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- Yahoo! News
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Global & Syndicated Media
Go-To Psychology Expert for Global Media
Dr. Jenny Shields is a licensed psychologist and healthcare ethicist with a passion for translating complex psychological science into clear, compelling insights for a global audience. Her ability to deliver accessible, human-centered expertise across topics has made her a trusted voice for over 50 publications across six continents—including TIME, Forbes, Newsweek, and Women’s Health.
With dual expertise in clinical psychology and organizational ethics, Dr. Shields brings a unique lens to the “why” behind human behavior.
She’s a go-to expert for journalists covering:
- The psychology of work, leadership, and professional identity
- Mental health, stress, and burnout among healthcare professionals
- The intersection of ethics, decision-making, and human behavior
- Child development, trauma, and the science of well-being
Widely recognized for her clarity, warmth, and speed, Dr. Shields genuinely enjoys collaborating with journalists. She is known for her reliability on tight turnarounds and her commitment to grounding stories in science that is both credible and deeply human.
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- AOL
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- KOCO 5 News (ABC)
- MSN
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- Scouting America
- Self Magazine
- TIME
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- Women’s Health Magazine
- Yahoo!
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- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
- National Child Traumatic Stress Center
- National Children’s Alliance
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
- U.S. Department of Defense
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- Yahoo! Lifestyle (Australia)
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- Radio Sarajevo
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- Yahoo! News (Canada)
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- Le Codu Nord
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- Ka News
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Media & Collaboration
Collaborate with Dr. Jenny Shields
Bring an ethics-grounded psychologist’s voice to your audience—clear, candid, and rooted in real-world systems.
Podcast Guest
Thoughtful, grounded conversation on burnout, moral distress, healthcare ethics, and AI—delivered with candor and authority.
Interview or Quote
On-record insight you can trust—concise, research-based explanations that make complex issues clear and quotable.
Keynote or Summit Presentation
Substance over soundbites—high-signal talks on moral injury, leadership ethics, and system-level wellness.
Guest Essay or Op-Ed
Rigor + clarity—essays that reframe the conversation with ethical and psychological depth.
Panel or Joint Webinar
Candid dialogue that moves thinking forward—balanced intellect and empathy your audience remembers.
Guest Instructor or Consultant
Teach teams to think ethically under pressure—documentation-aware care, real decisions, and AI literacy.
KEVINMD
“How American medicine profits from despair.”
In this widely read KevinMD essay, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields examines the “futility economy” of U.S. healthcare — a system that monetizes burnout, bureaucracy, and despair. Her analysis explores the moral cost of cost-cutting and the radical hope required to rebuild integrity in care.
Read the Article
Apparently 5 Minutes Is All You Need To Feel More Productive
In this Bustle feature, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains how the “five-minute rule” lowers the mental speed bump that blocks task initiation. By shrinking the time horizon, you trade perfection for momentum — a tactic that pairs well with ADHD-informed strategies and classic time-boxing like Pomodoro.
Millennial’s Theory on Scandinavian ‘Happiness’ After Norwegian Upbringing
In this Newsweek feature, Dr. Jenny Shields, a licensed psychologist and bioethicist, explores the difference between life satisfaction and emotional happiness in Scandinavian societies. She explains that “life satisfaction is the scaffolding of happiness,” emphasizing that while the Nordic model fosters stability, true happiness also requires connection, emotional expression, and purpose.
People Who Constantly Interrupt Others Usually Struggle With These 9 Deeper Issues, Psychologists Say
In this Parade feature, Dr. Jenny Shields explores the psychology behind why people interrupt, revealing 9 underlying issues that can impact communication and relationships. Learn how to foster healthier conversations and improve your mental health.
Why Acknowledging Awkward Moments Can Build Connection
In TIME Magazine, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains that “awkwardness lives in silence.” By naming cringe-worthy moments with humor and empathy, we release tension and transform embarrassment into belonging. Her commentary explores the biology of awkwardness and how humor and kindness turn shame into shared humanity.
The U.S. Is Experiencing ‘National Trauma’ — And It Explains Why So Many Of Us Feel Miserable
Why do so many people feel on edge? Dr. Jenny Shields contributes to this HuffPost feature on ‘national trauma,’ explaining the collective psychological impact of recent events on the nation’s mental health.
8 Behaviors That Instantly Reveal Someone Has Low Emotional Intelligence, Psychologists Say
What does low emotional intelligence look like? Psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields identifies 8 key behaviors in this Parade article, offering insights into how it affects relationships and mental health.
