The Broken Brain

Announcement of the live stream tomorrow midday for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for the social media links to watch or JOIN the fun. Not only can you watch live and comment, you can click the link to Join the live broadcast yourself. Hope to see you (literally) tomorrow.

"Anne With An E," is the latest retelling of the novel "Anne of Green Gables," by Lucy Maud Montgomery, perhaps best known as a beloved miniseries that they show on PBS during pledge break a lot. Dalin Rowell, film & TV writer for the site Slashfilm.com joins to help me gush about this masterful reboot of a beloved classic. For all of you Fans (with an E) out there, this is a look how the show uses trauma, healing, fear, and emotion to tell the story in an exciting new way. Follow the Broken Brain at: www.facebook.com/breakabrain @breakabrain on Twitter @brainiacsahoy on Instagram Don't miss my live broadcast next week for Opioid overdose awareness day, August 31st! Listen to the episode or follow the social media for details!

Sharon Blady is here to talk about Ms Marvel, and in this episode she gets to apply her special knowledge and experience with community healthcare and mental health legislation. Sharon was the Health Minister of Manitoba and spent years legislating and working for mental health policy and health for all members of her community. This show, based off the classic comic run by G Willow Wilson, Jamie McKelvie & Adrian Alphona, focuses on an Islamic community in Jersey City and the individuals and families that surround Kamala Khan as she begins her career as a Marvel Hero. Follow Sharon's work with advocacy, training, and application of superhero stories to mental health at www.speak-up.co Follow the Broken Brain's Sosh-Meed on Twitter @breakabrain, Instagram @brainiacsahoy and FB at facebook.com/breakabrain

Carol Miles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She joins the program today to discuss the powerful nature of EMDR, how she began using it with clients, and guidance on the use of EMDR for clinicians. This episode is a paid sponsorship by Three Rivers Training Center and Carol Miles, LCSW. Join the upcoming Virtual Training for EMDR on September 7-9, with Part 2 coming up October 12-14. Visit www.carolmiles.com for more information and to sign up today!

Wonderful film critique and discussion about the way mental health is depicted in movies. 3 out of 4 of the hosts of Reels of Justice Podcast join the program. Dylan J Schlender, Robb Maynard, and Ben Haslar each share a specific film they have chosen that demonstrates a different take on Mental Health. The Broken Brain is proud to announce a new sponsor: Three Rivers Training provides top-quality EMDR training online. Join me for their September Part I training, Sep 7-9. Go to www.carolmiles.com to learn more and register for the training today!

Lily Allen-Duenas is a Yoga Instructor, Podcaster, and Health Coach. She is the creator and host of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast and an expert in the use of Yoga and Meditation in health management. She joins the podcast today to share tips on practicing Yoga for health and stress management, at whatever level you are. Learn more about her work at: https://wildyogatribe.com/ Also joining the show is special cohost Kathleen Brennan, Psychotherapist, Trauma Speacilist, and creator of the podcast On The Blue Couch. Follow her practice, podcast, and writing at: https://kathleenrbrennan.com/

Joe Capozzi is an actor, writer, and producer who joins the show to share information on the creation of his documentary "A Peloton of One," profiling the advocacy work being done by Dave Ohlmuller, Capozzi, and others around the issue of statute of limitation laws and filing charges against sexual abusers. Joe shares his own experiences as a survivor of clergy abuse and how advocacy work can funnel pain and suffering into areas of helping others. Watch the documentary preview HERE. "A Peloton of One," is available on Amazon Prime and other video outlets online.

Jess Wright joins us for the first Broken Brain Book Club, reviewing and answering questions about his historical fiction novel "A Stream To Follow." The story follows battlefield surgeon Bruce Duncan as he returns home from WWII service to his small hometown in Pennsylvania, opens up a practice, and tries to adjust to normal life. A fascinating cast of characters, relationship dynamics, and the fact that Bruce, his brother, and others are still struggling with PTSD from their wartime experiences.

THIS IS A sample of the bonus materials available to our Patreon Subscribers. To hear more like this go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain It's a new monthly tradition for the Patreon Feed. We are reviewing the June 2022 issue of Psychology Today. This is a publication focused on mental health and psychology designed to be accessible to the public. Hannah Boone, Substance Abuse professional, Comedian, and Mental Health Podcaster joins me to have some fun and get deeper into some of the article in this month's issue.

Three Jokers is a limited series Batman comic book from 2020, written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Jason Fabok & Brad Anderson. In it the Joker finds a new way to confront Batman...and serve him a side of therapy...kind of. Friend of the show and fellow Super-Nerd Sharon Blady helps me review the story and discuss the psychological elements of Batman, the Joker, Red Hood, Batgirl, and a whole host of others. We also get into a talk about fandom, gatekeeper culture, and trauma. Twitter: @breakabrain IG: @brainiacsahoy