Shrink Tank Podcast

With 2018 coming to a close, we're looking back at the year of pop culture. From our favorite shows and movies to our biggest disappointments, our panel of Shrinks covers it all.

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  Years from now, I'm going to remember 2018 for Childish Gambino's music video for This is America.

 – Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

The rate of ADHD diagnoses among children has nearly doubled in the past two decades. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, raises questions about age maturity and over-diagnosis.

This study focuses on August birthdays and their effects on the diagnosis of ADHD in children.

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

Watch the viral Raccoon video that Frank mentions here.

Steve Carrell's upcoming film, Welcome to Marwen explores the real-life story where a man, Mark Hogancamp, is the victim of a random act of violence that leaves him with severe memory loss and PTSD upon waking from his coma.

Hogancamp, played by Carrell, was unable to afford therapy, so he found a coping alternative in creating a diorama village, known as Marwencol. Our panel of Shrinks breaks down the psychology of trauma, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth.

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  "It's interesting that trauma has historically been affected by culture."

 – Dr. Dave Verhaagen

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

After trauma, many people have the sense that the trauma has changed them for the better. This line of thinking has led to the birth of the phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth.

However, there are very few studies that have assessed people prior to a trauma and then re-assessed them afterwards to see if positive change has actually occurred. There is a new study in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships to apply this prospective design.

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

Racism in America is a hot button topic, especially in today's political and cultural climate.

It's been recently released that hate crimes increased in 2017 by a full 17% in just one year. That's 1,000 more hate crimes per year.

Today's episode features special guest and fellow therapist Myque Harris on our panel. Our panel of Shrinks discusses the current state of race, including racial relations, and racism in the United States.

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  "In my opinion, some of the [racism] that is coming to the surface has been there, underlying."

 – Myque Harris, LPC

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

Gay conversion therapy was once accepted but it's now considered an unethical practice. The approach, however, never claimed that it was evidence-based since there was no research to validate its effectiveness. Now, there is a new study that provides concrete evidence that sexual orientation conversion therapy during adolescence is associated with poor mental health outcomes.

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

Camp Fire is the worst wildfire in modern history. Our panel of Shrinks discusses and unpacks this heavily traumatic experience for all involved.

Our panelist, Dr. Emma Kate Wright, discusses her personal experience living through a traumatic apartment fire that destroyed all her belongings. Her personal experience inspires our discussion on living through a life-threatening moment as well as grieving with the aftermath of losing sentimental possessions.

Our panel of Shrinks breaks down the psychology of trauma, loss, and resilience.

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  "I think it's really important for people to understand that you're going to go through different stages of grief."

 – Dr. Emma Kate Wright

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

Do you want to change someones political view? The trick, as strange as it may sound, is to make people believe the opposite opinion was their own, to begin with. This relies on a phenomenon known as 'choice blindness.'

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

Michael B. Jordan is a Hollywood trailblazer.

Today's episode discusses the career, talent, and work ethic of Michael B. Jordan. Our panel of Shrinks break down his craft and why they think he's here to stay in Hollywood.

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  "[michael b. jordan] is more committed to the craft of acting than his personal platform."

 – Dr. Dave Verhaagen

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

It's common knowledge that there are many benefits to being fit. A new study claims that not exercising may be more harmful to your health than smoking. The study concludes that a sedentary lifestyle is an equivalent to having a major disease.

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

Our panel of Shrinks reviews the new Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Psychology experts discuss Freddie Mercury's life, career and rise to fame with his band, Queen. The Shrinks discuss ratings of the films, what they wish the film would've showcased and the portrayal of the band mates.

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  "I would've loved to see more of how [freddie mercury's] childhood shaped him into who he is now."

 – Dr. Emma Kate Wright

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

A lot of people may not believe this, but Americans over 50 are worse than younger people at telling facts from opinion. According to a new research study from PEW Research Center, when given 5 facts, only 17% of people over the age of 65 were able to identify them as factual statements. This challenges the narrative that young people being saturated with social media have a harder being able to differentiate fact from opinion.

Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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!

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

From the political sphere to the entertainment industry, the world is a scary place these days.

We all know the end of the world is coming one way or another. In honor of Halloween approaching, our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology of fear and how that plays into fearing the apocalypse.

Our panel of Shrinks is discussing a cultural fascination with the end of the world. Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.

  "fear is naturally one of the things that some people are intoxicated by while others dread that experience."

 – Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

Could it be beneficial to ignore your partner? This is a classic relationship stalemate: one partner asks the other to change something, and the partner being asked shuts down. According to research published by the American Psychological Association, that type of withdrawn response could be beneficial for lower-income couples. In contrast, this same response negatively impacts a higher-income relationship satisfaction.

Why is this? Our panel of Shrinks discusses this and more in today's Being Human. Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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

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

Celebrities and politics have an increased overlap these days more than ever. Does celebrity involvement or endorsement in politics reaffirm what we already believe? Or does the endorsement from one of our favorite celebrities work to change our minds?

Our panel of Shrinks is discussing whether celebrity endorsements hurt or harm the political sphere, and what this level of influence says about our culture.

  "I think we're in a period right now where our political system is showing how stupid people are."

 – Jonathan Hetterly, LPC

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

A global report was released this year that stated that there is no safe amount of alcohol to consume. Because of this, many people are trying to cut down their consumption of booze this month in a campaign called, Sober for October. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the significant impacts that giving up alcohol can have on your overall wellness.

Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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

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

Stand-up comedy is one of the most beloved forms of entertainment, and it's easy to see why. The culture of comedy reiterates numerous psychological concepts—by reducing the stigma on unconventional subjects, encouraging new perspectives and even showcasing the power of collective experiences.

This week our panel of Shrinks will be discussing the evolution of stand-up comedy in our current cultural landscape.

  "COMEDY'S FOUNDATION IS TO UNSETTLE YOU AND EVOKE AN EMOTION OUT OF YOU."

 – Jonathan Hetterly



Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

New research suggests that we are predisposed to forgive. The brain forms social impressions in the way that can enable forgiveness. Because people sometimes behave badly by accident, we need to update bad impressions that were mistaken because we might end relationships prematurely and miss out on the many benefits of social interaction.

Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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

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

Double standards exist everywhere, especially in pop culture. Today's discussion revolves around some of the examples of this in recent times.

Using the recent controversy surrounding Serena Williams as a springboard, our panel discusses the double standards between men and women in pop culture.

Our panel of Shrinks are discussing what this says of our culture and how these double standards have evolved over time.

  "double standards have to do with power, authority and discomfort with change."

 – Dr. Emma Kate Wright

Being Human

In our Being Human segment, the Shrink Tank Podcast panelists discuss some of the latest findings on psychology in the news.

A new case study reports that swimming in cold, open water may help with Major Depressive Disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possible live medication-free. Our panel of Shrinks discuss their opinion on these findings.

Read the article that inspired the discussion here. 

Speak your Mind!

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

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