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This episode features an analysis of the mental heath portrayal depicted the 2019 film Joker.   What can we learn from this movie?   Contact the 2 Shrinks: Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode:   Consequences of childhood abuse  adults with major depression who experienced abuse as children had poorer response outcomes to antidepressant treatment, especially if the maltreatment occurred when they were aged 7 or younger   Diminished executive functioning and cognitive skills. Disrupted brain development as a result of maltreatment can cause impairments to the brain’s executive functions: working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to look at things and situations from different perspectives) (Kavanaugh, Dupont-Frechette, Jerskey, & Holler, 2016). Children who were maltreated also are at risk for other cognitive problems, including difficulties learning and paying attention (Bick & Nelson, 2016).   children who experience abuse or neglect are more likely to develop antisocial traits as they grow up, which can lead to criminal behavior in adulthood    Post Traumatic stress. Children who experienced abuse or neglect can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic events related to the abuse; avoiding people, places, and events that are associated with their maltreatment; feeling fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame; startling easily; and exhibiting hypervigilance, irritability, or other changes in mood (Sege et al., 2017). PTSD in children can lead to depression, suicidal behavior, substance use, and oppositional or defiant behaviors well into adulthood, which can affect their ability to succeed in school, and create and nurture important relationships.    Physical consequences Childhood maltreatment has been linked to higher risk for a wide range of long-term and/or future health problems, including—but not limited to—the following (Widom, Czaja, Bentley, & Johnson, 2012; Monnat & Chandler, 2015; Afifi et al., 2016): ƒ Diabetes ƒ Lung disease ƒ Malnutrition ƒ Vision problems ƒ Functional limitations (i.e., being limited in activities) ƒ Heart attack ƒ Arthritis ƒ Back problems ƒ High blood pressure ƒ Brain damageƒ Migraine headaches ƒ Chronic bronchitis/emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ƒ Cancer ƒ Stroke ƒ Bowel disease ƒ Chronic fatigue syndrome AND certain regions of the brain may fail to form. 

Two Marriage and Family Therapists discuss a multitude of topics brought to light through the 2019 Netflix original movie. Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.   On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?trackId=14170286&tctx=2%2C7%2C3dec9a19-9aaf-43fb-9fcb-eb7c5704282c-52612558%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_30398961X3XX1577199961925%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_ROOT   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/   Marriage.com - Building World's Largest Marriage Resource Divorce10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce   https://www.marriage.com/advice/divorce/10-most-common-reasons-for-divorce/   Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship   https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-research-based-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship/  

Modern dating is enhanced by dating apps.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, use their therapy experience to look at the qualities of successful and doomed relationships.  The Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ" provides the topics for the relationships discussions on this episode.   On Netflix: "Hang the DJ" https://www.netflix.com/watch/80131569?trackId=200257859    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

Starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston with Nicole Kidman Themes from this movie which we discuss in this episode: Grief/Loss Depression Anger Acceptance Philip is a disabled billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day to day routine, he hires Del, a parolee, trying to reconnect with his estranged wife. What begins as a professional relationship develops into a friendship as Del shows his grouchy charge that life is worth living   The 4 Tasks of Mourning https://whatsyourgrief.com/wordens-four-tasks-of-mourning/    10 Tips for managing Anger https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434 Real vs Reel http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/upside/ 

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are the parents we all want in the movie Instant Family. The entire cast with Tom Segura and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast cast bring humanity to the true story of Sean Anders journey from fostering to adoption.   This couple, wants kids and they decide to adopt siblings from the foster care system, become the foster parents and then become (spoiler alert), their forever family and adopt.  This is a very realistic portrayal of many aspects of the foster system in the United States. Listen in as Courtney and Colleen talk about family dynamics, stigmas against foster kids, how adoption works, the love and the pain of parenting and the honeymoon period that happens when everyone’s on their best behavior. On the Web - Find out how to get involved http://www.instantfamily.org/   Rent/Buy Instant Family on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFQCLGP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=instant+Family&qid=1554043496&s=gateway&sr=8-1   Instant Family Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K92J1WJ/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

