Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

Borderline Personality Disorder A personal experience....    

Getting Off the "Crazy" Train - Lori Jean Glass At least most of us have been there - in a relationship that made us "crazy." Lori Jean Glass of 5 Sisters Ranch talks about the look of a "crazy" relationship and the recovery! Every day of every week you can turn to MyNDTALK to hear a different conversation - learn a new perspective - enjoy a renewed sense of hope and possibilities. www.MyNDTALK.org - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MyNDTALKwithDr.Pamel/db3fd69c7f/TEST/0e71088257 On The Other Side: of Emotional Sensitivity The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner by Amanda L. Smith is a practical tool for the emotionally sensitive person looking for an easier way to track emotions and behavior as well as monitor progress over time. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner is a helpful tool for anyone who struggles with emotional sensitivity and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to use as you work toward creating a healthier, more meaningful life--a life worth living--by balancing acceptance and cha

Falling Up – Louise Stanger "Life is full of moments that feel like you're falling. For Louise Stanger, born into a tipsy-turvy world, that didn't stop her from making a life of her own. Louise shares personal stories infused with a spark of human experience we collectively share -- hope. You'll hear her story from awkward little girl to fearless adult, through family tragedies and triumphs, mental health and substance abuse disorders. According to Louise, we all fall, and with strength and courageous action, the journey takes us up.

From Child to Caregiver - Aisha Thomas Her life was in a good place. Newly married - life was ahead of her - and then life was different. Mother needed round-the-clock care. Aisha and her new husband rose to the challenge. Listen to Aisha's trials and triumphs as she navigates her life as a wife, a daughter, a caregiver. Life is filled with transitions...here's another

Wrongly Charged - David Merkatz What would you do if you were arrested and wrongly charged with a crime? It can happen in the blink of an eye. It's not supposed to happen in the United States, but it can at any time. After being advised by his attorney in that his new marketing strategy was legal, Florida locksmith David Merkatz was shocked to learn he was under criminal investigation. He was arrested and charged with money laundering and an organized scheme to defraud. With the flip of a switch, he was facing a 20-year prison sentence. He was terrified. Life as he knew it was over, and it happened in an instant.

Guardian of The Golden Gate:Protecting The Line Between Hope and Despair - Kevin Briggs The wind was gusting around the Golden Gate Bridge when a 22-year-old man climbed the railing, convinced he and this world would be better without each other. He put himself on a thin beam 220 feet above the Pacific Ocean. He wanted to die, and he had come to the world's most effective suicide destination to make that happen. That's when he met a highway patrolman, a former Army soldier and San Quentin State Prison guard named Kevin Briggs.

Managing the Conversation - Dana Caspersen Dana Caspersen joins Dr. Brewer to offer invaluable fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Conflict expert Dana Caspersen shares real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting solutions for conflicts.  In addition to a conflict specialist, Dana Caspersen is an author, and performing artist. Her work focuses on empowering people to transform conflict from the inside: changing the conversation by changing their own actions and approach.  Caspersen has created events and projects that bridge her experience as a performing artist and a conflict specialist-using theatrical and choreographic thinking to enable communication in situations of conflict. These projects range from choreographic public dialogues to films to her book, Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of

Swimming Upstream - 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.

Codependence and the Power of Detachment ­– Dr. Karen Casey There is a way to transition from the exhaustion of codependency to the empowering place of healthy detachment. Learn how and why with guest Dr. Karen Casey.

Painting Pictures - Corey D. James Corey D. James talks about the world of troubled adolescents and the every day ways in which he and you can help to change lives. You will also get a glimpse into the life of Corey D. James, his beliefs and why his life's passion has become the work in which he is now engaged.

Your Port in the Storm : Felicia Kliment Life is a constant process of growth: evaluating what you've done, noting your mistakes, making the necessary adjustments, reevaluating, and starting all over again. Throughout this cycle, the "person" that can help you out the most is within you--your subconscious."

It Didn't Start With You - Mark Wolynn Learn about a "groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations" from an acclaimed expert in the field. ..."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.”

My 5 Sisters: Pam Franklin Having a brother or sister can help make your life a grand adventure - or a horrific nightmare.  On a good day, Pam's life was just one nightmare.  Other days - it felt more like 5 or 10! Pam's sister was literally 5 people in 1. Living in fear, Pam kept her sister's threats and rages to herself.  She lived in fear. How did she survive?  

Parenting Our Parents: Jane Waterman You know your parents are aging.  That's what parents do.  What few really come to grips with is the societal and often familial expectation that you will be the person to provide the care. And this can be a complicated experience - how do you parent your parent ?

On Pluto: Greg O'Brien He's an investigative journalist - a husband - a father - a friend - and a man diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's and the author of On Pluto - Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's.  Listen to Greg's story - with added comments from Dr. Molly Perdue, founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit the Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Center.

Empowering Global Women: Betsy Teutsch Author Betsy Teutsch shares proven paths out of poverty in eleven different sectors?including tech, public health, law, finance, and more?in a visually striking book full of images of vibrant, strong women farmers, health practitioners, entrepreneurs, and humanitarian tech stars doing exciting, cutting-edge work.

Alcoholism in the Family -  Lisa Woititz Lisa Woititz returns to MyNDTALK to talk specifically about the impact of substance abuse - not just on the individual - but on the children, indeed the entire family. Lisa's shares her personal story as she walks us through the many difficulties created when a family member struggles with the disease of alcoholism.

The Girl with the Journal - Tenika Jennings She was a great student in school. She'd met her first love - Life was good! Then things changed. Her mom became ill, her one true love - was not so loving. Depression became her companion. Tenika shares her very personal story and shares the writing she turned to for help with growth and healing.

Lighter as We Go: Dr. Jimmie Holland She's a practicing psychiatrist. She's an author. She's an innovator. She talks about the joys and the wisdom and the options that come with living. The peace and the fun of enjoying life and friends, and all that is meaningful to each person. Oh, and by the way -- she's 88 years young!

Man On a Mission - Lee Chavous, Author He wanted to make a difference in his child's life. He wanted to make a difference in the lives of all children. So what did he do? He created a publishing company. Started his research and set out to write a series of children's books - filled with the rich history of African American women and men. His books are filled with historical facts, beautiful imagery and love.