Shrinking Headshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shrinking-heads--6473543enMental HealthCopyright Shrinking Headshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5280d9142c29e855c7b91424a37ac3a.jpgShrinking Headshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shrinking-heads--6473543Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:39:14 +0000Shrinking HeadsShrinking Headsfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to "Shrinking Heads," the podcast where we take our mental health seriously, but not ourselves! Join your hosts—certified therapists by day, self-proclaimed comedians by night—as we dive into the wild jungle of emotions, therapy tales, and the...trueepisodicShrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 13 - The Jungle of Difficult Conversations: Communication, Conflict & Couragehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-13-the-jungle-of-difficult-conversations-communication-conflict-courage--73696519In this episode of Shrinking Heads, we explore why difficult conversations feel so...well, difficult. From fear of rejection and people-pleasing to conflict avoidance and emotional reactivity, we unpack the mental roadblocks that keep us silent—and the communication skills that help us move forward.Together, we explore questions like:
  • Why do we avoid difficult conversations?
  • How can you communicate honestly without escalating conflict?
  • How do you prepare for a conversation when the stakes feel high?
  • What if the conversation doesn't go the way you hoped?
Whether you're talking to a partner, friend, family member, coworker, or boss, this episode offers practical strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable conversations with greater confidence, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Tune in for a candid discussion about communication skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation, relationship health, difficult conversations, and navigating the mental health jungle one conversation at a time.#MentalHealth #CommunicationSkills #DifficultConversations #ConflictResolution #HealthyBoundaries #EmotionalIntelligence #Relationships #AssertiveCommunication #MentalHealthPodcast #SelfAwareness #Therapy #Counseling #PersonalGrowth #ShrinkingHeads #EmotionalWellness #Psychology #RelationshipAdvice #ConflictManagement #Podcast
]]>e0e05a04-3527-4243-8301-c5687ef71ed6Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsEvery relationship has them—the conversations we'd rather avoid. Whether it's setting boundaries, giving difficult feedback, addressing conflict, or simply saying, "I'm not okay," hard conversations can feel like hacking your way through the jungle of...In this episode of Shrinking Heads, we explore why difficult conversations feel so...well, difficult. From fear of rejection and people-pleasing to conflict avoidance and emotional reactivity, we unpack the mental roadblocks that keep us silent—and the communication skills that help us move forward.Together, we explore questions like:
  • Why do we avoid difficult conversations?
  • How can you communicate honestly without escalating conflict?
  • How do you prepare for a conversation when the stakes feel high?
  • What if the conversation doesn't go the way you hoped?
Whether you're talking to a partner, friend, family member, coworker, or boss, this episode offers practical strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable conversations with greater confidence, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Tune in for a candid discussion about communication skills, conflict resolution, assertiveness, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation, relationship health, difficult conversations, and navigating the mental health jungle one conversation at a time.#MentalHealth #CommunicationSkills #DifficultConversations #ConflictResolution #HealthyBoundaries #EmotionalIntelligence #Relationships #AssertiveCommunication #MentalHealthPodcast #SelfAwareness #Therapy #Counseling #PersonalGrowth #ShrinkingHeads #EmotionalWellness #Psychology #RelationshipAdvice #ConflictManagement #Podcast
]]>2501true214fullShrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 12 - Summer Slowdownhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-12-summer-slowdown--73173839
  • Why do therapy appointments tend to decrease during the summer?
  • Is it okay to take a break from therapy?
  • How do vacations, school breaks, and disrupted routines affect mental health?
  • What are simple ways to maintain emotional wellness without sacrificing summer fun?
    • Whether you're a therapist, client, or simply someone looking to prioritize your mental health this season, this episode offers practical insights on balancing relaxation with resilience.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about summer mental health, therapy, seasonal depression, self-care, burnout prevention, emotional wellness, therapy consistency, routines, stress management, and maintaining healthy habits—even when life slows down.#MentalHealth #MentalHealthPodcast #Therapy #SummerMentalHealth n #TherapistLife #MentalHealthAwareness #StressManagement #WellnessJourney #Counseling #ShrinkingHeads #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters #SeasonalWellness #HealthyHabits #SelfImprovement 
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  • Why do therapy appointments tend to decrease during the summer?
  • Is it okay to take a break from therapy?
  • How do vacations, school breaks, and disrupted routines affect mental health?
  • What are simple ways to maintain emotional wellness without sacrificing summer fun?
    • Whether you're a therapist, client, or simply someone looking to prioritize your mental health this season, this episode offers practical insights on balancing relaxation with resilience.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about summer mental health, therapy, seasonal depression, self-care, burnout prevention, emotional wellness, therapy consistency, routines, stress management, and maintaining healthy habits—even when life slows down.#MentalHealth #MentalHealthPodcast #Therapy #SummerMentalHealth n #TherapistLife #MentalHealthAwareness #StressManagement #WellnessJourney #Counseling #ShrinkingHeads #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters #SeasonalWellness #HealthyHabits #SelfImprovement 
    ]]>    1840true210full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 11 - Surviving the Relationship Jungle: What Marriage & Family Therapists Actually Dohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-11-surviving-the-relationship-jungle-what-marriage-family-therapists-actually-do--72258703
  • What does an LMFT really do?
  • How is marriage and family therapy different from other mental health approaches?
  • Why do our relationships impact us so deeply? 
  • Who can benefit from working with an LMFT?
    • This conversation shines a light on the tangled vines of communication, conflict, attachment, and connection that so often influence emotional well-being. From family dynamics to personal growth, we explore how therapy can help people stop surviving relational chaos and start building healthier ways of connecting.Whether you’re curious about therapy, navigating complicated relationships, or just trying not to get emotionally lost in the wilderness, this episode offers insight, humor, and perspective on one of the most relationally focused corners of mental healthcare.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about marriage and family therapy, couples counseling, family systems, communication patterns, relationship health, emotional wellness, and surviving the jungle of human connection.Contact Shay -info@shifthappenswithshay.comIG: @shifthappenswithshayshifthappenswithshay.com
    #shrinkingheads #prismaticounseling #mentalhealthpodcast #shiftwithshay
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  • What does an LMFT really do?
  • How is marriage and family therapy different from other mental health approaches?
  • Why do our relationships impact us so deeply? 
  • Who can benefit from working with an LMFT?
    • This conversation shines a light on the tangled vines of communication, conflict, attachment, and connection that so often influence emotional well-being. From family dynamics to personal growth, we explore how therapy can help people stop surviving relational chaos and start building healthier ways of connecting.Whether you’re curious about therapy, navigating complicated relationships, or just trying not to get emotionally lost in the wilderness, this episode offers insight, humor, and perspective on one of the most relationally focused corners of mental healthcare.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about marriage and family therapy, couples counseling, family systems, communication patterns, relationship health, emotional wellness, and surviving the jungle of human connection.Contact Shay -info@shifthappenswithshay.comIG: @shifthappenswithshayshifthappenswithshay.com
    #shrinkingheads #prismaticounseling #mentalhealthpodcast #shiftwithshay
    ]]>    3772true211full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 10 - License to Heal, Not to Feelhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-10-license-to-heal-not-to-feel--72038652As therapists, social workers, counselors, and other providers spend their careers supporting others through trauma, burnout, and emotional struggle, many quietly face a painful reality of their own—the fear that seeking help could impact how they are perceived professionally, or even threaten their license and career.Together, we explore questions like:
    • Why is there still stigma around mental health treatment for mental health providers?
    • How does fear of professional consequences become a barrier to care?
    • What messages do clinicians internalize about vulnerability and competence?
    • How can the field move toward a healthier, more sustainable culture for providers themselves?