Is Bradley Cooper grandiose, self-centered & childlike? He’s not, but his character, Jack, in A Star Is Born certainly is. As are most alcoholics/addicts. Then we have his father-figure caretaking and resentful brother, played by the great Sam Elliott and his painfully codependent love interest, played by Lady Gaga.  We are covering the Oscar-nominated A Star is Born movie in this episode. Join us as we break down codependency, family dynamics, alcoholism, addition and relationships, impulsivity and suicide. Hear the take on this movie by 2 therapists.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    A Star is Born (2018) https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Ravi-D-Mehta/dp/B07JYQN7J6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N7B0JI551HJB&keywords=a+star+is+born+dvd&qid=1551189816&s=gateway&sprefix=a+star+is+born%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2  Motion Picture Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B07GWJMW22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YIZAM7HQGFXG&keywords=a+star+is+born+soundtrack&qid=1551189867&s=gateway&sprefix=a+star+is+born+soundt%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1 

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our relationships, to our family and to ourselves.   Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, break down the wisdom from this film, about who we are in relation to each other and what people really want out of their lives.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Six Degrees of Separation (1993) IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/  Available on for free with Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+degrees+of+separation&i=instant-video&crid=OO3P443KB32Q&sprefix=6+degrees+%2Caps%2C209&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10 

Comedian Whitney Cummings put her research into a movie, sprinkled her comic wit into the movie and created The Female Brain.  Courtney & Dr. Mullen dissect the views of this film, and give our perspective from a personal and professional perspective. Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Whitney-Cummings/dp/B079MCWGD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+female+brain&qid=1547999177&sr=8-1  The Female Brain is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Whitney Cummings and written by Neal Brennan and Cummings. It is based on the 2006 book The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine. The film stars Cummings, Sofía Vergara, Toby Kebbell, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Beanie Feldstein and Cecily Strong.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Bigger Brains? https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/study-finds-some-significant-differences-brains-men-and-women   When the researchers adjusted the numbers to look at the subcortical regions relative to overall brain size, the comparisons became much closer: There were only 14 regions where men had higher brain volume and 10 regions where women did. Different brains?   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders   How are male and female brains different?   https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html Women’s reading comprehension and writing ability consistently exceed that of men, on average. They out­perform men in tests of fine-motor coordination and perceptual speed. They’re more adept at retrieving information from long-term memory.   Men, on average, can more easily juggle items in working memory. They have superior visuospatial skills: They’re better at visualizing what happens when a complicated two- or three-dimensional shape is rotated in space, at correctly determining angles from the horizontal, at tracking moving objects and at aiming projectiles.   THERE ARE DEBATES AMONG SCIENTISTS THAT THERE IS NO BRAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE _________ https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/heres-the-biggest-study-yet-on-sex-based-brain-differences.html

Shrink 2 Shrink - Lady bird Part 1 (here) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2  ________ A mean mom who doesn’t know how to be encouraging; when the person you lost your virginity to turns out be be a liar.  To love someone means you have to pay attention to them?!? Can a mom make her daughter get an eating disorder? Should you keep a list of the people you have slept with? Some people cannot say "Goodbye" they just reject you. Moms are people too and they have their own insecurities.  Sometimes it feels right to keep secrets, even in our own families.   Lady Bird on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530375191&sr=8-1&keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. LADY BIRD follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college.     Lady Bird on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530375191&sr=8-1&keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Double-Feature! What Lies Beneath, the Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer thriller holds up as suspenseful today as it was when we first watched it in 2000. It poses moral questions of what to do in certain situations that often cause people psychological distress. Courtney & Colleen dive in to those questions! Our second movie on hand is the indie horror flick, Attack if the Southern Fried Zombies. This campy zombie romp pits humans against the human-preying kudzu plant. Mayhem ensues and we have fun giving you a brief overview of this film.   We love to be afraid and these movies attempt to scare us in two different ways - What Lies Beneath with suspense and Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies with chasing zombies and  dangerous meat pies!   Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zombies-Timothy/dp/B079VKG5TZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525110556&sr=8-1&keywords=attack+of+the+southern+fried+zombies   Follow on twitter https://twitter.com/realKudzuZombie  What Lies Beneath on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beneath-Harrison-Ford/dp/B0035C22NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525110366&sr=8-1&keywords=what+lies+beneath+prime+video    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

Ever want to erase your ex from your memory? At first thought, we do too, but there's a lot of pros and cons to that decision.  Join COlleen and Courtney as they explore the themes of erasing your ex, falling in love with quirks but resenting your partner or them later, how to change the pain a memory holds and how to have difficult conversations with your partner. Join us as we use The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as our backdrop.  When their relationship turns sour, a young couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.    

