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Guy Shrink

Welcome to Guy Shrink, a bi-weekly podcast where we discuss guy stuff, hosted by Bill Roman, MA, LPC. You know, the stuff that rolls around in your head, keeps you up at night, gives you heartburn and sometimes makes you say, "what was i thinking?" We"ve all been there, and at times we stay there longer than we intended and certainly longer than what"s good for us. Bill is a Licensed Professional Counselor, in Toledo, Ohio - the Glass City, where most of his practice is devoted to men who are

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44:11

The Addictive Science of Revenge | Dan Schaefer |...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/12/09

Ever fantasized about getting even? You're not alone — and it turns out revenge isn't just satisfying… It's literally addictive. Clinical psychologists Bill Roman & Dan Schaefer dive deep into: Why revenge triggers the same dopamine rush as cocaine How harboring resentment is a "behavioral addiction" (new brain science!) The dark reason Hollywood revenge movies (John Wick, Kill Bill, Gladiator) make billions Why "venting" your anger actually makes it worse The one thing that finally breaks the

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41:23

Wired Differently: Unpacking Men and Women in...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/10/27

On the latest episode of the Guy Shrink Podcast, host Bill Roman welcomes seasoned therapist Jan Meyer to explore the fundamental differences between men and women in relationships. With over 50 years of friendship and professional expertise, Jan shares insights from her practice and personal life, highlighting how men often focus on solutions and efficiency, while women prioritize emotional connection and relational understanding. She discusses how men tend to let go of issues quickly, whereas

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50:07

Symphony as Antidote: How Music Sharpens the Male...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/10/02

In this engaging episode of Guy Shrink, host Bill Rothman sits down with Zak Vassar, CEO of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, to explore why men should embrace the symphony as a powerful antidote to the chaos of modern life. Vassar shares his passion for classical music, emphasizing its ability to cut through the noise of "doomscrolling" and digital distractions, offering a visceral and authentic experience that fosters emotional depth and presence. From the transformative power of live performances

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53:21

The Power of Questioning Your Thoughts: A Guy's Guide...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/08/28

In this episode of GuyShrink, host Bill Roman and guests Tim Lusch, Chris Niebaur, and Jordan Valdiviez delve into epistemology—the study of how we know what we know—and why men should critically examine their thinking processes. Drawing from his background in neuroscience, Chris explains how the brain often confabulates explanations for actions, as seen in split-brain studies, and how many thoughts aren't truly our own, urging awareness to avoid detachment from reality. Tim emphasizes staying

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37:39

Now What? Navigating Retirement, Empty Nests, and...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of Guy Shrink, host Bill Roman discusses retirement's challenges with guest Joe Gerhardinger, a retired math and astronomy teacher from an all-girls Catholic school in Toledo, Ohio. After 25+ fulfilling years, including teaching his own daughters, Joe chose to "graduate" alongside his youngest child, recognizing he'd peaked and sought new adventures. He faces the "double whammy" of retiring amid becoming an empty nester, which leads to sleepless nights filled with questions about

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45:00

The Power of Choice: Redefining Pornography Recovery...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of GuyShrink, host Bill Roman reconnects with Jordan Keefe, an entrepreneur and coach who shares insights from his nomadic RV lifestyle and his work helping men overcome pornography addiction through his program, "Take a Break from Porn." Jordan discusses the challenge of letting go of the need to control unpredictable outcomes in life, drawing parallels to the entrepreneurial experience. It introduces his approach to addressing pornography use as a choice rather than an

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32:01

Facing the Silent Fight: Prostate Cancer and the...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/06/24

In this deeply personal episode of Guy Shrink, host Bill Roman sits down with his friend Matt Kutz, a professor at Florida International University, to discuss a life-altering diagnosis of advanced metastatic prostate cancer. Matt shares his journey from being an active, symptom-free athlete to facing a challenging reality that affects not only him but his family. With candid vulnerability, he opens up about the emotional and physical toll of treatments, the stigma surrounding prostate cancer, and

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36:35

Off Autopilot: Embracing a Philosophical Life | Tim...

Guy Shrink ·

2025/06/03

In the season premiere of Guy Shrink, host Bill Roman welcomes back friend Tim Lusch for a deep dive into why every man should embrace philosophy. This episode explores the concept of living intentionally in a distracted world. Tim shares how a personal crisis at 21, sparked by his father’s 20-year affair, led him to question his identity and purpose, finding answers through philosophy and mentorship. Drawing on the insights of Stoic thinkers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, as well as the

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48:16

“Infobesity”—How To Deal With Too Much Information |...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/11/07

Jim Herrington is an inspirational voice of authority in the millions of other voices claiming leadership knowledge. Jim has a significant track record of over four decades of sustained, creative, and engaged transformational leadership in the most precarious of places—the church. His career spans the work of a pastor, author, conference leader, coach, and podcast producer. He teams up with Trish Taylor on the highly successful podcast The Leader’s Journey. Jim and Bill talk about how to equip

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52:34

From Self-Pity to an Empowered Life | Joe Reid |...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/08/25

In the middle of the night have you ever wrestled with the thought that the world would be better off without you? Do you ever feel like you have to pretend you’re not broken and pray that your struggle doesn’t get passed onto your kids as the family legacy? Do those midnight ghosts haunt you with the message that you’re so messed up beyond any hope of figuring life out? Bullseye! You’re not alone, ever. Joe Reid has been there so many times he’s lost count. In this GuyShrink episode, he and Bill

