Shrinks On Tap

Why do we keep putting things off, even when we know exactly what needs to get done? And why does something that might only take five minutes somehow sit on our to-do list for weeks? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the psychology behind procrastination, why getting started can feel so difficult, and what we can actually do to break the cycle. Her...

Why does making friends as an adult sometimes feel a lot like dating? You meet someone you like, wonder if you should reach out again, question whether they actually want to hang out—and suddenly making a new friend feels surprisingly vulnerable. In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis talk about why adult friendships can become more difficult as life gets busie...

Why did I say that? What if this happens? Did I make the right decision? Overthinking can make us feel like we’re solving a problem, preparing for what might happen, or gaining control. But often, the more we think, the more anxious and stuck we become. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the different ways overthinking can show up — from replaying past conversations and mistakes to worrying about...

Can changing what you eat actually change how you feel? Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Dr. Eleni Boosalis for a practical conversation about how the foods we eat can influence anxiety, mood, and overall mental well-being. This time, the focus is on what you can actually do. Dr. Naidoo explores protein and changing nutritiona...

What if anxiety, mood, and mental health aren't only about what's happening in your brain? In this special episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Eleni Boosalis sits down with Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo to explore the powerful connection between the gut and the brain—and why what we eat may play a meaningful role in how we feel. Dr. Naidoo break...

Do you ever feel like you're having the same argument over and over again? Maybe it's about chores, parenting, money, intimacy, or feeling unheard. The topic changes, but the fight always seems to end the same way. In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , clinical psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore why couples get stuck in repetitive conflict patterns and what those...

Do you ever reach the end of the day feeling like you've given everything you have to everyone else? Work. Family. Friends. Relationships. Responsibilities. Somewhere along the way, your emotional tank runs empty. In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, clinical psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis introduce a simple but powerful way to think about your emotional energy: imagine s...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained... while someone else leaves you feeling calm, supported, and energized? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the psychology behind emotionally draining relationships and why your nervous system responds differently to different people. Together, they discuss: • Why some people l...

Have you ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally drained—but assumed it was just stress, a busy season, or simply part of life? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the often-overlooked signs of burnout and why so many people experience it without realizing what's really happening. Burnout doesn't always show up as complete...

Have you ever felt responsible for someone else's happiness? Do you find yourself constantly trying to fix problems, rescue loved ones, avoid conflict, or manage other people's emotions? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore codependency, people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and the emotional burden of feeling responsible for everyon...

What actually happens in therapy? If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy is “just talking,” what therapists are actually doing during a session, or how therapy helps people create meaningful change, this episode is for you. In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Eleni pull back the curtain on the therapy process and break down what’s really happening in the room. They explore: • Wh...

In this mini episode of Shrinks on Tap, Lauren and Eleni recap our second Women’s Crawl, this time in Falls Church, Virginia. What looked like a fun afternoon out quickly became something deeper: women gathering in community, setting intentions, stepping into their power, sharing honestly, and making space for themselves. We talk about: ✨ what “stepping into your power” looked like for women at t...

Have you ever known something felt off… but stayed anyway? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Lauren Fisher and Eleni Boosalis unpack the red flags women often ignore in dating—from love bombing and inconsistency to emotional unavailability, boundary pushing, and unresolved trauma. They explore why chemistry can cloud judgment, why your nervous system often knows before your mind doe...

What happens when two psychologists decide a bar crawl can become something much bigger than drinks? In this special mini episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boussalas share the story behind the Women’s Crawl… a one-of-a-kind experience designed to bring women together through connection, empowerment, mental health, movement, and community. What began as one unforgettable ga...

If you’ve ever left a relationship wondering, “Was it me?”… this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what narcissistic traits actually look like in real life, how gaslighting shows up in relationships, and why so many people start to question their own thoughts, feelings, and reality. This isn’t just about diagnosing someone as a narcissist. It’s about understanding patterns like: feeling like...

You’re not “too emotional.” You’re holding too much in. And at some point… your body needs a release. In this episode, we’re talking about why so many women suppress what they feel, what that actually does to your nervous system, and why something as simple as using your voice can create a real emotional shift. We also share what happened when 300 women came together and experienced this in real t...

How many times have you said yes… and instantly regretted it? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or burnt out from constantly saying yes to others, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why saying no feels so difficult — and why so many of us fall into people-pleasing patterns without even realizing it. We talk about: • why saying no can trigger anxiety, guilt, and fear •...

We tried something different… and it turned into something much bigger than we expected. In this special episode , we’re recapping our Women’s Crawl — an experience designed to bring women together in a safe, welcoming space to connect, open up, and be themselves. What started as individuals showing up alone quickly became something else entirely. From setting intentions… to letting go of what no...

What if some of your fears, patterns, or emotional reactions didn’t begin in this life? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the idea that certain emotional experiences may feel bigger, deeper, or more persistent than we can easily explain. From recurring relationship patterns to unexplained fears, they discuss how people make meaning of these experi...

Why do we stay on bad dates… even when we know better? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis unpack the psychology behind ignoring red flags, falling for potential, and overriding your intuition in modern dating. Over coffee from Junction Bakery & Bistro , the conversation explores: • Why love bombing can feel so powerful • The difference between chemistr...

A breakup doesn’t just end a relationship. It can shatter your present, your past, and the future you thought you were building. In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis are joined by special guest Andrada Florescu, LPC , to explore what really happens after a breakup you didn’t choose — and why so many of us find ourselves dating the “same person” in a differen...

Are you genuinely laidback — or are you avoiding the discomfort required for real change? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fischer and Eleni Boosalis explore the often-overlooked difference between emotional ease and emotional avoidance. With trauma-informed insight, real clinical examples, and relatable metaphors, they unpack why growth almost always involves discomfort — and why so...

What really happens when you meditate for 30 hours in a single week? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis share their experience attending an intensive, week-long meditation retreat inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza . They explore what surprised them, what challenged them, and how extended meditation impacted their nervous systems, habits, and daily l...

Why do we keep repeating the same patterns, even when we know better? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Eleni Boosalis sits down with transformational therapist Andrada Florescu to explore how we unconsciously give away our power — and how to take it back. We talk about autopilot living, repetition compulsion, cognitive dissonance, and why the nervous system resists change. You’ll learn why...

Ever feel like you’re “not yourself” when you’re anxious, angry, perfectionistic, or stuck in self-criticism? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap , Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis break down the “parts” inside all of us using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework. We talk about why these parts show up, how to spot when you’re operating from a part (instead of your calm, grounded self)...