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ShrinkChicks
By Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT and Emmalee Bierly, LMFTSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
ShrinkChicks episodes
- What Should You Talk About Before Getting Married?
This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen give you an inside look at their premarital counseling program by sharing specific topics to address before saying "I do!" They start the episode by giving us some marriage stats and sharing the leading causes of divorce. Then they discuss how soon to start having premarital conversations and what to focus on when doing so, boundaries & expectations with in-laws, the grief we experience in the transition from our family of origin to the family we create with our partner, tangible tips for understanding your partner's perspective, and re-addressing these conversations after getting married/if things change over time. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 2:45 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
Premarital Counseling at The Therapy Group
Email us if you're interested in more details on Emmalee and Jen's E-course: Making The Most of Your Marriage
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48 min - Separating Yourself From Your Story
In this week's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen zoom in on a specific theory in therapy called Narrative Therapy! They start the episode off by explaining what Narrative Therapy looks like and its four principles. Then Em and Jen share how to identify the narratives we each hold about ourselves, where they come from, how the narratives can shape our behavior, challenging these narratives, and how each version of you may carry a different narrative. They discuss that our narratives, while often self-protective in nature, can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. You also get to hear about Emmalee's goth phase in middle school and what it represented to her at the time. Tune in to learn how to move from insight to action! PS: Fast forward to around 6:15 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
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A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/SHRINKCHICKS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies
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41 min - Confronting Confrontation
Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are confronting confrontation and talking all about how to have hard conversations. They start the episode off by sharing tangible tips to teach yourself that you deserve to take up space in your relationships. Em and Jen then answer listener questions about worrying what the outcome of a conflict/confrontation might be, what to do with the anxious energy you feel when things are unsettled, how to support the people in your life who are non-confrontational, different communication methods for difficult conversations, how to handle ending adult friendships, and unconditional love within familial relationships. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 7:40 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
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A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
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41 min - Avoiding Change? How to Get "Unstuck"
On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of feeling stuck and share their insights on how to move forward! They begin the episode by listing their favorite mantras for when you're feeling stuck or resistant to change. They answer your questions about how to become unstuck, addressing the fear of failure when it comes to change, how to look within yourself for answers instead of going to others, stuckness as it relates to career/work, what to do when you notice a loved one is feeling stuck, and so much more! Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 5:30 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
ShrinkChicks episode mentioned: Resiliency with Alanna Gardner, MFT
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A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/SHRINKCHICKS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies!
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Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
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40 min - Exploring Gender Identity with Alexander Stefanini
On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by one of their amazing colleagues and friends, Alexander Stefanini, LPC, owner of Arrive Therapy, an all-LGBTQ+ counseling practice that is trans and queer-focused. The episode begins with Alexander sharing his story of growing up transgender and his experience transitioning. Then, Emmalee, Jen, and Alex discuss navigating gender identity, the work Alex does with his clients as well as their parents, supporting a loved one on their journey to transition, and the radical acceptance that can be helpful along the way. Tune in to find out what Alex is Calling BS on and to gain insight, awareness, and action!
Alex’s TikTok: @arrivetherapy
Arrive Therapy's contact email: [email protected]
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Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg
A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/SHRINKCHICKS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies!
MasterClass: get an additional 15% off an annual membership at Masterclass.com/shrinkchicks
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
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38 min - Em & Jen Fall Apart
Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen break away from their usual content to get real and raw about what they've been going through. They open up about their current struggles and challenges with burnout and share candidly about their difficulty saying no and asking for help while managing the overwhelming mental load of running The Therapy Group. This episode is an opportunity to see Em and Jen become more introspective and reveal a side of what it’s like to be a therapist, business owner, and human being. Tune in for an authentic and heartfelt conversation that goes beyond the surface, offering insight, awareness, and action!
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A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/SHRINKCHICKS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies!
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
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39 min - Your Guide to Setting Boundaries
On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by one of their amazing clinicians from The Therapy Group, Taylor Nance, LMFT, to talk about all things boundaries! Taylor is their resident boundaries expert and the three of them are answering your questions about dealing with pushback when setting boundaries, why it can be so difficult to set a boundary, the guilt that comes up, if boundary setting is worth the potential conflict, in-laws and boundaries, if boundaries always have to be verbally expressed, and so much more! Tune in for tangible tips on setting and maintaining healthy boundaries at work, with friends, with family members, and with yourself. Click HERE for more information about Taylor's Boundary Workshop!
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Taylor’s Instagram: @theselfcarekitchen_
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Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!!
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Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg
A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/SHRINKCHICKS to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies!
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
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40 min - Answering Your Sex, Libido & Desire Questions
This week on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topics of sex, libido, and desire. As sex therapists, they share their expertise and insight into these sometimes hard-to-talk-about topics. They begin the episode by answering the #1 listener question: how do I increase my libido? They also answer questions about having a different libido than your partner, spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire, the orgasm gap, and feeling rejected by your partner's lack of libido. They discuss how to communicate with your partner when you aren’t interested in sex, maintaining your sex drive after having a kid, and how to bring up the topic of sex to your therapist. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 4:00 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
Books Mentioned in the episode:
1. Good Loving, Great Sex by Dr. Rosie King
2. Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group!
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Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!!
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Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg
A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
HungryRoot: Go to Hungryroot.com/shrinkchicks to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies!
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-
depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
Athena Club: Go to AthenaClub.com and get 20% off your purchase with code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout!
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41 min - Finding the Gray Area in Black & White Thinking
Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of all-or-nothing/black-and-white/dichotomous thinking. They start the episode off by explaining what all-or-nothing thinking looks like and the reasons why you might be engaging in it. Em and Jen then cover listener questions; topics like where this type of thinking comes from, the safety that black-and-white thinking can bring, and why it is so easy to fall into. They discuss how to challenge these thought patterns and how to reframe your dichotomous thoughts into a more nuanced perspective. Finally, they answer a Dear Em & Jen question about how to approach a loved one when they turn to all-or-nothing thinking. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 7:55 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group!
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Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!!
SHRINKCHICKS MERCH
Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg
A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-
depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase by visiting beistravel.com/SHRINKCHICKS
Athena Club: Go to AthenaClub.com and get 20% off your purchase with code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout!
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46 min - Is Everyone Experiencing Imposter Syndrome?
On today's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen cover one of their most requested topics: Imposter Syndrome. They start the episode off by explaining the different subtypes of imposter syndrome and which subtype resonates with each of them the most. Then they answer a common question: do you ever get over imposter syndrome? Emmalee and Jen discuss what might be underneath imposter syndrome, another name for it (and why they like the alternative better), boundaries in the workplace, and so much more! Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 2:35 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.
Books mentioned in the episode:
1. The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
2. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group!
ShrinkChicks on Instagram
Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!!
SHRINKCHICKS MERCH
Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg
A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:
Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-
depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!
Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase by visiting beistravel.com/SHRINKCHICKS
Athena Club: Go to AthenaClub.com and get 20% off your purchase with code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout!
Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at apostrophe.com/SHRINKCHICKS when you use our code SHRINKCHICKS
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About ShrinkChicks
From the publisher's feed
Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT, owners and co-founders of The Therapy Group (@thetherapygrp), bring you the ShrinkChicks Podcast. ShrinkChicks is on a mission to make therapy and…
therapeutic topics more relatable and accessible. Each Monday, Emmalee and Jen will explore different mental health topics and invite you to sit in on their insight, humor, and knowledge, leaving the psychobabble behind.