Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

MyNDTALK - Home Re-Making in a Transgender Marriage - Kristin K. Collier Kristin Collier and her husband struggled to decide whether and how to stay together after it became apparent that he wished to transition to live the rest of his life as a woman. Collier leans into her garden, community, and new romantic interests while she transforms in her own right, evolving as a woman, mother, and housewife. Collier redefines homemaking as she and her former husband continue to live and parent as partners in the same household. Don't miss this personal account of a partner's response to gender transition. ... Collier tells her story from the perspective of a woman and mother as her family breaks out of the box.

MYNDTALK - Post Traumatic Growth - Jim Rendon Most survivors of trauma--whether they live through life-threatening illnesses or accidents, horror on the battlefield, or the loss of a loved one--can suffer for months, even years. But recently, psychologists have discovered that PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is only a piece of the whole experience. With the right circumstances and proper support, many trauma survivors also benefit after a terrible experience. They emerge stronger, more focused, and with a new perspective on their future.

MyNDTALK - Finally OUT - Loren A. Olson, MD 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 story of his evolving sexuality, into which he intelligently weaves psychological concepts and gay history. Dr. Olsen's story 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.

MyNDTALK - Vibes From The Screen - Bob Moss Bob Moss introduces the listener to the elements of film, filmmakers' techniques, and how to find the meanings portrayed. This fun and dynamic conversation will teach you about the use of sound, light, colors and more. From these glimpses, you will gain a better insight into recognizing the themes communicated through the images and sounds of a film. The proven result is greater film enjoyment. Whether a beginner or an experienced viewer, Bob Moss, author of Vibes from The Screen, will add to your appreciation of film and tools used to influence your perceptions. In other words, learn to view your favorite film with a thoughtful, critical eye!

MyNDTALK - Take Good Care - Cynthia Orange Cynthia Orange's newest gem is a rare combination of inspiration and information that invites us to examine our behavior and feelings with an open heart, free from judgment, as we care for others and ourselves. Cynthia Orange offers valuable care suggestions from how to navigate difficult conversations to what contact numbers to post on the refrigerator. This conversation will enlighten any caregiver's experience, as Cynthia deftly carries the listener through the caregiving process of self and others.

MyNDTALK - Sharon Leder  - The Fix 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. Is my daddy a good father? Is it my job to fix him? As Josef Katz' sickness worsens, young Sara is torn apart by her family's need to keep its "shame" a secret from its Jewish community in Brooklyn. Sara finds herself drawn to the liberation movements of the 1960s while feeling trapped in the darkness of her father's addiction and, ultimately, his untimely death. Will Sara ever learn the truth about how her father became addicted and why he couldn't get well? How will she find her own identity if her family can't embrace its truth? And if Sara reveals her father's secret, will she find freedom or destroy her family?

MyNDTALK - Make Your Life Your Own - Karen Casey Karen Casey shares her story and the story of others who have suffered from codependency. Based on the insights and tools she's discovered during her many years of sobriety to address codependency, Casey discusses the steps of detaching from a bad situation: admitting the attachment, surrendering the outcome, forgiving, and focusing attention on what works. She describes how to pay attention,= be aware, and take care of self while letting others -- husbands, family, and coworkers--become accountable for themselves.

MyNDTALK - The Entrepreneur - Michael Dermer The difference between success and failure is your perspective," says Michael Dermer. Michael realized that with the right perspective, solutions are everywhere. With the wrong perspective, the simplest of tasks can seem impossible. Michael successfully sold his compay and become an industry pioneer. Michael discovered a methodology to help all entrepreneurs with -- the struggle. Michael discusses how to Identify the flawed perspectives one can develop under the influence of the four Ps--pressure, passion, pleasure, and pain. Michaels shows how you can change your perspectives from those that stifle progress to those that empower you to thrive.

MyNDTALK - The Wellness Planner - Amanda L. Smith The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner is a helpful tool for anyone who experiences emotional sensitivity and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to use as you work toward creating a healthier, more meaningful life by balancing acceptance and change. Use the Planner to consistently track and report on your journey to healing. It's a journal that helps you keep everything in one place, and keeps you focused on where you are and where you want to go. Start on any date with the monthly, weekly, and daily calendars designed to help you plan for success as you practice skills and make a commitment to daily self-care. Author Amanda L. Smith explains how you can track your emotions and behavior, monitor your progress and bring structure into your day.  

MyNDTALK – Wogamatter - Esther Lawson Esther talks about her life as a "mixed-race women, growing up in post-war Britain, and her experiences of racism in all its forms from all quarters of society. Esther's courage and tenacity as she was forced to experience what no one of any age should - is breathtaking. Esther takes us through the eyes of a child who keenly felt the bewilderment and confusion of being persecuted for the way they look. Esther also explores the similarities/differences - if there are any - between the world today - and the world in which she grew.  

