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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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08:06

Monday Mental Tip 2 Ideas for Self-Care

The Broken Brain ·

2025/02/03

Self-Care is often defined as a fun or special experience, but that is only one form. Here are 2 ideas for Self-Care that go beyond bubble baths. The D Coffey Foundation is the highlighted charity for this month. Founded by former Broken Brain guest Dr Delice Coffey, this nonprofit helps young people to pursue education through Athletics and Scholarships. Visit www.dcoffeyfoundation.org to learn more.

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05:15

Patreon Sample: Nathaniel Branden & history of...

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/31

This is a sample of the first few minutes of this week's History dive for Patreon supporters. Go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain to learn how to access these weekly bonus episodes in full. Nathaniel Branden was an interesting individual, a pioneer in the idea that Self-Esteem is important for mental health functioning. A little about him, his life, and his theories is the subject of this week's episode of Thursday Thistory.

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52:25

Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort, with Chad Foster

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/28

Chad Foster is an Author, Trainer, and Experienced Leader in the Corporate & Programming field. He is the first blind executive to graduate from the Harvard Business School Leadership Program. Since loosing his sight at age 21, Chad has helped create assistive software for the visually impaired, excelled at skiing and jujitsu, and trained companies in strategies of inclusion and innovation. You can read his book "Blind Ambition," and follow his work at www.chadefoster.com Check out

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07:55

Monday Mental Tip: Use Your Crash

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/27

We experience a crash because our body tells us it is time to rest, often forcing the issue. Purposeful, proactive rest can be difficult. Luckily our crash can provide information to help plan healthy breaks. Visit www.whitebirdclinic.org to support this month's highlighted nonprofit.

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21:36

The use of hair in jewelry & art

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/23

A look into the history of jewelry and art made of hair of a loved one. In the Victorian Era these were used for purposes such as bereavement, spiritual connection, or communicating affection. This is the monthly history episode available to all listeners. Weekly dives into the history of psychology & culture are available to patrons, through www.patreon.com/brokenbrain Visit www.whitebirdclinic.org to see and support this month's highlighted charity. The White Bird Clinic provides mental, dental,

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40:00

Abundant Ever After, book by Cathy Heller

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/21

Cathy Heller is a teacher, podcaster, and author. Her book, "Abundant Ever After," describes her belief and use of principles of Jewish Mysticism in helping people restructure their approach to stress management and realizing their goals. Often difficult to define or measure, Cathy provides tools and a grounded approach to philosophies such as manifestation and abundance. Follow her work at www.cathyheller.com, and listen to her on the Abundant Ever After podcast. The highlighted charity this month

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11:21

Monday Mental Tip: A Tough Day

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/20

Is today a tough day? Here are a few ideas of ways to survive and function on a tougher day. Hang in there, everybody!

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39:58

Caring for a Parent with Dementia, with Kathy Bjork

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/14

Kathy Bjork is the Author of "My Mother is Loosing Her Memory, and I AM LOOSING MY MIND," the true story of caring for her mother with Dementia. A raw & vulnerable window into an experience filled with grief, tragedy, fear, strength, and hope. Follow her Blog at www.kathleenbjork.com Our highlighted charity this month is White Bird Clinic, helping with mental health crisis response and bringing psychological, dental, and other medical services to those in need. Follow them at

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15:42

Monday Mental Tip: Useful Regrets

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/13

Regret is something we are taught to fear. But it can be very helpful. If we combine this principle with the DBT definition acceptance then we can find a healthy use for our regrets

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25:07

Who is Sophie Freud?

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/10

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

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57:53

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

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/07

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 www.primeforlife.org to learn more about this

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09:33

Monday Mental Tip: A Different Take On Resolutions

The Broken Brain ·

2025/01/06

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.

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38:41

Smoking and Harm Reduction with Dr Eli Camp

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/31

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 www.ecampnd.com Today is your last day to join Patreon and provide ongoing support the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network with 50% of your

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09:25

Monday Mental Tip: Choosing Who To Listen Too

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/30

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.

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57:12

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, with Isabel...

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/24

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."

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42:56

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

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/23

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!

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49:52

Muppet Christmas Carol with Chris Revill

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/22

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.

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"Fatman," with Ian & Eshom Nelms

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/22

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

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01:04:40

Rerun 2024 Its a Wonderful Life

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/21

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.

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01:13:32

Origins of Santa, and the Santa of Marvel Comics

The Broken Brain ·

2024/12/20

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 for the monthly highlighted charity, the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network

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