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Shrinking Shrinking

Dr. Elizabeth Foley and Dr. Tamara Soles

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Welcome to Shrinking Shrinking, the podcast where we break down the hit TV show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective. We're two psychologists with a passion for pop culture and a dark and sometimes inappropriate sense of humor, so expect some laughs and expert insights as we dive deep into the world of therapy on the small screen.
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A continuing education podcast where two therapists talk more than they listen. Each episode I have conversations with other therapists where we tackle topics with equal parts thoughtfulness and levity and the result is practical strategies to improve your practice and your everyday life. Why not listen and get CE credits at the same time? Visit the link in the show notes for details.
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Hey everyone, thank you for listening to This Hour has 50 Minutes. After much deliberation, I have made the decision to end the podcast for a host of personal and professional reasons. There are two more episodes coming out before we end. Be sure to check those out. CE credits are available until the end of April 2024. We will reach out to annual m…
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Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD f…
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Episode 2 of Shrinking gives us a deeper look at the characters, their struggles and their (maladaptive?) coping skills. Psychologists Liz and Tamara dive into Paul's fortress of solitude and his tender relationship with Alice, the hilarious and poignant addition of toxic "human Zoloft" Brian, and Jimmy's need to accelerate his client's progress to…
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Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a commo…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Allyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making p…
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Should therapists tell their clients what to do? Is Jimmy a psychological vigilante? At what point do you report another therapist for unethical behavior? How much self-disclosure is appropriate? Join psychologists Dr. Elizabeth Foley and Dr. Tamara Soles as they break down episode 1 of Shrinking and tackle these questions and more with clinical in…
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Enroll for 1 hour CE credit Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Today I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 …
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Get 1 Hour CE credit for this episode How do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen th…
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Earn 1 hour CE. Register to take the post-test In this engaging podcast episode, host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concer…
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Earn 1 hour CE. Register to take the post-test Dr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments. Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their u…
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Enroll to earn 1 hour of CE Do you get overwhelmed at tax time or find yourself digging through faded receipts that you intended to keep track of month-to-month? Self-proclaimed accounting nerd and CEO of Heard, Andrew Riesen joins me to help therapists master their finances! Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, we've got the f…
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Get CE credits for this episode Highlights The unique mental health risks for African American Children How the false narratives around African American Families impact therapy Factors contributing to shame for African American Families Steps therapists can take to reduce shame Implicit bias and how it impacts therapy Shame proof parenting Parental…
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Get CE credits for this episode Whether you're a therapist in private practice or growing your side hustle, this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss mental health marketing, how to rethink your messaging and why your message needs to reach the top of the bleacher seats! Steve Turney is the executive director of the Mental Health Marketing Conf…
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Get CE credits for this episode Ready to bid a final farewell to procrastination? In this episode, guest Dr. Hayden Finch shares the psychology of procrastination! From exploring the different types of procrastination to decoding the fascinating neuroscience behind it, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to help your clients (or yourself!)…
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Get CE credits for this episode Learn the science-backed tools that therapist and author Risa Williams created to help clients boost their self-esteem and ultimately heal her own. Risa shares how surviving the highly competitive worlds of professional ballet and the Hollywood film industry and shifting into motherhood as a therapist helped her deve…
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Enroll Now for 1 hour CE credit How do we end deficit based-educational systems that disproportionately harm minoritized students and move from what's wrong to what's strong? Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure join me to reframe deficit thinking and provide practical strategies to move toward strength-based, equitable schools. Dr. Byron McClure,…
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Get CE credit for this episode Dr. Tamara Soles welcomes guest Dr. Jen Blanchette who breaks down how psychologists may be better equipped to support TBI than they think. She shares how to leverage the core pillars of brain health and dispels myths around treatment for TBI’s. Dr. Jen highlights the importance of understanding the emotional “trauma"…
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Continuing Education Credits Dr. Tamara Soles is joined by Dr. Bibi Pirayesh to explore learning differences through a social justice lens and to understand how clinicians can better advocate for their clients. We also discuss ways to improve the recommendations of a psychological assessment report and the difference between unpacking a diagnosis v…
