Shrink Tank Podcast

Due to recent events, this episode tackles the psychology of guns, gun control, and why Americans can't seem to find common ground about the topic.

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks discusses why people are interested in guns, why guns are partisan, why our country can't make reform, and why it's so difficult for people to discuss the topic in a productive light.

Listen to the psychology of guns below, or anywhere you find podcasts.

We're really having difficulty sitting down and having a thoughtful and respectful conversation about the issue.

— Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Students identifying as black or Latino are more likely to say they would socially distance themselves from peers with a mental illness, a key indicator of mental illness stigma, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The findings reinforce how stigma may prevent teens who face prejudice and discrimination from seeking help for a mental health problem when they need it.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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With the current border crisis, it's impossible to avoid the discussion of immigration.

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks discusses the historical parallels between the Japanese internment camps after Pearl Harbour versus the current border crisis, the psychology of trauma in children, as well as mental health/public advocacy.

Listen to the psychology of immigration and the border crisis below, or anywhere you find podcasts.

I think that the border crisis, in a twisted psychological way, is a legal loophole for racism.

— Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Gay Asian Americans tend to be rated as more American than their presumably straight counterparts, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science.

In two studies of 1,336 individuals recruited from a university campus, participants were randomly assigned to read a description of a person, who was described either as either a man, a woman, a white person, or an Asian American person. The person’s sexual orientation was noted as “gay” or wasn’t listed.

The researchers found that Asian Americans who were identified as gay were perceived to be more American than Asian Americans whose sexual orientation was not identified. There was no significant difference observed between Asian American and non-Asian American participants.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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I Love You, Now Die has one glaring problem: no one has mentioned the potential element of Borderline Personality Disorder.

HBO’s docuseries I Love You, Now Die explores the real-life trial of Michelle Carter, the teenager who was tried in court over texting her boyfriend convincing him to follow through with his plan to take his own life. The docuseries begs the question: can one person be held responsible for the death by suicide of another? 

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks discusses teen suicide, the impact of social media on mental health, as well as the psychology of Michelle Carter, including a description of Borderline Personality Disorder.

Listen to the psychology of HBO's I Love You, Now Die below, or anywhere you find podcasts!

I was captivated... It helped me flesh this out in a more human way as opposed to the sensationalized media portrayal of the trial.

— Jonathan Hetterly

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Legalizing pot does not appear to encourage teen use and might actually discourage it, a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics suggests. Teen marijuana use didn’t change much after medical marijuana was legalized, they found.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Stranger Things 3 is riddled with relationships, both platonic and romantic.

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks is breaking down some of the psychology of this season, in particular, analyzing the relationship dynamics found in the show.

Listen to the psychology of the relationships in Stranger Things 3 below, or anywhere you find podcasts!

It's really interesting to watch the friendships evolve over the course of several seasons.

— Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

 

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

A new study, published in Psychiatry Research, has concluded that psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools to identify discrete mental health disorders. The study involved a detailed analysis of the diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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The Psychology of Abortion

The recent Alabama abortion bill has introduced a debate: should the government dictate what is best with an individual's health?

This Alabama abortion bill was signed into law on May 15, 2019, and it made nearly all abortions in the state illegal, with felony charges for physicians who perform the procedure.

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks discuss public comments on abortion from figures in pop culture, masculinity, male support of female autonomy, religiosity versus spirituality, and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Listen to the psychology of abortion below, or anywhere you find podcasts!

I find myself getting really angry when these states have a bunch of white men are passing laws about women.

— Dr. Dave Verhaagen

 

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

We all know about the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outside. What is the sweet spot of how much time spent outdoors would optimize your health benefits? In a recent article on The Guardian, researchers say that two hours a week is the sweet spot.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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In most cases, relationship between a therapist and their client is built on the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and good intentions.

The Shrink Next Door, the latest podcast from Wondery, exposes a story where this was not the case.

In today's podcast, our panel of Shrinks discuss The Shrink Next Door, and the story of client Marty Markowitz and his psychiatrist Dr. Isaac (Ike) Herschkopf, and it's exploration of professional ethics, patient-provider boundaries, and forgiveness.

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Boundaries really are the playing field of what role and responsibility we have in our clients' lives.

— Dr. Dave Verhaagen

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

If you could get vaccinated against stress, would you? A new study just revealed another big one concealed by bacteria living in the dirt beneath us that may bring us closer to the development of the long-theorized “stress vaccine."

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a month to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual people, plus all other sexual orientations and genders. Pride Month features marches around the country, educational and awareness events, and parties to celebrate the members of the LGBTQ community.

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If you have friends that are being bullied, you have got to stand up for them. 

— Dr. Emma Kate Wright

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self? Yet despite the popularity of this thought experiment, no one has, until now, actually studied what people would tell themselves.

According to findings in The Journal of Social Psychology, people’s advice to their younger selves is overwhelmingly focused on prior relationships, educational opportunities, and personal worth, echoing similar results derived from research into people’s most common regrets in life.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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In the latest musical biopic, Rocketman, audiences are taken through the rise, fall, and subsequent rise again of Elton John (Taron Egerton). In this week's podcast episode, our panel of Shrinks is analyzing the film's psychology, including its portrayal of substance abuse, addiction, and seeking treatment.

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That's why people connected to his music. Because they could connect to that loneliness, that desire to be loved, and to be noticed.

— JONATHAN HETTERLY

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

According to a new study from the scientific journal PLOS ONE, only half of your friends consider you a friend. After analyzing surveys from 600 students in Israel, Europe, and the U.S. to try and determine how many of their friends were actually their friends—that is, how many of their relationships were mutual.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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With the surge of Disney live action films, we're discussing the psychology behind the trend of remakes. Is it a lazy money-grab? An act of nostalgia? A chance to re-define outdated tropes? Our panel of Shrinks discuss this and more in this week's episode.

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these remakes are often times attempts for disney to correct cultural misSteps.

–  jonathan hetterly

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Some scientists speculate that ours will be the last generation that will have to die. Advances in cellular biology and cybernetics, they contend, are bringing us closer to the point of "indefinite life extension." Death, they suggest, will soon become a choice rather than a fact of life.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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With the sudden increase in school shootings, our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology of school shootings, including the impact of active shooter trainings on mental health, gun control, and our culture’s changing response to this event.

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the fact that kids are feeling like they have to be the ones responsible for [stopping an active shooter] is tragic.

–  dr. dave verhaagen

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Why does political satire tend to lean more liberal? The need for cognition — a psychological term used to describe the enjoyment of thinking and analyzing problems — could help explain the differences in humor appreciation between liberals and conservatives.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down their thoughts on these findings.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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