Building A Better Man - Dr. William Seymour 
In Building a Better Man , Dr. William Seymour joins his colleagues in working to understand the external forces that impinge on the developmental experiences of boys/men and broadens the scope of inquiry into their behavior by reviewing a range of external societal forces that contribute to the problems. Clinicians and group leaders will find that the approach laid out in Building a Better Man leaves clients feeling understood more than judged, which provides a different motivation for change and can set treatment on an entirely different and infinitely more productive path.  If you are interested in participating in the building of a better man - don't miss this conversation!


MyNDTALK Building A Better Man

Daughters, Dads and Grief 

Losing a father can be wrenching. This is an insightful conversation with authors Dr. Donna DiCello and Dr.Lorraine Mangione as they tell the story of the strong connections they each experienced with their dads along with some of the stories of other women they included in 'Daughters, Dads and Grief' . Stories from 50 women offer glimpses into the many aspects of the father/daughter relationships that are warm and nurturing, sometimes complicated and conflicted, and always solid and enduring. The Italian American women interviewed ultimately find great peace and meaning in the on-going relationship with their fathers, even after death. Daughters, Dads, and the Path Through Grief helps in the understanding of some of the many faceted ways to live through grief.

MyNDTALK - Daughters, Dads and Grief

 Emotional Survival for Caregivers: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs

Caring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice--Dr. Jacobs helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. Jacobs urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make and emphasizes the need for clear communication within the family. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. Perhaps it is time to stop trying to do more than you can - and make a decision to do what you are able. 


MyNDTALK - Emotional Survival for Caregivers: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs

Now Everyone Will Know : Maggie Kniep

Maggie's young marriage shatters when her "perfect" husband--a star editor at The Wall Street Journal--is diagnosed with and dies of AIDS, leaving her with two young children in a city electrified by
paranoia about the new epidemic. Devastated by his betrayal, Maggie struggles to protect herself and her children from stigma, keeping the circumstances of her husband's death a secret for nearly twenty-five years. It is only when a journey of self-discovery aligns with her child  ren's coming of age and a new world of sexual tolerance that she can finally embrace the truth and set herself free.


MyNDTALK - Now Everyone Will Know - Maggie Kniep

Freedom Radio and TV - Ralph L. Crowder 

Filmmaker, author, speaker and parent - Ralph Crowder works daily to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Ralph is dedicated to the creation of media products created by for and about African Americans. You can learn more about Ralph's work by going to www.freedomradioandtv.com


MyNDTALK - Freedom Radio and TV - Ralph L. Crowder

Free2Be - James Robinson 

James Robinson, Founder and Executive Director of Free2Be.org in
Hunstville, Alabama joins MyNDTALK for a candid conversation about
his life as a gay, white male, his work to provide services to the
LGBTQ community and the realities of life for many LGBTQ persons -
particularly living in the "Bible Belt".


MyNDTALK - Free2Be - James Robinson

Racism and The Labor Movements - Bill Fletcher

Jr. Bill Fletcher, Jr., Racial Justice, Labor and International Activist
Even in today's world - the issue of Unions remains the life blood of
many, and the bain of existence to others. Learn about the history of
labor organizations - initially conceived to advocate for and protect
... whom? Is the "history" we "know", the history that's true?! Bill
Fletcher, Jr. - a lifelong advocate and activist - shares the facts
and nuances so many of us know little about.


MyNDTALK - Racism and The Labor Movements - Bill Fletcher

MyNDTALK - LIVIN' in the SHADE: Dr. Eric L. Johnson & Akili Uchenna

More often than not, the relationships between fathers and sons impact the understanding that many males develop about notions of manhood. Even when a man's father has not been present in a way that meets his expectations, his understanding of what it means to be a man is impacted either by the noted absence or the perceived relationship inadequacies. In such cases, men are faced painfully with only two choices: Extend an unhealthy and unhappy notion of manhood or do the work that heals his heart and soul in a way that makes him better. However, when men have positive and healthy relationships with their fathers, they have the opportunity to grow from their father's successes and learn from his mistakes. No father and son relationship can be called perfect and as a result, there are always things that can be improved, even after one of them is gone." Father and son, Eric & Akili, discuss their relationship with honesty, humor, insight and thoughtfulness. Their conversation is a powerful one that should be heard by all.

MyNDTALK  -  Living In The Shade - Dr. Eric Johnson and Akili Uchenna

MyNDTALK - Selective Mutism - Dr. Veronica Raggi

Selective mutism (SM), is best understood as a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child or adolescent's inability to speak in one or more social settings (e.g., at school, in public places, with adults) despite being able to speak comfortably in other settings(e.g., at home with family). Today, MyNDTALK is joined by Dr. Veronica Raggi of Alvord, Baker & Associates (Rockville, MD) to discuss what selective mutism is and is not.

