ShrinkChicks

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Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT, owners and co-founders of The Therapy Group (@thetherapygrp), bring you the ShrinkChicks Podcast. ShrinkChicks is on a mission to make therapy and therapeutic topics more relatable and accessible. Each Monday, Emmalee and Jen will explore different mental health topics and invite you to sit in on their insight, humor, and knowledge, leaving the psychobabble behind.

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  • Sam23356
    Obsessed
    As a new therapist, I enjoy this podcast so much!!!! Have you guys done an episode for therapists?? Like imposter syndrome, your fave one-liners, overall struggles / wins of being therapists. Would absolutely love that!
  • John Doodle
    VERY long intros before getting to the actual topic
    Excellent advice on every episode I’ve listened to however my only complaint is that you have to fast forward 10-15 minutes into the episode before they actually even get to the topic of the episode. This last episode was 17 minutes into before they even got to the actual topic of the episode. The 15 minutes of small talk and ads that begin each episode almost make me want to stop following this show but then they finally get to the stuff you want to hear and they are soooo good!
  • LawMomma2Three
    So insightful and thought provoking
    I’m so happy I heard about this podcast. I follow Shelby Sacco on the Tok and she recommended this podcast. Emily and Jen. They’re both informative and funny. I’ve already learned so much.
  • courtney 💜💜
    So informative!
    Great podcast for learning and growing. Loved the episode about control and ACT!
  • valiegirl26
    Helpful for my mental health
    Love love love! So helpful, I’ve been listening for the past few years. I don’t go to therapy but listening to this podcast is something I consider part of my mental health routine. I love the variety of topics and way they approach them. Both hosts are knowledgeable and bring a fun energy to the interviews. They have a great dynamic and seem like two girls I’d love to be friends with!! It’s a nice balance between serious therapy topics and some light hearted chats. Sometimes I get emotional listening and other times I’m cracking up at a joke they made. I’m from the Philly area so I think that makes me feel even more connected. Thank you for everything 🫶🏻
  • Hayley Sullivan
    10/10 would recommend
    My therapist recommended on of their podcasts to me and now I listen to them weekly!! Em and Jen are soothing voices to me now. I absolutely love to listen to this podcast for my in between therapy times. 🫶🏼🩷 so much love for these women
  • warolyn
    Obsessed with these ladies!
    I found these ladies through a Reddit post. I am OBSESSED with these ladies. They are so relatable, well spoken, knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. I can’t stop listening!
  • Astefanini
    The best podcast
    Of all the therapy podcasts I’ve listened to, this is by far the best one. Smart, informative, interesting, gives practical advise. And, hello, funny! We therapist do not have to be so dry and boring, thank you. Plus these ladies are the real deal. So tune in.
  • LuckyElephant
    Must listen!!!!
    I go to therapy regularly, but this podcast is like a little dose I need to get me through between sessions. I LOVE the dynamic between Emmalee and Jennifer is hilarious and I want to be their friend! I look forward to this weekly podcast so much!
  • djakqjenrbskx djsjs
    Fantastic!
    This show is so impactful while still keeping it somewhat lighthearted! I love both of the hosts, they are so relatable caring and helpful! :)
  • agg8055
    Awesome podcast!
    I really enjoy this podcast! I’m a therapist and psych professor and I always learn so much from Em & Jen. I also share a lot of these episodes with clients and students.
  • berryblonde89
    LOVE THESE TWO!
    I’m obsessed with this podcast. Em and Jen make me feel seen and heard. They keep it real and tackle topics we really need more of. Love y’all!
  • RecentListener
    Em and Jen are the best!
    I really love how they break down different topics and feel like they can read my mind. Because I’m going through something and then they make an episode about it! I think this podcast is super helpful and one of my favs! I heard them on OTV with Kaitlyn and had to make them a weekly listen!
  • MerBurns
    My weekly go-to!
    I look forward to listening to this podcast every week. It makes my Monday drive a little more bearable. Em and Jen spread their knowledge of therapy through relevant, everyday topics. One of the best podcasts out there! I always look forward to listening! 🤩
  • Brittttttt92
    My absolute fav podcast
    I love tuning into this podcast every week- it’s my absolute favorite!!! They have inspired me to go back and finish my masters in counseling. Thanks for all you do Em and Jen!!!
  • Vmu5005
    Breath of fresh air!
    This podcast is such a needed resource in the mental health space. Emmalee & Jen are sharing their expert wisdom without sounding preachy. The variety of topics they address, there’s BOUND to be an episode for you…and if not they take suggestions! I have been using this podcast as my “me time” each week, and sometimes even just the laughs I get from it are enough to keep me smiling! Their compassion and caring while sharing their own life experiences is so relatable and I just love listening to them.
  • L. Comet
    Big Jen and Em Fan
    They cover so many different topics on this podcast that I can relate to in one way or another. Listening to them helps me self reflect and ask myself questions that bring some clarity to something I am struggling with. Also, they are hilarious and have the most adorable dynamic. 10/10 would recommend!
  • jkelly484848
    My fav podcast!
