Shrinking the Issues: Recent Episodes
Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Dr. Dion Metzger
Welcome to Shrinking the Issues where we help you navigate life to find your happy. How...by tackling real topics with science, compassion, and lots of laughter.
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to parent proudly with less guilt and how to stay away from parent shaming. They discussed screen time, using hired help, engaging in self-care and bringing more joy to the home as ways reduce the guilt and increase positive feelings. They also discussed how the negative feelings as a parents can trickle down to the kids and why the healthiest parents are happiest parents, which sometimes takes a village.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss imposter syndrome and how doubting ourselves and our abilities gets in the way of our joy and success. They discussed some of the factors that lead to this problem, including upbringing, self-esteem, and perfectionistic tendencies. Guests shared some of their experiences with the feeling of being an imposer ob the job and how they overcame it to find their confidence in the workplace.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the power of forgiveness, both forgiving the people in your life and how you forgive yourself so raw emotions don't keep you ruminating and stuck. Guests shared some of their own life experiences that led to moments of forgiveness, how to do this without lingering feelings of regret, and how getting that apology is not necessary to make the decision to move on.
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In this episode, the hosts highlighted common bad habits that can destroy happiness and they discuss decisions and actions to reduce the bad habits in your life, including setting limits with toxic people who complain too much. Guests shared some of their own habits that get them stuck, which led to discussions about the importance saying NO to bad habits and why enjoying other people's happiness can reduce your own bad habit of jealousy.
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In this episode, the hosts tackle breakups and what advice you would give your former self to move beyond heartbreak. They discussed self-care, forgiveness, love languages, and the uncertainty of closure. Guests brought up the challenges of being the fixer in the relationship and how to not overstay your welcome in a relationship.
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Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In this live show, the hosts discuss some of the most commonly reported fears, how to tell the difference between every day fears, medical issues, and those anxiety symptoms actually might need treatment from a mental health professional. Callers asked about imposter syndrome, living in fear of success and failure, and reacting with fear to various distressing objects or visuals, called phobias.
As always, If you or someone is is need, here are the resources discussed in the show and and more for those struggling with anxiety:
Made of Millions-OCD Resources
Natasha Daniels, LCSW Youtube Channel (for anxiety and OCD in children and parents)
Anxiety Depression Association of America
International OCD Foundation
Selective Mutism Association
Riley's Wish Foundation (for those with anxiety and co-occuring substance abuse)
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For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In our newest format (Live call-in show podcast), the hosts discussed various "aha" realizations that impact all of us and our mental health, including changes in every day behaviors such as sleep and structure in the home. They discussed the impacts of quarantine on romantic and family relationships and the positive impact of expanding telehealth services for everyone in need, increasing the accessibility and availability of treatment providers. Callers raised issued related to self-care and making necessary changes when you realize you are in a toxic situation and that we all need to "tweak" our lives when a change is needed.
If you or someone is in need, here are the resources discussed in the show:
Get immediate help in a crisis:
-Call 911
-Disaster Distress Helpline : 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish),
or text TalkWithUs for English or Hablanos for Spanish to 66746.
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for
English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat .
-National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-7233 or text
LOVEIS to 22522
-National Child Abuse Hotline : 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or
text 1-800-422-4453
-National Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online
Chat
-The Eldercare Locator : 1-800-677-1116
Veteran’s Crisis Line : 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or
text: 8388255
For substance abuse resources:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline : 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and TTY 1-
800-487-4889
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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In this episode, we discuss how to find a therapist that is right for you based on several factors, such as personal preferences, the problem areas you are concerned about, or when there's a specific kind of therapy you should be looking for based on the science of psychotherapy. We explore many questions asked by therapy seekers, such as "How do I know if my therapist is a good fit,” “I want to start therapy but how do I find a therapist," and one of the most common, “I had an awful therapy session once, should I give it another try?” Regardless of which therapist you choose, we believe in the power and effectiveness of therapy and hope that if you are in need, you find someone to help you become an agent of change to find your happiness.
