Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

MyNDTALK – Mascupathy - Dr. Randy Flood and Dr. C. Donaldson Men often behave badly, and it's easy to assume that's just the way they are. Some can be grandiose and aggressive; many others are good guys but emotionally absent and relationally disappointing. Psychologists Charlie Donaldson and Randy Flood contend, however, that most men's behavior is neither capricious or malevolent, but a product of a socialized disorder "mascupathy" - an exaggeration of the genetically masculine traits (aggression and invulnerability) and minimal expression of inherently feminine characteristics (openness and sensitivity.

MyNDTALK - Conquer Chronic Pain - Dr. Peter Prezekop The incidence of chronic pain has taken on epidemic proportions. The common response of traditional medicine has been to prescribe opioid painkillers, which can lead to overdose and addiction.   Over the past ten years, Dr. Peter Przekop has developed a revolutionary alternative program to manage pain that goes well beyond the short-term relief of prescription painkillers. Prezekop discovered that pain can become chronic, not just because of the trauma that caused it, but because the brain becomes programmed to recreate the experience of pain as a coping mechanism. Conquer Chronic Pain will help you return to pain-free functioning. Gain the same insights Dr. Prezekop has brought to hundreds of chronic pain sufferers by learning how the brain can be reprogrammed to alleviate pain. You'll also learn how chronic stress, adversity, and negative emotions influence how we experience and interpret pain and what to do to reverse the pattern.

MyNDTALK - The Polyamorists Next Door - Dr. Elisabeth Sheff Marriage and monogamy are not what they used to be. 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." Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, author of The Polyamorists Next Door returns to MyNDTALK to discuss her extensive research with polyamorous families, in which people are free to pursue emotional, romantic, andv sexual relationships with multiple people at the same time, openly and with support from their partners, sometimes forming multi-partner relationships, or other arrangements that allow for emotional and sexual freedom within the family system. Dr. Sheff explains how 

MyNDTALK - The Scent of My Son  - Adrienne Miranda The Scent of My Son, In God we Trust" is a story about a mother's quest for justice for her beloved son. Joseph Miranda was brutally killed at the age of 19 while working for a landscaping company.  Adrienne Miranda, his mother, knew that after many meetings with police and other government entities in Maryland that nothing they were telling her made any sense. She researched, wrote numerous letters, made countless phone calls and attended several meetings. Listen to the update of Adrienne's continuing quest.

MyNDTALK – Relovenship - Mario and Diane Cloutier Mario and Diane Cloutier discuss the philosophies, suggestions and questions one needs to ask oneself to find a blissful relationship. The authors of ReLovenship Look Within to Love Again! Each have their own ways of describing the process they went through to find what they were looking for "and they each share those different approaches, as there is more than one way to find the most important relationship you ll ever have "as long as you are willing to look inside of you first!  

Joel Helfer - The Radio Man Joel takes us through his life and his career. Learn about his energy, his drive and the influence of his family. Learn how and why he turned from being a partner in several multi-million dollar glass/glazing, manufacturing and distribution businesses to a radio expert. Have you ever felt you had to stay with the career path you've chosen? Have you ever just wanted to try something 

Parenting a Teen , Who Has Intense Emotions- Pat Harvey, ACSW , LCSW-C Are you living with a teen and convinced that either you or your teen - or both - are close to critical mass? Wondering when you or your teen - or both - will implode? "The teen years can be daunting for any parent. But if you are the parent of a teen who lashes out or engages in troubling behavior, you may be unsure of how to respond to your child in a compassionate, constructive way. In a discussion of this important book, with author Pat Harvey,ACSW, LCSW-C (co-authored with Britt H. Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C), you will hear about evidence-based skills for dealing with your teen's out-of-control emotions using proven-effective methods of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). "Helping your teen to effectively deal with their feelings now can have a lasting, positive impact on their future. After all, honing skills for emotion regulation will act as a foundation for your teen's overall mental health. With the help of co-authors Pat Harvey

MyNDTALK - Swimming Upstream – Dr. Laura H. Choate It can be difficult to parent a child under any circumstances. Many parents feel helpless against the onslaught of negative influences targeting their daughters, but Laura H. Choate offers a message of guidance and reassurance.