So THAT’S Why You Have To Pee So Badly When You’re Nervous
In this feature for HuffPost, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains the biological reason anxiety sends you running for the bathroom, revealing how your brain and bladder are directly connected to your mental health under stress.
10 Questions to Ask Your Parents While You Still Can
Providing Expert Commentary for TIME Magazine, Dr. Shields outlines key parenting psychology principles for bridging generational gaps. Discover 10 powerful questions to spark meaningful conversations and support family mental health.
How to Reconnect With Friends and Family
In an interview with TIME’s health and wellness editor, Angela Haupt, Dr. Shields shares her expert-backed method for reviving relationships with 5 key questions for improving mental health.
8 Benefits of Having Female Friends That Too Many Guys Don’t Know About
Her article in AskMen explores how platonic friendships can improve mental health, expand perspectives, and build stronger emotional intelligence.
Americans born in these years could be generation “cuspers”
This Newsweek feature explains the unique mental health and identity of “cuspers.” It includes parenting psychology insights from Dr. Shields to help you understand those born on the generational edge.
13 Common Phrases People Over 60 Use Without Realizing How Outdated They Sound, Psychologists Say
Here, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains how outdated phrases create a generational divide and offers modern swaps to support clearer communication and family mental health.
From Isolation to Organization
A guide for healthcare workers on organizing for systemic change. Dr. Shields explains how to build collective power and effective physician support for patient advocacy.
Experts urge homeowners to embrace annoyance about clutter to turbocharge their tidying
In this article, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains how you can channel your frustration with clutter into a focused, unstoppable tidying spree to improve your mental health.
The Most Helpful —And Harmful — Things You Can Do When Someone’s Erratic Posting Becomes A Concern
A friend’s social media is worrying you. What should you do? Dr. Shields explains the crucial do’s and don’ts to ensure your intervention helps, rather than harms, their mental health.
9 Things Psychologists Say Make You Vulnerable if You Share Them Too Soon
Psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields reveals 9 personal topics to avoid sharing too early in a relationship, offering advice to protect your mental health and build trust wisely.
ChatGPT Is My Therapist: Seeking Common Ground On AI Therapy
Is AI therapy safe? This piece explores the ethics and risks of using AI for mental health, with insights from Dr. Shields on whether these tools can truly replace a trained psychologist.
Psychologists Say These 9 Habits Make You Seem Insecure Without Realizing It
Dr. Shields breaks down 9 subtle habits that project insecurity and reveals actionable steps from a psychologist to build unshakable, genuine confidence and mental health.
Why Do I Sometimes Sob Right in the Middle of My Peloton Workout?!
Her feature in Self Magazine explains the link between intense exercise and emotional release, helping you understand what your body is telling you about stress and mental health.
7 Subtle Signs You Might Be ‘Oversharing,’ a Psychologist Warns
Are you sharing too much? Psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields identifies 7 subtle red flags and teaches you how to find the perfect balance for healthier communication and mental health.
Red meat can help your mood if part of a healthy, balanced diet, study suggests
In this feature, Dr. Shields discusses a new study suggesting lean red meat may help fight depression, offering facts on the link between nutrition and mental health.
How American medicine profits from despair
A powerful look at the ethics of the U.S. healthcare system. Psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explores how systemic flaws monetize physician burnout and why physician support is critical.
Institutional reporting systems discourage clinical honesty
Her analysis for KevinMD examines the ethics behind hospital reporting, showing how systems can punish transparency and why true physician support requires psychological safety.
Why doctors stay silent about preventable harm
This piece tackles the ethics and culture that pressure doctors into silence, with Dr. Shields highlighting the need for systemic physician support to prevent medical errors and burnout.
“The medical board doesn’t know I exist. That’s the point.”
A critique of the ethics of Physician Health Programs. Psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields explains why doctors fear seeking mental health care and the need for better physician support.
Why moral distress, not burnout, is the real crisis in health care
Dr. Shields argues that moral distress, not just burnout, is the true ethical crisis in medicine and a critical issue for physician support and mental health.
Understanding the ethical injury of moral distress in clinicians
This video explains moral distress as a profound ethical injury, showing the psychological harm that leads to burnout when the system prevents clinicians from doing what’s right.
Impacts of Social Media on Child Mental Health
In this TV interview, Dr. Shields explains the impacts of social media on child mental health, applying parenting psychology principles to help you protect your kids from algorithmic harm.
What ChatGPT’s tone reveals about our cultural values
In her latest article for KevinMD, psychologist Dr. Jenny Shields delves into the ethics of AI, analyzing how ChatGPT’s tone reflects deep-seated cultural values and what it means for the future of human communication.