The one in which we discuss the intense thoughts, flashbacks and troublesome memories people can suffer after trauma- and the many other sign and symptoms of PTSD.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we ponder whether or not people are talking about us behind our backs or are in some way out to get us?!由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to understand the difference between true OCD, which is painful and life limiting, versus the usual obsessions or compulsions we all sometimes have.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we disconnect and try to take you with us on a journey to understand dissociation; another powerful play by our brains to protect ourselves from trauma.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we talk about the defense mechanism of Denial - how it serves us and how it doesn't.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we talk about the unrealistic goals of perfectionism and the struggles created by the impossible visions of being perfect.由Shrinks on Third

Not everyone gets dementia, but it doesn't discriminate based upon gender, race, socio-economic status or political party.由Shrinks on Third

We're back for Season 6 and we're starting with Narcissism. We're seeing so much of it these days. People talk about it, as they do about other mental illnesses, and often create stigma and misunderstandingsd that we hope to clarify. Calling everyone with positive self-esteem or a stron sense of self a narcissist can also dilute the actual difficul…

Continued review of how to reach out across great divides to talk to others and find some way to connect. It's too late for some things, but not others. Can we still find common ground?由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we review helpful ways to communicate with others around topics you may want to influence them about. We still have to find a way to work together.由Shrinks on Third

Another one in which we take a look at the Supremely Unethical activities of the Court.由Shrinks on Third

Still offering previously recorded episodes. New material coming soon. This one's still relevant though there's no mention of childless cat ladies which dates it a little bit.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we talk about how voter suppression takes place at polls around the country and some things to expect as voting day approaches.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we rant about dictators and how we create them.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss all of the ways people try to intimidate people to impact the way they vote. This should be illegal - oh, yes ... it is!由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we continue to revisit things we learned about voting and how our democracy works as we head into a very big election.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we try to explore the growing phenomenon of Angry White Men - who are they and what are they so angy about?由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we review all the things we learned about Super PACs, finding that it's all relevant to the times in which we now find ourselves... again.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we look back at the mansplaining and white male takeover situation, and realize so much of this is even more true now than it was then (in 2020).由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we revisit the meaning and history of Labor Day and the importance of the Labor movement for many of the advances in humane working conditions.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we shine the light into the dark places from where money flows into creating more darkness in our world. Let there be light!由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we revisit the many ways slavery persists, even today in 2024.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we take a closer look at the many ways the rich get richer, and richer, and the rest of us tread water at best.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss healthcare in prison. Is there healthcare in prison?由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore(d) the current state of systemic racism as it plays out in our healthcare system even today.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore the seemingly all too popular term of gaslighting. It is often confused with lying, though it is a form of lying and manipulation. It is also a form of abuse. Listen in.由Shrinks on Third

Listen again to the shameful and amazing history of the Underground Railroad and those who escaped to save their own lives and that of many others.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we talk about how people grow into racism.由Shrinks on Third

Revisting our spontaneous chat with Joyce E. Russell, RN, the mother of Assata Thomas, Director of the Institute for Community Justice. Assata’s mom accompanied her to our planned podcast session and sat in the waiting room while we talked to Assata about the social activism and justice work she is passionate about (you can hear the convo on our Pr…

Another podcast we're running again because it means so much to us. From their website: "LifeLines is a media and cultural project conducted in extensive, long-term collaboration with people serving Life Death By Incarceration (also known as Life Without Parole) sentences in Pennsylvania. The project uses interviews, visual art, creative media inte…

Learning about Juneteenth, which we should have known about all along, is so important that we're rerunning this one in advance of the upcoming holiday.由Shrinks on Third

Originally aired in October 2020 to begin uncovering as much as we could about our truthful past with RedLining – a practice that purposely maintained segregation through discrimination in lending. We discuss its racist history, how it promoted both segregation and the wealth gap, and the continued forms it takes even today. A couple of books we me…

The session (originally from Feb 2020) with L’Oréal McCollum in which we learn about Art with Impact (AWI), a nonprofit that uses film and theatre to encourage young people to explore mental health and wellness through art. L’Oreal is a Philadelphia based sexuality and mental health educator, a consultant, and an actress. www.artwithimpact.org…

The session, originally from February 2020, in which we talk to Norberto ‘Rob’ Rosa, who at the time was Associate Vice President of Operations at New Leash on Life USA. New Leash is a nonprofit prison-dog training program improving the lives of people in prison and saving the lives of dogs. In this program, incarcerated people are paired with reje…

Surprise episode outlining some of the changes we'll be making for the rest of this season! Listen to find out.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we learn about the implications of the doctrine of Chevron Deference that came out of the case of Chevron v the Natural Resources Defense Council of 1984. This is relevant because of recent cases heard by the Supreme Court that seek to make changes or weaken Chevron Deference, and some of the important protections it offers.…

The one in which we talk about things that encourage and motivate people to take part in our democratic system by voting. Also, why some may choose not to vote and what might inspire them to want to be involved.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we review some of the many things we have to look forward to If Trump Wins in November 2024.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we try to figure out why so many people would vote for a presidential candidate with many charges and indictments surrounding them.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore the complex relationship between women and soy and also, soy's many health benefits for most women.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we take a look at the falling (and failing) status of our democracy and what it means for our standing as a democratic superpower.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we try to figure out, just what kind of country are we?!由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore the critical issue of our disappearing ground water and what we can do about it.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss, once again, serious reasons for our deep disappointment with the Supreme Court.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore the ways we women are treated as second class and the need for women to support each other in the varying needs of all women (not just white women).由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss the serious disadvantages of what is called "Medicare Advantage." People think they have Medicare when they choose this option, but instead they are insured by private companies and can be at great disadvantage in their hours of need.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we discuss the choices we have in the final season of life ... when care becomes for comfort rather than for a cure.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we explore ethical non-monogamy, most specifically - polyamory the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved - (from the Oxford dictionary)由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we talk about all the talk about prounouns.由Shrinks on Third

The one in which we try to understand and explain why it's important to consider the effects of having our homes full of gas appliances and all the talk about our gas stoves needing to go.由Shrinks on Third