Love is everywhere and the 10 stories from the movie Love Actually provide various views of love and plenty of opportunities to examine to explore the psychology behind love including, odd funeral requests, secret crushes, feeling insecure/not deserving or projecting.  There is boss and secretary possibly being romantic at work. And of course, the total agony of being in love.  How music helps people cope with feelings and learn about life.  Why do girls love musicians? Buy me something pretty - to buy or not buy valentines gifts.   Love Actually on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/60031262?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbad365c4d108795516d08b9db8c741cabb1f00c7%3A26acc6e4c8ad54acbab6679f66ab33ac79b92513    Love Actually Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Actually-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B013WVM2IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518445677&sr=8-1&keywords=love+actually+soundtrack    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink     

The fastest way to discover how much you enjoy a psych view of the films. Under 13 minutes for six trailers from Shrink 2 Shrink.  Get a taste of these episodes and then pick which episode you want to enjoy first.     Main page for all shows here:  http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/   Individual links for highlighted shows below.   Gerald's Game #Netflix (2017)http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-geralds-game-netflix-2017 Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her!   While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame.   http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-geralds-game-netflix-2017   A Christmas Story movie (1983) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/in-16-minutes-for-6-trailers-from-shrink-2-shrink Pulling the psychology from this classic Christmas Film. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift, with analysis by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-big-sick-movie-2017 Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.     Inside Out movie (with my mom) - Ego Integration Therapy http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-with-my-mom-ego-integration-therapy Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/     Split Movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-split-movie-2017 Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!     Big Sick movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-big-sick-movie-2017 Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.     Man Up (2015)  #Netflix http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-man-up-neflix   First dates, Sex frequency, Successful Relationship factors, Who dates and who mates, on-line vs. blind stats. In the (currently on Netflix) movie Man Up - we laugh and discuss the psychology of this fun romcom movie.  

Six Trailers from Shrink 2 Shrink.  Get a taste of these episodes and then pick which episode you want to enjoy first.     Main page for all shows here:  http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/   Individual links for highlighted shows below.   13 Reasons Why 1 of 2 http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-13-reasons-why-netflix-1-of-2 This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself and left behind 13 cassette tapes, each naming and blaming a specific person for their contribution to her emotional state which led to her suicide.   13 Reasons Why 2 of 2 http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-13-reasons-why-pt-2-of-2 This series deals with the sad situation of teen suicide and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleen discuss, social media influences, date rape, teen alcoholism, brain development.     Parenthood movie (Father's Day) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-parenthood-movie-fathers-day Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-movie lives.   Mommie Dearest (1981) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/s2s-md Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommie Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-moviestar lives.   Beauty and the Beast (1991) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-beauty-and-the-beast-1991 Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a sexually harassing predator?  What else can we learn from this love story?   Ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-fairytale lives.   The Accountant Movie 2016 http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-the-accountant-movie-2016 Colleen & Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between #BenAffleck, #JohnLithgow, #JeffreyTambor, and #AnnaKendrick, there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss!

Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her!   While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Gerald's Game: IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/    Gerald's Game on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128722?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C  Cited Articles This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex How Often?  Happiness How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex 21 Common Reactions to Trauma Healing from Trauma and Moving On Child sexual Abuse Statistics This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/201512/is-why-many-couples-struggle-sex   How Often?  Happiness https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/how-often-do-married-couples-have-sex/ How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/how-explore-your-sexual-boundaries-your-partner 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/14-prompts-help-you-start-communicating-about-sex   21 Common Reactions to Trauma https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma   Healing from Trauma and Moving On https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm Child Sexual Abuse Statistics http://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics ____________________________________ https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Pulling the psychology from this classic Christmas Film. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift, with analysis by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/    A Christmas Story soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B009HIWJVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512922831&sr=8-1&keywords=a+christmas+story+soundtrack       https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/  Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Big Sick soundtrack https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0711XWCZP/CATALOG?do=play&ie=UTF8&qid=1509812466&albumAsin=B0711XWCZP Kumail Nanjiani Standup Monologue - SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Healing the Fractured Soul: Ego Integration Therapy Paperback – September 17, 2017  

Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Articles referenced in this episode: Basic Facts https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Dissociative-Disorders Myths https://psychcentral.com/lib/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/   YouTube Multiple Personality Disorder - Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LNyXsErb8&feature=youtu.be&t=4m52s  

First dates, Sex frequency, Successful Relationship factors, Who dates and who mates, on-line vs. blind stats. In the (currently on Netflix) movie Man Up - we laugh and discuss the psychology of this fun romcom movie.  IMDB Man Up: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064298/ A single woman takes the place of a stranger's blind date, which leads to her finding the perfect boyfriend.  Man Up Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Up-MAN-UP-O-S-T/dp/B00WAUGPQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504792925&sr=8-1&keywords=man+up+soundtrack  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Articles referenced in this episode: “You'll Never Guess How Many Married Couples Actually Met on a Blind Date” http://www.brides.com/story/married-couples-meeting-through-a-blind-date-stats   “How Do Most of Us Find Love Today?” https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/it-s-man-s-and-woman-s-world/201411/how-do-most-us-find-love-today   “Online Dating Statistics” http://www.statisticbrain.com/online-dating-statistics/   “Here’s How Much Sex You Should Have Every Week” http://time.com/4692326/how-much-sex-is-healthy-in-a-relationship/   “Why marriages last” A discussion of the literature   https://aifs.gov.au/publications/why-marriages-last/studies-lasting-marriages S2S Meeting your love Poll https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft/status/904723503877767168

  This series deals with the sad situation of teen suicide and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleendiscuss, social media influences, date rape, teen alcoholism, brain development.   The resources we utilized are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255 Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   The Secret Social Media Lives of Teenagershttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/family/the-secret-social-media-lives-of-teenagers.html  Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0     www.survivingsuicide.com   National Suicide Preventino LKifeLine 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     CTZNSHP - Everything Always (Audio) [13 REASONS WHY - 1X04 - SOUNDTRACK] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrVdvBO8e0&list=PLXtir4W7i94_3lmMz4W353Q3OlfHMdruE&index=22

This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself and left behind 13 cassette tapes, each naming and blaming a specific person for their contribution to her emotional state which led to her suicide.   This series not only deals with the sad situation of teen suicide, but it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleen take on the  topics of teen suicide, survivors of  suicide, blame and the grieving process.  Watch for Part 2 in which we take on the topics of date rape (or acquaintance rape), bullying and the tunnel vision of teenage perceptions. The resources we utilized for Part 1 are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255 Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Are you ready for Father's Day?  Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-movie lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Parenthood (1989) an amazon https://www.amazon.com/Parenthood-Special-Steve-Martin/dp/B000MRNWK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1497446284&sr=1-2&keywords=parenthood+dvd   

Are you ready for Mother's Day?  Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommie Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-moviestar lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Mommy Dearest (1981) an amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B0035Z719A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493565354&sr=8-1&keywords=mommie+dearest   

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a sexually harassing predator?  What else can we learn from this love story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-fairytale lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Beauty And The Beast (1991) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HE0AV7K/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_1     

