visiting scholar at Stanford University, she has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, and Cisco Systems. She was an adjunct professor for Bay area colleges teaching classes in business, technology and women's workforce topics.
Dr. Wilen has authored 11 books, including, Employed for Life, 21st. Century Career Trends (2014), Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders (2013) and Society 3.0: How Technology Is Reshaping Education, Work, and Society (2012)." Today she discusses employment options/opportunities in 2017 - what career path is best suited for YOUR personality?
MyNDTALK - Grandparents As Parents - Sylvie de Toledo
Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Sylvie de Toledo - Founder of Grandparents As Parents (www.grandparentsasparents.org) and two members of the organization, Sharon Jarkoff and Jacqueline Laird. Grandparents becoming parents affects many women - many people. Listen to 3 stories about how to manage this complicated, multi-level relationship between grandparent, parent and grandchild.
MyNDTALK - Is His America Your America? - S.L.Young
"The day I was born my mom looked at me with pride to determine if had safely arrived. In response to my mother’s request to determine if I was okay, she heard someone say, “It’s a boy,” which gave me a label on my first day. As I navigated the neighborhoods away from my house, I was clearly in areas in which I clearly stood out. It was in these moments I learned that I would be described by a label regardless of the things that I brought to the table. The words that are often used don’t describe who I am, but these types of descriptors are sometimes negatively attached to me instead of the positive man that I am." S.L.Young , Huffington Post 2014
S.L.Young, an educator, motivational speaker and author of several books, joins us today to discuss his 4-part book series, "It's a Crazy world - Learn From It"
MyNDTALK - Addiction Recovery Change - Matthew Rupert
Matthew Rupert, an addiction treatment expert walks us through Addiction, Recovery, Change - A How-To Manual For Successfully
Navigating Sobriety. Matthew discusses the tools necessary for meeting the everyday challenges of not just getting sober, but staying sober, or helping a loved one move past addiction.
Based on the Adams Recovery Center team's decades of hands-on clinical experience, Addiction, Recovery, Change addresses the many pitfalls, questions, doubts, and temptations faced by those in recovery and offers tips and information for making it past the most difficult obstacles.
MyNDTALK - A Difference to the Children - Lee Chavous
Understanding how impressionable children can be - how much they absorb, Lee wanted to make a difference in his child's life. He wanted to make a difference in the lives of all children. This is an aspiration for many - but Lee Chavous took it to a completely different level. What did he do? He created a publishing company! Lee undertook extensive research and determined to write a series of children's books that would be filled with the rich history of African American women and men. Lee told the stories that too many of us - of all colors and all races - have not heard as children. His books are filled with historical facts, beautiful imagery and love.
MyNDTALK - Reduce Your Stress - Increase Your Emotional and Physical Health! - Dr. Ken Redcross
Ken Redcross, MD, is founder of Redcross Concierge, a personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient-doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum of healthcare services and holistic and wellness counseling. Dr. Redcross walks us through the various ways in which stress - particularly chronic stress can take a significant toll of our emotional as well as physical health.
MyNDTALK - Healing Multiple Sclerosis - Ann Boroch
Even though MS is widely believed to be unbeatable, Ann Boroch, certified nutritional consultant and naturopath, has developed a breakthrough treatment protocol that is having dramatic results.
Ann describes how she cured herself of MS using complementary medicine, the real causes of MS, case histories of those who have triumphed over multiple sclerosis, and a comprehensive conversation about how to develop your own treatment plan.
MyNDTALK - The Next Happy -Tracey Cleantis
If you believe, you can do anything.' Although well-meaning, these intended words of inspiration can make us feel like failures. The reality is that no matter how positive our outlook or how tenacious our approach, our dreams simply do not always come true--and there is nothing we can do about it. When you learn to see what is truly in front of you - the world of options can open before you.
MyNDTALK - Not As Prescribed - Dr. Harry Harotunian
You may think, Dad is just enjoying cocktails and retirement, or Mom still has pain and needs her pills. Maybe so, but consider that an estimated 17 percent of people age sixty and older struggle with misuse of alcohol and prescription drugs alone. Older adults are now hospitalized as often for alcohol-related problems as they are for heart attacks. Dr. Harotunian provides you with the information needed to understand the dynamics of addiction in older adults.
MyNDTALK - Future Tense of Joy - Jessica Teich
Bright and accomplished, with a loving family, Jessica knew she should be happy. But a violent childhood had left its mark. Jessica feared she would never be free of her past--until she discovered the obituary of a young woman, whose life was a ghostly echo of her own. Can Jessica discover what drove this brilliant young woman to kill herself? Will discovering the truth save Jessica from the issures tearing apart her own life?
