The one in which we explore the Great Resignation, aka the Big Quit. Masses of people are reportedly leaving their jobs and not looking back; we wanted to know why.
Distorted Self Perception
In this session of Shrinks After Hours, we discuss the distorted ways we see ourselves – the background, the impact, and what we can do about it.
The House Always Wins
The one in which we talk about gambling and bitcoin. We look into the psychological impact of gambling and when playing with money becomes an addiction.
Filibuster
The one in which we unpack the Filibuster. There was recently a lot of talk about changing or even getting rid of the filibuster. in this session we talk about what the filibuster is and why it needs changing.
Super PACs
The one in which we break down the work of Political Action Committees to help us more easily understand what they are and how they influence politics and elections.
Clean Energy
The one in which we talk about how important it is to get away from our dependence on fossil fuels and move toward clean green energy. We also talk about the great resistance to doing what’s needed in this regard.
Pandemic Burnout
On this last Tuesday of the month, we’re talking After Hours about how burned out we all are from this whole pandemic thing. And, how important it is to keep going and keep up the suggested health protocols and guidelines anyway.
Pandemic of Guns and Death
The one in which we discuss another co-occuring health crisis with which we are all dealing during this global pandemic: COVID and shootings.
Psychology and Systemic Racism
The one in which we further explore psychology’s apology through the American Psychological Association. This includes the ways in which psychology, and we as part of the profession, contributed to systemic racism and ways we seek to change it.
Psychology’s Apology
The one in which we share the American Psychological Association’s recent apology for the racism the field of psychology has been a part of and has contributed to. As psychologists, we share in the wrongdoings and the responsiblity to make it right.