In this episode, Rob and David sit down with John A. Brink — an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author whose life reads like a blueprint for grit and reinvention.Born in Nazi-occupied Holland and liberated by Canadian soldiers at age five, John immigrated to Canada with just $25.47 in his pocket. Over the next five decades, he built Brink Forest Products, one of North America’s largest secondary lumber manufacturers, employing hundreds and exporting worldwide.We talk about his early years, the mindset that carried him across continents, and what drives him to keep creating opportunities for others.Chapters: If you are curious about personality traits, self-understanding, and personal growth, this episode is for you.#JohnBrink #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Resilience #AgainstAllOdds #Inspiration #BusinessStory #Motivation #CanadianSuccess #TradesEducation #PopPsych #ShrinkSpacePodcast

Are you an overthinker or highly sensitive to everything around you? That might be neuroticism. In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore what neuroticism really is, the upsides and downsides, and practical ways to handle it in daily life.

We cover:

• What neuroticism is and how it shapes personality

• Surprising benefits of being neurotic

• Downsides like overthinking, emotional intensity, and sensitivity

• Strategies to manage and make the most of neurotic traits

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in personality, self-understanding, and personal growth.

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In this episode of Shrink Space, David and Rob discuss the death of Charlie Kirk, exploring the psychological mechanisms that drive our collective response. We dive into why society feels the need to politicize and polarize the tragic event, and what this reveals about us.#charliekirkshooting #charliekirk #PoliticalPolarizationSubscribe to Shrink Space for more deep dives into psychology, pop culture, and the strange corners of the internet.Follow us on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/shrinkspaceshow/https://www.tiktok.com/@shrinkspaceshow#aita #psychologyexplained #psychologypodcast #epsteinfiles #conspiracytheory #relationships #humanbehavior #humanbehaviorinsights

We are celebrating one year of Shrink Space by revisiting some of our most talked about episodes. Psychologists David Colarossi, Ph.D. and Rob Patterson, Ph.D. take a fresh look at Reddit’s AITA stories, ask if soulmates are real, and break down the psychology behind conspiracy theories and the Epstein files.

This anniversary special is full of reflection, surprising insights, and the internet’s wildest stories. If you love psychology, relationships, and exploring why people believe what they do, this episode has it all.

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In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore the psychology of AI and what happens when people turn to ChatGPT for advice. We look at when ChatGPT can make mistakes, the real benefits of using AI, and whether it can act as a therapist. We also discuss whether humans can form relationships with ChatGPT and what that reveals about us. Finally, we tackle a big question of today: is ChatGPT taking our jobs or creating new opportunities?

Join us for a conversation that blends psychology, technology, and real-world impact to understand the promise and risks of AI.

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Why do childhood memories, old songs, or cultural movements make us feel a deep longing? Psychologists David Colarossi, PhD, and Rob Patterson, PhD, break down the science of nostalgia and why it shapes our emotions, identity, and even politics.

In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore:

• What nostalgia really is

• Why we feel it and its different types

• When nostalgia helps and when it holds us back

• How political movements like “Make America Great Again” tap into nostalgic feelings

Shrink Space is a psychology podcast where Rob and Dave unpack mental health and human behavior in ways that are thought-provoking, accessible, and sometimes a little unsettling.

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Rob and Dave take on the psychology of “concept creep,” the slow expansion of mental health terms into everyday life. Why is stress now called trauma, or conflict called bullying? This episode looks at how psychological language evolves, what gets lost when labels stretch too far, and how social media and generational shifts drive these changes. It’s a conversation about psychology, resilience, and the way we make sense of human struggles.

Self-care is everywhere in pop culture, but is what you are being sold actually helping you? We explore how movies, influencers, and billion-dollar brands have turned it into something very different from its real purpose.

We cover Eat Pray Love, Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous candle, the booming self-care industry, the difference between self-care and self-soothing, and how to know if your habits are truly helping or just distracting you.

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