Head Shrink Inc.

Send me a question or comment You can be in a relationship that looks stable from the outside and still feel quietly stuck on the inside. That limbo is the focus here: you’ve been together a long time, you’re not particularly happy, but you’re not miserable enough to leave. So what tells you it’s time to fix your relationship, and what tells you it’s time to finish it? I walk through how I think about that question in real life, especially when there’s no abuse and the problem is the slow dri...

Send me a question or comment People pleasing can sound harmless, even admirable, until you notice the cost: constant pressure to perform, fear of disappointing anyone, and a calendar full of commitments you secretly dread. I’m Doc David from Head Shrink Inc., and I’m unpacking the people pleaser pattern in a blunt, practical way. If you’ve ever called yourself a people pleaser, or you’ve been accused of it, this conversation helps you separate true kindness from approval seeking that leads t...

Send me a question or comment Fall arrives fast, so we walk through five concrete ways we make the seasonal transition feel calmer and more intentional. We focus on routines, daylight, connection, and the hard but freeing practice of letting one thing end. • Resetting routines after summer to create predictability without overdoing it • Setting boundaries for weekends so fall events do not cause burnout • Using September as a second New Year with realistic, simple commitment...

Send me a question or comment We finish part two of Doc David’s dating tips by naming the warning signs that quietly turn into painful marriage problems later. We focus on safety, honesty, attraction, and long term choices so you can date with clear boundaries and real confidence. • recognising possessiveness, extreme jealousy, and control as serious red flags • understanding why marriage rarely fixes dating problems • challenging unhealthy “love for sex” and “sex for love” ...

Send me a question or comment We share six dating tips that help you spot problems early and make choices with clear eyes instead of pure emotion. We talk about friends, family patterns, outside perspective, and why self-respect is the backbone of lasting self-esteem. • noticing what a partner’s friend group reveals • understanding how hidden issues surface over time • paying attention to family of origin and red flags • asking trusted parents and close family for fit&...