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Why are we even doing this?
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Before the bourbon flows and the diagnoses fly, co-hosts David and Robby sit down for a raw, honest conversation about why this show even exists. In this prelude to Season 1, they lay out the mission of Shrink The Nation — to create a refuge for the exhausted middle, the politically homeless, and anyone tired of being emotionally blackmailed by the extremes.
This episode pulls back the curtain:
- Why three psychiatrists felt compelled to launch a show
- What it means to explore politics from the inside of the fringes
- How clinical tools can help explain the chaos — without dehumanizing anyone
- Why humor, humility, and bourbon aren’t just features — they’re necessities
If you're feeling overwhelmed, disillusioned, or just looking for a place where nuance still lives — this episode is your invitation to the couch.
Shrink The Nation is where America lies on the couch — and we pour the bourbon.
Hosted by board-certified psychiatrists and mental health pros with backgrounds in military, media, and systems thinking, we break down the psychology behind politics, culture, and public dysfunction.
Smart. Funny. Clinically sharp. Slightly buzzed.
Subscribe, rate, and share if you’re part of the exhausted middle looking for sanity in the noise.
Send us your questions (or your defense mechanisms): [email protected]
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Shrink The Nation — On the Couch With America.
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