# Head Shrink Inc. Welcome to your dose of advice about relationships and how they work. We talk about mental health, pop culture and all things relationship. Have a question? We will answer it. We guarantee you will come away with facts from our opinions. When you get a chance you can follow Doc David in a variety of ways. Instagram: Drdavidsimonsen Twitter: Headshrinkinc TikTok : The\_doc\_david Have a question? Send an email to : HeadShrinkInc@gmail.com I look forward to connecting! Page: Feed: --- ## Parasocial Relationships 101 _2026-08-05_ Send me a question or comment We break down parasocial relationships and why they feel so real even when the connection is one-sided. We talk through the good, the bad, and the warning signs that show up when social media turns familiarity into dependence. • defining parasocial relationships as one-sided emotional bonds • why radio and TV shaped this long before social media • how constant… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19604694-parasocial-relationships-101.mp3) ## When Family Loyalty Becomes A Weapon _2026-07-20_ Send me a question or comment We sit down with John and Ashley to trace how a devout, image-driven family culture turns love into compliance and turns honest boundaries into “betrayal.” We unpack the slow build to estrangement, the smear campaign and legal threats that follow, and what accountability would actually need to look like for reconciliation. • how enmeshment makes normal boundaries feel… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19517832-when-family-loyalty-becomes-a-weapon.mp3) ## Alienated Mother reconciles with daughter _2026-07-06_ Send me a question or comment I had the opportunity to speak with Sunday. She was a single working mother raising her daughter. Sunday's mother began to interfere and created an Alienation situation for her. Listen in! Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19455251-alienated-mother-reconciles-with-daughter.mp3) ## Why do I stay in the middle? _2026-06-18_ Send me a question or comment Some accuse me of taking sides (I try not to). I want people to understand why taking a side is generally not useful in my goal of trying to help people reconcile. Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19364357-why-do-i-stay-in-the-middle.mp3) ## Hello, It's me again _2026-06-16_ Send me a question or comment I used to podcast all the time. I've been away unintentionally for a year. I thought I would get back into it so here we go again. Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19358352-hello-it-s-me-again.mp3) ## coparenting queens _2025-01-07_ Send me a question or comment Interviewed a mom and bio mom who are best friends. If you're divorced this is potentially a good goal to have. Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19351795-coparenting-queens.mp3) ## Don't cut off your family _2024-11-11_ Send me a question or comment The election is over and now you want to cut your family off? Don't do it. Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19351796-don-t-cut-off-your-family.mp3) ## Enmeshed realtionships are not where it's at _2024-10-23_ Send me a question or comment Enmeshed parental relationships are not a good idea. Don't pressure your kids with your emotional turmoil Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19352209-enmeshed-realtionships-are-not-where-it-s-at.mp3) ## There is a battle taking place inside of you _2024-01-18_ Send me a question or comment Have you ever been able to name the internal struggle that goes on inside of you. There is a young self and adult self that battle one another. Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19352210-there-is-a-battle-taking-place-inside-of-you.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QTcgRkoss8Ni) _2024-01-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## Don't be comfortable _2023-11-10_ Send me a question or comment Do you challenge yourself in all areas? I try to, but am definitely not succesful at it. Don't value comfort over discomfort Doc David [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624740/episodes/19352211-don-t-be-comfortable.mp3)