Shrinks Rap
Shrinks Rap welcomes psychologists and healers to share their journeys - both personal and professional. James H. Bramson, licensed Psychologist and Social Worker, and Rafael J. Cortina, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist "rap" with a variety of guests, including new and seasoned therapists, thought leaders, creative artists, and lifestyle experts about how their paths brought them to the field of healing and what they've learned along the way.
Shrinks Rap
Latest Episodes
My Dinner with Peter: Infinite Compassion, Infinite Jest
When you walk into the elegant home of Dr. Peter Carnochan, you’re greeted by a statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Over the course of our dinner together and podcast conversation, it becomes clear that the figure is...
From Self-Conscious to Worth-Conscious: Rewiring the Inner Narrative
What if the real issue isn’t that you lack confidence—but that you’ve been living from the wrong kind of consciousness? And what if worth isn’t something you earn, but something you are born with?In this episode, I sit down with Dawna Da...
Can AI Bots Cause Delusions?
Dr. Jim interviews Dr. Julia Sheffield, professor at Vanderbilt University and clinician specializing in psychotic and delusional disorders. She discusses her research and her interview with The New York Times on how AI chatbots may unintention...
It Is Not Your Fault: What Parents, Clinicians, and Educators Should Know About Treating Eating Disorders
Featuring Dr. Lauren Hartman M.D.Dr. Jim sits down with Dr. Lauren Hartman, a double board-certified specialist in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics, contributor to Psychology Today, and author of the forthcoming book Freeing Children &...
Mindful Parenting During Times of Uncertainty: Human Potential Conference
Featuring Drs. Benton-Hardy, Freed, Peterson, and Ehrensaft • Hosted by Dr. Jim BramsonIn this special episode, four brilliant clinicians explore what it means to parent mindfully in an age of rapid change, digital overload, and cultural...