ShrinkChicks

Continuing the theme of alternative or lesser-known therapy practices from last week's hypnotherapy episode, Emmalee and Jen are joined by Allie Finkel and Sarah Roffe, co-founders of Kind Minds Therapy, to discuss reparenting and inner child work. Whether you're interested in exploring options for your own therapy journey or simply have an interest in the psychology behind these approaches, you'r...

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy can provide a uniquely liberating therapeutic experience for those dealing with a wide variety of mental heath conditions -- unfortunately, years of skewed representation in various media have left the public image of hypnotists closer to pocket-watch-swinging ne'er-do-wells than trained psychologists. This week, Emmalee and Jen are joined by master hypnotherapist Juliet...

Trigger Warning: Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Assault, Violence Abuse has the ability to transcend an individual relationship and continue to affect the lives of survivors if not treated with care. This week, fellow Marriage and Family Therapist Kaitlyn Peabody (@therapywithkate) joins Emmalee and Jen to discuss solutions for stopping the cyclical power of abuse in its tracks. Resources...

This week, fellow podcast host and LMFT, cult specialist, Rachel Bernstein, explores the mentality and psychology of cult membership with Emmalee and Jen. Rachel speaks about how and why people are drawn into cults, what keeps them there, and the aftermath that can occur if they leave. She was recently featured in the STARZ Documentary Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult, and touches on her experience...

This week, Emmalee and Jen respond to stories and questions they have received about fertility problems and the struggles of childbirth, with Emmalee's own experience with miscarriage serving as a framework to talk about one of the more stigmatized crises in physical and emotional health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Sometimes the things we learn to get through today will hold us back tomorrow. In this week's episode, Em and Jen answer your questions about the complicated relationship we have with our own survival and success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

So often in life, we let others expectations of us, what we should do, what we should eat, what we should be, get in the way of our own goals and priorities. This week, the ShrinkChicks discuss the best ways for getting the 'shoulds' out of your mentality with author Caroline Dooner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

For many, Thanksgiving is just as much about surviving encounters with relatives and uncomfortable table talk as it is a cause for celebration. This year especially, if you're worried about navigating the holidays, you're not the only one. Emmalee and Jen are joined by Brenna from Real Fckn Talk to give you a survival guide for Thanksgiving 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

As cannabis consumption becomes more widely legalized, it still carries a strong stigma in certain areas, despite its benefits. This week, Emmalee and Jen are joined by Instagram and TikTok creator, Nicole of Dope Kitchen, to talk about our culture's complicated relationship with marijuana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

In this week's episode, Emmalee and Jen are joined by Dr. Jaime Zuckerman to explore the distinction between narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Together with the ShrinkChicks, Dr. Zuckerman dives into the reason why people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder struggle to have meaningful relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

In this week's episode, Emmalee and Jen continue to break down the assumed myths behind motherhood and discuss the validity of childfree living.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As much as the world might try to convince women otherwise, motherhood isn't necessary for many to live a fulfilling and enriched life. In this week's episode, Emmalee and Jen break down the assumed myths behind parenting and the validity of childfree living. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welcome to Season Two of ShrinkChicks! In this week's episode, Emmalee and Jen discuss the history of attachment theory, identifying your attachment style and how to apply that knowledge to your romantic - and platonic - relationships. Spoiler alert: insecure attachment style does not mean your relationships are doomed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Even the best of friends are bound to have fights. The true mark of a friendship is not the existence of conflict but rather how it is dealt with. This week, Em and Jen talk about building friendships that can bend and adapt to these inevitable disagreements and healing from the ones that cannot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Food can be one of the great joys of life, whether pursued as an art or enjoyed as a celebration of vibrancy and culture -- although modern culture seems to focus more on policing food than savoring it. This week, Em and Jen are joined by blogger, health coach, and entrepreneur, Cameron Rogers (The Freckled Foodie), to talk about the pressures keeping you from truly enjoying what you eat. See Priv...

Often the most important relationships are the hardest ones to get right. In this week's episode, Em and Jen discuss how family relationships can become strained and the best ways of dealing with a tense family situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the ShrinkChicks join podcast host, nurse, former Bachelor contestant, and new friend of the show, Danielle Maltby, to talk about finding comfort in our status as permanent works-in-progress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Em and Jen talk holistic living with a very special guest, fellow marriage and family therapist and fitness instructor, Alanna Gardner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the newest episode in our ongoing miniseries on family dynamics, the ShrinkChicks answer more of your questions about healthy boundaries and relationships within families. This week, Em and Jen discuss sibling relationships, birth order, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Continuing from where they left off at the end of last week's episode, Em and Jen answer more of your questions about the difficult task of maintaining your individuality in a healthy, communicative family dynamic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Em and Jen tackle one of their most requested topics thus far in the first part of Family Dynamics. Relationships with one's family often have more of an impact on early development, personality, and values than any other relationships. A stable family dynamic is as crucial as it is difficult to achieve and maintain and this episode, the ShrinkChicks discuss how stability in the family...

This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by Julia Rae, musician and contestant on The Bachelor Presents: Listen To Your Heart, to see what we can learn about love, entertainment, fame, and antagonism from the strange world of reality TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With the demands and stress of the 21st century and dating apps giving us constant access to an avalanche of possible relationships to pursue, finding someone you really connect with in 2020 can be a daunting and frustrating task. This week, Em and Jen sit down with professional matchmaker Erika Kaplan to discuss the merits of professional matchmaking and how to thrive in the confusing world of mo...

This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by fitness and wellness instructor and body positivity advocate, Helen Phelan, to answer your questions about navigating the struggles of practicing self-love, healing from disordered eating, and managing society's "one size fits all" view of body types. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

As quarantine stretches on, Em and Jen get together to answer another batch of listener-submitted questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .