Diagnosis of ADHD can lead to both hope and fear. Hope in the form of knowledge, self-acceptance, and increased understanding of ourselves. Fear due adjustment, new self-concept, and social stigma aimed at neurodiverse individuals, especially when there is a lack of useful information.  Alice Gendorn joins the show to help those diagnosed with ADHD and increase understanding of this form of neurodiversity. She shares theory and actionable steps to increase success with understanding, tips, insights, and finding strength in our identity, Join in the support &amp; fun that can be found in being a part of The Broken Brain team. Join the show Patreon, get bonus material and be a patron of the arts. www.patreon.com/brokenbrain. 

Diagnosis of ADHD can lead to both hope and fear. Hope in the form of knowledge, self-acceptance, and increased understanding of ourselves. Fear due adjustment, new self-concept, and social stigma aimed at neurodiverse individuals, especially when there is a lack of useful information.  Alice Gendorn joins the show to help those diagnosed with ADHD and increase understanding of this form of neurodiversity. She shares theory and actionable steps to increase success with understanding, tips, insights, and finding strength in our identity, Join in the support &amp; fun that can be found in being a part of The Broken Brain team. Join the show Patreon, get bonus material and be a patron of the arts. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>.

The ADHD Diagnosis Experience with Alice Gendron

Shari Corbitt returns to the show to discuss ongoing research into the dangers of chronic long-term use of Marijuana. With the legalization of recreational and medical cannabis, and the positive impact that it can have, some have leaned into chronic or daily use of high concentrate THC. In some cases individuals with high levels of long-term overuse are experiencing a psychotic break from reality, even those who have never had psychosis before. This alarming correlation needs further research, but is already observable in patients. Shari describes how this information is used in her work with patients with chronic pain and long-term medical needs. Get involved with The Broken Brain by joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain, get bonus materials and help keep the lights on. 

Shari Corbitt returns to the show to discuss ongoing research into the dangers of chronic long-term use of Marijuana. With the legalization of recreational and medical cannabis, and the positive impact that it can have, some have leaned into chronic or daily use of high concentrate THC. In some cases individuals with high levels of long-term overuse are experiencing a psychotic break from reality, even those who have never had psychosis before. This alarming correlation needs further research, but is already observable in patients. Shari describes how this information is used in her work with patients with chronic pain and long-term medical needs. Get involved with The Broken Brain by joining the Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>, get bonus materials and help keep the lights on.

Cannabis Induced Psychosis with Shari Corbitt

Marsha Stone

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. 

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.

How to Pick a Treatment Program with Marsha Stone

David Rosen

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 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>, or make a one time donation at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/brokenbrain</a> because I just remembered that exists.

David Rosen loves Stories, Creativity, and...Pets?

David Richards

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. Please consider supporting the program by becoming an official Brainiac at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain. 

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. Please consider supporting the program by becoming an official Brainiac at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>.

David Richards, Author of The Lighthouse Keeper

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

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: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/breakabrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/breakabrain</a> IG: @brainiacsahoy Twitter: @breakabrain

Proactive Community Mental Health with Briana Daniel

Across The Spiderverse is sweeping the multiverse due to great storytelling and groundbreaking artistic style. Now Sharon &amp; 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.  Support the program by joining the Brainiac team over at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain.

Across The Spiderverse is sweeping the multiverse due to great storytelling and groundbreaking artistic style. Now Sharon &amp; 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.  Support the program by joining the Brainiac team over at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>.

Dysfunctional Patterns Across the Spiderverse with Sharon Blady

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 &amp; 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/ Support the program by subscribing on Patreon, at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain, get bonus materials and be part of the Brainiac crew. 

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 &amp; 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 ;  <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/author/dalinrowell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.slashfilm.com/author/dalinrowell/</a> Support the program by subscribing on Patreon, at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>, get bonus materials and be part of the Brainiac crew.

Depictions of Weight in Media with Dalin Rowell

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.  If you would like to join the Broken Brain Patrons, help support the show and get cool bonus materials, hop on over to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain to sign up today!

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.  If you would like to join the Broken Brain Patrons, help support the show and get cool bonus materials, hop on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a> to sign up today!

