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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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    • 3.6 • 5 Ratings

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.

    Social Issues & the Individual, with Dr Sebastienne Grant

    Social Issues & the Individual, with Dr Sebastienne Grant

    What happens when larger social issues intersect with our individual lives? We are surrounded by social, environmental, economic, and many other factors that interact with our psychology and the ability to live our lives. 
    Dr Sebastienne Grant is a psychologist who studies the intersections of individual and societal wellbeing, social justice, environmental concerns, community interconnection, and acts of compassion.
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    Get involved with The Broken Brain by sharing the show with others, leaving a positive review, or becoming a member of our Patreon. Learn more at: www.dwighthurst.com/support 

    • 52 min
    Somatic Practices for Healing with Don St John

    Somatic Practices for Healing with Don St John

    Dr Don St John joins the program to discuss his approach to healing from trauma and becoming a whole and healthy self. His treatment strategies include the use of Somatic Techniques to tie the mind and body together for deeper psychological healing.
    Follow his work at www.pathsofconnection.com
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    Consider becoming part of the Broken Brain by supporting and sharing the show, gaining access to the bonus materials on our patreon: www.patreon.com/brokenbrain 

    • 54 min
    Thursday This-Story: Lobotomobile

    Thursday This-Story: Lobotomobile

    In the 1960s, Walter J Miller travelled around the USA performing lobotomies for the media and the public, as well as training staff in psychiatric facilities. As the inventor of the Transoptical method of lobotomy, Miller unfortunately caused thousands of people to receive this dangerous, and often very damaging, procedure.
    This episode is the monthly dive into mental health history. These episodes are released every Thursday on The Broken Brain's Patreon feed, www.patreon.com/brokenbrain 

    • 27 min
    Cultural Impact of K-pop, with Sharon Blady

    Cultural Impact of K-pop, with Sharon Blady

    You know (and love) Sharon, frequent cohost and All-Things-Marvel Correspondent for The Broken Brain. She is here today to share all about K-pop, her invovlement and interest in this movement, and how it has culturally and politically had an impact in Western culture. As a former politician herself, Sharon understands the nuances of advocacy and has seen movements has heavy influence on young people and voters. 
    Follow Sharon's work at www.speak-up.co
    Consider contributing to the Broken Brain by visiting www.dwighthurst.com/podcast to see how you can get invovled.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent, with Christopher Morris

    Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent, with Christopher Morris

    Christopher Morris is the author of the new book "We Are All Made of Scars," which tells the story of the extreme difficulties caused by living with his mother's alcohol addiction, and how this caused pain for him and for her. His story is one of vulnerability, pain, trauma, and healing. 
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    If you would like to contribute to the podcast, please share your story or questions at www.dwighthurst.com/podcast 
    You can also find ways to support the show and become part of the Broken Brain patron community. 

    • 47 min
    Dance & Movement Therapy Training by Ande Welling, CMHC

    Dance & Movement Therapy Training by Ande Welling, CMHC

    Ande Welling is a fantastic therapist and expert in Dance & Movement Therapy. A while back she gave this wonderful training for Mental Health clinicians, and I was lucky enough to rediscover this recording I made of her presentation.

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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

ChildeOfPoetry ,

Chit chat

I was looking for something more educational and intellectually challenging. This podcast would be good for someone who is multitasking and maybe wants some
chit chat or light talk on the brain playing in the background.

semerkoala ,

Very informative

Great personality to listen to

Gavinthomas2015 ,

Awesome show!

Great podcast! Highly recommended

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