Best Therapeutic Humor Podcasts (2024)

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Creating a Lasting Sexual Connection with Emily Nagoski, PhD. 55:21

3h ago55:21

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Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are thrilled to welcome back one of their favorite guests, Emily Nagoski! Emily is a sex and stress educator, researcher, activist, and an award-winning author, who has a brand new book: Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections! They discuss themes of Come Together by explor…

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Ivan Rodriguez, A Symphony of Survival & Success Beyond Religious Trauma | Ep 72 | Moral Combat 2:45:47

4h ago2:45:47

2:45:47

In this captivating episode of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zachary, alongside guest Ivan Rodriguez, delve into the complex journey of healing from religious trauma after disentangling from evangelical Christian church involvement. Ivan shares his poignant experiences of growing up in an authoritarian Pentecostal church in Puerto Rico…

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134. Drew #100: Taking a Big Rip of Oxygen 1:11:20

1d ago1:11:20

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Drew sees progression and growth in his relationship with a friend, but doesn’t see it with his parents. Drew has an epiphany about his relationship with them that he names “conditional love,” as he is more aware of how he people-pleases in order to feel love from them. Doug helps Drew slow down and process his thoughts and feelings about the evolv…

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What Should You Talk About Before Getting Married? 51:10

8d ago51:10

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen give you an inside look at their premarital counseling program by sharing specific topics to address before saying "I do!" They start the episode by giving us some marriage stats and sharing the leading causes of divorce. Then they discuss how soon to start having premarital conversations and what to focus on w…

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18. PORN: The Four Letter Word No One Talks About... Except Us 45:10

7d ago45:10

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Disclaimer: This episode contains subjects that might not be suitable for children or those suffering from sexual trauma Porn is a very controversial topic, and it will come as no surprise that you'll hear three different opinions about the good, the bad, and the ugly. This episode does what we said we would do... talk about topics people don't alw…

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133. Sarah #41: Miss Independent Has a Robot Vacuum 58:42

9d ago58:42

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Doug and Sarah reflect on how growing up in a cult stripped her of agency and individuality in her own life. She is reclaiming her individuality and feeling strength in her sense of self now. Doug and Sarah make the link from this to the issue she has with control. Sarah walks through a specific example when one of her sisters was driving her car. …

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Episode 124 - The 2024 Conference Casserole! 24:45

10d ago24:45

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Join us as we chronicle the 2024 AATH Conference with first hand interviews, sounds from the actual conference and some opportunities to giggle and guffaw! Hear from some of the keynote speakers, breakout rooms and takeaways from this year's conference! We are unable to name all of the amazing folks that are on this, and we would like to thank all …

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Separating Yourself From Your Story 44:05

11d ago44:05

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In this week's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen zoom in on a specific theory in therapy called Narrative Therapy! They start the episode off by explaining what Narrative Therapy looks like and its four principles. Then Em and Jen share how to identify the narratives we each hold about ourselves, where they come from, how the narratives can …

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Heidi Monuteaux on Deconstruction, Betrayal Recovery, & Therapeutic Healing | Ep 71 | Moral Combat 1:36:09

14d ago1:36:09

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In episode 71 of the "Moral Combat Podcast," hosts Nathaniel and Zachary welcome Heidi Monuteaux, a therapist based in Boise, Idaho, with a practice known as "10 Mile Counseling," to discuss the intricate journey of healing from religious trauma. Heidi shares her personal narrative of growing up in a Christian home, identifying as the "black sheep"…

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132. Drew #99: I’m WebMDing Myself 55:51

16d ago55:51

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Drew has a birthday coming up and a few doctors’ appointments on the horizon. He is able to organize his thoughts and come up with a plan both for addressing his medical health and for celebrating his birthday. Doug helps Drew acknowledge that he is not responsible for his parents’ response to him and his boundaries. Drew is adulting! Doug and Kenz…

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Confronting Confrontation 44:06

18d ago44:06

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Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are confronting confrontation and talking all about how to have hard conversations. They start the episode off by sharing tangible tips to teach yourself that you deserve to take up space in your relationships. Em and Jen then answer listener questions about worrying what the outcome of a conflict/confrontatio…

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17. Neuroplasticity and Negative-Nancys 42:06

21d ago42:06

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You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, but only if they want to learn, folks. On this episode, Claire got a new pup named Glenda, Laura had a psycho moment over a customer service issue, and no one likes a negative-Nancy. We talk about why change is hard AND good, and how we can get better over time. We also talk about what to do with the people in y…

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131. Sarah #40: Doing Your Personal Best 58:29

