Shrink Space

Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.
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Shrink Space

Join Dr. Rob Patterson and Dr. David Colarossi, two friends and psychologists, as they explore the intricacies of the human mind with humor, heart, and a side of friendly banter. In each episode, they debate key psychological concepts, shedding light on the fascinating principles that shape our everyday lives. From unraveling the mysteries of human behavior to diving into the latest research—or just having a good laugh along the way—Shrink Space is your go-to podcast for a lively mix of insights, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs that will make you think twice about what makes us tick.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Shrink Space Ep. 9 | The Psychology behind Cults

    What makes a good cult leader? Why would anyone join a cult? In today's episode, Rob and Dave take a deep dive into the underlying psychological mechanisms that create cults. If you'd like to see more Shrink Space content, be sure to like this video and subscribe to this channel

    47 min

  2. OCT 22

    Shrink Space Ep. 8 | The Power of Self Righteousness

    You know that feeling - when you are 'so right' about something? In this episode Rob and David discuss benefits and pitfalls of feeling like you have the moral and intellectual high ground. If you'd like to see more Shrink Space content, be sure to like this video and subscribe to this channel

    36 min

  3. OCT 15

    Shrink Space Ep. 7 | What is more important - Impact or Intent?

    Today on the show, Dave and Rob, discuss the popular axiom that in social exchanges Impact is more important than Intent.

    55 min

  4. OCT 8

    Shrink Space Ep. 6 | Are some conspiracy theories real?

    Today on the show, Dave and Rob, dive into conspiracy theories. You know, tin foil hats, lizard people, the whole 9 yards. Except not every conspiracy theory has turned out to be crazy. And not every conspiracy theorist is crazy either. Today we go deep down the rabbit hole to show you. If you'd like to see more Shrink Space content, be sure to like this video and subscribe to this channel

    50 min

  5. OCT 1

    Shrink Space Ep. 5 | Are you the A-hole?

    Are you an A-hole? What makes someone an A-hole? And at what point do they cross the line from a pretentious douche bag/ narcissist to an asshole? Is it something that people choose? Or is it something that is an innate part of the psyche? This week Dave and Rob dive in to the weeds on this one, and they go deep into the nuances around "assholes" and whether or not you may be one. For more Shrink Space content, be sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a review!

    51 min

  6. SEP 24

    Shrink Space Ep. 4 | Two Psychologists React to DIDDY - Is being a psychopath adaptive?

    Rob and Dave share Discuss Diddy and the implications of being diagnosed with Anti Social Personality Disorder For more Shrink Space content, be sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a review! Reach out with questions/Feedback: ShrinkSpaceShow@gmail.com Subscribe on YouTube @ShrinkSpace Follow us on Social Media Facebook @ShrinkSpaceShow Instagram @ShrinkSpaceShow TikTok @ShrinkSpaceShow

    29 min

  7. SEP 15

    Shrink Space Ep. 3 | Two Psychologists React to the DEBATE - Naïve Realism

    Rob and Dave share their reactions to the Presidential Debate, and discuss the psychological concept of Naïve Realism. For more Shrink Space content, be sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a review! Reach out with questions/Feedback: ShrinkSpaceShow@gmail.com Subscribe on YouTube @ShrinkSpace  Follow us on Social Media Facebook @ShrinkSpaceShow Instagram @ShrinkSpaceShow TikTok @ShrinkSpaceShow

    33 min

  8. SEP 10

    Shrink Space Ep. 2 | Are soul mates real?

    On this weeks episode of Shrink Space, Rob and Dave dive into an age old debate: are soul mates real? We would all like to believe so. We would all like to believe in our one true love. But is it that simple? Could we possibly be compatible with more than one person? What are the factors that play into this? What would happen if our current "soul mate" passed on? Would we move on? All of this and more! If you'd like to see more Shrink Space, make sure to like this episode and subscribe to the channel!

    49 min

  9. SEP 5

    Shrink Space Ep. 1 | Let's talk about power, and why people won't give it up

    Today, Rob and Dave talk about power, and why some people just can't let go. From athletes who refuse to retire, to politicians who refuse to step down, to your grandma who needs to turn in those car keys, we all see examples of power in our lives and people who don't want to give it up. Rob and Dave take a deep dive to cover all of this and more. If you want to see more of Shrink Space, be sure to like this video and subscribe to this channel!

    43 min
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About

Join Dr. Rob Patterson and Dr. David Colarossi, two friends and psychologists, as they explore the intricacies of the human mind with humor, heart, and a side of friendly banter. In each episode, they debate key psychological concepts, shedding light on the fascinating principles that shape our everyday lives. From unraveling the mysteries of human behavior to diving into the latest research—or just having a good laugh along the way—Shrink Space is your go-to podcast for a lively mix of insights, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs that will make you think twice about what makes us tick.

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  • Creator
    Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.
  • Show Website
    Shrink Space

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