Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

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.

In a televised social experiment before millions of viewers, police sergeant Derrick Levasseur demonstrated that techniques used by undercover detectives could help people achieve their goals in everyday social situations. The result: he walked away with more than half a million dollars. Today, Derrick shares his personal mind-set surrounding human behavior and motivation. Derrick also discusses the tools he acquired while overcoming personal adversity and working more than a decade in law enforcement. Derrick offers you tools for you

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. 

There was a time when Aimee's life was OK.  She decided she wanted something different for herself. But then life changed in ways she could never have imagined. Aimee Ross candidly takes us through her journey of despair, loss, trauma, and healing. Aimee proves that from darkness can come new light, new love, and a renewed purpose for life.

MyNDTALK - Wellness Planner - Amanda Smith If you are interested in working toward creating a healthier more meaningful life, this is the conversation for you.  Creating a life worth living by balancing acceptance and change can go far in experiencing the life you deserve.  This practical conversation for the emotionally sensitive person offers an easy way to track emotions and behavior and monitor your progress.   

Before his work at the Golden Gate Bridge, Briggs spent three years in the Army before being discharged after a cancer diagnosis. He beat cancer and then entered law enforcement.  His personal story includes dealing with divorce and depression in his family. Kevin had no training with suicide prevention or mental illness before taking the job at the bridge but has since become a respected expert. He's been called 'a true American hero by Robert Gebbia, director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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.  This is also a story of current day racism and the British press impact on Wogamatter.

No man is perfect; there is no such human. However, there are some men that you want to be on the lookout for.

Freedom or Imprisonment?  In this gut-wrenching conversation of anxiety, loss and steadfast love, Lori shares her personal struggle to regain her relationship with her children severed by the Disconnection Policy of the church of Scientology.  As she discovered, she is not alone in her sad circumstance. Many other families have fallen victim to what Lori considers the manipulative powers of Scientology and its practice.

He was one of the young victims (most of whom committed suicide) in the notorious Boy Scout sexual abuse case that rocked Boston in the mid - '80s.  Eric Schneider is a survivor of ... abuse, alcohol and cocaine addiction, industrial poisoning, and a life of crime as a member of the infamous Whitey Bulger organized crime syndicate. At one time a professional bank robber, he is now a successful building contractor.

When Dr. Daniel 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?... Now, after caring for innumerable AIDS patients for eight years in Botswana, Baxter has written an urgent, quietly philosophical account of his journey into the early twenty-first century’s treatment of AIDS in Africa ...

MyNDTALK - The Benefits of Having A Post-Partum Doula By Your Side - Nataki Lee   Post-Partum Doula Nataki Lee rejoins MyNDTALK to continue the conversation about the short and long term emotional benefits to baby and mom when a post-partum doula is present. 

In this self-help conversation with a difference, Dr. Kieran Settiya confronts the inevitable challenges of adulthood and middle age, showing how philosophy can help you thrive. You will learn when you should be glad you made a mistake. and you will be introduced to philosophical ideas about  mortality. You will learn that living in the present is perhaps the best way to solve a 'midlife crisis'.

Poetic Primer On African and African-American Experiences In what is both a conversation and a poetry reading you will meet CeLillianne Green - an author, a mediator, an attorney but above all, a powerful creative spirit with wisdom to share...

“As I looked back over the landscape of my life, and the many setbacks I had endured, I saw that every loss also offered a gift, even if I didn’t recognize it at the time. Whenever I was called upon to loosen my grip on some cherished part of my life, I was consequently given the opportunity to start again, to create anew something of value . . . every ending carried the seeds of possibility, a chance to start over.” — Janine Shepherd

To many, he had reached the pinnacle of success.  Drafted by the NFL - it was going to be smooth sailing from then on!  Yes? No! After a series of unanticipated turns in life - his NFL dream ended.  And for a bit, as a severe depression took hold,  Jay believed his life was over. He even attempted to hasten its end.  But today he is an author, mentor, actor, counselor ... you will be inspired by his life and his commitment to helping the younger of our society.

Physicist Ransom Stephens explains the interesting and often amusing tale of how the human brain works. Using understandable metaphors and easy to follow language, Stephens gives readers of any scientific level an introduction to neuroscience and shows them how things like creativity, skill, and even perception of self can grow and change by utilizing the body’s most important muscle. 

Have you ever wanted relief from feeling discouraged? Worried? Irritated? Locked in habits that ultimately harm you? These negative states - depression, anxiety, anger and addictive habits--are the common colds of mental health. Like mild physical illnesses however, they can cause much distress and, if left untreated, can lead to worse difficulties. Listen to Dr. Heitler and learn to help yourself feel better. 

It is not at all uncommon to focus on the baby when baby first enters this world.  The mother's job is to quickly heal as she begins the journey into mothering.  Today's guest  broadens our view and understanding of the short term and long term power of caring for mom with the same attention and gentility as we care for baby.

She worked on a kibbutz in Israel, reported on uprisings in Central America and a financial crisis in Mexico, dodged rocket fire in Lebanon, and grieved the loss of her first husband,  who was killed only ten months after their wedding. Even after her second marriage, to a U.S. diplomat, all the black-tie parties and genteel “Ambassatrix School” grooming in the world could not protect Lynda Schuster from the violence of war.