23d ago58:29

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Sarah acknowledges being in a constant battle with herself because of how she wants to hear feedback from others for things she has done. She has a hard time accepting praise; and, she doesn’t mind constructive criticism if it helps her grow. Doug helps her make sense of getting comfortable without having feedback be the validation. Doug and Kenzie…

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Avoiding Change? How to Get "Unstuck" 43:16

27d ago43:16

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On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of feeling stuck and share their insights on how to move forward! They begin the episode by listing their favorite mantras for when you're feeling stuck or resistant to change. They answer your questions about how to become unstuck, addressing the fear of failure when it comes to…

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Episode 123- Ros Ben-Moshe and the Laughter Effect 40:47

26d ago40:47

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Ros Ben-Moshe is a Laughter, Wellbeing and Positivity author, academic and practitioner. She is Adjunct lecturer at the School of Public Health and Psychology at La Trobe University, Melbourne, where she coordinates the Australian-first Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing online short course for professionals. Her latest book, The Laughter Effect – …

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Forest Benedict Returns, The Power of Internal Family Systems | Ep 70 | Moral Combat 1:49:25

29d ago1:49:25

1:49:25

In episode 70 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Forest Benedict, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in religious trauma and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, shares an enlightening discussion on his transition from a Christian sex addiction therapist to embracing a broader understanding of healing through IFS. For…

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130. Drew #98: What Would Be Supportive to You Right Now? 1:04:18

30d ago1:04:18

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Drew is feeling independence and individuation from parents, especially when he signs a lease on a new place without using them as the guarantor. He had a breakaway moment after mom didn’t show up the way he wanted her to on a phone call. He felt solitude and the “solid-tude” of relying on himself not on his parents and the anxious-attachment style…

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Exploring Gender Identity with Alexander Stefanini 41:25

1M ago41:25

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On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by one of their amazing colleagues and friends, Alexander Stefanini, LPC, owner of Arrive Therapy, an all-LGBTQ+ counseling practice that is trans and queer-focused. The episode begins with Alexander sharing his story of growing up transgender and his experience transitioning. Then, Emm…

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16. Spring Break 2024: Crazy Expectations and The Enneagram 33:25

1M ago33:25

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On this episode, we are spring break and family vacation traditions. We are telling stories of Clark Griswold moments in Europe with Laura and prompt dinner times with Claire at the beach... and the idea of throwing all of your expectations out the window and maybe just trying to enjoy yourself!!! But if you don't enjoy yourself, it might be becaus…

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129. Sarah #39: It Had to Start with Me (Healing the Inner Child) 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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Sarah is going through all the emotions with her teenager and the situation he got into at school this week. While she continues to practice using natural consequences to parent her kids, she is also allowing herself to have her own emotional experience. Sarah is re-parenting herself by letting her kids to come to her and giving them the space to f…

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Em & Jen Fall Apart 42:07

1M ago42:07

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Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen break away from their usual content to get real and raw about what they've been going through. They open up about their current struggles and challenges with burnout and share candidly about their difficulty saying no and asking for help while managing the overwhelming mental load of running The Therapy Group.…

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Episode 122 Richard Hawk Makes Safety Fun! 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Richard Hawk The Leading Expert on Making Safety Fun It’s rare to find someone who is both a safety professional and an entertaining speaker and trainer. Richard Hawk has been in the safety and health field for more than 30 years. He spent 15 of them as a safety professional in the nuclear industry and as a safety advisor on constructions projects.…

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Nick Vallentino, Ex-Calvary Chapel Pastor's Path to Clarity & Healing | Ep 69 | Moral Combat 2:11:53

1M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

In episode 69 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Nick Vallentino recounts his tumultuous journey from being a pastor's kid entrenched in the Calvary Chapel community, through the escalation of his personal and professional life crises, to his path toward healing from severe religious trauma. Raised in a devout family, Nick's life took a pivotal turn foll…

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128. Drew #97: The Fire in Your Own Belly 1:14:15

2M ago1:14:15

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Doug helps Drew focus on himself, not just the baby on the way. Drew admits that he isn’t feeling joy in things the way he’s used to feeling it and that it’s taking him out of the present. Drew realizes that he’s looking for the joy instead of being in the moment and letting the joy find him. This leads Drew to acknowledge the existential anxiety t…

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Your Guide to Setting Boundaries 42:37

2M ago42:37

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On today’s episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by one of their amazing clinicians from The Therapy Group, Taylor Nance, LMFT, to talk about all things boundaries! Taylor is their resident boundaries expert and the three of them are answering your questions about dealing with pushback when setting boundaries, why it can be so difficu…

