Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with psychotherapist and author, Anne Katherine, about "Boundaries In An Over connected World."  Understand the concept of healthy boundaries - in spite of, or perhaps because of our 24x7 connected lives.  Healthy boundaries on and off the internet - along with specific tools are all a part of what you will learn during this conversation.  Invest an hour learning why and how to take back your life - for your wellbeing and those around you whom you care about and who care about you.

Reluctantly Related  It's the ending of the year.  It's the time when family and friends expect to get together.  But what if your family drives you up the wall?! Would if you dread the holidays?  What if they feel like anything but ?!!" Change your struggling in-law relationship today! Through humor, compassion and focus, [Dr. Brann]  shows you how, step-by-step.  ... You don’t have to feel powerless or hopeless in your relationship! Learn the secrets to making change possible.  Learn practical, effective tools and skills that build your confidence and empower you with your in-laws and others. Learn how to transform your relationship without having to confront your in-laws."

Decoding Anorexia    The earliest warning signs of anorexia (anorexia nervosa) can be very difficult to distinguish from normal eating or dieting behavior. Anorexia symptoms may also be concealed, attributed to other health conditions or dismissed as side effects of prescription drugs. However, eating disorder treatment professionals can distinguish symptoms of anorexia from other medical conditions by identifying physical signs such as: extreme weight loss, abnormal blood cell count, fatigue, dizziness or fainting, thinning hair, nails and more.  Join Dr. Pamela Brewer for her conversation with Author Carrie Arnold -"Decoding Anorexia"  Carrie shares her personal/scientific/poignant/affirming journey through anorexia. Carrie brings to the audience scientific discoveries that are enlightening and freeing.  

Stroke!?  "I check myself out in a full-length mirror before leaving the house, a necessary ritual since the day I showed up for a meeting wearing my blouse inside-out and mixed-matched shoes. At the top of my mental checklist are buttons, zippers, clothing labels, hair, and finally the shoes. Even the minutest task cannot be taken for granted. Such is life after brain damage from stroke." These are the words of today's guest, Joyce Sampson - who at the age of 53 - suffered "at least 7 strokes".  Hear her story and think about your own life...and the lessons she teaches us all - just by living.

Meet Luke Stewart , an influential youg musician, father and husband - in short,  the wave of tomorrow!  During the day, Stewart is the production manager for WPFW 89.3FM, and host of a bi-weekly, eclectic jazz show that showcases music from various sources in his musical explorations. A multi-instrumentalist who plays saxophones, acoustic and electric bass, guitar, drums and electronics, Luke has performed in an array of genres and with a wide range of musicians. He is a member of the indie-rock band Laughing Man, one of a number of D.C.-area musical projects he’s working on. He is the production manager at WPFW 89.3 FM, as well as the host of a bi-weekly, eclectic jazz show that showcases music from various sources in Luke’s musical explorations. He graduated from American University in 2008 with bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and audio production. You can reach Luke at luke@capitalbop.com."  

MONEY HABITUDES It is often said that money is the root of all evil.  But what if that isn't true?  What if, with knowledge, there really is power? What if there was a fun, non-judgmental way to learn more about your money attitudes and habits and those of your partner's?!  Well there is... And all you have to do is tune in to www. MyNDTALK.org - or your local station that carries MyNDTALK.    

BETTER THAN PERFECT "Perfectionists strive toward unattainable goals, and their behaviors can wreak havoc on both their physical health and their psychological well-being. Step-by-step instructions ... to find balance, freedom. .. including seven ways to overcome perfectionism that range from choosing passion over perfection to remembering you're more than what you do." Don't miss the hour that could change your life! 

ABANDONMENT AND HEALING At the age of four, a little girl stands on a cold, windy railroad platform in Wichita, Kansas to watch the train take her mother away. For the rest of her life, her mother will be only an occasional and troubled visitor. Linda Joy Myers' compassionate, gripping, and soul-searching memoir tells the story of three generations of daughters who long for their absent mothers, yet unwittingly recreate a pattern that she was determined to break. 

Jody Gastfriend, Vice President of Senior Care for Care.com. and a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience, talks about alzheimers, dementia, treatment options and more. Jody knows the challenges and struggles of family caregivers, having helped manage the care of her own parent with dementia for more than a decade.  

TRUE NORTH - The True Story Behind "Yours,Mine,Ours" Remember the film Yours, Mine and Ours, starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda? How about "The Brady Bunch" or "The Partridge Family? All of these were spinoffs based on a real family - but not a real story.  When Tom North finally left home, he traveled on a journey of survival, self-discovery, and healing. 

