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The Broken Brain

Popped Collar Productions

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.

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08:39

Monday Mental Tip: Positive Deviancy

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/18

This week's mental health tip is about Positive Deviancy: an interesting concept and a way to find a solution that already exists, but is flying under the radar. Go to www.becauseorganization.org to support this month's charity-of-focus, helping survivors of human trafficking.

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06:49

Patreon Sample: The Miracle Question!

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/14

This week we are diving into the history of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and the tool of The Miracle Question in trying to solve clinical problems. The entire episode can be found through subscribing to the Patreon: www.patreon.com/brokenbrain The highlighted charity this month is the Because Organization, a nonprofit helping survivors of human trafficking to rebuild a healthy & happy life. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

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51:06

Youth Development & Rites of Passage, with Tom LaGrave

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/12

Thomas LaGrave is a Therapist, Social Worker, Author, former Navy SEAL, and expert in mental health treatment for youth. He describes the obstacles to mental health and social development facing modern youth, and the strengths of the young generation. Our charity of focus this month is Because ORganization, helping survivors of Human Trafficking to adjust and build a healthy life. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

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08:08

Monday Mental Tip Good People Give Us Hope

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/11

Where do we look for hope when we are overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid? Mr Rogers suggested looking for the helpers, those coming to the aid of others at risk. Can we find comfort and survival by looking at all those doing good in the world? I hope so! Visit www.becauseorganization.org to help battle Human Trafficking by helping survivors with their aftercare needs.

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22:02

What's in the Pandora's Box?

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/07

The myth of Pandora's Box: is it a story of punishment, troubles, or hope? Or maybe all of that. This week's Thursday History lesson is the open episode for November, available to regular listeners as well as Patreon Subscribers. Goto becauseorganization.org to follow this month's highlighted charity, focused on rebuilding the lives of survivors of Human Trafficking.

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51:35

Somatic Healing in Therapy with Cedric Bertelli

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/05

Cedric Bertelli is a psychotherapist who helps people heal from trauma through somatic and movement based techniques. Somatic therapy is a huge part of modern trauma treatment, and Cedric shares how these techniques can help to impact the unconscious choices that impact our behavior. The charity of focus for November is the Because Organization, helping support survivors of human trafficking in the Philadelphia area. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

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16:38

Monday Mental Tip: Telephone Anxiety

The Broken Brain ·

2024/11/04

Anxiety around making or receiving voice calls on the phone is quite common nowadays. Many suffer from the anxiety caused by feeling out of control, put on the spot, or otherwise stressed about the process. Here are a few tips for mitigating and facing that anxiety. The charity of focus for this month is Because Organization, a nonprofit that provides support for survivors of human trafficking, addressing the often forgotten aftercare. Follow their work and help out at

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20:29

History of Toilet Papering & Halloween Pranks

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/31

Why do we prank at Halloween? Especially tossing rolls of toilet paper all over the land? Let's chat about it, this week on Thursday Thistory! This one is for everyone! Not just Patrons this week!

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01:52:16

Halloween Episode 2: Renfield & Sons Vampire Couriers

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/29

Second Halloween Episode! AND it's is one of the ongoing episodes to feature Role Playing Games and their usefulness in therapy. The storyline of this game is a team of Vampire Couriers helping a Vampire to relocate safely. Each player has selected strengths and weaknesses of the characters. In a Therapy RPG group these characters and attributes would tie with previously set goals, individually and by the group. Situations are pre-written for emotional experience and a processing time would be held

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08:40

Monday Mental Tip Finding Mindfulness

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/28

You can spend a lot of time and energy searching for mindfulness. Sometimes there are opportunities all around us that we don't see. Here are 2 examples of stumbling into mindfulness by accident.

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44:43

Helping Human Trafficking Survivors with Marcia Holt

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/23

Marcia Holt is the Founder and CEO of Because Organization, dedicated to providing support to survivors of Human Trafficking. They help survivors to find housing, healthcare, employment, therapy, legal aid, and much more. Marcia is here to help us to define what trafficking is, and how to identify and combat it in ways that provide real help. In a world with such frequent misunderstanding of this issue, Because Organization provides true help to a very complex problem. Follow and support their work

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45:35

Night of the Harvest, with Jessica Morgan &...

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/22

Jessica Morgan & Christopher Carter joined me to talk about their indie horror film "Night of the Harvest," a slasher type Halloween film that plays around with the traditional tropes and roles within that type of story. They shared deep reflections on their approach to storytelling, horror, and what it's like to step into the mindset of the movie's characters. Follow their work at www.carterinkfilms.com This is the Halloween episode of The Broken Brain for 2024. Be sure to have a happy, safe, and

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08:56

Monday Mental Tip: What is a Healthy Thought?

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/21

What makes a thought healthy? Cognitive Psychologists say there are 2 important elements, both must be present for things to be healthy upstairs. What are they, how do we define them, and most importantly what do we do about it after labeling them? Remember to go to www.stigmafree.art to support our charity-of-focus this month: Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Gallery.

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07:13

PATREON SAMPLE Flow State and DDA in Video Games

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/18

Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA) in video games is the automatic adjustment of difficulty levels within a game intended to keep a player in Flow State. What does that mean? Funny you should ask...that's what this week's Thistory episode is all about! Enjoy the first 6 or 7 minutes of this one for all listeners. If you would like to hear the entire episodes of the weekly dive into psychological history, consider joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

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23:29

Fabian Stumm, Writer & Director of "Sad Jokes."

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/15

Fabian Stumm is the writer, director, and star of the movie "Sad Jokes," a wholesome & sincere film showcasing the roles played by sadness and humor in trying to balance a modern life.

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Monday Mental Tip Share Something You Love

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/14

Gratitude is supes healthy, and one way to experience it is in sharing something you love with others. Heres some tups about how to do that in a way that will maximize its effectiveness and help your mental health. Oh yeah, and HAPPY COLOMBO DAY for all of you detectives out there. Check out www.stigmafree.art to support this month's charity of focus: Mental Health Awareness Creative Art Gallery.

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15:07

Monday Mental Tip Share Something You Love

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/14

Gratitude is supes healthy, and one way to experience it is in sharing something you love with others. Heres some tups about how to do that in a way that will maximize its effectiveness and help your mental health. Oh yeah, and HAPPY COLOMBO DAY for all of you detectives out there. Check out www.stigmafree.art to support this month's charity of focus: Mental Health Awareness Creative Art Gallery.

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40:03

Wrecked a Bunch of Cars Had a Good Time

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/12

James P Gannon & Matt Ferrin are creating a feature film, and decided to turn their research into a short documentary about the psychology & culture of Demolition Derby. A cool creative move by 2 creative souls, they ended up with a short film debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) This episode is a part of my coverage of TIFF, looking at the psychological elements of indie films, all of which are available on the Patreon feed as well as here. The highlighted charity for this

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03:34

Patreon Sample: Astronauts & Mental Health

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/11

3 minute sample of this week's patrons-only episode: How do Astronauts prepare themselves psychologically? What are the mental health risks for Space Travel? This week we dive a bit into the history, experience, and research associated with the rigors of being an Astronaut.

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40:22

Hunting for Grace & Awe with Julia Baird

The Broken Brain ·

2024/10/08

Julia Baird is a journalist, author, and broadcaster. In her new book, "Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything," she shares ways that people use Grace to make sense of the world, heal from suffering, and (when necessary) challenge the status quo. Far from passive, she discusses how Grace is a motivation to action. Remember to check out www.stigmafree.art to get involved with our highlighted charity this month, bringing art instruction and creativity to those struggling with mental health and

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