A replay of the 2015 Christmas Episode of the podcast. Michael Denniston, creator of great film podcasts like "War Machine Vs War Horse" and "99 from 99," joined me to record about the classic holiday movie "It's A Wonderful Life."

Be kind folks, 2015 was a long-ah time ago, my microphone wasn't as good.

Replay of the episode where Sharon Blady and I discuss the roots of the Santa Claus Legend, and how Santa looks in Marvel Comics. Is he a powerful mutant? He sure is! (New Christmas Episode coming Tuesday, Christmas Eve)

Check out www.PEITN.com for the monthly highlighted charity, the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network

Replay of the very popular Christmas Episode of 2020, a discussion about "The Snowy Day," holiday special, based on the book of the same name by Ezra Jack Keates.

This year's New Christmas Episode will air on Christmas Eve! Stay tuned, Dear Listener!

Amity Cooper is an expert in mental health therapy & entrepreneurialism. She joins the show today to talk about how therapist's run private practices and how this affects access to care. Follow her work at www.amitycooper.com 

This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at www.peitn.com, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community.

Do we remember the trauma that those around us feel? Do we check in enough to even know about it? 

Remember that episode of Seinfeld with the Soup Nazi? That character was based on a real guy! Al Yeganeh operated a soup restaurant frequented by one of the Seinfeld writers, and had the strange experience of becoming a template for a cultural icon.

This is the first 8 minutes of the weekly dive into the history of culture & psychology. If you would like to hear these weekly full episodes please consider becoming a supporter of the program at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain 

Matt Moyer is a photographer, producer, and filmmaker. He is the Co-Director and Cinematographer of the Indie Documentary "Inheritance," which follows five generations of a family in Rural Ohio. 11 years in the making, the film focuses on Curtis, a young member of this family, from age 12-18, and allows us to observe the patterns and events in his family, and how they experience love, addiction, trauma, and hope. A vulnerable and brave family, their story of heartache and hope provides precious insight for anyone hoping to understand addiction and to help others. Follow the film at www.inheritancethefilm.com 

This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at www.peitn.com, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community.

Online self-assessment tests are huge online. They can be a great tool in our own health management and improvement, but we have to use them the correct way. 

A dive into a few psychological elements of the story "A Christmas Carol." a story that has been popular for 181 years, probably for a reason.

To hear history episodes like this every week, along with other bonus materials, consider donating to the Broken Brain Patreon, at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

The charity-of-focus for this month is Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, a nonprofit providing advocacy for Trans individuals in Prince Edward Island & surrounding areas. Follow their work at www.peitn.com 

Dr Sui Wong is Neurological Ophthalmologist, direct care specialist in Migraine treatment, and Author. She was kind enough to join me to discuss proactive healthy behavior for the health of the brain, finding hope with neurological disorders, and the use of mindfulness. 

Go to www.peitn.com to visit our highlighted charity for December. The PEI Transgender Network provides education, fundraising, and advocacy for Trans people in Prince Edward Island & the surrounding area.