MyNDTALK - LIVIN' in the SHADE: Dr. Eric L. Johnson & Akili Uchenna
More often than not, the relationships between fathers and sons impact the understanding that many males develop about notions of manhood. Even when a man's father has not been present in a way that meets his expectations, his understanding of what it means to be a man is impacted either by the noted absence or the perceived relationship inadequacies. In such cases, men are faced painfully with only two choices: Extend an unhealthy and unhappy notion of manhood or do the work that heals his heart and soul in a way that makes him better. However, when men have positive and healthy relationships with their fathers, they have the opportunity to grow from their father's successes and learn from his mistakes. No father and son relationship can be called perfect and as a result, there are always things that can be improved, even after one of them is gone." Father and son, Eric & Akili, discuss their relationship with honesty, humor, insight and thoughtfulness. Their conversation is a powerful one that should be heard by all.
MyNDTALK - Goodbye, Hurt & Pain : Dr. Deborah Sandella
Dr. Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want. ... Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to move destructive feelings such as fear, anger, hurt, resentment, and envy out of the body. Letting go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened.
MyNDTALK - Transitions ARE OK! Jimmie Holland
Fears of aging have been one long cascading domino effect through the years: twenty year olds dread thirty; forty year olds fear fifty; sixty fears seventy, and so it goes. And there is something to worry about, though it isn't what you'd expect: research shows that having a bad attitude toward aging when we're young is associated with poorer health when we're older. These worries tend to peak in midlife; Jimmie Holland shows us that, contrary to common wisdom, our sense of well-being actually increases with our age--often even in the presence of illness or disability.
MyNDTALK - Changing - S.L. Young
Trying times are an unfortunate part of life. Sometimes, these moments don’t last long, can be dealt with easily, or might be something that becomes an overwhelming burden. The reasons that some individuals cope better with mental health challenges than others doesn’t need to be reduced to questions about someone’s personal strength or mental fortitude; instead, considerations should be focused on the source(s), impact, and treatment options that might help someone who is depressed. S.L. Young discusses his battle with depression, recovery after a near-suicide, and raises awareness about the importance of attaining and maintaining mental health.This is a must listen conversation !
MyNDTALK - Understanding Suicide - Dr. Adele Ryan McDowell
Insightful, provocative, and compassionate, Dr. Adele Ryan McDowell shares wisdom and coping strategies from those who have walked before you. She explores the factors leading to suicide and the reasons why some do and some don't leave suicide notes. Dr. Ryan McDowell describes a seven-step healing process and opens the door to consider suicide and the soul, the heart lesson of suicide, and the energies of suicide. If suicidality has impacted your life, this conversation could offer important peace and understanding!
MyNDTALK - Quilt of Souls - Phyllis Lawson
Like many Black Americans of the mid-twentieth century, Phyllis Lawson's parents moved from their hometown of Livingston, Alabama to the big city in search of a better life. Shortly, hardships left them unable to provide.
Soon, four-year-old Phyllis is plucked off her front porch, ripped away from the only family she knows, and sent to live with her grandmother Lula on an Alabama farm with no electricity, plumbing, or running water. Heartbroken by her mother's abandonment, Phyllis struggles to acclimate to her new surroundings. Thanks to the unconditional love of Grandma Lula and the healing powers of an old, tattered quilt, she is finally able to adjust to her new life. Lawson discusses her childhood growing up with the incredible woman who raised her and the powerful family heirloom that served as the cloth that would forever stitch their lives together.
MyNDTALK - The Beginning of the End -The End of the Beginning - Ian Brown by Pamela Brewer
MyNDTALK - The Science Behind Gun Control: Tara Haelle
With two decades of reporting experience under her belt, Tara Haelle
has written for a range of publications, including Scientific
American, Washington Post, Politico, Wired, and Parents Magazine. She
is also a Forbes contributor and a blogger at her evidence-based
parenting blog Red Wine & Applesauce. Today Tara joins MyNDTALK to
discuss the science - the facts - behind the issues associated with
gun control.
MyNDTALK - Stop Lying - Bennett Pologe
You may have tried to change your life many times, in big or small ways. You may have struggled with your habits, feelings, perceptions, with your behavior, relationships, job, diet, anything. You may have taken workshops and trainings, read books and tried therapies. If all this hasn't worked, if you're still somehow lost or stuck in your life, the problem may be this one persistent mistake. Dr. Pologe says it causes most of our problems. It derails our lives in countless ways, leaves us repeating pointless or self-destructive habits, poisons relationships of all kinds, prolongs misery. If you don't catch it, whatever else you try may well fail again. Catch it, and everything can change.
MyNDTALK - Many Hats - One Mission: Empowerment - Indred Alexander
Indred shares her path from little one to student, worker, wife, mom and then business owner. After a number of life's twists and turns - Indred crafted her own life, her own goals, her own way of giving back to the community while growing her own professional and financial security. An inspiring story for anyone who wants to go out on their own - and wonders if and how it can be done.
