Sexism & Sensibility with Dr Jo-Ann Finkelstein
The Broken Brain
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 . 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
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Monday Mental Tip: Assessing Our Expectations
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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
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Why We Do Things, with JonRobert Tartaglione
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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. You can follow his work at www.influence51.com It's a new month, so we have a new...
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A Neurological look at Autism & ADHD, with Dr Steven Lazar
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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 to share science-based information. Follow him and his work @smlazarMD on Instagram...
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Trauma Informed Violence Recovery with Marcia Holt & Bill Cottringer
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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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RPG in Therapy: Live-Play of Green Oaks, by Roberto de Luca
The Broken Brain
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 to watch the video of this game, and see more about the use of RPG play in therapy.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Elements in Health Psychology, with Dr Alan Rozanski
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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 . Go to to view and get involved with our monthly charity of focus this month, helping homeless youth in California.
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Gender Roles, Invention, and Wheels on Suitcases
The Broken Brain
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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How To Build and Keep Motivation with Mr Motivation (Sean Murphy)
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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. Did you know that 1/3 of homeless young people in the US are in California? They certainly do. Go...
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Monday Mental Tip: What Do You Think You Will Answer?
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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 to learn more and support this exciting organization.
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Go to www.transcendingbarriersatl.org for this month's highlighted charity. TRANScending Barriers Atlanta is a wonderful nonprofit helping Black Trans people handle legal issues.