MyNDTALK - Selective Mutism - Dr. Veronica Raggi

MyNDTALK - Grandparents As Parents - Sylvie de Toledo

Dr. Pamela Brewer talks with Sylvie de Toledo - Founder of Grandparents As Parents (www.grandparentsasparents.org) and two members of the organization, Sharon Jarkoff and Jacqueline Laird.  Grandparents becoming parents affects many women - many people. Listen to 3 stories about how to manage this complicated, multi-level relationship between grandparent, parent and grandchild.

MyNDTALK - Grandparents As Parents - Sylvie de Toledo

MyNDTALK - The Eye of a Storm - Dr. Eyal Muscal and Jeff Bekos

The Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance envisions a new model of care that is truly multidisciplinary and collaborative across medical specialties including neurology, rheumatology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, immunology, pediatrics, internal medicine, rehabilitation medicine, infectious disease and allied specialties including nursing, clinical social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy. All of these specialties play a critical role in the treatment and recovery of people with autoimmune encephalitis (AE).

A new model of care will require knowledge from many sources: from clinicians who care for patients with this illness, from scientists conducting basic and clinical research, and from patients with AE and their families. Advancing our understanding of and treatment for AE depends on collaboration among all of these sources.

MyNDTALK - In The Eye of a Storm - Dr. Eyal Muscal and Jeff Bekos

MyNDTALK - Loving Bravely – Dr. Alexander H. Solomon
20 Lessons of Self-Discovery...

Psychologist, professor and relationship expert Alexandra H. Solomon, author of Loving Bravely, joins Dr. Brewer to introduce and discuss the idea of relational self-awareness. Dr. Solomon says 'real love starts with you. In order to attract a life partner and build a
healthy intimate relationship, you must first become a good partner to yourself.' Dr. Solomon discusses ways to explore and commit to your emotional and psychological well-being so you can be ready, resilient and confident in love.

MyNDTALK - Loving Bravely – Dr. Alexander H. Solomon

MyNDTALK - Girl Walks Out of a Bar -  Lisa F. Smith

Girl Walks Out of a Bar explores Smith's formative years, her decade of alcohol and drug abuse, divorce, and her road to recovery. In this darkly comic and wrenchingly honest story, Smith describes how her circumstances conspired with her predisposition to depression and self-medication in an environment ripe for addiction to flourish. When her close-knit group of high-achieving friends celebrate the end of their grueling workdays with alcohol-fueled nights at the city's clubs and summer weekends partying at the beach the feel-good times can spiral wildly out of control. ... Beneath the façade of success lies the reality of addiction.

MyNDTALK - Girl Walks Out of a Bar -  Lisa F. Smith

MyNDTALK - It Didn't Start With You - Dr. Mark Wolynn 

Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains--but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited--that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. Dr. Mark Wolynn discuss It Didn't Start With You which builds on the work of so many esteemed clinicians. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood.

MyNDTALK - It Didn't Start With You - Dr. Mark Wolynn

MyNDTALK - Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror - Helena Grace Donald

You CAN change the negative ways in which you view yourself! You CAN help others to do the same! This conversation is for every girl and every woman who has looked in the mirror and criticized her own reflection; for every girl who has ever compared herself negatively to others; for every girl who has ever thought of dieting; and for every girl who is already struggling with negative body image issues and unhealthy eating habits. This conversation is for every parent of a girl, for every teacher of a girl...this conversation... is for everyone...

This is Helena's brutally honest story of how she overcame the battle with her own body and went from miserable and self-hating to absolutely loving the skin she's in! Still in her early twenties, Helena completely relates to her fellow young women in the most loving and supportive way.

MyNDTALK - Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror - Helena Grace Donald

MyNDTALK - Learning to Kiss - Eve Megargel

A startling, nuanced memoir that delves beyond the current news headlines to reveal what happens when autism and pain collide. It is an unflinching portrait of a nonverbal young man with autism named Billy who responds to his overwhelming litany of medical issues with courage, grit, and a steely determination to communicate. Now 25, Billy is an independent communicator, artist and yogi. He has been the subject of a documentary film as well as several news articles."
For more information - go to www.VoiceColors.org -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MyNDTALKwithDr.Pamel/26c06323d9/TEST/e6f4c11bbd and Learningtokiss.co -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MyNDTALKwithDr.Pamel/26c06323d9/TEST/493c36356b

