Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

MyNDTALK -Transgender Teens - 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.

MyNDTALK - Squash Your Inner Critic! - Dr. Jacqueline Plumez Do you ever find yourself thinking, how could you be so stupid, you look fat, or you're a horrible mother? Are you afraid people will find out you've fooled them into thinking you're competent? If you're guilty of expressing these types of discouraging messages, then you are beating yourself needlessly. This self-critical behavior can wreak havoc with your life--it can keep you from getting the love you want, the raise you deserve, or even a good night's sleep. Dr. Plumez offers guidance on ways to change your thinking and enjoy your life.

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, insightful. He has written both a "how to" for fighting a disease, and a "how not" to give up!

MyNDTALK - Painting Pictures - Corey James

MyNDTALK - Understanding Addiction - Dr. Akikur Mohammad Dr. Akikur Mohammad's The Anatomy of Addiction is a science-based action plan to help addicts--and their families, friends, and caregivers--conquer addiction once and for all. Do you know the difference between normal and problem drinking?  Do you have questions about some of the medications that are now available or the importance of treating a dual diagnosis (such as addiction and borderline personality disorder or depression) and more. 

MyNDTALK – Listen - Patty Wipfler Learn simple, practical skills even the most harried parent can use. These tools will help parents strengthen their connection with their child and help build their child's intelligence, cooperation, and ability to learn as they grow. Learn why neither reward or punishment is necessary or useful when you want your child to cooperate. Did you know safe play during which your kid becomes the boss can reveal his hidden feelings-- and heal them too? Learn this and more during today's conversation - then share it with your friends!

MyNDTALK - Where There's Breath, There's Hope - Tonier Cane In just 15 years, she had been arrested 83 times with 66 convictions. Neen had–and lost–four children, she was a crack addict, a prostitute, and desperately lost. But as long as she had breath, she would still have hope. One day, after 19 years hustling on the streets of Annapolis, Neen's crumb of hope turned into a seed of trust.

MyNDTALK - Living Wisely - Ron Pevny If you’re part of the Baby Boomer generation, then you belong to 26 percent of the US population that is retiring healthier than any generation before. And that means retirement is starting to look a whole lot different. No longer satisfied with a quiet life of sitting on the porch or puttering around the house, retirees (or soon to be) are looking to create a  passionate, active, fulfilled, and engaging later life. That’s where Ron Pevny comes in. His inspiring guide helps you do what he calls “conscious aging”—or making a reality the life of growth, purpose, service, and spiritual exploration you’ve always imagined for yourself. In addition to wisdom for navigating loss and grief, Pevny offers advice that helps you identify your goals, contribute to society, remain  engaged and relevant, and spend your l

MyNDTALK -The Laws of Love - Dave Willis In our fast-paced, success-obsessed culture, we’re constantly tempted to chase after things that don’t matter." Is love one of them?  Not at all! Dave Willis takes you on a journey through the ins and outs of everyday relationships with your spouse, your children, your friends, and your coworkers using practical examples and principles that demonstrate what a life of love actually looks like.

MyNDTALK - Multiple Partners - How Does this Work –Would It Work For You? - Dr. Elisabeth Sheff Marriage and monogamy are not what they used to be, and today many couples are opting to start families before getting married, or deciding not to get married at all. At the same time, gay couples in states that recognize same-sex marriage are getting married in droves. Some people prefer non-monogamy and have relationships that include swinging and polyamory. The landscape of American marriage and relationships is changing, and a variety of family systems are developing and becoming more common.

MyNDTALK - From Chaos to Clarity - Alex Bratty Many of us walk around living the lives and working the jobs that we think we should. We start to think life has to be this way; that we should just suck it up and get on with it. We question if true happiness is ever possible or just something that happens in Hollywood movies. We wonder if we can ever find the answers to the questions we've been asking our whole lives. Or, maybe we just feel that something is missing because we feel empty and unfulfilled.  But, the truth is, it doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to create the life we really want - we can truly have it.

