I talk with the brillant and talented Marjorie Jean. We discussion how her practice, RAM Circle came into being. We explore the elements of Attachment and Generational Trauma. Marjorie shares her work and book called Esteem. We revisit the influence our Brainspotting training inspired in us, and her efforts to bring Brainspotting to Haiti, for healing. Marjorie Jean Owner and Lead Psychotherapist [email protected] 301-615-2169 https://www.ramcircle.com/ RAM CIRCLE 7100 Baltimore Ave Suite 208 College Park, MD 20740

Content warning...For this episode, Lorran Garrison returns for us to have that 1 on 1 chat. We discussed her recent panel at San Diego Comic Con 2021, called Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse the impact of living through COVID. We also talk about what she is encountering and seeing in working as a special needs School Psychologist. This leads us to discuss some of the experience we have as BIPOC people, school violence, bullying, the brief history of mass shooting, and how geek culture has been associated both with and helps cope with it's presence. Lorran book can be found at www.littlebrainstorm.com Brainboy and Bob For more Geek material check out: Reframe and Re-chant at www.psychologyforgeeks.com/home

I chat with Jewel Love, LMFT. Who has created an organization called Black Men Executive. Where their focus is on working with Black Men in the corporate world. Where one of the major issues Black Men Executive face is Loneliness. As well as dealing with black mental health in the corporate world. Come listen, absorb, and share. www.blackexecutivemen.com https://www.championsmentalhealth.com

I chat with fellow Brainspotter, Alexis Overstreet about her training and work in Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE). We talk about how they have used it to address Pandemic stress, the Brain-Body connections & Therapy, and mental health as a Person of Color. Alexis Overstreet @ https://metaspacecounseling.com

Boonie and I continue our discussion on Neurodiversity and the collectiveness of the API culture. We are joined by Lorran Garrison, a School Psychologist, who is the author of Brainboy and Bob. Together we discuss the experience living and working with Neurodiversity, gaming, and API life & being. You can find Lorran's books about Brainboy and Bob here: www.littlebrainstorm.com. Additional information about the presentations Boonie and Lorran have given together at: http://www.organizedmesses.com/public-speaking You can find Lorran's book Brainboy and Bob www.littlebrainstorm.com Additional information about the presentations Boonie and Lorran have given together at: http://www.organizedmesses.com/public-speaking

I chat with Boontarika (Boonie) Sripom about, video games are sources of joy and entertainment, yet still carry stigma and misunderstanding within families and relationships, our culture in general. It is its own subculture but people still feel pressured to choose between people or games, where conflict increases. There are so many benefits from gaming, things that can be overlooked. By being open and curious, we can learn to see the world of a gamer more positively and even feel welcomed to explore our inner gamers, while acknowledging the importance of balance. [email protected] 949-381-1894 http://www.organizedmesses.com https://www.youtube.com/c/BoontarikaSripom

Today I talk with Shelly Bates, LPC aka The Black Bag Therapist. We talk about Body Sounder Grounder (BSG) and the way Shelly use them in their practice. We also discuss Brainspotting, and being a BIPOC therapist in the Practice and Business. Of more Myths and Realities.

One the effects of the Pandemic has been an increase use of virtual technology. I talk with Monet Goldman a therapist who includes the use of video games in working with his clients. We talk about how he came to this work, and the work of being a Therapist and a male of Asian Ancestor in the Mental Health field. Plus their take on the Myth & Reality question.

I had the great pleasure to talk with Demetrius Holt aka Hellspawn Cosplay. About the world of Black Costume Play (Cosplay) and representation in the Nerd and Geek or Blerd and Bleek space as a factor in our mental health. We also talk about the challenges and reality in the time of COVID-19 on the male body image and being a father. As always we also discuss the Myth and Reality of mental health, and the team that any hero needs to be out in the world making a difference. Because Demetrius has the power, and so do you. Instagram: Hellspawned_cosplay  Facebook: Hellspawned_cosplay

The events of the last several years has helped many being to have a name for the negative and destructive behaviors they have been experiencing from their loved one, employers, and peers. Dr. Natalie Jones and I discuss her work in the areas of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, African American Mental Health, prison/corrections, mental health for women. Please listen, learn, and share.