MyNDTALK - Before, During and After 'Meet The Browns' – Maurice G. Smith
You may know him from Meet The Browns - the long playing Tyler Perry comedy featuring The Brown family. But! Who was Maurice G Smith before? Who is Maurice today? In addition to his love and talent for acting, Maurice hаѕ a раѕѕiоn for giving bасk. He stays асtivе in vаriоuѕ соmmunitу efforts and initiatives. Hе is аlѕо a Kарра аnd remains асtivе in thе church community. “There are thingѕ thаt are bеing worked оn that I’m еxсitеd about. There are fоundаtiоnѕ thаt I would like tо put together bесаuѕе I’m into giving bасk. That’s mу biggest раѕѕiоn," ѕауѕ Smith.
MyNDTALK - Living His Own Life - Walking in His Own Truth: James Robinson
James Robinson - MA Ed. is the founder and Executive Director. He is a Human/Civil Rights Activist, Public Speaker, Commentator, and Writer. His articles can be found online at LGBTQ Nation - The New Civil Rights Movement - The Good Men Project - Equality365 and Garden Spices Magazine He was recognized as an individual who is transforming his community in the 2011 Launch Pad contest sponsored by Encore Careers. He has also been recognized for his work to prevent violence against LGBTQ people as the 2012 recipient of the Billy Jack Gaither Humanitarian Award - and for exemplary service in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the Red Ribbon Community Leader Award in December 2014
MyNDTALK - Reframing the World of Inner - City Youth - Corey James
Founder and CEO of Painting Pictures, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to making an impact in the lives of disadvantaged youth. Mr. James currently leads the (New Jersey State), Rutgers University program - Future Scholars Program in Newark New Jersey - a program dedicated to fostering students from urban communities into high achieving college students. Learn from his experiences and his expertise. You too can make a difference!
MyNDTALK - A Life of Courage and Creativity - Lisa Luckett
This story starts in wreckage in the of events of September 11, 2001. As the dust began to settle, my children and I received a vast outpouring of love and kindness from friends and strangers both near and far that kept us going in those early days. But that was only the beginning. Life went on - and we did too. With the clarity that only comes with time, I realized that the resiliency and beauty of the human spirit that emerged from 9-11 was only the tip of the iceberg of what we could be. I vowed that I would not let my husband, Ted, and all the others die in vain by making something good come from this nightmare." Lisa Luckett
It's time for you to get rid of... The Bitch In Your Head - Dr. Jacqueline H. Plumez
Do you ever find yourself thinking, how could you be so stupid, you
look fat, or you're a horrible mother? Are you afraid people will
find out you've fooled them into thinking you're competent? If you're
guilty of expressing these types of discouraging messages, then you
have a bitch in your head. This self-critical behavior can wreak
havoc with your life--it can keep you from getting the love you want,
the raise you deserve, or even a good night's sleep. It's time to
transition to the person you deserve to be.
MyNDTALK –His World in Radio - Joel Helfer
Joel Helfer enjoyed a 40-year career in the commercial glass and glazing industry in Chicago; and was a partner in 5 multi-million-dollar glass and glazing, manufacturing and distribution businesses. And then he turned his expertise and curiosity to the world of radio – where he has arguably become one of the more prolific men in radio. What drove him? What drives him? What lessons can you learn from the way he has approached his life?
MyNDTALK - Help for the Modern Student: Barbara Dianis
Barbara Dianis, creator of Grade Transformer for the Modern Student offers educational solutions and quick tips that have helped transform unlikely candidates into academic winners and scholastic achievers. You will learn from the expertise of an educational specialist with over 21 years of experience of helping students transform lower grades into higher grades and raise their GPA's. You don't have to spend months and years trying to figure out the scholastic secrets of top academic achieving students when you listen to Barbara Dianis!
MyNDTALK - Back to School! - Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson
Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson is a physician who specializes in adult, child &adolescent, and forensic psychiatry. She is the founder of the Lorio Psych Group, an Atlanta, GA based mental health practice providing expert care and consultation. Dr. Vinson discusses your child's return to school - offering guidance and support for what can be an exciting and challenging time for all.
MyNDTALK - Stay! Jennifer Michael Hecht
Jennifer Michael Hecht talks about a transition many of us fear, experience and don't understand. "Many thousands of people kill themselves every year, and many more are left behind to grieve. This book recounts individual suicide cases from the Bible and ancient Greeks to the present day and analyzes how ideas about suicide have changed over time.
MyNDTALK –C- Dr. Randy Flood and Dr. C. Donaldson
Men often behave badly, and it's easy to assume that's just the way they are. Some can be grandiose and aggressive; many others are good guys but emotionally absent and relationally disappointing. Psychologists Charlie Donaldson and Randy Flood contend, however, that most men's behavior is neither capricious or malevolent, but a product of a socialized disorder "mascupathy" - an exaggeration of the genetically masculine traits (aggression and invulnerability) and minimal expression of inherently feminine characteristics (openness and sensitivity.
