2 Shrinks and Me

Mental health is everywhere on social media—self-care hacks, therapy memes, and viral stress-busting tips. It’s great that we’re talking about it more, but let’s be real: not every “quick fix” actually fixes anything. While some posts offer real support, others spread oversimplified (or just plain bad) advice. So, how do we separate helpful insights from the noise? Let’s dive in!

So. Many. Choices! Every day, we're bombarded with decisions—big and small, important and trivial. We're constantly choosing, picking, selecting, and yes… deciding. It’s exhausting! But decision fatigue doesn’t have to run our lives. Let’s talk about how to navigate the endless choices without burning out.

It's true your strongest critic is you. Let's fix it! We talk about how to overcome yourself and reach for your wildest dreams. 

Creativity! We all hear how we are creative but what is it? is it just crayons and paper and children or can it be used in other ways. Today we have a very special guest, Chase Norton to chat about creativity and how it has played a large role in his life. Get ready to learn that creativity is so much more than coloring time and day dreaming!

Ever feel like you're faking it and it’s only a matter of time before everyone finds out? Like you're just one mistake away from being ‘exposed’? Yeah, that's us. This week, we’re diving into imposter syndrome — that sneaky feeling that no matter how much you’ve accomplished, it’s never enough. We’ll talk about why so many of us feel this way, how it messes with our confidence, and what we can do...

Join us as we dive into the worlds of Pokémon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with a side of Dan justifying being cheap. Oh, and somewhere in there, we tackle how individuality develops, the search for acceptance, and what it means to find your community.

  Join us this week as we dive into the fascinating world of Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology with our special guest, Jake! We’ll chat about what IO Psychology is all about, exploring how it focuses on understanding workplace behavior, boosting employee well-being, and optimizing company performance. Who knew Psychologists could be so corporate!

Join us as we talk about the unofficial requirements to be a “shrink” and what your mountain dew flavor says about you. Oh, and we discuss the importance of family on development and choosing your found family.

When’s the last time you heard someone say, “That person’s a narcissist”? Join us as we dive into the world of personality and personality disorders. We'll unpack what it truly means to have a personality disorder and just how complex it is to meet the criteria.

Ever thought, "Should I join a pyramid scheme?" Curious about what might be the biggest one of all? Well, it’s not what you think! Join us as we dive into the true “pyramid scheme” – exercising! We'll break down why staying active boosts your mental well-being and offer tips on how to get started.

You must construct additional pylons! Killamanjaro. Finish him! Did any of these phrases catch your attention? Stay awhile and listen as we dive into the pros and cons of gaming! We'll share our personal experiences with video games and explore the benefits they can offer, alongside some of the challenges. Take a trip down the star road with us as we reminisce about how games have shaped our lives...

Hold on to your ax and get ready to roll initiative! This is a very special episode where we invite our very first guest, Phil from Bards and Barrels! We dive into D&D and how it can help with mental health, establish connections between people and even help overcome challenging issues both in fantasy and the real world. Who knew you didn't have to use fireball to solve all your problems! GO c...

  Join us as we explore the idea of being emotionally "one-shot" and why embracing vulnerability is actually an act of bravery. We'll also take a trip down memory lane with some little league wisdom and dive back into "The World According to Keith."

Tune in today to discover the difference between an external and internal locus of control (no, not the bugs). Dive into another one of Keith's classic insights: "When in doubt, sing it out." While Dan practices his karaoke skills. and Logan, well he is just happy to be here. 

Join us as we talk about three aspects of self awareness. We also discuss social aspects of self awareness and learn about one of Keith’s Keith-isms.

Join us as we talk about what resilience is and the elements that contribute to it. We discuss how you can build resilience and listeners get a glimpse into Logan’s beard envy...

Ever wonder why you can’t be happy all the time or what you can do to make yourself happy? Join us this week as we share insights to these questions and more around the subject of happiness.

Embark on a reflective journey with us as we delve into the profound concept of forgiveness. We explore the essence of forgiveness—what it truly means—and how it serves as a transformative tool in overcoming the challenges life throws our way.

Join us as we discuss addiction: what it looks like and why it continues. We also discuss how addiction impacts relationships and listeners get a glimpse at Dan’s passion for this work.

Feeling burnt out? Missing that once-present joy, confidence, or happiness in your job or life? You're not alone! Join us to explore the ins and outs of burnout and discover meaningful ways to reignite that excitement and satisfaction in our lives.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the strategic use of optimistic and pessimistic perspectives. We'll explore the concepts of cautious optimism and defensive pessimism, diving into when and how these approaches can be beneficial in navigating various situations. Tune in to uncover the nuanced strategies behind these perspectives and their impact on our decision-making and outlook on life.

Join us this week as we talk about the difference between guilt and shame. We also talk about some of the benefits of guilt and uncover the truth about if Dan actually experiences emotions...

Join us this week as we discuss how to set boundaries and the benefits of having boundaries. We will also talk about the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal boundaries. 

 join us as we define self esteem and confidence. We explore the connection between self esteem and values and we find out why Dan doesnt like the word “core.”

Join us today as we talk about a question brought up from therapy and explore what mindfulness is. What is the connection between gratitude and mindfulness as well as how mindfulness is related to religion? Lets find out today!