Shrink Rap

So after 146 episodes, the Shrinks discuss moving on.  We discuss what we learned, favorite episodes, share appreciation and some tears.  Thanks everyone!✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

The Shrinks discuss this very important role: the ins and outs and what you should know as a volunteer reporter.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

The Shrinks address the many factors contributing to college athletes' growing mental health struggle.  Tips for parents are offered: Land the chopper!!✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Safety concerns with Detectives Michael Bunke and Jordan Lemke. The Shrinks welcome guests from the Aberdeen Police Department to discuss concerns regarding kids and technology.Listen up for some great tips on what to look for and discuss with your children.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Today the Shrink chat it up with Brodie's brother in law Erik Anderson, MSW.   We are introduced to a comprehensive mode of treatment based on the model of an equal power dynamic between client and mental health provider.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Dr. Susan Lewis joins the Shrinks to discuss the stigma that still prevents needed help in jobs where long hours and trauma may result in PTSD.  ✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

 The Shrinks welcome the founder and Executive Director of the South Dakota nonprofit called the Transformation Project.  This is a great opportunity to open our minds and hearts to a population needing understanding and support.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Have you ever believed and/or shared information that you found out later was not true?  The Shrinks explain what makes some of us more susceptible to misinformation than others, ways to counter misinformation, and how it impacts our mental health.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

The Shrinks talk all things sports and how they can be linked to depression and anxiety.  Tips for coaches and parents are given to help mitigate the pressure kids are facing.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

The Shrinks address the major issues facing teens today and ways parents can better connect with and support their teens.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

The Shrinks address the myths associated with mental health stigma and offer tips on how to deal with in regard to others as well as internally. The bearded wonder poses an interesting question for discussion.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Becky and Franne introduce this fascinating diagnosis and introduce the inner world of someone with this form of OCD.  Brodie raises an interesting questing about theft and peanut allergies.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Franne and Becky unpack bipolar disorder: the types, the facts, the treatment and how it impacts loved ones.  Stay tuned for a parenting question from the bearded wonder!✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

This week Franne and Becky talk about the complicated topic of grief and loss.  Despite the topic, there is lots to gain from this episode!✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

 In this Episode: “Rest or Rot? The Fine Line Between Bed Rotting and Mental Health Days” → Franne and Becky examine the concept of bed rotting, a trend popularized by Gen Z, and discuss its benefits and drawbacks. They also explore the significance of mental health days and offer practical tips for making the most of these moments of self-care. You deserve time to recharge, people! End the episode with an interesting “Would You Rather?” from Brodie…✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Want to improve your relationship in the love department?  The Shrinks discuss ways to spice things up while Brodie does his best impression of Pepe Le Pew.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

This week the Shrinks discuss how "destiny beliefs" can exaggerate conflicts and lead to nasty AF breakups.  After our sources, keep listening for a "Am I the Asshole" discussion.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Becky and Franne discuss a rare and fascinating phenomenon: dissociative fugue. And....wait for it... at the very end, listen for a "would you rather" question from Brodie.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Improving Relationships with Your Adult Children....Becky and Franne lay out some issues that tests the limits of love between parents and their adult children.  They also offer tips to help you navigate a more loving relationship through life's many challenges.  Tip Spoiler Alert:  Shut the F!%#@ up.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

:headphones: In this Episode: “Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Complexities of Domestic Violence and Strategies for Change with Lynnette Cunningham, MA, LAC” → The Shrinks are joined by Lynnette Cunningham, MA, LAC, an Approved Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Provider with two decades of experience working with court-ordered clients. Lynette talks about her professional journey aimed to break the cycle of domestic violence, delving into the intricate dynamics of power and control. Lynnette, a specialist in addiction, provides insights into the various types of abuse, shedding light on the often misunderstood facets of this pervasive issue. Join us as we discuss the phases of the cycle of violence and explore transformative strategies for lasting change.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Franne and Becky discuss why so many people are not currently happy in their jobs.  They offer a tool to help you better measure and understand where your true passion lies in addition to helpful tips to guide you to find what might be a better career option. Buckle up for some self reflection.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

Join Franne and Becky for a deep dive into the psychology of New Year's resolutions. Uncover the motivations behind setting resolutions, common pitfalls, and expert tips for success. This episode is your guide to making meaningful changes and embracing the power of a fresh start.✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

 In this Episode: “Navigating Overwhelm: Recognizing Signs and Finding Balance” → Delve into the epidemic of overwhelm with The Shrinks. From stress statistics to personal stories, this episode unravels the layers of overwhelm, offering actionable steps, expert advice, and real-world anecdotes to help you reclaim control and well-being. ✨ Shrink Rap the Podcast is a mental health podcast where your hosts, Franne & Becky, give proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart-assery.In each episode, we dive into diverse topics, from navigating relationships to the intricacies of mental well-being. Our mission is to dismantle stigma, foster understanding, and provide you with valuable insights to enhance your mental health journey.Join us as we bring you engaging conversations with experts, share personal and professional experiences, and offer practical tips to navigate life's challenges. We believe in the power of conversation to inspire, educate, and empower.