    As a new therapist, this podcast has served as a safe space where I am able to seek guidance, additional perspectives and laughter, tons of laughter. I am so grateful for these two and their authenticity. They keep it real and honest. It has truly been such a support to me as I navigate this journey as a new clinician. Side note- I listened to one of the older episodes the other day and I want to thank you for normalizing that puppies are as hard as new born babies🤣 i am a new dog mom to the best golden doodle pup and it has been an exhausting 2 months filled with many mixed emotions. So not only do they help me serve my clients but they help me serve me! Love this podcast and love what you guys stand for. Thank you x a million.
  • Emily from ATL
    SO helpful!!!
    This is my new FAVORITE podcast of all time!! So so helpful to go alongside therapy. I’ve replayed so many episodes because there’s so much information in each one! So validating!
  • jp1117
    I tune in Every week!
    Hi! First off, these ladies know how to have fun and they truly make everything relatable. I am a mental health clinician in NJ, and I love this podcast for a few reasons. If therapy isn’t something a person wants to go to, or cannot access, listening to this podcast will give a good amount of insight and helpful feedback in my opinion. Also, as a clinician, it’s so helpful for me to hear other mental health practitioners talk about therapy and therapeutic topics. Tune in and listen, I promise you’ll get something out of it!
  • TellyG❤️
    Life saver
    This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever heard. Things make so much sense now I’m obsessed with it. I love both of their personalities and ways the explain why we do what we do….LOVE IT!
  • TAYNCAMP
    HELPFUL, INSIGHTFUL, VALIDATING; ETC.
    I am a clinical mental health counselor in training (just entered internship) and I can’t say enough positive things about this podcast. My sister is a school counselor and recommended it to me at the beginning of my grad program as she knew it would be helpful. This podcast has validated and helped me through each phase of my journey to being a counselor…and also as a human trying to grow in self-trust and compassion, as well as knowledge. I have recommended this podcast to most of my cohort in the program as I think becoming a counselor is such an intimidating, yet amazing process, and this podcast provides encouragement in those moments that are incredibly challenging. It has helped me to see that my best is when my most authentic self is showing up in the chair ((and)) in the life I walk; part of doing that is learning who I am and what I can do to grow. In order to grow yourself, you have to know yourself, right? ;) highly recommend!
  • SarahK3407
    Well worth the listen
    I’ve never actually reviewed a podcast and I listen to a ton of them but this one deserves it. These ladies are hilarious and relatable while also providing the most helpful information and content! They know their stuff and use good resources and personal experiences to back their info. This podcast is perfect for anyone looking to grow in their mental health journey, future/current therapists, or anyone looking for more information on a specific mental health topic!
  • LaTeoli
    Morning Routine
    My Monday morning commute is better because I know there will be a new episode to listen to! I am pretty sure I have told everyone person I know to listen & am forever sharing tid-bits of info from the show. These ladies are real, down to earth and super funny. Give it a try & you might love it like I do!
  • mweso915
    Laughing while I grow myself
    I started listening to this podcast within the last month or two as something to listen to on my commute to work. It has been so helpful for me, and allows me to reflect on myself and things I can do to grow. The ladies and guests on the show also provide a healthy dose of humor/laughing on many of the episodes. I highly recommend this podcast.
  • Lauren Nicole K
    Relatable and enjoyable listen
    I have listened to every episode and it has greatly helped me learn more about understanding my behavior and people around me. They are fun and relatable. I look forward to learning more each week. Keep them coming:)
  • CharisFisher
    Major fan!
    Shrink Chicks is by far one of my favorite podcasts and an incredible resource for basically everything. Em and Jen cover universal topics in such an authentic and relatable way. Also one of very few podcasts that actually make me laugh out loud. I listen every week and look forward to every new episode!
  • Lovinggjg
    My favorite Podcast
    This podcast has helped me on my own mental health journey but has also helped me as I’m an emerging mental health counselor in this field. I am able to show up for myself with more kindness and love and in return am able to do that for those in my life. Every single week I learn something new and find myself applying it almost immediately. Not to mention you’re easy to listen to and funny!!! It’s a mix of all of my favorite things. I want to be your best friends and colleague. Thank you for making mental health more accessible and for showing up for your audience each episode so beautifully authentic. Thank you!!!
  • msilverface
    It’s all relevant
    I love this podcast! Every episode feels super relevant to something going on in my life now or something I’ve been through. I love the open and honest conversations. It all feels so validating!
  • Sar13CM
    These women helped me love therapy!!
    I started listening to these amazing podcasts after discovering they were in located in my town!!! Their unique approach to therapy is amazing !!!! They are real people with real issues and are figuring it out along side of you!! They are super smart and funny!! Make sure you listen!!!
  • AdriSiman
    Always worth a listen!
