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How to Pick a Treatment Program with Marsha Stone Jul 29, 2023

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How should we go about picking a treatment program? For problems such as addiction, behavioral health, services for youth, adults, and so on...it can be intimidating to find a therapy or treatment option that meets our needs. Dwight and guest Marsha Stone are here to help.

Marsha Stone is CEO and Founder of Foundation Stone, a network of highly focused programs for individuals and families struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. She joins the show today to give tips and guidance for those trying to evaluate and select treatment options.

The Broken Brain's 2nd annual Live Broadcast in observance of International Overdose Awareness day is coming up on 8/31! Listen to the end of this episode and watch our social media for instructions on how to watch, listen, or even participate in the broadcast.

David Rosen loves Stories, Creativity, and...Pets? Jul 21, 2023

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David Rosen is a friend, a podcaster, musician, and about to release a comedy album where he sings with his pets. So naturally he is here, because we love fun people. They are fun after all. David's podcast, Piecing it Together, is focused on the elements of stories that are repeated and inspire new creativity, where he and his guest watch a new movie and highlight things that remind them of other films. Consider helping out the show at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain, or make a one time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/brokenbrain because I just remembered that exists.

David Richards, Author of The Lighthouse Keeper Jul 14, 2023

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David Richards joins the podcast to discuss his novel The Lighthouse Keeper, a journey through memory, mindfulness and trauma told from the point of view of a creative young man apprenticed to a lighthouse keeper. David's writing focuses on healing from trauma, confronting the past, and ultimately accepting ourselves.

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Proactive Community Mental Health with Briana Daniel Jul 10, 2023

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Briana Daniels is the Nursing Supervisor for the Spokane Regional Stabilization Center, a Crisis Center operated by Pioneer Human Services. She is here to tell us how her program follows through with mental health treatment for those at need, and as a diversion program to help those at risk for criminal justice involvement.

Participate in The Broken Brain Annual Overdose awareness LIVE broadcast August 31! Follow the socials for more details: www.facebook.com/breakabrain IG: @brainiacsahoy Twitter: @breakabrain

Dysfunctional Patterns Across the Spiderverse with Sharon Blady Jul 05, 2023

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Across The Spiderverse is sweeping the multiverse due to great storytelling and groundbreaking artistic style. Now Sharon & Dwight give it the Broken Brain treatment, analyzing elements of internal strife, dysfunctional coping patterns, control issues, and of course our old friend: Trauma. Enjoy this movie with us and break your brain around our discussion.

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Depictions of Weight in Media with Dalin Rowell Jun 30, 2023

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Depictions of weight in media are notoriously unhealthy, from unrealistic body-image to negative characterization of people who are larger or heavyset. Dallin Rowell joins the show to discuss the role of heavier weights in story and characters, the fat-advocacy movement, and specific examples of movies & television and how they present "fat" people.

Dalin Rowell is a film writer for Slash Film, and a regular contributor to the Broken Brain, cohost/reviewer of the Netflix series "Anne With an E." Follow her work at ; https://www.slashfilm.com/author/dalinrowell/

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Cognitive Behavioral Management of Pain & Opiate Addiction, with Marian Wilson Jun 14, 2023

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Marian Wilson, RN, PhD, joins the podcast to discuss her research into chronic pain, cognitive behavioral pain management strategies, and the interaction that pain patients have with opiate medication and opioid dependancy.

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Combining Psychiatry & Media with Dr Akeem Sule Jun 09, 2023

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Dr Akeem Sule is a Psychiatrist in Essex, UK, and founder of the Black Psychiatrists Culture Club, and is a specialist in medication, treatment, and the application of psychological theory to popular culture. He has done tons of work in the use of Hip-Hop as a tool to educate patients about their own mental health, and is now using TV & Movie storytelling to understand our own mental health. We discuss trauma, identity issues, toxic masculinity, racism, and much more.

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Transgender History with Sophie Edwards Jun 02, 2023

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Sophie Edwards is a returning guest to The Broken Brain. She is an author, vocal coach, and the creator of "We Have Always Existed," a YouTube series focused on historical accounts of Gender-Fluid and Transgender individuals throughout history.

Sophie joins me today to share stories from her research Transgendered people through history. Although open dialogue about Gender may feel new for many people, Gender Identity issues have been around since there has been human culture. Important Spoiler Alert: something being new to one does not make it new for all.

Today's episode is all about the understanding that people are people, no matter where or when they are.

Follow Sophie's work and learn more about vocal coaching for Trans Women at: sbedwards.gay, and follow her on IG @queer.trans.writer.sophie

Community & Found Family: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Sharon Blady May 23, 2023

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Sharon Blady joins to talk about the psychological elements of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. We discuss personal community building, trauma, the dynamic of found family and the tricky balance of improving relationships and self while still accepting things as they are.

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