    This conversation examines the emotional toll of carrying others while feeling pressure to appear endlessly stable, capable, and unaffected. We also discuss the importance of creating systems where clinicians can access support without shame, fear, or professional risk.Whether you’re a mental health professional, student, or someone curious about the realities behind the therapy room, this episode offers an honest look at the humanity of the people tasked with caring for others.Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about therapist mental health, burnout in helping professions, stigma in mental healthcare, clinician self-care, licensing fears, professional identity, and navigating the mental health jungle from both sides of the couch.#shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthstigma #burnout]]>    a1bb3f3d-be7b-49c1-a391-02cf74c1e610Sun, 17 May 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, Shannon joins us once again as we navigate a difficult and often unspoken part of the jungle of mental health: the double standards faced by mental health professionals when it comes to seeking care for themselves. As therapists,...As therapists, social workers, counselors, and other providers spend their careers supporting others through trauma, burnout, and emotional struggle, many quietly face a painful reality of their own—the fear that seeking help could impact how they are perceived professionally, or even threaten their license and career.Together, we explore questions like:
    • Why is there still stigma around mental health treatment for mental health providers?
    • How does fear of professional consequences become a barrier to care?
    • What messages do clinicians internalize about vulnerability and competence?
    • How can the field move toward a healthier, more sustainable culture for providers themselves?
    This conversation examines the emotional toll of carrying others while feeling pressure to appear endlessly stable, capable, and unaffected. We also discuss the importance of creating systems where clinicians can access support without shame, fear, or professional risk.Whether you’re a mental health professional, student, or someone curious about the realities behind the therapy room, this episode offers an honest look at the humanity of the people tasked with caring for others.Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about therapist mental health, burnout in helping professions, stigma in mental healthcare, clinician self-care, licensing fears, professional identity, and navigating the mental health jungle from both sides of the couch.#shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthstigma #burnout]]>    2839true210full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 9 - Forgiveness for Me, Reconciliation For You.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-9-forgiveness-for-me-reconciliation-for-you--71835202
  • What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
  • Do you need to forgive someone to heal?
  • When is reconciliation healthy—and when is it not?
  • How do boundaries fit into both processes?
    • This conversation sheds light on different crevices of the jungle - emotional, relational, and psychological layers of letting go, holding boundaries, and making intentional choices about connection after harm.Whether you’re working through a difficult relationship or trying to better understand your own healing process, this episode offers clarity and nuance in a space that’s rarely black and white.Tune in for an honest discussion about forgiveness, reconciliation, boundaries, trust, relationship healing, emotional processing, and navigating the mental health jungle of connection and repair.#shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #mentalheathpodcast #forgiveness #reconciliation]]>    3bfa01e5-a831-4874-8c4a-bafe81bf53afSun, 03 May 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we continue navigating the jungle of mental health with Shannon as we explore a common—but often misunderstood—distinction: forgiveness vs. reconciliation.These terms are frequently used interchangeably, but they represent very...
  • What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
  • Do you need to forgive someone to heal?
  • When is reconciliation healthy—and when is it not?
  • How do boundaries fit into both processes?
    • This conversation sheds light on different crevices of the jungle - emotional, relational, and psychological layers of letting go, holding boundaries, and making intentional choices about connection after harm.Whether you’re working through a difficult relationship or trying to better understand your own healing process, this episode offers clarity and nuance in a space that’s rarely black and white.Tune in for an honest discussion about forgiveness, reconciliation, boundaries, trust, relationship healing, emotional processing, and navigating the mental health jungle of connection and repair.#shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #mentalheathpodcast #forgiveness #reconciliation]]>    2575true29full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 8 - Relationship Repair & Apologies: Finding Your Way Through the Jungle of Conflicthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-8-relationship-repair-apologies-finding-your-way-through-the-jungle-of-conflict--71450507
  • What separates a genuine apology from an empty one?
  • Why is it so hard to take full accountability?
  • How do you repair trust once it’s been broken?
  • What does healing actually look like for both sides of the relationship?
