The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 10/02/13

My guest is psychoanalyst Michael Guy Thompson, PhD who tells the incredible and enlightening story of working for four years with pioneer psychiatrist and philosopher R.D. Laing in one of his therapeutic houses.  This is an important piece of history with great contemporary relevance.  I hope to see you at Michael's conference, "R.D. Laing in the 21st Century," October 25-27, Staten Island, NY, where I'll be presenting on the Saturday.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 09/25/13

What is life about?  What matters?  How we approach people with Alzheimer's or other dementias is filled with meaning about the ultimate value of every human life.  My guest Laura Bowley exemplifies finding purpose in her own calling and in the lives the those whom society too often neglects. Good lessons for therapy and life!

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 09/18/13

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 09/11/13

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 09/04/13

Psychotherapist Dr. Frank Walton and I delve into our essentially social nature as Frank describes in very practical terms how we can help others, and ourselves, prosper through positive relationships.  We will both be presenting at Frank's outstanding Adlerian Society of South Carolina annual conference in Mertle Beach the weekend of September 27-29, 2013.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/28/13

My guest filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, creator of Generation Rx, talks with me about living a good life as a reformer.  Be inspired directing your life to make the choices you believe in.   You may not become rich and famous, but you will be satisfied with and deeply grateful for your life.   I strongly recommend this hour to everyone who wants to really live.   

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/21/13

You're a law abiding citizen and a vet, you  write something critical of the government on your Facebook, NSA detects it, a SWAT team seizes you in the dark of night, and you end up committed to a mental hospital.  My guest attorney John W. Whitehead blows the lid off America's emerging police state.  

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/14/13

In her first radio show appearance, social worker Rivka Edery LMSW speaks eloquently and from the heart about the place of spirituality and love in our personal lives and in our work as therapists.   This hour inspires and confirms the best in human nature.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 08/07/13

Dr. Brent Potter is a psychotherapist in the "old" tradition of taking people and life seriously.   We have an in-depth discussion about the roots of profound human suffering and how people heal.   You will feel like you are sitting together with us sharing a thoughtful evening of discussion.  Join us.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 07/31/13

Peter J. Gordon MD from Scotland talks with me about dementia and the elderly; Alzheimer's and its causes, known and unknown; the risks of early detection; and the truth that being elderly and suffering from dementia does not negate our humanity.  Informative and empathic!