Stories With Shrinks

Ladies, gentlemen, enbies, gentlethems, and those of you without a gender identity marker! Happy Pride 2021! On this episode we dive into two characters who are members of the community themselves! Join Tyler as he discusses Dr. Pamela "Poison Ivy" Isely from Harley Quinn, covering topics such as narrative identity work and bisexualism. Meanwhile, Jen discusses Lafayette form True Blood covering topics like moving in with  a partner and the "bury your gays" trope in media. And remember! You're valid!

This week we dive in to the wonderful town of Pawnee, Indiana with Leslie and Ron from Parks and Rec! Join Jen and Tyler as they discuss parallel processing, normalized male alexithymia, and values conflicts in therapy. And remember to TREAT YO' SELF!

CLOSE YOUR EYES!!! And enjoy this wonderful audio podcast as we dive into the world of Indiana Jones. Tyler discusses Marian Ravenwood with topics such as reporting a relationship between a minor and an adult, empowering reluctant clients, and processing complex trauma as a secondary stage of treatment. Jen explores the mind of a young Indiana Jones including exploring archetypal therapy and processing grief.

This week we dive into the post-apocalypse that is The Walking Dead. Join us as we discuss two of your favorite characters including topics on domestic violence, chronic trauma, finding love in a harsh world, and existential theory.

Content warning: Domestic Violence discussion in the first segment of the episode. Break starts at 25 minutes.

On this episode, we dive into the world of Steven Universe! Expect conversations about the lasting effects of childhood trauma, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, reauthoring your story, and coping with change in your values as Tyler discusses Steven and Jen talks about Pearl.

This episode marks both Jen and Tyler's birthdays towards the end of April! We picked characters from some of our favorite TV shows, including Jennifer from Dawson's Creek and Barney from How I Met Your Mother. We discuss grief, end of life care, toxic masculinity, and feminist therapy in this episode!

WELCOME TO...THIS EPISODE! Today we dive into the world of Jurassic Park with John Hammond and Lex. We'll be discussing legacy, loss, complex trauma, and re-triggering. Join us, and don't forget to bring your flares to distract the T-Rex!

In our first mini-story we give kudos(everyone's favorite 90's candy/granola bar) and gold stars to the therapist (Dr. Raynor) in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

In this episode we dive into the world of video games with Stardew Valley. Join Jen and Tyler as they discuss relationship dynamics, emotional abuse, and stalking. 

In this episode we hop into the magical antics of WandaVision! Join Tyler and Jen as they discuss the unusual couple from this hit TV mini-series. We'll be discussing building emotional intelligence, grief, and trauma. BIG SPOILER AND CONTENT WARNINGS on this one friends.