Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

MyNDTALK - How to Build a Piano Bench - Ruthi Postow Birch Get an education, get off Petain Street, and amount to something.” These are the words that Ruthi Postow Birch’s father said to her when she was a little girl living on a red-dirt road in Pritchard, Alabama, a town that straddled the poverty line. And that is exactly what she did. How to Build a Piano Bench is Ruthi’s humorous and heart-warming story about growing up in southern Alabama, the life lessons she learned there, and how she applied that knowledge to build a successful business in Washington, DC. Full of anecdotes and advice on how to make both your strengths and weaknesses work to your advantage, Ruth's story will inspire and delight anyone who has ever had a dream to be something bigger than what they are.

MyNDTALK - Achieving Love and Wholeness - Cheryl Rice A compelling memoir recounting one woman’s journey through grief and a profound feeling of bun worthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the 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 played in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist, who she fell desperately in love with, to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to ordinary guy to superhero."  Cheryl's is a stunning story filled with hard truths, wisdom and warmth and hopefulness.

MyNDTALK - Healing Children - Dr. Kurt Newman  When he decided to become a pediatric surgeon, the field was in its infancy, struggling for esteem. Now, nearly forty years later, 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. Far too many find themselves frustrated and afraid.  Dr. Newman wrote this book to help guide parents—not just of sick kids but of all kids  and to share his knowledge of what children need to thrive. 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.  Proceeds from the purchase of Healing Children will be donated to the Pediatric Health Opportunity Fund, a charity supporting research and innovation in pediatric medicine

MyNDTALK - Living with a Loved One's PTSD Shock Waves - Cynthia Orange  Cynthia Orange and her husband Michael discuss their journey and the journeys of others who have learned to live with the challenges and scars of trauma and the "shock wave" effects of PTSD. 

MyNDTALK - Grief and Recovery - Candyce Ossefort Russell  Loss can be brutal. Grief can be agonizing. And when you're grieving, everyone has an opinion \  about how you're supposed to make your way through the experience of loss. Even you might have ideas about how your grief process ought to go. Almost everyone thinks there's a correct way to grieve. But that's simply not true. What is true is that our society is death-phobic, and our collective fear of facing death and loss perpetuates some hurtful falsehoods about grief, like "grief takes a certain amount of time," or you need to do specific "grief work" to be okay." Candyce shares her personal journey and professional experiences during this conversation on MyNDTALK.

MyNDTALK – Missions Accomplished - Beverly Wilmore Beverly Wilmore is a wife, mother, mother, servant leader and inspirer. Her background includes over 35 years in the Media Industry in the areas of Broadcast TV, Radio, Public Broadcast, Cable Television and Multi Screen Media. Her affiliations and awards include: Advisor of Women in Cable Telecommunications Northern California Chapter, Guest Lecturer of National Association of Broadcasters Media Sales Institute Program in Washington DC, Guest Lecturer at Heald Business College Professional Development Program, Founder of The Remarkable Men Leadership Conference, Host and Creator of Motivate!, a web-based motivational program and TV Producer of Entrepreneur Exchange, a talk show which showcased entrepreneurs in Northern California's Silicon Valley. Beverly has made it a lifelong commitment to inspire, move and teach others to discover their talent while helping connect people to their passion and purpose and realize their personal and professional greatness.

MyNDTALK - The Vision Quest - Dr. Nicole Cutts  Dr. Nicole Cutts' introduces us to Princess Isabelle on her heroine’s quest in a book authored by psychologist/ author/ artist/ speaker/ coach Nicole Cutts.  The Adventures of Isabelle Book I: The Embryo Goddess and the Morpho is the first book in the chronicles of Princess Isabelle of Xamayca .  Through the pages of Book 1, Dr. Cutts challenges the reader to ponder personal dilemmas, growth, lessons learned and so much more...  Learn about the Vision Quest retreats created by Dr. Cutts, the work she does with organizations and the powerful coaching services she provides. Thoughtful 

MyNDTALK - A Journey Through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Marc and Sonja Raciti Have you wondered what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD 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. Retired Major Marc Raciti and his wife Dr. Sonja Raciti discuss his experience of PTSD.  This conversation is about Marc's journey, from the very first time he realized there was a problem, to the moment he found the courage to get well. It was not an easy thing to accomplish, but somehow he managed to cross this abyss that defined his struggle and journey. His and his wife Sonja hope they will be able to inspire others to want to get well and to help those who continue to suffer.  

MyNDTALK - I Have a Purpose - Carmen Ashe Carmen has always been a fighter. She fought to escape the control of her dominating father, carried the dark secret of an abusive family member, and was beaten by a boyfriend who would rather see her dead than let her go. Her mother can’t protect her, and Carmen knows that she is the only one who can save herself. All that changes when she meets Tony. From their first conversation, they know that they’ve found something special in one another. But when a confrontation with a family friend sent Tony to prison, Carmen was forced to make a difficult choice. Would she give up the love of her life, or risk everything to save her marriage?

MyNDTALK - Nurture the Wow - Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg Every day, parents are bombarded by demands. The pressures of work and life are relentless; our children’s needs are often impossible to meet; and we rarely, if ever, allow ourselves the time and attention necessary to satisfy our own inner longings. Parenthood is difficult, demanding, and draining. And yet, argues Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, if we can approach it from a different mindset, perhaps the work of parenting itself can offer the solace we seek.

