Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

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? 

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.

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. Nicholas Tampio argues that, though national standards can raise the education bar for some students, the democratic costs outweigh the benefits.

Born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a facial abnormality, Kristin Bartzokis learned at an early age the importance of emotional flexibility and thus strength when confronted with multiple surgeries, when confronted with stares and questions, when confronted with the reality that she would always be perceived as "different."   Kristin Bartzokis' life story is one of achievement and inspiration.  Kristin reminds us that although life can be complicated and messy, it is always, above all, beautiful.   

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.

Dr. Singla takes on a deep and fascinating dive into WHY we all have pain, how it can be useful - and some of the thought processes useful in considering pain. This is a conversation for those who want to understand their bodies better, the nature of pain as well as the use and benefits of pain. 

Dr. Singla takes on a deep and fascinating dive into WHY we all have pain, how it can be useful - and some of the thought processes useful in considering pain. This is a conversation for those who want to understand their bodies better, the nature of pain as well as the use and benefits of pain. 

When Lori decided to leave the Church of Scientology after 30 years it also meant she had to leave her two adult children.  “If I knew when I joined Scientology, at age 13, that if one day I chose to leave Scientology, I would lose my children, I would have never participated in such a heartless organization.

Has society's view of men changed? Is the male "role" in family and society now different? Or has it remained the same? A broad ranging conversation about the experience of parenting, particularly children of color, exploding social myths – and the importance of forgiving/healing self.

Both a conversation and a poetry reading, meet CeLillianne Green - an author, a mediator, an attorney but above all, a powerful creative spirit with wisdom to share.  CeLilliane discusses her walk from focusing primarily on her life as an attorney - to her life as a multi-talented poet.  Called upon to create and present her poetry across many venues... don't miss this poetic treat!

Part journalism, part memoir, part psychological guide--and a fascinating listen for anyone who wants to better understand the needs and dynamics that drive the complex relationships in their lives. Topics include:   *  What it means to be securely and insecurely attached   *  How our early childhood experiences create a blueprint for future relationships--and how anyone can work to become "earned secure" regardless of their upbringing and past relationships.

When we hear of gangs, we think of boys and men.  When we think of girls and gangs - we often think of them as girlfriends of gang members.  And while that may be a part of it, is that all of the story about girls and gangs? Dr. Dana Peterson shares her research and some startling truths about girls and gangs. 

A guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills by two White House social secretaries who offer an important fundamental message - everyone is important, and everyone deserves to be treated well. Part etiquette, part leadership, part personal empowerment, Authors Berman and Bernard offer a guide to developing social skills in order to build more successful relationships in life and at work.

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.

A former NFL player, when that part of his life ended - for a time his joy ended.  But through hard work and perseverance Jay Barnett has completed an advanced degree, has an acting career and has become a role model and resource for young people worldwide.

When Dr. Baxter arrived in Botswana in 2002, he was confident of the purity of his mission to help people with AIDS, armed with what he thought were immutable truths about life-and himself.

Eight-year-old Sara Katz huddles under the covers, listening to her parents' muffled arguments and fighting the sleep that inevitably brings her bad dreams of her terrifying Shadow Father, a heroin addict.  Is my daddy not a good father? Is it my job to fix him?

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. Jonathan Robinson discusses 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