MyNDTALK - Virtues, Character, Strengths and Living - Dr. Jimmie Holland She is a practicing psychiatrist.  She is an author. She is an innovator. She is living the joys and the wisdom and the options that come with aging. She delights in the peace and the fun of life and friends, and all that is meaningful to each person. Oh, and by the way -- she's 89 year

MyNDTALK - A Difference to the Children - Lee Chavous, Author Understanding how impressionable children can be - how much they absorb, Lee wanted to make a difference in his child's life. He wanted to make a difference in the lives of all children. This is an aspiration for many - but Lee Chavous took it to a completely different level. What did he do? He created a publishing company! Lee undertook extensive research and determined to write a series of children's books that would be filled with the rich history of African American women and men. Lee told the stories that too many of us - of all colors and all races - have not heard as children.  His books are filled with historical facts, beautiful imagery and love.

Institute for Behavioral Training - Cecilia Knight (to assist individuals working with those on the Autism Spectrum) The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) is a one-stop training hub for people who interact with, teach, care for, and treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). IBT was developed by a professional team ... with over 20 years of experience in the field. ... innovative course offerings meet the current and emerging needs of the community, parents, caregivers, and human service professionals across the globe.

Surviving Mental Illness - My Story - Linda Baron-Katz Linda Baron-Katz grew up in a home rocked by mental illness when she was a young girl. She later began to struggle with her own illness, the stigma - both within and without her family - and fought -nsuccessfully - to become an advocate for those experiencing mental illness. From a small child, frightened of her mother, to a young adults wondering "what's wrong with me" to now a college graduate, happily married and an advocate for the mentally ill, Linda remains a powerful example of what life can be life when you work to achieve your goals.

Grieving Pet Loss - Russel Friedman 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.

Free2Be - James Robinson James Robinson, Founder and Executive Director of Free2Be.org in Hunstville, Alabama joins MyNDTALK for a candid conversation about his life as a gay, white male, his work to provide services to the LGBTQ community and the realities of life for many LGBTQ persons - particularly living in the "Bible Belt".

2016 Political Campaign - Dr. Justin Frank Psychoanalyst - Author of Bush on the Couch and Obama on the Couch - takes on 'The Donald' and Hillary from a psychological perspective. How did we get where we are in this current campaign cycle? The arguments, the fights, the threats, the promises - The name calling, mud-slinging - as we try to vote for a new President of the Entire United States (!) - how/why do we find ourselves more marginally united then we've been in years? Or are we? 

A Different Understanding of “The Other Woman' - Dr. Paul De Pompo Even the thought of 'the other woman' - sends many into a full scale spin. The other woman is always seen as the bad person, the seductress, the destroyer of marriages and families - and yet, today's guest, Dr. Paul DePompo offers a completely different view. Don't miss this thoughtful conversation about ...The Other Woman's Affair.

The Dance Card - Ann Reichardt The month before, Ann was a happily married woman - a month later, her husband had announced his departure from the marital home and the marriage - life had entirely changed. The 'transition' most people don't look forward to - the 'transition' many people fear - the 'transition' Ann Reichardt found a way to survive!  

Above Expectations – S.L.Young This story is about the power of choice, a dream, desire, and determination to not quit, to overcome, to persevere, and to excel after struggling academically for many years. This is a story of survival." If you have a child in school or out of school, S.L. Young's story is an important one to share. If you or anyone you know has ever decided that the world is 'just too tough', S.L. Young's story is important to share! 

How to Heal Yourself - Amy Scher After overcoming a life-threatening illness, Amy had an epiphany that healing is more than just physical. Her dramatic story serves as a powerful example of how beneficial it is to address our emotional energies, particularly when nothing else works. Discover areas of imbalance and easy ways to address them on your healing journey. Whether you are experiencing physical symptoms and chronic illness or are just feeling lost, sad, full of anxiety, or emotionally unbalanced, Amy Sher will show you how to use intuitive self-healing to change your life."

Women-The Hope of the Future - Dr. Melvin Konner There is a human genetic fluke that is surprisingly common, due to a change in a key pair of chromosomes. In the normal condition the two look the same, but in this disorder one is malformed and shrunken beyond recognition. The result is a shortened life span, higher mortality at all ages, an inability to reproduce, premature hair loss, and brain defects variously resulting in attention deficit, hyperactivity, conduct disorder, hypersexuality, and an enormous excess of both outward and self-directed aggression. "It is called maleness." And this is just the beginning of what Dr. Konner has to say about men and women!