MyNDTALK - Conquer Chronic Pain Dr. Peter Prezekop
The incidence of chronic pain has taken on epidemic proportions. The common response of traditional medicine has been to prescribe opioid painkillers, which can lead to overdose and addiction. Over the past ten years, Dr. Peter Przekop has developed a revolutionary alternative program to manage pain that goes well beyond the short-term relief of prescription painkillers. Prezekop discovered that pain can become chronic, not just because of the trauma that caused it, but because the brain becomes programmed to recreate the experience of pain as a coping mechanism.
Conquer Chronic Pain will help you return to pain-free functioning. Gain the same insights Dr. Prezekop has brought to hundreds of chronic pain sufferers by learning how the brain can be reprogrammed to alleviate pain. You'll also learn how chronic stress, adversity, and negative emotions influence how we experience and interpret pain and what to do to reverse the pattern.
MyNDTALK - The Polyamorists Next Door - Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
Marriage and monogamy are not what they used to be. Many couples
are opting to start families before getting married, or deciding not
to get married at all. At the same time, gay couples in states that
recognize same-sex marriage are getting married in droves. Some
people prefer non-monogamy and have relationships that include
swinging and polyamory. The landscape of American marriage and
relationships is changing, and a variety of family systems are
developing and becoming more common."
Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, author of The Polyamorists Next Door returns to
MyNDTALK to discuss her extensive research with polyamorous
families, in which people are free to pursue emotional, romantic, and
sexual relationships with multiple people at the same time, openly
and with support from their partners, sometimes forming multi-partner relationships, or other arrangements that allow for emotional and sexual freedom within the family system. Dr. Sheff explains how
polyamorous relationships come to be, grow and change, manage the ins and outs of daily family life, and cope with the challenges they face both within their families and from society at large.
While polyamorous families are increasingly common, fairly little is
known about them outside of their own social circles or of the
occasional media sensationalism. This book provides information that
will be useful for professionals with polyamorous clients, educators
who wish to understand or teach about polyamory, and especially
people who wish to better understand polyamory themselves or explain it to their potential partners, adult children, or in-laws."
MyNDTALK – Relovenship - Mario and Diane Cloutier
Mario and Diane Cloutier discuss the philosophies, suggestions and questions one needs to ask oneself to find a blissful relationship. The authors of ReLovenship Look Within to Love Again! Each have their own ways of describing the process they went through to find what they were looking for "and they each share those different approaches, as there is more than one way to find the most important relationship you ll ever have "as long as you are willing to look inside of you first!
Joel Helfer - The Radio Man
Joel takes us through his life and his career. Learn about his energy, his drive and the influence of his family. Learn how and why he turned from being a partner in several multi-million dollar
glass/glazing, manufacturing and distribution businesses to a radio
expert. Have you ever felt you had to stay with the career path
you've chosen? Have you ever just wanted to try something new?
Listen to Joel's story and Joel's life. Be inspired.
Racism and The Labor Movements - Bill Fletcher
Jr. Bill Fletcher, Jr., Racial Justice, Labor and International Activist
Even in today's world - the issue of Unions remains the life blood of
many, and the bain of existence to others. Learn about the history of
labor organizations - initially conceived to advocate for and protect
... whom? Is the "history" we "know", the history that's true?! Bill
Fletcher, Jr. - a lifelong advocate and activist - shares the facts
and nuances so many of us know little about.
Parenting a Teen
Who Has Intense Emotions- Pat Harvey, ACSW , LCSW-C
Are you living with a teen and convinced that either you or your teen
- or both - are close to critical mass? Wondering when you or your teen - or both - will implode? "The teen years can be daunting for any parent. But if you are the parent of a teen who lashes out or engages in troubling behavior, you may be unsure of how to respond to your child in a compassionate, constructive way. In a discussion of this important book, with author Pat Harvey,ACSW, LCSW-C (co-authored with Britt H. Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C), you will hear about evidence-based skills for dealing with your teen's out-of-control emotions using proven-effective methods of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
"Helping your teen to effectively deal with their feelings now can
have a lasting, positive impact on their future. After all, honing
skills for emotion regulation will act as a foundation for your
teen's overall mental health. With the help of co-authors Pat Harvey
and Britt Rathbone you can learn how to help your teens gain
awareness of their emotions, and offer tools to help them choose how
to respond to these emotions in effective ways."
MyNDTALK - Swimming Upstream – Dr. Laura H. Choate
It can be difficult to parent a child under any circumstances. Many parents feel helpless against the onslaught of negative influences targeting their daughters, but Laura H. Choate offers a message of guidance and reassurance.
MyNDTALK - Virtues, Character, Strengths and Living - Dr. Jimmie Holland
She is a practicing psychiatrist. She is an author. She is an innovator. She is living the joys and the wisdom and the options that come with aging. She delights in the peace and the fun of life and friends, and all that is meaningful to each person. Oh, and by the way -- she's 89 years young!