    • Whether you’re working to repair a relationship, processing an apology you’ve received, or trying to better understand your own patterns, this conversation offers a thoughtful guide through the complexity of connection and repair.Tune in for an honest discussion about apologies, relationship repair, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication in relationships, trust-building, and navigating the mental health jungle of human connection.#shrinkingheads #mentalhealthpodcast #apologies #prismaticcounseling]]>    6ac3605e-e6de-434e-9d8a-1392af0f8db9Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we step further into the jungle of mental health to explore one of the most difficult—and most necessary—paths in relationships: repairing harm through meaningful apologies.Apologies are often seen as simple words, but real repair...
  • What separates a genuine apology from an empty one?
  • Why is it so hard to take full accountability?
  • How do you repair trust once it’s been broken?
  • What does healing actually look like for both sides of the relationship?
    • Whether you’re working to repair a relationship, processing an apology you’ve received, or trying to better understand your own patterns, this conversation offers a thoughtful guide through the complexity of connection and repair.Tune in for an honest discussion about apologies, relationship repair, accountability, emotional intelligence, communication in relationships, trust-building, and navigating the mental health jungle of human connection.#shrinkingheads #mentalhealthpodcast #apologies #prismaticcounseling]]>    2820true28full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Through the Jungle of Sports Social Work with Cody Smith, LCSW-BACShttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-7-through-the-jungle-of-sports-social-work-with-cody-smith-lcsw-bacs--71111066
  • What is sports social work, and how does it differ from sports psychology?
  • What unique challenges do athletes face that call for this kind of support?
  • How can social workers advocate for healthier, more sustainable sports environments?
  • What does holistic care for athletes really look like?
    • Whether you’re an athlete, clinician, coach, or someone curious about the intersection of mental health and sports, this episode offers insight into a field that’s expanding how we think about care, performance, and well-being.Tune in for a grounded conversation about sports social work, athlete mental health, trauma-informed care, sports culture, advocacy in athletics, and navigating the mental health jungle within competitive environments.
    #shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #sportsocialwork]]>    4e09534a-4fcb-4e07-8c39-925dbe4fb845Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, your host Elizabeth continues navigating the jungle of mental health by exploring an emerging and often overlooked path: sports social work.Joined by Cody Smith, LCSW-BACS, join them as they unpack what sports social work actually is...
  • What is sports social work, and how does it differ from sports psychology?
  • What unique challenges do athletes face that call for this kind of support?
  • How can social workers advocate for healthier, more sustainable sports environments?
  • What does holistic care for athletes really look like?
    • Whether you’re an athlete, clinician, coach, or someone curious about the intersection of mental health and sports, this episode offers insight into a field that’s expanding how we think about care, performance, and well-being.Tune in for a grounded conversation about sports social work, athlete mental health, trauma-informed care, sports culture, advocacy in athletics, and navigating the mental health jungle within competitive environments.
    #shrinkingheads #prismaticcounseling #sportsocialwork]]>    3432true27full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Through the Jungle Online: Mental Health Labels and Social Media Influence with Doc Ryanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-6-through-the-jungle-online-mental-health-labels-and-social-media-influence-with-doc-ryan--70807156
  • When does self-awareness become self-diagnosis?
  • How do labels shape identity—for better or worse?
  • What role should social media play in mental health education?
  • What are some of the nuances of ethical diagnosing?
    • Whether you’re someone exploring your own mental health, a clinician, or simply trying to make sense of what you see online, this conversation brings thoughtful perspective to a nuanced and often misunderstood topic.
    Tune in for an honest discussion about mental health awareness, self-diagnosis, social media psychology, identity and labels, misinformation, and navigating the mental health jungle in a digital world.#shrinkingheads #mentalhealthpodcast #prismaticcounseling #labels #mentalhealthandsocialmedia]]>    bffa2bfa-bfcd-4a19-956a-55db9bfe16d8Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, your host Elizabeth is joined by Dr. Ryan Hildebrand to continue navigating the jungle of mental health. This week, they explore a growing and complex phenomenon: the rise of self-diagnosing and labeling in the age of social...
