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MyNDTALK –His World in Radio - Joel Helf Joel Helfer enjoyed a 40-year career in the commercial glass and glazing industry in Chicago; and was a partner in 5 multi-million-dollar glass and glazing, manufacturing and distribution businesses. And then he turned his expertise and curiosity to the world of radio – where he has arguably become one of the more prolific men in radio.  What drove him? What drives him? What lessons can you learn from the way he has approached his life? 

MyNDTALK - Help for the Modern Student: Barbara Dianis Barbara Dianis, creator of Grade Transformer for the Modern Student offers educational solutions and quick tips that have helped transform unlikely candidates into academic winners and scholastic achievers. You will learn from the expertise of an educational specialist with over 21 years of experience of helping students transform lower grades into higher grades and raise their GPA's. You don't have to spend months and years trying to figure out the scholastic secrets of top academic achieving students when you listen to Barbara Dianis!

MyNDTALK - Not as Prescribed – Dr. Harry Haroutunian Drug and alcohol problems are booming in older adults. Dramatic lifestyle changes, along with growing health problems, have led many to turn to alcohol, prescription painkillers, and marijuana to medicate their physical and psychological pain. You may think, Dad is just enjoying cocktails and retirement, or Mom still has pain and needs her pills. Maybe so, but consider that an estimated 17 percent of people age sixty and older struggle with misuse of alcohol and prescription drugs alone. Older adults are now hospitalized as often for alcohol-related problems as they are for heart attacks. Dr. Haroutunian, physician director of the Professionals Program at the Betty Ford Center, provides you with the information needed to understand the dynamics of addiction in older adults.

MyNDTALK - A Life of Creativity and Courage - Pretty Crippled -Toni Hickman Toni Hickman was growing her career as a Hip-Hop artist until the?unthinkable occurred. This young, healthy woman had a brain aneurysm?in in 2004. She fought back and came back to her art, her music, her ?life. Until 2007 - and another brain aneurysm and a stroke. Listen to?Toni's story of recovery, inspiration and power!

MyNDTALK - Back to School! - Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson is a physician who specializes in adult, child &adolescent, and forensic psychiatry. She is the founder of the Lorio Psych Group, an Atlanta, GA based mental health practice providing expert care and consultation. Dr. Vinson discusses your child's return to school - offering guidance and support for what can be an exciting and challenging time for all.

MyNDTALK – On Pluto - Greg O'Brian and Dr. Mollie Perdue This is a story about living with Alzheimer's, not dying with it. "It is a story about hope, faith, and humor--a prescription far more powerful than the conventional medication available today to fight this disease. ... Greg O'Brien, an award-winning investigative reporter, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's and is one of those faceless numbers. Acting on long-term memory and skill coupled with journalistic skill, O'Brien decided to tackle the disease and his imminent decline by talking frankly about the journey.On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's is ... both a "how to" for fighting a disease, and a "how not" to give up!

MyNDTALK - Understanding Mental Disorders – Dr. Jeff Borenstein Most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness. This conversation helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems, as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well-being. Based on the latest, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders known as DSM-5® Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among others. The common language for diagnosing mental illness used in DSM-5® for mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for non-experts."  

MyNDTALK - Do You Really Get Me - Dr. Joseph Shrand The more emotional baggage we bring to our interactions, the more likely we are to negatively misinterpret other people's feelings and the more disconnected from them we become. In his groundbreaking work, Joseph Shrand, MD, instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, (and Leigh Devine) teach us that by setting aside self-doubt and assuming the best about ourselves and others, we can make more meaningful connections based on mutual respect and value. This is the heart of Dr. Shrand's I-Maximum Approach, which teaches us to assume that we all are doing the best we can at any given time. With the heightened empathy that we gain from this approach comes a deeper understanding of our own and others' mental and emotional states and how they influence our interactions, resulting in stronger connections and more rewarding relationships.

MyNDTALK - TuffLuv Sports and Entertainment - Patrice Horton Patrice Horton is the EO and Co-founder of TuffLuv Sports and Entertainment, a full service production that connects their clientele with resources to take their brands to the next level. Her dedication to building and maintaining relationships set her apart and gave her the exceptional ability to connect individuals with opportunities to change their lives thus creating a notable network of in?uence. Her eagerness to give back has created a wealth of mentorships and friendships for a lifetime which led her to become co-founder of the non-pro?t foundation Operation TuffLuv: Connecting individuals with sources that empower them to build con?dence while actively breaking barriers to achieve greatness through education and exposure." Don't miss this thoughtful, powerful woman's story!

