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This is not one of those podcasts. Not a sales pitch. Not a relationship cure. Not a fabricated connection. This is a fun, honest and mostly thoughtful conversation led by a licensed Psychologist and his wife. David and Allison Colarossi are a real couple, navigating marriage, kids, and full-time jobs. They discuss their relationship, parenting, personal growth and popular culture. Oh, and they also respond to listener questions. David provides a psychological perspective, while Allison is a BIT more black and white!

David Colarossi, Ph.D.


    • Jul 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Shrink Wrapped

    Reddit Advice Plus our Camping Trip | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 29:30


    Jill Duggar's Book - Also thoughts about Josh Duggar | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 26:43


    David and Allison are back with a new episode of Shrink Wrapped! In this episode, they discuss their family vacation to Italy as well as their thoughts on Josh Duggar. They also have a live book club coming up where they will be talking about Jill Duggar's book 'Counting the cost' on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Reacting to DIDDY's Parties and GARRISON BROWN'S text messages | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 50:41


    Reacting to DIDDY's Parties and GARRISON BROWN'S text messages | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt - Also Sister Wives Social Media | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 46:58


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    Garrison Brown | SHRINK WRAPPED PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 14:48


    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org. To learn more on 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    How to Deal with Toxic People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 21:36


    What is a toxic person? How can you spot them, and how should you deal with them? David and Allison discuss what they think about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Micro-Stressors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 39:56


    David and Allison discuss their airport shenanigans, Muay Thai and the insidious nature of micro stressors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Part 2: Collaboration with Surviving Sister Wives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 55:28


    Our first collaboration! We met up with Cory and Carly from the Surviving Sister Wives Podcast to discuss our mutual interest in all things Sisterwives! For part 1 - head over to the Surviving Sister Wives podcast Listen to Surviving Sister Wives on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-sister-wives/id1494729163 Listen to Surviving Sister Wives on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OXRwJ8jaKAhWUDUlH2xhD?si=4a7f37631773424e --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Q&A - Learning about David and Allison

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 49:54


    David and Allison answer questions and tell us more about how their relationship started and their biggest fights. This episode is also a video podcast on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Fitness - How to be fit as a couple

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 36:19


    Allison stays consistent in her fitness habits, and David gets on fitness kicks. In this episode, they talk about how to stay fit and give their best tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    How To Have More Gratitude -- and why it works

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 29:52


    How To Have More Gratitude -- and why it works --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    How to Compromise in a relationship. Plus - Allison and David have a tiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 30:06


    Learning to Compromise. Plus - Allison and David have a tiff --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Sensitivity - How to not take things personally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 24:37


    David and Allison discuss how to better handle negative comments from other people and not take things personally. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Infidelity and Cognitive Dissonance (mental gymnastics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 37:00


    David and Allison discuss lessons learned in 2023, and then talk about and the cognitive dissonance that occurs in people having affairs. Article Discussed: Alexopoulos, C. (2021). Justify my love: Cognitive dissonance reduction among perpetrators of online and offline infidelity. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(12), 3669–3691. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Emotional Burden (what is it, and how to handle it in your relationship) - Allison and David don't Agree!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 26:20


    Emotional Burden (what is it, and how to handle it in your relationship) - Allison and David don't Agree! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    How to defeat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ... and does it even exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 37:11


    Allison and David discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). David give tips - but also argues that it may not even exist! Allison cleverly (and unfairly says David) finds a way to critique David's diet and exercise habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Six Tips to Improve your Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 38:26


    Today, we discussed the Carol Bruess PhD article on Ideas.Ted.com Link below https://ideas.ted.com/6-relationship-resolutions-to-make-this-year/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Attempts at Intimacy and the Bristle Reaction - The research will change your perspective.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 21:06


    We are back at it again - this is the first episode in a while. New format for us - let us know what you think at DavidColarossiPhD@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    The one about Jonah Hill, the Duggars (Shining Happy People) and Killer Sally | Shrink Wrapped e.53