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

Akeem Sule

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 &amp; Movie storytelling to understand our own mental health. We discuss trauma, identity issues, toxic masculinity, racism, and much more. For bonus materials, including video of this and other interviews, consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

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 &amp; Movie storytelling to understand our own mental health. We discuss trauma, identity issues, toxic masculinity, racism, and much more. For bonus materials, including video of this and other interviews, consider supporting the show at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>

Combining Psychiatry & Media with Dr Akeem Sule

A Psychology &amp; Psychotherapy podcast. Get a therapist's perspective  on a variety of topics, some silly and some self-helpy. the Broken Brain is an organized panel discussion, an hour (ish) of therapeutic POV for you.

It&#39;s like an big wet open mouth kiss for your mental heath

Dwight!

Anyone can find something to relate to with this podcast! Fun to listen to and very informing!

Refreshing look at mental health!

The Broken Brain™

Kevin Byrd

Kevin Byrd is a specialist in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. He runs a DBT program in Carmel, Indiana. He joined me to talk about his background in therapy, working with symptoms of high emotionality, stigma regarding Personality Disorders, and finding hope in the face of serious mental illness.  Check out his website at carmelpsychology.com 

<a href="http://www.carmelpsychology.com/dr.-byrd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Byrd</a> is a specialist in <a href="http://www.linehaninstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dialectical Behavioral Therapy</a>. He runs a DBT program in Carmel, Indiana. He joined me to talk about his background in therapy, working with symptoms of high emotionality, stigma regarding Personality Disorders, and finding hope in the face of serious mental illness.  Check out his website at <a href="http://www.carmelpsychology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carmelpsychology.com</a>

Kevin Byrd: DBT Therapist

 Polyvagal Trauma Theory, pioneered by Stephen Porges, is a powerful approach to trauma recovery that takes into account ways that the body stores traumatic emotional experiences.  Brittany Varney,  Stacy McKenzie, and Kristal James join us today to conduct a training on this theory and how it applies to trauma recovery.  This episode is a CEU training for the Aspire Group Therapy Practice in Northern Utah. 

<a href="http://www.elizabethbader.com/elizabethbadersblog/stephen-porges-polyvagal-theory-healing-trauma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Polyvagal Trauma Theory, pioneered by Stephen Porges</a>, is a powerful approach to trauma recovery that takes into account ways that the body stores traumatic emotional experiences.  Brittany Varney, <a href="https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Trauma+Awareness+and+Treatment+Center_Salt+Lake+City_Utah_48963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stacy McKenzie</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristal-james-b8372b37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristal James</a> join us today to conduct a training on this theory and how it applies to trauma recovery.  This episode is a CEU training for the Aspire Group Therapy Practice in Northern Utah.

Polyvagal Theory of Trauma

Podcast-Mini 3: Talking about Suicide

Joel Manwill

Joel Manwill is a member of the Aspire Group of Mental Health Professionals, the Group Practice that  I am also a part of.  He is also a highly experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist, working with sensory processing disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, and other health concerns related to sensory processing.  This is a training Joel did for our team of therapists, in which he discusses over and under sensitive disorders, sensory seeking and sensory avoidant behavior. 

<a href="http://aspireut.com/therapists/joel-manwill-motr-l.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Manwill</a> is a member of the <a href="http://aspireut.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aspire Group of Mental Health Professionals</a>, the Group Practice that <a href="https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Dwight_Hurst_CMHC,SSW_Layton_Utah_97297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I</a> am also a part of.  <a href="http://aspireut.com/therapists/joel-manwill-motr-l.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">He is also a highly experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist, working with sensory processing disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, and other health concerns related to sensory processing. </a> This is a training Joel did for our team of therapists, in which he discusses over and under sensitive disorders, sensory seeking and sensory avoidant behavior.

Sensory Seeking & Avoidance by Joel Manwill

Janet Mitchell

A Rerun of one of our most popular training episodes: Another wonderful training at Aspire for Continuing Education Units (CEU) to help all of us counselors keep our licenses. This one is by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Janet Mitchell.  Janet is an expert in the area of Self Care, which is defined as the ability to increase, improve, and maintain mental health through a healthy lifestyle. More than just a reminder to exercise and eat right, Janet has created some tools and techniques to help us to identify which areas of our life will increase our ability to zone into a meditative or mindful place of health. 

