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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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49:21

Healing through Breathing, Feeling, and Crying, with...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/08/15

MJ Renshaw is a breathwork trainer, podcast host, and author of the book "How To Cry." She helps individuals use spirituality, breath, and somatic techniques for emotional regulation and healing. Drawing from her own experiences with Trauma, she shares her experiences of trauma, healing, and learining to help others. Follow her work at www.beingmethod.ca and check out her podcast "The Being Method Podcast." Make sure to go to www.dwighthurst.com/live to see the details for the 4th annual Broken

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44:43

The Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/08/05

Over 30 million people in the USA have a diagnosable eating disorder, with many going undiagnosed, and even more having distorted thoughts about food and body issues. Mallary Tenor Tarpley is the author of the new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery," (RELEASED TODAY!) where she shares information about the genetic influences on eating disorders, how our brain changes both while suffering from ED and while recovering, and the under-discussed grey area between being total

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17:56

Mental Health Tip: Engagement vs Avoidance in Addiction

The Broken Brain ·

2025/07/31

Holy cow! The upload on Monday didn't work, so this is now a mid-week mental health tip! This episode is setting the stage for the Live Event coming up on 8/31, for International Overdose Awareness Day. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for the sweet details. Last chance to sign up and have 50% of your Patreon donation each month go the Learning Works of Maine. www.learningworks.me will take you to this wonderful nonprofit helping adults & kids at risk for academic disadvantage. Next episode will have

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55:17

How to Use Chakras with Dr Shai Tubali

The Broken Brain ·

2025/07/29

Shai Tubali is a specialist in meditation, mental flexibility, and the modern application of ancient philosophies. He is also the author of the new book: Your Chakra Personality, in which he details ways that people use the philosophy of Chakras in healing. He also shares the dangers of comparison and how to find healthy tension in our lives. Follow his work at www.shaitubali.com Learning Works of Maine is this month's highlighted nonprofit. They focus on meeting the academic needs of adults and

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53:54

Sexism & Sensibility with Dr Jo-Ann Finkelstein

The Broken Brain ·

2025/07/08

Dr Jo-Ann Finkelstein is a Psychologist and Author. Her new book, "Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World," helps parents and young women to face toxic messages about body image, femininity, and sex. Follow her work at www.joannfinkelstein.com. Our charity of focus this month is Learning Works, a delightful nonprofit aiming to help adults & youth in Maine who are at-risk for academic disadvantage. Learn more about them at www.learningworks.me

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09:44

Monday Mental Tip: Assessing Our Expectations

The Broken Brain ·

2025/07/07

Anxiety magnifies and distorts worries, making them seem even more urgent than they are. One technique to mitigate this is to look at underlying assumptions and expectations about our lives and duties. The highlighted charity this month on the podcast is Learning Works, a nonprofit dedicated to providing academic assistance to those who might otherwise fall through the cracks of the educational system. Learn more about their work at www.learningworks.me

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54:59

Why We Do Things, with JonRobert Tartaglione

The Broken Brain ·

2025/07/01

Psychology is primarily a study of understanding why we do things. This is an important part of measuring, predicting, and providing treatment for aspects of behavior. The question of how to accurately study this behavior and how to use it ethically is the work of today's guest. JonRobert Tartaglione uses social and psychological research to help decison-makers in political movements, nonprofits, and corporations to align their approach in a way that will clearly communicate their goals and values

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57:24

A Neurological look at Autism & ADHD, with Dr Steven...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/25

Dr Steven Lazar is a pediatric neurologist specializing in detection, diagnosis, and management of neurodevelopmental disorders. He is also the Medical Director of Neonatal Developmental Follow-Up Clinics for Texas Children's Hospital, and is here today to teach us about modern understanding and study of ADHD and Autism, and his focus on individualized and strength-based treatment. With so much misunderstanding and disinformation about ASD & ADHD, Dr Lazar is one of many medical researchers helping

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48:28

Trauma Informed Violence Recovery with Marcia Holt &...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/17

Marcia Holt is the CEO & Founder of Because Organization, helping survivors of Trafficking. She returns to the podcast with Dr Bill Cottringer, Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Expert, to discuss the use of Trauma Informed Care, and the importance of this specialty when working with the after-effects of Human Trafficking. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org, including the upcoming walk&run fundraising and awareness event in October.

