Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

From 'No Hope' to a College Degree! When the diagnosis of Autism is heard - it is a frightening one for many.  It is the predictor of a future that can seem frightening and limiting - but for today's guest - Autism is neither. Learn how author Raun Kaufman (Autism Breakthrough) transitioned from a childhood diagnosis of "...severely autistic, with no language and a tested I.Q. under 30..." to a "...graduate from the Brown University and a degree in Biomedical Ethics. ..."

ASKIA MUHAMMAD - A LOCAL LEGEND WITH AN INTERNATIONAL REACH A man whose career and wisdom spans the ages.  "Askia Muhammad is a poet, journalist, radio producer, commentator,and photojournalist. He has been multiply awarded by the National Association of Black Journalists for his work on National Public Radio, with first place "Salute to Excellence" awards for his commentaries on "Mississippi and My Memories" and "Mike Tyson: Check Yourself" and a third place "Salute to Excellence" award for "Ethel Payne Postage Stamp". He has served as the editor of Muhammad Speaks and as the head of the Washington office of The Final Call, the official newspapers of the Nation of Islam. He has worked as a commentator for National Public Radio and a columnist for Washington Informer. He is the author of the book Behind Enemy Lines."

Silent Agreements: The agreements we make with ourselves - that we fail to mention to others - are the agreements" that most often disappoint us.  Join Dr. Brewer for her conversation with Dr. Michelle Owens - and learn about silent agreements - what they are - when they happen - and what to do!

Is That Me Yelling? Rona Renner knows that "being a parent is hard work! And when your child refuses to do even the little things, it's easy to become frustrated. But what if there ws a gentle, effective way for you to improve your children's behavior without losing your cool or raising your voice?"  Leading authority on parenting, Nurse Rona talks to Dr. Brewer about effective communications strategies that help you focus on your child's unique temperament.

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Nancy Kilgore, Author of  "The Girl In The Water: A True Story Of Sibling Abuse".  Listen to this thoughtful with survivor Nancy Kilgore - about a harrowing time in her life - and experiences that many have - and few discuss. Sibling abuse is often kept hidden or ignored in the recesses of many family histories - it is past due time to expose this form of abuse. 

 Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and her guest, consultant and co-author, Tish Squillaro for a conversation about something that shows up at some time or another in every office, every relationship, every person: HeadTRASH! HeadTrash Is .  thought patterns and emotional tendencies that hinder your ability to respond to business issues in a productive and professional way . [In other words]HeadTrash is the negative voice of your subconscious, engaging you in a deadly inner dialogue that only you hear, consciously or subconsciously, but which affects everything you say and do and everyone around you. Head Trash is any pattern of self-defeating feelings and thoughts that leads you into trouble and keeps you stuck there. Even worse, depending on you level of responsibility and authority, the rest of your team or company gets stuck, too. Everybody feels afraid, insecure, guilty, and so on from time to time. That' s normal. But when problematical thoughts and feelings become patterns in your life and consistently affect y

He Survived Sexual Abuse  Eric Schneider was one of the young victims in the notorious Boy Scout sexual abuse case    that rocked Boston in the mid-1980s. It was big news at the time, but not until now have we heard from a survivor of that abuse.

Ghosts of Jim Crow F. Michael Higginbotham shares his views  as author of Ghosts of Jim Crow: Ending Racism in Post-Racial America. "When America inaugurated its first African American president, in 2009, many wondered if the country had finally become a "post-racial" society. Was this the dawning of a new era, in which America, a nation nearly severed in half by slavery, and whose racial fault lines are arguably among its most enduring traits, would at last move beyond race with the election of Barack Obama?"

Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD - Dr. Lidia Zylowska An eight-step program designed to be supremely accessible for its target audience, this supportive guide to managing ADHD through mindfulness offers a clear and detailed program for putting an effective treatment in the hands of consumers. 

