Live Stream tomorrow!

Live Stream tomorrow!

Author: Popped Collar Productions August 30, 2025 Duration: 5:54

Tomorrow will be the Broken Brain's 4th annual Live Stream for Overdose Awareness! Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live to WATCH live, on YouTube FB or Linkedin, or you can JOIN the live stream with me! Links and details all at that page. 


Ever wondered what happens when you take the serious, often intimidating world of psychology and run it through a filter of genuine curiosity and humor? That’s the space where The Broken Brain lives. Produced by Popped Collar Productions, this podcast sits at a unique crossroads between education and comedy, offering a therapist’s perspective without the sterile clinic feel. Each episode is structured as an organized panel discussion, gathering voices to unpack a wide variety of topics-some unexpectedly silly, others leaning into practical, self-help territory. You’ll hear real therapeutic points of view applied to everyday life, all within a conversation that feels more like a lively chat among insightful friends than a lecture. The result is an hour (ish) of content that aims to demystify mental health concepts while acknowledging the inherent messiness and humor of being human. Tuning in provides a refreshing blend of learning and levity, making complex ideas accessible and surprisingly entertaining. This isn't about jargon or quick fixes; it's about thoughtful exploration with a dose of relatability. The panel format ensures multiple angles are considered, offering listeners a richer understanding than a single host could provide. So, whether you're navigating your own challenges or just fascinated by how minds work, this podcast delivers a compelling mix of insight and irreverence.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Broken Brain
Podcast Episodes
Monday Mental Tip: 3 Things That Kid-You Enjoyed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:57
Welcome to Monday! Today's tip is about self-care, and how to rediscover things that brings us joy. Visit www.transcendingbarriersatl.org to support this month's charity-of-focus, helping Black Transgender individuals wi…
Medically Assisted Suicide, with Filmmaker Chelsea Christer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:04
Chelsea Christer is the Writer & Director of "Out For Delivery," a dark comedy that takes on issues of terminal illness, suicide, and end of life care. Although the world is already jaded about these issues, Out For Deli…
Monday Mental Tip Listen While You Advocate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:05
Recently a good friend made a great, salient post for Autism Awareness Day, which led me down a path of thinking about what makes good awareness and advocacy.
A Charming Story About Logotherapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
The monthly history episode for all listeners! This week we are examining Logotherapy, and finding meaning in suffering. Specifically a story told by Victor Frankl about a moving session with a patient. Go to www.transce…
How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults, with Mara Einstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
Mara Einstein is an author, academic, speaker, and marketing expert. In her new book, "Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use The Same Techniques as Cults," discusses how we have moved from attention-based advertising to an econo…
Monday Mental Tip: Gender Affirming Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
What is Gender Affirming Care? It works differently than some people think. Today is Trans Visibility Day, so here is a little rundown of some aspects of this approach that is saving lives and promoting healing at a rate…
What Makes A Personality, with Attorney & Author Amber Willingham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:54
Amber Willingham writes novels (under the name AL Willingham) focused on the nature of personality, memory, communication, and the illusion of utopia. Her first book, Bliss Creek, tells the story of an amnesiac young wom…
Will Crouse & The Coder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
Will Crouse is a filmmaker and the creator of the short film "The Coder," which tells the story of a computer programmer in a high-pressure environment who is also coping with intrusive thoughts. Go to www.baketheirday.o…
Motivational Speaking and Coaching as a Therapist with Doug Nielsen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
Doug Nielsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Author, Therapist, Motivational Speaker, and Coach. He is also a good friend, one that I've been meaning to have on the show for a long time. With such an array of roles…