Shrink Tank Podcast

Kanye West is not a topic we've shied away from in the past.

Our contributor Dr. Rachel Kitson wrote her take on the "Psychology of Kanye West" back in 2016 and it's been a top-grossing post ever since. So, what's going on in Kanye's head? Today's episode covers Yeezy's latest controversy in the news as well as the psychological traits of Kanye.

Listen in as our panel of Shrinks discusses today's trending topic, the psychology of Kanye West.

"The only things I'm sure of when it comes to Kanye is that I have absolutely no earthly idea what he's going to do next and I think what's so interesting about him."

–Dr. Frank Gaskill

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss the correlation between those who believe "real America" is decaying from within with those who believe in conspiracy theories.

New research has found evidence that conspiracy theories are associated with the belief that core American values are under siege. The study examined the role of system identity threat, meaning the perception that society's fundamental values are fading away because of social change. Our panel of Shrinks unpack this study and discuss their thoughts.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk products and other things they are personally enjoying in pop culture.

 

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Dr. Emma Kate Wright's recommendation for the week is an Instagram account known as @thehaleycakes, showcasing a baker's day-to-day creations. Check out the page here.

The Outsider by Stephen King

Dr. Frank Gaskill's recommendation for the week is The Outsider by Stephen King. The upcoming novel from Stephen King is a murder-mystery that will make your summer reading list. Pre-order your copy here.

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

The Avengers: Infinity War is the latest release from the Marvel universe. Today's episode covers hopes for the movie, predictions on characters and plotlines, and the psychological behaviors behind our favorite characters.

 

Listen in as our panel of Shrinks discusses today's trending topic, The Avengers: Infinity War.

 

 

"I predict that something is going to happen to Spiderman. We have a heart for him, he's sweet and naive. He needs to experience some trauma if he's going to be stronger."

 

–Dr. Frank Gaskill

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss how studying depressed robots can teach us about our own mental health.

 

New research is looking at the idea of failure and flexibility and the correlation between why humans might get depressed. This study focuses on the prospect of learning from artificial intelligence and it's flexible learning, we could learn about how the mind of a depressed individual can adapt to certain life stressors and environments.

 

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk products and other things they are personally enjoying in pop culture.

 

 

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves

 

While Dr. Emma Kate Wright doesn't typically like country, she stumbled upon Kacey Musgraves latest album, Golden Hour, while perusing on Spotify and had to recommend it this week.

 

Soothing vocals, clever lyrics and a myriad of instrumental progression craft this album as something more than just typical country music. Give it a listen here.

Lost in Space on Netflix

Dr. Frank Gaskill's recommendation for the week is Lost in Space, available on Netflix. The action-packed series stuns (as it should with its impressive budget) but it also explores many elements of the family dynamic. Now streaming on Netflix.

 

HBO's 'Andre the Giant' Documentary

 

Packed with nostalgia, Jonathan Hetterly claims this as a must-see for anyone with HBO. This documentary covers a new perspective on Andre the Giant and the World Wrestling Foundation. Watch it with HBO.

 

 

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

 

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

HBO's hit Westworld is returning for season two and our Shrinks are ready for it. Today's episode covers hopes for the season, discussions on advancing technology, consciousness, morality, and the influence of affluence.

Westworld showcases an adult amusement park where rich vacationers can act out any illicit fantasy they see fit through artificial consciousness. When people have such wealth and access to things that entertain and please them, do they become desensitized? Westworld is just as much a commentary of an overabundance of wealth can lead to enjoyment and pleasure at the expense of other people.

Listen in as our panel of Shrinks discusses today's trending topic: Westworld.

"It's what I've always aspired to be -- the Liza Minnelli of podcasting."

–Dr. Dave Verhaagen

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss productivity in different environments. New research has suggested that it may not be the sound itself that distracts but rather who is making the noise. Why can some people be productive in a coffee shop, but not an open office?

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk products and other things they are personally enjoying in pop culture.

1. Films on Tap

 

Shrink Tank is thrilled to be participating in Films on Tap on April 24th at 6 PM. Live music, locally produced short films, and craft beer—what could be better? An entry fee of $10 will get you a flight of beer, with each sample specifically chosen by the filmmakers to pair with each short film.

If you're local to Charlotte, North Carolina, be sure to come out and say hello to our team! Event details here.

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

Everybody needs to vent, even Shrinks. We're using today's episode to let our Shrinks talk about what really gets under their skin. Today's podcast episode is centered around our panelists 'pop culture pet peeves.'

