Shrink Tank Podcast

Following the release of Howard Stern's autobiography, Howard Stern Comes Again, our panel is discussing the psychology of the radio superstar. Howard Stern's iconic career is marked by his personal transformation through therapy.

Listen in to our panel of Shrinks discuss the psychology behind Howard Stern. Tune in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

the depth of [howard stern's] interviewing is something extraordinary.

–  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.

Everyone has some type of attachment style. That said, your attachment style argues for the importance of our earliest relationships with our caregivers and predicts that these formative bonds will shape the nature of our connections with other people for the rest of our lives.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down these findings of how attachment styles can evolve over the course of a lifespan.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Doctor's Orders

Each week, our panel of Shrinks shout out the products or content that they are currently loving in pop culture.

Howard Stern Comes Again — Frank

Dead to Me on Netflix & Barry Season 2 on HBO — Jonathan Hetterly

Chernobyl on HBO — Dave Verhaagen

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Keanu Reeves is a household name in Hollywood, but not for the typical reasons of the famous lifestyle. Ahead of the release of John Wick 3, our panel of Shrinks are discussing the psychology of the actor, his career, past trauma, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

Our panel of Shrinks is analyzing the psychological makeup of Keanu Reeves. Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

grief and loss and trauma hit him in every conceivable way at such a young age.

–  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.

At what age is our sense of optimism at it's highest? New research showcases the lowest amounts being prevalent in people's twenties, peaking at around age 50, and gradually declining after that. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing what these findings say about human behavior and psychology.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Speak your Mind!

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Avengers: Endgame is a metaphor for coping with major life changes and loss. We're only going to solve the world's problems if we find a way to put aside our own traumas and differences.

Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the elements of failure, group dynamics, resiliency, grit, cultural uproar and dissatisfaction, and trauma. Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

This is a world that is torn apart, and we're yearning for restoration.

– Dr. Dave verhaagen

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Being Human

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

In recently published research, examining the relationship between this perception of porn as realistic, it was actually shown that when people who watch porn believe it to be more realistic, their porn use actually correlates with HIGHER body image, in both males and females.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are some of the powerhouse names that come to mind when you think of this generations industry of Tech Titans. Are these individuals the modern-day Vanderbilts, Carnegies and Rockefellers?

Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology behind these individuals, and their path to success. Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

these are the people that are the problem solvers. the tenacious, flexible, okay with failure sort of people, that makes them more resilient.

– Dr. emma kate Wright

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Speak your Mind!

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With the rise of anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers, it's apparent that there is a current trend in our society to be anti-science. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the idea of cognitive dissonance, the role of media, confirmation bias, and how social media has intensified the element of groupthink.

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It's not arguable that science has made our lives longer. whether or not it has made our lives better is arguable.

– Dr. Dave Verhaagen

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Game of Thrones is a world completely ruled by corrupt power. How do you make it by? Our panel of Shrinks unpack the psychological elements of GoT, such as psychopathy, attachment, trust and vulnerability.

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if you think historically, love and self-actualization are not universal elements that have defined culture.

– Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

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Being Human

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

While research on dark personalities has certainly contributed to our understanding of the darker side of human nature, and how each of us differs in the extent to which we consistently exhibit dark patterns of thoughts feelings, and behaviors in our daily lives, what about the lightside of human nature?

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Jordan Peele's latest thriller Us is rich with psychology. Our panel of Shrinks unpack the film's motifs, themes, and discuss: how do we rectify the things that we like and dislike about ourselves? 

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we all have this dark side to who we are.

– Dr. Emma Kate Wright

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Being Human

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

People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to escape from their lives for a bit.

New research suggests that people with attachment issues are more likely than others to be engaged in the stories – for instance, to say that they feel connected to the fictional characters and think about what they would do if they were in the same situations.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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

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Editor's note: This podcast was recorded prior to the news of the Jussie Smollett charges being dropped.

Is biased media impacting the way people receive and accept information?

Today's podcast is discussing the psychology of liberal media bias. On the heels of the Jussie Smollett scandal as well as the Covington high school student, our panel of Shrinks is discussing how the media plays a role in fueling biases.

With this newfound erosion of trust and truth in media reporting, who do you trust?

Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

We need to be able to trust the information we're given.

– Dr. Emma Kate Wright

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Being Human

Justin Bieber has broken his silence about his mental state and is reaching out for help from his friends and fans, a month after E! News learned he is battling depression.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Earlier this month, news broke of one of the biggest college admissions scandal in history. These wealthy and privileged families buy their children's way into elite schools including Yale, Georgetown and Stanford universities.

Chief executives and even Hollywood actresses (Lori Laughlin, Felicity Huffman) are among the list of those being charged. 

On this episode, our panel discusses the psychology of privilege, inequality in education, parent anxiety, and people abusing power.

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We're talking about powerful and affluent people who are used to getting their way.

– Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

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Being Human

A study found that treating the parents of anxious kids can be just as beneficial as treating the kids themselves. Parents can inadvertently perpetuate their kid's anxiety by accommodating anxious behaviors.

Read the study that inspired our discussion here.

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Leaving Neverland explores how two men dealt with the trauma of their sexual abuse from Michael Jackson.

While our previous podcast explored the psychology of Michael Jackson, this episode will be looking at the accusers (Wade Robson and James Safechuck), the psychology of trauma, and the documentary itself.

Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

i recognize the small percentage of victim's who actually go public and endure the public scrutiny, and doubt...

– Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

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Speak your Mind!

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