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 42:02


    The one about Jonah Hill, the Duggars (Shining Happy People) and Killer Sally | Shrink Wrapped e.53 #podcast #poppsych #relationshipadvice ---- GET THAT MERCH https://www.bonfire.com/store/pop-psych/ Subscribe to my channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidColaro... If you are interested, check out my New Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoAQ... It is a different format - focused more on psychological concepts, my professional life, and coaching/consulting ____ MORE FROM DAVID @davidcolarossi_phd @poppsych DavidColarossiPhd@gmail.com TikTok @Pop Psych https://linktr.ee/DavidColarossiPhD​ ____ LEGAL This video is not affiliated in any way with my employer or colleagues/coworkers. The opinions expressed herein are mine alone and do not represent the opinions of my employer. #shrinkwrapped #podcast ___ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/DavidColarossiPhD​ ____ LEGAL This video is not affiliated in any way with our employers or colleagues/coworkers. The opinions expressed herein are mine alone and do not represent the opinions of my employer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Chris Rock and Bot relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 21:29


    David and Allison discuss Chris Rock special and explanation on Will Smith slap. They also answer a listener question on BOT relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Group Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 24:48


    Dr. Dave and Allison talk about group think in current events- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.25 | Vacation in Kona, our United Airlines nightmare and Allison's book club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 20:16


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss our Hawaii vacation, our hatred of "United Airlines, and Allison's book club. You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. #Relationshippodcast #Travel #United Airlines ___ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/DavidColarossiPhD​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.24 | Basic/Extra, Rachel Hollis, therapy vs coaching, and habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 30:40


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss being extra vs basic, therapy vs coaching, Rachel Hollis, habits and Gretchen Rubin's book Better than Before. You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. #Relationshippodcast#RachelHollis #therapy #coaching ___ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/DavidColarossiPhD​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Episode # 23 Getting Cancelled, Pink, Adam Carolla, Ellen, Chrissy Teigen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 31:24


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss Being Cancelled, Pink, Ellen, Chrissy Teigen, and what it's like to be married to David Marriage to a Psychologist You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. #Ellen #ChrissyTeigen #Relationship ___ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/DavidColarossiPhD​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e. 21 | Listener Questions, Stereotype Threat, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 26:24


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss listener questions, stereotype threat, and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. #meghan markle, #prince harry --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e. 20 | Britney Spears, Dave Hollis, Rachel Hollis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 48:34


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss the Free Britney movement, and Dave Hollis' new romantic interest You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.19 | The Bachelor, Rachel Hollis' new coaching program, Enneagram, News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 35:35


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss David's new obsession with The Bachelor, Rachel Hollis' new online coaching program, and the perils of consuming too much news. You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped Episode # 18 Dr. Jill Biden, Dream Interpretation, Boredom & Sadism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 26:16


    Allison and David debate whether Dr. Jill Biden should be called ‘doctor.’ They also talk about dream interpretation, sleep paralysis, and the relationship between boredom and Sadism. The conversation ends with a discussion about benefits and pitfalls of kids highlighted on YouTube and other social media platforms -e.g., Ryan’s World). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.17 | Capital Riots, Protesters, Narcissism, Mitt Romney, Kim & Kanye Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 27:29


    Allison and David discuss the recent riots at the US capital. We specifically discuss the events and psychological characteristics that led to the capital siege. We also talk about Mitt Romney’s response to protestors, Trump’s impact, and narcissistic injuries. And finally, we address the Kim and Kanye West divorce. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    New Years Resolutions, TikToc, Creativity, Hilaria Baldwin, & Lori Loughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 32:11


    David and Allison discuss New Year's Resolutions, TikToc Addiction, Creativity, Hilaria Baldwin, and Lori Loughlin **If you have extra invites to Clubhouse, David would love one. #relationshippodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Episode #15 Tony Hsieh, Mental Health, Mel Robbins, & Pop Psychology True or False

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 24:48


    Shrink Wrapped podcast episode. In today's episode, we discuss Tony Hsieh, Mental Health, Mel Robbins, & Pop Psychology True or False You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.14 | Hanukkah, Amy Cuddy, Adam Grant, and a game of Pop Psychology True or False

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 23:44


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcast episodes, Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss Allison's family history, the celebration of Hanukkah, Amy Cuddy, Adam Grant and Elf on the Shelf. We also play a game of "Pop Psychology - True or False." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.13 | Harry Styles' Vogue cover, thanksgiving, political unrest, hypocrisy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 25:56


