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21/04/2020

Shrink2Shrink's podcast : Joker and 2 Shrinks

This episode features an analysis of the mental heath portrayal depicted the 2019 film Joker.   What can we learn from this movie?   Contact the 2 Shrinks: Dr. Colleen Mullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather Website Twitter link:   Resources cited during this episode:   Consequences of childhood a...

15/03/2020

Since is now something to take very seriously, we still want you to connect with your friends.
As you wait for our latest podcast episode to come out where Courtney Calkins & Colleen Mullen chat all the themes from the The Joker Movie , here’s a helpful list of apps you can use to virtually watch movies w your friends. https://techninjapro.com/9-apps-like-watch2gether-to-watch-movies-online-with-friends/?fbclid=IwAR1ZG-LfHgIko1fhy18_upxLGXavzofkrWVzE7BB8yhIBx6qOFFzh_gD4w8

Does your loved one live far away from you? Still, you can have a movie with them. Here is the list of top apps to watch videos online with friends.

11/01/2020

Marriages can be tough work. Sometimes, so tough that they lead to divorce. The movie The Marriage Story shows us such a great portrayal of what can happen in the divorce process - how messages can be misinterpreted, what happens when you hire someone to fight someone you love, and how child custody can become really tough when parents don't live in the same area. We cover those items and many more in this epsiode of with and

24/12/2019

Marriage Story on Netflix as seen by 2 marriage therapists

Two Marriage and Family Therapists discuss a multitude of topics brought to light through the 2019 Netflix original movie. Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.   On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?tr...

22/09/2019

Did you pick the right person? Is there an app that will pick your best mate? We use the Netflix Black Mirror episode Hang The DJ to examine relationships, dynamics, dating apps and more.

Modern dating is enhanced by dating apps.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, use their therapy experience to look at the qualities of successful and doomed relationships.  The Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ" provides the topics for the relationships discussions on this episode.   On Net...

30/05/2019

A different kind of buddy film with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston - The Upside

Starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston with Nicole Kidman Themes from this movie which we discuss in this episode: Grief/Loss Depression Anger Acceptance Philip is a disabled billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day to day routine, he hires Del, a parolee, trying....

31/03/2019

The film Instant Family is an excellent example of the journey from foster care into adoption with humor and insight, based upon the real life story of Director Sean Anders.

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are the parents we all want in the movie Instant Family. The entire cast with Tom Segura and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast cast bring humanity to the true story of Sean Anders journey from fostering to adoption.   This couple, wants kids and t...

26/02/2019

A Star is Born is on the couch for this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink. We discuss alcoholism and how relationships are impacted in this movie.

Is Bradley Cooper grandiose, self-centered & childlike? He’s not, but his character, Jack, in A Star Is Born certainly is. As are most alcoholics/addicts. Then we have his father-figure caretaking and resentful brother, played by the great Sam Elliott and his painfully codependent love interest, p...

17/02/2019

Do YOU think it’s a small world?? I know the concept of 6 Degrees of Separation always resonated with me(although now I think the world is even smaller)- On this episode of Shrink2Shrink Courtney & Colleen take on this great movie filled with themes of manipulation, con games, the art world, class systems! - Will Smith, Donald Sutherland, Stockard Channing, Heather Graham...such a fantastic cast & one of my favorite movies. Listen in to our take on it! http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-6-degrees-of-separation-1993

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our rela...

17/02/2019

6 Degrees of Separation (1993) - Great performances bring great insights into human nature and self-knowledge.

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our rela...

20/01/2019

Whitney Cummings entertains us with wit and wisdom through her film and and explore the chemistry of the female brain.

Comedian Whitney Cummings put her research into a movie, sprinkled her comic wit into the movie and created The Female Brain.  Courtney & Dr. Mullen dissect the views of this film, and give our perspective from a personal and professional perspective. Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Female...

31/08/2018

Mommy issues? Lady Bird has them too! We explore the golden globe winning film Lady Bird (2017) from a psychological perspective

Shrink 2 Shrink - Lady bird Part 1 (here) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2  ________ A mean mom who doesn’t know how to be encouraging; when the person you lost your virginity to turns out be be a liar.  To love someone means you have to pay attention to th...

30/06/2018

Teens and Parents can struggle together and this Shrink 2 Shrink episode use the 2017 movie Lady Bird to explore the many facets of this complicated time of life.

Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. LADY BIRD follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her fir...

30/04/2018

2 Shrinks and 2 scary movies on this episode - What Lies Beneath plus Attack of the Southern Fired Zombies - Relationships, Lies, Affairs and a haunting. Zombies die and meat pies are eaten.

We love to be afraid and these movies attempt to scare us in two different ways - What Lies Beneath with suspense and Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies with chasing zombies and  dangerous meat pies!   Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zo...

25/03/2018

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind is the fodder for our psychological twist on the film's themes.