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01:43:34

RPG in Therapy: Live-Play of Green Oaks, by Roberto...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/14

Another example of the use of TTRPG for emotional and therapeutic applications. This is a live-play session of a mysterious nursing home environment. Players created characters of retired individuals (with sketchy pasts) and gained advantages in their choices through communicating negative emotions, communication, and problem-solving. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/rpg to watch the video of this game, and see more about the use of RPG play in therapy. This game was created using the Green Oaks RPG

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45:07

Cognitive-Behavioral Elements in Health Psychology,...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/10

Dr Alan Rozanski is a professor of medicine at Icahn University of MEdicine, teaching cardiology, health psychology, and the importance of cognitive techniques in healthcare. He has developed a 6 stage health model, exercise, muscle care, diet, sleep, emotions, and thinking quality. Follow his work at www.alanrozanski.com. Go to www.covenanthousecalifornia.org to view and get involved with our monthly charity of focus this month, helping homeless youth in California.

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19:39

Gender Roles, Invention, and Wheels on Suitcases

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/07

What happens when gender stereotypes, economic development, societal expectations and the 5,000 year old technology known as the wheel all converge? You get wheels on the bottom of your suitcase! This is the monthly dive into psychological & cultural history available to all listeners of the show. To hear the weekly bonus history episodes go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain and become a supporter of the podcast today!

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51:42

How To Build and Keep Motivation with Mr Motivation...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/03

Sean Murphy, AKA Mr Motivation, is an educator and motivational speaker. He has taught students, Scholars as he calls them, at every level from Elementary School to College. As a Veteran and someone who has overcome many obstacles he has developed expertise in motivation, and how we can reframe challenges to help catapult personal development. Learn more about his work at www.mister-motivation.com Our highlighted charity this month is Covenant House California, meeting the needs of homeless youth

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15:18

Monday Mental Tip: What Do You Think You Will Answer?

The Broken Brain ·

2025/06/02

It's about time Piglet started pulling his weight on this show. For this week's mental health tip we look at a technique of Cognitive Reframing endorsed by both Winnie the Pooh and David Mamet. It's a new month, which means we have a new charity-of-focus. Covenant House California is a nonprofit that helps Homeless Youth to find housing and resources. Go to www.covenanthousecalifornia.org to learn more and support this exciting organization.

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10:10

American Philanthropy & George Peabody (Patreon Sample)

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/31

George Peabody, known as the Father of American Philanthropy, donated 1/2 of his fortune throughout his life to education, feeding the needy, and fighting poverty. This episode dives into the history of the Peabody Education Fund, the first modern nonprofit started in the USA. There are also some interesting tidbits about earlier charitable groups and the history of nonprofits as well in this one. This is the first 9 minutes of this week's Thursday Thistory, a weekly dive into psychological and

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50:12

Self-Growth Through Consciousness-Altering...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/30

Many people value philosophical & spiritual approaches to trauma recovery, self-improvement, and breaking unhealthy patterns. My guest today is Masati, is the CEO & Founder of Xponential Intelligence Science, dedicated to the study and application of Dimensional Consciousness and shifting focus while suffering. He finds that reframing our emotions and evaluating where we place our attention helps to decrease suffering. Follow his work on https://thexicode.com/. Grand View For Good is the

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50:49

Greek Mothers Never Die, with Rachel Suissa

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/27

Rachel Suissa is the writer & director of "Greek Mother's Never Die," a film with dramatic, romantic, and comedic elements which follows Ella, a young Greek American woman who finds that the spirit of her recently deceased mother continues to give her advice and life guidance. Rachel shares how she used her own Greek heritage and experience to tell a story about mother and daughter relationships, acceptance, and coming to a mutual appreciation of each other. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to support

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49:10

Disciplined Listening with Forensic Interviewer...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/20

Michael Reddington is a former private investigator and Forensic Interviewer. In his book "The Disciplined Listening Method," he describes lessons learned from conducting Interviews, and his belief that every conversation has hidden meaning and value, and that two people effectively communicating can meet both of their needs, and the role of empathy in motivational conversations. Follow his work at www.michaelreddington.com. Visit www.grandviewforgood.org to see this month's highlighted charity, an

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10:23

Monday Mental Tip: Can You Tell Me How To Get To...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/19

Never give up! A little look at a social movement success, as Sesame Street appears to have been saved from cancellation. Each one of us can opt in or out of doing something to help with things we care about, and every contribution helps. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more about this month's highlighted nonprofit organization, helping raise community awareness and help access to care for those in need.

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35:59

How A Clockwork Orange Impacted Behavioral Psychology

The Broken Brain ·

2025/05/15

Thursday Thistory! Today we are diving into the history of the classic novel & movie "A Clockwork Orange," and the effect it had on public perceptions of Behavioral Psychology. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn about this month's highlighted nonprofit, working on public awareness of mental health and increasing access to care.

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