Shrink Tank Podcast
Latest Episodes
Run, Hide, Fight: The Psychology of School Shootings
With the sudden increase in school shootings, our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology of school shootings, including the impact of active shooter trainings on mental health, gun control, and our culture’s changing response to this event. -
A Psychological Perspective of Howard Stern
Following the release of Howard Stern's autobiography, Howard Stern Comes Again, our panel is discussing the psychology of the radio superstar. Howard Stern's iconic career is marked by his personal transformation through therapy. -
The Psychology of Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is a household name in Hollywood, but not for the typical reasons of the famous lifestyle. Ahead of the release of John Wick 3, our panel of Shrinks are discussing the psychology of the actor, his career, past trauma, resilience,
Psychology Behind ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Avengers: Endgame is a metaphor for coping with major life changes and loss. We're only going to solve the world's problems if we find a way to put aside our own traumas and differences. - Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the elements of failure,
The Psychology of the Tech Titans of our Generation
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are some of the powerhouse names that come to mind when you think of this generations industry of Tech Titans. Are these individuals the modern-day Vanderbilts, Carnegies and Rockefellers? -
Anti-Science Movement: The Psychology Behind the Deadly Trend
With the rise of anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers, it's apparent that there is a current trend in our society to be anti-science. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the idea of cognitive dissonance, the role of media, confirmation bias,
In ‘Game of Thrones,’ is it Adaptive to be a Psychopath? Therapists Answer.
Game of Thrones is a world completely ruled by corrupt power. How do you make it by? Our panel of Shrinks unpack the psychological elements of GoT, such as psychopathy, attachment, trust and vulnerability. -
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’: Therapists Analyze Duality, Division, and Classism
Jordan Peele's latest thriller Us is rich with psychology. Our panel of Shrinks unpack the film's motifs, themes, and discuss: how do we rectify the things that we like and dislike about ourselves? - Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts.
How the Jussie Smollett Case Exposes the Erosion of Trust in Media
Editor's note: This podcast was recorded prior to the news of the Jussie Smollett charges being dropped. - Is biased media impacting the way people receive and accept information? - Today's podcast is discussing the psychology of liberal media bias.
College Admissions Scandal: The Psychology of Privilege
Earlier this month, news broke of one of the biggest college admissions scandal in history. These wealthy and privileged families buy their children's way into elite schools including Yale, Georgetown and Stanford universities. -