Podcast Episodes

Shrinking Heads - Episode 11 - Dual Relationships

Season 1 Episode 11

Welcome back to "Shrinking Heads," the mental health podcast where this week your hosts machete through the thick jungle of dual relationships—those tricky situations where therapists wear more than …

Published on 5 months ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 10 - Not a superhero, a social worker

Season 1 Episode 10

Join your hosts Elizabeth and the freshly retuned Shannon as they explore the jungle of what it means to be a social worker AND a human. Being a social worker means you are part advocate, part thera…

Published on 6 months ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 9 - Crossover with Martial Maze

Season 1 Episode 9

Konnichiwa! In this episode, Elizabeth joins forces with Israel Lopez Sensei of the Martial Maze podcast to explore how organized violence may be detrimental on a martial arts overall mental health. …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 8 - Politics in Session

Season 1 Episode 8

When the jungle is on fire (metaphorically… mostly), should therapists bring politics into the room—or keep the focus strictly clinical? Join your host Elizabeth and special guest MK as they slash th…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 7 - Alphabet Jungle

Season 1 Episode 7

Ever found yourself lost in the alphabet soup of initials after your provider's name? Join us as we decode the jungle of letters—MSW, LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC, and every other credential that’s more co…

Published on 8 months ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 6 - Shannon's Origin Story

In this episode, we trek deep into the untamed wilderness of social work—where the paperwork vines are endless, the emotional terrain is unpredictable, and burnout predators lurk in the shadows. Shan…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 5 - Elizabeth's Origin Story

Season 1 Episode 2

Join your hosts as Shannon puts Elizabeth in the hot seat, exploring the "how's" and "whys" of Elizabeth's social work journey and her motivations for becoming a therapist.

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 4 - Assessments; Why We Play 50 Questions with Clients.

Season 1 Episode 4

Ever wondered why therapists love their questionnaires? Join Elizabeth, Shannon and special guest Scott, as the trio dive into the world of mental health assessments—what they are, why they matter, a…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 3 - Diagnosis: Explained

Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode your hosts dig into the labels, layers, and lunacy of mental health diagnoses. Are they a lifeline, a label, or just a little too much? Join us for deep dives, sharp wit, and honest c…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Shrinking Heads - Episode 2 - Types of Therapy

Season 1 Episode 2

Did you know there is more than one type of therapy? Have you ever wondered about the different flavors of therapy? In this episode, your hosts explore some of the more common types of therapy. Indiv…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago