Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:46 -0400 https://548638.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Brain Pain yes 3ea8c90b-1b45-5520-8ce2-47b8c91ea34f John episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1tx87avkmf7vevb704lihjha5bzw?.jpg https://548638.buzzsprout.com Controlling Emotions Following up on the need to have Emotional Regulation, I discuss several items that might help with emotional regulation. 

]]> Following up on the need to have Emotional Regulation, I discuss several items that might help with emotional regulation. 

]]> https://youtu.be/JC0lUStI5gI John Buzzsprout-9547275 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2230 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 2 17 full false Unhappy? Why? What should we be considering about our agency to create a satisfying life?  Let's talk about it.

]]> What should we be considering about our agency to create a satisfying life?  Let's talk about it.

]]> https://youtu.be/yf2ZkzARtl8 John Buzzsprout-9509379 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2179 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 2 16 full false Behavior of Sleep Discussing the behavior we call Sleep.

]]> Discussing the behavior we call Sleep.

]]> https://youtu.be/QKPGyxwwIVg John Buzzsprout-9470936 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1180 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, Sleep 2 15 full false Addiction Discussion about addiction.

]]> Discussion about addiction.

]]> https://youtu.be/wy9uRDH66r8 John Buzzsprout-9425764 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1917 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, addiction 2 14 full false Be Effective Talking about a few ideas on how to be more effective in the things you do, some specific to career development.

]]> Talking about a few ideas on how to be more effective in the things you do, some specific to career development.

]]> https://youtu.be/LJSMox4D1ak John Buzzsprout-9345013 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1491 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, being effective 2 13 full false Living Satisfied I discuss some of the things that an individual can do to improve their overall satisfaction with life.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/dFnAT8uuzNQ
Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@100John:2/LivingSatisfied:1

]]> I discuss some of the things that an individual can do to improve their overall satisfaction with life.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/dFnAT8uuzNQ
Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@100John:2/LivingSatisfied:1

]]> https://youtu.be/dFnAT8uuzNQ John Buzzsprout-9298620 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1846 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, satisfaction 2 12 full false The Cost of Mental Health Care Why is healthcare, and specifically mental health care so expensive.  I share my thoughts and opinions.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/1gnmt7ZzuCs
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@100John:2/CostMentalHealthcare:1

]]> Why is healthcare, and specifically mental health care so expensive.  I share my thoughts and opinions.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/1gnmt7ZzuCs
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@100John:2/CostMentalHealthcare:1

]]> https://youtu.be/1gnmt7ZzuCs John Buzzsprout-9263215 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2171 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 2 11 full false What did I just see? Discussion of how the vision works and of course our perseption.

]]> Discussion of how the vision works and of course our perseption.

]]> https://youtu.be/Q33eKjuEKqo John Buzzsprout-9069017 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1293 Mental Health, psychology, vision 2 10 full false Perception and Empathy Discussing the subjective nature of perception and how it relates to empathy.

]]> Discussing the subjective nature of perception and how it relates to empathy.

]]> https://youtu.be/jWAEm5wynpg John Buzzsprout-9033410 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1780 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, perception, empathy 2 9 full false Brain Development The brain is not fully developed at the age of 18.  Let's consider the implications of that.

]]> The brain is not fully developed at the age of 18.  Let's consider the implications of that.

]]> John Buzzsprout-9001663 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1363 Mental Health, psychology, brain development 2 8 full false Feeling the fear Discussing anxiety and feeling fear as we get through life.

]]> Discussing anxiety and feeling fear as we get through life.

]]> https://youtu.be/GNDU4KNSwMI John Buzzsprout-8920436 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1852 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, anxiety 2 7 full false Finding a Therapist We discuss a number of things to consider when looking for a therapist.  What do you need to consider about yourself and the person you will trust with your therapy?

]]> We discuss a number of things to consider when looking for a therapist.  What do you need to consider about yourself and the person you will trust with your therapy?

]]> https://youtu.be/FwHqDqwxap0 John Buzzsprout-8882624 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1830 Mental Health, psychology, finding a therapist 2 6 full false Self-Medicating Discussion of Self-medication and some common drug interactions.

]]> Discussion of Self-medication and some common drug interactions.

]]> https://youtu.be/H_UVxICr-II John Buzzsprout-8753230 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1405 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, self medicating 2 5 full false Coping Strategies I discuss specific types of coping strategies used to deal with stress and anxiety. 

]]> I discuss specific types of coping strategies used to deal with stress and anxiety. 

]]> https://youtu.be/mSH8VzrJhAw John Buzzsprout-8734053 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1774 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene, coping strategy 2 4 full false Coping and Life Skills I discuss the importance of coping and life skills.
I reference the following work:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763418305116  
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02667360410001691053
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2016.1266641

]]> I discuss the importance of coping and life skills.
I reference the following work:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763418305116  
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02667360410001691053
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2016.1266641

]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUq66FA-Uvo John Buzzsprout-8690516 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1388 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 2 3 full false Seeking Help I discuss seeking help and the stigma related to successfully getting help with mental health.
I reference the following two articles:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30599434/
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination
Video:  https://youtu.be/Am6N_xOshYc

]]> I discuss seeking help and the stigma related to successfully getting help with mental health.
I reference the following two articles:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30599434/
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination
Video:  https://youtu.be/Am6N_xOshYc

]]> John Buzzsprout-8663426 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1676 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 2 2 full false EP 12 Memorial Day 2020 On Memorial day I discuss brain development which ties into brain development and conditioning.    I also touch on the virtual loss of military personnel that are dealing with PTSD.

I refer to a book which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J90F8W2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

(Not sponsored, just a good book)

]]> On Memorial day I discuss brain development which ties into brain development and conditioning.    I also touch on the virtual loss of military personnel that are dealing with PTSD.

