Shrink Rap Radio

Shrink Rap Radio

Author: David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Language: English Episodes: 50
For over a decade, Shrink Rap Radio has served as a compelling audio archive exploring the vast landscape of the human mind, hosted by the seasoned and curious psychologist David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Each episode is built around a substantive, in-depth conversation with a leading researcher, therapist, or thinker, moving far beyond simple soundbites. The discussions delve into the practical and the profound, from the clinical nuances of psychotherapy and dream analysis to the applications of psychology in business, art, and social issues. Listeners gain access to the complexities of consciousness, developmental stages, and mind/body connections, all framed through a lens of genuine intellectual inquiry. This isn't about quick fixes, but about deepening one's understanding of the forces that shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Van Nuys guides these explorations with a steady, knowledgeable presence, ensuring each interview is both accessible and richly detailed. The result is a consistently engaging podcast that satisfies a professional curiosity while offering tangible insights for personal growth and self-improvement. Whether you're in a related field or simply fascinated by why we think and feel the way we do, this series provides a unique, long-form resource. It’s the kind of show where one episode might dissect the science of resilience and the next ponder the intersection of spirituality and psychological health, always with depth and clarity. Tune in to hear the authentic voices shaping modern psychological thought, all within a single, thoughtfully curated podcast.
Episodes
#887 Dr. Heather Sandison on On Improving Brain Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential me…
David Borkenhagen PhD on time, space and Jungian architecture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bio: David Borkenhagen is a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Mathison Centre for Mental Health where he researches community-based interventions for mental health. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Water…
#884 Psychiatrist Arash Javanbakht MD on Harnessing Fear and Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dr. Javanbakht is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, founder and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC), a renowned research clinic at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He researches…
#877 Enrico Gnaulati PhD on A Guide to Lasting Intimate Relationships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Enrico Gnaulati Ph.D. is a frequent contributor to national publications like The Atlantic, Salon, and The Huffington Post, Gnaulati is also sought-after public speaker and radio guest. He is a nationally-recognized refo…
#875  UK Prof. Matthew Smith on The Mental Health Crisis in The U.S. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Matthew Smith is Professor of Health History at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare. He is the author of The First Resort: The History of Social Psychiatry in the United…