Colleen & Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between #BenAffleck, #JohnLithgow, #JeffreyTambor, and #AnnaKendrick, there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss!   The Accountant Movie https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Ultraviolet/dp/B01LBWHR7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488128995&sr=8-2&keywords=the+accountant+movie    The Accountant Original Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01LXMBQSL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488129055&sr=8-1&keywords=the+accountant+movie+soundtrack  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     http://edspec.org/ There are three main diagnoses that make up the Autism Spectrum: Classical Autism Children with classical autism have little to no communication skills, show a preference for objects over people and engage in the same behaviors over and over again. High-functioning autism refers to children who have average to above average cognitive abilities (intelligence). Asperger’s Disorder Children with Asperger’s Disorder have average to above average cognitive abilities, have difficulty reading nonverbal cues, talk too much about a narrow range of topics, sound like “little professors”, have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, and show unusual specialized interests (e.g. bus schedules, the Titanic). Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Sometimes referred to Atypical Autism- Children with PDD-NOS have some characteristics of either autism or Asperger’s Disorder, but do not have enough symptoms to be meet the criteria for the either disorder. Some facts about autism The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. An estimated 50,000 teens with autism become adults – and lose school-based autism services – each year. Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal. Around one third of people with autism have an intellectual disability. Certain medical and mental health issues frequently accompany autism. They include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and phobias. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml?utm_source=rss_readersutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=rss_full   Signs and Symptoms Parents or doctors may first identify ASD behaviors in infants and toddlers. School staff may recognize these behaviors in older children. Not all people with ASD will show all of these behaviors, but most will show several. There are two main types of behaviors: “restricted / repetitive behaviors” and “social communication / interaction behaviors.” Restrictive / repetitive behaviors may include: Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects Having a lasting, intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts. Social communication / interaction behaviors may include: Getting upset by a slight change in a routine or being placed in a new or overly stimulating setting Making little or inconsistent eye contact Having a tendency to look at and listen to other people less often Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others Responding in an unusual way when others show anger, distress, or affection Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or other verbal attempts to gain attention Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversations Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called echolalia Using words that seem odd, out of place, or have a special meaning known only to those familiar with that person’s way of communicating Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song or flat and robot-like Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions. People with ASD may have other difficulties, such as being very sensitive to light, noise, clothing, or temperature. They may also experience sleep problems, digestion problems, and irritability. ASD is unique in that it is common for people with ASD to have many strengths and abilities in addition to challenges. Strengths and abilities may include: Having above-average intelligence – the CDC reports  46% of ASD children have above average intelligence Being able to learn things in detail and remember information for long periods of time Being strong visual and auditory learners Excelling in math, science, music, or art. Treatments and Therapies Early treatment for ASD and proper care can reduce individuals’ difficulties while helping them learn new skills and make the most of their strengths. The very wide range of issues facing those “on the spectrum” means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a doctor or health care professional is an important part of finding the right treatment program. There are many treatment options, social services, programs, and other resources that can help.   Here are some tips. Keep a detailed notebook. Record conversations and meetings with health care providers and teachers. This information helps when its time to make decisions. Record doctors' reports and evaluations in the notebook. This information may help an individual qualify for special programs. Contact the local health department, school, or autism advocacy groups to learn about their special programs. Talk with a pediatrician, school official, or physician to find a local autism expert who can help develop an intervention plan and find other local resources. Find an autism support group. Sharing information and experiences can help individuals with ASD and/or their caregivers learn about options, make decisions, and reduce stress. Medication A doctor may use medication to treat some difficulties that are common with ASD. With medication, a person with ASD may have fewer problems with: Irritability Aggression Repetitive behavior Hyperactivity Attention problems Anxiety and depression http://edspec.org/   As a parent of a child or young adult who displays evidence of one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders, you will want help in understanding these. Children with ASD have challenges in three main developmental areas: Delayed or deviant language development Disinterest in other people and/or poor social skills Rigid, repetitive, behaviors that are difficult to change Top 5 Facts about Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOthQJwKzQ Top 10 Inspirational People With Autism and Asperger Syndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA   https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Movies we analyze on this Podcast Trailer:   Demolition, Silver Linings Playbook, As Good As It Gets, Four Christmases, The Wild and Bridesmaids   Episodes Links:  

This is our podcast TRAILER - Full Podcast episode here >>> http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4788933   Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft       Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477919300&sr=8-2&keywords=as+good+as+it+gets   

Colleen and Courtney went for funny and romantic with this episode just in time for #ValentinesDay.  The movie Bridesmaids gave us lots to talk about in between our giggles. In this ensemble cast of Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jill Clayburgh, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson, we get a glance into themes of female competition for BFF status, how weddings can make you crazy (or even sad and sarcastic!), how to remove the #FourHorsemen from your relationship (you need to listen to find out what that means) and will get you well through Valentine's Day with a smile on your face!        Bridesmaids Movie https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bridesmaids+movie&sprefix=bridesmaids+mo%2Caps%2C224&crid=2VGWZ4YKDMLVE    Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) babble the movie Four Christmases.   In this episode we explore the themes of: telling lies to your family, an “Exit plan” Childhood stories, childless couples, some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of howfamily dramas are portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this fun movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft       Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477919300&sr=8-2&keywords=as+good+as+it+gets   

