Shrinks on Third

Shrinks on Third
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Progressive intersectional feminist podcast exploring psychology and social justice. Co-hosted by psychologists Cindy Ariel and Julie Mayer.

  1. 07/08/2025

    Trapped and Helpless

    The one in which we delve into what it takes to survive in situations in which one is trapped and helpless. We focus today on the group of young boys who were trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand for over 2 weeks. Their survival tells us a lot about the power of community and positive thinking, among other things.

    10 min

  2. 06/17/2025

    Taken Away

    The first in our new series of episodes that cover Social Justice and Psychology in challenging times. In this episode we talk about the psychologically traumatizing effects of having someone you love suddenly taken away.

    11 min

  3. 05/13/2025

    Munchausen's

    The one in which we delve deeper into faking illnesses and the issues of Munchausen's aka Factitious Disorder - a mental health disorder in which someone fakes their own (or someone else's) serious illness sometimes to a point of serious but unecessary surgeries on limbs and organs.

    16 min

  4. 04/29/2025

    Malingering

    The one in which we look into the act and causes of Malingering - pretending to be sick for some monetary gain or another benefit like getting out of school or work.

    15 min

  5. 04/15/2025

    Adult ADHD

    The one in which we explain the current adult diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Differences along with its manifestations and the many ways it impacts people in adulthood.

    26 min

  6. 04/01/2025

    Sociopathy

    The one in which we dive into what it means to be a Sociopath - alternatively known more clinically as someone with Anti Social Personality Disorder. We also distinguish between sociopaths and psychopaths - both of whom are uncaring and can be quite scary in different ways.

    13 min

  7. 03/04/2025

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    The one in which we discuss the intense thoughts, flashbacks and troublesome memories people can suffer after trauma- and the many other sign and symptoms of PTSD.

    22 min

  8. 02/18/2025

    Paranoia

    The one in which we ponder whether or not people are talking about us behind our backs or are in some way out to get us?!

    24 min
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About

Progressive intersectional feminist podcast exploring psychology and social justice. Co-hosted by psychologists Cindy Ariel and Julie Mayer.

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  • Creator
    Shrinks on Third
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Shrinks on Third