Myndtalk With Dr. Pamela Brewer

...Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody, including his family, believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered Shanann, his pregnant wife, and two young daughters ... . As terrible as his story is, it is also a warning because, to this day, living behind bars, Watts is still acting out the character traits that made him kill in the first place. In this, the first and only psychological exploration of the Watts family murders, psychotherapist Lena Derhally has pieced together the crime, the events leading to it, and most of all, her beliefs about the “why,” including the fact that Chris Watts—now a self-described “man of God”—is not in the least remorseful about killing his family..

Today's guest says her history is what has informed the person she became and the professional she is today - a warm, compassionate, knowledgeable professional who helps others in ways that were simply not available to her as she grew up.  

Jim challenges some of the changes in his life -- some of which he was unaware and quite displeased ...If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org

"From the beginning, Geneen Roth was told she was too sensitive, too emotional, too curious, too demanding, too intense, and too big. Yet gaining and losing weight for decades did not improve her self-worth or reduce other people’s criticisms. Like most women who struggle with their weight, she believed that if she could resolve what seemed to be the source of her self-hatred—how and what she ate—she would be thin, happy, and free. That belief, she discovered, was false."

Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia -  discussing some of the subtle changes of which he is aware and  unaware...If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org  

They were so close - they held each others secrets; each others joys and sorrows.  Susan describes her brother as "larger than life" ... and then without any real warning...he was gone.  How did she cope - how did her family manage.  You will be stunned and heartened by Susan's story.

Transitions TUESDAY February 25 2020     MyNDTALK   ”5-30”   A Dementia Story  A Requested Rebroadcast Pamela and Jim and His Diagnosis Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia -   today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org .    Women's Wednesday February 26 2020     MyNDTALK   An Illicit Love   Mary Salsburg   "An Illicit Love" is unique among affair memoirs. Salsberg offers a triple perspective. She is first "the other woman," then "wife." She is also a licensed clinical social worker who counsels patients on infidelity issues. This trifecta of experience allows her to analyze her own life choices." 

Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia -   today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org  

Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody, including his family, believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered Shanann, his pregnant wife, and two young daughters ... . As terrible as his story is, it is also a warning because, to this day, living behind bars, Watts is still acting out the character traits that made him kill in the first place. In this, the first and only psychological exploration of the Watts family murders, psychotherapist Lena Derhally has pieced together the crime, the events leading to it, and most of all, her beliefs about the “why,” including the fact that Chris Watts—now a self-described “man of God”—is not in the least remorseful about killing his family.."  

Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia -  today he is joined by Pamela - for an exploration of their experiences of his diagnosis. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org

“About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual."  

With statistics that suggest over 40% of couples have met on line - it might be time for you to do a little research on what to do/not do.  Christiane has created the perfect guide to safe and productive online dating!    

Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia. We discuss the urgent need for education and selected available resources. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life.

It's hard to imagine that a profession known for its members' compassion, patience and generosity of spirit - could in fact, hurt each other.  Learn what is happening, why it's happening and what can be done. 

Jonathan Mooney, a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed

About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual.  

About one third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, and one in five have had one in the past year. The consequences of anxiety go far beyond the suffering experienced by the individual.  

Christine Ristaino was attacked in a store parking lot while her three- and five-year-old children watched. Ristaino shares what it felt like to be an ordinary person confronted with an extraordinary event―a woman trying to deal with acute trauma even as she went on with her everyday life, working at a university and parenting two children with her husband. She not only narrates how this event changed her but also tells how looking at the event through both the reactions of her community and her own sensibility allowed her to finally face two other violent episodes she had previously experienced.

Jim continues sharing his very personal experience of dementia. If you would like to email Jim or Pamela you can do so by sending an email to Pamela@ MYNDTALK.org