Drinks n Shrinks: Recent Episodes
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We invite you to join us for an informal discussion on mental health by licensed therapists…covering a wide variety of topics.
Chances are you know someone who uses cannabis to self-medicate, whether for their physical or mental health. But what does the research say about the relationship of cannabis and mental health? When is it helpful and when not, if at all? What are the risks of continued cannabis? Ingo and John have a conversation about their experiences […]
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In this episode, John and Ingo are joined by their friend and colleague, Cameron Young. Cameron specializes in working with couples and people struggling with shame. Ingo and John welcome Cameron to discuss what shame is, how it develops, and how it is treated both individually and in couples. What are some methods you can overcome shame? How does shame differ from guilt? Will Cameron be able to crack John’s android code and access his shame? Listen to find out.
00:00Intro05:50What is Shame and Shame in the 12 Step Model14:20Shame vs. Guilt22:20Negative Self-Talk34:20“Parts” Language43:29Addressing Shame62:25Identity in Shame70:32Confessing75:42SuggestionsSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com
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The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Have you been gaslit by a narcissist? Are you a traumatized antisocial person who love bombs? John and Ingo have a thing or two to say about some pop-psychology phrases that are often used incorrectly. The guys review an article and talk about how many of these phrases are overused. Later, they discuss a listener question on going to group therapy, including the types of groups and benefits.
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The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Artificial intelligence has been improving drastically over recent months. How will AI impact therapy? Will there be human therapists in the future or will we all talk to robots? How can AI help people with their mental health? How can AI help therapists? The guys talk about ways that AI may be used in the therapy session to improve therapist techniques and client outcomes.
Will Ingo be hunted down by the Terminator? Will John finally get to become a cyborg? Listen to find out.
00:00Intro03:57Article Introduction14:42What is “Energy” in a Person?19:10AI and Theory of Psychotherapy25:00What Makes an Effective Therapist?30:50Philosophy of Personal Identity39:50How could AI help Therapy?50:55Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com
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The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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In today’s discussion, the guys talk about something Ingo has personal and professional experience in: Parental alienation’s impact on families. Parental alienation is when an alienating parent misinforms and manipulates children with the intention of alienating emotionally vulnerable children away from the targeted parent. A largely overlooked topic amongst therapists, parental alienation can be highly damaging and even worsened when not addressed by therapists. John and Ingo share their views on the subject, research they have found, and clinical implications when working with families.
Link to Article from Counseling Today discussed in today’s show:
‘Child abuse in disguise’: The impact of parental alienation on families
I just told myself I’m going to show my children I’m fighting for them even if I go down doing it. I hope they can take away that message someday — that their dad fought for them and now he’s not going anywhere.
00:00Intro06:13What is Parental Alienation?12:30Legal Issues in Parenting13:25Examples of Parental Alienation27:28Therapists and Parental Alienation35:35Possible Effects on Children46:15Why Might a Parent Alienate Another Parent?55:04Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com
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The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Ingo and John share their thoughts on New York City’s B-HEARD program, which is an emergency response crew that is an alternative to police. The guys talk about the program, the pros and cons, possible implementations in other communities, and wondering which therapists would want to work a program like this. Later in the show they discuss a listener question asking how to help friends leave potentially abusive relationships. If you can’t convince a friend to leave a relationship, what can you do?
00:00Intro06:15B-HEARD Program13:38Problems with Mental Health Response Teams30:09Listener Question35:30Abuse Against Males36:40Gaslighting40:30Suggestions for Friends of People in Abusive Relationships49:30Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!
The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Over the last decade, mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular. An ancient practice often associated with eastern religions, the last forty years of research has shown mindfulness to have major benefits for mental health. John and Ingo discuss some of the research for mindfulness, suggestions for practice, why it helps, and more.
00:00Intro09:03What is Mindfulness and Why Being Present is Important?14:10Research on Mindfulness Benefits24:55Our Experience with Mindfulness30:42What Mindfulness is Not36:55Suggestions for Mindfulness Practice38:55Mindfulness in Counseling53:13Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!
The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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On today’s show, John and Ingo talk about why today’s teenagers are more hopeless and sad than ever. Being a teenager is a tough time in life; most people can recall difficult emotions during adolescence. However, mental health is worsening for today’s teenagers. A variety of explanations persist, and they share their thoughts on what they’ve seen in society and in the therapy office.
Later in the show, the guys discuss a listener question about when to trust your anxiety. Are there times when we shouldn’t trust your gut? What if your gut keeps leading you in an anxious direction?
00:00Intro03:25Article Review10:20What Are The Long Term Effects of Social Media?14:30Parenting Strategies35:00Listener Question48:02ACT Metaphor51:06Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!
The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Cognitive-behavioral models emphasize the importance of changing cognitive distortions, which can then lead to better emotional outcomes. Sometimes when speaking to a friend or family member with a mental health condition you may hear some strange thinking patterns. A part of being a therapist is to work with the client in identifying cognitive distortions; irrational thinking patterns that frequently lead to negative emotions (such as depression, anxiety, anger, etc.).
00:00Intro06:57How Do Cognitive Distortions Begin?13:08List of Cognitive Distortions45:31Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!
The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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In today’s show, Ingo and John review articles on the mental health effects news consumption during COVID and answer “Is Watching the News Bad For Your Mental Health?”. Maybe you’ve noticed your mood changes while watching or reading the news. Is news “bad” for you? How much is too much? What happens to our mental health when we consume news?
Afterwards, the guys answer a listener question about introverts coping with holiday social events.
00:00Intro03:24Article Review15:05News and Anecdotal Experiences00:00Healthy Diet and Managing Anxiety & Depression25:00Other Research on Watching News30:20Listener Question37:03Societal Favoritism Towards Extroversion47:49Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!
