The Broken Brain

Latest Episodes:

Monday Mental Tip: How To Use Online Self-Tests Dec 09, 2024

Show notes

Online self-assessment tests are huge online. They can be a great tool in our own health management and improvement, but we have to use them the correct way.

Psychological Bits of "A Christmas Carol" Dec 05, 2024

Show notes

A dive into a few psychological elements of the story "A Christmas Carol." a story that has been popular for 181 years, probably for a reason.

To hear history episodes like this every week, along with other bonus materials, consider donating to the Broken Brain Patreon, at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

The charity-of-focus for this month is Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing advocacy for Trans individuals in Prince Edward Island & surrounding areas. Follow their work at www.peitn.com

Migraine Treatment & Brain Health, with Dr Sui Wong Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

Dr Sui Wong is Neurological Ophthalmologist, direct care specialist in Migraine treatment, and Author. She was kind enough to join me to discuss proactive healthy behavior for the health of the brain, finding hope with neurological disorders, and the use of mindfulness.

Go to www.peitn.com to visit our highlighted charity for December. The PEI Transgender Network provides education, fundraising, and advocacy for Trans people in Prince Edward Island & the surrounding area.

Dr Mark Sullivan on Individualized Medical Treatment Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

Mark Sullivan MD is an Internal Medical Physician providing individual and family care at the North Virginia Family Practice. He believes in individual empowerment through relationship building and listening to patients. Like me he is dedicated to putting the patient in the driver's seat of their own healthcare. Follow his practice at www.nvafamilypractice.com

Our charity-of-focus for December is the PEI Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing support and advocacy to Trans individuals living in Prince Edward Island and the surrounding areas. Go to www.peitn.com to learn more and support their great work.

Monday Mental Tip: Define Your Sobriety Dec 02, 2024

Show notes

What is sobriety? For those working with Compulsion or Addiction, one of the most important elements of health is finding your own goals and measures of success. Developing an individual definition of sobriety is an often overlooked but useful tool in this process.

Patreon Sample: Marion Stokes & Thousands of VHS Tapes Nov 28, 2024

Show notes

Marion Stokes was a political & civil rights activist, television professional, librarian, and someone who absolutely followed her passions. From 1976 to 2012 she recorded TV for every waking hour of the day, ending up with 74,000 VHS tapes loaded with history of the evolution of news, entertainment, talk shows, and US culture. Why would she do this, and what has it contributed?

To hear full episodes diving into psychological history every Thursday, consider becoming a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

Train Your Amygdala with Anna Housley Jester Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

As the former Director of Content for Sesame Street, Anna Housley Juster knows the psychoeducation and mental health needs of children. As a child & adolescent therapist and author, she has continued to teach children and parents the skills of emotional regulation. She discusses these needs and her new children's book, "How To Train Your Amygdala." Follow her work at www.annahousleyjuster.com

Follow her work at www.annahousleyjuster.com

Monday Mental Tip: Personal Traditions Nov 25, 2024

Show notes

The holidays are upon us! Look out!

Traditions & holidays can be a joy, a burden, or even kinda meh. Forging personal traditions can help to deepen joy, reduce burden, or make it less meh and a bit more yeah.

Please check out the charity-of-focus for November while there is still some November left. The Because Organization helps people in the Philadelphia area who have survived and emerged from situations of human trafficking, to find jobs, health, and stability. Those who join the Patreon this final week of the month will have half of their monthly donation sent to The Because Organization as long as they are patrons of the show. You can also get involved or donate directly to them at: www.becauseorganization.org

Healing Breath Work, with Samantha Skelly Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

Samantha Skelly is an Master Breathwork Facilitator, Author, and the Founder & CEO of Pause Breathwork. She teaches others how to use breath as a powerful tool for stress management, emotional processing, and trauma recovery. Follow her work at www.pausebreathwork.com

Remember to follow and support The Because Organization, this month's highlighted charity, a Philadelphia based nonprofit helping survivors of human trafficking, at www.becauseorganization.org

Monday Mental Tip: Positive Deviancy Nov 18, 2024

Show notes

This week's mental health tip is about Positive Deviancy: an interesting concept and a way to find a solution that already exists, but is flying under the radar.

Go to www.becauseorganization.org to support this month's charity-of-focus, helping survivors of human trafficking.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected