Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! You can always call or text your questions or comments at 910-777-7239. To contact Doc Brian: You can call our guest line at 910-777-7239 or email doc@thedocbrian.com. https://direct.me/doc-brianAutor: Dr. Brian Sheppard

In 2021, Hayes launched creativesoundplay.com featuring The Greenfield Method, a comprehensive video curriculum for teachers comprised of transition games and exercises designed to focus, engage and teach children. Hayes began developing The Greenfield Method in the early 2000s while working with special needs high school students in New York City.…

You don't want to miss this episode, and we unravel how we can better serve our communities and law enforcement. You can find Joseph V. Imperatatrice at: https://bluelivesmatternyc.org/ Joseph@Bluelivesmatternyc.org You can call our guest line at 910-777-7239 or email doc@thedocbrian.com. https://direct.me/doc-brian…

Andrew tells us about how he ended up in prison and lost everything. While in prison, he found the Lord, and after serving his sentence, he became a pastor. You can find Andrew F. Carter at: IG: @andrewfcarter TikTok: @andrewfcarter https://linktr.ee/andrewfcarter You can call our guest line at 910-777-7239 or email doc@thedocbrian.com. https://dir…

Titus talks to us about how he rose to where he is today and how mental health has played an enormous role in his life—suffering from suicidal ideologies and seeking help amid a very stigmatized career. He is now focusing on his music career, where he performs under the name "Early." You can find Titus at: IG: @titusmakin TikTok: @imsooearly You ca…

Dr. Emina is the Associate Medical Director; Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist at Amen Clinics in Orange County, California. Mr. Rick Lawrence is an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. He creates and leads interactive trainings for church and cultural leaders, parents, and teenagers. Together…

Dr. David Sherbino, a clinical Thanotologist and Canadian citizen, joins Doc Brian to discuss the new update to the current Canadian law and how it opens the door for extreme measures such as someone with a mental health issue being able to get medical assistance in dying. Please let us know what you think about this; you can email us at doc@thedoc…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian visits JJ Singleton. JJ is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. His colon cancer has metastasized in many different places. While he lived without hope for a while, he is now a part of a drug trial that gives him hope. He plans to spend the rest of his days as a cancer activist encouraging people t…

In this week's episode, Doc Brian sits down with John and Amanda Pulley. John, a former buyer, and Amanda, a sex trafficking victim, have formed Pulley Consultation. They work with victim's offering counseling services and how to recognize someone who may fall victim. There is also a campaign for anti-porn and issues that lend to the temptation of …

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we sit down with Collier Landry. Collier Landry was ten years old when his father brutally murdered his mother and buried her in the basement. His story was recently presented in his documentary “A Murder in Mansfield” on Investigation Discovery. He recounts his story with Doc Brian and is still looking to answe…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with a caller from the previous episode, Joseph Morgan. While Joseph was giving his opinion about medically assisted suicide, he alluded to his having been suicidal in the past. He gives us his account and experiences in the Psych Ward while being committed. If you or someone you know is a da…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian takes calls from you, our audience. You may recall our last episode with Robert Feuerstein. He has considered physician-assisted suicide however, it’s not legal in his state. This episode caused quite a discussion. We wanted to hear your thoughts, so here they are! To find Doc Brian: Guest Line: 910-77…

On this weeks episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with author Robert Feuerstein. In his new book, “Living in My Afterlife: An invisible disability and health odyssey affecting millions” he recounts that after three months in a hospital, two years later, and all of the doctors' fruitless, "recommendations," a sixty-nine-year-old patient comes …

In this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Julia Spencer and talks about her battles with chronic depression and how that carried over into postpartum depression. She experienced depression with both of her children. Is there a link? You don't want to miss this episode to learn more about postpartum mental health. For more inform…

Happy National Down Syndrome Day! Doc Brian sits down with Dave and Raul Dallas in today's episode. Dave has Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21. Dave tells us how life is living with Down Syndrome, and Raul talks about growing up as a "baby brother." You'll enjoy this episode and learn a lot! You don't want to miss this episode! You can find D…

On this week's episode Doc Brian sits down with Matt Phifer to discuss trauma bonds. They may not be exactly what you think they are (HINT - You develop them when dealing with a narcissist). We tell you all that you need to know, and how to break them and stay away! You can find Matt at: website: https://www.mattphifercoaching.com/ IG @mattphiferco…

In this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian gives us the rundown on Hallucinations and Delusions. While they are closely related and often run in concert, there are significant differences between them. Doc Brian gives us some real-world experiences that he has encountered with both. As always, we invite you to tell us your experiences or ask an…

