Shrink Space Show
Rob and David are Psychologists and friends that banter while exploring key psychological concepts.
Self-diagnosing ADHD is more complicated than it looks π
06/16/2026
Why are so many people self-diagnosing ADHD, autism, trauma, and anxiety from social media? π
We explore whatβs driving it, what it means, and whether it actually helps or harms.
Can we really diagnose ourselves, or can it be misleading? π€
Pathologizing Normal Life: The Rise of Self-Diagnosing | Shrink Space E.71 Why are so many people diagnosing themselves with ADHD, autism, anx...
Every day there's a new way to improve yourself.
Are we actually improving or getting lost in options? π€
Are you a maximizer or a satisficer? π€π§
Some people search endlessly for the perfect choice. Others choose what's good enough and move on.
Research suggests that maximizers often find better outcomes, but satisficers tend to be happier with their decisions and experience less regret.
Which one sounds more like you?
06/09/2026
New episode of Shrink Space is out now! π§
Why do more choices often make us feel more anxious? π€
This week, we're diving into choice overload, decision fatigue, and the psychology behind making confident decisions π§
Why Too Many Choices Makes Us Miserable | Shrink Space E.70 Have you ever spent more time deciding what to watch than actually ...
Do you ever spend more time deciding what to watch than actually watching it? π
In tomorrow's episode of Shrink Space, we explore why having more choices can sometimes create more anxiety and how to make decisions with greater confidence.
New episode drops June 9 π§
A good self-help creator leaves room for nuance, not βone perfect solutionβ for everyone π
Psychologist Rob shares a few green flags to look for in self-help content π§
Personal development online can make success look like a lifestyle instead of years of hard work πͺ
People act like you become Jeff Bezos by going to the gym, waking up at 5am, and dating supermodels π
πSelf-help isnβt always safe advice. Psychologist Rob explains when it can backfire and why you should be careful who you listen to π
05/19/2026
David went to see Mel Robbins live and it raised some big questions about self-help culture. Is motivational advice actually built for everyone, or are there things we should be more critical about? π€
New episode of Shrink Space is out now π§
The Seven Deadly Sins of Self Help | Shrink Space E.69 Self-help is everywhere right now, but does it actually hold up whe...
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