Last Session of the Day with The Psych Guys

Two therapists walk into a bar. You get to listen, but with better audio. The Psych Guys are here to dig into the questions everyone is wondering but no one is willing to ask out loud. Join Lukin Center therapist Timothy Meyer and founder Dr. Konstantin Lukin to glean practical tips and insights that will help you expand your understanding of yourself, therapy, and the world around you. Listen in on fresh takes on topics in cutting-edge neuroscience to witty exchanges on relationships, gender, modern life, and more. Whether you have questions about what your therapist is thinking during therapy sessions, how to navigate a mid-life crisis, or how to not feel depressed during Daylight Savings Time, the Psych Guys are ready to get real and discuss the down-and-dirty truths about therapy.

Making the Decision to Move Out of the City

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01-09
13:56

What is the Difference Between Teletherapy and In-Person Therapy?

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01-02
09:48

What is the Difference Between Shame and Guilt?

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12-26
18:09

How Can We Talk About Suicide?

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12-19
10:57

Taking Care of Yourself

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12-12
10:45

Grief During The Holidays

The Psych Guys talk about grief and loss during the holiday seasons- a time that is supposed to be cheer-filled. The Guys talk about how hard it is to feel so out of step with the season.

12-05
10:26

The Influence of Social Media on Kids

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11-28
11:40

Let's Talk About Moving To College

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11-21
13:25

How Do We Work with Our Own Internal Parts?

The psych guys discuss 'parts work'; an interesting way of working with clients that is grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy theory. Tim discusses how he utilizes parts work with clients in order to have different parts of his clients' selves work better together. This type of work is deep and complex, but the psych guys give some practical takeaways on how you can understand your self (or selves) better.

05-03
26:32

From Guys to Guys: What It Is Like Starting Therapy When You Might Not Want To

It is common that people enter therapy following a recommendation from someone else. Specifically, it is very common that men are encouraged to seek treatment from their significant others and may have lots of mixed emotions about it. The psych guys discuss this and offer some insight to men out there who are being asked to go to therapy by their wives.

04-19
23:41

Identity: What Makes You, You!

Today the psych guys dive into a common difficulty they hear about in the therapy room; people dealing with an unforeseen change and a loss of a piece of their identity. Tune in to hear the best ways to prepare for some of these events, and how you can make the most out of these difficult life changes once they happen.

04-12
22:57

Fixing Problems or Building Your Best Self; How Psychotherapy has Changed

Today the psych guys discuss two different ways of looking at psychotherapy; treating pathology to become functional, and implementing techniques in order to thrive. As always, they discuss their views and thoughts about these two different ways of looking at psychotherapy in their transparent, open dialogue.

04-05
20:41

Why Aren't More People Putting in Effort in Therapy?

Today the psych guys 'pull back the curtain' and discuss how oftentimes they notice that they might be putting in more effort than the client. They discuss these dynamics and discuss how a great deal of effort can lead to a great deal of change.

03-29
20:02

Dr. Lukin's Heartfelt View On the Ukrainian Conflict

Today Dr. Lukin, who is originally from Ukraine, speaks about how he conceptualizes, copes with and understands the conflict in Eastern Europe. Konstantin and Tim speak openly and candidly about the recent troubling events and discuss how this conflict can be viewed from different levels by drawing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

03-22
27:53

Stigma Change in Mask Wearing

Today the psych guys talk about a recent change: mask mandates being lifted in the Tri-State area. Although this may seem like a welcome change, the psych guys shed light on the fact that this change can lead to anxiety and uncertainty. They discuss these recent events and share their personal and professional thoughts about how this change influences all of us in different ways.

03-15
22:19

Using Math to Get Fit

Today, the psych guys discuss their personal struggles and successes with increasing motivation to exercise. In this episode, the psych guys pull back the curtain and discuss their own personal motivational strategies, diving into their personal mindsets about fitness.

03-08
33:04

Can You Be Using Time More Mindfully?

Today the psych guys discuss how time is perceived, and illustrate how you can utilize this knowledge and understanding of time to your advantage to get the most out of this precious commodity.

03-01
17:42

Getting the Most Out of Your Midlife Crisis

Many people struggle with the anxiety and panic that midlife crises bring. During this episode, the psych guys discuss their professional and personal experiences with midlife crises and offer insight on effective ways to re-frame this stage of life in order to get the most out of it.

02-22
20:07

The Importance of 'Shutting Down' During Your Time Away

Today the psych guys open up a discussion about the difficulties associated with unwinding and truly taking time off during vacation. As always, they offer helpful tips and concepts to incorporate in order to make the most out of your time off.

02-15
21:53

What Is an Appropriate Work/Life Balance?

Today the psych guys dive into a common conversation they have with clients- quality of life. Our perceptions of quality of life with work/life balance are always changing, and the psych guys dive into this conversation and offer new ways to think about how individuals can take control over their quality of life.

01-18
20:11

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