Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

She Made It - Melanie Hofmann She is the owner of Moonfire Digital Art. She is a photographer, an artist, a business woman. She is a wife and mother, a daughter and a friend. She is an advocate, a trauma survivor, an energy healer. She is all these things and so much more. How did she transition from a willing-to-dare-all-girl to a woman whose life was steeped in medical and emotional pain to the art filled, love filled woman she is now? Listen to her story. Be moved. Be inspired.

And the Creativity Goes On and On - Steve Harper In the entertainment industry that is tough for everyone - and so much more so for African Americans, Steve has used his commitment to hard work, his never-ending creativity, his will and his belief in himself to conceptualize, write, produce, acts, and coach. And then - he created SEND ME - an original web series...

The Science Behind Gun Control - Violence - Tara Haelle Health & Science Journalist Tara Haelle discusses startling, mind-boggling, enlightening, all the time disturbing truths about gun violence in America. Learn the most common predictor of gun violence - hint: it is not the existence of mental illness.

UnSelfie - Dr. Michele Borba Teens today are 40 percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Why is a lack of empathy—which goes hand-in-hand with the self-absorption epidemic Dr. Michele Borba calls the Selfie Syndrome—so dangerous? First, it hurts kids’ academic performance and leads to bullying behaviors. Also, it correlates with more cheating and less resilience. And once children grow up, a lack of empathy hampers their ability to collaborate, innovate, and problem-solve—all must-have skills for the global economy.In UnSelfie Dr. Borba pinpoints the forces causing the empathy crisis and shares a revolutionary, researched-based, 9-step plan for reversing it.

Venomous Relationships - Tamara Neal Tamara is a Certified Relationship Coach, domestic violence advocate, and the owner and founder of a full-service residential adult assisted living center. Neal learned to trust her instincts while employed as an emergency communication technician for the Baltimore County 911 Center. For years, she listened to screams and terror as callers bore the brunt of toxic relationships. In the seeming eternity between calling 911 and the arrival of the police, Neal was the only help available for the person on the other end of the phone.

Living a Blended Life - Samantha Waltz. Second and third marriages often succeed, which has led to increasing numbers of steprelationships—and all the ups and downs those relationships imply. In her conversation today, Waltz discusses the stories from writers who have found themselves in stepfamilies, whether by their own decisions or by the marriages of others. Many of the experiences highlight the shifting boundaries and structures of “families,” including not only blood relatives and steprelatives, but also others who come to be considered “one of us” through selfless actions and commitments.

What's In A Healthy Relationship - Steven DeSalvo Are you living in the healthy relationship you would like to experience? Today's guest Steven DeSalvo, author of EVOLVE series reflects on his life and helps us look at how we create and sustain healthy relationships using essential principles applied from including observation, resilience, and sustainability... .

Does Sleep Really Matter - Dr. Roger Washington This conversation is a must listen for professionals, teachers, parents, and healthcare providers. Dr. Roger Washington discusses how lack of sufficient sleep affects how we feel, how we think, and how we can stay healthy. ... For 30 years, Roger W. Washington, MD has studied why people get sick when they do. It turns out the cause of sickness is rather simple. In Lack of Sufficient SLEEP MATTERS: Decode The Root Cause of Your Illness, Dr. Washington gives the listeners the tools to understand why sickness often occurs after "stressful" circumstances. - How lack of sufficient sleep is the cause of diseases such as migraines, IBS, PMS, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy. - How the onset of diabetes, which is supposedly genetic and environmental, could be delayed or even prevented with proper sleep patterns. A fascinating conversation to be sure!

Prescriptions Without Pills - Dr. Susan Heitler Dr. Susan Heitler joins MyNDTALK to share the wisdom she has achieved during her forty-plus years as an internationally known psychologist and psychotherapy innovator, "Prescriptions Without Pills" aims to help you navigate the route back to well-being and learn skills that can help you to stay there. Dr. Heitler discusses techniques for resolving the problems that may have been provoking your uncomfortable emotions for years! Learn to implement Dr. Heitler's drug-free prescriptions - on your own or with help from a therapist.

