I&#39;m a shrink. And today, I want to talk about the hit show Shrinking.Most of the time, I hear the term &#34;shrink&#34; used in a funny, almost endearing way. It’s like when people call me “Doc” instead of my name. It’s a term that binds us but also keeps boundaries clear.I’d like to give you my thoughts on the Apple TV show Shrinking. And even more so, its message – that the people who are shrinks aren’t living lives that are somehow set apart from the rest of humanity. We’re dealing with our own lives as we try our best to help you with yours. As I think the Harrison Ford character says, “Messed up people can help other messed up people” or something like that. There’s hopefully some humility involved.The listener email is from a daughter asking if the insecurity she feels – fear of “messing up” – has anything to do with the fact that she and her mom were enmeshed…AG1 New Generation<h3>Vital Links: </h3><a href="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/if-having-it-all-together-is-intimidating-think-again-maybe-its-about-risk/" rel="nofollow">Blogpost on building self-confidence</a><h3>Advertisers Links:</h3>Click <a href="https://drinkag1.com/selfwork" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for the NEW GEN offer from AG1 – with bonus product with your subscription!Manage your hormones with the help of Happy Mammoth, a leader in women&#39;s health! Go to https://happymammoth.com/selfwork to order!You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/selfwork-dr.-margaret-rutherford/id1166015598?mt=2" rel="nofollow">SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/" rel="nofollow">my website</a> and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you’d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/SelfWork" rel="nofollow">here</a> and answer the membership questions! Welcome!My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available<a href="http://perfectlyhiddendepression.com/" rel="nofollow"> here!</a> Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life.There’s another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You’ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you’re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I’ll look forward to hearing from you! Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code SELFWORK for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

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