The Broken Brain podcast

The Broken Brain

A Psychology & 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.

A Psychology & 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.

 

#460

Who is Sophie Freud?

Welcome to Thursday Thistory, the weekly dive into psychological history. Today's episode focuses on Sophie Freud, granddaughter of Sigmund, probably the Freud you think of when we say Freud. She was a remarkable social worker, advocate, author, and sociologist, and unfortunately most of us don't hear about her. Let's change that!  This monthly special episode is released in full to the regular podcast feed. For weekly historical episodes consider subscribing to the Broken Brain Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a> Check out our January charity of focus, The White Bird Clinic, at <a href= "https://www.whitebirdclinic.org">www.whitebirdclinic.org</a> as they do great work providing access to mental health, dental, and other forms of medical care.  ... Read more

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#459

Prime For Life Alcohol & Drug Use Education, with Ray Daugherty

Ray Daugherty is the Primary Developer of the Prime For Life Curriculum, a program for people engaged in high-risk behavior with alcohol or drugs. Developed in the Seventies, and updated regularly, Prime For Life is an approved curriculum for court-ordered intervention for individuals with DUI/DWI charges. The program takes a nonjudgemental and research-based approach to help people identify low or high risk patterns of behavior with intoxicants. Go to <a href= "https://www.primeforlife.org">www.primeforlife.org</a> to learn more about this nonprofit and their work with addiciton.  The charity of focus this month is White Bird Clinic in Eugene Oregon, providing psychological crisis services and medical, dental, and mental health support to those in need. Support their work at <a href= "https://www.whitebird.org">www.whitebirdclinic.org</a>    ... Read more

07 Jan 2025

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07 Jan 2025


#458

Monday Mental Tip: A Different Take On Resolutions

Every New Year people feel pressure to set annual resolutions, goals tied to the arbitrary day chosen to mark the beginning of the calendar year. Do you like this? Hate it?  Here are a couple ideas about goal-setting that may give a new angle on this tradition. ... Read more

06 Jan 2025

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06 Jan 2025


#457

Smoking and Harm Reduction with Dr Eli Camp

Dr Eli Camp is a specialist in smoking and addiction. She takes a Harm Reduction approach, helping people to make their own plan for nicotine use, whether they have a goal of quitting, lessening their use, or increasing their health as much as possible while still smoking. She is the author of "Smoke Rings," for smokers and their family. Follow her work at <a href= "https://www.ecampnd.com">www.ecampnd.com</a>  Today is your last day to join Patreon and provide ongoing support the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network with 50% of your monthly pledge. go to <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain.com">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain.com</a>  Or go and give to them directly at <a href= "https://www.peitn.com">www.peitn.com</a>   ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

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31 Dec 2024


#456

Monday Mental Tip: Choosing Who To Listen Too

Another tip in the vein of disentangling information to choose what source to trust about what answers in areas like medical care, mental health, and self-growth. ... Read more

30 Dec 2024

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30 Dec 2024


#455

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, with Isabel Teran

New Christmas Episode! Isabel Teran, host of "That's Bodacious Dude," and "Hearsing Around," joins to discuss the Wizard-Of-Oz adjacent Christmas special: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus." ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

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24 Dec 2024


#454

The way we watched Christmas Specials, with Dwight's Siblings

A replay of one of my favorite Christmas Episodes, becaus eI got to record with my wonderful siblings! Amber Lopez and Christian Hurst join me to talk about the widely popular topic of the VHS tapes we used in our home to record and watch Christmas specials every year. We were streaming before streaming ever was! Visit www.peitn.com to view and help the highlighted charity this month: The Prince Edward Island Transgender Network. A great cause and a great group!  ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

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23 Dec 2024


#453

Muppet Christmas Carol with Chris Revill

Replay of the 2021 Christmas episode where Chris Revill and I discuss Muppet's Christmas Carol, possibly the best of the iterations of this classic.  ... Read more

22 Dec 2024

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22 Dec 2024


#452

"Fatman," with Ian & Eshom Nelms

Ian & Eshom Nelms are the Writers and Directors of the 202 film "Fatman," about an alternate reality where Santa exists as a world weary do-gooder who brings children gifts of insight and hope, and fights off the odd hitman here and there. A unique story of magical realism and the harshness of the world seeking to corrupt the good.  This is a replay of a previous Christmas Episode, look for the new 2024 special episode Tuesday 12/24. Visit www.peitn.com to view and help out this month's highlighted charity, th ePrince Edward Island Transgender Network. ... Read more

22 Dec 2024

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#451

Rerun 2024 Its a Wonderful Life

A replay of the 2015 Christmas Episode of the podcast. Michael Denniston, creator of great film podcasts like "War Machine Vs War Horse" and "99 from 99," joined me to record about the classic holiday movie "It's A Wonderful Life." Be kind folks, 2015 was a long-ah time ago, my microphone wasn't as good. ... Read more

