238. Saying "I'm Fine" Is Emotional Dishonesty
Saying “I’m fine” to people when asked how you’re doing, may not be the emotionally honest answer. Sure, there are times and places to give a socially acceptable answer. But with people close to you, this answer blocks connection and prevents closeness in relationships.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawk…
243. If I’m Nice I’m Safe (People-Pleasing)
People often think that being “nice” means you will be “safe” in the world, and others won’t hurt you or take advantage of you. Unfortunately, being nice is often a people-pleasing tendency that seeks to pacify what we believe others want at the expense of our needs, honesty, and healthy relationsh…
246. Empathy Can Be Dangerous
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools in relationships—and in therapy. But if you’re not careful, it can also become one of the fastest paths to emotional exhaustion.
In this episode, Aaron and Nathan kick off a two-part series on empathy vs. compassion, starting with a deep dive into empathy:…
244. Transparency, Vulnerability, and Emotions: What Actually Builds Intimacy
What does it actually mean to be vulnerable? Is it the same as being transparent? And where do emotions fit in?
In this episode of The ShrinkThink Podcast, licensed professional counselors Aaron and Nathan break down the often-confused differences between transparency, vulnerability, and sharing e…
245. The Hidden Reason You Can’t Stop Overthinking
Overthinking isn’t the same thing as “thinking deeply.” In this episode, Aaron and Nathan unpack what overthinking actually is, how it feeds anxiety, and why it often turns small decisions into exhausting, paralyzing spirals.
They break down the overthinking loop (thought → anxiety → more thinking…
247. How Compassion Prevents Burnout
In this follow-up to our episode on empathy, Aaron and Nathan shift the focus to compassion—what it is, how it’s different from empathy, and why it can be a more sustainable way of helping others without burning out.
Compassion isn’t about getting swept up in someone else’s emotions or rushing the…
248. Should You Use AI Instead of Therapy
AI is everywhere right now—and it’s starting to show up in the therapy room, too. In this episode, Aaron and Nathan zoom out and wrestle with a big question that therapists, clients, and everyday humans are increasingly asking: should you use AI alongside therapy… or instead of it?
This is Part 1 …
249. How to Use AI in Therapy (Without Replacing It)
In this episode, Aaron and Nathan continue their two-part conversation on AI and therapy—this time getting practical. Rather than debating whether AI should be used, they start from a clear position: AI cannot replace therapy. But when used wisely, it can support and strengthen the therapeutic proc…
252. When to Go Back to Therapy
A lot of people try therapy, do meaningful work, and then eventually step away—because life stabilizes, the “knot” loosens, and it feels like they can take it from there. And honestly, that’s often a healthy outcome.
But then something shifts. A big life event hits (a car accident, a death in the …
253. Couples Therapy Should Be Balanced
Couples therapy isn’t about picking sides—it’s about creating balance.
In this episode, Aaron and Nathan break down one of the most misunderstood aspects of couples counseling: what real balance actually looks like in the room.
They explore why couples therapy is not individual therapy times two, a…
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