MyNDTALK - My Yellow Balloon -Tiffany Papageorge Tiffany Papageorge has crafted a poignant tale of love, loss, and letting go that will serve as a comforting guide to children who are navigating the complicated emotions of grief. Honest, unflinching, and ultimately reassuring, My Yellow Balloon will resonate with anyone who has endured the darkness of grief, while offering hope for brighter days ahead.

MyNDTALK - Likeable Children - Richard Greenberg After raising four children over thirty years, today's guest discusses tapping into the common sense you already have as the first key to parenting. You will hear the  process and specific suggestions and guidelines to Raising Children Other People Like To Be Around!

MyNDTALK - Looking At Lean To Change Your Life - Rebecca Goldberg Rebecca Goldberg discusses a Lean process improvement journey. Ideal for non-engineers, adult learners, and corporate or business education settings, this book can help you and your organization understand and apply Lean practices as part of a plan for saving money, generating revenues, or freeing up resources?particularly in settings not traditionally associated with Lean. Rebecca also discusses how she was able to use the Lean process to navigate her own home and her own children! Don't miss this fascinating conversation that will remain on the MyNDTALK homepage all weekend!

MyNDTALK - The Advantage Of ADHD - Dr. Dale Archer For decades physicians delivered the diagnosis of ADHD to patients as bad news and warned them about a lifelong struggle of managing symptoms. Dr. Archer explodes this outlook, showing that some of the most highly successful entrepreneurs, leaders, and entertainers have reached the pinnacle of success not in spite of their ADHD but because of it.

MyNDTALK - The Time Was Not What She Hoped - But She Made It Through - Kayla Williams Kayla and Brian suffered through posttraumatic stress amplified by his violent mood swings, her struggles to reintegrate into a country still oblivious to women veterans, and what seemed the callous, consumerist indifference of civilian society at large. Kayla persevered. So did Brian. They fought for their marriage, drawing on remarkable reservoirs of courage and commitment.

  Jodie Gould talks about safe and sober ways to reduce stress and anxiety. A must listen for any one who has struggled with negative excesses as a way to manage life and wants to walk a healthier path and wants to experience change. Jodie talks about the healthy choices we can all make to relax, have fun, relieve pain, and de-stress vs. the behaviors in which she used to engage when she focused on clubbing days, cigarette smoking, bar-hopping.

MyNDTALK - HIV AND THE ROAD TO PARENTHOOD – Dan Hartman With a greater understanding of the HIV virus and new medications available, more medical professionals are telling couples with one infected partner that unprotected sex could be a safe option for having children. In the case of Susan and Dan Hartmann, they'd always been careful to have protected sex as he was HIV+. But when they wanted to start a family, doctors at the University of California at San Francisco said the best course of action might be unprotected sex.

MyNDTALK - Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: - Dr. J. L. Amy Baker If you have gone through a messy divorce, your relationship with your children may become strained if you have to deal with a toxic ex. Your ex may bad-mouth you in front of the kids, accuse you of being a bad parent, and even attempt to replace you in the children's lives with a new partner. As a result, your children may become confused, conflicted, angry, anxious, or depressed--and you may feel powerless. Dr. Amy J. L. Baker, a nationally recognized parenting expert offers you a positive parenting approach to dealing with a hostile ex-spouse.

MyNDTALK - Wired for Dating - Dr. Stan Tatkin Everybody wants someone to love and spend time with, and searching for your ideal partner is a natural and healthy human tendency. Just about everyone dates at some point in their lives,yet few really understand what they're doing or how to get the best results. Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Stan Tatkin offers powerful tips based in neuroscience and attachment theory to help you find a compatible mate and go on to create a fabulous relationship.

MyNDTALK - The Heart of a Nation - Pat Thomas Pat Thomas shares her heart in "The Heart of a Nation - a modern, conversational book of prayer for healing in America. Pat encourages every American to rekindle and deepen their relationship with God as a strategy for finding common ground and getting unstuck from the current "fog of war" (emotional overload) that so many are experiencing. Pat offers prayers in light of the social issues with which we all struggle and invites you to embrace challenges with God's help to become the best American generation ever."

MyNDTALK - Stay! Jennifer Michael Hecht Jennifer Michael Hecht talks about a transition many of us fear, experience and don't understand. "Many thousands of people kill themselves every year, and many more are left behind to grieve. This book recounts individual suicide cases from the Bible and ancient Greeks to the present day and analyzes how ideas about suicide have changed over time.