21 Dec 2024

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21 Dec 2024


#450

Origins of Santa, and the Santa of Marvel Comics

Replay of the episode where Sharon Blady and I discuss the roots of the Santa Claus Legend, and how Santa looks in Marvel Comics. Is he a powerful mutant? He sure is! (New Christmas Episode coming Tuesday, Christmas Eve) Check out [www.PEITN.com] (https://www.PEITN.com) for the monthly highlighted charity, the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

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20 Dec 2024


#449

The Snowy Day, with Chris Revill

Replay of the very popular Christmas Episode of 2020, a discussion about "The Snowy Day," holiday special, based on the book of the same name by Ezra Jack Keates. This year's New Christmas Episode will air on Christmas Eve! Stay tuned, Dear Listener! ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

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19 Dec 2024


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A Therapreneurial Approach to Clinical Practice, with Amity Cooper

Amity Cooper is an expert in mental health therapy & entrepreneurialism. She joins the show today to talk about how therapist's run private practices and how this affects access to care. Follow her work at <a href= "https://www.amitycooper.com">www.amitycooper.com</a>  This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at <a href= "https://www.peitn.com">www.peitn.com</a>, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

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17 Dec 2024


#447

Monday Mental Tip: Reaching Out

Do we remember the trauma that those around us feel? Do we check in enough to even know about it?  ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

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16 Dec 2024


#446

Patreon Sample: No Soup For You!

Remember that episode of Seinfeld with the Soup Nazi? That character was based on a real guy! Al Yeganeh operated a soup restaurant frequented by one of the Seinfeld writers, and had the strange experience of becoming a template for a cultural icon. This is the first 8 minutes of the weekly dive into the history of culture & psychology. If you would like to hear these weekly full episodes please consider becoming a supporter of the program at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a>  ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

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13 Dec 2024


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Inheritance: A Film about Family & Addiction, with Director Matt Moyer

Matt Moyer is a photographer, producer, and filmmaker. He is the Co-Director and Cinematographer of the Indie Documentary "Inheritance," which follows five generations of a family in Rural Ohio. 11 years in the making, the film focuses on Curtis, a young member of this family, from age 12-18, and allows us to observe the patterns and events in his family, and how they experience love, addiction, trauma, and hope. A vulnerable and brave family, their story of heartache and hope provides precious insight for anyone hoping to understand addiction and to help others. Follow the film at <a href= "https://www.inheritancethefilm.com">www.inheritancethefilm.com</a>  This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at <a href= "https://www.peitn.com">www.peitn.com</a>, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

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10 Dec 2024


#444

Monday Mental Tip: How To Use Online Self-Tests

Online self-assessment tests are huge online. They can be a great tool in our own health management and improvement, but we have to use them the correct way.  ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

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09 Dec 2024


#443

Psychological Bits of "A Christmas Carol"

A dive into a few psychological elements of the story "A Christmas Carol." a story that has been popular for 181 years, probably for a reason. To hear history episodes like this every week, along with other bonus materials, consider donating to the Broken Brain Patreon, at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/brokenbrain">www.patreon.com/brokenbrain</a> The charity-of-focus for this month is Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing advocacy for Trans individuals in Prince Edward Island & surrounding areas. Follow their work at <a href= "https://www.peitn.com">www.peitn.com</a>  ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

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05 Dec 2024


#442

Migraine Treatment & Brain Health, with Dr Sui Wong

Dr Sui Wong is Neurological Ophthalmologist, direct care specialist in Migraine treatment, and Author. She was kind enough to join me to discuss proactive healthy behavior for the health of the brain, finding hope with neurological disorders, and the use of mindfulness.  Go to www.peitn.com to visit our highlighted charity for December. The PEI Transgender Network provides education, fundraising, and advocacy for Trans people in Prince Edward Island & the surrounding area. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

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03 Dec 2024


#441

Dr Mark Sullivan on Individualized Medical Treatment

Mark Sullivan MD is an Internal Medical Physician providing individual and family care at the North Virginia Family Practice. He believes in individual empowerment through relationship building and listening to patients. Like me he is dedicated to putting the patient in the driver's seat of their own healthcare. Follow his practice at www.nvafamilypractice.com Our charity-of-focus for December is the PEI Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing support and advocacy to Trans individuals living in Prince Edward Island and the surrounding areas. Go to www.peitn.com to learn more and support their great work.   Our charity-of-focus for December is the PEI Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing support and advocacy to Trans individuals living in Prince Edward Island and the surrounding areas. Go to [www.peitn.com] (https://www.peitn.com) to learn more and support their great work. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

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03 Dec 2024