Hello my darlings! Welcome to our podcast Shit Your Shrink Thinks. We are a comedy podcast created by two therapists who never took the advice we were given... â€stick to your day job.†No way, sensible opinions, you won‘t get us! We are here to give you the real deal on everything mental health, wellness and life in general. Find out what therapists really think about it all and *maybe* learn a few skills along the way.
Attack of the spores! This weeks the shrinks talk about mold. Yup, mold. We discuss how simply living with it can create physical and psychological symptoms, and give you some ways to fight back. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Feeling a bit comfortably numb? Maybe you are in a rut? This weeks the shrinks discuss mental health when you are on the autopilot grind! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Go explore! You know you want to... This week the shrinks wrap up their discussion on how traveling impacts mental health. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Roam if you want too! This week the shrinks discuss how traveling impacts mental health. Please keep your hands and arms inside the moving vehicle! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Oh that's not Rice Krispies, those are my joints. Aging is not for the weak of heart. Join the shrinks as we wrap up our discussion on mental health issues in older adults and discuss the various treatments and differential diagnoses needed. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Getting older is not for wimps. Join the shrinks today as we discuss how mental health issues play out in older adults and the special considerations for this population. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Will Artificial Intelligence take our jobs as therapist? This week we talk about the research supporting the use of A.I. in mental health and also talk about A.I.'s short comings within the mental health world. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Will the computers take our jobs? Will we end up in the matrix with Agent Smith as out therapist? The shrinks discuss in this episode about artificial intelligence used in therapy. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Yup, divorce is a rough time... This week the shrinks continue their discussion on divorce, and talk about how to cope and co-parent. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
We are talking about the big D, and we don't mean Dallas. Join the shrinks this week for a discussion on the link between mental health and divorce. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
So now that you understand the idea of emotional contagion, you might be wondering, what do the statistics say, what traits make people more prone to experience this, and what do I do about it? The shrinks continue their discussion on emotion contagion! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Why do I feel anxious when I leave a room full of people who are stressed out? How do we just pick up on the "vibes" of a person? The shrinks discuss these issues in our episode on emotion contagion! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Maybe I do have an eating disorder... What treatments should I consider? In this episode the shrinks finish up their discussion on Feeding and Eating Disorders. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Are you dying to be pretty? In this episode the shrinks discuss several eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia - and the severe symptoms that can result. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Are you hungry for couch cushions and soap? You just might have Pica. In this episode the shrinks discuss the Feeding and Eating Disorders section of the DSM-5. We also spill the tea on our own struggles, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
What? Can you say that again, but in a more interesting way? In this episode the shrinks conclude their mini-series discussion about the diagnosis of ADHD. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
What? Can you say that again, but in a more interesting way? In this episode the shrinks begin their mini-series discussion about the diagnosis of ADHD. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss how to engage in self-care when time constraints are an issue. We review the multiple types of self-care. You all might be surprised to learn that you are doing much more than you think! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue to discuss how reading self-help and reading fiction for pleasure can significantly improve mental health. We explore the research and discuss how even quotes can stir emotions and motivate. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Love books and want to prove that reading for hours is a good idea? Well the shrinks are here to help! In this episode we discuss how reading self-help and reading fiction for pleasure can significantly improve mental health. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue their discussion on Body Dysmorphic Disorder. We discuss various studies that explore prevalence and comorbidity, and talk about treatment options. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss Body Dysmorphic Disorder. We talk about criteria, presentation, and our experiences. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue their discussion on empathy. We discuss why empathy is important, ways we can increase our empathy for self and others, and how we can encourage empathy from others. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about the difference between sympathy and empathy. They also discuss the pros and cons of empathy and tackle the age old question - is empathy a human program bug or a feature? If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss the power of using affirmations and how to hack our happiness chemicals. What we believe is what we become, so make it a good! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss the concept of gratitude vs. toxic positivity. We teach skills for improving acceptance, gratitude and wellbeing. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss the concept of invisible labor; also known as emotional labor or cognitive labor. Which is really all of the behind the scene efforts that occur to make work and home life flow. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue give you the dirt on our graduate school experience. Some of use felt supported, some of us felt like we were in the hunger games. May the odds be ever in your favor ;) If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue to discuss the termination process; and how we want all clients to feel empowered to manage their lives and mental health on their own. Embrace your inner Selkie self! (Spoiler, we also discuss the folklore of the Selkie folk/mermaids) If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss the termination process; and how we want all clients to feel empowered to manage their lives and mental health. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks continue their discussion on Bipolar Disorder. We focus more on Bipolar II Disorder during this episode; discussing the symptoms and what it looks like in everyday life. Then we dive into treatments and how things can get better. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about Bipolar Disorder. We discuss the symptoms, misdiagnoses, and what it looks like in everyday life. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about the mental health effects of becoming a parent and all that postpartum nonsense. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about everything that is wack about pregnancy and how this affects mental health. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about working conditions for therapists, part 2. Spoiler alert, it's not great Dan. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about working conditions for therapists. Spoiler alert, it's not great Dan. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about sex, baby! Going through the diagnostics of paraphilic disorders... TRIGGER WARNING -shit gets wild. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss seasonal mood changes, otherwise known as SAD (seasonal affective disorder). If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about the office - we break down "the counseling episode" where Michael and Toby engage in therapy! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about the office - welcome to the mental health dundies! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode we do something spooooooky! Yes, just a day late for Halloween, but here we go! The shrinks discuss everything from asylums to lobotomies in our episode about the history of mental health treatments. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about the treatment of schizophrenia, delusions, and psychosis. We also distinguish between all of these disorders. Join us for part 2! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about schizophrenia spectrum disorders. What do they really look like? We are here to give you the details. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks discuss the artist Vincent Van Gogh and do a deep dive into his mental health history. We will paint you a word picture! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
In this episode the shrinks talk about how to fortify yourself against life's struggles. Resiliency is the name of the game. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks talk about a standard practice we use, Mental Status Exams. Find out how we JUDGE YOU ;) If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks complete our conversation about vidya games! Turns out they still aren't ruining the fabric of society. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks talk about vidya games! Turns out they probably aren't ruining the fabric of society If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks continue to discuss the complicated process of grieving. We review the tasks of mourning as well as coping skills to address grief. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks continue to discuss the complicated process of grieving. We review phases of grief as well as the different types of grieving. There are more flavors than you expect. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.
Today the shrinks continue to discuss the complicated process of grieving. We review the normal reactions to grief - don't worry, your ball of feelings is probably typical! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise. Listening to this podcast does not initiate a patient/provider relationship. Please consult with your individual medical or mental health team and proceed with listening to our podcast only at your own risk.