In this week's episode of Doc Talks, we revisit the mental health implications of COVID and students. We sat down with High School students Felicity, Maysie, Brooklynn, and Caleb. They talk about how the pandemic affected them and the hypocrisy among administrators within the school district. As you can tell, the pandemic has left a considerable vo…

In today's episode we discuss PTSD. Most know that PTSD is the acronym for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Living with a diagnosis is very difficult but what about their spouse, children or care givers? Doc Brian sits down with Brandy Young to speak about her marriage to a veteran with PTSD that ultimately ended in divorce. Let us know what you thi…

In this episode of Doc Talk's Doc Brian sits down with Kellie LaMonica and discusses mental health issues for children in the school systems and COVID. Some may feel that restrictions are too tight, while others think it's not strict enough. Whatever the case may be, we should protect our kids. Some have said that we protect them at all costs, but …

In this episode of Doc Talk's Doc Brian share's with us his life right now with his father. If you have been following our podcast or social media channels, you may recall that Doc Brian's father had a stroke several months ago. With a diagnosis of Dementia and his father now having hallucinations and delusions, they face the tough decisions about …

On this episode of Doc Talks we talk about addictions. Specifically additions to social media and dating applications. Mr. Jason Matthew, Project Manager for IBM and Founder of Lead Me Not joins in on the discussion. Jason has suffered from an addiction to dating sites. After looking over many different accountability applications he found that non…

After last weeks vulnerable podcast that I’m still low key freaking out over who might actually be listening, we received several call in questions on our guest line. This weeks episode features those questions by which I try my best to answer. You don’t want to miss this episode! Guest Line: 1-910-777-7239 Twitter: @talksdoc IG: @the_doc_brian Tik…

In this week's episode of Doc Talks, we give our listeners something a little different. Doc Brian gives us his life story, with a few things left out, or else this episode would have been days long. Nobody’s got time for that! Hopefully, you’ll end this episode knowing a little more about Doc Brian and why he does what he does. Remember, you can a…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks Doc Brian visits with Financial Advisor, Victor Weley of Pinnacle Advisors, Jordan Tew of Baptist Publishing House, and Certified Personal Trainer Matt Collins of The Fitness Accelerator. Doc Brian talks about making a resolution last. You don't want to miss this episode! To contact: Victor Wely - https://www.pin…

Merry Christmas! In this episode, Doc Brian sits down with LCSW Jonathan Waddell. We play your questions and try to answer them as best as possible! Some of you asked some doozies! We wish you a very Merry Christmas from our home to yours! You can find Doc Brian at: Twitter: talksdoc https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb https://www.instagram.c…

On this week’s episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Jesse Crosson. Jesse was sentenced to thirty years in prison when he was eighteen years old. We talk about his sentencing and life in prison. We discuss prison and justice reform. Jesse was able to receive clemency and is now home after 19 years! Don’t miss his story. You can find Jesse …

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we visit with Randell Stroud. He is a former political candidate, author, private investigator, self-defense instructor, and experienced paralegal specializing in constitutional law, bankruptcy law, human rights, and international law. He has authored several books, including his most famous work, "Global Human …

In this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Meggan Hill-McQueeney. Meggan is the current President and COO of BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center. In August 1993, while waiting to be discharged from the hospital after what she thought was a routine surgery, Marge Tautkus Gunnar learned that she had ovarian cancer. The e…

In this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Benjamin Thomas. Ben is a US Army Veteran who has been through a lot. From losing his stepfather, a father figure to him, having an autistic brother and being with his brother, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot. He suffers from PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. He and Doc Brian talk a…

On this week’s episode of Doc Talks, we sit down and chat with Amber Chiapetto. Amber labels herself as a foster care survivor. He was adopted at a very young age by her mother’s adoptive mother. She recalls her childhood as being very strict, having to take care of her siblings. At 14, she finds out her adoptive mother is giving her back and retur…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian had a conversation with Kyo Jackson. Kyo’s parents separated when she was very young. Eventually finding that her mother died of cancer she lived with her dad until he became very abusive. She then went to live with her grandma. Things seemed great until her grandma became abusive. No one believed her …

On this weeks episode Doc Brian sits down with Samuel Abraham Perez. Samuel was raised in a home where biblical teaching and church was a way of life. As he moved into adolescence he found that he was attracted to men. After graduation he moved to New York City and became a gay stripped and a Go-Go Boy. It was during this time that life really bega…

In this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with James and Jenaye Smith along with their therapist Dr. Rachel Floran. Jenaye made a very raw TikTok video after she found out about James' multiple affairs. Her TikTok went viral and is now sitting at a little over 3.5 million views. So much so it drew the attention of the Dr. Phil show. During …

