A breakup doesn’t just end a relationship. It can shatter your present, your past, and the future you thought you were building.

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis are joined by special guest Andrada Florescu, LPC, to explore what really happens after a breakup you didn’t choose — and why so many of us find ourselves dating the “same person” in a different body.

Over coffee from Junction Bakery & Bistro, they unpack:

• Why breakups can feel like withdrawal

• The grief process and nervous system impact

• Social media checking as “relapse behavior”

• Anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns

• How childhood templates for love shape adult relationships

• What it actually takes to move from “we” back to “me”

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does this keep happening to me?” — this conversation offers insight, compassion, and practical reflection.

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Are you genuinely laidback — or are you avoiding the discomfort required for real change?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fischer and Eleni Boosalis explore the often-overlooked difference between emotional ease and emotional avoidance. With trauma-informed insight, real clinical examples, and relatable metaphors, they unpack why growth almost always involves discomfort — and why so many people unconsciously resist it.

The conversation examines how avoidance can shape relationships, identity, career choices, and emotional patterns, especially when the nervous system has learned that chaos feels familiar. They also discuss why peace can feel uncomfortable after long periods of stress, and how intuition plays a critical role in meaningful change.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, conflicted, or unsure whether their current life is aligned — or simply familiar.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between being laidback and emotionally avoidant

• Why discomfort is often a necessary part of growth

• How trauma and nervous system patterns influence behavior

• Why peace can feel unfamiliar after chaos

• How intuition helps guide real change

What really happens when you meditate for 30 hours in a single week?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis share their experience attending an intensive, week-long meditation retreat inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. They explore what surprised them, what challenged them, and how extended meditation impacted their nervous systems, habits, and daily lives after returning home.

This week’s episode is paired with Live-a-Little / Live-a-Lot wines from Stellar Organics — organic, fair-trade wines chosen to complement reflective conversations and intentional living.

This conversation weaves together psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and real-world application. We talk about stress, subconscious patterns, brain states, heart-brain coherence, and why lasting change often requires more than insight alone.

Whether you’re curious about meditation, skeptical of transformational claims, or simply looking for new ways to regulate stress and reconnect with yourself, this episode offers an honest, grounded perspective on what change can actually look like.