Homeless Teens - How Does This Happen - Kevinee Gilmore What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of homelessness? A down-and-out middle-aged person asking for change to buy liquor or drugs? Well, there is another less-visible population--teenagers in the foster care system. My name is Kevinee Gilmore, and I was one of them."Excerpted from www.YourTeenMag.com - 'What's It Like to be A Homeless Teenager? August 2015   Kevinee survived abuse, neglect, a suicide attempt at 12 years old and so much more. Listen to her life and resolve to never again cast a judgmental eye on a person in need.

Change IS Possible - Dr. Annita Perez Sawyer As a suicidal teenager, Sawyer was institutionalized, misdiagnosed, and suffered through 89 electroshock treatments before being transferred, labeled as "unimproved" The damage done has haunted her life. Discharged in 1966, after finally receiving proper psychiatric care, Sawyer kept her past secret and moved on to graduate from Yale University, raise two children, and become a respected Psychotherapist.... Her story is a cautionary tale of careless psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, both 50 years ago and today.  Most of all, it's a story of perseverance: pain, acceptance, healing, hope, and success. Hers is a unique voice for this generation, shedding light on an often misunderstood illness.

Man on Fire - Maurice G. Smith Maurice G. Smith, a man of wisdom, love and laughter. You may recognize him from his roles in "Mr. Deeds" or "Bruce Almighty", others may recognize him from his numerous commercials. What you don't know is the man behind the smile, behind the laughter. Learn about his journey, his passion for creative expression, and his goals for the future.

The Bully's Trap - Andrew Fass Working in an environment that is free and safe of bullying is a fundamental right, but the fact is that far too many employees are being denied this right. What can be done to insure that this right is upheld where you work? Bullying in the workplace destroys careers, lives, family units, organizations, and communities. Many organizational cultures condone and even encourage bullying. Most people who are targeted and or are bystanders do not report for fear of retaliation. Amazingly, many who are targeted are unaware that what they are going through is bullying. In The Bully's Trap, author Andrew Faas provides comprehensive and provocative insight into the dynamics, and costs of bullying in the workplace and answers how it can be prevented and stopped.

Free Your Child from Overeating - Dr. Michelle P. Maidenberg If your ten- to eighteen-year-old is struggling with overeating, you know how hard that can be--for your child and for you. Unhealthy eating habits put kids and teens' well-being and self-confidence at risk. Something needs to change--but what? And how can you bring it up so they can really hear you? You may have tried to help your child--without much success--but you may be overlooking the root cause of their struggle with eating and exercise--their thinking. Dr. Michelle P. Maidenberg shares several interactive exercises that will help you to help your child and teen.

The Heart of a Nation - Pat Thomas Pat Thomas discusses her journey through life and the impact of turning to her faith, for comfort, strength and hope. 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 emotional overload that so many are experiencing.

Grief Recovery – Expanded - Russell Friedman Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on the capacity for happiness. Drawing from their own histories as well as from others', the authors illustrate how it is possible to recover from grief and regain energy and spontaneity. Based on a proven program, The Grief Recovery Handbook offers grievers the specific actions needed to move beyond loss. New material in this edition includes guidance for dealing with: loss of faith, career & financial stability and loss of health.

Freedom Radio and TV - Ralph L. Crowder Filmmaker, author, speaker and parent - Ralph Crowder works daily to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Ralph is dedicated to the creation of media products created by for and about African Americans. You can learn more about Ralph's work by going to www.freedomradioandtv.com

Yes - You CAN Understand and Manage Anger - : Dr. Susan Heitler Dr. Susan Heitler - a national and internationally known and respected clinician and author of many books, blogs and articles joins Dr. Brewer for a look at the various underpinnings of anger, anger awareness, anger acceptance and anger management.

How to Enjoy Life with Bipolar Disorder-   A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be frightening for many. Ann walks you through her experiences with candor and wisdom.

The Day After - Valerie M. Grant We all know it's coming - we all like to pretend it's not. This conversation will provide the basic - and some surprising - information about what you need to do for you, your plan, and your family...the day of, the day before, the day after.