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Guy Shrink
by Bill Roman
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 trying to figure out life’s big questions and little annoyances. On the show, Bill will interview people who can offer a voice and opinion about what’s bothering us. "I want to talk about stuff that never in a million years would we seek out a therapist for but we might open up to a buddy. I’m pretty well-convinced life is more than a DIY project."If what you hear is helpful or even annoying let me know by dropping me a line at bill @ guy shrink .com or check out the website. Also, if you’ve g
Episodes
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Just Show Up: Strength, Habits & 1% Better Every Day | Ricky May | Ep 37
In this episode of GuyShrink, host Bill Roman sits down with fitness coach Ricky May of Perrysburg, Ohio, for a wide-ranging conversation on building real strength—physical and mental. Ricky shares how he went from an average high school athlete to a full-time coach, and why showing up and...
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Prove Yourself Wrong: Why Critical Thinking Starts with You | Dennis Landis | Ep 36
In this episode of GuyShrink, host Bill Roman sits down with friend and automotive industry professional Dennis Landis to explore what's so critical about critical thinking — and why most of us aren't actually doing it. Dennis shares how 20 years of solving complex manufacturing problems taught…
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Wrestling as a Proving Ground for Life | Nick Eby | Ep 35
What does a wrestling mat have to teach us about how to live? More than you might think. In this episode, Bill sits down with Nick B., a high school wrestling coach and teacher from Monroe, Michigan, who's spent seven years building not just a competitive program — but a culture of character.…
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Grandfather's Dirt, My Hands: A 26-Year-Old's Entrepreneurial Roots | Devin Shaw | Ep 34
In this episode of The Guy Shrink Podcast, host Bill Roman interviews 26-year-old Devin Shaw, owner of Soul Patch, a thriving greenhouse and plant farm on his grandparents' former property in Swanton, Ohio. Devin shares how he traded a potential career in classical violin for horticulture after...
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Beyond the Court: Leadership, Friendship, and Becoming Better Men | David Bensch | Episode 33
In this episode of Guy Shrink, host Bill welcomes guest David Bench to reflect on a remarkable adventure from nearly 20 years ago. As college seniors in 2006-2007, David and his lifelong friend Andrew embarked on a 15-month road trip across the U.S., interviewing 29 legendary college basketball...
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The Addictive Science of Revenge | Dan Schaefer | Episode 32
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...
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Wired Differently: Unpacking Men and Women in Relationships | Jan Meyer | Episode 31
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…
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Symphony as Antidote: How Music Sharpens the Male Mind | Zak Vassar | Episode 30
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…
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The Power of Questioning Your Thoughts: A Guy's Guide to Better Thinking | Chris Niebaur, Tim Lusch, Jordan Valdiviez| Episode 29
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...
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Now What? Navigating Retirement, Empty Nests, and Life's Next Chapter | Joe Gerhardinger | Episode 28
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...
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The Power of Choice: Redefining Pornography Recovery | Jordan Keefe | Episode 27
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…
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Facing the Silent Fight: Prostate Cancer and the Power of Attitude | Matt Kutz | Episode 26
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...
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Off Autopilot: Embracing a Philosophical Life | Tim Lusch | Episode 25
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…
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"Infobesity"—How To Deal With Too Much Information | Jim Herrington | Episode 24
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…
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From Self-Pity to an Empowered Life | Joe Reid | Episode 23
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…
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Relationships: The Best Laboratory For Growing Up | Jenny Brown |Episode 22
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…
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Turning Mistakes into Fortune | Todd Smith | Episode 21
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.…
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More Than Just Surviving | Tony Comes | Ep 20
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...
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When Business Becomes an Ethical Calling | Josh Bowen | Ep 19
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…
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Thinking Your Way To A Better Decision | Matt Kutz Ph.D. | Ep 18
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...
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Pain, The Gift That Nobody Wants | Richard Fernandez, PT, DPT | Ep 17
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…
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Peter Pan Syndrome | Stephen Ridella, Ph.D. | Episode 16
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...
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Taking Charge Of Your Responses To Life's Curveballs | Dr. Kathleen Smith | Ep. 15
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…
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When A Healthy Lifestyle Meets Entrepreneurship | Ziad Burkett | Episode 14
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...
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Inevitable Defining Moments That We All Face | Arlyn Norris | Episode 13
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...
