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Head Shrink Inc.
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Episodes
- Head Shrink Inc.
Five Signs Your Relationship Is Dying
Send me a question or comment We talk through the quiet ways partners drift from connection into coexistence, and how to tell the difference between a hard…
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Five Practical Ways To Show Up For Kids And Partners
Send me a question or comment We share five practical ways to be emotionally available with your kids and your partner, based on what we see repeatedly in work…
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How To Handle A Challenging Mother-In-Law With Respect And Boundaries
Send me a question or comment Mother-in-law conflict can hijack a marriage faster than almost anything, and it often starts with a misunderstanding about…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained
Send me a question or comment Seasonal affective disorder can look like “winter just makes me miserable,” but it is a real, diagnosable pattern with practical…
Head Shrink Inc.The Subtle Signs Of Toxic Relationships And What To Do Next
Send me a question or comment We break down what “toxic” looks like in real relationships and why it can feel subtle until you notice the pattern. We lay out…
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A Custody Evaluator Explains Why Reunification Can Go Wrong
Send me a question or comment Family court can turn your private life into a public argument, and the people asked to “sort it out” are often working inside…
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What If “Being Nice” Is Hurting Your Child?
Send me a question or comment Your kid argues about rules, ignores chores, and acts like boundaries are the enemy, but what if the real problem is that the…
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Stop Waiting For A Better Relationship
Send me a question or comment You can be in a relationship that looks stable from the outside and still feel quietly stuck on the inside. That limbo is the…
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What If People Pleasing Is Fear In Disguise
Send me a question or comment People pleasing can sound harmless, even admirable, until you notice the cost: constant pressure to perform, fear of…
Head Shrink Inc.Five Practical Ways To Ease Into Fall
Send me a question or comment Fall arrives fast, so we walk through five concrete ways we make the seasonal transition feel calmer and more intentional. We…
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Twelve Dating Tips For Healthier Relationships Part Two
Send me a question or comment We finish part two of Doc David’s dating tips by naming the warning signs that quietly turn into painful marriage problems later…
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Six Practical Dating Tips That Prevent Regret
Send me a question or comment We share six dating tips that help you spot problems early and make choices with clear eyes instead of pure emotion. We talk…
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How Emotional Intelligence Breaks The Blame Cycle In Relationships
Send me a question or comment The most toxic sentence in an argument might be only four words: “Well, you do.” When we answer a complaint with a…
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Five Clear Signs Of Emotional Immaturity
Send me a question or comment A fragile ego can turn a simple conversation into a fight, a marriage into a minefield, or a parent-child relationship into years…
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A Conversation About Forgiveness That Changes Families with Peter Anderson LMFT
Send me a question or comment We talk with LMFT Peter Anderson about the winding path that leads him from acting school and depression to seminary, languages…
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Parasocial Relationships 101
Send me a question or comment We break down parasocial relationships and why they feel so real even when the connection is one-sided. We talk through the good…
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When Family Loyalty Becomes A Weapon
Send me a question or comment We sit down with John and Ashley to trace how a devout, image-driven family culture turns love into compliance and turns honest…
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Alienated Mother reconciles with daughter
Send me a question or comment I had the opportunity to speak with Sunday. She was a single working mother raising her daughter. Sunday's mother began to…
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Why do I stay in the middle?
Send me a question or comment Some accuse me of taking sides (I try not to). I want people to understand why taking a side is generally not useful in my goal…
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Hello, It's me again
Send me a question or comment I used to podcast all the time. I've been away unintentionally for a year. I thought I would get back into it so here we go…
Head Shrink Inc.coparenting queens
Send me a question or comment Interviewed a mom and bio mom who are best friends. If you're divorced this is potentially a good goal to have. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Don't cut off your family
Send me a question or comment The election is over and now you want to cut your family off? Don't do it. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Enmeshed realtionships are not where it's at
Send me a question or comment Enmeshed parental relationships are not a good idea. Don't pressure your kids with your emotional turmoil Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.There is a battle taking place inside of you
Send me a question or comment Have you ever been able to name the internal struggle that goes on inside of you. There is a young self and adult self that…
Head Shrink Inc.Don't be comfortable
Send me a question or comment Do you challenge yourself in all areas? I try to, but am definitely not succesful at it. Don't value comfort over discomfort Doc…
Head Shrink Inc.Talk to someone
Send me a question or comment I tell people all the time, therapy is just a conversation. There is no magic that happens. Sometimes people just need a place to…
Head Shrink Inc.Teach your kid this one thing
Send me a question or comment If you're not teaching your kiddo about empathy, you should stop what your doing and start doing it now! Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Some tips to make the season more enjoyable
Send me a question or comment Does this time of year stress you out? Here are some ideas that could be useful in keeping you less stressed. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Comfort vs Discomfort
Send me a question or comment People usually value comfort. This has potentially damaging ramifications for relationships and life. What do you tend to choose?…
Head Shrink Inc.Get rid of the takers in your life!