  • When does self-awareness become self-diagnosis?
  • How do labels shape identity—for better or worse?
  • What role should social media play in mental health education?
  • What are some of the nuances of ethical diagnosing?
    • Whether you’re someone exploring your own mental health, a clinician, or simply trying to make sense of what you see online, this conversation brings thoughtful perspective to a nuanced and often misunderstood topic.
    Tune in for an honest discussion about mental health awareness, self-diagnosis, social media psychology, identity and labels, misinformation, and navigating the mental health jungle in a digital world.#shrinkingheads #mentalhealthpodcast #prismaticcounseling #labels #mentalhealthandsocialmedia]]>    3491true26full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 5 - Lost in the Jungle: Finding Yourself After Stepping Back from the Sport You Lovehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-5-lost-in-the-jungle-finding-yourself-after-stepping-back-from-the-sport-you-love--70532899]]>482e4df7-beb9-41c1-bb0a-7a739ad0dc72Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this special crossover episode, we venture deeper into the jungle of mental health to explore a challenge many athletes quietly face: what happens when you step back from a sport you love.Joined by the host of The Martial Maze, Israel Lopez Sensei,...]]>3572false25fullhrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Thorns in the Jungle: A Conversation About Self-Harmhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hrinking-heads-season-2-episode-4-thorns-in-the-jungle-a-conversation-about-self-harm--70209555Resources:

    ]]>    ff2c82fd-f2cd-491f-80cc-c60a8adabdb4Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we explore a sensitive and often misunderstood part of the mental health jungle: self-harm. With compassion and clarity, we talk about what self-harm is—and what it isn’t—focusing on the emotional pain that often drives it rather than...Resources:

    ]]>    2113false24full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Machetes Optional: WeHelpNOLA Navigates the Hospitality Mental Health Junglehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-3-machetes-optional-wehelpnola-navigates-the-hospitality-mental-health-jungle--69870384www.wehelpnola.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpnola/ (@wehelpNOLA)Email: olivia@wehelpnola.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wehelpnola?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=93fefc17-3f0a-43da-95d3-27e6b4f4141d
    ]]>    d9eca052-808d-4e2e-bca2-0b6c9f5126bcSun, 08 Feb 2026 05:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode of Shrinking Heads, we’re diving headfirst into the mental health jungle of the hospitality industry with Olivia McCoy from WeHelpNOLA. From long hours and emotional labor to burnout being worn like a badge of honor, hospitality...www.wehelpnola.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpnola/ (@wehelpNOLA)Email: olivia@wehelpnola.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/wehelpnola?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=93fefc17-3f0a-43da-95d3-27e6b4f4141d
    ]]>    3003false23full    Shrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Into the Wild: Stigma, SSRIs, and Big Pharmahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-2-into-the-wild-stigma-ssris-and-big-pharma--6957736026592cfa-732c-48d6-9666-16e5574a9903Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we machete our way through one of the densest thickets of all: psychiatric medication. Why does taking meds still feel like stepping into quicksand socially? Who decided that needing a prescription is a character flaw? And lurking in...2516false22fullShrinking Heads - Season 2 - Episode 1 - Resolutions: Nature’s Shortest-Lived Specieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-season-2-episode-1-resolutions-nature-s-shortest-lived-species--69407762948a94b9-9bd1-4e92-b35f-20c4d5af174bMon, 12 Jan 2026 17:53:07 +0000Shrinking HeadsSeason 2 kicks off with machetes sharpened and resolutions already wobbling. In Episode One of Shrinking Heads, we trek back into the jungle of mental health to ask a timeless January question: do New Year’s resolutions actually help, or are they just...2217false21fullShrinking Heads - Episode 20 - Season Finale: Exiting the Jungle… For Nowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-20-season-finale-exiting-the-jungle-for-now--6903835295218cc4-bb21-4d07-b2cf-e4eb5687cb16Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsThis week on Shrinking Heads, we emerge from the dense jungle of mental health we’ve been trekking through all season—mud-splattered, wiser, and still shaking leaves out of our hair. As we set up camp at the edge of the wild, we’re reflecting on the...1630false120fullShrinking Heads - Episode 19 - The Mental Health Jungle: Shutdown Editionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-19-the-mental-health-jungle-shutdown-edition--68951819Yes, we know we accidentally uploaded the wrong episode so some of you now know how the season ends. We apologize, even we aren't perfect ALL the time 😂]]>9ceb3962-3f97-4c60-a2b4-8be476a65b9aMon, 08 Dec 2025 23:29:04 +0000Shrinking HeadsThis week on Shrinking Heads, we grab our machetes and head straight into the dense emotional jungle created by the government shutdown. With vines of uncertainty, quicksand pits of stress, the distant calls of budgetary chaos echoing through the...Yes, we know we accidentally uploaded the wrong episode so some of you now know how the season ends. We apologize, even we aren't perfect ALL the time 😂]]>2660false119fullShrinking Heads - Episode 19 - The Mental Health Jungle: Shutdown Editionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-19-the-mental-health-jungle-shutdown-edition--68813077f75e506f-80d9-424d-9005-a5c87064b0f1Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:08:08 +0000Shrinking HeadsThis week on Shrinking Heads, we grab our machetes and head straight into the dense emotional jungle created by the government shutdown. With vines of uncertainty, quicksand pits of stress, the distant calls of budgetary chaos echoing through the...1630false117fullShrinking Heads - Episode 18 - Unattended in the Wild: Shrinking Heads Goes Off-Trailhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-18-unattended-in-the-wild-shrinking-heads-goes-off-trail--684911017a43c5b2-0fb8-4965-9c87-37ec450966daMon, 10 Nov 2025 01:36:54 +0000Shrinking HeadsWhat happens when one of our hosts gets left to fend for themselves in the jungle? Chaos? Adventure? A few too many bug bites? All of the above. In this wild episode of Shrinking Heads, we swing from the trees of survival to the branches of therapy as...1876false118fullShrinking Heads - Episode 17 - Sacred Paths and Clinical Maps: Spiritual Awareness in the Diagnostic Wildernesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-17-sacred-paths-and-clinical-maps-spiritual-awareness-in-the-diagnostic-wilderness--6828274705f4eded-fcc0-42c9-8c62-824d5ad68cb6Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsSometimes, what looks like delusion in one culture is divine connection in another — and if we’re not careful, our diagnostic machete can hack away at someone’s sacred roots. In this episode, we venture deep into the undergrowth of spirituality,...2966false115fullShrinking Heads - Episode 16 - Untangling Client Stereotypes in the Therapy Jungle.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-16-untangling-client-stereotypes-in-the-therapy-jungle--68154352787b7b1a-91ad-4630-8683-3d4ec810cd1aWed, 15 Oct 2025 18:05:27 +0000Shrinking HeadsThis week, we’re venturing into the therapy jungle to take a hard look at ourselves—not our clients. Even the most experienced therapists carry assumptions and stereotypes about the people who come throughout doors: the “one with the pumpkin spice...2534false116fullShrinking Heads - Episode 16 - Untangling Client Stereotypes in the Therapy Jungle.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-16-untangling-client-stereotypes-in-the-therapy-jungle--68104567aa85c545-5a1c-4d1d-a6bb-92963a9ba94cSun, 12 Oct 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsThis week, we’re venturing into the therapy jungle totake a hard look at ourselves—not our clients. Even the most experiencedtherapists carry assumptions and stereotypes about the people who come throughour doors: the “one with the pumpkin spice...2602false113fullShrinking Heads - Episode 15 - When the Jungle Comes Home.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-15-when-the-jungle-comes-home--679275765492a3c8-a00c-40e3-8b5a-cb166aecd763Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsWhat’s it really like when your family tree grows therapists? In this episode of Shrinking Heads, we trek deeper into the jungle of mental health by flipping the mic toward home. Elizabeth’s mom and Shannon’s husband join us for an honest (and...2792false115full"And you get a label! And YOU get a label! Everyone gets a label!"