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Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a commo…
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Get CE credits for this episode What is authenticity? How do therapists both show up authentically while creating safe space for their clients to do the same? Can authenticity exist without self-disclosure? Should we be encouraging clients to be authentic in all spaces? These questions and more are explored in this episode with guest psychologist, …
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Get CE credits for this episode Risa Williams returns to the podcast to discuss time management. Risa has compiled her favourite time management and productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People. Listen to find out how to get in (and out!) of the flow state, how to get past the wall of resistance and the best ways to hack your…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Amanda Petrik-Gardner joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Amanda describes the different BFRB’s including Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder). We di…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Dr. Susan Campbell joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss her new book From triggered to Tranquil: How Self-compassion and Mindful Presence can Transform Relationship Conflicts and Heal Childhood Wounds. Dr. Campbell shares her pro…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Dr. Tamara Soles and therapist and advocate Lauren Tetenbaum discuss the Fair Play Method and how to promote gender equity in the home. Lauren shares the impact of emotional and cognitive labor on women and the ways to use com…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year In this episode, I talk to therapist, Tiffany McLain about charging premium fees and earning what you're worth in private practice. Tiffany McLain, MFT is a therapist & consultant whose mantra is, “Full fees are the new black.…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year What is Geek therapy and is it just “geeking out” in session? We answer these questions and more in this episode of This Hour has 50 Minutes with guest, Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu. We discuss what geek therapy is (and isn’t), ho…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Struggle with staying on top of writing therapy notes? You’re not alone. Many clinicians struggle with documentation. Dr. Maelisa Hall joins me to discuss why clinicians struggle with writing progress notes (and it’s not just …
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Dr. Nick Wignall and I talk about meaningful ways to experience less stress over the holidays including how to set boundaries AND uphold them. Nick shares why people have difficulties holding boundaries and shares strategies f…
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A brief update about what's to come and highlights from previous episodes. Highlights from: Ep. 22- Allyson Dinneen- Notes from your Therapist Ep. 14- Dr. Joel Schwartz- Neurodiversity and Social Justice Ep. 16- Dr. Cameron Caswell- Understanding Teens Ep. 26- Gabrielle Ferrara- Therapists in Therapy Ep. 5- Dr. David Paul- Treating PTSD Ep. 10- Dr.…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Risa Williams, LMFT joins me to talk about anxiety. Risa shares tools from her new book, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit which has 25 tools that help you worry less, relax more, and boost your self-esteem. Listen to hear Risa's t…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Dr. Kim Perkins joins me to discuss competition. Kim shares how her own background as a professional speed skater led to studying the science of optimum human experience at work as a positive organizational psychologist. Kim g…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year In today’s episode, I’m joined by Drs. Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck, as we explore the topic of self-care. We talk about the barriers to self-care, especially for women and women therapists in particular. Melissa and Karen s…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW joins me to talk about therapists in therapy. Gabrielle shares how her own mental illness and experience in therapy inspired her to become a therapist and what it’s like to be a therapist in therapy. You…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Is Friendship Therapy, the new "couples therapy"? Join me in conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer as we discuss friendships in adulthood. Miriam shares the health impacts of friendship and loneliness and shares creative ways …
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Do you run your own private practice? If so, I want to know if you have a business plan? Today I’m talking about the business of private practice with Dr. Dawn Brunkenhoefer. Dawn shares her top strategies for launching a succ…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Allyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making p…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Think mindfulness is all om and no play? Clay Drinko is back for our conversation about playful mindfulness. Join us as we discuss barriers to mindfulness, ways of making mindfulness more accessible and integrated into your ev…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Today I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. I also share the details for my upcoming free masterclass entitled 3 Essential Parenting S…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Join me in conversation with Windy Ezzell, LCMHC, specialist in reproductive health therapy where we talk about the varied clients she works with and holds a sacred space for related to everything from family building to infer…
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Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Foley returns for us to revisit the topic of doing therapy during a global pandemic. We talk about the benefits and challenges of online therapy- 10 months into this crisis. We also talk about wh…
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