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Two Shrinks and a Mic

Dr. Andrew Rosen & Dr. David Gross

21 episodes

19 hours ago

Send us a text Psychiatrist Dr. David Gross and psychologist Dr. Andrew Rosen explore the complex world of sleep—why it’s so hard to get, how stress and overstimulation keep us up at night, and why good sleep hygiene is essential for mental health. From doom-scrolling to over-the-counter sleep aids, the doctors break down what’s really sabotaging your rest and how to retrain your brain for better sleep. They discuss the connection between insomnia, anxiety, and depression, reveal how medicati...

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Send us a text Psychiatrist Dr. David Gross and psychologist Dr. Andrew Rosen explore the complex world of sleep—why it’s so hard to get, how stress and overstimulation keep us up at night, and why good sleep hygiene is essential for mental health. From doom-scrolling to over-the-counter sleep aids, the doctors break down what’s really sabotaging your rest and how to retrain your brain for better sleep. They discuss the connection between insomnia, anxiety, and depression, reveal how medicati...

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Episodes (20/21)

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 20 - Why We Can’t Sleep Anymore and How to Fix It

Send us a text Psychiatrist Dr. David Gross and psychologist Dr. Andrew Rosen explore the complex world of sleep—why it’s so hard to get, how stress and overstimulation keep us up at night, and why good sleep hygiene is essential for mental health. From doom-scrolling to over-the-counter sleep aids, the doctors break down what’s really sabotaging your rest and how to retrain your brain for better sleep. They discuss the connection between insomnia, anxiety, and depression, reveal how medicati...

20 hours ago

26 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 19 - The Power of Teamwork in Treating Anxiety

Send us a text In this insightful episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross explore how true healing from anxiety requires a balanced partnership between psychotherapy and psychiatry. They share real-life examples from their practices and unpack the science of how our brains rewire through active learning, practice, and cognitive behavioral therapy. From understanding the circuitry of the mind to recognizing when medication and therapy can work hand in hand, the...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 18 - Understanding the First Step Toward Healing

Send us a text For many, that first therapy session is one of the hardest steps toward healing. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross talk about what it’s really like to walk into a mental health professional’s office for the first time. From breaking old stereotypes about “shrinks” to explaining how trust and hope begin to form, they explore the emotional challenges, misconceptions, and courage it takes to say, “I need help.” The doctors also share how their own experiences—b...

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 17 - Re-Air: Decades of Healing – Reflections from Two Shrinks Behind the Mic

Send us a text We’re bringing back one of our most heartfelt and insightful episodes of Two Shrinks and A Mic. In this re-air, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross reflect on their decades of experience in psychology and psychiatry, sharing what continues to inspire them to show up for their patients after hearing thousands of stories filled with pain, resilience, and hope. From their early days practicing with only textbook knowledge to the wisdom gained through years of life and clinical ex...

4 weeks ago

23 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 16 - Understanding Depression and Finding Hope

Send us a text Depression is one of the most commonly misunderstood mental health conditions, often confused with unhappiness or temporary sadness. In this episode, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen break down the differences between normal mood shifts and clinical depression. They explore how depression shows up in daily life, why it can feel like being trapped in a dark pit, and what role both biology and life circumstances play in its onset. From the impact of negative thinking and the ...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 15 - Finding Hope in a Disconnected World

Send us a text In this episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross explore the meaning of hope and why it feels missing for so many people today. They reflect on how depression, anxiety, and isolation often stem from a lack of future vision, meaningfulness, and human connection. Through stories from clinical practice, research on control and recovery, and insights into spirituality, they reveal how hope can be cultivated. From the impact of pets and group support ...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 14 - Therapy Takes Time Inside the Ups and Downs of Healing

Send us a text Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross open the clinic door and talk candidly about what it is really like to help people heal. They unpack the slow and nonlinear nature of recovery, the stock market analogy for progress, and why patience and hope matter when relief is not instant. They explore the limits of quick fixes like tranquilizers, the pressure that short term therapy research can put on real people, and the ways insurance and rating scales can crowd out genuine conversat...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 13 - Understanding Anxiety and How to Find Relief

Send us a text We are re-airing this important episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic where Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deep dive into the complexities of anxiety. From the evolutionary role of the amygdala to the rise of health anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, they explore why our brains are wired to remember fear more vividly than joy. The doctors discuss how panic attacks can feel like life-threatening events, why reassurance rarely works, and the powerful connection ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 12 - Why We Still Show Up Every Day

Send us a text In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross reflect on their decades of experience in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. They share what keeps them showing up for their patients, even after hearing thousands of stories filled with pain, struggle, and resilience. From the early days of navigating treatment with only textbook knowledge to now practicing with deep wisdom and life experience, the doctors explore ho...