7 Principles of Love – Dave Willis
In our fast-paced, success-obsessed culture, we're constantly tempted to chase after things that don't matter. Dave takes you on a journey through the ins and outs of everyday
relationships with your spouse, your children, your friends, and your coworkers--using practical, applicable examples and guiding principles that demonstrate what a life of love actually looks like.
5 Months - 10 Years - 2 Hours – Attorney, Lisa Reisman
On August 1, 1998, 32-year-old disillusioned New York attorney Lisa Reisman plans to leave the law and hit the road in her red convertible. Instead, she suffers a massive seizure and is found unconscious in her apartment 46 hours later. After undergoing brain surgery at New York's Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital, she is diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, the most lethal of brain tumors, and given a prognosis of one year to live.
SURVIVOR - Melanie Hofmann
Meet Melanie Hofmann, a crime survivor, a health scare survivor, a life threatening illness survivor, a SURVIVOR!
Throughout all of her challenges, Melanie's creative spirit kept her loving, living and moving forward. Take a look at some of Melanie's creations:
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Ralph Crowder - Media Activist
Meet Ralph Crowder, a filmmaker, speaker, risk-taker for his beliefs - a media activist.
Ralph Crowder is a prolific documentarian, charting the African
American experience across the ages. Learn about Ralph's background, beliefs, his battle to gain access to 'public access' television and his hopes for the future.
Racism and The Labor Movement - Bill Fletcher,Jr
A Conversation with Bill Fletcher, Jr., Racial Justice, Labor and
International Activist Learn about the history of labor organizations - initially conceived to advocate for and protect ... whom? Is the "history" we "know", the history that's true?!
Treasure - Vanessa Hofmann
Vanessa has written an exciting trilogy - but this conversation is not about her book - this is a conversation about Vanessa - and the many hurdles she survived - never allowing herself to be stopped in the pursuit of her goals! The 'treasure' in this story is Vanessa's resilience.
Freedom from Guilt and Blame
Guilt and blame does not have to rule your life, impair your joy, lower your self-esteem. Darlene Lancer, MFT talks about the process and the path to healing.
James Ochoa, LPC: Focused Forward
Author and self proclaimed “ADHD-er” James M. Ochoa, LPC goes beyond the management and scheduling techniques to deal with what really holds so many ADHD-ers back—the emotional fallout of ADHD. He identifies how to manage and alleviate symptoms of a PTSD-like condition he calls the Emotional Distress Syndrome, with practical, proven advice including:
•Understanding the link between ADHD and emotional distress
•What Emotional Distress Syndrome (“EDS”) feels like
•How to construct an Emotional Safe Place
•How to recruit your own Mental Support Group
•Eight essential tools to help you cope
•And more...
With wisdom, humor, and empathy, James discusses his journey past the pain and shame toward a future full of possibility, balance and joy.
The Money Queen's Guide: Cary Carbonaro
Cary Carbonaro helps us answer important questions. Are you doing what you need to do for your financial future? How much are your fears guiding your money decisions?
Anneli Rufus guides us through her transition from pain and self-loathing - to recovery and self-love. Her journey will inspire you.
The Direction of this Election
Bruce A. Jacobs, Author of Race Manners & Race Manners for the 21st Century joins Dr. Brewer for a discussion about his experience of the current state of political affairs in America, the state of racism in America and the rise and fall of "Trumpism"
Your partner’s attention deficit disorder (ADD) may not seem like a big deal at first, but eventually, the dynamics surrounding his or her impulsivity, forgetfulness, distractibility, and restlessness can really strain your relationship. You don’t want to act like a parent, yet you may feel like you can’t rely on your partner to get things done. Susan Tschudi, author of Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder offers a guide to navigating a relationship with someone with ADD, can creating healthy boundaries and remaining sympathetic to your partner’s symptoms.
A Powerhouse for Civil Rights . A Staunch Advocate for African American Media . A strong proponent of African centered education . A Leader for The Ages
MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer is pleased to bring to you Part 1 - of a 2 part conversation about Lorne's life, the impact of the recent loss of her two sisters, her work and her ongoing support of the work of her late sister, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing (The Isis Papers:The Keys to the Colors, The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism (White Supremacy) and more.
Part 2 will air on Friday, April 1 , 2016 @ www.MyNDTALK.org
“Blended” explores stepfamilies from the inside out through the perspectives of thirty writers who know what it's like first hand. Sometimes funny, often poignant, and always deeply personal, the stories in Blended capture the essence of stepfamilies in all of their weird and wonderful varieties. The journeys range from the first encounters between new step-relatives, to marriages, honeymoons, daily experiences, and divorces." All of these stories are woven together by editor, Samantha Waltz - who also shares her personal blended experiences with Dr. Brewer - today on MyNDTALK!