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-you-get-a-label-and-you-get-a-label-everyone-gets-a-label--67750549a7e40850-649f-4044-9d62-62610ff0087cSun, 14 Sep 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this week's episode, join your Shrinking Heads hosts Shannon and Elizabeth as they take you deep into the tangled jungle of mental health, where every vine looks like a hashtag and every branch carries a label waiting to stick. In this episode,...2120false114fullShrinking Heads - Episode 13 - The Jungle of Emotional Activationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-13-the-jungle-of-emotional-activation--6756777774b99df0-feb4-439f-9c92-a2c129370212Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:27:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsGrab your gear—this week on Shrinking Heads, Shannon and Elizabeth hack through the jungle of mental health to uncover the wild world of emotional activation. Ever wonder why your body sounds the alarm at the smallest rustle in the leaves? 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In this episode of Shrinking Heads, tag along as Elizabeth and Shannon trek into the jungle of mental...]]>2146false112fullShrinking Heads - Episode 11 - Dual Relationshipshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-11-dual-relationships--668730490f214bba-81c8-4b60-ac9c-57df12d9196bSun, 06 Jul 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsWelcome back to "Shrinking Heads," the mental health podcast where this week your hosts machete through the thick jungle of dual relationships—those tricky situations where therapists wear more than one hat (and none of them come with a map). Join...1966false111fullShrinking Heads - Episode 10 - Not a superhero, a social workerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-10-not-a-superhero-a-social-worker--66464034a6cae3e3-1734-494a-a38a-45bab124422bSun, 08 Jun 2025 16:43:43 +0000Shrinking HeadsJoin your hosts Elizabeth and the freshly retuned Shannon as they explore the jungle of what it means to be a social worker AND a human. 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We hope you...here!]]>3913false19fullShrinking Heads - Episode 8 - Politics in Sessionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-8-politics-in-session--65758233]]>0e93ec4d-9de1-4f21-a98f-e024707ec47dSun, 27 Apr 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsWhen the jungle is on fire (metaphorically… mostly), should therapists bring politics into the room—or keep the focus strictly clinical? Join your host Elizabeth and special guest MK as they slash through a jungle of opinions. Should providers...]]>2381true18fullShrinking Heads - Episode 7 - Alphabet Junglehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-7-alphabet-jungle--65443743]]>7df9b739-38bc-4792-9766-aeb14d4e0135Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:15:20 +0000Shrinking HeadsEver found yourself lost in the alphabet soup of initials after your provider's name? Join us as we decode the jungle of letters—MSW, LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC, and every other credential that’s more confusing than a game of Scrabble. In each episode,...]]>2080true17fullShrinking Heads - Episode 6 - Shannon's Origin Storyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-6-shannon-s-origin-story--64910371ca4eb322-f4a5-4954-b4ce-699479d47ed2Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we trek deep into the untamed wilderness of social work—where the paperwork vines are endless, the emotional terrain is unpredictable, and burnout predators lurk in the shadows. 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Drop us a line at info@shrinkingheads.com]]>970de33b-b377-4914-8931-74c982ff1705Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:07:00 +0000Shrinking HeadsDid you know there is more than one type of therapy? Have you ever wondered about the different flavors of therapy? In this episode, your hosts explore some of the more common types of therapy. Individual, play, group etc., are all covered, in attempt... Questions? Comments? Concerns? Drop us a line at info@shrinkingheads.com]]>2220true12fullShrinking Heads - Episode 1 - Finding a Therapist.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrinking-heads-episode-1-finding-a-therapist--63584843e4fe0dd9-a9a4-43ce-9d05-f907513d7e7fMon, 06 Jan 2025 02:40:02 +0000Shrinking HeadsIn this episode, we dive into the not-so-simple art of finding a therapist—it's like dating, but instead of swiping right for romance, you're swiping right for emotional healing! Join us as we share the ins and outs of finding your perfect mental...1978false11full