Experiencing Dementia Ryan Noufers Mary The Widow episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 45 MIN

Experiencing Dementia Ryan Noufers Mary The Widow

from The Broken Brain

Ryan Noufer created his indie short film "Mary The Widow," to tell a story about Dementia from a unique perspective of a woman attending a speed-dating seminar for widowed seniors. In the interview he shares his experiences with his own grandmother, feelings on mental health, and how art can help to process emotion, including our worst fears. You can follow his work @ryannoufer on Instagram. Please go to www.kidsandart.com to support and share this month's highlighted charity. Kids & Art is a nonprofit using Art to help patients with Pediatric Cancer, a perfect charity to go along with this month's focus on independent storytellers using film to share perspectives on mental health, relationships, and being a human being. 

NOW PLAYING

Experiencing Dementia Ryan Noufers Mary The Widow

0:00 45:43

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Broken Brain?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this The Broken Brain episode published?

This episode was published on April 28, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Ryan Noufer created his indie short film "Mary The Widow," to tell a story about Dementia from a unique perspective of a woman attending a speed-dating seminar for widowed seniors. In the interview he shares his experiences with his own grandmother,...

Can I download this The Broken Brain episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!