Michael Paymar guides the MyNDTALK audience through the process of recognizing abusive behaviors, taking responsibility for them, and learning to express anger without violence. Michael's lastest book - Violent No More includes updated resources, additional exercises, and guidelines for men of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
UPSIDE! The Science of Post-Traumatic Growth
Journalist Jim Rendon delivers a deeply reported look at the life-changing implications of post-traumatic growth—an emerging field of psychological research that shows how the suffering caused by traumatic events can be harnessed as a force for self-improvement and success rather than destruction.
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is at the center of national conversation and a widely recognized psychological condition. But an equally valid, though lesser known outcome of trauma is post-traumatic growth. While many survivors suffer long-term emotional damage, over the last several decades psychologists have discovered that with the right circumstances and proper support, survivors can actually emerge from their trauma stronger, more focused, and with a new and clear vision for the future.
This conversation is particularly useful for trauma survivors or their loved ones seeking a more hopeful and positive future.
Women's Wednesday
Every Woman has a tale to tell - here's another...
Let The Tornado Come - Rita Zoey Chin
Would she ever be able to brave the tornado? What could she do to survive?
A Man and His Passions – Steve Harper
He's a producer, writer, director and actor. Meet the creator of
'Send Me' - a web series not to be missed!
Evelyn Burnett, Vice President, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
Evelyn Burnett, Vice President of Economic Opportunity with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress explores the other side of racism from a broad perspective to include applying a racial equity and inclusion lens to community development. Burnett also discusses racial and social justice issues in social tech and the creation of Hack Cleveland. Don’t miss this edition of MyNDTALK’s year long exploration into the racism: on the other side.
Bravery Becomes Advocacy: Charisse Beach - Part 2
Surviving a vicious attack - Charisse was determined not to be stopped. “She chose to develop the first-of-its-kind; The Mental Health Intervention App (MHI pronounced “my app”) for individuals battling various disorders and the healthcare professionals who help them. Documenting the client’s mood and pattern of speech, the app communicates information to the healthcare professional, who can then alert the client to the appropriate next step.”
A Mother's Bravery : Charisse Beach - Part 1
Charisse is a subject-matter expert on transforming and educating at-risk students. She is author of At-Risk Students Transforming Student Behavior, published by Rowman & Littlefield, which details the warning signs of disturbing behaviors, which are often overlooked by educators and/or misdiagnosed by mental health professionals.” Charisse is also the mother of a child with a mental illness. One day, in ways that she could never have imagined, her entire life changed.
Jim Brown: Educator-Community Worker-Communicator
Jim Brown discusses his experiences in the world of communications that began at a time in our history when very few persons of color were behind the scenes and certainly not in front of the camera. From the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Washington, DC - Jim discusses the people and places who were impactful in his growth and remain significant in his life today.
Who Says Sleep is Important?: Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg
Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg shares his expertise as a sleep specialist with Dr. Brewer as they discuss Dr. Rosenberg's book Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day" Learn about the potential connection between sleep and several mental health diagnosis including ADHD, depression and anxiety. How much sleep should your child be getting, you? Learn about the impact of poor sleep on your emotional and psychological health.
Stories from the Polycule: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
Welcome to the polycule: the network created by the interconnections of polyamorous relationships. Just like the molecules that make up all living things, polycules come in diverse forms: large, small, tightly bound, loosely connected, static, ever-changing. How do polycules form, what do they look like, how do they transform through time, and how do they, sometimes, end? Dr. Brewer and her guest, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff.
Making Dreams Real: Brenda Myers-Powell
Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Dream Catcher Foundation, Brenda Myers-Powell was a product of human trafficking at the age of 14 where she escaped an abusive home life and learned to navigate the streets of Chicago. Living through physical, mental, and sexual abuse not only made her numb to the adversities she faced, they also equipped her to survive as a testament for the young women she was to
mentor out of the life. With 25 years as a teenage and adult
prostitute, Ms. Myers-Powell brings the insight and depth to help others change their lives and successfully live their dreams.
A Father's Journey: Dr. Joshua Gamson
For some, the journey to fatherhood is a simple matter. For others -it is a complicated journey with ups and downs, disappointments and joys. Dr. Joshua Gamson shares his journey with us - from the thoughtful, tentative beginning - to the complex joyous ending. Don't miss this powerful journey into fatherhood.
Patrice Horton - Renaissance Woman
Patrice Horton set the tone for her career from the beginning; moving to California on her own at the age of 18 she proved she could take the initiative to prepare and create opportunities for success. Her street smarts and willingness to learn quickly caught the eye of the legendary Gerald Levert and that was just the beginning of an amazing career. As Patrice's career grew, so too did her love and commitment to her faith and her family. Don't miss this inspiring story!
Evolve: Steven De Salvo
Steven DeSalvo's life took many turns before landing where he is
today as an author, coach, musician and more. Join Steven on his path to the creation of Relationship Dynamics as he looks at how we create and sustain healthy relationships while using essential principles applied from Permaculture, including observation, resilience, and sustainability.
