Do you ever reach the end of the day feeling like you've given everything you have to everyone else?

Work. Family. Friends. Relationships. Responsibilities.

Somewhere along the way, your emotional tank runs empty.

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, clinical psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis introduce a simple but powerful way to think about your emotional energy: imagine starting each day with $100. Every conversation, obligation, and interaction costs you something... but how often do you stop to ask who's helping fill your tank back up?

Together, they explore why emotional exhaustion happens, why some people and situations drain us more than others, and practical strategies for recharging before burnout becomes your normal.

You'll learn how to become more intentional about where your energy goes, recognize the signs that you're running on empty, and build simple habits that help you recover instead of carrying the weight of the entire day with you.

If you've been feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or like there's never enough of you to go around, this conversation will leave you with practical tools and a new perspective on taking care of yourself.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained... while someone else leaves you feeling calm, supported, and energized?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the psychology behind emotionally draining relationships and why your nervous system responds differently to different people.

Together, they discuss:

• Why some people leave you feeling emotionally exhausted

• How your nervous system constantly picks up on emotional cues

• The role of co-regulation and emotional energy in relationships

• Why certain friendships and interactions affect you so deeply

• How understanding these patterns can help you make healthier relationship choices

If you've ever thought, "Why do I always feel so drained after being around certain people?" this conversation is for you.

Whether you're navigating friendships, family relationships, work dynamics, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this episode offers practical insights that can help you recognize what's happening beneath the surface.

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to follow Shrinks on Tap so you never miss future episodes exploring psychology, relationships, emotional wellness, and the challenges of being human.

Have you ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally drained—but assumed it was just stress, a busy season, or simply part of life?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the often-overlooked signs of burnout and why so many people experience it without realizing what's really happening.

Burnout doesn't always show up as complete exhaustion. Sometimes it looks like feeling disconnected from the things you once enjoyed, struggling to focus, becoming increasingly irritable, feeling emotionally numb, or carrying the constant weight of everyone else's needs and expectations.

Lauren and Eleni discuss:

• What burnout actually is and how it develops
• The difference between stress and burnout
• Why women are especially vulnerable to burnout
• Common warning signs people tend to dismiss
• How burnout impacts relationships, work, and emotional well-being
• Practical strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout before it becomes overwhelming

If you've ever wondered whether you're simply stressed—or if something deeper may be going on—this conversation offers insight, validation, and actionable tools for moving forward.

Have you ever felt responsible for someone else's happiness?

Do you find yourself constantly trying to fix problems, rescue loved ones, avoid conflict, or manage other people's emotions?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore codependency, people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and the emotional burden of feeling responsible for everyone around you.

Together, they discuss:

• What codependency really is
• The difference between caring and controlling
• Common signs of overfunctioning in relationships
• How childhood experiences shape these patterns
• Why healthy boundaries are not punishment
• How to support others without carrying their emotional load

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "If they're not okay, I'm not okay," this episode will help you better understand where that pattern comes from and how to begin changing it.

Shrinks on Tap is a psychology podcast hosted by Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis, where real conversations about mental health, relationships, self-awareness, trauma, anxiety, boundaries, burnout, and personal growth happen without the clinical jargon.

What actually happens in therapy?

If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy is “just talking,” what therapists are actually doing during a session, or how therapy helps people create meaningful change, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Eleni pull back the curtain on the therapy process and break down what’s really happening in the room.

They explore:

• Why people come to therapy and how goals are set

• The difference between CBT and deeper therapeutic work

• How anxiety and fear show up in the mind and body

• EMDR and how trauma can affect us long after an experience ends

• IFS / parts work and understanding the different “parts” of ourselves

• Hypnosis and nervous system regulation

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration

• Green flags and red flags when choosing a therapist

• How to know when therapy is helping—and when it may be time to move on

Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time, already in the process, or simply curious about how it works, this conversation offers a warm and honest look at what therapy can really be.

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In this mini episode of Shrinks on Tap, Lauren and Eleni recap our second Women’s Crawl, this time in Falls Church, Virginia.

What looked like a fun afternoon out quickly became something deeper: women gathering in community, setting intentions, stepping into their power, sharing honestly, and making space for themselves.

We talk about:

✨ what “stepping into your power” looked like for women at this event
✨ why so many women are craving genuine community right now
✨ the mental health conversations that naturally unfolded throughout the day
✨ how Women’s Crawl became more than “just a bar crawl”
✨ what surprised us most about bringing this experience to a new city

Women’s Crawl was created to bring women together in a meaningful way: through connection, reflection, conversation, and a little fun too.

And we’re just getting started.

If you’ve been craving more connection, more community, or a space to reconnect with yourself, this conversation is for you.

Follow Shrinks on Tap for conversations around relationships, emotional wellness, self-awareness, and growth.

Interested in bringing a Women’s Crawl to your city? Reach out. We’d love to hear from you.

Have you ever known something felt off… but stayed anyway?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Lauren Fisher and Eleni Boosalis unpack the red flags women often ignore in dating—from love bombing and inconsistency to emotional unavailability, boundary pushing, and unresolved trauma.

They explore why chemistry can cloud judgment, why your nervous system often knows before your mind does, and what healthy dating actually feels like.

In this episode:

• Love bombing and fast emotional intensity

• Inconsistency, ghosting, and mixed signals

• Why some relationships feel exciting—but unsafe

• Red flags vs yellow flags

• What secure, emotionally healthy dating looks like

If you’ve ever thought…

“I knew… but I stayed.”

This episode is for you.

What happens when two psychologists decide a bar crawl can become something much bigger than drinks?

In this special mini episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boussalas share the story behind the Women’s Crawl… a one-of-a-kind experience designed to bring women together through connection, empowerment, mental health, movement, and community.

What began as one unforgettable gathering is quickly becoming something bigger… a movement built around helping women feel seen, supported, and connected.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Why the first crawl created such a powerful response
✨ Why Falls Church became the next city
✨ The meaning behind this year’s theme: Step Into Your Power
✨ Why this is for women of all ages—not just “bar crawl” crowds
✨ The charity partner supporting women and children in transition
✨ Why Shrinks on Tap hopes to bring this movement to cities across the country

🎟 Join us in Falls Church on May 9 | 2PM–7PM

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-falls-church-womens-crawl-celebration-cocktails-connection-tickets-1986278340987?aff=ShrinksonTap

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