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie Silver Linings Playbook.  This movie is a standout! Not only for it’s stellar cast of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, but also because of it’s wonderful portrayal of emotional distress.  In this episode we explore the themes of: family enabling, obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, medication management, how misery loves company, and some of Courtney & Colleen’s pet peeves of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Buy The Original Soundtrack Here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+soundtrack&sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C212  Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_10_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+movie&sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C255&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asilver+linings+playbook+movie     

Everyone goes through stress change and eventually, the loss of a loved one, what we do next is the topic of this film.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins examine the themes in this movie and analyze the pieces in order to apply the concepts to our own lives.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Stress Scale: The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm   Buy The Original Soundtrack Here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=demolition+soundtrack Watch the Demolition Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/Demolition-Jake-Gyllenhaal/dp/B01DPZIE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472647699&sr=8-1&keywords=demolition+movie   Demolition Soundtrack in order of use on the show: The Psych of the Demolition Movie Preview Property Lines My Morning Jacket Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Part II CAVE Sweaty Fingers It’s All Over Now, - Chocolate Watchband Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op 9 No.2 Dusted - Bruises When I was Young - Eric Burdon and the Animals Warmest Regards - Half Moon Run Where To Start - Lou Doillon Watch The Show - M. Ward Crazy On You - Heart  

Like Siskel and Ebert with a psych twist as we discuss the psychological aspects of the 2016 movie Demolition.   Grief, stress, coping, and relationships are the major themes of this discussion centered around the themes from the Demolition movie. Full Episode Release 8-31-16

This is a Shrink 2 Shrink sampler, Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins have produced 6 shows and here are a few clips from our each of our 7 shows so far.   Shrink to Shrink uses the movies to examine psychology and relationships and we apply the concepts to all of our lives.  We don’t do film reviews,  we are just use the content of the films to talk about psychology as well as the human condition.  We are like Siskel and Ebert with a psych twist.   So if you haven’t heard all of the Shrink to Shrink shows, keep listening and learn what this show is all about.  We psychologically dismantle the 2016 movie Zootopia.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what it means about our human nature, and how to handle bullies and other relationship issues present within the film and we learn about our own lives using the themes of the film.   If you have seen the film Gone Girl you have seen Crazy Amy - we break down this film and find the things we can all learn from the movie not just to avoid crazy people.   Creed is more than just Rocky 15 or whatever.  We find out why this iconic series remains and we recognize Rocky’s wisdom and how this rags to riches story speaks to something deep inside all of us.   We examine what it means to have a real relationship and how Artificial Intelligence will affect human interactions when we discuss the movies Ex Machina and the movie Her.   Comedy movies can makes us laugh while making us think about our lives and experiences. On this episode of Shrink2Shrink we analyze Amy Schumers movie Trainwreck and we discover that this comedy can teach us a lot about relationships as well as family.   The animated movie Inside Out does a great job at describing our emotional life; and on this episode we dive deeper into some of the concepts from film.   You may never be left alone to die on Mars but when we explore the psychological world of the movie The Martian, we find many different themes that we can all relate to   If you are interested in Shrink2Shrink, subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast platform and check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shrink2Shrink  and Twitter https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink .  And we will see you on the movie couch.

On this episode of @Shrink2Shrink we psychologically dismantle the 2016 movie Zootopia.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what it means about our human nature, and how to handle bullies and other relationship issues present within the film and we learn about our own lives using the themes of the film.   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s other podcast, Coaching Through Chaos: http://coachingthroughchaos.com/   Courtney Calkins’ other podcast: http://quadfathermft.com/   All shows are available on a multitude of podcasting platforms.     Buy the Zootopia movie: https://www.amazon.com/Zootopia-Blu-ray-Ginnifer-Goodwin/dp/B01B2CX0LU/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1469980593&sr=1-3&keywords=zootopia   Buy the Zootopia Original Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/Zootopia-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01BE5TN7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469980638&sr=8-1&keywords=zootopia+original+motion+picture+soundtrack   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Web:  http://shrink2shrink.com/  