Mature Relationships - Learn to Love Again:
Cloutier and Cloutier Using their own experiences with past relationships, the Cloutiers combine practicality and spiritualty to find the healthy intimate relationship. Diane and Mario bring inspiration and hope along with useable tools and methodology to help attract ''the one,'' the soul mate, the ideal life partner!
End Excessive Worry: Kathryn Tristan
We all worry. It's a natural part of living. A biologically built-in
mechanism, worry was designed to help us. Where do we go wrong? For millions worldwide, worries are eating away at our sense of security, our feelings of well-being and ultimately downsizing our happiness while supersizing our stress. We are worried about our jobs, our families, our relationships, just about everything. Hear from scientist and ex-anxiety sufferer Kathryn Tristan about her conquest over her own excessive worry.
Planning Your Own Path to Wellness: Amanda Smith
A practical tool for the emotionally sensitive person looking for an easier way to track emotions and behavior as well as monitor progress over time. Enjoy this helpful conversation for anyone who struggles with emotional sensitivity. You can work toward creating a healthier, more meaningful life by balancing acceptance and change.
The Decision To Live : Jerry Campbell
Jerry Campbell and his sweetheart were together for forty-seven years. When she died she died, Jerry was devastated by grief. Grief can be such a complex experience - and we all can experience it quite differently. By forcing himself to work through it, Jerry was able to deal with his loss while still enjoying life. Listen to what worked for Jerry, learn about what could work for you
The Emotion Code: Dr. Bradley Nelson
Renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson discusses the inner workings of the subconscious mind. Bradley talks about the emotionally-charged events from your past that can still be haunting you in the form of "trapped emotions"; emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. Dr. Nelson also explains clearly and concisely how trapped emotions can create pain, malfunction and eventual disease and ways to free onself from trapped emotions.
The World's Top 10 Worst Men: Tamara Neal
There are many stories about how to meet Mr. Right - but not nearly enough about running from Mr. Oh No! Author Tamara Neal returns to MyNDTALK to help women identify the men they don't want to meet! Tamara identifies the warning signs that every woman should be on the look out for!
A Short Path to Change: Jenny Mannion
Jenny Mannion joins Dr. Brewer to describe the techniques she used to identify and release old patterns and behaviors, navigate challenges, and stay in the present moment in order to maximize positive results. Intuitive healer Jenny Mannion shares her own journey to healing after years of chronic illness and demonstrates how it helped create her unique program. Whether your goal is to increase your positive energy, experience vibrant good health, or improve your overall quality of life, Jenny offers support and encouragement every step of the way. www.JennyMannion.com
Purposeful Vision: Linton Bergsen
Linton Bergsen is described a sought-after speaker, author, and champion of change with a record of enhancing performance for individuals and companies, including startups, privately held businesses, and Fortune 500 industry leaders. Be sure to listen to this conversation and make your own decision. Who is Linton and what does he have to say that has him hailed as "an inspired communicator and strategist"?
Irrelationship - Dr. Mark Borg, Daniel Berry, RN and Dr. Grant
Brenner
Do you see a pattern in your relationships? Do you wonder why and what you are doing? Is there something that could be protective, yet dysfunctional within your couple "connection"? Is it truly an intimate connection? Get this answers from today's guests - the authors of Irrelationship - Dr. Mark B. Borg, Jr, PhD, (a community psychologist and psychoanalyst) Dr. Grant H. Brenner, (a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice) and Daniel Berry, RN, MHA, (a registered nurse in New York City since 1987). These clinicians have created a transformative guide that addresses the protective, yet dysfunctional dynamic where couples avoid genuine connection with an unsatisfying pattern of false intimacy. ... Created for anyone who wants to understand unhealthy patterns and how to change them, Irrelationships will help you develop interpersonal skills thus creating a new opportunity to heal and restore loving relationships.
Now Everyone Will Know : Maggie Kniep
Maggie's young marriage shatters when her "perfect" husband--a star editor at The Wall Street Journal--is diagnosed with and dies of AIDS, leaving her with two young children in a city electrified by
paranoia about the new epidemic. Devastated by his betrayal, Maggie struggles to protect herself and her children from stigma, keeping the circumstances of her husband's death a secret for nearly twenty-five years. It is only when a journey of self-discovery aligns with her child ren's coming of age and a new world of sexual tolerance that she can finally embrace the truth and set herself free.
The Loss of a Pet - And How To Heal - Russell Friedman
Russell Friedman joins Dr. Brewer to discuss some of the unique
aspects of the human-animal relationship and to help grieving owners complete what may have been left emotionally undone by the loss of a pet. The conversation includes an exploration of some common myths, ways to think about the loss - and perhaps ways to understand those you care about who have suffered the loss of a pet.