Ever want to erase your ex from your memory? At first thought, we do too, but there's a lot of pros and cons to that decision.  Join COlleen and Courtney as they explore the themes of erasing your ex, falling in love with quirks but resenting your partner or them later, how to change the pain a mem...

12/02/2018

Valentines Day love examined through the film Love Actually currently on Netflix. Courtney and Colleen discuss love from a variety of different viewpoints.

15/01/2018

Try out this quick 13 minute trailers of our recent 6 episodes. We tease the podcasts in which we cover: Geralds Game, A Christmas Story, Big Sick, Inside Out, Split, Man Up. We explore the psychology from each of those films. Try it out in this quick promo trailer.

The fastest way to discover how much you enjoy a psych view of the films. Under 13 minutes for six trailers from Shrink 2 Shrink.  Get a taste of these episodes and then pick which episode you want to enjoy first.     Main page for all shows here:  http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/   Individual ...

13/01/2018

Try out this quick 16 minute trailers for 6 episodes. We tease our shows in which we cover 13 Reasons Why (2 parts), Parenthood, Mommie Dearest, Beauty and the Beast, and The Accountant. We explore the psychology from each of those films. Try it out in this quick promo trailer.

Six Trailers from Shrink 2 Shrink.  Get a taste of these episodes and then pick which episode you want to enjoy first.     Main page for all shows here:  http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/   Individual links for highlighted shows below.   13 Reasons Why 1 of 2 http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-s...

07/01/2018

2 Therapists discuss a variety of personal aspects of relationships through exploring the Netflix original movie, Gerald's Game a film adaptation of Stephen King's book.

While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Gerald's Game: IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/    Gerald's Game on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/801287...

10/12/2017

A fun psychological look at the classic movie A Christmas Story (1983) by Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen.

Pulling the psychology from this classic Christmas Film. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift, with analysis by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.  http://www.imdb.com/ti...

04/11/2017

Blending cultures can be a challenge when you are dating or getting married. Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins use the 2017 comedy movie The Big Sick to examine the challenges of cross-cultural dating in the modern era.

Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/  Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardn...

25/10/2017

The therapist and author of the book, Ego Integration Therapy, Nancy R Calkins (and my Mother) guests on this episode. We talk about this innovative therapy technique and the movie Inside Out to illustrate some of the principles of ego development.

Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrCol...

06/10/2017

The movie Split provides the chance for Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins to explore Multiple Personality Disorder or Dissociative Identity Disorder and the power of our brains.

Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calk...

07/09/2017

Have you seen the movie, "Man Up"? This is a RomCom about how a blind date leads to LOVE - awwww! Listen in as Courtney Calkins & Colleen Mullen share their tak love at first sight, blind dates, how much s*x we should be having and how to keep a marriage together! Plus- Courbet had some fun getting me to tell stories from my current dating life!
As usual, we had a lot of fun with this one!

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07/09/2017

Meeting, Dating, S*x, Healthy Relationships. Colleen Mullen joins Courtney Calkins to discuss the movie Man Up and explore the themes within the film and what we can learn from this romantic comedy.

First dates, S*x frequency, Successful Relationship factors, Who dates and who mates, on-line vs. blind stats. In the (currently on Netflix) movie Man Up - we laugh and discuss the psychology of this fun romcom movie.  IMDB Man Up: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064298/ A single woman takes the place…

29/08/2017

Inside tip! Watch the Netflix romantic comedy movie to prepare for the next

30/07/2017

On this Shrink 2 Shrink we continue the discussion of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why". This podcast is #2 of a 2 part series exploring the other topics of Social Media, Teen Alcohol use, Date R**e and what we can do to understand and help teens by learning from tale set in the teenage world of 2017.

  This series deals with the sad situation of teen su***de and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, s*xual harassment and r**e.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleendiscuss, social media influences, date r**e, teen alcoholism, brain development.   The resource...

02/07/2017

On this Shrink 2 Shrink we talk about the topics discussed in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why". This podcast is #1 of a 2 part series exploring the topics uncovered during this tale of the teenage world of 2017.

This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself a...

14/06/2017

Father's Day is quickly approaching and this episode of Shrink2Shrink has a dad focus. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins use the Steve Martin movie Parenthood to explore the psychology of fathers, families and raising kids.

Are you ready for Father's Day?  Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things…

22/05/2017

Coming up the Movie Parenthood with Steve Martin and Keanau Reeves, for Father's Day.

Has anyone seen 13 Reasons Why? We're thinking about a special episode about the Netflix series. What do you think?

30/04/2017

Are you ready for Mother's Day? Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommy Dearest. She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad). What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?

Are you ready for Mother's Day?  Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommy Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?   We also find ways to improve relationship...

01/04/2017

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard? Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent? Is Gaston a s*xually harassing predator? What else can we learn from this love story?

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a s*xually harassing predator?  What else can we…

01/03/2017

Colleen & Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between , , , and , there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss!

Colleen & Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between , , , and , there is great acting, but more…