MyNDTALK - 7 Steps for Health, Love and Success - Dr. Deborah Sandella Emotions are invisible, taken for granted and dismissed much of the time, quite a paradox, given they are among the most powerful forces on Earth. Emotions can inflame wars, induce death, inspire invention, and control stocks. Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want, and she introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven." Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to move destructive feelings such as fear, anger, hurt, resentment, and envy out of the body. Letting go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened.

MyNDTALK - Healing from Heroin ... Dr. Harold Jonas With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Harold Jonas is well known in the addiction and recovery industry. In recovery for heroin addiction (clean since 1987), he is responsible for the concept, design and launch of multiple online directories serving the addiction and recovery industry including Sober.com - Learn about Harold's path to recovery, his challenges, his successes and his latest app creation!

MyNDTALK - Making Peace with Suicide - Dr. Adele McDowell Dr. Adele McDowell, author of Making Peace with Suicide: A Book of Hope, Understanding, and Comfort takes a thoughtful look at the world-wide phenomena of suicide. Dr. McDowell discusses this book she wrote for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide and felt that sucker punch of grief; for anyone who is in pain, walking unsteadily, and considering suicide as an option; and for anyone who works with, guides, or counsels those feeling suicidal and/or suffering the profound grief from a suicidal loss. McDowell discusses stories of courage, vulnerability, and steadfastness from both the survivors of suicidal loss as well as the unique perspective of the formerly suicidal. This conversation will be good medicine for the body, mind, and soul.

MyNDTALK - Why It Hurts - Dr. Aneesh Singla This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand the nature of pain, the use and benefits of pain. Those who are suffering from chronic pain will learn to understand their bodies better. 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.

MyNDTALK - Caged In Heart - Trillion Small Many children grow into adulthood with unresolved childhood internal wounds that often originated in the home and affected his or her view of self. It doesn't matter if the wound was intentional or not, it still can have the same adverse effects on the child and his or her intimate relationships later in life. One effect is relational hyper vigilance. Relational hyper vigilance can produce issues in your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual functioning. It makes living alone difficult and hinders your ability to form strong, healthy, and secure relationships. Trillion Small shines light on the internal wounds that often go unnoticed and to provide a means of relief from the overwhelming burdens they have caused you in relationships. Trillion offers Insight and guidance on how to rest your overworked hyperactive threat system. Trillion helps you find beauty in the ashes of your past experiences.

MyNDTALK - Bounce Back Better - Maya W. Tyler After young wife and mother Maya W. Tyler experienced the tragic loss of her husband, she felt the pain, depression, and anxiety that so often accompany a major loss. But years of grieving have finally brought her to a place where she accepts the changed contours of her life and embraces the future with hope and enthusiasm. Learn how Maya was able to make the transition toward her future. Tyler's candid voice brings perspective and energy to the difficult process of grieving. This is a 'don't miss' conversation for anyone and everyone who has experienced loss.

MyNDTALK - Sandy's Gift... - William P. Dunn IV In 1996, the U.S. House of Representatives and President Bill Clinton passed a law today known as 'HIPAA'. (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Sandy's Gift is an intimate and shocking true story that tells of the plight in which this law places American families with members afflicted by mental illness." Sandy's husband, William P. Dunn discusses the pain, the frustration and the anger that the law, designed to help and protect, did anything but for him and his family.

MyNDTALK - The Transgender Teen – Lisa Kenney What do you do when your son announces he is transgender and asks that you call her by a new name? Or what if your child uses a term you've never heard of to describe themselves (neutrois, agender, non-binary, genderqueer, androgyne...) and when you didn't know what they meant, they left the room and now won't speak to you about it? Perhaps your daughter recently asked you not to use gendered pronouns when referring to 'her' anymore, preferring that you use "they"; you're left wondering if this is just a phase, or if there's something more that you need to understand about your child. There is a generational divide in our understandings of gender. This comprehensive guidebook helps to bridge that divide by exploring the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising a  teenager who may be transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid or otherwise gender-expansive. Combining years of experience working in the field with extensive research and persona

MyNDTALK - Apryl Allen - A Tango with Cancer Apryl Allen was desperate to learn what her future would hold after a diagnosis of breast cancer. What she didn't anticipate was an underlying factor no one talked about . . . healthcare. Depicting the poignant complexities patients encounter, Apryl takes us deep into the realities of the human side of the disease: the nerve-wracking undertakings of her quest to find multiple health specialists through the aftermath of medical bills. Apryl reminds us compassion is a vital element to the healing process. Apryl also discusses how, in today's medical world, many health professionals have abandoned the practice of altruism.

MyNDTALK - Grieving Pet Loss - Russell Friedman Your relationship with your pet is special--it's a bond that is very different than those that human beings share with each other. When a beloved pet passes away, people often resort to incorrect mechanisms to deal with the grief, such as trying to move too quickly past the loss (dismissing the real impact), or even attempting to replace the pet immediately. When a pet is gone, many people understand - but too many others do not. Comments like "are you going to get another?", "he/she was just a xxx, what's the big deal?", "you can always get another pet!" are often said in an attempt to support and help heal. And yet - they do not. Listen to Russell Friedman and learn about the grief of the loss of a pet - and what you can do to be supportive.