The Boy Is Gone - Conversations About A Mau-Mau General
The General, as he came to be called from his leadership of the Mau Mau uprising many years ago, narrates his life story in conversation with Laura Lee Huttenbach, a young American woman who met him while backpacking in Kenya in 2006. While the General's life experiences are his alone, his story adds immeasurably to the long history of decolonization as it played out across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
A Life of Advocacy : Kevinee Gilmore
Kevin Gilmore is a training/ coaching/ marketing/ consultant who
helps social service agencies and affiliates with addressing the
needs of teens transitioning from the foster care system. Kevinee, a former ward who aged out of the system, shares her first hand
insights and experiences on the difficulties facing our youth. Be
sure to listen to this conversation with a passionate powerhouse of a woman!
Beale Street & Robert Church : Preston Lauterbach
In 1865, Robert Church, an ex-slave, applied for a license to open a Memphis pool hall. Turned down by the county clerk, he built his establishment anyway. When the city took him to trial, Church's lawyer successfully invoked, perhaps for the first time, Congress's brand-new Civil Rights Act. That move helped trigger the 1866 riot. To this day, Robert Church's life remains a fascinating look into an earlier time on Beale Street.
Getting Off The 'Crazy Train' - Lori Jean Glass
Lori Jean Glass - Executive Director Clinical Operations for the Five Sisters Ranch joins Pamela Brewer to discuss the ways in which women tend to harm themselves in relationships - and ways to reach inside and heal.
Lori Jean Glass believes that when women are in healthy alignment with who they are from a spiritual, psychological, social and physical aspect, peace and serenity emerge from within.
Recovery From Infidelity - Jason Martinkus
Few challenges in life are as difficult as regaining a wife's trust--and few are as ultimately worthwhile. Trust can be rebuilt in your marriage! With patient, loving, self-sacrificing effort, it's possible that one day your wife will risk her heart with you again. And she may even have more respect and love for you than before. In Worthy of Her Trust, Jason Martinkus relates how he repaired his own marriage after revelations of sexual addiction. ... Learn about the The Amends Matrix--a concrete exercise to admit past wrongs and cast a vision for a faithful future.
Being a student at American High School was the worst experience of Greg Wittkamper's life. Greg came from a nearby Christian commune, Koinonia, whose members devoutly and publicly supported racial equality. When he refused to insult and attack his school's first Black students in 1964, Greg was mistreated as badly as they were: harassed and bullied and beaten. In the summer after his senior year, as racial strife in Americus - and the nation- reached its peak, Greg left Georgia. in 1964". Join Dr. Brewer as she and author Jeff Achmutey discuss the long road to Greg took to healing and forgiveness.
Learn Mindful Eating : Dr. Nicholette Martin
Learning to eat differently without starving your body or your
wallet is Dr. Nicholette Martin's approach. ... As the obesity
epidemic continues to rage out of control and the number of people developing metabolic syndrome increases, more and more lives are at risk. We need to have a different relationship with food and what we call fuel for or bodies.
Beyond Bullying: Breaking The Cycle of Shame, Bullying and Violence - Dr. Jonathan Fast
Fast delves into the psychology and sociology of shame and concludes that this powerful emotion is the common thread explaining the recent rise in domestic terrorism and gun violence, school and online bullying, and suicide among adolescents. Fast hopes that by understanding shame-why we feel it and how it can fester-we can develop strategies to prevent the acts of violence and hate that are motivated by it. --Scientific American MIND
Super Woman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Dr. Jaimie Kulaga
Being a "SuperWoman" is not as glorious as the cartoons make it seem.
Juggling a career, relationship, family, housework, grocery shopping,
planning, and paying the bills is anything but a cape and perfect
makeup. Living a balanced and fulfilled life, where you can work,
care for your family, and give to yourself, isn't easy. It takes
time, self-awareness, and, most of all, strategies that really work.
Dr. Jaimie Kulaga explains how to identify your top life roles and
prioritize what really matters!
Holistic Approach to Stress Management - Paul Huljich
The modern world is a breeding ground for stress; it comes in many forms and has a variety of causes, but any kind of stress can greatly inhibit life and take a serious toll on both body and mind. For the growing number of people wishing to free themselves of mild, moderate, or severe stress, this conversation with Stress Pandemic's author Paul Huljich's will offer hope and new ways of thinking. Paul outlines a practical and effective approach to beating stress and achieving complete wellness. Huljich's strategies address the
underlying habits and tendencies that cause stress, and he offers a comprehensive lifestyle solution designed to promote both physiological and psychological strength and balance
Managing My Energy - Graeme Cowan
If you have severe depression or bipolar disorder, you may find it difficult to take that first step toward recovery. You aren’t alone. In our society, many people with depression or bipolar disorder do not seek therapy or medical treatment due to the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Even people in “progressive” communities may not want to admit that they are on antidepressants or mood-balancing medications. Isn’t it time we changed the way we thought about these illnesses? Learn how Graeme Cowan learned to manage his energy back to health.