Drinks with Shrinks
We are two therapists who work with couples, families, individuals, and people in crisis. We have been practicing for over 15 years and love what we do! We wanted to start this podcast as a way to help the general public understand complex issues such as infidelity, addiction, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and family issues. Come join us as we sip on a latte or an occasional glass of wine while we discuss our weekly observations. Peter Anderson has experience ranging from individual therapy, marital conflict, family crisis, couples, and family counseling. He also serves as an adjunct professor at a local college and is actively involved in the community, working as an on-call clinician at a local Hospital. Jessica Pechinis has experience working with individuals, couples and families as well as with different types of needs including: including enriching relationships; managing life transitions, anxiety and stress; as well as coping with grief and trauma. She uses an integrated person-centered, humanistic approach in her practice.
Episodes
16 episodes
Parenting Adult Children
In this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss the struggles, fears, and common barriers to parenting adult children. What should parents do? What should these children expect? Hope you enjoy the show!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:57
Lovers to Roommates: How to get Out of the Roommate Debacle
In this episode, Peter and Jessica discuss how easy it is for couples to drift apart and essentially become roommates. As clinicians, we observe a common cycle that leads to this situation and offer remedies to address it. We hope you enjoy the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:30
Building Intimacy in Your Relationship
Intimacy is often very difficult to maintain. In this episode Peter and Jessica talk about some common misconceptions, guidance, and ways to maneuver and build a more intimate relationship. Hope you enjoy the show!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:42
Personality Disorders: How to Recognize them and What to Do
In this episode, Peter delves into the work of Gregory Lester, an expert in personality disorders. Throughout the episode, you will gain insights into what a personality disorder is, how to identify it, and effective management strategies. Addi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:23
The Need for Speed. How and Why to Heal Quickly in Conflict.
In this episode, Jessica and Peter talk about the need to heal "fast" when there's conflict. When couples don't, they are more prone to sit on their assumptions and create more conflict as time moves on.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:00
Infidelity and How to Heal from an Affair
Affairs are betrayals in a committed relationship. These betrayals are devastating on the core of your bond and can often ruin a relationship. However, Peter and Jessica offer hope for the listener on how to heal from an affair: atonement (take...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:46
How to Deal with In-Laws
In-Laws can be a wonderful addition to the family! However, there's a reason for all of the "in-law jokes" that we hear so much of because they can also cause some conflict. In this episode, we address how to build boundaries with them, which s...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:41
When the car goes off the road: The Importance of Mending Conversations (quickly).
After an argument, many couples will choose to use the same unhealthy methods that got them to the argument. In this episode, Peter and Jessica will address the need for quick repair after an escalation and how that will benefit your relationsh...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:42
Should You Leave or Should You Stay? When only one of you is doing the work.
In this episode, we discuss how to properly cope in relationship when you're the only one working. We give some examples of it, when and why it occurs, and what steps you take.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:05
New Year: Is Your Partner a Friend or Foe?
In this episode, we discuss Gottman's distinction between a perpetual and solvable problem (https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perp...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:14
Addiction and How it Interrupts the Family Cycle
In this episode, Jessica and Peter explore how addiction(s) can negatively affect the family system. We bring some personal and professional observations that we've observed over the years and offer some tactics on how to cope with an addiction...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:17
Holiday Cheer or Beer?
Holidays can bring a lot of cheer, but it can also force you to escape and wanna drink. We will be offering some normalization on why holidays are so stressful and some tools to help you get through this season.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:15
When Parents Disagree
In this podcast, Jessica and Peter talk about parental guilt, accepting influence, building a strong sense of connection, understanding child development, and more. We also talk about the importance of having a hot toddy when you have a cold. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:38
Marriage Difficulties in Parenting
In this episode, Jessica and Peter talk about the struggles in marriage when having a child. We address the need for connection, how connection is lost, how to communicate when you're both likely defensive at times, how to support one another, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:21