Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

The modern world is a breeding ground for stress; it comes in many forms and has a variety of causes, but any kind of stress can greatly inhibit life and take a serious toll on both body and mind. Written for the growing number of people wishing to free themselves of mild, moderate, or severe stress.  Learn about new strategies to address the underlying habits and tendencies that cause stress as today's guest, Paul Huljich offers a comprehensive lifestyle solution designed to promote both physiological and psychological strength and balance. 

A Man And His Writing: Brian Swain  ?I was born at a very young age, so I cannot be expected to remember all the details. I recall a loud noise, though that may have just been me, come to think of it. There were several quite rough hands. And then an acrid taste, which I didn’t much like, but went for anyway, no menu being offered. I remember glass and lots and lots of staring eyes.   After that, everything is a bit of a blur  until today. Want to know more about this author?   Brian Kenneth Swain is author of the novels World Hunger, Alone in the Light, and Sistina. He also writes short stories, essays and poetry, and has been a featured poet at the Poetry Society of Texas, Houston Poetry Fest (four-time juried poet), Austin International Poetry Festival (juried poet), InPrint, Barnes & Noble, and Borders, as well as on Pacifica and NPR radio. He is the author of the poetry collections Secret Places and My America, and his work has appeared in Di-Verse-ity, Ampersand, Bayou Revi

Childhood Spanking and Its Consequences Why do parents hit those they love? What effect does it have on children? What can be done to end this pattern? These are some of the questions explored in The Primordial Violence. ...Evidence that shows the relationship between spanking and the subsequent slowing of cognitive development and increase in antisocial and criminal behavior is shown." Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and her guest, Dr. Murray Strauss for this important conversation.

Families Dr. Gary R. Hill is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, a licensed Marital and Family Therapist and a Certified Supervisor Addictions Counselor. Dr. Hill has a strong focus on helping clients identify and amplify personal strengths then deal with their current life issues and make meaningful personal changes."  This conversation will offer understanding, tools and solutions for dealing with...the family!

You Can Choose Join MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer for a conversation with the author of "Lemon Pie" - Dr. Amelia Jo Mitchell. Mitchell says  "... There is no doubt that each of us will face challenges, insecurities, fear, and heartbreak as the years unfold. But life also presents laughter and joy, overwhelming beauty, and the opportunity to experience great pride as we use the talents and gifts bestowed upon us.  What we chose to focus on and nourish will, in many ways, determine not only who we become, but also the tenor of the world we live in and leave to our children."

Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces Behind every tragedy and loss lies a tranquil reality just waiting to be found. Dr. Paul Coleman discusses the Four Paths of Transformation--acceptance, inspiration, release, and compassion--to move past your suffering and discover inner peace. Dr. Paul Coleman helps you evaluate your current emotional state and how the hardship has impacted your life. With his guidance and insight, you will learn how to transform your pain into positive thinking, find perspective through charitable acts, and hone in on what you need to do to step into a brighter future."

Dr. Ron Daniels, Institute of the Black World Building on his earlier work with the National State of the Race Conferences of 1994 and 1997 and the creation of AAIFRE, in 2001 Dr. Daniels was the architect and Convener of the State of the Black World Conference (SOBWC) which drew some 2,500 to Atlanta from communities of African descent from around the world. The Atlanta Declaration issued at the conference called for the establishment of an Institute of the Black World to promote research, relevant publications, leadership training and development, community organizing/skill development training and communications/information sharing and networking. As an outgrowth of SOBWC, the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) was launched in April of 2002. IBW convened the Second State of the Black World Conference in New Orleans in 2008. Dr. Daniels envisions IBW emerging as a critical engine for empowerment of people of African descent and the oppressed in the 21st century and is devoting most of his ener

Licensed to Lie??"A tragic suicide, a likely murder, wrongful imprisonment, and gripping courtroom scenes draw readers into this compelling story giving them a frightening perspective on justice corrupted and who should be accountable when evidence is withheld. Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice is the true story of the strong-arm, illegal, and unethical tactics used by headline-grabbing federal prosecutors in their narcissistic pursuit of power. Its scope reaches from the US Department of Justice to the US Senate, the FBI, and the White House. This true story is a scathing attack on corrupt prosecutors, the judges who turned a blind eye to these injustices, and the president who has promoted them to powerful political positions." Join Dr. Brewer for her eye-opening conversation with author Sydney Powell. 

The Family Approach to Addiction Recovery  While most alcoholics and addicts coming out of treatment have a recovery plan, families are often left to figure things out for themselves. In It Takes a Family, Debra Jay takes a fresh approach to the recovery process by making family members and friends part of the recovery team, beginning in the early stages of sobriety.??In straightforward, compassionate language, she outlines a structured model that shows family members both how to take personal responsibility and to build a circle of support to meet the obstacles common to the first year of recovery. Together, family members address the challenges of enabling, denial, and pain while developing their communication skills through practical, easy-to-follow strategies and exercises designed to create transparency and accountability. With this invaluable guide, family members work together as they reinvent their relationships without the all-consuming dysfunction of active addiction.

Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces Behind every tragedy and loss lies a tranquil reality just waiting to be found. Dr. Paul Coleman discusses the Four Paths of Transformation--acceptance, inspiration, release, and compassion--to move past your suffering and discover inner peace. Dr. Paul Coleman helps you evaluate your current emotional state and how the hardship has impacted your life. With his guidance and insight, you will learn how to transform your pain into positive thinking, find perspective through charitable acts, and hone in on what you need to do to step into a brighter future.

Tom North is one of the eight North children, who together with the ten Beardsley children, became the family that was featured in the 1968 film, Yours, Mine and Ours, starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda, and again in the 2005 version starring Rene Russo and Dennis Quaid. The book begins in the 1950s on Whidbey Island, Washington, where Tom’s mother, Helen North, became a widow when she was just thirty years old and pregnant with her eighth child. Not long after, Helen North met and married Frank Beardsley, a man with ten children and the North children were adopted and their names changed to Beardsley. But it wasn’t one big happy family, as the movie depicted. When Tom finally left home, he traveled on a journey of survival, self-discovery, and healing. Years later, miraculously led his family in counseling sessions where shocking truths were revealed, he came full circle as he reclaimed his father’s name and was finally, True North  

Sleep And Be Well Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg shares his expertise as a sleep specialist with Dr. Brewer as they discuss Dr. Rosenberg's book - "Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day"  Learn about the potential connection between sleep and several mental health diagnosis including ADHD, depression and anxiety. How much sleep should your child be getting, you? Hear about the critical impact of poor sleep experiences on your emotional and psychological health. Did you know some people cook while sleeping? Don't miss this edition of MyNDTALK!

The Fear Complex Dr. Joseph Shrand, a leading expert on the psychology of fear,teaches us how to use the rational parts of our brain to change our perspective and respond rationally to fears as they present themselves. Shrand's iMaximum resiliency-based approach starts with the assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know at any given time. Using this mindset as a foundation, this model features five proven strategies to: find better ways to connect with others to reduce fear transform fear into trust explore our biological responses to fear look at the role of social groups and society in fostering fear examine the role of fear in our childhood and home life.

The Dreamcatcher - Brenda Myers-Powell Born the only child in one of the poorest areas of Chicago, Brenda always struggled to find herself and where she belonged. Facing adversity with the death of her mother when she was only an infant, Brenda grew up to experience physical, mental and sexual abuse at the hands of trusted family members. At age 14, Brenda escaped an abusive home only to fall into the violent world of prostitution. Brenda now tells people how to break the chains of oppression and live up to their greatness. 

A litte boy learns about loss and grief and healing and a better day....

Overcoming The Odds  The statistics for Antonio were grim. Chances were that he'd end up like most of his friends and family. But then, to the surprise of all, he graduated high school with honors, and a whole new world of opportunity lit up before him. Based on his own life story, Overcoming the Odds, details the miraculous account of a boy who became more than anyone ever thought possible. From joining the military as a teen to serving eight years in the US Air Force, from war on the streets of Louisiana to war on terrorism in Iraq, the book realistically portrays the heartache and desperate challenges it took to rise above his austere beginnings. More importantly, it echoes his personal belief that there is an incredible, undeniable strength in every person to overcome the odds.

LOVE WHAT YOU EAT Start your year with a healthy discussion about how/what you use to feed your life and your body. "Love What You Eat" presents an eating plan that encourages people to change their habits and their lives - one food at a time.  Dr. Nicholette Martin will also also talk about the Primary Foods affecting weight - primary foods such as relationship/ career/financial/ spiritual satisfaction - the primary things that feed life. If you are looking for a comprehensive approach to weight loss, more energy, better overall health, you won't want to miss this conversation.  

Back From The Brink??"On July 24th, 2004, author Graeme Cowan took pen to paper and said goodbye to his family. “I just can’t be a burden any longer,” he wrote. After four failed suicide attempts, and a five-year episode of depression that his psychiatrist described as the worst he had ever treated, Cowan set out on a difficult journey back from the brink. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping others struggling with depression and bipolar disorder—and that is how this book came to be.? ?If you have severe depression or bipolar disorder, it is important to remember that you are not alone. Featuring interviews with people from of all walks of life, Back from the Brink is filled with real stories of hope and healing, information about treatment options and medication, and tools for putting what you've learned into practice. If you are ready to put one foot in front of the other and finally set out on the path to recovery, the powerful stories in this book will inform and inspire you to make lasting ch

Freedom From Homelessness  From a 3000 sq. foot home and a 2000 sq.foot business to living in her car, to living in a shelter, to living the life she was meant to live - how does this happen?  How was she able to free herself from what could have been the end of the road?  Join Dr. Brewer as she talks with Ressurrection Graves about her past, her present, and her amazing future with her new husband - as they both work to reach back, free up, and lift up.

Change Your Brain - Change Your Life Before 25! "A powerful and prescriptive program for you to avoid the common dangers and pitfalls that can jeopardize your future and train your brain for a lifetime of success."  Whether you have yet to reach 25 or are long past 25 - this conversation will provide you with 'aha' moments that can change your life!