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15. Miscommunication (Do you know what a BBL is?) 43:35

2M ago43:35

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Miscommunication can be hilarious, embarrassingly hilarious, hilariously insulting, or just flat-out problematic. Morticia Addams, BBL, and Willy Two-Tone show you examples of each in this episode.By Laura Quick and Claire Fierman

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127. Sarah #38: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

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Doug helps Sarah move forward along a path toward her emotions. They discuss her learned pattern of being dismissive of herself and her feelings. The pursuit of data and facts that turns Sarah into the “justice warrior” is a defense mechanism to not feel the feelings. Doug uses an analogy with Spock and Kirk to highlight a spectrum of being logical…

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Answering Your Sex, Libido & Desire Questions 44:20

2M ago44:20

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topics of sex, libido, and desire. As sex therapists, they share their expertise and insight into these sometimes hard-to-talk-about topics. They begin the episode by answering the #1 listener question: how do I increase my libido? They also answer questions about having a different libido than…

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Episode 121 Gina Ramsey and Her Burnt Gloveboxes 49:56

2M ago49:56

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Gina Ramsey, based in Superior, WI, is passionate about making a difference through humor, inspiration, and connection. Her book, "Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When It Goes Up In Flames," humorously navigates life's unexpected moments. Celebrated for her on-demand singing impersonations and love of screaming rubber chickens, Gina infuses her pr…

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Julia Myers, Deconstructing Christianity & Escaping Calvary Chapel | Ep 68 | Moral Combat 2:21:09

2M ago2:21:09

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In episode 68 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Julia shares a deeply personal narrative of growing up under the stringent doctrines of a conservative Calvary Chapel, leading to a profound journey of faith deconstruction and healing from religious trauma. Her story, marked by questioning rigid church teachings, navigating the complexities of relationshi…

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126. Drew #96: Much Love Because Here Comes the Challenge 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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Drew is feeling like an adult and living in the world. He acknowledges feeling strength where he used to feel weakness in asking for help. He’s getting support in his life by virtue of actually asking for help from others rather than doing everything on his own. Doug and Drew talk about the subtle differences between being an individual and being i…

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Finding the Gray Area in Black & White Thinking 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of all-or-nothing/black-and-white/dichotomous thinking. They start the episode off by explaining what all-or-nothing thinking looks like and the reasons why you might be engaging in it. Em and Jen then cover listener questions; topics like where this type of thinking comes from, the safety th…

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14. The Top Social Media Myths and The Drug of Comparison 39:09

2M ago39:09

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EVERYONE is beautiful (on Instagram) and EVERYONE has the best kids (on Facebook). Laura and Claire look at the dangers of comparison fueled by social media, illuminating societal myths and the need for critical thinking. Plus, Will learns about Sephora kids and Maxxinistas!By Laura Quick and Claire Fierman

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125. Sarah #37: I Feel Like I'm Going to Think About It a Lot 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Sarah is experiencing the difference between being of value at work and being the singular essential piece that also carries with it all the responsibility and pressure. She notices how she’s starting to relax a bit and soften her edges when she isn’t in complete control. Doug helps Sarah acknowledge how the control issue arose to protect herself a…

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Is Everyone Experiencing Imposter Syndrome? 39:44

2M ago39:44

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On today's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen cover one of their most requested topics: Imposter Syndrome. They start the episode off by explaining the different subtypes of imposter syndrome and which subtype resonates with each of them the most. Then they answer a common question: do you ever get over imposter syndrome? Emmalee and Jen disc…

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Genocide Joe, Head Injuries & Vietnam Veterans | Ep 67 | Moral Combat 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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In episode 67 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Nathaniel and Zachary delve into the complexities of healing from religious trauma after leaving their evangelical Christian upbringing. The brothers discuss the challenging process of questioning ingrained beliefs and values, the importance of finding joy in the present, and the everyday challenges of wor…

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Episode 120 Mike Lukas and Fine Tuning Your Funny Muscle 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Mike Lukas grew up in Cleveland and was a successful internationally touring comedian and improvisor (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio, A&E) for twenty-four years before he decided to hang up his clown shoes and give writing a full time go. Now hammering his keyboard out of Dallas, Mike co-raises his two babies when he’s not pumping out …

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124. Drew #95: Digging Up That Old Polaroid 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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Doug and Kenzie talk about connecting to your inner child. Then in the session, Drew is adulting and creating distance from his parents while preparing to be a father himself. Doug digs deeper with Drew in the session to get to the emotions underneath all the progress we see and hear on the outside. Doug explains an analogy of photographs to show h…

