The Brain Scrub
Are you a target in parental alienation, are you trying to live your best life, is stuff getting in the way? The Brain Scrub focuses on mental health and I share how I am coping during these unpredictable times by focusing on self-care, improvement and building community. My goal is to support you in living your best life by sharing what I have done during my journey as an alienated parent. This podcast explains my path to living a more authentic life by taking a courageous look at my self and focusing on what I can control, me. I am not an expert and the tools and techniques I share are based on my research, practice and ideas. For mental or physical health challenges, please seek the advice of a qualified practitioner. Absolutely seek professional help to deal with trauma, depression, personality disorders, etc. Support is out there - get it.
Episodes
![Don't be trumped by Trump. We all have a voice.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Don't be trumped by Trump. We all have a voice.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Yesterday was the day I saw evil in the eyes of top republican members. I can choose not to support these billionaires. Self-Interest doesn't create community and peace - it creates fear and unhealthy power. Bye Bye Facebook and Amazon Prime.
![Emotionally detaching from an alienated child](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Emotionally detaching from an alienated child
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
It's taken a lot of work, understanding, compassion and letting go of my fears - and I believe, thanks to all those out there that offer their stories and insights, I am one step closer to peace. Have a listen and reflect on how I am letting go of a future I want, but can't control or influence, so I am choosing a different path.
![Happy Holidays! My top 10 mental health helps for 2024](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
![The story of the Brain Scrub and a bit about ADHD](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 06, 2024
The story of the Brain Scrub and a bit about ADHD
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Title says it all.
![How Family Law Judges help destroy families](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
How Family Law Judges help destroy families
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
In many countries, efforts to change the family law system to one that treats alienation cases like a criminal case by identifying the facts, is not working. I hope this episode shines some light on what often hides in the shadow.
![Trump and the Power of Mental Models](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Trump and the Power of Mental Models
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Right vs. wrong. What is right and what is wrong. Well, that depends on our mental model. We all have them and if we take the time to understand what they might be, we may all have a chance to build a stronger and sustainable global community. BTW, the museum that I couldn't remember the name of is Pearl Harbour.
![Dealing with a bully](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Dealing with a bully
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
The 2024 US election is an example of how people in power positions role model bullying - both sides. Yet, we are trying to teach our youth to not bully. Maybe, to bully, is to be human, and, we do have a choice. In this episode I address how I cleared the air with a bully in my life and my hope is you can do the same. To hate, is to carry negativity in our life, and clearly, most of us carry a lot of that around (As per scientific studies - "According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive."
![The missing element in how to change](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
The missing element in how to change
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
A big shout out to DW news and the amazing job they do in presenting the facts, not the fiction. They inspired today's episode as I watched a great video on Climate Change and why, despite our know how, things are getting worse, not better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK3wf_17hxY
This episode is how to get more motivated to commit to changing. All the best in your change efforts!
![The power of the past in family relations](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The power of the past in family relations
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Most of our habits are created at a young age. Who teaches us...our care givers? Some of those ways of being with them may be creeping up now as an adult and could risk a healthy relationship. In this episode, I share a bit about my awareness about this.
![The Burden of Wanting to be Wanted](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14031441/brainscrubnew_9dr52z_300x300.jpg)
Friday Oct 11, 2024
The Burden of Wanting to be Wanted
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
We all have core needs that impact how we communicate and show up in the World. These needs are not necessarily new and when we were younger, we learned behaviours and strategies to get what we wanted. Very likely, these ways of being are showing up in aspects of your life now. How are they working for you and what might be the impact on others? In this episode I chat about mine.