MyNDTALK - Learning to Kiss - Eve Megargel

MyNDTALK - Are We Happy Yet - Lisa Cypers Kamen

Lisa Cypers Kamen, an internationally recognized applied positive psychology coach and expert in life-crisis recovery, reveals her breakthrough system for cultivating sustainable happiness and well-being--regardless of life's drama, trauma, or challenges. ... You'll learn how to: • Accept the past for what it is--a reference point, not a destination • Embrace the truth that while life is tough, you can be happy • Transform your relationship with yourself from enemy to ally • Focus on what's right with your life, not what's wrong • Control the only person you can--yourself. ... 'As a reformed depressed person, I did not wander into my happy place. There was a personal evolution to my happiness revolution,' says Lisa of her own journey. Lisa is a sought-after expert in life-crisis triage, including addiction  and trauma recovery.

MyNDTALK - Are We Happy Yet - Lisa Cypers Kamen

MyNDTALK - I Have a Purpose - Carmen Ashe

Carmen has always been a fighter. She fought to escape the control of her dominating father, carried the dark secret of an abusive family member, and was beaten by a boyfriend who would rather see her dead than let her go. Her mother can’t protect her, and Carmen knows that she is the only one who can save herself.

All that changes when she meets Tony. From their first conversation, they know that they’ve found something special in one another. But when a confrontation with a family friend sent Tony to prison, Carmen was forced to make a difficult choice. Would she give up the love of her life, or risk everything to save her marriage?

MyNDTALK - I Have a Purpose - Carmen Ashe

MyNDTALK - Living with a Loved One's PTSD Shock Waves - Cynthia Orange  

Cynthia Orange and her husband Michael discuss their journey and the journeys of others who have learned to live with the challenges and scars of trauma and the "shock wave" effects of PTSD.

MyNDTALK - Living with a Loved One's PTSD Shock Waves - Cynthia Orange

MyNDTALK - How to Build a Piano Bench - Ruthi Postow Birch

Get an education, get off Petain Street, and amount to something.” These are the words that Ruthi Postow Birch’s father said to her when she was a little girl living on a red-dirt road in Pritchard, Alabama, a town that straddled the poverty line. And that is exactly what she did. How to Build a Piano Bench is Ruthi’s humorous and heart-warming story about growing up in southern Alabama, the life lessons she learned there, and how she applied that knowledge to build a successful business in Washington, DC. Full of anecdotes and advice on how to make both your strengths and weaknesses work to your advantage, Ruth's story will inspire and delight anyone who has ever had a dream to be something bigger than what they are.

MyNDTALK - How to Build a Piano Bench - Ruthi Postow Birch

This conversation is for every girl who has ever looked in the mirror and criticized her own reflection; for every girl who has ever compared herself negatively to others; for every girl who has ever thought of dieting; and for every girl who is already struggling with one...In a world where advertising, celebrity culture and social media reign, it's becoming more and more common for young girls to have some form of negative body issue or eating disorder. This is not only harmful and dangerous on a personal level, it's also destructive and disempowering for womanhood as a whole, and it's got to STOP now!

MyNDTALK - Love the Girl in the Mirror - Helena Grace Donald

MyNDTALK - Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life. ... By freeing yourself from your parents’ emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment.

MyNDTALK - Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson

In a world where so many feel that they have lost their way, THE SLAVE, though often harrowing, yet ultimately uplifting, will provide answers to all who wrestle with the eternal questions about the real purpose of our time on earth, and to reflect upon the direction of our own lives. to use Anand's own words, 'it is designed to shake, shudder and wake us up.' This is a conversation that has ... everything to do with joy, love and peace.

MyNDTALK - The Slave - Anand Dilvar

Jennie Lee builds immediate bridges of peace by changing how we look at love; from something to be acquired and preserved, to something to be realized and breathed. Active conscious loving is the basis of the meditation practices offered in Breathing Love, providing you with inner solace and a deep sense of purpose. Whether in a relationship or not, in the prime of life or nearing death, you'll be encouraged to move beyond the pain, pride, and fear that keep you from love.

MyNDTALK - Breathing Love - Jennie Lee

Dr. Webb, author of Invisible Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), explains the existence and effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect  and offers  solutions for the effects of CEN on people’s lives.  Learn how to talk about CEN.  Learn how to heal CEN in relationships with partners, parents, and children.

MyNDTALK - Running on Empty No More - Dr. Jonice Webb

Meet Dr. May Benatar who spent 20 years of her life experiencing a long-term psychotherapeutic relationship with a woman who lived with multiple identities, someone diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dr. Benatar shares some of her own process as a therapist discovering the ubiquity of trauma in both the general population and in clinical populations. 

