Shows
Drinks with ShrinksI See You: talking to Shai Davidai about AntisemitismAntisemitism has surged dramatically since October 7, 2023, leaving Jewish and Israeli students grappling with a profound sense of grief and isolation. As a therapist, I’ve grown increasingly concerned about the rising tide of ignorance and antisemitism within the therapeutic community. Jewish clients frequently share how discriminated against they’ve felt—both by their own therapists and at their schools. That’s why I wanted to explore this issue with a Jewish voice who’s living it firsthand. I’m thrilled to welcome Shai Davidai, a professor of social psychology at Columbia University, to this episode. Together, we’ll dive into the alarm...2025-04-021h 14Drinks with ShrinksWhat to Do When a Partner Refuses SexIn this episode, we dive into the complexities of intimacy when one partner is unwilling to engage in sex. We explore the emotional and relational challenges this can bring, sharing insights from our experiences as therapists. We also discuss what has helped our clients navigate these situations with understanding, communication, and connection.2025-02-0550 minDrinks with ShrinksParenting Adult ChildrenIn this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss the struggles, fears, and common barriers to parenting adult children. What should parents do? What should these children expect? Hope you enjoy the show! 2025-01-1446 minDrinks with ShrinksLovers to Roommates: How to get Out of the Roommate DebacleIn this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss how easy it is for couples to drift apart and essentially become roommates. As clinicians, we observe a common cycle that leads to this situation and offer remedies to address it. We hope you enjoy the show!2024-05-1532 minDrinks with ShrinksBuilding Intimacy in Your RelationshipIntimacy is often very difficult to maintain. In this episode Peter and Jessica talk about some common misconceptions, guidance, and ways to maneuver and build a more intimate relationship. Hope you enjoy the show!2024-04-0332 minDrinks with ShrinksPersonality Disorders: How to Recognize them and What to DoIn this episode, Peter delves into the work of Gregory Lester, an expert in personality disorders. Throughout the episode, you will gain insights into what a personality disorder is, how to identify it, and effective management strategies. Additionally, we address several common misunderstandings clinicians may have about this population and explore ways to provide assistance.2024-02-011h 03Drinks with ShrinksThe Need for Speed. How and Why to Heal Quickly in Conflict.In this episode, Jessica and Peter talk about the need to heal "fast" when there's conflict. When couples don't, they are more prone to sit on their assumptions and create more conflict as time moves on. 2023-10-1320 minDrinks with ShrinksInfidelity and How to Heal from an AffairAffairs are betrayals in a committed relationship. These betrayals are devastating on the core of your bond and can often ruin a relationship. However, Peter and Jessica offer hope for the listener on how to heal from an affair: atonement (take responsibility) and offer forgiveness. Hope you enjoy the show!2023-09-2051 minDrinks with ShrinksHow to Deal with In-LawsIn-Laws can be a wonderful addition to the family! However, there's a reason for all of the "in-law jokes" that we hear so much of because they can also cause some conflict. In this episode, we address how to build boundaries with them, which spouse needs to speak to the parent, and how to tell the difference between "taking your partner's side" with "listening to you parents." We hope you enjoy! 2023-07-1157 minDrinks with ShrinksWhen the car goes off the road: The Importance of Mending Conversations (quickly).After an argument, many couples will choose to use the same unhealthy methods that got them to the argument. In this episode, Peter and Jessica will address the need for quick repair after an escalation and how that will benefit your relationship. Please enjoy the show!2023-04-2139 minDrinks with ShrinksShould You Leave or Should You Stay? When only one of you is doing the work.In this episode, we discuss how to properly cope in relationship when you're the only one working. We give some examples of it, when and why it occurs, and what steps you take. 2023-02-0332 minDrinks with ShrinksNew Year: Is Your Partner a Friend or Foe?In this episode, we discuss Gottman's distinction between a perpetual and solvable problem (https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perpetual-problems/). It's easy to mistake personality difference with "right vs. wrong." We help explain why it's important to know the difference and how to communicate effectively when there may be a deeper personal issue. 2023-01-0641 minDrinks with ShrinksAddiction and How it Interrupts the Family CycleIn this episode, Jessica and Peter explore how addiction(s) can negatively affect the family system. We bring some personal and professional observations that we've observed over the years and offer some tactics on how to cope with an addiction and how to speak about it. 2022-12-0959 minDrinks with ShrinksHoliday Cheer or Beer?Holidays can bring a lot of cheer, but it can also force you to escape and wanna drink. We will be offering some normalization on why holidays are so stressful and some tools to help you get through this season. 2022-12-0235 minDrinks with ShrinksWhen Parents DisagreeIn this podcast, Jessica and Peter talk about parental guilt, accepting influence, building a strong sense of connection, understanding child development, and more. We also talk about the importance of having a hot toddy when you have a cold. Hope you enjoy the show! 2022-10-2855 minDrinks with ShrinksMarriage Difficulties in ParentingIn this episode, Jessica and Peter talk about the struggles in marriage when having a child. We address the need for connection, how connection is lost, how to communicate when you're both likely defensive at times, how to support one another, and how to create a symbol to have a unified goal. Hope you enjoy the show! 2022-10-1435 minDrinks with ShrinksManaging Anxiety in a Crazy WorldIn this podcast, we explore the nature of anxiety, how to help manage it, and some modalities to apply when you're experiencing it.We'd love to hear form you. For more help, education, and in-depth therapy, please go to https://courses.andersonfamtherapy.com/collections.2022-09-3034 minDrinks with ShrinksCompromiseIn this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss the Art of Compromise in a relationship. Unfortunately, couples often lose focus on the wrong issue in a disagreement. In this episode, we will help you understand that starting with a core need (what's essential for you) will drastically improve your ability to communicate more effectively when you and your partner are not on the same page. 2022-09-1724 min