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American Philanthropy & George Peabody (Patreon Sample) May 31, 2025

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George Peabody, known as the Father of American Philanthropy, donated 1/2 of his fortune throughout his life to education, feeding the needy, and fighting poverty. This episode dives into the history of the Peabody Education Fund, the first modern nonprofit started in the USA. There are also some interesting tidbits about earlier charitable groups and the history of nonprofits as well in this one.

This is the first 9 minutes of this week's Thursday Thistory, a weekly dive into psychological and cultural history for Patreon Members. Enjoy this sample! To hear each week's History episode go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain and consider becoming a supporter of the show.

Self-Growth Through Consciousness-Altering Techniques, with Masati May 30, 2025

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Many people value philosophical & spiritual approaches to trauma recovery, self-improvement, and breaking unhealthy patterns. My guest today is Masati, is the CEO & Founder of Xponential Intelligence Science, dedicated to the study and application of Dimensional Consciousness and shifting focus while suffering. He finds that reframing our emotions and evaluating where we place our attention helps to decrease suffering. Follow his work on https://thexicode.com/.

Grand View For Good is the charity-of-focus this month. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more.

Greek Mothers Never Die, with Rachel Suissa May 27, 2025

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Rachel Suissa is the writer & director of "Greek Mother's Never Die," a film with dramatic, romantic, and comedic elements which follows Ella, a young Greek American woman who finds that the spirit of her recently deceased mother continues to give her advice and life guidance. Rachel shares how she used her own Greek heritage and experience to tell a story about mother and daughter relationships, acceptance, and coming to a mutual appreciation of each other.

Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to support this month's nonprofit, as they seek to increase mental health advocacy and access to care.

Disciplined Listening with Forensic Interviewer Michael Reddington May 20, 2025

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Michael Reddington is a former private investigator and Forensic Interviewer. In his book "The Disciplined Listening Method," he describes lessons learned from conducting Interviews, and his belief that every conversation has hidden meaning and value, and that two people effectively communicating can meet both of their needs, and the role of empathy in motivational conversations. Follow his work at www.michaelreddington.com.

Visit www.grandviewforgood.org to see this month's highlighted charity, an organization advocating for mental health awareness and funding for those who cannot afford psychological treatment.

Monday Mental Tip: Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street? May 19, 2025

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Never give up! A little look at a social movement success, as Sesame Street appears to have been saved from cancellation. Each one of us can opt in or out of doing something to help with things we care about, and every contribution helps.

Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more about this month's highlighted nonprofit organization, helping raise community awareness and help access to care for those in need.

How A Clockwork Orange Impacted Behavioral Psychology May 15, 2025

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Thursday Thistory! Today we are diving into the history of the classic novel & movie "A Clockwork Orange," and the effect it had on public perceptions of Behavioral Psychology.

Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn about this month's highlighted nonprofit, working on public awareness of mental health and increasing access to care.

PTSD & Veterans with Dr Charlie Powell May 13, 2025

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Dr Charlie Powell helps military veterans dealing with PTSD and the stress of transitioning into civilian life. His experience as a decorated two war veteran and combat physician led him to confront his own Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as he learned that it could not simply be avoided. This led him to create a TV series. "Healing Heroes, No Mind Left Behind," (www.healingheroes.com), is a docuseries following the experience of six veterans navigating PTSD treatment and its effect on their day-to-day life.

Please visit and support our highlighted charity for this month, Grandview For Good, a nonprofit helping people without means to access treatment, and advocating for greater mental health literacy in our communities. www.grandviewforgood.org

Monday Mental Tip: Finding Barometers for your Mental Health May 12, 2025

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This week's tip focuses on finding measures for our own emotional & mental health. This can help to get the jump on a depressive, anxious, or other types of episodes that can drag down quality of life, or worse.

Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to check out this month's charity-of-focus, a wonderful organization helping people find access to mental health treatment.

The Gifts of My Fathers Madness with Author Natasha Williams May 06, 2025

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"The Parts of Him I Kept: The Gifts of My Father's Madness," is a new memoir by Author Natasha Williams. She opens up about living with a father who struggled with Schizophrenia and Psychosis his entire life. It is a story of hope, love, trauma, loss, and a look at the definition of terms like "normal," and "sanity." Natasha describes what she has learned about working with people who are doing their best with difficult limitations.

The charity of focus this month is Grandview For Good, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for mental health, and funding for those who cannot afford treatment.

Monday Mental Tip: When Someone You Love Comes Out May 05, 2025

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This past week I saw some interviews with Robert and Airyn De Niro, about their relationship and Robert De Niro's reaction to Airyn recently being outed as Trans by paparazzi. This led me to think about lessons I have learned from working with Transgendered People (and parents) about supportive and loving ways to respond to someone when they come out.

The charity-of-focus this month is Grand View for Good, a nonprofit formed to increase mental health awareness and find funding for those who cannot otherwise afford treatment. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more.

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