The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.
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Leaves are falling, seasons are changing, and Ingo and John decide to talk about Grief Counseling and Therapy. Grief is a complex series of emotions and cognitions that sometimes can impair a person’s life. The guys share their thoughts on what grief is, the stages of grief, types of grief, common difficulties with grief recovery, goals for […]
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The Halloween season is a good time to tap into the scary movie collection for most people not named John (he may get scared way too easily). Today the guys explore some research related to scary movies and their impacts on mental health. Do scary movies help people? Won’t they add more anxiety to an already anxious […]
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Trauma has become a mental health subject that everyone can relate to, but what exactly is psychological trauma? Ingo and John review different definitions of trauma, what they see in sessions, common features, and other opinions. John shares his “beef” with the mental health world. Send us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you […]
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Mass shootings are one of the biggest talking points in current American politics. Which factors play into people who commit mass shootings? Is it a mental health issue, or based on other issues? The guys review an article discussing possible explanations for the rise of mass shootings and share their opinions. Later, Ingo and John answer […]
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Unfortunately many people suffer from depression and for some it can be a stubborn condition to manage. Approximately one-third of all people with Major Depressive Disorder have treatment-resistant depression. Researchers have looked into a multitude of interventions to treat depression with varying levels of success. In today’s show, John and Ingo discuss a few interventions that have […]
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Have you gotten your serotonin boost today? No? That’s ok, because the relationship of serotonin with depression is not what most people think. Recent meta-analyses Moncrieff, Cooper, Stockmann, et al suggests that the neurotransmitter deficiency theory is not true. That is, the idea that a person with depression is ‘lacking’ a neurotransmitter is not the […]
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What is it to “attach” to someone? Is being co-dependent related to attachment? In today’s show, Ingo and John discuss attachment theory. Attachment begins with Bowlby, Ainsworth, and other psychologists who began researching how young children (and other animals) connect with their parents. The implications of these connections lead to how we connect to others as we […]
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The CDC, among other health organizations, have begun emphasizing the negative health effects from loneliness. Ingo and John review an article, research, and clinical experience for dealing with loneliness. In what ways has COVID impacted loneliness? What are the consequences of loneliness? Why do virtual meetings feel different from in person? During the listener question […]
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Today Ingo and John welcome their friend Trude Holli, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), to the show to discuss women’s sexuality. She specializes in working with couples and advocating for women’s health and interests. John and Ingo get some answers and even more questions about women. Trude shares some fantastic advice, including biological differences between […]
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Therapists come from a variety of backgrounds and have differing reasons as to why they dedicate themselves to the field. In today’s show, John and Ingo share why they became therapists. They also discuss what it takes to become a therapist and how important it is for the therapist to have had to face adversity. Send us […]
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Today John and Ingo review an article and answer a listener question. They discuss how teachers are especially struggling with COVID limitations, reporting worsening mental health. Teachers are leaving their jobs faster than prior to the pandemic. In this episode the guys discuss possible explanations for why teachers are struggling. With the listener question “What […]
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Exposure therapy sounds like something you might get arrested for. Rather, it is a legitimate method of reducing anxiety. Many people come to therapy saying they practice coping skills to manage anxiety, but find they do not help. This is because people often approach anxiety by trying to minimize the uncomfortable feelings rather than confront those feelings. Exposure […]
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Today the guys review an article from the CDC and answer a listener question asking “How Do I Manage Bipolar Disorder Without Medication?” . The Center for Disease Control recently published an article on the impacts of COVID-19 on youth mental health, which doesn’t look good. The study shows mental health issues are on the […]
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All individuals carry baggage from how they were raised. Oftentimes these are subjects addressed in therapy. There are times in therapy when the client projects their feelings and thoughts from past relationships onto the therapist; this is called transference. When the therapist projects their thoughts and feelings onto the client, the therapist is committing countertransference. Sigmund […]
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In today’s show the guys answer the question “How Do I Get My Partner Into Therapy?” and review an article from Well + Good asking, if when you are listening to others, you are being empathic or a people pleaser. Ingo and John discuss their views on empathy, problems with empathy, how it is used in therapy, […]
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In today’s show, the guys answer the burning question “What is Operant Conditioning ?”. As a part of behavioral psychology, it is often used in clinical psychology, but not as often discussed as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Behavioral psychologists aim to change behaviors rather than feelings or thoughts. Operant conditioning is using reinforcements and punishments as a way […]
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In today’s show, Ingo and John start by reviewing an article on how to beat the winter blues. They talk about what they have found helped them and their clients with winter blues, including exercise, cognitive behavioral conditioning, light therapy, cold therapy, and other interventions. The guys also discuss the difference between winter blues and […]
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Today the guys talk about Person Centered Therapy (PCT), also known as Client Centered Therapy or Rogerian Therapy. At this point, most people see counseling itself as ubiquitous with PCT without even knowing it. That is, the ideas that Carl Rogers founded, such as emphasizing empathy and unconditional positive regard, are now considered basic for practicing […]
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In today’s episode, Ingo and John ask the question, “Should taxpayers pay for prisoner’s mental health care? If so, who?” Certainly some prisoners would benefit from therapy, but who wouldn’t? What if therapists are manipulated by their clients in the prison system? Are there “bad” people out there? We share possible answers to these questions. […]
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When most people learn about psychology, they usually start with Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis. People often wonder about the difference between a therapist and friend and how therapists use theories to help people. One of those theoretical approaches is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In today’s show, we talk about CBT, including its history, philosophy, and […]
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While many try to find gratitude during Thanksgiving, Ingo and John talk about gratitude and other skills to improve happiness. The study of how people become happy is called “positive psychology,” and is growing in research every year. The guys also talk about the importance of mindfulness meditation, including personal experiences and why it can […]
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