In this episode, we discuss encouraging changes our hosts have witnessed in the last two weeks as a result of local, national, and global movements to address the continued violence specifically targeting those in the black community. We discuss the impact of riots, press conferences, and public figures speaking up and the shift we are beginning to see in efforts targeting more clear anti-racist initiatives. Within this discussion, the hosts highlight specific efforts anyone can take to create dialogue, take action, and unite, so we can all put an end to the silence, silence that undeniably contributes to a systemically racist culture. 

 

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In this episode, we offer a valuable "behind the scenes" perspective from our psychiatrist about medication decision-making for anxiety treatment along with tried and true actions family members should consider when supporting someone in the throws of intense anxiety. This episode highlights the importance of science behind current anxiety treatment as well as the overall goals to consider when trying to beat your own anxiety, such as "learning to be ok not being ok" and embracing fear as a normal body response to safe, but challenging moments.

 

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In light of the recent shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Dr. Spitalnick and Dr. Metzger have an open dialogue about racial targeting. They examine how the use of video and social media has magnified accountability and advocacy. As parents, they also candidly discuss their concerns about how this impacts the younger generation. Sharing their collective perspectives as a white male and black female, Dr. Spitalnick and Dr. Metzger discuss how we can move forward...united.

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In Episode 2, the hosts talk about the many ways COVID-19 has impacted individuals, families, and those specifically with mental health struggles. They address the pressures on parents to keep up with their obligations and how to take back control of their homes by being kinder to themselves and more flexible with their children. Missed milestones, missed experiences, and other forms of loss and grief during COVID-19 are explored as are the many ways people are overcoming these difficult moments. Stress eating during COVID-19 is discussed and how we need to be better equipped to deal with the body's common cravings when we are stressed. Through all of this, the hosts bring the focus back to positives that have come out of this COVID-19 era, positives that may be hard to find but that are so very important to share with each other. 

 

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Dr. Dion Metzger bio

In this pilot episode of Shrinking the Issues, our hosts Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Dr. Dion Metzger share a little about their professional relationship and roles as shrinks, their motivation to do a mental health podcast together after knowing each other for almost 15 years, and what listeners can expect to hear in future episodes. This podcast will help you navigate life to find your happy. How..by tackling real topics with science, compassion, and lots of laughter. Our goal with this podcast each and every episode is "to make tomorrow...a little bit easier."

 

For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com

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To learn more about the hosts, visit:

Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio

Dr. Dion Metzger bio