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Connections between Analysis, Psychotherapy, Shamanism, and Relativity with Dr Deborah Bryon Jul 30, 2024

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Dr Deborah Bryon is a Psychologist, Jungian Psychoanalyst, and Author. Her new book "Time and Trauma in Analytical Psychology and Psychotherapy: The Wisdom of Andean Shamanism," focuses on the things she learned while simultaneously studying Jungian Analysis and the teachings of Andean Shamans. She shares insights into the relativity of time from an internal, emotional perspective, particularly when trauma is involved.

Monday Mental Tip Ideas For Mania Jul 29, 2024

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This Monday's Mental Tip is focused on a few ideas for dealing with Manic or Hypomanic episodes for those of us with Bipolar, Bipolar II, or some serious bouts of impulsivity with ADHD.

Plan to listen or join the 3rd annual Broken Brain Live Feed for Opiate Overdose Awareness. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for details.

Patreon Sample: Blue Light & Suicide Prevention Jul 26, 2024

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WARNING this episode is about suicide, although it is not graphic.

This is the first 7 minutes of this week's dive into mental health history for the Patreon members.

In 2003 subway companies around the world installed blue LED lights in their terminals, based on the belief that it has a calming influence, and will discourage suicidal individuals from attempting to jump onto the tracks. But is the research really there ot justify this choice? And is it enough? This week's dive into mental health history is all about these questions.

Remember this month's highlighted charity: www.munchausensyndrome.com. Also everyone is invited to watch or join the 5 hour live-stream event on Thursday 8/29. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for information and links.

Navigating Teenage Challenges with Kevin Baker Jul 23, 2024

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The percentage of young people dealing with anxiety and depression is at an all time high. Teenagers deal with massive physiological & psychological development, major educational goals, and complicated social experiences. Social media, economic shifts, and societal complexity add elements new too many parents.

Kevin Baker is a Certified Life Coach who specializes in adolescence. He works to empower teenagers to disrupt negative and self-destructive thought patterns and increase health, happiness, and self-acceptance.

The charity of focus this month is Munchausen Syndrome, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education about the terrible realities of medical child abuse. For new Patreon members joining in July, 50% of their contributions will go to this organization each month. Goto munchausensyndrome.com to learn more.

Monday Mental Tip: What If I Can't Afford Therapy? Jul 22, 2024

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Monday Mental Tip! Some ideas about looking for therapy or supportive psychological help when funding is an obstacle.

Patreon Sample: Advocacy Burnout Jul 19, 2024

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Thursday weekly Thistory lessons appear in the Patrons-only podcast feed, and the rest of y'all get the first 5 minutes of the episode here on the main feed.

Today's history dive is looking into the burnout of those in nonprofit, human services, education, and healthcare. Some general history of burnout itself, its labelling and research, and applying this to the way it affects those who help.

To support the show and give 50% of your donation to charities highlighted on the show, go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain or www.dwighthurst.com/support

Telling the Story of Murder and Suicide of a Sibling with Brianna Benjamin Jul 16, 2024

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WARNING: This episode contains a true story of child abuse, murder, and suicide, told by a member of the family within which it happened. Please listen with caution and awareness of your own mental health needs.

Brianna Benjamin is no stranger to The Broken Brain Podcast. Bri & Chris Revill frequently help out with live events, guest on episodes, and are my behind-the-scenes partners in all things podcasting. More than that Bri is a great friend and a strong mental health advocate.

This episode is an honor for me to record, and for you to hear. Bri has never told this story publicly, and today she offers us her vulnerability and courage to tell us the tragic story of the death of her siblings. Bri grew up in an abusive home. During her childhood her brother murdered their sister and then killed himself. Bri shared the details and events of that time, about life immediately afterwards, and of her mental health and trauma recovery work. Listen to hear how she survived and built the wonderful life and family that she has today. She is a true example of hope and courage.

Monday Mental Tip: Watch out for Normal! Jul 15, 2024

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This week's quick mental health tip is all about the word normal, a tricky word to say, to ourselves and others, due to its tricky set of definitions. A look into the power of terminology on our psychological health.

Patreon Sample: Slipping on a Banana Peel Jul 11, 2024

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A sample of this week's Patrons-Only feature, looking at the psychology of humor and jokes, and also the history of why Slipping on a Banana Peel is so super funny...or once was?

Being Well or Getting Well with Jason Shiers Jul 09, 2024

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Jason Shier is a Psychotherapist who specializes in somatic technique and internal emotional processes. He uses individually focused treatment, moving away from pathology or problem-based healthcare. Join us for our discussion of inner healing, modern therapy, and the pros and cons of diagnostic labels and programmatic approaches.

The Charity of Focus this month is Munchausen Syndrome, a nonprofit focused on education of medical child abuse. 1/2 of your donation will go to this organization each month if you join Patreon within July, and will continue as long as you are a supporter of the show. You can also go to www.munchausensyndrome.com to learn more or donate directly.

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