Zootopia - Full Episode release July 31, 2016.  We cover Nature vs. Nurture, the nature of men and the impact of relationships and society on our behavior.   Shrink 2 Shrink is like Siskel and Ebert with a psychological twist.   Twitter https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink http://shrink2shrink.com/     

This is a Shrink 2 Shrink sampler, Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins have produced 6 shows and here are a few clips from our each of our 6 shows so far.   Shrink to Shrink uses the movies to examine psychology and relationships and we apply the concepts to all of our lives.  We don’t do film reviews,  we are just use the content of the films to talk about psychology as well as the human condition.  We are like Siskel and Ebert with a psych twist.   So if you haven’t heard all of the Shrink to Shrink shows, keep listening and learn what this show is all about.   If you have seen the film Gone Girl you have seen Crazy Amy - we break down this film and find the things we can all learn from the movie not just to avoid crazy people.   Creed is more than just Rocky 15 or whatever.  We find out why this iconic series remains and we recognize Rocky’s wisdom and how this rags to riches story speaks to something deep inside all of us.   We examine what it means to have a real relationship and how Artificial Intelligence will affect human interactions when we discuss the movies Ex Machina and the movie Her.   Comedy movies can makes us laugh while making us think about our lives and experiences. On this episode of Shrink2Shrink we analyze Amy Schumers movie Trainwreck and we discover that this comedy can teach us a lot about relationships as well as family.   The animated movie Inside Out does a great job at describing our emotional life; and on this episode we dive deeper into some of the concepts from film.   You may never be left alone to die on Mars but when we explore the psychological world of the movie The Martian, we find many different themes that we can all relate to   If you are interested in Shrink2Shrink, subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast platform and check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shrink2Shrink  and Twitter https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink .  And we will see you on the movie couch.

Shrink2Shrink podcast – Like Siskel & Ebert, with a psychological twist!     On this episode of @Shrink2Shrink we psychologically dismantle the 2015 movie Creed.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what we can learn for our own lives using the themes of the film: family ties, what makes a family, and how Adonis Creed makes sense of being born to the incredible Apollo Creed – he never knew his father, but he has the same passion for boxing as his father.  We also explore how living with a legend in the family can be something that can open doors for us, but can also be something we want to keep hidden. Then, we get to reminisce about our love for the icon of Rocky Balboa as a cultural icon and the spark that the stories ignite in each one of us and why.  What is it about his achievements, his love of both boxing and Adrian (“Yo, Adrian!”) that inspire us?  Listen in as we examine love, relationships, loneliness, overcoming obstacles, resiliency and following your passions.   Next Shrink2Shrink podcast will examine the movie Zootopia   For more episodes and information: http://shrink2shrink.com/   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s other podcast, Coaching Through Chaos: http://coachingthroughchaos.com/   Courtney Calkins’ other podcast: http://quadfathermft.com/   All shows are available on a multitude of podcasting platforms.   CREED MOVIE 2015 - how to watch: https://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Creed&ref_=imdbref_tt_msg_ov&tag=imdbtag_tt_msg_ov-20   CREED Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Creed+Soundtrack&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ACreed+Soundtrack  

Get a taste of our first 5 episodes with clips from each one of the shows in only 10 minute. Learn to listen and listen to learn. Episode show links below “Inside Out”   http://bit.ly/1ssZNIi "The Martian"  http://bit.ly/1WXDGpK  "Gone Girl"  http://bit.ly/1NccznO  "Trainwreck" http://bit.ly/1O4G3yP "Ex Machina" & "Her"  http://bit.ly/21104NB    Twitter = @Shrink2Shrink  Dr. Colleen Mullen = @DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins = @QuadFatherMft 

2 Shrinks breaking down the psych aspects of the movie The Martian.  We analyze several different psychological and interpersonal aspects of this film and use the information to help us learn about ourselves and our relationships.  The Martian touches on themes of: Isolation Depression and Social Isolation Cognitive therapy intervention basics Keeping Secrets Sarcasm and Touch in affection Problem Solving in relationships   The Martian movie can be purchased just about anywhere that sells movies, here is the Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Martian-Blu-ray-Matt-Damon/dp/B017S3OP34/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1464736231&sr=1-2&keywords=the+martian   The official soundtrack for The Martian movie can be purchased many places online and here is the Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Martian-Various-Artists/dp/B01604Z00O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1464736304&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=the+martian+soundtrack

