Episode 09: In this episode, we unpack the Victim role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a mix of the Persecutor and Rescuer, but ultimately accepts abandonment, betrayal, unacceptance, or rejection and sees self as unworthy.

Episode 08: In this episode, we unpack the Rescuer role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a relationship-oriented empath whose greatest fear is rejection or unacceptance, but who ultimately only wants acceptance. This time, Nathan takes on the role of Rescuer while Aaron interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.

Episode 07: In this episode, we unpack the Persecutor role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a boundary-filled protector whose greatest fear is abandonment or betrayal, but who ultimately only wants to belong. Aaron takes on the role of Persecutor while Nathan interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.

Episode 06: In this episode, we introduce you to the Fear Triangle - a dreaded cycle we can find ourselves on in our relationships. We'll give you an overview of the triangle as well as the different roles at each point (Persecutor, Rescuer, Victim). After that, we'll spend an episode on each of role then conclude this 5-part series with tips on how to get off the Fear Triangle.

Episode 05: In this episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about what it's like being therapists who are everyday people. They open up about their interactions with their families, their journey toward "mastering" life and relationships, and what they've learned from being therapists about being uniquely you.

Episode 04: In this episode, licensed counselors Nathan Hawkins and Aaron Potratz talk about what it's like being therapists. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at what it is they do, how they help people, and how self-awareness plays a role in that process. They also answer common questions they get about their jobs.

Episode 03: Host of the podcast returns the favor and interviews his co-host, Nathan Hawkins, so you can get to know his story, how he got into counseling as a therapist, and why podcasting became a pursuit of his.

Episode 02: Host of the podcast interviews his co-host, Aaron Potratz, so you can get to know his story, how he got into counseling as a therapist, and why podcasting became a pursuit of his.

Episode 01: In this episode, we introduce you to our brand new podcast. We are Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins, two licensed counselors in Oregon starting a journey as podcasters. We share a little about how we met and partnered together in business, why we started a podcast, and what we'll be talking about. We also share who this podcast is for: people who are curious about therapists and what they're like, people in the field or considering getting into the field, and people who are interested in the subject of counseling in general. In the next two episodes, we'll share more about each of our personal journeys so you can get to know us better.