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Opposites Attract But Do They Work? 40:18

3M ago40:18

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen agree that opposites generally attract, but focus on the question: do they work? They go through listener topics and questions surrounding various differences within relationships such as life goals, politics, religion, parenting style, libido, view on money/finances, and more. Emmalee and Jen discuss the …

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13. Intrusive Thoughts: The Six Most Common 36:10

3M ago36:10

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ALMOST every single person has intrusive thoughts. Claire tells us about the most common ones, she and Laura are honest about theirs, and Will lives in happy Chantix dreamland.By Laura Quick and Claire Fierman

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123. Sarah #36: The Scooby-Doo Effect: Catching Up With Yourself 56:51

3M ago56:51

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Sarah keeps learning and exploring in therapy – and her family is noticing the change in her and the progress she’s made as a result. Doug explains how and why he uses stories and analogies so often in sessions. It’s an effective way to make a concept less clinical and more relatable and memorable for clients. He names a sensation for Sarah, “The S…

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Feeling Guilty About Feeling Guilty 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Today on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the pervasive emotion of guilt and how it impacts us on a daily basis. They begin the episode by defining the term "guilt-proneness" in response to a listener asking why it is their "go-to" emotion. Emmalee and Jen discuss guilt vs. shame, healthy guilt vs. irrational guilt, why so many of us might fee…

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Forest Benedict's Deconstruction of Evangelical Christianity | Ep 66 | Moral Combat 1:45:17

3M ago1:45:17

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In Episode 66 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zach and Nathan reconnect with Forest Benedict, whom they knew from their childhood days at Petaluma Calvary Chapel, and who was also a member of the Christian band Gone Fishing. Forest opens up about his intense engagement with Christianity from a young age, driven by a desire to connect with his fa…

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122. Drew #94: Big Ol’ Heaping Helping of Avoidance 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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Drew’s adulting! He is practicing parenting himself, in preparation for his baby on the way. Drew acknowledges feeling anxious about how his parents will react to the pregnancy news he has yet to share with them. Doug challenges Drew to stay focused on himself and bring his emotions out to alleviate the anticipatory anxiety. Doug and Kenzie look at…

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When Family Dynamics Shift & Change in Adulthood 39:49

3M ago39:49

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On this week's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of shifting family dynamics in adulthood and the complexities that exist within this change. When we grow into adults, our family dynamics often do not grow at the same rate. Em and Jen discuss family roles from our childhood staying present in adulthood, why it's so hard for…

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12. Apologies: Authentic vs Sh*tty 33:14

3M ago33:14

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There are good reasons to apologize, but what are the bad ones? More importantly, we'll find out who cries the most between Laura, Claire, and Will, who has been in a fight, and who is the real therapist on the podcast.By Laura Quick and Claire Fierman

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Lil Bit: Yenerma: Lil Bit of comedY! Happy 2024! #LilBit24Forevermore, Yenerma! 26:00

3M ago26:00

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the temperatures did a drop, so we wanted to drop a new episode of "Lil Bit Yenerma" via Yenerma's zodiac year, #YenermaDragonbabyfire the weather might be #LilBitcool, we stay #LilBitwarm, with a #LilBitbrandnewepisode, yay! Welcome back, back in full effect, with #LillBit24forevermore, #Yenerma, present, we are keepin' it warm, with Yenerma's dra…

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121. Sarah #35: Therapy is the Rehearsal for Life 1:10:58

3M ago1:10:58

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Sarah follows up on last session’s “wow moment” about using the concept of natural consequences rather than being judge and jury when giving a punishment. Sarah is re-parenting herself while effectively parenting her kids. People around Sarah are starting to notice a difference in her as a result of her processing in therapy and making previously u…

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What It Means to be a Highly Sensitive Person 40:14

3M ago40:14

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are discussing the highly requested topic of being a highly sensitive person (a.k.a. an HSP). They help us understand what it means to be an HSP and the difference between being an HSP and an empath by sharing examples. The conversation gives insight into your own sensitivity, as well as insight into the p…

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Kim Shambaugh's Story: Breaking Free From The Southern Baptist Church | Ep 65 | Moral Combat 1:54:52

3M ago1:54:52

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In Episode 65 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zach and Nathan Blaustone delve into a deep conversation with guest Kim Shambaugh, exploring the impact of religious upbringing on personal growth and healing. Raised in an evangelical Baptist family, Kim's early life was dominated by purity culture and strict religious norms. Her journey, marked by …

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