Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

  THE AUGUST 1963 MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM IS BEING COMMEMORATED DURING THIS AUGUST 2013 - 50 YEARS LATER.  THE MyNDTALK COMMEMORATION  IS  MUCH MORE THAN AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF A POWERFUL MARCH, OR A POWERFUL PERSON OR A TINY PORTION OF A POWERFUL SPEECH ...  HEAR THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WHO WERE AT THE MARCH 50 YEARS AGO AND THOSE WHO ARE JUST LEARNING ABOUT CIVIL RIGHTS TODAY...HOW WERE THEY IMPACTED?  WHAT IS THE IMPACT TODAY? DR. BREWER IS JOINED BY AUTHOR OF RACE MANNERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - BRUCE JACOBS (aliasBruce.typepad.com), SEVERAL STUDENTS FROM THE PRESIDENTS PARK VISITORS CENTER IN WASHINGTON, DC AND MORE...      

By the time one reached the grandparent stage of life - thoughts of spending "golden years" in relax mode is a far away realty for many.  Too many households, for too many reasons are occupied by grandparents who are now parents.  Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and Sylvie de Toledo, LCSW for a discussion based on her newest co-authored book, "GrandParents As Parents." "...Learn effective strategies to help you cope with the stresses of parenting the second time around, care for vulnerable grandkids and set boundaries with their often-troubled parents, and navigate the maze of government aid, court proceedings, and special education. Wise, honest, moving stories show how numerous other grandparents are surviving and thriving in their new roles."  Amazon

  In a world where a "long term relationship" can mean 2 months or less to some, Dr .Pamela Brewer welcomes renowned family therapist, educator, and author of Take Back Your Marriage - Dr. William J. Doherty to MyNDTALK.  Even those relationships and couples who enter into a union with the hope and expectation of "forever" can get into trouble --- can loose their way --- and loose each other. Dr. Doherty uses his years of experience working with couples in the 2nd Edition of : Take Back Your Marriage - Sticking Together In A World That Pulls Us Apart .  If you want to preserve and enhance your relationship you will want to understand why/how to resist a "consumer marriage," why you should not "loose your marriage to your kids," what is means to have an "intentional marriage" and more!   MyNDTALK  Finalist: National Association of Social Workers Media Awards  Finalist: National Association of Black Journalists "Salute To Excellence"   HOST: Pamela Brewer PRODUCER: Jim Brown Facebook: MyNDTALK Twitter: @ My

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    Join MyNDTALK’s Dr. Pamela Brewer for a conversation with Lawrence J. Friedman, Author of “The Lives of Erich Fromm: Love’s Prophet” Dr. Friedman has produced a rich, complex, thoughtful look in the private and public lives of noted psychoanalyst, Dr. Erich Fromm.  Learn about his political and social activism, humanitarianism, and his impact on the lives of all he touched…then and now.   “Erich Fromm was a political activist, psychologist, psychoanalyst, philosopher, and one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. Known for his theories of personality and political insight, Fromm dissected the sadomasochistic appeal of brutal dictators while also eloquently championing love -- which, he insisted, was nothing if it did not involve joyful contact with others and humanity at large. Admired all over the world, Fromm continues to inspire with his message of universal brotherhood and quest for lasting peace.” Amazon.com

Dr.Pamela Brewer talks with Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Washington, DC Metro area, Dr. Ann Turner about ANGER across the spectrum - children, men, women and the elderly. Dr. Turner works with adults, adolescents, and children who have a range of family, personal, and work-related problems.   Be sure to join us for this conversation about the many faces of ANGER. 

Join Dr. Brewer in a timely conversation with psychotherapist Rodney Orders of Orders Counseling in the Washington, DC Metro Area about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and many other stressors a multitude of individuals experience - there is a way towards health.  Join Pamela Brewer and Rodney Orders for an educational conversation. Tune in on www.blogtalkradio.com/MyNDTALK-with-Dr-Pamela-Brewer 8-9 PM Eastern.  MyNDTALK on BLOGTALK EVERY THURSDAY 8-9 PM ET  

Dr.Pamela Brewer talks with Linda Allen Founder and Director of Arms for Hope International - about her experiences - sometimes harrowing, often heartbreaking and horifying, as she met with women of the Congo - and talks about their pain and suffering at the hands of the rebel soldiers - and the shame of a world leaving these women to live in the unspeakable memories of lost families, lost hope - lost lives.  And yet, Linda Allen provides hope and healing to these resilient women.  Due to the sometimes graphic nature of what is described - this program is NOT recommended for children or those with a trauma history.     

Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and her guest, Author - Bruce Jacobs for a conversation about his book...Race Manners: Navigating the Minefield Between Black and White Americas - At a time in our history when many would say race relations are deteriorating - while others posit that the "race problem" is "over" -- Author Bruce Jacobs shares important insights.... Let this be part of your personal awareness of "freedom" - what it is and what is isn't and what you can do. 

Join Dr. Pamela Brewer and her guest, Mike Brown for a conversation about becoming and being a Spirtual Life Coach/Law of Attraction Coach.  You have heard about coaches for much of your lifetime.  But what exactly is a Spiritual Life Coach?  What do they do?  What is the process? Mike Brown is personable and full of information and motivation. You will very likely hear new ideas, new information and an expanded way of thinking about yourself in your own life.  

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Drs. Rick Brinkman and Kurshner - about an age old problem: "Dealing With People You Can't Stand"! Listen to this conversation filled with humor and tips for dealing with difficult people. You know them.  You work with them, they are in your neighborhood, maybe even in your family.  Learn how to take back the power you give away when trying to negotiate your own upset with their words and behaviors.   

Dr. Pamela Brewer explores the import of fathers on their children - both by their absence and their presence -- with Filmmaker Ray Upchurch - Producer of "Daddy Hunger" and William T. Lawson - a prison survivor after many years of incarceration.  Tune in, listen in  in with this discussion and then talk with your own families and friends ... about the importance and challenges of fathers - during this Father's Day weekend.   Blogtalk listeners are encouraged to email questions/comments for discussion during upcoing programs - MyNDTALK@aol.com 

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Nancy Kilgore, Author of  "The Girl In The Water: A True Story Of Sibling Abuse".  Listen to this thoughtful, truthful exchange between Dr. Brewer and 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. 

Dr Pamela Brewer talks with George Cappannelli - Co-Author of Do Not Go Quietly: A Guide to Living Consciously and Aging Wisely for People Who Weren't Born Yesterday - Listen to this warm, witty, uplifting, thoughtful conversation complete with resources for those who, as the authors say, "weren't born yesterday"!  No matter your age, you will find this program helpful, enriching and a great way to approach your life, today, tomorrow and for all your days.

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.

  Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with internationally known and respected literary activitist , E. Ethelbert Miller.  E.Ethelbert is the Board Chair of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS).  He is a board member of The Writer's Center and editor of Poet Lore magazine.  Since 1974, he has been the director of the African American Resource Center at Howard University.  Mr. Miller is the former chair of the Humanities Council of Washington, D.C. and a former core faculty member of the Bennington Writing Seminars at Bennington College.  What makes his tick?  What makes him write?  What does he share with all of us?  

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with F. Michael Higginbotham, author of Ghosts of Jim Crow: Ending Racism in Post-Racial America and the Wilson H. Elkins Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is also the author of Race Law: Cases, Commentary, and Questions.  "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 Hussein Obama?  

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Author, Priscilla Boos as she discusses her love and her grief and her recovery from the loss of her husband in "Meet Me at the Bakery: My Journey through Grief and Back to Life" As you follow this poignant story, you will find yourself moved and invigorated to live your best life - and to share Priscilla's story and book with those you care about.  

Join MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer for a conversation with the author of "Lemon Pie" - Dr. Amelia Jo Mitchell.  Dr. Mitchell has worked for the California Department of Mental Health and the California Department of Corrections.  For the past five years, she has counseled our military members and their families at various installations throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan.  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." 

  Join Dr. Pamela Brewer as she talks to Dr. James McLeary about his personal mission, "to provide a safe place for people to discover their brilliance and have the courage to live in it." Learn from this wise and personable man about the ways to identify your path and rejoice in it. "James was one of the designers and leaders in a 4-day training at Folsom Prison in Ca. which began in 2000. The workshop provides a behavioral-cognitive model for men to take accountability for their lives and begin to lead responsible lives."