Dr. Brewer is joined by Bruce Jacobs, author of two books on race relations, for a look at the other side of the most recent election, the country's approach to Ebola, ISIS, etc. Mr. Jacobs says, "Democrats such as the defeated Anthony Brown — who strolled around Maryland making vague but pretty declarations about everyone’s right to health care and good schools — fall directly into the clutches of Republican fake populists. Such faint-hearted Democrats personify the accusation that government cannot be trusted. And by zipping their mouths shut on the vital question of who in fact is screwing most Americans, Dems squander their trump card in a nation where any given citizen will tell you bluntly that the rich are the boss.

Retrain Your Anxious Brain??"Trouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias—anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, and affects millions of people. But you don't have to suffer anymore. In Retrain Your Anxious Brain, renowned therapist and anxiety expert John Tsilimparis, MFT, shares the groundbreaking program he's created to help hundreds of people (himself included) free themselves from crippling anxiety and live healthier, happier lives. Rather than just treating or masking symptoms, Tsilimparis's innovative approach helps you identify and short-circuit anxiety triggers, so that you can stop anxiety before it starts. This customizable plan teaches you how to: ?alter the fixed thoughts that can cause anxiety, adjust your existing personal belief systems and so much more!

Impact of War on The Children Left Behind "Dr. Christal Presley, author of "Thirty Days With My Father" an honest, emotional look at the other side of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  - the children who are left behind.  Spend 30 days of Christal's life with her father after his return from the war."   You will feel as though you are living inside her life.  You will experience her pain and her healing.

Valor The stories "... of American servicemen from 21st Century wars. These soldiers, sailors, and Marines have risked their lives several times over for their country as well as for their fellow troops and civilians."  Learn about these men through the eyes and passion of author Mark Lee Greenblatt who turned countless hours of conversations into 9 mini-autobiographies of 9 brave men."

A Doctor's Addiction Perhaps most notable is that this story of one man’s addiction – is the story of Dr. Steven Farber who specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases for over twenty-five years. Dr. Farber talks about his life in an open, honest and clear manner.  There are multiple lessons to be learned from his story – no one, not even physicians, are infallible. If you have a question/concern about someone’s behavior, even your doctor – ask.  Drug use/abuse crosses 

Scott Carney, author of “The Red Market”  recounts the story of a police raid on a dairy farmer’s land in a small Indian border town that freed 17 people who had been confined in shacks and who said they’d been bled at least two times per week. “The Blood Factory,” as it was called in the local press,  'was supplying a sizable percentage' of the city hospitals’ blood supply."   

Take Your Own Career Selfie! ?? Dr. Brewer is joined by Dr. Tracey Wilen, Co Author: Employed for Life: 21st Century Career Trends?" The job market is surely a challenge.  But a challenge that each one of us can meet.  Join Dr. Brewer's conversation with Dr. Wilen as she discusse  primary and secondary research that provides insight on how the nature of work has changed and what that means for individuals' career plans. Wonder where most HR professionals are looking for potential recruits?  How are the new demographics of the United States changing the way we work?  Is technology creating more jobs than it destroys? Don't miss this edition of Dr. Pamela Brewer's MyNDTALK! -Also on www.myndtalk.org    

Say It Out Loud!  "The statistics are staggering: 1 in 3 girls and in in 6 boys will be victims of sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. Today there are over 42 Million survivors of sexual abuse in America. Breaking the silence is vital - but it's only the first step"  Join Dr. Brewer and her guest, Roberta Dolan as Roberts she takes her powerful second step.  

"A different take on kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Autism provides us with a refreshing and new perspective on these children who are so different from their peers. Co-authored by three practitioners who have had remarkable success working with them, this book is filled with practical tools, stories, observations, and life changing questions that can be used by anyone who has one of these kids in their life and who is looking for something different. ... Parents and siblings and relatives; teachers and therapists and administrators; peers and loved ones and friends ... all will benefit from this groundbreaking approach."  

The Making Of A Psychologist   "Dr. Bracy candidly talks about his humble beginnings in the segregated South. He talks about his roots in Fairhope, Alabama, and how racial prejudice, injustice, discrimination, and racial stereotypes impacted his life and led him on a journey to improve the lives of others. He also shares his trials, tribulations, heartaches, challenges, obstacles, and joys. Many people do not fully understand the impact that discrimination and second-class citizenship have on a person's psyche. Dr. Bracy has lived through the era of "Jim Crowism" and is a witness to its negative effects."