Shit Your Shrink Thinks

Attack of the spores! This weeks the shrinks talk about mold. Yup, mold. We discuss how simply living with it can create physical and psychological symptoms, and give you some ways to fight back.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is...

Feeling a bit comfortably numb?  Maybe you are in a rut?  This weeks the shrinks discuss mental health when you are on the autopilot grind! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advis...

Go explore! You know you want to... This week the shrinks wrap up their discussion on how traveling impacts mental health.   If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise.  Listening t...

Roam if you want too!  This week the shrinks discuss how traveling impacts mental health.  Please keep your hands and arms inside the moving vehicle! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental he...

Snap, Crackle, Pop! Oh that's not Rice Krispies, those are my joints. Aging is not for the weak of heart. Join the shrinks as we wrap up our discussion on mental health issues in older adults and discuss the various treatments and differential diagnoses needed. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in min...

Getting older is not for wimps.  Join the shrinks today as we discuss how mental health issues play out in older adults and the special considerations for this population. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individua...

Will Artificial Intelligence take our jobs as therapist? This week we talk about the research supporting the use of A.I. in mental health and also talk about A.I.'s short comings within the mental health world.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes...

Will the computers take our jobs? Will we end up in the matrix with Agent Smith as out therapist?  The shrinks discuss in this episode about artificial intelligence used in therapy. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as...

Yup, divorce is a rough time... This week the shrinks continue their discussion on divorce, and talk about how to cope and co-parent.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise.  L...

We are talking about the big D, and we don't mean Dallas.  Join the shrinks this week for a discussion on the link between mental health and divorce. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental he...

So now that you understand the idea of emotional contagion, you might be wondering, what do the statistics say, what traits make people more prone to experience this, and what do I do about it? The shrinks continue their discussion on emotion contagion! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that t...

Why do I feel anxious when I leave a room full of people who are stressed out?  How do we just pick up on the "vibes" of a person?  The shrinks discuss these issues in our episode on emotion contagion! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Thi...

Maybe I do have an eating disorder... What treatments should I consider? In this episode the shrinks finish up their discussion on Feeding and Eating Disorders.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical...

Are you dying to be pretty?  In this episode the shrinks discuss several eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia - and the severe symptoms that can result. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medica...

Are you hungry for couch cushions and soap? You just might have Pica. In this episode the shrinks discuss the Feeding and Eating Disorders section of the DSM-5. We also spill the tea on our own struggles, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.   If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is...

What? Can you say that again, but in a more interesting way? In this episode the shrinks conclude their mini-series discussion about the diagnosis of ADHD.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or me...

What? Can you say that again, but in a more interesting way? In this episode the shrinks begin their mini-series discussion about the diagnosis of ADHD.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or menta...

In this episode the shrinks discuss how to engage in self-care when time constraints are an issue.  We review the multiple types of self-care.  You all might be surprised to learn that you are doing much more than you think! If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainm...

In this episode the shrinks continue to discuss how reading self-help and reading fiction for pleasure can significantly improve mental health. We explore the research and discuss how even quotes can stir emotions and motivate.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entert...

Love books and want to prove that reading for hours is a good idea?  Well the shrinks are here to help! In this episode we discuss how reading self-help and reading fiction for pleasure can significantly improve mental health. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertai...

In this episode the shrinks continue their discussion on Body Dysmorphic Disorder. We discuss various studies that explore prevalence and comorbidity, and talk about treatment options.  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intende...

In this episode the shrinks discuss Body Dysmorphic Disorder. We talk about criteria, presentation, and our experiences. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medical or mental health advise.  Listening to th...

In this episode the shrinks continue their discussion on empathy.  We discuss why empathy is important, ways we can increase our empathy for self and others, and how we can encourage empathy from others. If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  T...

In this episode the shrinks talk about the difference between sympathy and empathy.  They also discuss the pros and cons of empathy and tackle the age old question - is empathy a human program bug or a feature? If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes o...

In this episode the shrinks discuss the power of using affirmations and how to hack our happiness chemicals. What we believe is what we become, so make it a good!  If you are enjoying our episodes please consider donating to  https://www.patreon.com/shityourshrinkthinks   THANK YOU! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  This is not intended as individual medica...