Psychologytoday.com
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Anxiety Depression Association of America
International OCD Foundation
American Psychological Association
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent actions corporations are taking in response to BLM initiatives, the positive psychological impact of recent supreme court rulings, and how the psychology of oppression demoralizes those who have been marginalized. The hosts also discuss the emotional impact of witnessing killings on the daily news cycle and they offer guidance on self care for anyone feeling depressed or traumatized by being exposed to so much violence.
Trauma and Anxiety Online resources:
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Anxiety Depression Association of America
International OCD Foundation
American Psychological Association
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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To learn more about the hosts, visit:
Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In this episode, the positive and negative impact of social media is explored along with its impact our mental health. The hosts discuss the need for caution when personal disclosures are shared on social media and how, even the best intentions, this can backfire when it is met with cyberbullying. The hosts talk about how our brains easily gravitate towards negative content and how this gets exploited within the space of social media. Identifying legitimate online mental health resources is also discussed in this podcast, with links below to specific ones highlighted in this episode.
Natasha Daniels, LCSW AT Parenting Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoDSSCePQ6xkbi2FJNm9kA
US Commercial Airline Crash Data:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/13/colgan-air-crash-10-years-ago-reshaped-us-aviation-safety.html
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In this episode, we discuss encouraging changes our hosts have witnessed in the last two weeks as a result of local, national, and global movements to address the continued violence specifically targeting those in the black community. We discuss the impact of riots, press conferences, and public figures speaking up and the shift we are beginning to see in efforts targeting more clear anti-racist initiatives. Within this discussion, the hosts highlight specific efforts anyone can take to create dialogue, take action, and unite, so we can all put an end to the silence, silence that undeniably contributes to a systemically racist culture.
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In this episode, we offer a valuable "behind the scenes" perspective from our psychiatrist about medication decision-making for anxiety treatment along with tried and true actions family members should consider when supporting someone in the throws of intense anxiety. This episode highlights the importance of science behind current anxiety treatment as well as the overall goals to consider when trying to beat your own anxiety, such as "learning to be ok not being ok" and embracing fear as a normal body response to safe, but challenging moments.
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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To learn more about the hosts, visit:
Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In light of the recent shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Dr. Spitalnick and Dr. Metzger have an open dialogue about racial targeting. They examine how the use of video and social media has magnified accountability and advocacy. As parents, they also candidly discuss their concerns about how this impacts the younger generation. Sharing their collective perspectives as a white male and black female, Dr. Spitalnick and Dr. Metzger discuss how we can move forward...united.
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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To learn more about the hosts, visit:
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Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In Episode 2, the hosts talk about the many ways COVID-19 has impacted individuals, families, and those specifically with mental health struggles. They address the pressures on parents to keep up with their obligations and how to take back control of their homes by being kinder to themselves and more flexible with their children. Missed milestones, missed experiences, and other forms of loss and grief during COVID-19 are explored as are the many ways people are overcoming these difficult moments. Stress eating during COVID-19 is discussed and how we need to be better equipped to deal with the body's common cravings when we are stressed. Through all of this, the hosts bring the focus back to positives that have come out of this COVID-19 era, positives that may be hard to find but that are so very important to share with each other.
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
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Dr. Dion Metzger bio
In this pilot episode of Shrinking the Issues, our hosts Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Dr. Dion Metzger share a little about their professional relationship and roles as shrinks, their motivation to do a mental health podcast together after knowing each other for almost 15 years, and what listeners can expect to hear in future episodes. This podcast will help you navigate life to find your happy. How..by tackling real topics with science, compassion, and lots of laughter. Our goal with this podcast each and every episode is "to make tomorrow...a little bit easier."
For more information about our podcast, go to: www.shrinkingtheissues.com
Like and follow us on Facebook @ ShrinkingtheIssues or on IG @ ShrinkingtheIssues
To learn more about the hosts, visit:
Dr. Josh Spitalnick bio
Dr. Dion Metzger bio