Send me a question or comment Do you have people in your life that just take and take. These are the people that you need to get rid of. If you don't, your…
Head Shrink Inc.Pro-tips for making an appt
Send me a question or comment Ever try to make n appt with a booked up therapist or doctor? Here are some ways to possibly get in sooner. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.3 things to steer clear of when you parent
Send me a question or comment Parenting is difficult. Making sure you get to your childs heart is very important. Are you doing it or are you ignoring their…
Head Shrink Inc.I am a con man
Send me a question or comment I got an email stating that I was a conman because what the client wanted to happen didn't happen. Relationships aren't easy and…
Head Shrink Inc.PTSD and your teen
Send me a question or comment Covid has created a unique situation, where your kiddo could more likely be suffering from mental health issues. PTSD is…
Head Shrink Inc.The Great unfriending of 2022
Send me a question or comment Social media is horrible. Why do you still tolerate bad behavior from people that you follow on Social media. Be brave and…
Head Shrink Inc.SAD...what is it and what can you do about it?
Send me a question or commentSAD impacts adults during the winter months. Do you have it? If so there is something you can do about it!Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Relationships and Holidays
Send me a question or comment It's that time of year again. What are you doing to make sure that your holidays are enjoyable? Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.The 3 C's of good parents
Send me a question or comment If you think you're doing pretty good as a parent, are you using the 3 c's? Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Are you being refined?
Send me a question or comment If you are in any kind of relationship, you are being refined. The question is what do you do with being refined....embrace it or…
Head Shrink Inc.How do you deal with difficult relationships?
Send me a question or comment Are you open handed or close-fisted towards people. The answer will show how emotionally intelligent you may be. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Gaslighting...how to recognize it and what to do
Send me a question or comment Do you know a gas lighter? What have you done about it. It can be a hard relationship to get out of. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Kids crave consistency
Send me a question or commentDId you know that your kiddo craves you being consistent? It's hard, but they want you to be consistent so badly! Are you able to…
Head Shrink Inc.Peace on Earth Good will to all people
Send me a question or comment Are you promoting peace on earth or preventing it? Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.You need to be safe
Send me a question or comment A bit more serious of a topic. I talk about abuse. What kinds and what to do about it. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Who are the toxic peope in your life?
Send me a question or commentToxic people are everywhere. I will give you some ideas on how to identify them. You may already know who they are in your life…
Head Shrink Inc.5 reasons premarital counseling could change your marriage
Send me a question or comment 5 reasons why you should consider premarital counseling. Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Guest interview: Petty Christian memes
Send me a question or comment I like to do memes related to mental health. Petty was one of the meme pages that first inspired me to start doing my own memes…
Head Shrink Inc.Special guest: Tony Mcmath
Send me a question or comment This conversation was important for me to have. I highly value and respect this man. He has some good things to say on current…
Head Shrink Inc.Interview with Dr. Pepper Schwartz
Send me a question or comment Starting off a new segment. I am going to interview people I think are interesting and can give some insight to you my listeners…
Head Shrink Inc.Put a little "spice" into your relationship
Send me a question or comment If you use this "spice" in your arguments you can't go wrong! Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Some coronavirus relationships tips
Send me a question or comment 2 therapists talk about what to do while staying home dring covid. Listen in! Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Quarantine Stress-interview with Bill ALexander
Send me a question or comment I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Bill Alexander. We talked about stress when you're stuck at home with your loved ones…
Head Shrink Inc.The CORONA
Send me a question or comment Talking about a few things today. Social responsibility and schedules for your kids. Comments? l Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Stop doing this to your partner
Send me a question or commentHow we communicate and own things in our relationships can make a huge difference in them. The more you can look at your own…
Head Shrink Inc.Want to be more attractive this year?
Send me a question or comment There is one thing that will make you more attractive this year. It's not plastic surgery and has nothing to do with your looks…
Head Shrink Inc.Traditions and why they are important
Send me a question or comment What are traditions? Why are they important? Head over to my Facebook page and let me know what your traditions are Doc David
Head Shrink Inc.Who are you texting so much?
Send me a question or comment Are you texting someone other than your partner a lot? If so you could end up being a cliche. Hopefully, you don't end up a…
Head Shrink Inc.Want to communicate better? Try these 2 steps out
Send me a question or comment In my new book I talk about 4 steps that build on one another to have better communication. In this episode I talk about 2 of the…
Head Shrink Inc.How to know if your teen will launch well
Send me a question or comment We parents often worry our kids won't launch well. Here are some thoughts about how to know if they will launch well or not. Doc…
Head Shrink Inc.3 C's of parenting
Send me a question or comment Here are 3 things you can pay attention to as you parent. Care Consistency Conseqences. Doc David