The Broken Brain

Illustrator Steve McDonald is the creator of the coloring books Fantastic Cities and Fantastic Structures . These books are designed particularly for adults, as an exercise in mindfulness and anxiety reduction. Complex coloring is a therapeutic tool that many therapists and individuals are using to increase relaxation and present focused thinking. They are also a fun way to engage with art, especi...

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.

Clay Cockrell is the founder of walkandtalk.com, and a psychotherapist in practice in New York City. Clay often takes his clients walking in Central Park during their sessions, combining the relaxing mindful pace of a walk in the park with the healing process of therapy. 

My interview with Dr. Rebecca Dempster, psychologist and trauma expert. Through her services at Resilio (click HERE to view her site) she specializes in working with agencies serving third world and developing nations. 

Rerun of my interview with Chris about the scandal Luminosity got itself into a couple years back by making outlandish claims about brain health.  Be sure to tune in for new Broken Brain episodes next month!

A rerun of my interview with Actress and (credited extra in Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens) Ana Maria Leonte.  Stay tuned for brand new episodes of The Broken Brain Podcast next month!

A rerun of my interview with Buck Black, the therapist who specializes in therapy for Truckers.  New Episodes of the Broken Brain are coming soon, along with some special projects. Thanks for listening to these classic episode this month. 

ALERT: This EPISODE had an AUDIO GLITCH, which should now be REPAIRED! SORRY if oyu tried to hear it ealrier and it did not work.  Non Wels, friend of the show, confirmed joymonger , and cohost of The Joy Sandwich Podcast, joins me to tell a story. Non is a storyteller by nature, a s an accomplished writer and content creator, but this time he is telling his own story.  Working on creating a narra...

Dr. Daniel Jolley joins me to discuss his groundbreaking research in the area of Conspiracy Theories. Dr. Jolley is a Psychologist, faculty at Staffordshire University , who studies the psychological dynamic of being drawn to theories of conspiracy. Daniel talks about the reason why some of us are more likely to have conspiratorial suspicions, the consequences of this type of thinking, and how to...

Nick Hobson is a Psychologist who studies Ritual. This is an often misunderstood and difficult to measure psychological trait in human beings to benefit or suffer according to our day to day repetitive behavior. Do these things comfort us or harm us, and why do we do them? Nick's research indicates a definite trend to ritualize our actions, and tendencies to bond and hate based upon them.  Check o...

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...

Karson Kinikini krushes konfidentiality in khild therapy...that should be crushes confidentiality in child therapy.   Karson is a long time friend and first rate therapist. This recording is him teaching a group of us therapist-types about the importance, complications, ethics, and dynamic of confidentiality between child and their therapist.    This episode is a CEU training given to the Aspire N...

Andrew , from AB Film Review and the Last New Wave Podcasts, joins me to talk about the social and psychological implications of the introduction of a new gaming system. This is NOT a review of the Nintendo Switch, it IS Andrew and I talking about the effects that the presence of gaming have had upon us personally and culture in general. 

Part 2 of my discussion with Mariano & Allegra is here! Avid podcasters and pop culture commentators, they share with me their experience and observations about the existence and psychological impact of racial privilege, and why it is often so hard to discuss. Tune in for the next exciting episode of The Broken Brain, and catch Allegra & Mariano on Core Temp Art's official TV commentary show: TV A...

Dave Hart, host of the Pop Culture Case Study Podcast, returns to The Broken Brain to help me talk about the way that mental health diagnosis are presented in movies. With the new M Night Shyamalan picture "Split," I have had a few requests to address this. This episode is one of those. We talk about depictions of therapy, DID ( Disassociative Identity Disorder) , and the fact that almost all ment...

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!

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  

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?

Mariano & Allegra , fellow Core Temp Podcasters on the CTA network , join me to discuss the dynamics of racism and privilege in the United States.  This is part one of a two-part discussion, and a goal of the show to bring you more information in 2017 about equality, inclusivity, and racial matters. Part two will focus more heavily on the dynamic of privilege, and be released in 1-2 weeks.  Listen...

Non rejoins me to discuss Anxiety, something we both deal with, and a key part to mental health.  A confirmed Joymonger , Non is the cohost of the Joy Sandwich Podcast , and writes does other stuff at subjectplusverb DOT com. You can follow him on twitter @ subjectplusverb .

This is a rerun episode from last year's holiday season. Super special guest Shira Goldberg, host of The Addiction Show  on YouTube came on to discuss tips for remaining sober in the holidays.  Rerunning this for the 2016 holiday, it's been a rough year, but if staying sober is your goal, please please please stay sober this year. Be safe and don't drink, drug, or drive.  Well, you can drive if yo...

Chris Revill is a swell person, and swell people love Christmas Specials. Sometimes cheesy, often silly, these wonderful moments of holiday recognition have stayed in our hearts and brains, sometimes for decade after decade. Why? That's what we want to figure out. That, and to go on and on about our favorites.  This is one of the three Holiday specials The Broken Brain is offering this year, like...

Lee and Dwight are responding to a listener request this week! We are discussing the holidays and the tricky dynamics that come up with family. We talk about response plans for assertive, passive-aggressive, and just downright aggressive family members. We mention coping skills, some involving Adele , and how to respond to that rascal Uncle Bob. 

Returning champion guest Michael Denniston from the War Machine vs War Horse Podcast returns to help me analyze the 2000 film Return to Me, and discuss what it demonstrates about coping with grief and change in life. Mike and I get drippy about romance, loss, dogs, and old men filled with passion in this under-appreciated rom-com about loss, love, and organ donation.   

Ecosexuality ? What's that?  Ecosexuality is the study of sexuality and ecology, of course. A fascinating type of synergy, pioonered by researchers, activists, and artists, Ecosexuality is an approach to inclusion, environmentalism, and a different way to appreciate the world. Pioneers in this field include Stefanie Weiss , author of Eco-Sex: Go Green Between the Sheets, and Elizabeth Stephens & A...