A Rerun of one of our most popular training episodes: Another wonderful training at Aspire for Continuing Education Units (CEU) to help all of us counselors keep our licenses. This one is by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Janet Mitchell.  Janet is an expert in the area of Self Care, which is defined as the ability to increase, improve, and maintain mental health through a healthy lifestyle. More than just a reminder to exercise and eat right, Janet has created some tools and techniques to help us to identify which areas of our life will increase our ability to zone into a meditative or mindful place of health.

Self Care by Janet Mitchell

We have been focusedon self confidence a LOT lately on the Broken Brain, and I found this recording of Mike Fitch and I discussing the clinical elements of confidence, what role it plays, and how mental illness can impact it.  We discuss the differences between self-esteem, self-worth, and other forms of self-lovin' (self-loving for oyu search engines out there).

We have been focusedon self confidence a LOT lately on the Broken Brain, and I found this recording of Mike Fitch and I discussing the clinical elements of confidence, what role it plays, and how mental illness can impact it.  We discuss the differences between self-esteem, self-worth, and other forms of self-lovin' (self-loving for oyu search engines out there).

Self-Confidence: Clinical Considerations 

 My friend Jeri joins the podcast to discuss Imposter Phenomenon, and the genesis of that term within psychotherapy. Imposter Phenomenon has been used since the 1970s and is a name for a specific type of anxiety and intellectual self-doubt.  Jeri Young is a friend, a colleague, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Mind-Body Bridging, Chronic Pain management, and a bunch of other cool stuff.  ALSO, you should totes click on this sentence to READ this cool paper about Imposter Phenomenon by Clance &amp; Imes.

<a href="https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Victoria_Jerilyn_Young_MSW,LCSW_Layton_Utah_160233" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My friend Jeri</a> joins the podcast to discuss Imposter Phenomenon, and the genesis of that term within psychotherapy. Imposter Phenomenon has been used since the 1970s and is a name for a specific type of anxiety and intellectual self-doubt. <a href="https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Victoria_Jerilyn_Young_MSW,LCSW_Layton_Utah_160233" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jeri Young is a friend, a colleague, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Mind-Body Bridging, Chronic Pain management, and a bunch of other cool stuff. </a> <a href="http://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ALSO, you should totes click on this sentence to READ this cool paper about Imposter Phenomenon by Clance &amp; Imes.</a>

Imposter Phenomenon & Self-Doubt

Guy Macpherson

Guy Macpherson is the founder of the Trauma Therapist Project a fellow podcaster, and an expert on early childhood mental illness, trauma, and somatic sensory psychotherapy. He joins me today to discuss pointers for therapists learning to deal with trauma, the prevalence of trauma within mental illness, and treatment techniques.  I can already tell Guy will be a good friend of the show, hear his first Broken Brain interview right here, right now. Also give him a listen on his podcast, The Trauma Therapist Podcast, and check out his website and FaceBook Group.

<a href="http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guy Macpherson is the founder of the Trauma Therapist Project</a> a <a href="http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fellow podcaster</a>, and an expert on early childhood mental illness, trauma, and somatic sensory psychotherapy. He joins me today to discuss pointers for therapists learning to deal with trauma, the prevalence of trauma within mental illness, and treatment techniques.  I can already tell Guy will be a good friend of the show, hear his first Broken Brain interview right here, right now. <a href="http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Also give him a listen on his podcast, The Trauma Therapist Podcast,</a> and check out his <a href="http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/westcoasttraumaproject/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FaceBook Group.</a>

Trauma Therapy with Guy Macpherson

You know what's hard? Managing your weight, fitness, and physical health is hard. Whether you need to loose weight, get yourself to eat healthier, or have a dangerous eating disorder, finding a solution isn't easy.  Virtually all weight management plans (by themselves) have been demonstrated to be ineffective. Using principles of psychology, addiction recovery, and cognitive-behavioral therapy can help with weight and eating related problems, because these approaches look at the underlying causes of the problems.  Kwentin Kemp is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of The Greater U, a program dedicated to effective physical and mental treatment of weight related health problems. He and Chris Tittle join me today to discuss this tricky problem through the lens of mental health.  Also, check out Charles Duhigg's book that we talk about in the discussion, if you want to...