MyNDTALK - emma and her selves - Dr. May Benatar

Recognizing the benefits of acceptance isn’t difficult. Yet the reality of accepting an unexpected job loss or financial setback, a friend’s betrayal, a child’s struggle with addiction, a serious illness, or even the annoying traits of a loved one can be extremely challenging. Daniel shares his journey. Challenging? Yes! Rewarding? You decide!

MyNDTALK - The Gift O Acceptance - Daniel Miller

Is something missing from your intimate encounters?  Are you not interested in sex anymore, or interested but can’t get aroused? Maybe you get aroused but have neither the desire nor the energy to follow through. You find yourself wondering what’s wrong with you. Dr. Anita H. Clayton wants you to know that there’s nothing wrong with you–what’s wrong is the ridiculous fantasies you’ve been sold about sex, and the unrealistic expectations you cling to

MyNDTALK   Satisfaction   Dr. Anita Clayton

A guide to personal and professional empowerment through civility and social skills, written by two White House Social Secretaries who offer an important fundamental message—everyone is important and everyone deserves to be treated well.

MyNDTALK   Treating People Well   Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard

Nancy lays out time-tested tools to identify, face, and overcome shadow beliefs from childhood that hold us back, get free of the limits of our comfort zone, and discover the courage we already have to take bold steps into the future. She teaches how to be more present, use our intuition, and get out from under the daily restrictions of autopilot. Bigger Better Braver author Nancy Pickard provides the pathway to uncover our personal vision of what living bigger means and opens the door for a major life change.

MyNDTALK  Bigger, Better, Braver Nancy Pickard

Nancy lays out time-tested tools to identify, face, and overcome shadow beliefs from childhood that hold us back, get free of the limits of our comfort zone, and discover the courage we already have to take bold steps into the future. She teaches how to be more present, use our intuition, and get out from under the daily restrictions of autopilot. Bigger Better Braver author Nancy Pickard provides the pathway to uncover our personal vision of what living bigger means and opens the door for a major life change.

 

Dr. Paul Napper Co-Author of The Power of Agency discusses a science-backed approach to living life on your own terms. Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself - reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency gives you the tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands, and help you live your version of success

MyNDTALK. The Power Of Agency  Dr. Paul Napper

Dr. Paul Napper Co-Author of The Power of Agency discusses a science-backed approach to living life on your own terms. Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself - reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency gives you the tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands, and help you live your version of success.

MyNDTALK   The Power of Agency   Dr. Paul Napper

No president in the history of the United States has inspired more alarm and confusion than Donald Trump. As questions and concerns about his decisions, behavior, and qualifications for office have multiplied, they point to one primary question: Does he pose a genuine threat to our country?

MyNDTALK   Trump on the Couch   Dr. Justin A. Frank 2020

Vital to emotional intelligence is fluently reading the language of facial expressions. Famous Faces Decoded shows you that emotions are hidden in plain sight on all of our faces. You'll learn how emotions shape and reflect our personalities, driving behavior. ... From whom to hire, to sales, negotiations, and interacting with your boss, colleagues or customers, as well as in dating, marriage or handling your kids, Famous Faces Decoded will help anyone keen on securing more steadfast rapport with others.

MyNDTALK   Famous Faces Decoded   Dan Hill

When Truth Mattered is a gripping, authoritative account of a young editor and his staff painstakingly pursuing the truth of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970 – a tragedy that has haunted the nation for 50 years and significantly changed the debate about the Vietnam War. 
The editor, Robert Giles, takes you inside the turmoil and drama of the Akron Beacon Journal newsroom on that fateful day, and on campus at Kent State University, a Midwestern college under siege. Robert provides an urgent lesson for today: What is the role of truth in media? Can you trust the news that you’re hearing and seeing? If not, how do you equip yourself? When Truth Mattered shows how journalism was done right … and how those standards must still be applied today.

MyNDTALK  Kent State  Robert Giles

When Truth Mattered is a gripping, authoritative account of a young editor and his staff painstakingly pursuing the truth of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970 – a tragedy that has haunted the nation for 50 years and significantly changed the debate about the Vietnam War. 

The editor, Robert Giles, takes you inside the turmoil and drama of the Akron Beacon Journal newsroom on that fateful day, and on campus at Kent State University, a Midwestern college under siege. Robert provides an urgent lesson for today: What is the role of truth in media? Can you trust the news that you’re hearing and seeing? If not, how do you equip yourself? When Truth Mattered shows how journalism was done right … and how those standards must still be applied today.

MyNDTALK   When Truth Mattered   Robert Giles

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