Psychiatrist & Novelist Jess Wright

It's the 2026 Broken Brain Halloween special!  Izzy & Dwight are talking about Mad Monster Party, a Rankin-Bass Halloween movie (whaaaat?) Listen to every precious moment of us talking monsters, mayhem, and all forms of silliness to help usher in the Spooky Spirits of the Season!

I am a huge fan of The Because Organization, and all of their hard work helping survivors of Human Trafficking to build successful, healthy, and happy lives after escaping severe exploitation and abuse. Every year they join the podcast to talk about their good work AND the ways you can help. Marcia Holt and Mary Beth Ford join me today to talk about individualized help for survivors, how Because does their work, and the annual virtual walk/run to raise funds.  Join the cause by walking or running this month! Register at www.becauseorganization.org  

Meg Boberg is a friend, mental health advocate, and a fellow Bipolar-haver. It's been a while since she's been on the show, but we often kick around ideas for recordings. Speaking of ideas, we're talk about our experiences with racing thoughts, hypomania, and mood irregularity.  Go to www.becauseorganization.org to support this month's highlighted charity. The Because Organization helps survivors of human trafficking to build a healthy and safe life. You can take part in their October fundraiser from anywhere in the world.  

As an evidence-based disability advocate, Jodie Herbert assists individuals who need reasonable accommodations in the workplace. She assesses the person's needs, functional abilities & limitations, and helps them to advocate with their organization. She helps both employees and trains workplace leadership on how meeting the needs of their workers improves productivity as well as morale. Follow her work at www.abilitypathways.au  The Because Organization is this month's highlighted nonprofit, helping individuals who have escaped Human Trafficking to build healthy, safe, and secure lives.  Go to www.becauseorganization.org to learn more, and participate in their annual walk/run fundraising event this October, done virtually for people from anywhere in the world.

Its the Broken Brain's 5th annual live stream for International Overdose Awareness Day! Check out the audio of my wonderful group of friends and colleagues bringing their expertise, experience, and love to this great cause. Check out www.penington.org.au to learn about the nonprofit that sponsors this important day every year. Go to www.becauseorganization.org to find our charity of focus, and important organization helping survivors of human trafficking as they rebuild a healthy and safe life. 

Jamie Alyson Feldman & Rachel Webster noticed that it was difficult to talk about debt...even with a best friend.This led them to create "Debt Heads: A Podcast About Money," taking a true crime approach to answer the mystery: who murdered our bank account?  A lively and fun team, they join me today to discuss societal and psychological elements of dealing with finances, stress, and (of course) Debt Itself. Follow their work at www.debtheadspodcast.com and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Join me and Izzy Tehran this upcoming Monday, 8/31, as we host the Broken Brain's annual live stream for International Overdose Awareness Day! Give us a listen or JOIN the stream, by going to www.dwighthurst.com/live 

Emily Morash is an expert in the use of Emotional Intelligence to resolve conflict and enhance leadership. She also teaches the under-appreciated role that self-awareness plays in developing and applying empathy. Check out her new book, "Unfunk Yourself: Leading Mindfully in the Midst of Mayhem."  Please join the Broken Brain's 5th annual live stream for International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday August 31st. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live to learn more!

Mychel "Snoop" Dillard is a doer. When she worked in hospitality she opened nightclubs. When she was asked for tips she began speaking. When she wanted to help others she started mentorship programs. When she lost her daughter she invested heavily into grief recovery. You can read about her experince in her new book, "Grieve. Grow. Go." and check out her memoir "Who Is Snoop." You can also watch her reality series, "Snooping For Love," on Amazon Prime & Tubi.  A dynamic individual with a lot to share, it is exciting to welcome her onto the program.  Monday August 31 is the annual Broken Brain LIVE Stream for International Overdose Awareness Day. Join me and Izzy Tehran for the stream, find links to watch (or join) us at www.dwighthurst.com/live 

Returning guest Jess Wright returns to talk about his new book "Dance In A Madhouse," a about a young doctor in the early 1900s committed to an asylum, and engrossed in a murder mystery.  Dr Wright is a renowned expert in psychiatry, and is the author of award winning books on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He is also a Novelist, applying his background in medicine & psychology into fiction. This is his second novel. Follow Jess' work and upcoming books at www.jesswrightMD.com Tune in on Monday 8/31 for The Broken Brain's 5th annual live stream for International Overdose Awareness Day! Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for details.

Doug Pray created the documentary "Louder Than Guns" to chronicle the work of Ketch Secor, lead singer of the band Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Greene, NPR Reporter & Host. Following a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Secor and Greene started a musical tour focused on getting community members to sit down and share their tragedy and beliefs with each other, with the belief that vulnerability can lead to healing. Visit www.louderthangunsfilm.com to learn more about this film Go to www.preblestreet.org to follow this month's highlighted Charity. Preble Street is a food service hub providing healthy meals to citizens of Portland Maine suffering with food insecurity. Get involved and share this wonderful organization today.