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Shrink2Shrink podcast – Like Siskel & Ebert, with a psychological twist!     On this episode of @Shrink2Shrink we psychologically dismantle the 2015 movie Creed.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what we can learn for our own lives using the themes of the film: family ties, what makes a family, and how Adonis Creed makes sense of being born to the incredible Apollo Creed – he never knew his father, but he has the same passion for boxing as his father.  We also explore how living with a legend in the family can be something that can open doors for us, but can also be something we want to keep hidden. Then, we get to reminisce about our love for the icon of Rocky Balboa as a cultural icon and the spark that the stories ignite in each one of us and why.  What is it about his achievements, his love of both boxing and Adrian (“Yo, Adrian!”) that inspire us?  Listen in as w

Get a taste of our first 5 episodes with clips from each one of the shows in only 10 minute. Learn to listen and listen to learn. Episode show links below “Inside Out”   http://bit.ly/1ssZNIi "The Martian"  http://bit.ly/1WXDGpK  "Gone Girl"  http://bit.ly/1NccznO  "Trainwreck" http://bit.ly/1O4G3yP "Ex Machina" & "Her"  http://bit.ly/21104NB    Twitter = @Shrink2Shrink  Dr. Colleen Mullen = @DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins = @QuadFatherMft 

2 Shrinks breaking down the psych aspects of the movie The Martian.  We analyze several different psychological and interpersonal aspects of this film and use the information to help us learn about ourselves and our relationships.  The Martian touches on themes of: Isolation Depression and Social Isolation Cognitive therapy intervention basics Keeping Secrets Sarcasm and Touch in affection Problem Solving in relationships   The Martian movie can be purchased just about anywhere that sells movies, here is the Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Martian-Blu-ray-Matt-Damon/dp/B017S3OP34/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1464736231&sr=1-2&keywords=the+martian   The official soundtrack for The Martian movie can be purchased many places online and here is the Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Martian-Various-Artists/dp/B01604Z00O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1464736304&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=the+martian+soundtrack

In this episode of Shrink2Shrink, Courtney & Colleen explore the relational themes in the movie “Trainwreck!”. Amy Schumer appears lost in a sea of men, casually bopping from one to another, until a certain piece of man meat catches her in a way she hadn’t expected. We’ll discuss parents influence over what your kids believe, the process of watching your parents recognize their own mortality, sibling differences, what we say to impress a crush, the pressure to have kids, and so much more! Join us! Next up! TrainWreck! – She sure is! Or is she? She might just be a product of her upbringing and just struggling to get her life sorted and find love like the rest of us? In this movie, Amy Schumer plays a woman living a sexually carefree life until she meets a nice doctor with whom she seemingly has little in common with. When he begins to pursue her, she tries to run away and treat him like the piece of man meat that he is, but she feels compelled to go against her better judgment. In this movie, Courtney &

Killing your spouse, that is really bad for a relationship & other wiser observations  @DrColleenMullen @QuadFatherMft  2 Shrinks talk about Type A vs Type B in relationships & more relationship tips Do you know your Authentic self? Who are you in relationships if you don’t know? How to stay away from arguments when you disagree & creating “good repair” Do you need to know yourself in order to be your best in your relationship? How long does it take to REALLY know a person Do you want to be right or have a relationship? Couples go through seasons of life, they develop & change, like individuals develop @DrColleenMullen  http://bit.ly/1ooBFDU #GoneGirl @Shrink2Shrink Do you get friendly with the ex-partner of your current relationships? @DrColleenMullen  http://bit.ly/1ooBFDU  #GoneGirl @Shrink2Shrink Gone Girl (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) Playlist   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0VCRWZaHzsGQK_n2GaJpgP0RnvVsdLG

On this episode Dr. Colleen Mullen from www.coachingthroughchaos.com joins the QuadCast to discuss real relationships and Artificial Intelligence.  We cover a ton of relationship topics and what movies about AI are telling us about our current relationships and development.  We discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  You can learn more about that from www.emdr.com  

The movie “Inside Out” is the topic of discussion for Courtney & Dr. Mullen.  How accurately does this move capture the emotional interplay within our minds.  The discussion touches on what can happen to us if we are not aware of our feelings and if we don’t share our deeper feelings with the people in our lives.  How to improve our day to day life by being aware of and honoring our own emotional experience and process.   Dr. Colleen Mullen is from (among other things) her podcast Coaching Through Chaos http://coachingthroughchaos.com/ she can also be found on twitter at https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen   “Inside Out” Official Movie Site http://movies.disney.com/inside-out “Inside Out” soundtrack can be purchased here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=inside+out+soundtrack&sprefix=inside+out+soundtrack%2Caps%2C201