The one in which we talk about the vegan option and how it can be a really healthy one for people who choose it. 

The one in which we delve into the monopoly of the publishing empire and its impact on what books and authors and ideas we get to read.

The one in which we explore the way workers are treated in the garment industry - people who make the clothes we wear often work in unfair and sometimes inhumane conditions. 

The one in which we explore the many ways that fake news has infiltrated our world and how to inoculate ourselves against it.

The one in which we explore the many ways people are trying to censor education and learning for all of us, especially our youth. 

The one in which we talk about the 5 important rights given to us in the First Amendment to the Constitution, as we highlight Free Speech. 

The one in which we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Medicaid and why it matters. 

The one in which we talk about cornrows and cultural appropriation.

The one in which we fantasize about women being given amazing abilities after they receive replacement knees, hips, ankles and other parts. Really, we're just grateful that people can be more active at all ages than they could be in the past and ... we leave it there. 

The one in which we explore options for finding long term partnerships and other great relationships online. 

The one in which we rant about the recent, under the radar, ruling by the Supreme Court affecting abiilty of someone to seek recourse if they are not read their Miranda Rights and what that means for the integrity of said 'rights.'

The one in which we delve into issues around voter and poll worker intimidation at polling places.

The one in which we dive into creative (and not so creative) ways to create true homes for people living without one.

The one in which we discuss the impact of terrorizing people and best ways to cope. 

The one in which we speak about using immigrants, asylum seekers or any other group of humans as a political stunt.

The one in which we explore the relationship between climate change and recent weather patterns. 

The one in which we look back at the recent times of change, uncertainty and instability. We look to find ways to embrace it all as we move forward into the New Year. 

The one in which we talk about inappropriate ways of imitating, borrowing from, and talkng about other cultures or groups of people. 

The one in which we explore AntiSemitism and its relationship to other forms of bigotry, racism, and hate.

The one in which we begin to discuss ways we need to prepare for pandemics in the future so that we don't end up scrambling the way we did when COVID-19 first hit. Even though we're still in the COVID pandemic, there are lessons to be learned to be and stay prepared. 

The one in which we learn about the rights of refugees and what becomes of people fleeing their homes for safety, or other reasons. 

The one in which we take a closer look at why we were short on baby formula and how it relates to corporate greed and overall food insecurity. 

The one in which we talk about gaslighting and the very harmful psychological impact it has on its targets. 

The one in which we take a look at the growing food insecurity around the world, and question once again, why does this exist in a country - in a world - where there really is enough food to food everyone. So much waste!

The one in which we talk about how the courts have been loaded with biased judges, and potential ways to balance them out. 

The one in which we explore what sedition actually is and it keeps leading us to January 6, 2021. 

The one in which we discuss the inequities in prenatal and neonatal care. The impact on mother and child mortality and health through the lifespan cannot be overestimated and needs an overhaul. Have a listen. 

The one in which we discuss an important plan for those who have unprotected sex and want to make sure they don't get pregnant. 

The one in which we talk about the many ways that mental illness and mental health are seen and treated in this country.

This is the first episode of season 5!!

And, it's the one in which we check out the status of our democracy.    Hint: it's not good. 

FYI - When you listen to this one (and future season 5 episodes), you'll hear our new music which is called Cheerfulness and it's by Reveille. We purchased a license to use it on Soundstripe, in case you're interested in where to find such things. 

The one in which we discuss the disturbing increase in road rage incidence, particularly ones that end in death. So not worth it to get into a life threatening hassle with a random person on the road. 

The one in which we explore the troubling state of teen mental health in our country. 

The one in which we follow up the episode on managing our fear with this episode on finding hope. Finding hope is one way to manage fears. Just like looking for the helpers; it's always important to find the hope. 

The one in which we talk about how to manage our fear, given all of the scary stuff going on in the world around us such as political polarization, COVID, monkeypox, racial trauma, climate change, and Roe v Wade being overturned.

The one in which we talk about the state and fate of same-sex marriage, 8 years after it was finally fully recognized as a right. Verdict: Love wins.

The one in which we discuss the disturbing trend of the majority of Americans being ruled by a minority: a minority of mostly older, Christian, straight, white cis-men. 

The one in which we explore what we can do about gun safety and reform, when the NRA is so powerful.

The one in which we explore all the ways our fair and safe elections are under attack . 

