The Shrink Think Podcast

Episode 28: Classic depression has been around for a long time but it has taken on a new form since 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how depression has changed, how classic depression is treated, and creative solutions for dealing with this new "pandemic depression." Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www. ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course

Episode 27: Depression and anxiety have always been around but the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted what they look like and who experiences them. Co-hosts Aaron & Nathan discuss these issues, as well as how personality differences like introversion and extroversion play a role in the impacts. Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www. ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/c...

Episode 26: Kasey Compton, Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and Business Consultant, joins the show to talk about her specialty: systems! Kasey shares the personal story that got her to start her own business which became wildly successful, her perspective on how systems manage chaos, and systems within your business can give you the freedom you want to live a balanced life! Kasey's links:...

Episode 25: Dr. Les Parrott, III, a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, interviews on the podcast today. He shares his story of getting started working with couples (with his wife, Leslie Parrott, a Marriage & Family Therapist), developing principles for healthy relationships, and producing an assessment for couples based on his book, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, called SYMBIS. L...

Episode 24: Stephanie Konter-O'Hara, licensed mental health counselor and business owner, sits down to talk about how she balances being a wife, mother, and business owner without losing her mind! Stephanie's Links FB: @konterbiling FB: @wellmindedcounseling www.konterbilling.com www.wellmindedcounseling.com

Episode 23: Scott Waters, Owner and Clinical Director of Veritas Community Counseling and co-host of the Resilient Relationships Podcast in Eugene, OR sits down to talk about his experience as a therapist with couples. He identifies common complaints couples have and describes his Six Principles of Relationships (V.A.L.U.E.S.). www.vccounseling.com https://resilient-relationship-podcast.blubrry.ne...

Episode 22: We ask the questions you've been dying to ask your therapist but might not know how or might be afraid to ask! We answer them, too, from a therapist's point of view, and why we think these are all helpful questions to ask and talk about with your therapist.

Episode 21: Aaron & Nathan set out their vision for topics they want to cover in 2021, some guests they hope to interview, and why this is important for you - the listener!

Episode 20: We take a look back on what we've learned since starting the Shrink Think podcast and how we've grown as hosts. We also review some of our favorite moments from each episode and guest we've interviewed. Mostly, we reflect on the year with fun and humor so we can leave it behind as we head into 2021!

Episode 19: Aaron and Nathan take a break from their usual routine to have some fun and share about their favorite Christmas movies and how Clark Griswold may have wisdom to offer many challenging situations! Listen in for some light-hearted laughs to help you get through your holidays!

Episode 18: Following up the episode on Shame, we discuss why forgiveness and self-compassion are important responses to shame. We then walk you through six steps toward forgiving yourself for a mistake or series of choices you regret. Read the full show notes at www.shrinkthinkpodcast.com

Episode 17: We unpack the concept of shame: what it is and how it feels, how it is different from guilt or embarrassment, and ways we can stay stuck in shame. We also give you some practical tips to avoid shame and break free from the prison it put you in!

Episode 16: Preparing for the upcoming holidays is an important part of getting through them well. In this episode we look at some practical tips you can use to set boundaries with certain family members, holiday events, and subjects you might not be interested in talking about.

Episode 15: We talk with Julie Herres, owner of Green Oak Accounting and host of the Therapy For Your Money podcast, about money. She shares common fears therapists have with money, mistakes business owners make with their finances, and then she shares several tips for "getting your house in order" financially. Don't worry - she does all of this with enthusiasm and no judgment!

Episode 14: We interviewed Billy & Brandy Eldridge, a married duo who host the Beta Male Revolution Podcast. Billy is a private practice therapist and business owner, Brandy is an Executive Director of a nonprofit, and they have an incredible story of addiction, recovery, and forgiveness that will inspire you!

Episode 13: We interviewed Amanda Patterson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, group practice owner, and private practice consultant in Florida. Amanda shares her story of how a building made a difference in her college major, how she stumbled into private practice, and her tips for facing fears and self-doubt.

Episode 12: We interview Dr. Randy Kinnison, AKA "Doctor Peace", on the show. Randy is a professional mediator and founder of Genesis Mediation, host of the Doctor Peace podcast, and a serial entrepreneur. Hear Randy talk about how he decided peace was his passion, how he stays focused as someone with a million different ideas, and what his keys to success are.

Episode 11: Our first interview on The Shrink Think Podcast! Whitney Owens, a fellow therapist, private practice consultant, and host of the Faith In Practice podcast joins our show. She shares about how she found success (through many trials and mistakes), how she deals with fear and failure, and how she balances her time as a working mom.

Episode 10: Now that we understand each role on the Fear Triangle and what they're afraid of, we unpack the two necessary components for getting off the triangle, healing those wounds, and getting healthy.

Episode 09: In this episode, we unpack the Victim role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a mix of the Persecutor and Rescuer, but ultimately accepts abandonment, betrayal, unacceptance, or rejection and sees self as unworthy.

Episode 08: In this episode, we unpack the Rescuer role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a relationship-oriented empath whose greatest fear is rejection or unacceptance, but who ultimately only wants acceptance. This time, Nathan takes on the role of Rescuer while Aaron interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.

Episode 07: In this episode, we unpack the Persecutor role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a boundary-filled protector whose greatest fear is abandonment or betrayal, but who ultimately only wants to belong. Aaron takes on the role of Persecutor while Nathan interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.

Episode 06: In this episode, we introduce you to the Fear Triangle - a dreaded cycle we can find ourselves on in our relationships. We'll give you an overview of the triangle as well as the different roles at each point (Persecutor, Rescuer, Victim). After that, we'll spend an episode on each of role then conclude this 5-part series with tips on how to get off the Fear Triangle.

Episode 05: In this episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about what it's like being therapists who are everyday people. They open up about their interactions with their families, their journey toward "mastering" life and relationships, and what they've learned from being therapists about being uniquely you.

Episode 04: In this episode, licensed counselors Nathan Hawkins and Aaron Potratz talk about what it's like being therapists. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at what it is they do, how they help people, and how self-awareness plays a role in that process. They also answer common questions they get about their jobs.