2 months ago

23 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 11 - Understanding Health Anxiety

Health anxiety can show up in subtle worries or overwhelming fears that consume daily life. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross break down the difference between everyday health concerns, clinical health anxiety, and what used to be called hypochondriasis. They explore why health anxiety is more common today, how “Dr. Google” and AI can make it worse, and the ways obsessive worry can affect both patients and practitioners. Together they share insights on effective treatments...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 10 - Understanding Social Anxiety

Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deep dive into social anxiety, one of the most common yet misunderstood anxiety disorders. From early childhood experiences like book reports and school parties to high pressure corporate boardrooms, social anxiety shows up in ways that can limit connection, opportunity, and joy. Together, the doctors explore how overthinking, avoidance, and self criticism create a cycle that fuels the disorder and how exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral strategi...

2 months ago

23 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 9 - Inside the First Session Understanding Anxiety from Two Perspectives

What really happens when you walk into a mental health professional’s office for the first time? Dr. Andrew Rosen, psychologist, and Dr. David Gross, psychiatrist, share how they each approach that initial meeting — from building trust and clarifying what “anxiety” really means, to distinguishing between psychological, situational, and biological causes. They discuss the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance, the surprising strengths hidden in obsessive thinking, and why anxiety...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 8 - Trapped Thoughts and Real Tools

This week on Two Shrinks and a Mic, we’re diving deep into one of the most common but misunderstood triggers of anxiety: the feeling of being trapped. From crowded movie theaters to our own spiraling thoughts, we explore why that “I’ve got to get out of here” panic hits so hard—and what it’s really rooted in. Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross unpack everything from the fear of mortality to the fight-or-flight response, offering tangible tools like exercise, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and even n...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 7 - The Truth About Anxiety and Why Help Actually Works

In this episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deeper dive into anxiety disorders - what they are, where they come from, and why they affect so many people. From prehistoric brain wiring to modern-day panic attacks, they break down how anxiety shows up in the brain and the body, and why it can feel so overwhelming. They explore the most common anxiety disorders today, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, and OCD, while unpacking how o...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 6 - Understanding Anxiety: The Real Symptoms, Hidden Triggers, and How to Treat It

In this episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. David Gross (psychiatrist) and Dr. Andrew Rosen (psychologist) unpack the layered, often misunderstood experience of anxiety. From the history of anxiety as a "wastebasket diagnosis" to its modern-day complexities, they dive into the physical and cognitive symptoms, why language matters when describing anxiety, and how it often masks deeper issues like depression. They explore the role of maladaptive coping mechanisms—like avoidance, substance use...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 5 - Detours, Diagnoses & Discoveries: The Real Life of Two Shrinks

In this reflective and refreshingly honest episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross open up about how they stumbled into their professions—and how the field has evolved (and been challenged) over the decades. From imposter syndrome and blank-screen training to the frustrations of managed care and the rising tide of existential anxiety, they explore the deep lessons learned from a lifetime of listening. It’s a conversation about purpose, presence, and the messy, m...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 4 - Why Psychologists And Psychiatrists Clash — And How It Hurts Mental Health Care

What happens when two mental health professionals—one psychiatrist, one psychologist—sit down to unpack the history, tension, and surprising synergy between their fields? In this candid and deeply human episode, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen share personal stories from decades in the field, reflecting on how outdated systems, insurance-driven models, and stigma have fractured collaboration between psychology and psychiatry. But the conversation doesn’t stop at frustration—it builds a h...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 3 - From Denial To Dialogue: Why Talking Might Be The Mental Health Breakthrough You Need

In this powerful episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen break down the often-overlooked journey from silent suffering to seeking support. They explore how subtle emotional shifts—like struggling to get out of bed, losing interest in life, or constantly spinning in negative thoughts—can be warning signs that it's time to talk to a mental health professional. But recognizing the need for help is just the beginning. With warmth, insight, and decades of clinical ex...

4 months ago

25 minutes

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Ep. 2 - Is It Time to Get Help? Decoding the Mental Health Check Engine Light

How do you really know when it's time to seek help? In this candid and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross—psychologist and psychiatrist with over 30 years of friendship and clinical experience—break down the signs that it might be time to seek mental health support. They unpack the lingering stigma around therapy, the difference between feeling low and true functional decline, and why your brain deserves the same attention as any other organ. You'll hear sur...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Two Shrinks and a Mic

Ep. 1 - The Psychologist, The Psychiatrist, And The Truth About Mental Health No One Talks About

In the premiere episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross get real about what it’s like to blend psychology and psychiatry in a field that used to keep them miles apart. With nearly 40 years of collaboration, they reveal what most professionals won’t: the best mental health care happens when egos are dropped and minds stay open. From surprising stories of missed trauma to the powerful role of humor, listening, and lifelong learning, this episode is a refreshing ta...

5 months ago

21 minutes