The Fictional Shrink
Welcome to The Fictional Shrink, where two unique personas—Mark-Jeremy Trybulski and Christopher O'Hara Dunn—collaborate to explore human behavior and emotions. Mark-Jeremy, a psychotherapist and author, focuses entirely on psychological truths, offering grounded insights into the mind. Christopher O'Hara, his creative counterpart, weaves fiction with psychological depth, always pairing imaginative storytelling with the realities it reflects. Together, their distinct voices create a compelling blend of knowledge and narrative, inviting you to reflect, connect, and grow.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
The Fictional Shrink: Celebrating Pride: Community, and the Courage to be Authentic
Celebrate Pride Month with ME in this empowering episode of The Fictional Shrink! This episode dives into the psychology of belonging and the incredible courage it takes to live authent…
The Power of Intent: Owning Our Impact
What role does intent play in our relationships and the way we move through life? In this episode of The Fictional Shrink, we unravel the profound connection between intent and impact. …
The Fictional Shrink: Rebuilding Trust: The Power of Honesty and Healing
Trust is fragile, yet foundational to all meaningful relationships. When it’s broken, rebuilding it can feel overwhelming, but it’s not impossible. Join Dr. Trybulski in this deeply ref…
The Fictional Shrink: Don’t Let Me Down: Expanding Emotional Understanding in Relationships
How do we strengthen our relationships in moments of disappointment or emotional complexity? This episode of The Fictional Shrink Podcast dives deep into the essentials of emotional con…
The Fictional Shrink-Love, Apologies, and Foundations
What does it take to build a love that lasts? Is it trust? Communication? Or something deeper, like emotional resilience? On this episode of The Fictional Shrink, we’re peeling back the…
The Fictional Shrink-The Overthinker's Guide to Finding Peace
Unravel the endless loops of analysis in The Overthinker's Guide to Finding Peace, the latest episode of The Fictional Shrink. Ever catch yourself dissecting every detail or replaying t…
The Fictional Shrink: I Choose Me
Discover the life-changing power of saying, "I choose me", in this episode of The Fictional Shrink. Through the inspiring stories of Amelia, Rosa, and Julie, you'll explore what it mean…
The Fictional Shrink-Zooming In-Zooming Out: Finding Clarity and Empowerment Through Perspective
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by everything life throws your way? Like you’re juggling so many responsibilities, emotions, and challenges that it’s hard to even see a way forward? If t…
The Fictional Shrink-The Difference Between Guilt and Shame
In this episode, we’re exploring the profound difference between guilt and shame—two emotions that often get tangled but have vastly different impacts on how we see ourselves and naviga…
The Fictional Shrink-Tools for Connection: Mastering Healthy Communication
Discover how to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth in this episode of The Fictional Shrink. Learn techniques like active listening to hear, the power of restorative timeouts t…
The Fictional Shrink-The Dark Triad
Discover the shadowy side of leadership in this thought-provoking episode of The Fictional Shrink. "Beneath the Smile" unpacks the Dark Triad traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and ps…
The Fictional Shrink: Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Unlock the power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with our podcast designed to help you master your mindset, communication, and personal growth. This episode dives deep into practi…
The Fictional Shrink-Addiction
Addiction Awareness: Stories of Struggle and Hope is a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the realities of addiction and the power of recovery. Through heartfelt personal stories, …
The Fictional Shrink-Introduction
Welcome to The Fictional Shrink, the podcast where storytelling and psychology come together to explore the intricacies of the human mind. Through the lens of fictional narratives, we u…