This is also our 200th episode!!

It's us - the Shrinks - but After Hours as always on the last Tuesday of the month. A few weeks ago we talked about Society's weight obsession. In this episode we're kicking back and talking about how society's obsession translates into a personal obsession with weight for many of us, especially women. 

The one in which we talk about the real costs of going solar and whether it's affordable to people who may not be able to get solar panels to help save the environment if they don't help save some personal money as well. 

The one in which we talk about the newest Supreme Court Justice and what we hope she'll be bringing to the court. 

A re-release of the suprisingly very popular one in which we offer 3 minutes tips on dealing with some of life's everyday issues such as walking into a party, organizing a closet, or dealing with criticism. 

It's the last Tuesday of the month and we're getting just a bit more casual to talk about bullying in America. It's a huge problem and you don't have to a pscyhologist to know it has to be addressed. 

The one in which we talk about the very real possibility that Roe v Wade could be overturned. Legislators on all sides are preparing for the potential breakdown of this crucial healthcare right. New bans and ways to promote or stop them are being pushed and passed as we write this. 

The one in which we dive into the pay to stay policies that further the injustices perpetuated on incarcerated people by our system. 

The one in which we focus on the destructive health costs of loneliness. This includes the toll loneliness and lack of social connection take on our physical and mental health, especially as we age.

It's that time After Hours when the Shrinks kick back and get a little more causal - talking about issues that sometimes hit closer to home. What do we do when we age? Where do we want to be and who will care?

The one in which we talk about the pandemic of domestic violence that has increased within the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The one in which we talk about the split(s) in our economy between the haves and the have-nots. Chasms that seems to be growing larger with little justice sight. 

The one in which we explore the Great Resignation, aka the Big Quit. Masses of people are reportedly leaving their jobs and not looking back; we wanted to know why.

In this session of Shrinks After Hours, we discuss the distorted ways we see ourselves - the background, the impact, and what we can do about it. 

The one in which we talk about gambling and bitcoin. We look into the psychological impact of gambling and when playing with money becomes an addiction. 

The one in which we unpack the Filibuster. There was recently a lot of talk about changing or even getting rid of the filibuster. in this session we talk about what the filibuster is and why it needs changing. 

The one in which we break down the work of Political Action Committees to help us more easily understand what they are and how they influence politics and elections. 

The one in which we talk about how important it is to get away from our dependence on fossil fuels and move toward clean green energy. We also talk about the great resistance to doing what's needed in this regard. 

The one in which we discuss another co-occuring health crisis with which we are all dealing during this global pandemic: COVID and shootings. 

The one in which we further explore psychology's apology through the American Psychological Association. This includes the ways in which psychology, and we as part of the profession, contributed to systemic racism and ways we seek to change it. 

The one in which we share the American Psychological Association's recent apology for the racism the field of psychology has been a part of and has contributed to. As psychologists, we share in the wrongdoings and the responsiblity to make it right. 

In this session of Shrinks After Hours, our last Tuesday of the month feature, we chat about Pet Adoption. Specifically, the rise in adoptions since the beginning of the Pandemic and how we (and our loving pets) are doing. 

The one in which we explore how to figure out the best ways to donate your hard earned money for the most impact. 

The one in which we chat about our growth as feminists and the importance of intersectional feminism versus the feminism in which we grew up. Feminism has to be fully inclusive and we cannot assume that all women face the same struggles and have the same needs. We have to go much deeper and do much better.

The one in which we take a closer look at the hard work and great expectations of First Ladies. The women behind some of the most powerful people in the world hold a lot of influence and power of their own.

It's the last Tuesday of the month and in this episode we chat about maintaining some balance and lowering stress through mindfulness. It may be harder than ever to maintain a healthy life-work-stress balance during this pandemic but we're talking about how we can do the best we can and make some real progress in this regard. 

The one in which we learn about the way in which money is used to influence our vote and political outcomes. 

The one in which we talk about the beginnings of the Supreme Court and the growing lack of faith in its ability to be objective or fair. 

The one in which we explore how to create real change. What will it take to actually change the world?

A Shrinks After Hours episode (last Tuesday of the month) in which we talk about the mass trauma effect of the pandemic and its consequences. 

The one in which we discuss the Green Book - not the movie, the actual book, written by Victor Hugo Green to help Black people travel safely throughout the United States and beyond. Yes, it was a real book and sadly it was very much needed.

