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Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re getting real about Tourette Syndrome- and no, it’s not just about randomly shouting curse words every five seconds (thanks, media, for that gem). First up, we have the DSM criteria- which is basically the official rulebook for diagnosing Tourette’s. Spoiler alert: it’s more than just "tics" or “random outbursts,” and it’s definitely not just a punchline for a bad sitcom. Then we need to address the media portrayal- because if you’ve see

“You’re so mature for your age.” Sounds flattering, right? Like someone just saw past the awkward braces, the Pokémon hoodie, and the fact you still can’t do a load of laundry without leaving one sock in the machine. But here’s the thing, that “compliment” isn’t always about you being impressive. Sometimes, it’s about the adult in the room lowering the bar for what’s appropriate… or raising the bar for what they expect you to carry. The real translation?  I’m about to ignore

You know what’s  wildly  unhelpful when you’re in the middle of an existential spiral, running on caffeine and pure spite? Someone telling you to “just be grateful.” Like—thank you, Susan. I  am  grateful. Grateful that I haven’t screamed into a pillow in public  today. But here's the thing: gratitude isn’t just some toxic positivity slogan slapped on a sunset background. It’s not about pretending everything’s fine when it’s very much  not.  Practicing gratitude— actually  pr

Grief is weird. One minute you’re fine, answering emails and making a sandwich, and the next minute you’re ugly crying over a sock because it reminded you of someone you lost. It doesn’t knock, it doesn’t ask if now’s a good time—it just shows up, takes off its shoes, and settles in like it pays rent. And everyone’s got  opinions  on how you should handle it. ‘Stay strong,’ they say. ‘They’re in a better place.’ ‘At least they lived a long life.’ Cool, thanks, Susan, but none

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re unpacking schizophrenia- and no, it’s not about hearing voices every time your phone dings or thinking your cat is plotting against you. Of course, we’re going to get into the DSM criteria, which is really just a fancy way of saying, “Here’s what makes schizophrenia, well, schizophrenia.” Spoiler alert: it’s more than just being "out of touch with reality," but don’t worry, we’ll break it down so it actually makes sense. Then, we’ll tal

Welcome back to  Shrink Wrapped —the podcast where we psychoanalyze ourselves for fun, for healing, and occasionally for procrastination. Today we’re cracking open a journal prompt that screams  "I want more but also have no idea what I'm doing!" Today's prompt is: “What is one thing I deeply desire, and what steps can I take toward achieving it?” Oof. Big feelings. Big dreams. Slightly sweaty palms. This isn’t your average “I want a raise” or “I want abs by next summer” kind

If alcohol were invented today, there’s no way it would be legal. We’d take one look at the health risks, the accident stats, the domestic violence rates, the economic toll, and we’d be like, ‘Absolutely not, ban that immediately.’ But instead, it’s one of the most socially acceptable drugs in the world. We toast with it at weddings, sip it at funerals, and apparently need it to survive brunch. And here’s the kicker: the harm it causes isn’t just about the one person who drin

So… if you're listening to this while lying face down on the carpet, contemplating whether you have the energy to make a cup of coffee or just chew some beans and hope for the best—hi. Welcome. You might be burnt out. Not “I need a nap” tired. Not “one busy week” exhausted. We’re talking crispy, soul-deep, “I’ve rewatched the same Netflix show three times because making a new decision feels illegal” kind of fried. Burnout isn’t just about being overworked—it’s about being ove

Ah yes, the classic motivational war cry:  “You just need to want it more.”  As if sheer desire alone can break generational trauma, cure chronic illness, override neurodivergence, or magically conjure up the time, money, and childcare you’d need to chase your goals. It’s the kind of advice that sounds deep until you actually think about it—and realize it’s basically just guilt wrapped in a Pinterest font. Sure, ambition matters. Drive is great. But telling someone their drea

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re digging into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD for short) and no, it’s not just about being “emotional” or “dramatic” (but thanks, media, for that stereotype). First, we’ll break down the DSM criteria, which is just the official diagnostic checklist. Spoiler: it’s more than just being “difficult” to deal with. There’s actual science behind it, and I'm here to translate it into something that doesn’t sound like a dictionary. Then we'r

At some point, we stopped finger-painting and started filing taxes, and honestly? I think that was a mistake. Remember when you used to lose hours making up dance routines, narrating Barbie soap operas, or building elaborate stick forts like you were training for a post-apocalyptic HGTV special? That wasn't wasted time- that was you, unfiltered. Before the productivity cult got you. Before your calendar looked like a game of Tetris, and joy got shoved into the "maybe Saturday

You ever look back on the worst months of your life and realize they’re basically… missing? Like your brain just rage-quit mid-season and...

You ever try to “use your words” and somehow still end up in a passive-aggressive stand-off, a group chat misunderstanding, or a...

Let’s be real—nobody teaches you how to  actually  do friendship past the age of 12. Like, yes, we learned to “share our toys” and “say...

Welcome back to  Shrink Wrapped —the podcast where we deep-dive into our psyches like emotional archaeologists, gently dusting off...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re adventuring into the wide, wild world of autism- because let’s face it, there’s a lot of...

So here’s the deal: habits are basically your brain’s way of running on autopilot. Which sounds convenient—until you realize your...

Let's talk about cycles- the emotional kind, not SoulCycle; though both can leave you breathless, questioning your life choices, and...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re tackling anxiety- because who doesn’t love that constant feeling of doom and worry, right? As...

Welcome back to  Shrink Wrapped —the podcast where we take life’s little disasters, slap a journal prompt on them, and try to mine some...