You know what's hard? Managing your weight, fitness, and physical health is hard. Whether you need to loose weight, get yourself to eat healthier, or have a dangerous eating disorder, finding a solution isn't easy. <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/weight-loss-most-commercial-programs-cant-show-long-term-success-study-exposes-25b-1871122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Virtually all weight management plans (by themselves) have been demonstrated to be ineffective.</a> Using principles of psychology, addiction recovery, and cognitive-behavioral therapy can help with weight and eating related problems, because these approaches look at the underlying causes of the problems.  <a href="http://thegreateru.com/team#kwint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kwentin Kemp</a> is a licensed professional counselor and <a href="http://thegreateru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the founder of The Greater U, a program dedicated to effective physical and mental treatment of weight related health problems.</a> He and Chris Tittle join me today to discuss this tricky problem through the lens of mental health.  Also, check out <a href="http://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Duhigg's book</a> that we talk about in the discussion, if you want to...

Psychological Weight Management

Candice Christiansen

A Broken Brain Classic Rerun! Our Good Buddy Candice Christiansen (owner and Clinical Director of Namaste Center for Healing) joins us to talk trauma, addiction, recovery, and healing. We discuss EDMR, Cognitive Therapy, Exposure, and BOTH of our dogs. 

A Broken Brain Classic Rerun! Our Good Buddy Candice Christiansen (owner and Clinical Director of Namaste Center for Healing) joins us to talk trauma, addiction, recovery, and healing. We discuss EDMR, Cognitive Therapy, Exposure, and BOTH of our dogs.

Trauma Treatment & Recovery with Candice Christiansen

Karly Beaumont, head of the Core Temp Arts Network of podcasts, podcaster, and pop culture expert, joins me to discuss the dynamics of relationship repair that are presented in the quirky and highly metaphorical movie "The One I Love." This film depicts a live action visualization of the different parts of our personalities in the process of repairing damaged relationships, and asking ourselves questions about the survivability of love.  Follow Karly on Twitter @karlyvision, or check out her podcast work on the shows "Talking Shondaland," "That Pop This Life," and "TV Ate My Brain." 

<a href="https://twitter.com/thatpopthislife?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karly Beaumont,</a> head of the <a href="http://coretemparts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Core Temp Arts Network</a> of podcasts, podcaster, and pop culture expert, joins me to discuss the dynamics of relationship repair that are presented in the quirky and highly metaphorical movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2756032/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The One I Love."</a> This film depicts a live action visualization of the different parts of our personalities in the process of repairing damaged relationships, and asking ourselves questions about the survivability of love.  Follow Karly on Twitter @karlyvision, or check out her podcast work on the shows "<a href="http://coretemparts.com/category/podcast/talking-shondaland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talking Shondaland</a>," "<a href="http://coretemparts.com/category/podcast/that-pop-this-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That Pop This Life</a>," and "<a href="http://coretemparts.com/category/podcast/tv-ate-my-brain-pod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TV Ate My Brain</a>."

Relationship Repair and The One I Love

Bernadette &amp; Andrew Peirce are a wonderful couple who do a movie podcast (the AB Film Review), and are just fun and cool people. We got together to discuss the dynamic of psychological burnout, a condition that affects physical and mental health, as well as the economy. Andrew has worked in the Veterinary Nursing industry, and Bernie has provided addiction recovery and crisis stabilization services within Mental Health Treatment facilities. They are both acutely aware of the reality of mental health and burnout needs upon individuals and society. We discuss stigma of mental health treatment, acceptance of self, finding an outlet, and avoiding falling off the cliff of burnout. 

<a href="http://abfilmreview.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bernadette &amp; Andrew Peirce are a wonderful couple who do a movie podcast (the AB Film Review)</a>, and are just fun and cool people. We got together to discuss the dynamic of psychological burnout, a condition that affects physical and mental health, as well as the economy. Andrew has worked in the Veterinary Nursing industry, and Bernie has provided addiction recovery and crisis stabilization services within Mental Health Treatment facilities. They are both acutely aware of the reality of mental health and burnout needs upon individuals and society. We discuss stigma of mental health treatment, acceptance of self, finding an outlet, and avoiding falling off the cliff of burnout.

