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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 dive into mental load, parental burnout, and what it means to be the default parent. They explore the invisible work of running a family, from anticipating everyone’s needs to remembering, planning, and making su... more

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen are bringing you a full episode of Dear Em & Jen listener questions, diving into topics from career setbacks and complicated relationships to divorce, family tension, and trying to conceive after sexual trauma. T... more

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen dive into the difference between feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated, and what’s actually happening in your nervous system when everything suddenly feels like too much. They explore why some people become over... more

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This week on ShrinkChicks, we’re talking about sex, baby, and why everyone seems to be having less of it. The “sex recession” is a real thing, and Em and Jen are exploring how stress, lack of sleep, work, social media, and the constant stream of bad ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Blanche
Licensed clinical social worker; co-founder and chief clinical officer of Ethos Treatment
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Episode: Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection with Mike Blanche
Nedra Tawwab
Licensed therapist, New York Times bestselling author and relationship and boundaries expert
Author of Consider This
Episode: Rewind: Boundaries with Emotionally Immature People
Keltie McGuire
Host of The Kids or Childfree Podcast; clarity coach who helps people decide parenthood vs childfree life
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Episode: Kids or Childfree: How to Decide What’s Right for You with Keltie Maguire
Alex Siegel
Guest speaker, provided insights during the episode
Episode: When to Go No Contact: Boundaries vs. Cutting Someone Off
Nicole Pellegrino
Content creator and mom, online presence
Self/Long Story Short with Nicole Pellegrino
Episode: Nicole Pellegrino on Becoming a Mom, Grieving a Mom, and Mental Health
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

Hosts

Emmalee Bierly
Host of ShrinkChicks; licensed marriage and family therapist; co-founder of The Therapy Group
Jennifer Chaiken
Co-host of ShrinkChicks; licensed marriage and family therapist; co-founder of The Therapy Group

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Exceptional

    Thank you, for W.A.I.T? I am someone who has issues with being “heard”. I easily fluctuate between extremes of talking to much, ADHD brain ramblings, or the feeling that no one’s cares I should be quiet. I really loved the easy acronym of Why Am I Talking? In the episode about knowing when to talk and when to be quiet.

    Thank you so much for continued advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maverick cook
    United States3 months ago
  • ADSSS - no longer worth a listen

    Okay so I started listening a couple years ago and so far it was okay I don’t mind when they talk about trivial things because they’re charming but OMG 70% of the show is ads. I skip through them sometimes and I swear there was once that it was like 3 minutes of ads and still I had to keep skipping.

    I get that they have to make money somehow but I’d listen to the radio if I wanted to hear this much nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thaliac16
    United States6 months ago
  • So ANNOYING

    There’s about 10% counseling info and 90% blah blah blah & ads. Not worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ISpankEm
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiring, practical and empowering!

    Real tools for real change! Jen, Em, and their guests are the besties in your back pocket who remind you of your potential!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KymCoco
    United States8 months ago
  • So Helpful

    Love listening to this pod. I learn so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinksBeach
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, guests and hosts are praised for practical therapy insights and relatable humor.
Listeners highlight the authentic host dynamic and clear relationship guidance.

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Dear Em & Jen: Real-Life Advice on Love, Loss, and Family
Q: How can I enjoy trying to conceive and feel hopeful while also caring for the parts of me affected by sexual assault?
The hosts recommend centering pleasure, communicating openly with a partner, and finding ways to make sex feel more comfortable and consensual, while acknowledging the pressure of a limited conception window and the varied effects of sexual assault.
Dear Em & Jen: Real-Life Advice on Love, Loss, and Family
Q: How did you build your group practice, and what would you recommend to a therapist who feels they made a mistake bringing on a clinician?
The hosts describe learning through mistakes, seeking help and community, clarifying the practice's values, and recognizing that a poor fit may mean a hire was not right for the practice. They also recommend separating business setbacks from personal failure.
Overwhelmed vs. Overstimulated: What Your Nervous System Is Actually Telling You
Q: What kinds of things can I do in the moment when I am on the verge of a panic attack?
They explain that fighting the panic can make it feel stronger, and suggest allowing the experience, remembering that it will pass, and seeking therapeutic support when panic is pervasive or difficult to manage.
Overwhelmed vs. Overstimulated: What Your Nervous System Is Actually Telling You
Q: How do I cope with a job that causes overwhelm and overstimulation on a daily basis?
The hosts recommend building brief recovery breaks into the day, such as a quiet 90 seconds, a short walk, or a classroom brain break, and identifying restorative routines that fit the job.
The Sex Recession: Why Everyone's Too Stressed for Intimacy
Q: My partner no longer wants to have sex and is content with having no sex drive. What do I do?
They say one partner's distress makes the issue relevant to the relationship, even if the other partner is content. They recommend ongoing communication about the importance of sex and exploring different forms of intimacy rather than treating sex as a single, fixed activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ShrinkChicks

What is ShrinkChicks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two licensed therapists host practical, accessible conversations about mental health, relationships, and everyday life. Episodes blend evidence-based strategies (like DBT, ACT, Gottman concepts, and boundaries) with relatable stories, humor, and listener questions. Sponsorships and product reads are interwoven, but the core focus remains on actionable guidance for personal growth, parenting, and navigating relationships. The show stands out for its warm dynamic between co-hosts and emphasis on applying therapy concepts to real-life situations, making complex ideas approachable for both lay listeners and professionals.

Noteworthy angles include the hosts' commitment to normalizing therapy, frank discussions about staying or leaving relation... more

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2. Nedra Tawwab
3. Keltie McGuire
4. Alex Siegel
5. Nicole Pellegrino
6. Maggie Nick
7. Cameron Rogers
8. Dr. Alexandra Solomon

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