Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

The experience of fatherhood - the ups and downs, the challenges and joys. Don't miss these thoughtful conversations with Charles Egbue Married, a Network Engineer and Father of 3  and and Hubert Braithwaite III - Divorced, a Marketing Executive and Father of 1. A must for those who are or are about to become fathers...  

Join Dr Pamela Brewer in a fascinating discussion with Kevin Hines, one of the few Golden Gate Bridge suicide survivors, and Kevin Briggs, a California highway police officer who worked much of his career trying to prevent suicide attempts from that bridge.  Two men whose paths should never have crossed - but thankfully, did. 

Join Dr. Brewer and her guest, Dr Robert Wicks, Author of Perspective - The Calm Within The Storm. In a world where living in the moment is often considered the least desireable place to be; in a world where allowing yourself to be fluid and compassionate is often frowned upon, Dr. Wicks offers a way to reduce your stress, increase your emotional strength and lighten the often anxious, negative load so many of us carry.  

They Killed Her Son  Join Dr. Brewer for her conversation with Adrianne Miranda, author of "The Scent Of My Son" and the true story of the murder and coverup of the death of her son by multiple state agencies. Joseph Miranda, 19 years, had the world ahead of him.  Described as a warm, compassionate, gentle young man - why is he dead? Why have there been no arrests? Adrienne talks about her continuing years long battle for justice for her son and the solid strength she draws from her faith.  "The Scent Of My Son" can be found at www.Amazon.com

Escape From A Life of Polygamy -  PART ll Rebecca Musser talks about her life with her husband many, many years her senior and his many, many wives. ?Learn about a lifestyle that most never talk about. What was she taught about men and women?  What did she endure at the hands of other wives? Other men? The lessons taught about the "outsiders"kept most members within the walls of their faith - their belief system.  Why and how did Rebecca? Hear her story as she talks about her life and her book - "The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice."  Go to www.MyNDTALK.org - search under "Trauma" for Part 1 of this extraordinary story.

Melvin Deal - A Living Legend "An accomplished, Dancer, Musician, Choreographer, Researcher and Director, Mr. Deal is a graduate of Howard University, with a BA degree in Fine Arts & Education. Mr. Deal has studied at Ghana University, University of Nigeria at Ibadan and at num-erous cultural institutions nationally and abroad in the African Diaspora.

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with author, Kathleen Pasley about her experiences with depression - and the tools she has used to free herself from what, for many, is a debilitating experience.   Kathleen is someone  "who has known serious depressive episodes first-hand, Kathy wrote the book A Hurt in Your Soul and How to Heal It after years of experience in using spiritual tools as well as medical ones, to manage her own disease. In her book, she encourages those suffering from depressive episodes to embrace a spiritual practice as a key aspect of their recovery.

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! 

She Died - But She Didn't "At age 18, Hilary Jamron 'died' of a drug overdose, leaving her in a comatose, rigid body with no hope of recovery, according to medical experts." And yet today, having conquered paralysis from the neck down, cognitive damage, heroin addiction, and more...Hilary shares her story with Dr. Brewer and the MyNDTALK audience 

Healing Neen A powerful story of Neen's life.  At one point in her life she was using drugs, living on the street and in a life of despair.  Now - after 83 arrests and 66 convictions, Tonier Cain (Neen) is living a joyful life with her daughter and training people the world over on the ways to work with traumatized individuals.   She came back from all but complete despair.  Learn how Tonier Cain freed herself from what seemed like a never-ending yet life ending trap. 

Robert Jackson has 30 years of industry experience in radio, television and film production. He has provided his expertise and technical assistance to notable companies such as Black Entertainment Television, NPR, CNN News, National Geographic, NBC’s Today Show, Meet the Press, Nightly News, and The Chris Matthews Show. As the leader of B-Roll Media & Arts, Inc. he is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and those who are mentally or physically disabled. Why? Join Dr. Brewer on MyNDTALK today! 

Dr. Brewer responds to listener letters, about hoarding, secret relationships, and rape on college campus. Resource specialist, Lisa Evergin provides a military resource report.

The Psychology of Theft and Loss Dr. Brewer talks with author, Dr. Robert Tyminski as he "explores the many dimensions of stealing, and in particular how they relate to a subtle balance of loss versus gain that operates in all of us. Our natural aversion to loss can lead to extreme actions as a means to acquire what we may not be able to obtain through time, work or money." A fascinating intertwining of myth and reality, the unconscious and the conscious - that 'what's true' and what we want to be true...

Being White Join Dr. Brewer as she talks with Debby Irving, who describes her book like this: "By sharing my sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, I offer a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As I unpack my own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, I reveal how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated my ill-conceived ideas about race. Exercises at the end of each chapter prompt readers to explore their own racialized ideas." This might be the conversation you share with all your friends - who perceive you or themselves as different.

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.

The Will To Live! Join Dr. Brewer for her conversation with an independent logger, who, after a tragic accident, lived, thrived and returned to the work he loves!  Minus 1 leg!  "Will to Live" A Saga of Survival" by Gary Edinger - don't miss this incredible story of resilience and fortitude. 

Questions from MyNDTALK listeners. about grandmother's problems with kids, complaining husbands, and Ray Rice/domestic violence among sports celebraties.

Sibling Sexual Trauma   A therapist and author, today's guest talks about her personal experiences as a victim and survivor of sibling sexual trauma.  Hannah tells the personal story of recovering from sexual abuse at the hands of a sibling. By sharing her story, Cartwright aims to help victims understand the impact sibling abuse has on survivors, provide tools to help them begin their healing journey and emphasize that survivors can leave the past behind and build happy lives ahead. 

Expanded Forgiveness - Expanded Freedom Forgive And Be Free is a thoughtful examination of the value and process of forgiveness from the expanded view of Ana Holub, author of "Forgive and Be Free - A Step-by-Step Guide to Release, Healing & Higher Consciousness

A No-Nonsense Guide for Minorities in Business   Dr. Brewer talks with Keith R. Wyche, author of Good Is NOT Enough - And Other Unwritten Rules For Minority Professionals.  In recent decades, corporate America has gotten better at recruiting minority talent. But despite their education and hard work, too many African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans still find unique obstacles on the path to senior management. And there are too few minority mentors available to help them understand and overcome these challenges. Keith R. Wyche, a division president at a Fortune 500 company, is the perfect mentor for ambitious minority businesspeople at all levels. His book is filled with thought-provoking insights and practical advice based on his own experiences and those of the many people he has counseled.