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.
Episodes
69 episodes
Persuasive Design, the Digital Child, and the Screen Time Industrial Complex: What Parents and Society Can Do to Restore Childhood
Dr. Jim Interviews Dr. Richard FreedIn this powerful episode, Dr. Jim sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Richard Freed, whose new book Better Than Real Life examines how persuasive design is reshaping childhood—and not for the b...
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My Tea with Andre: Couples Work and the Nexus Between Reactivity and Victimization
Andre DeCary returns for his third episode—just two more, and he earns the coveted ShrinkRap jacket, SNL-style!In this conversation, Andre shares his distinctive approach to couples therapy, highlighting the key differences between worki...
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43:40
An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Diane Ehrensaft: The John Lennon of Pediatric Gender Care
An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, a.k.a., the John Lennon of Pediatric Gender CareDr. Jim sits down with the prolific and brilliant Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, a leading expert in pediatric gender care who envisions a more inclu...
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Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents: A Positive Ripple Effect
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Together, they delve into the lasting impact of emotionally immature par...
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Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want From Sex, And How To Get It
Live from Berkeley California - Dr. Marty Klein keynotes at the Human Potential Conference. Dr. Marty Klein – certified sex therapist, award-winning author of 7 books, and New York Times-lauded educator - shares his ideas about Sexual I...
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The End of Arguing and the Beginning of Great Sex
Live from Berkeley California - Linda and Charlie Bloom present on The End of Arguing and the Beginning of Great Sex at the Human Potential Conference. Linda and Charlie are celebrated marriage and relationship experts, workshop le...
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Exploring the Depths of Psychotherapy with Barbara Holifield
In this compelling episode of ShrinksRap.com, my beloved co-host and trauma expert, Rafael Cortina, sits down with psychotherapist and author Barbara Holifield to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Being With The Body In Depth Ps...
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Love, Sex, and Partnering in the Second Half of Life
Join us for a 50-minute deep dive into everything you wanted to know about love, sex, and relationships in the second half of life.Featuring an expert panel:• Dr. John “The Caveman” Schinne...
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Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: A conversation with Dr. Michael Changaris
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Changaris, an expert on neurobiology, the mind-body connection, and trauma. Dr. Changaris is a Psychologist, Zen practitioner, a professor in psychology at the Wright Institute, a writer, clinical t...
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Creating Stories and Metaphors for Lasting Change: Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom Through Hypnosis, Narrative Therapy, and Story Telling
Dr. James H. Bramson Interviews Dr. Doris Brett (Following the ASH Conference)You should know who Dr. Doris Brett is. If you are living in Australia, New Zealand, or even Europe you may already know her work. She is a celebrated writer w...
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Making your Worrier a Warrior: Becoming a Warrior with a Heart
Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Dr. Dan PetersDr. Dan Peters is known to his clients and followers as Dr. Dan. He is a podcaster, author, therapist, and Executive Director at the Summit Center.In this episode he opines about how to “Ma...
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Male Intimacy: The Benefits of Cultivating Authentic and Fulfilling Connections
Male Intimacy: The Benefits of Cultivating Authentic and Fulfilling ConnectionsHey guys— this one’s for you!In this episode, Rafael and Jim join forces again to help men discover the rewards of lasting male intimacy and friendship...
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Ageless Aging: How to maximize your lifespan, healthspan, brainspan and even your wealth span
Dr. Jim Bramson and Lisa Rosenthal interview Maddy DychtwaldIf you are a woman (or man) and find yourself in the second half of life (or first), you will not want to miss this podcast. Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave and author ...
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Episode 57
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The Psychology of Self-Determination: The Right to Live, Die, and Make Amends
Bramson on Bramson.Drs. Bramson finally record a podcast together. Dr. Jim interviews his father Dr. Allan Bramson, on the occasion of his 88th birthday.Who is Dr. Allan Bramson? Besides being the senior Bramson who had to deal ...
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Episode 56
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Imago Therapy, Spiritual Development, and the Rise of Consciousness
Live From Boulder Colorado, an Interview with Dr. Paul BretzJim catches up with his long-time friend and colleague from his halcyon days at the University of Chicago. Dr. Paul Bretz (a.k.a. Reverend Paul). Paul is still prolific after a...
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Episode 55
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The End to Arguing: The Beginning of Great Sex and Intimacy
Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Charlie & Linda BloomThe Blooms are back. They tuned in from a writing retreat to discuss their latest book “An End to Arguing.” They also introduce their forthcoming book project on exemplary relationship...
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Episode 54
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Fishnets, Film, and Psychology (the Odyssey of Robby Kendall)
Robby Kendall not only spearheads the nonprofit film production company Fishnets & Film, Inc. He is also a psychologist. Indeed, Robby is an educator, entertainer, writer, director, connector, humorist, and consummate problem solver. ...
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Episode 53
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The Impact of AI on Human Potential: Live Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion Interview with Louie Kangeter and Christine BenvenutoLouie Kangeter and Christine Benvenuto are both experts in their respective fields. They participated in a live panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and its im...
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Episode 52
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28:53
The Thinking Man’s Forest Gump: Live from Berkeley, California it's Dr. Ken Dychtwald
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is an entrepreneur, author, lecturer, gerontologist, and psychologist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Age Wave. In this live recording Ken presents his memoir “Radical Curiosity” at the Human Potential Conference in Berkeley,...
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Episode 51
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the Holiday Blues, and Your Sports Team Possibly Letting you Down. A Rafael and Jim Episode
Rafael and Jim join forces after catching a 49’ers victory over Seattle at Levi Stadium to tackle the topic of what makes this time of the year particularly challenging (and not just for Lions fans). Football is only discussed at the “kickoff” ...
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The Seeker of Untruth Returns: An exploration into whether suffering is inevitable
Rafael and Jim interview Andre Decary Andre Decary, “The Seeker of Untruth,,” returns for another stellar discussion, this time about his new writing project. In this episode, Andre makes an important distinction between...
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Twice Exceptional and Neurodiverse Children Circumnavigating a Stochastic World
Dr. Jim interviews Dr. Josh WilsonDr. Josh Wilson is the Co-Founder of EBMC, Psych Inc, WCMI, and Organizational Solutions. Prior to becoming a licensed psychologist and President of the aforementioned businesses (and all around cool guy...
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The Royal Road to Resiliency Jim & Rafael Interview Each Other
Rafael highlights his journey from Poland to Croatia. While there he shared his Gestalt framework on trauma and hope. He also took a deep dive into the history, culture, beauty, and atrocities of the region. Rafael was particu...
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Mindful Parenting: A Child's Point of View
Dr. Jim interviews Bryn Khan, Psy.D., Jessica Lim, AMFT, and Eti Valdez-Kaminsky, MFTIn this episode, three highly talented and impassioned clinicians from EBMC and the Samsara Intensive Therapy program discuss mindful parenting. Bryn wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Psychedelics, Hope, Integration, and the Medical Industrial Pharmaceutical Complex
Dr. Jim interviews Dr. David Pepper & Christine Benvenuto David and Christine are not only a dynamic couple, but they are also incredible healers, impassioned speakers, skilled trainers, and mindful practitioners of psych...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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