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Golf As A Spiritual Practice | J. Brent Bill | Episode 12
J. Brent Bill is an American author of Quaker spiritual literature. He is a graduate of Wilmington College and Earlham School of Religion and has worked as a pastor and writing coach. He and his wife live at Ploughshares Farm, fifty acres of Indiana farmland being reclaimed for native hardwood…
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The Necessity Of Having A Disciplined Life | Tim Lusch | Ep 11
TIM LUSCH — Self-described as a recovering attorney, Tim is a provocative writer and reviewer for several national journals and local magazines. He is one of Bill's favorite intellectual sparring partners and one of his closest friends. Together they talk about Resistance and the necessity of...
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Wrestling WIth Our Untapped Potential | Chris Eischen | Episode 10
Chris and Bill talk about wrestling with our untapped potential and how many of us leave the scene with most of our song still inside. Fear is the number one face of Resistance and Chris gives some clear advice about how to charge through that, He also offers his personal de-stress plan that can…
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Home For the Holidays | 10 Tips For Surviving Holiday Family Gatherings
Home for the holidays? Ugh. Already the pit is forming in your stomach. And instead of visions of sugarplums dancing in your head, there is the gnawing dread of a déjà vu—another emotionally-driven holiday with family and friends. What to do? Instead of avoiding it why not embrace the opportunity...
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Episode 8 | Dan Schaefer | Firing A Friend
DAN SCHAEFER—is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ohio working with a varied clientele, especially men who are struggling through chapters in life. He loves outdoor sports like kayaking and when indoors, wrestling. Being from Pittsburgh he was fated to be a Steelers fan. Dan and Bill talk about...
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Episode 7: Nate Walke | Not Afraid of A New Idea
Bill and Nate Walke talk discuss what it takes to not be afraid of a new idea. Nate Walke is a serial entrepreneur, founder of Futuristic Design Agency, HyperloopX, Backpacks For Humans, Code City, and many more - so as you can probably guess, Nate isn't afraid of attacking new ideas. However…
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Episode 6: Larry Godfrey | Civility, A Much-Needed Attribute
LARRY GODFREY— A retired executive at General Motors has traveled and taught worldwide focusing on leadership and personal growth. Presently he is a professor at a local university teaching psychology, business leadership, and personal development. Larry is particularly passionate about positive...
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Episode 5: Kathleen Cauley | Family, The Ties That Bind Us All
KATHLEEN CAULEY—is a private practice social worker therapist in the Washington DC area and a faculty member at the Bowen Family Center in DC. She brings humor, insight, and challenge to our thinking about how men relate within their respective families. Her words are timely and filled with…
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Episode 4: Jordan Keefe | Overcoming Addiction
JORDAN KEEFE—trained as a chemical engineer but his varied interests and passions have taken him on many adventures. He began a nonprofit organization collecting shoes for Save the Feet, has worked in the corporate world and has now taken the plunge into discovering for himself a whole new…
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Episode 3: Chris Niebaur | Mythical Midlife Crisis
CHRIS NIEBAUER—is a neuropsychologist and college professor in Pennsylvania. His interests include investigating the nature of how our brains work or don't work, and Buddhism. He is the author of two best-selling books, The Neurotic's Guide to Avoiding Enlightenment and No Self No Problem. He has…
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Episode 2: Ellen Anderson | Men In Relationships
Ellen is a Licensed Clinical Counselor in Ohio. She helps clients in the area of trauma recovery, relationships, and family matters. In an earlier life, she worked in the National Park System, particularly at Yellowstone. Her interests include golf, travel, singing, biking, and walking. She and...
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Episode 1: Jordan Valdiviez | Defining Moments
Jordan Valdiviez is the founder of Cogito Studios, the production company of Guy Shrink. Bill and Jordan talk about their various moments in life that have defined them, and the turning points they each took that led them to partner together to produce this podcast.
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Guy Shrink | Episode 0
HI, Bill Roman here. Welcome to Guy Shrink, my bi-weekly podcasts where I'll be discussing guy stuff. 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 all have been there, and at times we stay…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 trying to figure out life’s big questions and little annoyances. On the show, Bill will interview people who can offer a voice and opinion about what’s bothering us. "I want to talk about stuff that never in a million years would we seek out a therapist for but we might open up to a buddy. I’m pretty well-convinced life is more than a DIY project."If what you hear is helpful or even annoying let me know by dropping me a line at bill @ guy shrink .com or check out the website. Also, if you’ve g
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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...
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