    Em and Jen walk us through the various complex mental health subjects in such a personable, hilarious, informative and approachable way. It has completely changed my approach on how I manage my mental health journey. Since I first started listening, I’ve become a client of the Therapy Group and have fallen in love with my therapist. The podcast is such a terrific platform to feel heard/seen as well as understand concepts (that are often not talked about) in a straightforward way. I absolutely love this show and hope they continue forever! No pressure, girls! :)
  • Powerflower+
    Be prepared to laugh and also learn something
    I love how they make therapeutic topics so relatable. They make you think about things from a new perspective, and give tips all while making you laugh. I already told all my friends to listen to them so now I will tell the internet to also :)
  • MarciKennell
    My go to weekly podcast
    I start my week with Em and Jen every week! This podcast is so relatable, funny, and consistent (which is nice for my anxiety lol). The topics for each episode are relatable, the overall vibe is very laid back and you also get some really great info. As a fellow therapist it makes the world of owning a private practice feel manageable while being imperfect beings! I appreciate this show and these ladies so much! Such a great resource for anyone interested in mental health and especially other therapists!!
  • arianna madeline
    1000% recommend
    If you aren’t listening to the shrinkchick’s podcast, you’re missing out! This has been my go-to podcast for when I’m driving, cleaning, or working out. They are funny and relatable while also discussing important topics and bringing new insight. I started listening in 2020 and have been avid subscriber ever since. As a baby therapist, Emmalee and Jenn are both therapists I look up to and love tuning into every week.
  • Kayla RB
    Love this Podcast
    I really love this podcast. It’s fun, relatable, and educational. I look forward every week to a new episode!
  • herbasamantha
    Helpful!!
    I recently was going to therapy but couldn’t finish what i started, this podcast has touched on some of the work i need to do on myself and brang a lot of self awareness on subjects i talked with my therapist about. Love this podcast!!
  • em_tayyyy
    Super helpful!
    My therapist told me about this podcast back in 2021 as she thought I would like it. She was right (per usual) and I have been listening to it regularly ever since! Some of the episodes have been very helpful to use as a staring point for talking about hard topics in therapy. Emmalee and Jen are funny and break down complex topics so they are easier to understand. Love it!
  • annie.m.a
    Very relatable
    Something about the way these ladies share info is just soothing and wise.
  • Unchartedcareers
    Learned so much through this podcast
    I found my own therapist that I’ve been working with for almost two years now through this podcast. I’ve learned so much from these conversations and share episodes with friends and family that are relevant to what they’re going through. The hosts give great perspective and such helpful tips.
  • gourdmans
    Shriek Chicks
    This is the best example of a podcast you want to listen to but just can’t. Should be called shriek chicks. The microphones or environment needs to be changed, it literally hurts my ears. One person’s voice sounds like they are in a carpeted closet and the other sounds like they are in a bathroom with no furniture eating the microphone. Like turn down the crispness???? Try listening to it yourselves and adjust before making us deal with it??? Still rating 4 stars bc it’s mean to bring you down just bc you need to learn what you’re doing. But I won’t be listening anymore *peace*
  • Kussie23
    Empowering
    I love you both so much! Thank you Em and Jen for helping me get through so many experiences and seasons in life. Forever rooting for your success and happiness.
  • jmbowow
    I am Jen and want to be Em
    Love ya’ll. Binging for the last few weeks and almost completely caught up. Grateful for the honesty and what you have added to my own growth. Feel like I am a Jen but have always wanted to be an Em (and/or have that BFF).
  • jari Luvyourmadness
    The perfect podcasts doesn’t exi…..
    YES IT DOES! And this is it. I like to listen to podcasts to laugh but I also reach a point where my brains like “hey can we listen to something educational this time?” I’m so freakin happy I found you! Your podcast is a mix of education and laughs all at the same time. You two are everything I never knew I needed to flow through my ears.
  • laurenoftheshire
    New favorite podcast!
    I just discovered the Shrink Chicks from when they were guests on Dr. Z's podcast and since then I have been listening to their episodes non-stop starting from season one! Every episode provides something I can apply to my life in a relatable way. I feel like I'm hanging out with two knowledgeable friends on the way home on my commute now! I can't recommend this podcast enough!!
  • ml06051989
    New favorite podcast
    I’m such a fan of shrink chicks! I love the topics they choose to cover and how honest, relatable, and down to earth they are.
  • Nikky Rhodes
    Look forward to this weekly!!!
    The podcast makes me laugh out loud. Also so many great topics that are spot on in my life. And I LOVE Emily’s eastern accent and all the “F” bombs😁😁
  • Elizabeth in Alaska
    Almost amazing but too annoying
    This podcast would be high quality if the east coast accented host would stop interrupting and talking over the other host. The east coast host talks 4x as much as the other one and it is very annoying. Had to turn it off.
  • Billymad2017
    First time listener
    “When strangers become family” was such a wonderful wild and loved filled ride!! So often we get sucked into the drama that surrounds us, it was a refreshing delight to see real life happy results unfold from a simple DNA test. Great guests and easy listening 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 only teared up once!
  • Spock4lyfe
    I love Em & Jen
    I think I have listened to every single podcast at this point and now look forward to it every single week! They have helped me grow so much as I’ve been learning to know myself! So many practice and useful topics. I love their relationship as well and it makes it feel like an honest, relatable conversation between friends. Thank you so much for making this podcast!
  • peperash
    Love the content, audio is not great
    You guys have such amazing episodes. But your audio is so inconsistent. It’s either super quiet or yelling in your ears. And the two hosts audio is so different.
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