M.E.S.H.

Where your Mental, Emotion, and Social Health is always on the agenda!

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  Episode #51

  A Survivor's Testimony: The Hurricane That Stayed

  Aug 19, 202624 min

  Some conversations stay with you long after they end. In this deeply moving episode of M.E.S.H., Dr. Pamela Brewer welcomes an old and dear friend, Selma Rodriguez, who lived through Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017. With extraordinary honesty, Selma recounts the night the storm sounded like a train tearing through her yard, the four long months without electricity, the nerve-wracking pre-dawn waits for gas, and the health consequences she carries to this day. But this is more than a story of hardship—it's a testament to resilience, faith, family, and the profound importance of showing up for one another. Selma shares what disaster survivors truly need, why the aftermath can be as devastating as the storm itself, and a tender reminder not to forget the children caught in the middle. This is a conversation about survival, courage, and the humanity that, as Selma says, keeps us whole. Topics Covered: What Hurricane Maria was truly like on the ground in Puerto Rico The gap between expected and actual disaster relief How communities came together to help one another The often-invisible health consequences of disaster The real human toll versus early official counts Why we must remember children in times of crisis Key Takeaways: The aftermath of a disaster can be as devastating as the event itself. Community and mutual aid are lifelines when official help is slow to arrive. Disaster carries hidden, long-term health consequences beyond the immediate damage. Even small, practical acts of help—food, medicine, a toy for a child—can be life-changing. Isolation deepens the pain of disaster; connection and support matter enormously. Resilience, faith, and family can carry people through the unimaginable. Learn more about our guest: Selma Rodriguez joined the conversation from San Juan, Puerto Rico, sharing her firsthand experience of surviving Hurricane Maria. Resource List: Organizations mentioned: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) #HurricaneMaria #PuertoRico #Resilience #DisasterRecovery #Survival #Community #MentalHealth #Humanity #MESHPodcast #PamelaBrewer #DisasterRelief #Hope

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  Episode #50

  Music as Medicine: Lady Myrrh on the Self-Care We Overlook

  Aug 12, 202621 min

  What if one of the most powerful forms of self-care has been playing in the background of your life all along? On this joyful, soul-filling episode of M.E.S.H., Dr. Pamela Brewer welcomes Lady Myrrh, a Washington, DC and Maryland-based musical artist, radio host, and lifelong music historian whose blend of jazz, R&B, and neo soul has made her a beloved fixture in the region. Lady Myrrh shares how music became her companion as an only child, how the blues became her therapy, and how a single song can leave you lighter than you started. From the storytelling roots of Delta blues to sneaking gospel as a minister's daughter, she traces a lifetime set to music—and offers warm, practical encouragement for anyone who wants to begin using music more intentionally. Her invitation is simple and generous: start with a song you love, crack the door, and let music carry you through. This is a conversation that will leave you reaching for your favorite playlist with new appreciation. Topics Covered: Music as an everyday, accessible form of self-care The history and healing power of the blues How storytelling in music helps us feel less alone Using music to express emotions that are hard to voice Discovering different genres and what each one offers Turning to specific songs in moments of grief or hurt How a preacher's-daughter upbringing shaped a musical life Simple ways for a "music newbie" to begin exploring Key Takeaways: Music is an accessible form of self-care—it's already all around you. The blues isn't about staying sad; its stories can leave you lighter and more hopeful. Music can express the emotions we struggle to put into words. A single meaningful song can carry you through grief, hurt, or a hard day. You don't need expertise to begin—start with one song you love and explore from there. Music can be a companion, a release, and a way to "step in rhythm" through problems. Learn more about our guest: WPFW 89.3 FM (Washington, DC) — blues show; stream at WPFWFM.org or via the WPFW / Jazz and Justice app WOWD (Takoma Park, MD) — "Borderlines," all genres; 94.3 FM or TakomaRadio.org CD featuring original songs - her favorite is "Even My Cash Is Bouncing" KEY WORDS #MusicAsSelfCare #Blues #Jazz #NeoSoul #MentalHealth #Healing #MusicTherapy #SelfCare #MESHPodcast #PamelaBrewer #LadyMyrrh #CommunityRadio #WPFW89.3FM#WOWD94.3FM