In this episode of Shrink2Shrink, Courtney & Colleen explore the relational themes in the movie “Trainwreck!”. Amy Schumer appears lost in a sea of men, casually bopping from one to another, until a certain piece of man meat catches her in a way she hadn’t expected. We’ll discuss parents influence over what your kids believe, the process of watching your parents recognize their own mortality, sibling differences, what we say to impress a crush, the pressure to have kids, and so much more! Join us! Next up! TrainWreck! – She sure is! Or is she? She might just be a product of her upbringing and just struggling to get her life sorted and find love like the rest of us? In this movie, Amy Schumer plays a woman living a sexually carefree life until she meets a nice doctor with whom she seemingly has little in common with. When he begins to pursue her, she tries to run away and treat him like the piece of man meat that he is, but she feels compelled to go against her better judgment. In this movie, Courtney & I had plenty to talk about in regards to relationships, family dynamics, and single life. We got in some good giggles too! In this episode, we discuss: “Monogamy isn’t realistic!” – how what our parents teach us when we are young really guides us as adults. When Amy and her sister go through their father’s belongings, we discuss the family process of grief, and how, even though you were raised in the same house, you may have very different reactions than your siblings. “I’m memorabilia” – what it’s like to watch our parents recognize their own mortality “Do you like sports?”- Oh what we won’t say to try to get a date! “Do I have to worry about you with other guys?” – What’s it like when one person thinks your exclusive and the other doesn’t? uh, oh!! “I’m finally going to be a grandfather!” – Families don’t always agree on who constitutes a family member. It’s unfortunate that even though we have so many blended families these days, some extended family members may still not recognize the step-siblings as family members. Do we all just keep dating different people from the same mold? “Your life has not begun since you don’t have a baby”- Oh brother! Don’t get me started. There are so many ways people with children have found to make us childless women feel inadequate – Thanks ladies! “Just keep her away from the athletes” - What happens when you bring your new love interest around your family too soon and they make totally inappropriate jokes about you! Have you played the “Skeletons in the closet game”? – You can really learn about who has no boundaries in this one! I’ll drink to that! The death of Amy’s father – how we process grief is different for everybody, but it’s a process that takes time- Amy’s boss doesn’t seem to get that.

Killing your spouse, that is really bad for a relationship & other wiser observations  @DrColleenMullen @QuadFatherMft  2 Shrinks talk about Type A vs Type B in relationships & more relationship tips Do you know your Authentic self? Who are you in relationships if you don’t know? How to stay away from arguments when you disagree & creating “good repair” Do you need to know yourself in order to be your best in your relationship? How long does it take to REALLY know a person Do you want to be right or have a relationship? Couples go through seasons of life, they develop & change, like individuals develop @DrColleenMullen  http://bit.ly/1ooBFDU #GoneGirl @Shrink2Shrink Do you get friendly with the ex-partner of your current relationships? @DrColleenMullen  http://bit.ly/1ooBFDU  #GoneGirl @Shrink2Shrink Gone Girl (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) Playlist   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0VCRWZaHzsGQK_n2GaJpgP0RnvVsdLG

On this episode Dr. Colleen Mullen from www.coachingthroughchaos.com joins the QuadCast to discuss real relationships and Artificial Intelligence.  We cover a ton of relationship topics and what movies about AI are telling us about our current relationships and development.  We discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  You can learn more about that from www.emdr.com  

The movie “Inside Out” is the topic of discussion for Courtney & Dr. Mullen.  How accurately does this move capture the emotional interplay within our minds.  The discussion touches on what can happen to us if we are not aware of our feelings and if we don’t share our deeper feelings with the people in our lives.  How to improve our day to day life by being aware of and honoring our own emotional experience and process.   Dr. Colleen Mullen is from (among other things) her podcast Coaching Through Chaos http://coachingthroughchaos.com/ she can also be found on twitter at https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen   “Inside Out” Official Movie Site http://movies.disney.com/inside-out “Inside Out” soundtrack can be purchased here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=inside+out+soundtrack&sprefix=inside+out+soundtrack%2Caps%2C201