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.

Why do we keep repeating the same patterns, even when we know better?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Eleni Boosalis sits down with transformational therapist Andrada Florescu to explore how we unconsciously give away our power — and how to take it back.

We talk about autopilot living, repetition compulsion, cognitive dissonance, and why the nervous system resists change. You’ll learn why familiar discomfort can feel safer than growth, how subconscious beliefs shape your choices, and why real change doesn’t require a crisis.

This episode offers practical insights and grounded tools to help you become more aware, aligned, and empowered — one choice at a time.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you understand why — and what to do next.

Ever feel like you’re “not yourself” when you’re anxious, angry, perfectionistic, or stuck in self-criticism? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis break down the “parts” inside all of us using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework.

We talk about why these parts show up, how to spot when you’re operating from a part (instead of your calm, grounded self), and why even the parts you hate are often trying to protect you. You’ll learn a simple way to pause when triggered, get curious instead of judgmental, and start building a healthier relationship with the parts running the show.

If you’ve ever said “I’m just an anxious person” or “I’m just angry,” this conversation will help you reframe what’s happening and give you a practical way to respond differently.