MUTE by Vidya Gargote The soul of this book lies in helping understand our own emotions. We all know what depression is, but this book brings out the nuances. We reject that we have depression and fall prey to its games. I suggest we radically accept it and bring major changes in our life."  

AN UNCONVENTIONAL JOURNEY "This is a story of perseverance and awakening. As a child, Angela Walker Franklin faced clear expectations for success from very supportive and engaged parents, yet self-doubt and trepidation continued to raise its ugly head along the way. She was steadfast and determined in her journey, which took several twists and turns until she "let go and let God" order her steps. This journey evolved into a purpose-driven life that led her to a college presidency in a most unlikely place." This is a story of transion and change - and an openness to new experiences.

Cedric Hendricks - A Social Justice Advocate Meet a man who wears many hats - all with a passion and determination that has spanned his years as an advocate for social justice via the media, the penal system, the political arena and more.

Tracy Wilen-Daugenti Your Career Selfie Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is a prominent thought leader on the impact of technology on society, work and education.  She is a visiting scholar at Stanford University Media X and a former Silicon Valley executive who held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco Systems and the Apollo Group. ...In her forward-looking book, Society 3.0: How Technology Is Reshaping Education, Work, and Society, Dr. Wilen-Daugenti explores the impact of rapid societal change on how Americans learn, work, and connect.

Purposeful Vision Do you know the difference between knowing and thinking? Knowing will drive real self-development and personal growth while thinking is a mind trap that will sabotage your efforts to real change. Linton Bergsen, author of Purposeful Vision will show you how to develop your sense of knowing step-by-step. Learn how to live your life on your terms, living your dreams, manifesting your reality, sustaining it and multiplying it without the monsters of sabotage, fear and doubt snapping at your heels.

Reverend Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale  A Life of Service A native Washingtonian and a product of the District of Columbia Public Schools, she pursued education in many institutions earning A Bachelors Degree in Religious Education, Advanced Law and Negotiations and Communications; Applied Biology/Chemistry; Computer Science and a managers/instructors license from Poro Beauty School!” Full of passion and surprises - don't miss this conversation with Washington, DC's own Reverend Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale 

Is This Seat Taken? This book is for those individuals who have come to a fork in the road, chosen a path, and found themselves twenty to thirty (or more) years later in a destination they didn't quite recognize. But the stories are relevant for anyone, at any age, at any station in life who has awakened and wondered what they are going to do next or how will they move forward. [The stories] offer hope, inspiration, and applicable lessons as derived from the lives of well known, and not-so-famous men and women who found new and unexpected success--by many definitions--late in life. 

HIV and The Road to Parenthood 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-positive. 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. Don't miss this conversation about Dan and Susan's journey to parenthood.   

How To Enhance The Quality Of Your Life! Learn about Integrative Decision Making, an approach that focuses on the big picture and teaches you how to make decisions to receive the highest return on investment in your ife. Dr. Brewer talks with Dr. Sanjay Jain as he guides you through the process of isolating your core values using his ASPIRES model. The easy-to-follow technique will help you make the best of any situation and maximize your return on each aspect of your multidimensional life, even if you are on a restrained budget or have minimal resources

Now You Want Me - Now You Don't Author Dr. Jeanette Raymond stands conventional wisdom on its head by suggesting that men often long for emotional intimacy more than women, and that many women use sex to connect, rather than emotional closeness.  Don't miss this conversation and men and women and intimacy - from a perspective you are not used to considering.

Let The Tornado Come ???"When Rita Zoey Chin is suddenly besieged by terrifying panic attacks, her past trauma threatens her hard-won happiness and the stable, comfortable life she’s built with her husband. Within weeks, she is incapacitated with fear—literally afraid of her own shadow. Realizing that she is facing a life of psychological imprisonment, Rita undertakes a journey to find help through a variety of treatments. It is ultimately through chasing her childhood passion for horses that she meets a spirited, endearing horse named Claret—with his own troubled history—and together they surmount daunting odds as they move toward fear and learn to trust, and ultimately save, each other."