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44:09

Relationships: The Best Laboratory For Growing Up |...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/08/02

To be human is to be in relationships. Ugh. Red flag hoisted! We can’t survive without them but at the same time, it’s in our relationships that we can so easily get unraveled. This is the stuff that keeps a guy up at night. How to navigate the sticky wicket of significant others: wives, partners, spouses, along with parents, kids, coworkers, and friendships, is tough going. Dr. Jenny Brown, founder and now retired Executive Director of the Family Systems Institute in Sydney, Australia, joins Bill

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45:09

Turning Mistakes into Fortune | Todd Smith | Episode 21

Guy Shrink ·

2022/07/13

As a successful varsity baseball player Todd learned early on that baseball, alone in sports, considers error as part of the game, part of its rigorous truth. Todd joins Bill in this episode to discuss how this truth gets played out in his own life and in his thriving practice as a life coach. Part of this conversation will take listeners down the road to consider that your personal life vision and mission can move beyond present circumstances and that you can enjoy a life that is more than just OK

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46:23

More Than Just Surviving | Tony Comes | Ep 20

Guy Shrink ·

2022/07/07

As a young man, Tony’s mom told him: “Never lose what makes you YOU.” At age 13 that unique young man began a torturous journey of self-destructive behavior and near hopelessness. For three years Tony was the victim of sexual abuse and the traumatic trail it leaves for all. Ruminating on pain and revenge was a lethal cocktail that led him to drug and alcohol abuse as a way to smother the rage. Today Tony is more than a survivor, he is a resilient warrior for others in pain and sorrow. In this

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01:09:55

When Business Becomes an Ethical Calling | Josh Bowen...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/06/10

Josh Bowen is the principal broker and owner of LaPlante Real Estate in Toledo where he and his team craft an expanded vision of real estate as an ethical arena where the right choices help communities to grow in healthy and functional ways. Duty and Responsibility are Josh’s two guiding principles that lead him to view his three clients of owners, renters, and community, as a small town of over 8000 people. Bill and Josh discuss his personal journey through some tough ordeals and the small choices

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59:36

Thinking Your Way To A Better Decision | Matt Kutz...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/05/27

Matt Kutz is a professor of athletic training at Florida International University, and former professor at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and a Fulbright Scholar in Rwanda. Matt and Bill have an enjoyable info-packed conversation about Contextual Intelligence as a proven way to resolve complexity and ambiguity in our decision-making. Matt goes a long way to help us think about our thinking and this episode is peppered with some funny stories, deep original thinking and lots of practical

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47:28

Pain, The Gift That Nobody Wants | Richard Fernandez,...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/05/10

RICHARD FERNANDEZ, PT, DPT. is a licensed physical therapist who works in a hospital-based outpatient orthopedic clinic in Toledo. He is a gifted and innovative clinician who believes that his job is less about solving a patient’s problems and more about coaching him to navigate the inconsistencies of pain that many of us use to define our identity. Richard and Bill talk about the gift of pain and how we can use that physical intrusion to lead us to a new understanding of ourselves and our unique

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39:25

Peter Pan Syndrome | Stephen Ridella, Ph.D. | Episode 16

Guy Shrink ·

2022/04/21

STEPHEN RIDELLA, Ph.D. is the Director of the Office of Defect Investigation for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the Fed. Yep, he’s the seat belt guy, always looking out for consumer safety on the highway. He is also a major thought leader in engineering organizations whose personal commitment to excellence helps form new strategies and policies for the good of all. Stephen and Bill get down to the nitty-gritty about a subject near and dear to both of these men---growing

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43:49

Taking Charge Of Your Responses To Life’s Curveballs...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/04/04

KATHLEEN SMITH, PhD. is the author of the supremely enjoyable book, Everything Isn’t Terrible, offering some down-to-earth, humorous, and very practical advice on managing your anxieties and fretting. She is a licensed therapist working in the most anxious city in America, Washington, DC. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, also in DC. Kathleen and Bill chat about calming one's self down and taking charge of one's responses to life’s curveballs. We

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27:32

When A Healthy Lifestyle Meets Entrepreneurship |...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/03/18

Ziad Burkett is the founder of Toledo, Ohio-based Midwest Juicery. Founded in 2016, Midwest Juicery was created out of Ziad's own personal health journey, entrepreneurial career ambitions, and desire to be his own boss. Six years later and Midwest Juicery is one of the premier options for cold-pressed juice throughout the midwest. Ziad and Bill talk about personal health and what it's like to be an entrepreneur in today's burgeoning health and wellness industry.

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42:14

Inevitable Defining Moments That We All Face | Arlyn...

Guy Shrink ·

2022/02/16

Arlyn is a retired clergyperson living in Tucson, but previously made his home in Iowa. He and his wife Wanda were good friends of Bill and his wife, having gone to school together. Wanda passed away in 2017 after a long battle with cancer. In this episode, Arlyn and Bill talk about the love journey Arlyn undertook with Wanda’s terminal illness, her eventual death, and his road of mourning and grief. This is an episode that discusses the inevitable defining moment something we all must face.

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