On this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with James and Jenaye Smith along with their therapist Dr. Rachel Floran. Jenaye made a very raw TikTok video after she found out about James' multiple affairs. Her ikTok went viral and is now sitting at a little over 3.5 million views. So much so it drew the attention of the Dr. Phil show. We talk …

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we sit down with J.D. McCabe. He is the author of his memoir "The Third Gift." JD led a somewhat everyday life until he started on a weight-loss journey. He started taking protein powder to assist with his workouts. Within a matter of months, he had lost 40 plus pounds and became very sick. He found that his wif…

On this episode of Doc Talks, we sit down with Christopher Laux. Realtor by day, strongman competitor by night, Christopher talks about his life struggles. Despite making good grades he didn’t enjoy college. He was divorced and attempted suicide at the age of 24. He still struggles with depression but is now “living [his] best self... and loving ev…

Caleb is a twenty-five-year-old with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. He is completely bound to his bed without the use of his feet, legs, arms, or legs. Due to the weakening of his lungs, he has to wear a BiPAP oxygen machine twenty-four hours a day. His grandmother is his full-time caregiver. Despite his diagnosis, Caleb is the epitome of “I am not…

On this weeks episode of Doc Talks we sit down with Mikel Brooks. Two tours in the middle east. The second, as a combat engineer, clearing roadside bombs. With each explosion, a shockwave pierced his body. "The vibrations from it can separate your soft tissues," he explained. After every one, he went back out. "If you weren't bleeding," he said, "i…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we visit with Tameisha and Adrian Baxter. Tameisha and her husband are foster parents. They have had over 15 children placed with them throughout the years. Adrian is Tameisha’s daughter. While Tameisha was not a foster child, she was brought up in a very dysfunctional house, and God placed many families in her …

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we sit down with David & Stacey Howell. David, being adopted, had a desire to adopt. When he and Stacy decided to adopt, they set out to adopt a baby boy. However, as chance would have it, they ended up adopting twin girls, then later their baby sister! Their biological children were happy with the adoption, but…

On this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with MaKayla McAllister. MaKayla has been in and out of foster care since she was 15. She tells her horrific story of having two drug addicted parents, their divorce and then living with a narcissistic mother. She was adopted the day before her High School graduation and went on to finish her bachel…

On this episode Doc Brian sits down with Gold Star Daugther, Jennifer Legate to honor her father CWO Patrick Kordsmier. Kordsmeier and three others were killed in an 80mm rocket strike against the 39th at Camp Cook north of Baghdad. Another soldier was killed the same weekend when a roadside bomb exploded. Jennifer tells of growing up with her dad,…

In this week's episode, our guest is Chris Cheney. Chris is a Graphic, Fashion, and Industrial Designer. Originally from Boston, MA, now living in New York, he lives a pretty average life. Now working his dream job as a designer in New York and doing comedy on the side, he is living the dream. He says, “things are great!” But as the conversation ro…

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Les Lamey. You may remember a few weeks ago; we had his wife, Lexi Lamey. Les grew up in the Conway, Arkansas, area in a somewhat privileged home. He referred to us as being the country club kid. Les tells of getting kicked out of the university he attended to go to a private school and …

On this weeks episode Doc Brian sits down with Bryant Bell. Bryant identifies as being pansexual. He describes what that means to him. When circumstances forced him to come out to his parents they kicked him out of the house with nowhere to go! Unable to go back to college because his parents refused to pay for it, he struggles to make ends meet. B…

Lexi, originally from Northeast Arkansas, lived a seeming normal life with a mom who had an undiagnosed mental health condition which led to a lot of anxiety. Once in college she began to use Xanax and Adderall. She was arrested and kicked out of school after a suicide attempt. She now works as a phase 2 director in a woman’s addition support home.…

Lexi, originally from Northeast Arkansas, lived a seeming normal life with a mom who had an undiagnosed mental health condition which led to a lot of anxiety. Once in college she began to use Xanax and Adderall. She was arrested and kicked out of school after a suicide attempt. She now works as a phase 2 director in a woman’s addition support home.…

On this special Memorial Day release of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Micah Briley, Gold Star brother of CWO Donovan Briley. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Donovan Briley’s nickname was “Bull.” On October 3, 1993, Bull was the co-pilot of the lead Black Hawk in the United States’ mission to Mogadishu to snatch two Somali military leaders. Mr. Briley…

Neil, an Arkansas native and Associate Minister shares his story about his road to recovery. His account of addiction is familiar. A sports injury leading to two surgeries left him addicted to pain medication. Graduating to methamphetamine, stealing, and two suicide attempts, Neil’s eyes were open when he was arrested. A story with a lot of hope an…