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Shrinks Rap

James Bramson, Psy, D & Rafael Cortina, MFT

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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  • 23 episodes
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  • #75
    Oct 6, 2025 · 56 min

    Reclaiming Joy and Meaning: For Moms in Midlife

    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

  • #74
    Oct 6, 2025 · 58 min

    Mindful Parenting Without Losing Your Self Compassion or Cool

    Dr. Jim interviews Dr. Josh Wilson Parenting is the only gig where you’re expected to be a Zen monk, a crisis negotiator, and a part-time mediator — all before breakfast. In this episode of Shrinksrap, Dr. Jim Bramson sits down with Dr. Josh Wilson to explore mindful parenting through the lenses of IFS, ACT, and Imago —and, yes, how social media is both helping and wrecking us in equal measure. We dig into what it means to stay grounded when your kid is melting down in aisle 5 of Target, or when your teenager rolls their eyes so hard you worry they might sprain something. You’ll hear about practical strategies, awkward confessions, and why “just breathe” sometimes translates to hiding in the bathroom with Oreos. From bedtime battles to Instagram pressures, this episode reminds us that mindful parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about surviving the chaos with a little humor, a little compassion, and lot of curiosity, emotional maturity, self-awareness, and playfulness. After all, we want to stay lighthearted and unencumbered with PTSD (Playful Termination Stress Disorder). 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

  • #73
    Aug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    Brains, Biochemistry, Nutritional Psychiatry, and the Granby Roll: A Conversation with Dr. Sheldon Zablow

    In this episode, you’ll be regaled by the brilliant stories and psychiatric hacks of Dr. Sheldon Zablow—known to his friends and patients as Dr. Z, and to me as Dr. Shelly. Dr. Z is a retired child, adolescent, and forensic psychiatrist who practiced in San Diego for over four decades. He taught child psychiatry at UCSD for 25 years, earning multiple teaching awards, and worked with everyone from military families aboard the USS Carl Vinson to underserved populations and elite medical institutions. What makes Dr. Z truly one of a kind is how effortlessly he bridges science and story—whether he’s explaining the neurobiology of mental health or describing wrestling maneuvers like The Granby Roll with poetic precision. He’s also the author of Your Vitamins Are Obsolete: The Vitamer Revolution, a provocative and practical book on nutritional psychiatry—and yes, we’ll dive into that too. 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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