Psychological Burnout: Minding the Cliff

Talking to Candice at Namaste Center for Healing, we were planning to do some nonsense throw away discussion about another topic, but we landed on talking about treatment for individuals with sexual offenses, pedophiliac desires, and compulsive sexual thoughts.  Candice operates a preventative treatment program for those with invasive, unwanted sexual desires towards children. This is a difficult and controversial topic within the world of treatment, so give us a listen as we take a stab at it. 

<a href="http://namasteadvice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talking to Candice at Namaste Center for Healing</a>, we were planning to do some nonsense throw away discussion about another topic, but we landed on talking about treatment for individuals with sexual offenses, pedophiliac desires, and compulsive sexual thoughts.  <a href="http://namasteadvice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candice</a> operates a preventative treatment program for those with invasive, unwanted sexual desires towards children. This is a difficult and controversial topic within the world of treatment, so give us a listen as we take a stab at it.

Sex Offender Treatment with Candice Christiansen

Mike returns to talk more about relationships, particularly those colored by estrangement and difficult problems. To do this, we use the Icelandic film "Rams," from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, available on Netflix.  As always, our cover art is up for guesses, which one of these gentlemen is Dwight, and which is Mike?

<a href="http://warmachinehorse.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike</a> returns to talk more about relationships, particularly those colored by estrangement and difficult problems. To do this, we use the Icelandic film "<a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rams</a>," from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, available on Netflix.  As always, our cover art is up for guesses, which one of these gentlemen is Dwight, and which is Mike?

Rams & Family Estrangement

My interview from a couple years back with Dr. Ron Llewellyn, psychologist and trauma recovery expert. A good friend, college professor, expert clinician and author. Enjoy Ron's interview and then click over to see him  speak on Trauma Recovery on this YOUTUBE VIDEO.

My interview from a couple years back with <a href="http://www.livingwaterscounselingllc.com/news.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Ron Llewellyn</a>, psychologist and trauma recovery expert. A good friend, college professor, expert clinician and author. Enjoy Ron's interview and then click over to see him <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=2&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjjxrq46srUAhUBzGMKHbH2DDYQtwIIMjAB&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzvaK8kZN2KA&amp;usg=AFQjCNFx_FjNa3IIvFgaY4YIUuiBO2uxiw&amp;sig2=nHx6N1eMGM7LXghPIDsphw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> speak on Trauma Recovery on this YOUTUBE VIDEO.</a>

Trauma Narratives

Rachel Grant joins me today to discuss her program for recovery from sexual abuse. A survivor and thriver of her own abuse experience, Rachel has trained and worked to become a highly educated and qualified recovery coach. She opens up with me about her experience, recovery, and the techniques she uses to help people work through the recovery process.  Check out Rachel's program online at: rachelgrantcoaching.com, or click on rachelgrantcoaching.com/checklist to get her free instructions for recovery.

<a href="rachelgrantcoaching.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Grant</a> joins me today to discuss her program for recovery from sexual abuse. A survivor and thriver of her own abuse experience, Rachel has trained and worked to become a highly educated and qualified recovery coach. She opens up with me about her experience, recovery, and the techniques she uses to help people work through the recovery process.  Check out Rachel's program online at: <a href="http://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelgrantcoaching.com,</a> or click on <a href="http://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com/checklist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelgrantcoaching.com/checklist to get her free instructions for recovery.</a>

Neurological Techniques for Abuse Recovery

Raney Mills Keiley rejoins us after her long sabbatical to field your questions. Mike and I assist by making dumb jokes as she answers your questions about tricky family communication with a needy or controlling parent, and whether or not therapists are emotionally bulletproof enough that we are impervious to freaking out. Plus we fondly recall the time she made us make tinfoil statues of ourselves in an Art Therapy group.  Make sure to ask your questions for our panels of therapists at #askatherapist on twitter, or tweet at me @breakabrain, or just shoot me an email at dwighthurst@gmail.com.

