The Broken Brain

In this engaging conversation, Anna Housley Jester, a mental health clinician and former Sesame Street Director of Content, shares her expertise in early childhood education and emotional regulation. She discusses her children's book, which personifies the amygdala in a lovable way, helping kids understand their emotions. Anna emphasizes the importance of honest communication, therapeutic play, and intrinsic motivation in classrooms. She also touches on neuroscience and strategies to calm anxiety, making complex topics accessible for both children and caregivers.

The podcast dives into the emotional complexities of the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving. It emphasizes the creation of personal traditions to enhance joy and connection. With colorful anecdotes about quirky rituals, listeners learn how these small practices can enrich their lives. The discussion also touches on the power of sharing traditions on social media for building community and promotes the idea of radical acceptance for improved emotional well-being. Plus, there's a nod to a meaningful charity supporting survivors of human trafficking.

Samantha Skelly is an Master Breathwork Facilitator, Author, and the Founder & CEO of Pause Breathwork. She teaches others how to use breath as a powerful tool for stress management, emotional processing, and trauma recovery. Follow her work at www.pausebreathwork.com Remember to follow and support The Because Organization, this month's highlighted charity, a Philadelphia based nonprofit helping survivors of human trafficking, at www.becauseorganization.org

This week's mental health tip is about Positive Deviancy: an interesting concept and a way to find a solution that already exists, but is flying under the radar. Go to www.becauseorganization.org to support this month's charity-of-focus, helping survivors of human trafficking.

This week we are diving into the history of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and the tool of The Miracle Question in trying to solve clinical problems. The entire episode can be found through subscribing to the Patreon: www.patreon.com/brokenbrain The highlighted charity this month is the Because Organization, a nonprofit helping survivors of human trafficking to rebuild a healthy & happy life. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

Thomas LaGrave is a Therapist, Social Worker, Author, former Navy SEAL, and expert in mental health treatment for youth. He describes the obstacles to mental health and social development facing modern youth, and the strengths of the young generation. Our charity of focus this month is Because ORganization, helping survivors of Human Trafficking to adjust and build a healthy life. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

Where do we look for hope when we are overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid? Mr Rogers suggested looking for the helpers, those coming to the aid of others at risk. Can we find comfort and survival by looking at all those doing good in the world? I hope so! Visit www.becauseorganization.org to help battle Human Trafficking by helping survivors with their aftercare needs.

The myth of Pandora's Box: is it a story of punishment, troubles, or hope? Or maybe all of that. This week's Thursday History lesson is the open episode for November, available to regular listeners as well as Patreon Subscribers. Goto becauseorganization.org to follow this month's highlighted charity, focused on rebuilding the lives of survivors of Human Trafficking.

Cedric Bertelli is a psychotherapist who helps people heal from trauma through somatic and movement based techniques. Somatic therapy is a huge part of modern trauma treatment, and Cedric shares how these techniques can help to impact the unconscious choices that impact our behavior. The charity of focus for November is the Because Organization, helping support survivors of human trafficking in the Philadelphia area. Follow their work at www.becauseorganization.org

Anxiety around making or receiving voice calls on the phone is quite common nowadays. Many suffer from the anxiety caused by feeling out of control, put on the spot, or otherwise stressed about the process. Here are a few tips for mitigating and facing that anxiety. The charity of focus for this month is Because Organization, a nonprofit that provides support for survivors of human trafficking, addressing the often forgotten aftercare. Follow their work and help out at www.becauseorganization.org