I refer to a book which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J90F8W2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

(Not sponsored, just a good book)

]]> https://youtu.be/YbRkyFnc7fA John Buzzsprout-8628182 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2061 Mental Health, psychology, Memorial Day, Military conditioning 2 1 full false EP11 Sleep We discuss the impact of sleep on psychosis, mental health, how to sleep better, and what part of the brain works with sleep.  There is also a discussion of melatonin and its impact on sleep.

]]> We discuss the impact of sleep on psychosis, mental health, how to sleep better, and what part of the brain works with sleep.  There is also a discussion of melatonin and its impact on sleep.

]]> Buzzsprout-3785429 Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1277 Mental Health, psychology, sleep, melatonin 1 11 full false EP10 I'm Back Where have I been and what was going on?  After catching up we discuss mental hygiene.

]]> Where have I been and what was going on?  After catching up we discuss mental hygiene.

]]> John Buzzsprout-3700853 Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 741 Mental Health, psychology, mental hygiene 1 10 full false EP 12 Memorial Day 2020 We discuss why days like Memorial Day are important to a country, how the military creates soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen.  We also touch on fear of compassion.

]]> We discuss why days like Memorial Day are important to a country, how the military creates soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen.  We also touch on fear of compassion.

]]> John Buzzsprout-3895790 Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1543 Mental Health, psychology, Memorial Day, Military conditioning 1 12 full false Veteran's Day 2019 We discuss what a combat veteran may face, specifically PTSD.  Why is PTSD, how is it treated, and why are veteran issues important to Brain Pain?  We cover all of that here.

]]> We discuss what a combat veteran may face, specifically PTSD.  Why is PTSD, how is it treated, and why are veteran issues important to Brain Pain?  We cover all of that here.

]]> John Buzzsprout-2033442 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1510 Mental Health, psychology, PTSD, Veteran issues 1 9 full false EP 8 What's Coming I discuss what we will be discussing over the next 8 to 16 weeks on Brain Pain.  It includes Psychopathology and Cultural Diversity.

]]> I discuss what we will be discussing over the next 8 to 16 weeks on Brain Pain.  It includes Psychopathology and Cultural Diversity.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1986280 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 815 1 8 full true Self-Diagnosis We discuss the impact of self-diagnosis of mental illness on the individual and those around them.  We also consider the impact it may have on the larger subject of how mental illness is viewed in society.

]]> We discuss the impact of self-diagnosis of mental illness on the individual and those around them.  We also consider the impact it may have on the larger subject of how mental illness is viewed in society.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1944492 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 992 Mental Health, psychology, diagnosis 1 7 full false EP6 Connectedness Review how being connected to other humans matters for us.  Also, consider the role technology can play in how removed or connected we can be.  This week it is more observed behavior than quoting studies.

]]> Review how being connected to other humans matters for us.  Also, consider the role technology can play in how removed or connected we can be.  This week it is more observed behavior than quoting studies.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1824307 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 837 Mental Health, psychology, human connection 1 6 full false Misconceptions There are a great number of misconceptions about psychology and we are talking about some of them.  I have chosen a few items that come up repeatedly when discussing psychology with friends and family that do not have a psychology background.  

]]> There are a great number of misconceptions about psychology and we are talking about some of them.  I have chosen a few items that come up repeatedly when discussing psychology with friends and family that do not have a psychology background.  

]]> John Buzzsprout-1744813 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1020 Mental Health, psychology, misconceptions 1 5 full false Elder Abuse There is a disturbing trend of increasing elder abuse.  We discuss the shortcomings in research and society to serve this underserved population.  We also discuss some of the reasons that it can be so challenging to detect and resolve.

]]> There is a disturbing trend of increasing elder abuse.  We discuss the shortcomings in research and society to serve this underserved population.  We also discuss some of the reasons that it can be so challenging to detect and resolve.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1711939 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 825 Mental Health, psychology, elder abuse 1 4 full true Adolescent Suicide Prevention September is Suicide Awareness month!
We discuss the various causes and preventions of Adolescent Suicide.  What does the research show?  What changes in our social structure in the USA contribute to almost 18% of children surveyed saying they have considered suicide in the last 12 months?  

]]> September is Suicide Awareness month!
We discuss the various causes and preventions of Adolescent Suicide.  What does the research show?  What changes in our social structure in the USA contribute to almost 18% of children surveyed saying they have considered suicide in the last 12 months?  

]]> John Buzzsprout-1666012 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 1101 Mental Health, psychology, adolescent suicide 1 3 full false Applying Ethics This time we cover the various ethical theories and six-step method for application.  We also cover a complex ethical situation and what the considerations might be.

]]> This time we cover the various ethical theories and six-step method for application.  We also cover a complex ethical situation and what the considerations might be.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1639570 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0400 1207 Mental Health, psychology, ethics 1 2 full true Introduction to John I talk a bit about my biography so that you might know the guy talking a bit better.

]]> I talk a bit about my biography so that you might know the guy talking a bit better.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1600165 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 693 Mental Health, psychology 1 full false Ethics We start our adventure through the vast world of psychology by considering Ethics.  Why do we need classes focused on ethics?  What are the considerations that are involved in applying a code of ethics?  
I review my thoughts and discoveries about ethics in psychology from an overarching perspective.

]]> We start our adventure through the vast world of psychology by considering Ethics.  Why do we need classes focused on ethics?  What are the considerations that are involved in applying a code of ethics?  
I review my thoughts and discoveries about ethics in psychology from an overarching perspective.

]]> John Buzzsprout-1600147 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 1080 mental health, psychology, ethics 1 1 full false