Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

MyNDTALK - Cry into the Wind - Othello Bach This a story of triumph over incredible tragedy, and an inspirational guide for those struggling to overcome the effects of abuse. Abject poverty, a house fire that claimed her mother's life, the loneliness of an orphanage where she was separated from her siblings... and so much more ... yet nothing was able to break Othello Bach's spirit. She couldn't read until the eighth grade, yet sold her first novel to Avon Books at the age of 27. She is the author of 17 published books and has 35 recorded songs by Broadway, TV, and Hollywood stars.

MyNDTALK - Inherited Family Trauma - Dr. Mark Wolynn Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has been understood.

MyNDTALK - The Emotion Code - Dr. Bradley Nelson Dr. Bradley Nelson: The Emotion Code "Renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson discusses how emotionally-charged events from your past can continue to 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 also exert a dramatic effect on how you think and on the choices that you make. Dr. Nelson offers a powerful and simple way to rid yourself of unseen baggage.

MyNDTALK - Parents Can Learn to be Screenwise - Dr. Devorah Heitner Are you worried that children are addicted, detached, distracted because of their digital devices? Digital Expert Dr. Devorah Heitner believes that technology offers huge potential to our children—if parents help. Dr. Heitner explains that parents have gained wisdom throughout their lives that is relevant and an urgently needed supplement to children's digital savvy. These skills can help set children up for a lifetime of success in a world fueled by technology. Children need mentoring, not just monitoring!

MyNDTALK - Loving Bravely – Dr. Alexander H. Solomon 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery... Psychologist, professor and relationship expert Alexandra H. Solomon, author of Loving Bravely, joins Dr. Brewer to introduce and discuss the idea of relational self-awareness. Dr. Solomon says 'real love starts with you. In order to attract a life partner and build a healthy intimate relationship, you must first become a good partner to yourself.' Dr. Solomon discusses ways to explore and commit to your emotional and psychological well-being so you can be ready, resilient and confident in love.

MyNDTALK - A Song In Her Heart - Maryanne Fiorentino Adopted at an early age, moved to a new country, and experiencing significant mental health challenges, today Maryanne talks about her challenges, her joys and her singing career. You will be touched by her strength of spirit and the beauty of her voice!  

To Fool the Rain – Haiti's Poor and Their Pathway to a Better Life - Steven Werlin How many of us understand a life in which $1.25 per day per person in a household is 'only' considered poor? It is those who have less than that - the ultra-poor - with whom Steven Werlin says he has 'the privilege' to work. Steven is able to be a part of the growth and sustenance of many of the poorest women in the world. To Fool the Rain thoughtfully chronicles Steven Werlin's journey with Fonkoze, Haiti's largest microfinance organization. The Fonkoze mission is to provide financial and non-financial assistance to its clients in order for them to move from ultra poverty to self-sufficiency.  

MyNDTALK - Bridging the Gap - Marcus L. Walker There exists in the world a select group of people who see a problem, experience the problem and then work to solve the problem at potential risk to themselves and yet, no financial cost to others! One such person is Marcus L. Walker, Executive Director of Bridging The Gap: The Exchange - a national community recalibration workshop offered to law enforcement officials. "The symposium content is aimed at decreasing gaps of understanding, respect, and communication, between communities, and personnel of policing agencies who interact   with them." Be sure to listen and share this portrait in caring, courage and an active  commitment to making our world a better place.  

MyNDTALK  - The Heart & Science of Yoga - Dr. Leonard Perlmutter The American Meditation Institute founder Leonard Perlmutter shares his extraordinary knowledge of the world's oldest and most practical mind/body medicine. Leonard gently leads the listener to a realization of the profound wisdom and power that already possessed. Leonard shares wisdom, teaching stories from the world's great spiritual traditions, breathing practices, techniques for accessing intuitive wisdom, and more. As modern medicine rediscovers and systematically documents the physical, mental and emotional benefits of Yoga, millions of Americans from all walks of life are incorporating the timeless practices of this ancient science into their lives. Whether you are a beginner or a long-time student, Leonard provides loving support and valuable insights to advance your understanding, deepen your practice and nurture your Self-transformation. Yoga Science promises that through the process of personal experimentation you too can access

MYNDTALK - What You Should Know About Teen Addiction and Treatment: - Dr. Jennifer Golick Dr. Jennifer Golick, Clinical Director at Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services, joins MyNDTALK to describe and discuss "the boys at Muir Wood [who] are full of promise and potential. They are bright, smart, funny, articulate, creative, sensitive boys. Most have been high achievers in school, sports, and social endeavors, but are struggling and have turned to drugs and alcohol as a means of coping. Some boys have recently been through trauma or loss, such as divorce or death of a loved one. Their parents care deeply about their well being, and are scared and confused by changes in mood, behavior and motivation. As a program that offers a high level of engagement with both our residents and their families, we only treat a small number of boys at a time. ... Boys must be 12 to 17 years old at the time of admission, with substance abuse or process addiction (such as internet and gaming addiction) as a primary issue. Pa

MyNDTALK - A Joyful Life - Michele Swidedrski Feeling "trapped in a cage of clinical depression and anxiety, MichÈle felt forced to leave her job and embark on the process of rebuilding her life by retraining her brain, re-energizing her soul, and reconnecting with her experience of Higher Spirit. Over the course of a decade, MichÈle fought her way through mental illness by weaving together her passion for creativity with her belief in the creative power of Spirit. Through simple practices such as journaling, meditation, and crafting, she rediscovered the power of the creative spirit to rebuild her life.   MichÈle eagerly shares her hard-won wisdom and now works to share her joyful life and guide you to yours!

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

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 b

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.