MyNDTALK - When Will I Be Good Enough? - Barbara Jaffe Have you ever wondered, 'When will I be good enough?' Like millions of other women, educator/author Barbara Jaffe was faced with that question, but for her, as a 'replacement child,' the barriers to acceptability were higher than for most of us. Barbara, like many others, was born to fill the vacancy left by her little brother, who died at the age of two. Barbara speaks to the 'replacement children' for many reasons, that they, too, can find hope and healing, as did Barbara." Join Dr. Jaffe as she shares her beautifully, powerfully, poignantly written discussion  of life as a replacement child. 

MyNDTALK - A Duty to Warn - Ethical? Urgent? - Dr. Justin A. Frank There are many times in life when we may look at the path we've chosen - and wish to change course. We look for ways to transition from one decision to another.  When the choice has to do with the President of the United States - what are the choices? Is there anything important for us to think about?  Is there clinical information we should consider? 

MyNDTALK - Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's - Greg O'Brien Greg O'Brien, an award-winning investigative reporter, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Acting on long-term memory and skill coupled with well-developed journalistic grit, O'Brien decided to tackle the disease and his imminent decline by writing and speaking frankly about his journey. O'Brien is a master storyteller. Greg's story is powerful, poignant, and insightful. He has written both a 'how to' for fighting a disease, and a 'how not' to give up!

MyNDTALK - The Secret Lives of Introverts - Jenn Granneman Jenn Granneman discusses the introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet ones—and the people who love them. " Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can’t seem to access? Have you ever been told you’re too “quiet,” “shy,” “boring,” or “awkward”? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn’t seem to get the real you? If so, you might be an introvert.

MyNDTALK - Cancer Angels, San Diego  - Eve Beutler Eve Beutler is the Founder, President and Chief Financial Officer of Cancer Angels of San Diego (CASD). After putting together a neighborhood fundraiser to help Stage IV cancer patients from losing their homes, Eve felt a strong need to create Cancer Angels of San Diego. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trained in hypnosis and EMDR, she provides a vital pro bono service to Stage IV cancer patients who benefit from psychological therapy due to the devastating diagnosis and effects of this late-stage disease." Listen to Eve's journey - perhaps be inspired to embark on a similar journey in your hometown!

MyNDTALK - The New Dance Card - Ann Reichardt Annie was initially confused about what went wrong in her 30-year marriage. Completely unexpectedly, her husband walked out. Annie thought she was alone and unique but soon found out she was wrong.  After re-entering the dating world Anna discovered there were many lonely hearts out there “looking for love” again.  After a time, Ann jumped into the online dating pool. Her most recent experiences are chronicled in her second book “The New Dance Card”  Ann's story speaks to the human psyche regarding relationships. It is a story of self-discovery and self-redefinition.  It is a story of determination, the human spirit, and proof that you can't keep a courageous woman down!

MyNDTALK - Says Who? - Ora Nadrich Many of the obstacles people face are the result of their own negative thoughts holding them back. And often those thoughts don't even originate within them; they're the ideas or opinions of someone else---a critical parent or angry spouse, for instance---which they believe without questioning to see if they're even real or true. Since thoughts create beliefs---which then create behavior---negative thoughts are dangerous things to leave unchecked. You must question them, challenge them. With Says Who?, Ora Nadrich shows us how.

MyNDTALK - The Evolving Man - Darryl Moment Have men changed over time or remained the same? Is there a new definition of a mature man or does the 'same old one' whatever that was - remain relevant?  And what about the concept of masculinity?  Have we broadened or shortened our view? What about racism?  Listen to this conversation with Darryl L. Moment, Community Activist and Diversity Facilitator with The ManKind Project - an international men's organization with a goal of enhancing self-awareness and personal growth.

MyNDTALK - Zentivity - Marianne Clyde Why is it then that when illness is related to emotional, mental, or relationship factors that cause similar outcomes, we are more likely to hide and deny it, hoping it just goes away? This doesn't make sense. If we simply addressed the issues up front and learned techniques to help ourselves and our employees overcome them, we would see direct results in enhanced job performance, a more positive outlook, and focused productivity. ... Marianne Clyde offers clear strategies that are easy to understand and implement so that you can see immediate results in your workplace: better relationships and performance, as well as increased productivity.

MyNDTALK - Another Kind of Madness - Stephen Hinshaw A deeply personal memoir calling for an end to the dark shaming of mental illness. Families are riddled with untold secrets. But Stephen Hinshaw never imagined that a profound secret was kept under lock and key for 18 years within his family--that his father's mysterious absences, for months at a time, resulted from serious mental illness and involuntary hospitalizations. From the moment his father revealed the truth, during Hinshaw's first spring break from college, he knew his life would change forever. Hinshaw calls this revelation his "psychological birth." After years of experiencing the ups and downs of his father's illness without knowing it existed, Hinshaw began to piece together the silent, often terrifying history of his father's life--in great contrast to his father's presence and love during periods of wellness. This exploration led to larger discoveries about the family saga, to Hinshaw's correctly diagnosing his father with bipolar diso