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Self Care
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Imposter Syndrome
Adulthood
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Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT, owners and co-founders of The Therapy Group (@thetherapygrp), bring you the ShrinkChicks Podcast. ShrinkChicks is on a mission to make therapy and therapeutic topics more relatable and accessible. Each Monday, Emmalee and Jen will explore different mental health topics and invite you to sit in on their insight, humor, and knowledge, leaving the psyc... more

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen continue their storytelling series where notable guests share the real emotional journey behind their success. Today’s guest is Nicole Pellegrino, content creator and host of the Long Story Short with Nicole Pell... more

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen explore grief; not just the kind that follows death, but the many forms of loss that shape our lives. From pregnancy loss to complicated family relationships to the life you imagined but didn’t get, grief can sur... more

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen are joined by trauma therapist, parenting educator, and cycle-breaking advocate Maggie Nick (AKA Maggie with Perspectacles) to talk about the hidden cost of being the “good kid.” Maggie shares her own story of gr... more

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen wrap up their trauma response mini-series with a deep dive into the fawn response, the often-overlooked survival strategy rooted in people-pleasing and conflict avoidance. While many people are familiar with figh... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Nick
Parenting with Perspectacles, trauma therapist, and author of Good Kids
Self-owned brand; Camp Loveable
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Being the “Good Kid” with Maggie Nick
Cameron Rogers
A content creator focusing on motherhood and mental health.
Episode: Cameron Rogers on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Motivation
Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Licensed clinical psychologist, adjunct professor at Northwestern University, author and host of the podcast, Reimagining Love.
Northwestern University
Episode: Reimagining Healthy Relationships
Johanna Kulp
Licensed therapist, speaker, and body image specialist dedicated to helping individuals break free from diet culture.
Episode: Breaking Free from Diet Culture
Carol DeMarco
Dynamic speaker who blends professional expertise with real-life experience to empower resilience and growth.
Episode: What Resilience Really Looks Like
Nikki Cox
A guest and co-host on the podcast who shares her insights on burnout.
Episode: What Do We Do About Burnout?
Allison Raskin
New York Times bestselling author, relationship coach, and mental health advocate.
Episode: Why Is Dating So Terrible?
Alegra Kastens
Founder of the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders, and a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD.
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Episode: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Terri Cole
Licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, and global expert in relationships and empowerment
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Episode: What is High Functioning Codependency?

Hosts

Emmalee Bierly
Co-founder and licensed marriage and family therapist, co-host of the podcast, focusing on making mental health relatable and accessible.
Jennifer Chaiken
Co-founder and licensed marriage and family therapist, co-host of the podcast, dedicated to making therapy more accessible and engaging.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • So Helpful

    Love listening to this pod. I learn so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinksBeach
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the show… but

    So many ads lately 🥴

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AbbyJo817
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting and fun!

    Jennifer and Emmalee are so fun to listen to. I love their friendship and their take on mental health and relationship topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizsink
    United States7 months ago
  • Perfect Find

    So I started the show “The Bear” yesterday. It was very intense so it raised my anxiety a bit and it was hard to turn off because it was so good. I forced myself to lay down and listen to my podcast. I listen to the same true crime one every single night but tonight felt different. Watching The Bear made me feel like I needed to check in with my mental so I searched therapy and found this. I started on most recent which was season 7 ep 27 and it’s sooooo good! I’m relating and feel myself drifti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandy1234543
    United States9 months ago
  • Obsessed

    As a new therapist, I enjoy this podcast so much!!!! Have you guys done an episode for therapists?? Like imposter syndrome, your fave one-liners, overall struggles / wins of being therapists. Would absolutely love that!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam23356
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners express concerns about lengthy intros and advertisement breaks, but they acknowledge the quality of content when it begins.
Many find the discussions both insightful and validating, significantly aiding in their personal journeys.
The hosts are praised for their dynamic chemistry, creating a friendly and engaging listening environment.
Overall, there's a strong sense of community and support among the audience, with many feeling heard and understood.
Listeners appreciate the humor and relatability of the hosts, making complex mental health topics accessible.

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Trauma Responses: Understanding The Flight Response
Q: Can you explain how flight relates to avoiding difficult conversations?
Flight often shows up as leaving the discussion, scrolling, or changing the subject to avoid discomfort. It's about survival signaling rather than a lack of care, and recognizing this can help you choose a more constructive way to stay present.
Cameron Rogers on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Motivation
Q: Did your relationship to your job change after becoming a mom?
Yes, it shifted significantly; I became more passionate about motherhood and what I share, focusing on the impact of my content.
Trauma Responses: Understanding The Freeze Response
Q: Can you talk about coming out of the freeze response when in an unsafe relationship?
It can protect you, but being in an unsafe relationship may require getting support and finding safe people to talk to.
Trauma Responses: Understanding The Freeze Response
Q: What is the survival mechanism behind freezing?
The freeze response is a nervous system state where the body hits survival breaks, causing a shutdown.
“Ready” Is Not a Feeling
Q: Is it normal to feel anxious about making decisions?
Yes, many people feel anxious about making decisions and it's important to recognize that feeling and work through it by building confidence in past decisions.

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The discussions center around making mental health topics more relatable and accessible, often incorporating humor and personal anecdotes. Key themes include understanding trauma responses, the dynamics of healthy relationships, and the intricacies of navigating everyday life through a psychological lens. The hosts, both licensed therapists, aim to demystify therapy practices and encourage self-exploration and emotional well-being. Episodes often feature expert guests, enhancing the breadth of knowledge offered while maintaining an inviting atmosphere for listeners to connect with the content personally.

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ShrinkChicks launched 6 years ago and published 308 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on ShrinkChicks include:

1. Maggie Nick
2. Cameron Rogers
3. Dr. Alexandra Solomon
4. Johanna Kulp
5. Carol DeMarco
6. Nikki Cox
7. Allison Raskin
8. Alegra Kastens

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