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" episodes Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we review the things we are thankful for, Allison's frustration with hypocrites, the current political environment, and the outrage over Harry Styles' Vogue cover. You can also hear this episode in podcast form, wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Episode# 12 Conspiracy theorists, phobia treatment, narcissism, female sex drive, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 37:58


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcasts Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss the personality traits of conspiracy theorists, phobia treatment, narcissism, female sex drive, the placebo effect, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.11 | ACE family, Trump/Biden, old age, personality disorders, NFD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 34:32


    Q and A with a psychologist- In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcasts Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we review, the new personality disorder identified in the latest issue of Psychology Today (Need for Drama), Jay Shetty's values audit, Trump and Biden's old age, conscientiousness and relationship longevity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped e.10 | Rachel Hollis' new book, losing friends, rise healthyand happy and motivation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 24:06


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we review, Rachel Hollis' new book "Didn't See That Coming," and discuss the Rise Healthy and Happy conference, losing friends, staying motivated, Jay Shetty, Dave Hollis, Nick Vujicic, and Kelly Leveque. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_colarossi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcolarossi Twitter: @Colarossi_PhD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Episode #9 dealing w/ family, divorces of Hatmaker, Hollis, & Doyle, and Esther Perel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 21:04


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" videos Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss the divorces of feminist authors -Jen Hatmaker, Rachel Hollis, and Glennon Doyle. We also talked about how to deal with family members that "trigger" you. Allison and I end the conversation with a discussion about Esther Perel's view of relationships. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_colarossi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcolarossi Twitter: @Colarossi_PhD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped #8 - Card b WAP, Naysayers, Energy Vampires, Annoying relationship advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 23:26


    This is a newer segment for this channel. In these "Shrink Wrapped" videos Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss the following: 1:50 Cardi B's new song WAP and whether it is a 'sex positive' anthem that should be lauded by feminists or just an objectification of women. 7:00 Managing/responding to naysayers. People that try to "steal your light" 11:05 Identifying and coping with energy vampires 14:55 What habits do we find annoying in other couples 19:25 The best relationship advice we've ever received ____ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Backlash after David's Bryan Callen videos, traveling w/kids, politics & family, loneliness & COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 31:36


    Q & A with a psychologist: This is a new segment for this podcast. In these "Shrink Wrapped" podcasts Allison and I have a long-form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss the backlash after David's two videos about Bryan Callen' alleged sexual misconduct, traveling w/kids, talking politics with family, and how to best deal with the loneliness that people are experiencing during the COVID-19. Follow David on Instagram @David_Colarossi_PhD Follow Allison on Instagram @AllisonColarossi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Episode #6 Caretaker abuse, mob mentality, ghosting, virtual edu, Brene Brown, Mel Robins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 32:17


    Q & A with a psychologist: This is a new segment for this channel. In these "Shrink Wrapped" episodes Allison and I have a long-form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss caretaker abuse, mob mentality, virtual edu, Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, & Dave Hollis ghosting Allison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped episode #5 Rachel Hollis, Self Sabotage, Kanye, Jada, Apology Languages & Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 36:57


    This is a new segment for this channel. In these "Shrink Wrapped" videos Allison and I have a long form discussion about popular psychology topics and current events. In today's episode, we discuss Kanye West's decision to run for president, self-sabotage, Jada Pinkett Smith's infidelity, apology languages, and Rachel Hollis and Glennon Doyle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped #4 | Q&A format - topics include gaslighting, emotional abuse, and walk therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:44


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" episodes I attempt to answer Listener questions without any prep, or the advantage of editing. In today's episode, we complete the #koalachallenge, discuss gaslighting and it's relationship to emotional abuse. We also talk about the benefits of walk therapy vs sit down therapy and the existence of “Chads.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Hypocrisy, gossip, influencers, and avoiding transactional relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 18:48


    In today's episode, we complete the #pufferfishchallenge, discuss the increased prevalence of hypocrisy in times of crisis, the global impact of gossip at work, the pros and cons of looking up to influencers, and strategies that can prevent your romantic relationship from becoming transactional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Q and A with my wife and her thoughts on the Hollis divorce and a stab at emotional burden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 14:32


    In these "Shrink Wrapped" videos I will attempt to answer Allison's questions without any prep, or the advantage of editing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

    Shrink Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 0:20


    Q and A format. Dr. David Colarossi answers listener questions candidly. We hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-colarossi-phd/message

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