Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss the disturbing increase in road rage incidence, particularly ones that end in death. So not worth it to get into a life threatening hassle with a random person on the road. 

The one in which we explore the troubling state of teen mental health in our country. 

The one in which we follow up the episode on managing our fear with this episode on finding hope. Finding hope is one way to manage fears. Just like looking for the helpers; it's always important to find the hope. 

The one in which we talk about how to manage our fear, given all of the scary stuff going on in the world around us such as political polarization, COVID, monkeypox, racial trauma, climate change, and Roe v Wade being overturned.

The one in which we talk about the state and fate of same-sex marriage, 8 years after it was finally fully recognized as a right. Verdict: Love wins.

The one in which we discuss the disturbing trend of the majority of Americans being ruled by a minority: a minority of mostly older, Christian, straight, white cis-men. 

The one in which we explore what we can do about gun safety and reform, when the NRA is so powerful.

The one in which we explore all the ways our fair and safe elections are under attack .  This is also our 200th episode!!

It's us - the Shrinks - but After Hours as always on the last Tuesday of the month. A few weeks ago we talked about Society's weight obsession. In this episode we're kicking back and talking about how society's obsession translates into a personal obsession with weight for many of us, especially women. 

The one in which we talk about the real costs of going solar and whether it's affordable to people who may not be able to get solar panels to help save the environment if they don't help save some personal money as well. 

The one in which we talk about the newest Supreme Court Justice and what we hope she'll be bringing to the court. 

A re-release of the suprisingly very popular one in which we offer 3 minutes tips on dealing with some of life's everyday issues such as walking into a party, organizing a closet, or dealing with criticism. 

It's the last Tuesday of the month and we're getting just a bit more casual to talk about bullying in America. It's a huge problem and you don't have to a pscyhologist to know it has to be addressed. 

The one in which we talk about the very real possibility that Roe v Wade could be overturned. Legislators on all sides are preparing for the potential breakdown of this crucial healthcare right. New bans and ways to promote or stop them are being pushed and passed as we write this. 

This one's a timely re-issue of an important episode we recorded before COVID when we used to have Feminist Brunches in real life. At this brunch, we spoke with Taylor Austin of The Women's Centers about the importance of reproductive rights and access. Learn with us. 

The one in which we take a look at what happens After War. People are resilient and do build back, though families, communities, and all aspect of lives are lost and shattered in the process. Is it ever worth it?

Every month, on the last Tuesday, we do an episode we call Shrinks After Hours. It's us Shrinks, talking After Hours - a little more relaxed, a little more personal. This week we take a look at Society's obsession with weight and how that impacts body image, self-esteem, and people's relationship to food and eating. 

The one in which we dive into the pay to stay policies that further the injustices perpetuated on incarcerated people by our system. 

The one in which we take a closer look at what kind of people are likely to become dictators, why we promote them and how they can be stopped. 

The one in which we focus on the destructive health costs of loneliness. This includes the toll loneliness and lack of social connection take on our physical and mental health, especially as we age.

The one in which we talk about the Kensington area of Philadelphia and how it became one of the largest drug hubs in America. Also, what can be done about it. 

It's that time After Hours when the Shrinks kick back and get a little more causal - talking about issues that sometimes hit closer to home. What do we do when we age? Where do we want to be and who will care?

The one in which we talk about the pandemic of domestic violence that has increased within the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The one in which we talk about the split(s) in our economy between the haves and the have-nots. Chasms that seems to be growing larger with little justice sight. 

The one in which we explore the Great Resignation, aka the Big Quit. Masses of people are reportedly leaving their jobs and not looking back; we wanted to know why.