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Shrinks Rap

Shrinks Rap

By: James Bramson Psy D & Rafael Cortina MFT
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Shrinks Rap welcomes psychologists and healers to share their journeys - both personal and professional. James H. Bramson, licensed Psychologist and Social Worker, and Rafael J. Cortina, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist "rap" with a variety of guests, including new and seasoned therapists, thought leaders, creative artists, and lifestyle experts about how their paths brought them to the field of healing and what they've learned along the way.

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Episodes
  • Psychiatry and Mindful Parenting in the Land of Oz
    Oct 13 2025

    Dr. Jim interviews Dr. Lisa Hardy, M.D.

    In this insightful episode, Dr. Jim sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Hardy to explore the intersections of medication, therapy, and mindful parenting. Dr. Hardy shares her wisdom on when medication can be helpful versus when therapy may be most effective, the unique challenges of treating ADHD and twice-exceptional (2E) children, and how hormonal shifts during menopause influence mental health. The conversation also delves into the effects of social media on attention span, the often-overlooked importance of hydration, and the deeper themes of humility, curiosity, and authenticity in clinical work. Together, they “pull back the curtain” to reveal what it truly means to show up more fully human—for both clients and themselves as healers.

    WCMI networking group
    A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

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    51 mins
  • Love Is in the Cards: How Michael & Vivienne Aronowitz Created Marriage Aces
    Oct 8 2025

    Married for over 48 years, Michael and Vivienne Aronowitz transformed their own journey into Marriage Aces—a playful, research-based game designed to help couples strengthen emotional safety, gratitude, kindness, and a solid foundation. Each trip around the board and every card drawn from the four decks creates new opportunities for closeness and better communication. In this lively episode, they share their story, the influences that shaped the game (Gottman, Sue Johnson, Coach Tony Dungy), and why humor, lychees, and even peeled grapes belong in the recipe for a happy marriage.


    Link to Marriage Aces: https://www.drmichaelaronowitz.com/marriage-aces


    Credits:

    River is High, Ticketless Traveler

    Carl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriter

    Jenny Goodwine, vocals

    James Singleton, bass

    Johnny Vidocovich, drums

    Dave Easley, steel guitar

    Produced by Morgan Orion Reisman

    for more information, carlreisman@gmail.com

    Copyright 2025

    WCMI networking group
    A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

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    56 mins
  • Reclaiming Joy and Meaning: For Moms in Midlife
    Oct 6 2025

    Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Lisa Rosenthal, J.D. and Johanna Murphy, Ph.D.

    In this episode, Dr. Jim sits down with Lisa Rosenthal (lawyer, coach, and all-around human potential wrangler) and Dr. Johanna Murphy (psychologist and midlife whisperer) to talk about their group for moms navigating the wonderfully confusing second act of life. They delve into subjects like menopause, changing roles, transitions, shifting responsibilities, and newfound freedom.

    Johanna and Lisa also dive into the rollercoaster of midlife transitions: the body shifts, relationships shift, identity shifts—basically everything shifts except the demands on your time (those, apparently, stay on repeat). Think of it as adolescence with better skin and more of an opportunity to be yourself because, after all, “everyone else is taken.”

    Together this dynamic duo explores how to ditch limiting narratives, embrace mindfulness tools, and find joy, meaning, and purpose in a stage of life that can feel like chaos and possibility rolled into one.


    Credits:

    River is High, Ticketless Traveler

    Carl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriter

    Jenny Goodwine, vocals

    James Singleton, bass

    Johnny Vidocovich, drums

    Dave Easley, steel guitar

    Produced by Morgan Orion Reisman

    for more information, carlreisman@gmail.com

    Copyright 2025

    WCMI networking group
    A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

    Show More Show Less
    56 mins
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