Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

From Trayvon Martin to Freddie Gray, the stories of police violence against Black people are too often in the news. In Policing Black Bodies Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith make a compelling case that the policing of Black bodies goes far beyond these individual stories of brutality. They connect the regulation of African American people in many settings, including the public education system and the criminal justice system, into a powerful narrative about the myriad ways Black bodies are policed

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 about OCD--at last her illness had an identity!

Aimee was living a normal life raising three kids, married to her high school sweetheart, and teaching at her high school alma mater. Life was perfect—until it wasn’t. Unhappy in her marriage, Aimee asked for a divorce. Three days later, she suffered a heart attack. Five months after that, she survived a near-fatal car crash caused by an intoxicated driver. Her physical recovery took months and left her body marked by scars. The emotional recovery would take longer. 

Cheryl discusses her journey through feelings of grief and unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the sudden death of Rice’s mother, followed by her foray into the center of mourning. Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to an ordinary guy to superhero.

Retired Major Marc Raciti discusses his experience through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a veteran of the United States Army. Marc talks 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.

There are many medical conditions that can impact your ability to enjoy sexual intimacy with your partner as you may have previously. Many believe that something impacting one's ability to enjoy intimacy means the cessation of sexual intimacy.  Not so say today's guests - Michael and Jacqueline!~~

Many have experienced emotional neglect during childhood - and may not have recognized what was happening. Dr. Jonice Webb helps to identify and understand the effects of CEN on people’s lives: how to talk about CEN, and heal it, in relationships with partners, parents, and children.

A unique and hopeful story of how one woman and her family were transformed by her child's multiple disabilities and inability to talk. ... It is the story of a mother and writer and the illuminating effect of imagining the world through the eyes of her beautiful, charismatic, and nonverbal son, Felix. ...  As Felix grows bigger and stronger, his assaults against himself grow more destructive. When his bruised limbs and face prompt Child Services to investigate for abuse, Eliza realizes how dangerous her home has become

In a world where so many feel that they have lost their way, The Slave, though often harrowing, yet ultimately uplifting, will suggest answers to many who wrestle with the eternal questions about the real purpose of our time on earth, and to reflect upon the direction of our own lives. Author Anand Dilvar says 'The Slave' is designed to shake, shudder and wake us up. This is a conversation about joy, love and peace.

There are many medical conditions that can impact your ability to enjoy sexual intimacy with your partner as you may have previously. Many believe that something impacting one's ability to enjoy intimacy means the cessation of sexual intimacy.  Not so say today's guests - Michael and Jacqueline!

Sex, God, and the Conservative Church author Dr. Tina Sellers walk clinicians, listeners, and readers through a critique of Western culture and the conservative Christian Church, and their effects on intimate partnerships and sexual lives. Dr. Sellers offers a way to understand the faulty sexual ethic of the early church while revealing the hidden mystical sex and body positive understanding of sexuality of the Hebrew people. ... Sellers offers a model for healing religious sexual shame and exercises to bring healing and intimacy into a person's life.  

She has 4000+ followers on Facebook and almost 8000 followers on Twitter. She is a go-getter, Hall o Famer, first African American woman to own a pro women's basketball team, brand consultant, author, speaker and so much more.  If you are wondering how to create your business, market yourself, brand your business, Kandi Condi is the person to see. If you are wondering how to live a life you love, this conversation is the one to hear! 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a widely recognized psychological condition. But an equally valid, though the 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. In fact, as many as two-thirds of trauma survivors report positive changes—far more than suffer from PTSD."~~

Dr. Loren A. Olson has frequently been asked two questions: How could you not know that you were gay until the age of forty? Wasn't your marriage just a sham to protect yourself at your wife’s expense? In Finally Out, Dr. Olson answers these questions by telling the inspiring story of his evolving sexuality, into which he intelligently weaves psychological concepts and gay history. This book is a powerful exploration of human sexuality, particularly the sexuality of mature men who, like Dr. Olson, lived a large part of their lives as straight men—sometimes long after becoming aware of their same-sex attractions.

Watching friends and neighbors arrested for the simple crime of being Jewish, a young couple in Belgium face impossible decisions during WW2. Should they send their two-year-old son into hiding without them? Would that save his life? And what about their newborn daughter?  The author, the daughter of that little boy, recounts the astounding courage that led to her family's survival during the Holocaust. In spite of numerous near-misses, the family not only made it through the war but were reunited when the Nazis were defeated.  But there was a cost. And maybe it was etched into their very genes.

Clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents’ emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you’ll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life.

Dr. Janice S. Ellis, author of From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream, "vividly recounts the journey of an African-American woman from rural, segregated Mississippi through academia, corporate America, and politics. Dr. Ellis tells the story of how she triumphed even when, more often than not, the ugly realities of racism and sexism tried to deter her.

Many of us enter into romantic relationships full of expectation and hope, only to be sorely disappointed by the realization that the partner we’ve selected is a flawed human being with their own neuroses, history, and desires. Most relationships end because one or both people haven’t done the internal work necessary to develop self-awareness and take responsibility for their own experiences. We’ve all heard “You can’t love anyone unless you love yourself,” but amid life’s distractions and the myth of perfect, romantic love, how exactly do you do that?

When he decided to become a pediatric surgeon, the field was in its infancy, struggling for esteem. Now, it is at the forefront of exhilarating new discoveries in everything from cancer research to mental health care. But few parents know how to access the best care for their children. ... Dr. Newman wrote this book and talks about guiding parents—not just of sick kids but of all kids. A deeply human story with a spectacular cast of young heroes and heroines, Healing Children will convince you that we still have a lot to learn from our kids. 

She took charge of her life, acknowledged her multitude of interests and worked hard to make it all happen!  Even if you don't believe you can live your life this way, listen to her story and then pretend you believe in yourself as she did in herself and go for it!