The one in which we explore modern day slavery including all types of oppressive situations made by force or deception. Rather than being over, slavery is going strong and represents big business around the world and right here in the United States. 

The one in which we talk about the need to seriously talk about the debt we owe to Black and Indigenous people. How can we ever repair at least some of the harm that was inflicted upon them? Let's talk.  

The one in which we discuss the inseparable way that Capitalism and Racism are joined together. Their union makes a system that is already based on inequality even more inequitable. 

It's the last episode of the month and we're just talking After Hours about things we Shrinks think about after hours. Today's topic is bias in mental health treatment. We've talked about bias in diagnosis and this is related because if the initial way of looking at a person or their struggles is biased, the whole course of treatment can be biased as well. Have a listen.

The one in which we speak with Noah Adams about his advocacy and research related to people who are both transgender and autistic, like him. Noah is a PhD student at the University of Toronto and, along with coauthor Bridget Liang, wrote a book based on interviews entitled, Trans and Autistic: Stories from Life at the Intersection (Jessica Kingsley, July 2020). 

The one in which we discuss the brave and creative network of people and places that made freedom possible for thousands of enslaved people from the Southern U.S. How much do you know about the Underground Railroad? (Hint: we're not talking about the subway or the metro). 

The one in which we discuss religious freedom - they way it's supposed to be and whether or not we actually have it. Where is the separation between church and state?

It's the last Tuesday of the month! We're kicking back, After Hours, to discuss how implicit bias and diagnoses can affect the course of therapy along with ongoing mental health treatment and outcomes. 

The one in which we talk about taking over the world. Specifically, how the United States has been a part of the competition to own as much of the world as possible, and what that looks like. 

The one in which we talk about the irrational fear and hatred of Muslim people and the religion of Islam. 

The one in which we explore what Labor Day is all about. 

It's the last Tuesday of the month which means it's time for Shrinks After Hours! That's us Shrinks (Julie Mayer and Cindy Ariel), chatting After Hours about things we believe are important to chat about. In this After Hours episode we're chatting about what re-imagined community safety could look like. Join us as we re-think and re-imagine policing and public safety. 

The one in which we learn about the great sacrifices Black people have made fighting in all major wars for the United States, and the thanks they got for it. 

The one in which we talk about the societal split along racial lines. 

The one in which we explore what a matriarchal society might look like. We also take a look at how the patriarchy showed up and dismantled some of the First People's successful matriarchal/matrilineal organizational systems. 

The one in which we explore what critical race theory actually is and why it's at the center of so much controversy right now. 

It's time for our monthly After Hours conversation! This month we talk about how to talk to conspiracy theorists or people with cult-like beliefs. 

The one in which we talk about why it's a better idea to find a different party theme than Antebellum or a different celebration venue than a plantation. There's a horrid past behind that beautiful landscape. 

The one in which we talk about the fate of unaccompanied youth who make the treacherous journey to our southern border. Most are fleeing unimaginable circumstances in their countries of origin and are seeking asylum here; most have families with whom they seek to reunite. They make a dangerous journey, often alone and scared, and with no safe alternative. 

Update: Since we recorded this episode promises have been broken and many many children are being immediately sent away when they arrive at the the border. 

The one in which we talk about the hypocrisy of celebrating July 4th as Independence Day when so many of us are not free. Whose freedom and independence do we celebrate?

It's the last Tuesday of the month and we are talking, After Hours, about how we think racists are born. Hint: It has nothing to do with nature. 

The one in which we talk about the version of history that we learn about Native Americans versus the one we never heard of. This includes the fact that many of the names we know the First People by are not the names they call themselves, and are often even derogatory. The things we must unlearn and learn are deep.

The one in which we talk about the significance of the Southern Black Belt and where it stands today. The Black Belt is a very large stretch of land in the South that once brought great wealth to plantation owners there, and also brought many enslaved people to work the land to grow that wealth. Now many formerly enslaved people live there in poverty. 

The one in which we talk about the critical importance and significance of Juneteenth - June 19th and why it is worth celebrating!

The one in which we talk about one of the most well known of the white supremacist hate groups in America. 

The one in which we are just chatting, After Hours, about lies and fake news. How are some people so susceptible to believing "alternative facts"?!