<a href="http://www.raneydaytherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raney Mills Keiley rejoins us after her long sabbatical</a> to field your questions. <a href="https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Michael_J_Fitch_CMHC,SSW_Layton_Utah_121554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike</a> and I assist by making dumb jokes as she answers your questions about tricky family communication with a needy or controlling parent, and whether or not therapists are emotionally bulletproof enough that we are impervious to freaking out. Plus we fondly recall the time she made us make tinfoil statues of ourselves in an Art Therapy group.  Make sure to ask your questions for our panels of therapists at #askatherapist on twitter, or tweet at me @breakabrain, or just shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:dwighthurst@gmail.com">dwighthurst@gmail.com</a>.

Ask A Therapist 6: Family Communication & Not Freaking Out

Kathleen returns to help me talk about how to support your loved ones with traumatic experiences. We discuss the  are the important Do's and Dont's of working with family and friends with a history of trauma, abuse, or PTSD. Be sure to listen to Kathleen's wonderful Podcast On The Blue Couch for talk about trauma, psychology, The Walking Dead, and much more!

<a href="http://www.onthebluecouch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kathleen</a> returns to help me talk about how to support your loved ones with traumatic experiences. We discuss the  are the important Do's and Dont's of working with family and friends with a history of trauma, abuse, or PTSD. <a href="http://www.onthebluecouch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be sure to listen to Kathleen's wonderful Podcast On The Blue Couch for talk about trauma, psychology, The Walking Dead, and much more!</a>

Loved Ones & PTSD

Happy Father's Day from the Broken Brain!  Dave Hart from Pop Culture Case Study returns to talk with me about being a dude. We discuss the complex psychological issues inherent to being a man in our culture, and our impressions of the psychological impact of the documentary "The Mask You Live In." by the Representation Project. Check out the documentary on Netflix or Amazon, and follow their Facebook page for ongoing discussion about this important topic. Follow Dave on Twitter, and listen to his podcast people! 

Happy Father's Day from the Broken Brain!  <a href="http://popculturecasestudy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Hart from Pop Culture Case Study</a> returns to talk with me about being a dude. We discuss the complex psychological issues inherent to being a man in our culture, and our impressions of the psychological impact of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3983674/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the documentary "The Mask You Live In."</a> by the <a href="http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Representation Project.</a> Check out the <a href="http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">documentary</a> on Netflix or Amazon, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMaskYouLiveIn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow their Facebook page</a> for ongoing discussion about this important topic. <a href="https://twitter.com/pccasestudy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Dave on Twitter</a>, and <a href="http://popculturecasestudy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen to his podcast people! </a>

Psychology of Masculinity & review of "The Mask You Live In" 

Dave Hart

This is a throw back session from 2016, when Dave Hart (of www.followingfilms.com ) and I sat down to discuss what a psychological tool for healing that gratitude can become. I am replaying it now because it is USA Thanksgiving in the USA, where I live, so gratitude was on my mind.  Gratitude is good for you! What better time to talk about this again than the USA Thanksgiving, which happens this week. And what better CoHost for this topic than the honey-drippingly sweet  Guru of Gratitude himself, David Hart! We discuss the use of purposeful gratitude, going deeper than meme culture positivity, the application of Acceptance, and much more! Sit around our virtual Thanksgiving table and pass the virtual potatoes, won't you?  

This is a throw back session from 2016, when Dave Hart (of <a href="http://www.followingfilms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.followingfilms.com</a> ) and I sat down to discuss what a psychological tool for healing that gratitude can become. I am replaying it now because it is USA Thanksgiving in the USA, where I live, so gratitude was on my mind.  Gratitude is good for you! What better time to talk about this again than the USA Thanksgiving, which happens this week. And what better CoHost for this topic than the honey-drippingly sweet <a href="http://letterboxd.com/pccasestudy/list/movies-recommended-on-pop-culture-case-study/likes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guru of Gratitude</a> himself, <a href="http://popculturecasestudy.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Hart!</a> We discuss the use of purposeful gratitude, going deeper than meme culture positivity, the application of Acceptance, and much more! Sit around our virtual Thanksgiving table and pass the virtual potatoes, won't you?

Psychological Use of Gratitude with Dave Hart

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