This week, the ShrinkChicks join podcast host, nurse, former Bachelor contestant, and new friend of the show, Danielle Maltby, to talk about finding comfort in our status as permanent works-in-progress.
This week, Em and Jen talk holistic living with a very special guest, fellow marriage and family therapist and fitness instructor, Alanna Gardner.
In the newest episode in our ongoing miniseries on family dynamics, the ShrinkChicks answer more of your questions about healthy boundaries and relationships within families. This week, Em and Jen discuss sibling relationships, birth order, and more.
Continuing from where they left off at the end of last week's episode, Em and Jen answer more of your questions about the difficult task of maintaining your individuality in a healthy, communicative family dynamic.
This week, Em and Jen tackle one of their most requested topics thus far in the first part of Family Dynamics. Relationships with one's family often have more of an impact on early development, personality, and values than any other relationships. A stable family dynamic is as crucial as it is difficult to achieve and maintain and this episode, the ShrinkChicks discuss how stability in the family starts with setting boundaries for yourself .
This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by Julia Rae, musician and contestant on The Bachelor Presents: Listen To Your Heart, to see what we can learn about love, entertainment, fame, and antagonism from the strange world of reality TV.
With the demands and stress of the 21st century and dating apps giving us constant access to an avalanche of possible relationships to pursue, finding someone you really connect with in 2020 can be a daunting and frustrating task. This week, Em and Jen sit down with professional matchmaker Erika Kaplan to discuss the merits of professional matchmaking and how to thrive in the confusing world of modern dating.
This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by fitness and wellness instructor and body positivity advocate, Helen Phelan, to answer your questions about navigating the struggles of practicing self-love, healing from disordered eating, and managing society's "one size fits all" view of body types.
As quarantine stretches on, Em and Jen get together to answer another batch of listener-submitted questions.
In this week's episode, Em and Jen answer your questions about... Em and Jen! Whether you're starting your own private practice, thinking of pursuing a career in therapy or psychology, or just trying to navigate the challenges of living and working independently, there's plenty to learn as the ShrinkChicks recount the years of failure and success that have brought them to where they are today.
This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by entrepreneur, author, speaker, and all-around badass, Ash Ambirge. Together, they contend with issues of maintaining your individuality in times when the world pushes you to conform to a career or lifestyle that's just not for you.
This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by Emily Nagoski, the award winning author of New York Times Best Seller, Come As You Are, and co-author of Burnout, a book that has ascended to scripture around the ShrinkChicks office. Together, they explore the mental health challenges of sex and stress and the connection between them.
This week, the ShrinkChicks get schooled in the anatomy and physiology behind poor self-care and dealing with interpersonal struggle by Krista Rompolski of Moravian College.
In the second part of their April Q&A series, the ShrinkChicks answer your questions about infidelity, navigating relationships with parents, dealing with a competitive partner, and...spray-painting your mailbox? Remember to follow @ShrinkChicks for updates, take a minute to leave a rating or share if you enjoyed, and most importantly, treat yourself with kindness during these uncertain and difficult times.
In the first of a series of episodes devoted to answering your questions about all things ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen take the opportunity to talk (from their own homes, safely separated by a phone call) about their lives in and out of the office.
2018 set a record for the least babies born in America in 32 years. This week, the ShrinkChicks and guest host Gina Tomaine of Philly Magazine navigate the changing face of the childbirth conversation and discuss the nuances of one of the many big decisions young adults are facing today: is having kids right for me?
Nobody's immune to the stress and anxiety around healthy living -- especially in times as difficult and worrying as these. This week, the ShrinkChicks talk wellness, compassion, and information overload, within and beyond the COVID-19 outbreak.
This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by Erin Morrissey of Erin Lives Whole to talk about maintaining self-love and mental wellness in a world that insists that "one size fits all"
So often we focus on our relationships with others when we try to rid our lives of toxic energy. But what happens when that energy is coming from ourselves? That's the question the ShrinkChicks are here to tackle in this week's episode.
Pregnancy is a difficult enough time without the pressures, taboos, and stigmas that surround it. This week, Carolyn Satlow, friend of the show, joins the ShrinkChicks to talk about her own experience with miscarriage and how to best care for yourself or someone you know going through a similar situation.
The ShrinkChicks are joined by West Chester Therapy Group co-worker and friend, Kaitlyn Peabody, MFT, to give their best advice on how to keep pushing forward when feeling 1stuck in your personal and professional life.
The ShrinkChicks are joined by Devin Allen and Jess Heilwell, co-founders of D.I.Y. Breakup, to break down myths and misconceptions about having a wedding (and how to know when to call it off).
In a world that gives a "one size fits all" answer to health and body image, sometimes it's hard to know what really matters when it comes to loving and taking care of your body. This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by dietitian Natalie Loschiavo to break down the myths surrounding mental and physical health that can keep you from feeling your best.
In a world where something always needs to be done, life can feel like a delicate balance between striving for your best and overextending yourself. Burning out can be intensely frustrating experience for anyone striving for balance and self-sufficiency in life. Today, the ShrinkChicks discuss how to see burnout coming, what "burning out" really means, and some recovery strategies so you can get back to being the healthiest and most fulfilled you can be.
After a short hiatus, the ShrinkChicks return with one of their most highly requested topics yet: how to know yourself. Em and Jen give their takes on the difficult journey to knowing oneself and how important self-knowledge is in healthy relationships. Check out @ShrinkChicks on Instagram for updates on the show!
Emmalee and Jen, with special guest, friend/mentor, and licensed marriage and family therapist, Brynn Cicippio (therapywithbrynn.com), discuss the often-intimidating process of finding a therapist. The ShrinkChicks answer questions on what to look for, what to expect, and what to avoid when finding the right help for you! Follow @ShrinkChicks for updates on the show.
Sometimes your relationship with yourself can be as rewarding and challenging as your relationships with others. This week, the ShrinkChicks break down your questions about the benefits and struggles of single life.
Let's face it: break-ups are hard. Whether you leave on good terms or bad, the end of a relationship can be a confusing and difficult time for everyone. In this bonus episode of ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen explore the delicate art of moving on. (This should be the last episode with audio issues! The recording gets a little choppy, but we thought the content was important enough to release as a bonus episode. Thank you for sticking with us!)
The ShrinkChicks continue clearing the clutter around relationships; Em and Jen answer your questions about how to keep up communication and retain your individuality in the second episode of this three part series. Make sure to tune in next week for the final part in the Uncomplicating Relationships series and follow @shrinkchicks for more content and updates on the podcast!
The ShrinkChicks tackle your hard-hitting relationship questions. Emmalee and Jen discuss ghosting, starting relationships as an introvert, avoiding codependency, and more!
