Shrinking Shrinking

Dr. Elizabeth Foley and Dr. Tamara Soles
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Welcome to Shrinking Shrinking, the podcast where we break down the hit TV show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective.  We're two psychologists with a passion for pop culture and a dark and sometimes inappropriate sense of humor, so expect some laughs and expert insights as we dive deep into the world of therapy on the small screen.

Épisodes

  1. 08/05/2025

    Navigating Unreliable Narrators and the Craftiness of Grief

    Welcome back to Shrinking Shrinking! Join therapists Liz and Tamara as they break down Episode 3 of the hit TV show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective.  This episode explores hilarious moments like Allan's "Don't Eat My Fries" date disaster, and delves into crucial therapy concepts like the unreliable narrator – discussing how therapists balance believing clients with spotting the BS. Tune in as they analyze the show's portrayal of the fascinating "15 Minutes of Sadness" technique used by Paul, Alice, and Jimmy, and unpack the nuanced depiction of grief beyond death, including loss of functioning. They also discuss the episode's character development and dissect the show's portrayal of Jimmy's wildly inappropriate therapist-client boundary blurring. Plus, hear their take on the pressure therapists face not to cancel sessions, even when they are distracted or need to pee really badly! It's a discussion that highlights the challenges therapists struggle with. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining breakdown of Episode 3 – listen now!

    34 min

  2. 15/09/2023

    Fortress of Solitude- Jimmy Gets a Houseguest

    Episode 2 of Shrinking gives us a deeper look at the characters, their struggles and their (maladaptive?) coping skills. Psychologists Liz and Tamara dive into Paul's fortress of solitude and his tender relationship with Alice, the hilarious and poignant addition of toxic "human Zoloft" Brian, and Jimmy's need to accelerate his client's progress to compensate for his own stuckness.

    44 min

  3. 09/08/2023

    Coin Flip- Boundaries, Ethics and a Psychological Vigilante

    Should therapists tell their clients what to do? Is Jimmy a psychological vigilante? At what point do you report another therapist for unethical behavior? How much self-disclosure is appropriate?  Join psychologists Dr. Elizabeth Foley and Dr. Tamara Soles as they break down episode 1 of Shrinking and tackle these questions and more with clinical insight, self-reflection and a whole lot of levity.

    39 min

  4. 08/08/2023

    Shrinking Shrinking Coming Soon

    Coming soon! A podcast where two therapists break down the hit tv show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective.  Subscribe to hear our expert take on the Emmy-nominated show Shrinking starring Jason Segel, Jessica Williams and Harrison Ford!

    28 s
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À propos

Welcome to Shrinking Shrinking, the podcast where we break down the hit TV show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective.  We're two psychologists with a passion for pop culture and a dark and sometimes inappropriate sense of humor, so expect some laughs and expert insights as we dive deep into the world of therapy on the small screen.

Informations

  • Création
    Dr. Elizabeth Foley and Dr. Tamara Soles
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    4
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Shrinking Shrinking
  • Site web de l’émission
    Shrinking Shrinking