MyNDTALK - Sister Hurting Sister - Nancy Gilgore Each year, 19 million children are abused by their siblings and well over 40 million adults have suffered this type of abuse. When Nancy was nine years old, her eleven-year-old sister led her into the scorching midday sun, tied her to a chair, and taped her eyelids to her eyebrows with electrical tape, leaving Nancy helpless for hours to stare into a blinding blue sky. Each time Nancy walked into her own bedroom she would have to repeat self-deprecating passwords: "I am ugly and stupid." "I am ugly, stupid, and no one loves me." "Please may I come in?" Girl in the Water details the most shuttering examples of sibling abuse, the untold secret in millions of homes.

MyNDTALK - Is It Time To Let Go? - Tracey Cleantis If you believe, you can do anything.' Although well-meaning, these intended words of inspiration can make us feel like failures. The reality is that no matter how positive our outlook or how tenacious our approach, our dreams simply do not always come true--and there is nothing we can do about it. When you learn to see what is truly in front of you - the world of options can open up before you.

MyNDTALK - Forever A Parent -Tim Hollister His son was described as a rambunctious, handsome, and sometimes rebellious teenager. While he delighted many friends with humor an antics, he struggled as a student, regularly tested his parents' patience, and chafed at efforts to guide and discipline him. As he began his senior year in a private high school, Reid suddenly found himself accused of misconduct, which he vehemently denied. Several days later, driving on a high way, his son died in a one-car crash. For the months following his son's death, Tim Hollister found himself consumed by an accelerated need to answer two questions: Had he been a good father? And in raising his son, had he struck the right balance between exposing him to life's risks while protecting him from life's dangers?

MyNDTALK - It Didn't Start With You - Mark Wolynn A look at how to approach transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field, Dr. Mark Wolynn Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains--but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited--that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. It Didn't Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in post-traumatic stress, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. 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.

MyNDTALK - The Emotion Code - Dr. Bradley Nelson Renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson discusses the inner workings of the subconscious mind and the ways in which emotionally-charged events from your past can still 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. In addition, trapped emotions can exert a dramatic effect on how you think, the choices that you make, and how successful you will be. MyNDTALK - The Emotion Code - Dr. Bradley Nelson Renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson discusses the inner workings of the subconscious mind and the ways in which emotionally-charged events from your past can still 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. In addition, trapped emotions can

MyNDTALK - Motherhood - The Informed Parent - Tara Haelle Tara Haelle, mother and author of The Informed Parent says she was writing for readers who prefer facts to "friendly advice," and who prefer to make up their own minds, based on the latest findings as well as their own personal preferences. Learn about pre and post-partum depression in women and men, current thinking about mental health medication before/during pregnancy, impact of parent's mental health on infant's development and more!

MyNDTALK - Sunrises and Sunsets - Holley Kelly Sunrises and Sunsets is literally the way and flow of life. During this comprehensive conversation about the celebration of life and preparation for death, you will hear about a beautiful way to leave a written legacy for those left behind after your Final Sunset! This is an important conversation for you and those you love.

MyNDTALK - Fighting Violence Against Aging - Harold Weston He has enjoyed a life-long involvement with the sport of boxing since  age (9), with 25 years as a boxing industry professional a Golden Gloves Champion, 2 time  Welterweight World Champion boxing contender, 2015 NYC Hall of Boxing Fame inductee; and the first African American "Match Maker" for Madison Square Garden. Currently producing and hosting a live weekly Harlem, NY based radio Show "Man 2 Man," you will enjoy learning about Harold's fascinating,  history and current energies as he focuses on the experience of aging.

MyNDTALK - Healthy Relationships Are Possible - Steven DeSalvo Steven DeSalvo offers help as you seek to establish healthy relationships. Contrary to what many think, healthy relationships require work and helpful help! Learn healthy relationship behaviors you can incorporate today! Understand why healthy boundaries are critical to relationship health. This and more are covered during the conversation with Seven DeSalvo. Listen and share with those you care about!