In this week's episode, the Shrinks discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. This includes three main types and many interesting variations along with recommended treatment.

This week Franne and Becky welcome speech pathologist Tiffany Zimmerman-Hoeft, PLLC from Minds Matter to discuss the importance of preventative care to help preserve memory, attention and overall brain functioning.  This ain't just for old farts like Franne, people.

Join the Shrinks this week as they welcome back Dr. Breanne Mueller, MD and dive into the intricate world of women's health & hormones across the lifespan. From puberty to menopause, gain insights into the changes and challenges unique to each life stage.

Franne and Becky discuss holiday stressors and how to cope. 

The Shrinks address why couples choose to sleep separately, the pros, the red flags and aim to eliminate shame, judgement and stigma.  Let's knock that shit off!

Live Podcast at Market on the Plaza: .  Becky and Franne discuss today's relationship options, how they may impact mental health and tips for navigating .

Becky and Franne record live on the campus of Northern State University to discuss how students college experiences may not match what they thought college would be like.  Tips for surviving and thriving were laid out.

Franne and Becky introduce the topic of these sleep disorders, giving a basic overview of symtoms along with tips to implement or consider. 

Have you ever been overwhelmed with indecisiveness? The Shrinks talk through examples and tips for how to move forward.  

Franne and Becky discuss how this major stumbling block prevents us from being our best selves and offer tips on how to accept and appreciate the real you.  You are enough.

The Shrinks discuss Jonah Hill's texts as a backdrop for how therapy may be used to manipulate or benefit those with control issues.

Caregiver StressAre you a parent, caring for your parent, caring for a special need's child and/or working in a caring profession?  Becky and Franne feel you.  This episode addresses the stress you experience and ways to reduce it.

Do you find yourself judging other people? The Shrinks lay out how this can negatively impact your relationships and offer tips to help you knock that shit off.

The Shrinks discuss various mental health professions and resources available to help you discern differences and connect you with the right fit.

Becky and Franne discuss the kick ass benefits of friendships and give you tips on how to enhance this important part of your life.

This week the Shrinks welcome Jesse W Tucker MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP and founder of Carencia.com to discuss the fascinating aspects of Ketamine treatment.

 This week Franne and Becky are joined by Rosalie Ball, PhD, who has been a provider with the US Dept of Veteran's Affairs, to discuss PTSD among our veterans.   Find out what it can look like and how you can help. 

In this episode, Franne and Becky explore spiritual abuse that can occur in church and at home, within any belief system.  You will learn what to look for and what to do if you encounter it.

Franne and Becky open season for with the important topic of asking questions.  What's up with that?

Becky and Franne wrap up Season Three by discussing various phobias.  Fun fact:  you will learn the term for phobia of beards.

The Shrinks unpack this rare diagnosis, which is the diagnosis presented in the documentary Gypsy's Revenge on Investigation Discovery, The Act on Hulu and Mommy Dead and Dearest on HBO.  We discuss possible causes and what to look for.

The shrinks tackle one of the most difficult life stressors.  Discussing the do's an dont's and tips to survive a divorce. 

On this episode, we celebrate our 100th episode with a Becky and Franne AMA, (Franne thinks its a medical procedure but it really stands for Ask Me Anything!) Thanks for listening for 100 episodes !

Did living through a global pandemic change your personality? Franne and Becky discuss the different changes we all went through. 

Franne and Becky describe the invisible form of stress that can lead to poor health and burnout.  But no worries, coping tips included.

The Shrinks welcome Krista Bau, mom to Zach who has Autism.  Not gonna lie, this momma has done a fantastic reaching out for resources, grieving, loving, accepting and embracing her amazing son.

Becky and Franne welcome Addie Mrosko and her fiancé' Bri Conn.  Addie shares her personal journey as a transgender woman in addition to some remarkable factoids to help us understand some of the unique challenges facing the transgender population.