 

From the overused 'Damsel in Distress' trope in movies to certain pop culture figures like Sigourney Weaver, our panelists discuss their wide-variety of both generalized and pop culture pet peeves.

 

 

"One of the classic movie tropes is the 'Damsel in Distress.' I'm over that. I think we've seen that play out too many times, and I want to see more strong female characters in film."

 

–Dr. Emma Kate Wright

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss how men in STEM-based professions overestimate their own intelligence and underestimate the abilities of female colleagues. As a result, it's been proven that women doubt their professional abilities regardless of comparison in grades.

 

This opens up a discussion on Imposter Syndrome in women, how our society socializes young women throughout their education as well as how their confidence levels are impacted by this.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk products and other things they are personally enjoying in pop culture.

 

1. Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy 

 

 

In times of trauma, people often lose option A. Dr. Emma Kate Wright's recommendation this week is all about finding joy and peace with Option B by building resiliency. Grab your copy here.

 

2. Edgar Allen Poe's Tales of Death & Dementia by Edgar Allen Poe

 

This graphic novel is a very gristly and beautiful description of five of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories. Illustrated by Chris Grimly, this visual description is simply stunning. Buy it here.

 

 

3. Look to the Sky

 

Brett Culp's documentary Look to the Sky is Jonathan Hetterly, LPC's recommendation or the week. This documentary features true stories of kids that are finding hope and inspiration through acts of service and bravery. Looks at the positive traits of Superman and how we can make the world a better place by living by these values. This documentary features both Dr. Frank Gaskill and Jonathan Hetterly. Watch the documentary here.

 

4. The Terror on AMC

 

 

Dr. Dave Verhaagen's recommendation is The Terror on AMC. This show is set in the 1860's and follows a group of people who are up in the Antarctic Northern Passage when they get iced in.

 

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

 

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

Ready Player One is a pop culture lover's dream. Today's podcast episode is centered around the book-to-movie adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg.

 

With the movie's recent release, the Shrinks discuss their memories of the book and hopes for the adaptation while also opening a conversation on violence in video games. In a cultural climate that is pointing the finger at video games causing violent behavior, Ready Player One is a breath of fresh air. With a storyline is rife with gaming references, our panel hopes that Ready Player One can celebrate the wonder of video games.

 

"There's actually a decent amount of research revolving around the benefits of a variety of video games."

 

–Dr. Dave Verhaagen

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss how some Arkansas students participated in the National Walkout and received corporal punishment for it.  According to a report by The Washington Post, Arkansas is one of 19 states that still allow corporal punishment to be administered in schools.  This opens up a discussion on problem-solving skills and our Shrinks personal experience with corporal punishment.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk products and other things they are personally enjoying in pop culture.

 

1. The Disaster Artist & The Room

 

Not sure how to organize your double feature of these so-bad-their-good movies? Dr. Dave Verhaagen recommends The Disaster Artist , then The Room to truly revel in the hilarity.

2. Nudes by Lucius

If you're looking for a fun, girly Indie-pop rock, check out Lucius. Jonathan Hetterly, LPC recommends their newest album Nudes which showcases the group's vocals in a raw, vulnerable sound that differs from their typical electric aesthetic. Listen in here.

 

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

March For Our Lives is a national movement inspired by the surviving students of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that occurred one month ago in Parkland, Florida.

Today's episode discusses the impact that these surviving students of Parkland are having on our nation and their own generation. Our panel of Shrinks talk about their hopes for change, their skepticism of gun reform and the power of social media movements.

"We always name a generation–we have the Baby Boomers, Gen X, the Millennials. I think a name that could stick for this group would be the Parkland Generation. Not just because of the event, but because of what it represents. This is a tenacious group of kids who are social media savvy, connected and they don't give up."

–Dr. Dave Verhaagen

 

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discusses the reason your brain is afraid of failure. In a study from The Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in London, researchers sought out to find out what pathological anxiety makes us more afraid of: a specific act of failing, or not knowing what lies ahead.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrinks talk about products they can't get enough of.

1. Fortnite.

Got any games? Dr. Frank Gaskill recommends the newly popular video game, Fortnite. Buy it here.

2. A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

What do you get when your family's pet bunny enters into a homosexual relationship with another bunny rabbit? Simple: You get Dr. Dave Verhaagen's recommendation for the week.

When news broke that Mike Pence would be releasing a book about his family's famed bunny rabbit, Marlon Brando, John Oliver did what anyone would do: write a parody book in response. A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo is John Oliver's edgy response, shedding light on the VP's unsupportive nature regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Snag your copy here.

3. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Everybody has bad habits. No brainer there. But let's focus on the good! Dr. Emma Kate Wright recommends The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg to learn how to foster new positive habits into your daily routine.

Go on, improve yo' self.

 

Speak your Mind!

Let us hear you! Your input could even be featured on the next episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast. Comment below or send us your thoughts to [email protected].

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

While Chris Rock is widely known for pushing the comedic envelope, today's podcast discusses if his latest Netflix special, Tamborine, is on-brand or just offputting.

Today's episode discusses the psychology of Chris Rock, his commentary on social issues as well as walking the line of controversy in comedy. Our panel of Shrinks talk about their overall feelings on the comedy special, as well as opening up a further conversation on race relations in America.

"There needs to be a place, and I think comedy is one of the forefronts, where we can use exaggeration, hyperbole, and offense to speak to a larger truth about uncomfortable things that are going on in our world."

–Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss what does are thinking and how they are able to communicate with people. In a study from Yale University's Canine Cognition Center, dogs are found to be better problem solvers than small children. These studies also explored the bond between humans and their dogs, as well as the findings that dogs can truly love an individual.

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists give their weekly recommendations. Check them out below:

Give us your input on the Shrink Tank Podcast by commenting below or sending us your thoughts at [email protected].

Join our Shrink Tank podcast contributors Emma Kate Wright, Frank Gaskill, and  Jonathan Hetterly as they discuss this week's trending topic.

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

In light of the approaching March Madness tournament, our panel of Shrinks center this episode on all things basketball.

Joined by fellow Shrink Tank contributor, Tarik Sloussi, LPC, today's episode discusses the cultural impact of March Madness as well as the psychology behind the record-breaking athlete, LeBron James. Inspired by Tarik Sloussi's recent article, today's episode includes talking points of psychological resilience, traits of narcissism as well as the psychological factors of modern athletes.

"I think that's one thing about the psychology of LeBron James--he is growth-minded and growth-oriented and he tries to find ways he can continue to progress instead of staying content."

–Tarik Sloussi, LPC

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss what your profile picture says about your personality. Researchers assessed multiple personality factors and the correlation they had with profile pictures of individuals. What does your profile picture say about your personality?

Doctor's Orders

In our Doctor's Orders segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists give their weekly recommendations. Check them out below:



Give us your input on the Shrink Tank Podcast by commenting below or sending us your thoughts at [email protected].

Join our Shrink Tank podcast contributors Emma Kate Wright, Frank Gaskill,  Tarik Sloussi as they discuss this week's trending topic.

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

Are The Oscars still relevant? In light of the upcoming award show, our panel of Shrinks discuss this heated debate, their predictions for Best Picture and their thoughts on the chosen nominees. With an emphasis on the differing opinions on Best Picture nominee Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, our panelists break down the categories and predict who they believe will win.

"It feels like either the writer or the director of Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri doesn't understand our culture."

–Dr. Frank Gaskill

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss the human race not being alone in the universe. How does that make you feel? Arizona State University's Michael Varnum led a study focused on how humans may respond if/when we find out we are not alone in the universe. His findings? We'd take it fairly well. 

Give us your input on the Shrink Tank Podcast by commenting below or sending us your thoughts at [email protected].

Join our Shrink Tank podcast contributors Emma Kate Wright, Frank Gaskill and Jonathan Hetterly as they discuss this week's trending topic.

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.

Marvel's latest superhero movie, Black Panther has become an instant success at the box office. Our usual panel of Shrinks are joined by fellow mental health professional and Shrink Tank contributor, Bea Moise. The discussion revolves around their thoughts of the film, the cultural impact of this movie as well as the psychological themes found throughout Black Panther.

 

"Culturally, the success of Black Panther is huge."

 

–Bea Moise

 

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Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss the relevant study in the wake of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Despite recent comments made by the Trump Administration and the Republican Party claiming that in order to end the string of mass shootings is to combat mental illness, this study discusses the unintentional strengthening of mental illness stigma.

 

What are your thoughts on Black Panther?

Give us your input on the Shrink Tank Podcast by commenting below or sending us your thoughts at [email protected].

 

 

Join our Shrink Tank podcast contributors Emma Kate Wright, Frank Gaskill and Jonathan Hetterly as they discuss this week's trending topic.

 

 

Need a longer session with the Shrinks? Check out our last episode here.