Stories With Shrinks

On this episode we celebrate all things platonic with Gretchen from Mean Girls talking about toxic friendships and Gus from Psych talking about boundaries in lifelong friendships.

On this episode we dive into the scary world of horror movies! Jen discusses working with a deaf client with Regan from A Quiet Place while Tyler discusses childhood trauma and dreaming with Mike from FNaF.

On this episode we dive into Middle Earth and discuss dissociative disorders/addiction and gender roles in a fantasy setting!

On this very special episode to round out the year the crew at Stories with Shrinks focuses on characters that are related to the idea of community and togetherness. Jen discusses Viv from Legends and Lattes while Tyler brings an NPC from his and Jen's D&D table.

This month we dive back into the universe of Doctor Who where Tyler discusses the role of a therapist in working with a client like Vincent Van Gogh and Jen talks with Sally Sparrow about moving on from a traumatic experience.

Well it seems October has kept us plenty busy here at Shrinks HQ. For the Halloween season we proudly present a silly version of the creepy things you experience this time of year. Jen discusses intellectualization with Velma from Scooby Doo. Tyler discusses career troubles with Guillermo from What We Do in the Shadows.

Join us as we dive into a world infested with Clickers! Tyler discusses grief with Bill while Jen discusses survival and teenage life in a post-apocalypse with Ellie.

On this episode we explore the wonderful world of food movies! Jen discusses being a woman in a professional kitchen with Colette from Ratatouille and Tyler discusses distant parent-child relationships with Percy from Chef.

Join us as we go back to school with two lovely movies about school life. Tyler discusses suicidality and crisis with Neil from Dead Poets' Society and Jen discusses uprooting systemic issues with Layla from Sky High.

In this episode we start off the spooky season (August is spooky okay?) as we dive into the world of the American version of Ghosts!

On this episode we discuss banned books and the two main characters from two dystopian novels that are now being censored for "inappropriate material".

We are back in a galaxy far far away as we bring you discussion with Sabine Wren and Alexsandr Kallus from Star War: Rebels in anticipation of the new Ahsoka show premiering next month!

THWIP! On this episode we head into the web of life and destiny to bring you therapy with Peter B. Parker (discussing new fatherhood and life-transitions) and Gwen Stacy (talking about emotionality and being a teenage superhero).

HAPPY PRIDE! This year we dive into the worlds of two characters from the LGBTQ+ community specifically Jen talks with Amity form Owl House and Tyler discusses work with Madeline from the video game Celeste. We think you're going to love this episode!

On this episode we step into the giant skull of a celestial as we see Rocket for emotional acceptance work and Mantis for work on caretaker burnout amongst other topics, in the bustling outpost of Knowhere! And don't worry there are NO SPOILERS for GotG Vol. 3. :)

Welcome to our 90's centric action packed episode! Jen talks couples therapy with Jo and Bill Harding from Twister while Tyler discusses crisis and meaning making with James Hook from Hook.

This year for our birthday special we dive into a couple of characters from some books we read recently! Tyler discusses trauma and grief treatment with Kaz Brekker from the Six of Crows duology and Jen discusses trauma and coping with Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses!

It's April! Which means it's time for your intrepid hosts to explore our roots in the theater! Jen talks neglect and child abuse assessment with Olive from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, Tyler discusses adult loneliness with Man in Chair form The Drowsy Chaperone.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of death/dying, mentions of suicidality On this episode we dive into the world of The Good Place and holy shirtballs did we have a good time. Grab some shrampies and join Tyler as he discusses existential anxiety with Chidi and Jen as she discusses intellectualization and endings with Janet (who is not a girl and not a robot).

Join us as we dive into the Verse and discuss two of our favorite characters from Firefly! Jen discusses grief and life aboard a ship with Kaylie, while Tyler talks with Simon about trust issues and big lifestyle changes.

Join us as we dive into the world of Greek Myth! Tyler discusses getting over ended relationships with Calypso and Jen talks with Medusa about victim blaming and being used by the gods.

Join us as we journey beyond the closet door to the realm of Monsters! Jen discusses family therapy with Boo and her parents following her ordeal in the monster world, while Tyler discusses empowerment with Mike Wazowski.

On this episode we dive into the many worlds of Nintendo video games as Tyler approaches play therapy with the Skull Kid from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Jen does group therapy with the women of the Mushroom Kingdom. 

Join us for our first week of 2023! As we discuss telehealth and dangerous living with Eliza and Nigel Thornberry! Jen is with our young adventurer discussing avoiding poachers and possibly giving up things we value to help others, while Tyler and Nigel discuss emotional avoidance and parenting.

Join Tyler and Jen as they wrap up 2022 looking at two films that are just barely technically holiday movies! Tyler discusses Spiderman: No Way Home while Jen talks about Gremlins! See you all in 2023!