In this inaugural episode, Drs David and Rob crack open a bottle of bourbon and a conversation about what it means to stay sane in a culture that feels like it's unraveling.

They dig into:

• Why this podcast even exists
• How political disengagement became the default setting for the exhausted middle
• The anxiety ripple effects of AI in healthcare
• The weaponization of social media and disinformation
• And why sometimes, pouring a drink is the most human thing you can do

This is part confession, part cultural diagnosis, and all about reconnecting — to our communities, our values, and our ability to think critically in a polarized world.

🧠 Keywords: podcast, mental health, bourbon, AI, social media, political engagement, anxiety, healthcare, disinformation, culture

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Shrink The Nation is where America lies on the couch — and we pour the bourbon.
Hosted by board-certified psychiatrists and mental health pros with backgrounds in military, media, and systems thinking, we break down the psychology behind politics, culture, and public dysfunction.
Smart. Funny. Clinically sharp. Slightly buzzed.

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Shrink The Nation — On the Couch With America.