Shrink Space
By Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.
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Join Dr. Rob Patterson and Dr. David Colarossi, two friends and psychologists, as they explore the intricacies of the human mind with humor, heart, and a side of friendly banter. In each episode, they debate key psychological concepts, shedding light on the fascinating principles that shape our everyday lives. From unraveling the mysteries of human behavior to diving into the latest research—or just having a good laugh along the way—Shrink Space is your go-to podcast for a lively mix of insights, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs that will make you think twice about what makes us tick.
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Money Doesn’t Motivate People (The Way You Think) | Shrink Space E.68
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May 06, 2026 |
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Why High Performers Feel Like Frauds | Shrink Space E.67
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Is AI Making Us Dumber? | Shrink Space E.66
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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How To Be More Creative | Shrink Space E.65
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Tribal Minds During Global Crises: War With Iran | Shrink Space E.64
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Silence vs Stepping In: Politics and the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team | Shrink Space E.63
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Competence Porn: Calm is the New Charisma? | Shrink Space E.62
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Why Vulnerability Matters (And Why Most People Get It Wrong) | Shrink Space E.61
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Who Are You Trying to Impress?: Why we change to be liked | Shrink Space E.60
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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ICE Shooting: How Cognitive Dissonance shapes our Political Reactions | Shrink Space E.59
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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When Ego Replaces Leadership: Trump's Reaction to Rob Reiner's Murder | Shrink Space E.58
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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When Wealth Stops Protecting You: Sean Combs and the Psychology of Power | Shrink Space E.57
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Want to Change? Start Doing Something | Shrink Space E.56
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Virtuous Victimhood: Britney, Bieber and the Psychology Behind It | Shrink Space E.55
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Gratitude– Psychologists Ask If It’s Overrated | Shrink Space Ep. 54
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The Outsider’s Dilemma: When You Think Someone’s Relationship Is a Mistake | Shrink Space E.53
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Why Your Brain Can’t Stand Being Wrong | Shrink Space E.52
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Do You Really Have Burnout? | Shrink Space E.51
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The hidden flaw in the 5 Love Languages | Shrink Space E.50
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Living Out Loud: Extroverts and Introverts at Work and Home | Shrink Space E.49
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Success Against All Odds: An Interview with John Brink | Shrink Space E.48
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Living with a Loud Mind: Psychology of Neuroticism | Shrink Space E.47
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Why Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparked a Firestorm | Shrink Space E.46
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Soulmates, Conspiracies, and AITA: One Year of Shrink Space | Shrink Space E.45
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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ChatGPT Isn’t Your Therapist | Shrink Space E.44
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Pull of the Past: The Psychology of Nostalgia | Shrink Space E.43
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Is Everything “Trauma”? Discussing Concept Creep in Psychology | Shrink Space E.42
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Self-Care | Shrink Space E.41
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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After the Affair: What Survivors and Offenders Both Need to Know | Shrink Space E.40
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How We Parent: Two Psychologists Discuss Triggers, Values, and Emotional Growth | Shrink Space E.39
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Why We Cheat: The Psychology Behind Infidelity | Shrink Space E.38
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Where Did All My Friends Go? Friendships in Adulthood | Shrink Space E.37
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Shrink Space Short Takes: Elon Musk’s America Party
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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The Diddy Verdict: Trauma, Power, and Public Perception | Shrink Space E.35
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Crowd Control: The Psychology of Protests and Riots | Shrink Space E.34
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Wounded Ego: Trump, Musk, and Narcissistic Injury | Shrink Space E.33
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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When Ego Wears a Halo: Two Psychologists Discuss Spiritual Narcissism | Shrink Space Podcast E.32
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Typecast: Myers-Briggs & Other Personality Tests | Shrink Space E. 31
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Catastrophe of Success: Why Success Can Feel Like Failure | Shrink Space E.30
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May 20, 2025 |
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How to Strengthen Your Relationships: John Gottman Part 2 | Shrink Space E.29
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Four Horsemen: John Gottman and Romantic Relationships Part 1 | Shrink Space E.28
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May 06, 2025 |
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FIRST GUEST INTERVIEW! David & Rob Discuss Cancel Culture and Other Topics with Dr. Dana Borchert (She doesn’t agree) | Shrink Space E.27
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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TRUMP VS ZELENSKY: Whose Side Are You On? Loyalty in Politics, Work, and Relationships | Shrink Space E.26
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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HOW TO SPOT AN ABUSER – Lessons from the Gabby Petito Case | Shrink Space E.25
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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TOXIC MASCULINITY: What Is It Really? | Psychologists Discuss Toxic Personality Traits | Ep.24
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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CANCEL CULTURE | Psychologists discuss (David rants) about the implications of Cancel Culture Ep 23
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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WHY DO WE NEED AWARD SHOWS? | Psychologists React to the Grammys Ep. 22
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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VOICE MEMO Analysis: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni | Psychologists React Ep. 21
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Why do you like TAYLOR SWIFT? Psychologists explain PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS | Ep. 20
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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MASS FORMATION (Not Psychosis) Psychologists discuss reactions to LA Fires & Luigi Mangione | Ep. 19
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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WHY DON'T PEOPLE CHANGE? | Psychologists share STRATEGIES for behavior change | Shrink Space Ep. 18
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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TIPS & TRICKS to Navigate the Holidays | PSYCHOLOGISTS share their strategies | Shrink Space Ep. 17
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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LILY PHILLIPS | PSYCHOLOGISTS REACT | Why she did it. Why the men did it. Shrink Space Ep.16
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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PSYCHOLOGISTS EXPLAIN | Why Families Create Stress over the Holidays | Shrink Space Ep. 15
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Psychologists' guide to Surviving your Family over the Holidays | Shrink Space Ep. 14
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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UNGRATFUL - Psychologists Question the Value of being Thankful | Shrink Space Ep. 13
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Trump Won - Why are you Surprised? | Shrink Space Ep. 12
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 11 | Competition - Blessing or Curse
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 10 | Voting Blind - Psychologists discuss voter bias
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 9 | The Psychology behind Cults
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 8 | The Power of Self Righteousness
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 7 | What is more important - Impact or Intent?
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 6 | Are some conspiracy theories real?
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 5 | Are you the A-hole?
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 4 | Two Psychologists React to DIDDY - Is being a psychopath adaptive?
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 3 | Two Psychologists React to the DEBATE - Naïve Realism
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 2 | Are soul mates real?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Shrink Space Ep. 1 | Let's talk about power, and why people won't give it up
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Sep 05, 2024 |