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  Episode #49

  Children Grieve Differently - Not Less

  Aug 5, 202621 min

  How do children really grieve—and why do we so often miss it? On this deeply moving episode of M.E.S.H., Dr. Pamela Brewer welcomes Kelly Edmondson, a nurse executive, certified grief counselor, and founder of Timely Presence, an organization she created after the sudden loss of her 28-year-old son. With extraordinary openness, Kelly shares her own story and then turns toward the children in our lives, helping us understand that just because kids grieve differently doesn't mean they grieve less. From the danger of well-meaning phrases like "grandpa went to sleep," to the compounded grief of a child who lost a parent they never knew, to the very real heartbreak of a lost toy or a missed team, Kelly offers compassionate, practical wisdom. Her "three R's"—regulate, respond, remain—give parents and caregivers a gentle framework for showing up. This is a tender, hopeful conversation about helping children feel seen, heard, and safe, and about how loss can reshape us without defining us. Topics Covered: How children grieve differently than adults—but no less deeply Why clarity matters more than protective euphemisms Magical thinking and the literal minds of young children Compounded grief and losing a parent never known Honoring loss when the other parent is absent or estranged Treating a child's lost toy or missed team as real grief The "three R's" of guiding any loss: regulate, respond, remain Modeling healthy emotion instead of emotional perfection Key Takeaways: Children grieve fully, even when their grief looks like play and joy. Clear, honest language protects children more than softening euphemisms. A child's "small" loss is real loss—your job is to help them feel seen, heard, and safe. Regulate yourself, respond to their need, and remain present over time. It's healthy to let children see you grieve, within steady, supportive limits. Loss reshapes us, but with care and connection, it doesn't have to define us. Learn more about our guest: Organization: Timely Presence — sends meaningful gifts on emotionally charged days like birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries Website: thetimelypresence.com Instagram & Facebook: Timely Presence LinkedIn: Kelly Edmondson KEY WORDS #ChildhoodGrief #GriefSupport #Parenting #Loss #Healing #MentalHealth #ChildrenAndGrief #EmotionalHealth #MESHPodcast #PamelaBrewer #KellyEdmondson #Mourning

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  Episode #46

  Caregiving, Identity, and the Life That Changes Around You

  Jul 15, 202623 min

  Dr. Pamela Brewer welcomes Janette Burke to M.E.S.H. for a candid, practical, and deeply human conversation about caregiving, identity, disability, work, and the emotional cost of caring for an aging parent. Janette is a women’s leadership mentor, speaker, podcast host, mental health advocate, and online TV host whose life changed dramatically when caregiving became central to her daily reality. Together, Dr. Brewer and Janette explore what it means to become “a mother to your mother,” how caregiving reshapes time, health, business, friendship, and independence, and why caregivers need support, structure, and permission to care for themselves too. 🌟 Topics Covered: The daily reality of family caregiving Caring for an aging parent while managing work How caregiving can change identity and independence How caregiving affects sleep, health, and social life Why caregivers often put their own needs last The guilt and loneliness caregivers may carry Key takeaways: Caregiving is love, labor, planning, and emotional endurance all at once. Caregivers often need support long before they feel comfortable asking for it. Self-care is not separate from caregiving; it helps make caregiving sustainable. Losing flexibility, social time, sleep, and independence can affect emotional health. A caregiver’s body, schedule, and relationships need attention too. Small supports, like help with cleaning or transportation, can make a meaningful difference. Caregiving requires flexibility, but it also requires boundaries and realistic expectations. Naming the strain honestly can be the first step toward getting help. Learn more about our guest: Guest: Janette Burke Website: www.janetteburke.com Online TV: Janette’s TV Social media: DM Janette Burke or Janette’s TV on social platforms Email: janettestv@janetteburke.com Phone/Text: 416-802-0655 Work mentioned: Janette is a women’s leadership mentor, speaker, podcast host, mental health advocate, online TV host, correspondent, red carpet event host, MC speaker and brand ambassador

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  Episode #45

  The Student Protest That Shook South Africa

  Jul 8, 202621 min

  Dr. Pamela Brewer welcomes journalist and author Lynda Schuster back to M.E.S.H. for a powerful continuation of their conversation about A Burning Hunger, the Soweto Uprising, and the young people whose courage helped expose the human cost of apartheid. This episode focuses on Tsietsi Mashinini, the brilliant teenage student leader whose ability to organize, speak, and inspire helped turn deep frustration into collective action. Together, Dr. Brewer and Lynda explore student protest, family trauma, torture, truth-telling, and the emotional weight of using your voice when speaking can place your life at risk. 🌟 Topics Covered: The teenage leadership behind the Soweto Uprising Tsietsi Mashinini’s role in student organizing The peaceful protest of June 16, 1976 turned violent after government intervention Police violence against student marchers Truth-telling, healing, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Key takeaways: Young people can recognize injustice. Voice is a core part of dignity, identity, and social health. Trauma does not end when the event ends; it can live inside families for years. Peaceful protest can still be met with violence when power feels threatened. Truth-telling can be painful, but it can also create a path toward recognition. Systems that silence people also shape emotional life, memory, and belonging. Telling a family’s story with care helps history remain human. Understanding the past can deepen compassion for how people survive the present. Learn more about our guest: Guest: Lynda Schuster Book: A Burning Hunger Website: lyndaschuster.com Publisher: Ohio University Press Available through: Amazon, bookstores, Ohio University Press, and Lynda Schuster’s website Event mentioned: Politics and Prose in the Washington, DC area on August 7 Background: Former foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor #MESH #DrPamelaBrewer #LyndaSchuster #ABurningHunger #SowetoUprising #TsietsiMashinini #ApartheidHistory #MentalEmotionalSocialHealth #TruthAndReconciliation #StudentResistance #HumanRights #SocialHealth

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