The Unconventional Therapists' Guide to Nothing

The Unconventional Therapists' Guide to Nothing

Join Dave and Greg, two licensed mental health counselors who dissect and over-analyze everything and anything to make it all make sense in the scheme of life, living and mental health.

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(Classic Re-release) Guide to 7 Deadly Sins

July 23, 2024 • 37 mins

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(Re-release from July 2022) The seven deadly sins were proposed so that your immortal soul would find peace in heaven, but what purpose did they serve for those in power here on earth? Join Dave and Greg as they discover how the 7 deadly sins are both a sinister tool, and potentially sensible cautions for the existence of society.

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(Classic Re-release) Guide to the Terror at Smalls Lighthouse

July 9, 2024 • 42 mins

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(Re-release from June 2022) Imagine being stuck on a lighthouse miles away from society with someone you dislike while outside there seems to be never-ending storms. Now imagine that person sitting across from you dies, leaving you isolated and paranoid. Hear the harrowing story of Smalls Lighthouse and learn what it is about isolation that can drive us to psychosis.

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Guide to The American Dream

July 2, 2024 • 57 mins

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We understand it to be self evident that not all podcasts are created equal. If that sounds a little Declaration of Independence, you’re onto something. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss “The American Dream” what is was, what it is, and what it should be. Also discover if the founding fathers had the formula for living a happy meaningful life.

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Guide to Coming Out

June 25, 2024 • 68 mins

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Showing the world who we are is easy for most people, but what if it came with consequences. What if it could sever your connections to family, friends, work, or religion? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the difficulties of coming out, and the consequences of an inauthentic life. 

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Guide to the Middle Passage

June 18, 2024 • 44 mins

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The middle passage, part of the transatlantic slave route was filled with despair, disease, anguish, unimaginable fear, and trauma on a level unparalleled. Join Dave and Greg as they discussion the conditions on the ships and the self deceit it took to perpetuate the cruelty needed so that the economic engine of slavery could continue.

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Guide to the Importance of Fatherhood

June 11, 2024 • 71 mins

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71% of all high school dropouts, 90% of homeless and runaways, 63% of youth suicides, and over 80% of the prison population all share one thing in common, or we should say lack of one thing, and that’s the presence of a father. In honor of Father’s Day Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the importance of being a father. 

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Guide to Child Past Lives

June 4, 2024 • 56 mins

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Maybe the biggest mystery for us all is what happens when we die. Most of us want to believe that there is more than just this mortal existence. Could the phenomenon of children remembering past lives be proof of the soul’s existence? Join Dave and Greg as they try to better understand the psychology behind this specific form of reincarnation. 

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Guide to Dennis Rader: BTK

May 28, 2024 • 75 mins

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Is it possible to be a family man, church leader, scout leader, and horrifying criminal? Is it possible to be born evil? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology and crimes of serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. 

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Guide to the Elephant Man

May 21, 2024 • 61 mins

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Nietzsche said “if you crush a cockroach you’re a hero, but if you crush a beautiful butterfly you are a villain.” It’s interesting how we view beauty and ugliness as having an objective morality. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology of ugliness through the fascinating story of Joseph Merrick…Aka “The Elephant Man”

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Guide to Getting the Most Out of Therapy

May 14, 2024 • 69 mins

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Listener recommendation: Join Dave and Greg as they discuss therapy, what it is, what it isn’t, and their thoughts on how to get the most out of it. 

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Guide to Depleted Mother Syndrome and Mom Guilt

May 7, 2024 • 64 mins

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As Mother’s Day approaches we thought it would be fitting to pay homage to all the women doing the incredible work of raising children. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Mom Guilt, and Depleted Mother Syndrome, what it is, and what you can do about it.

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Guide to Catcher in the Rye

April 30, 2024 • 61 mins

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“Catcher in the Rye” is considered one of the most important novels ever written, it’s also consistently on lists of banned books, and has been found on the person of multiple murders, and stalkers. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss this controversial American Classic.

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Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder

April 23, 2024 • 79 mins

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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental diagnosis that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others. This can cause issues for an individuals interpersonal skills, and socialization. The disorder also includes a wide range of symptoms lending use to the term “spectrum”. Join Dave and Greg as they share their experiences, discuss what it is and what it isn’t, and try to better understand ...

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Guide to the Enneagram

April 17, 2024 • 59 mins

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Enneagram is a system of typology that utilizes a symbol comprised of 3 different shapes, it breaks personality down into 9 types. It has its roots in ancient philosophy and mysticism, but also is used in modern psychology. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss its validity, uses, and limitations. 

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Guide to Carl Jung and Analytical Psychology

April 9, 2024 • 77 mins

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If there was a Mount Rushmore for psychology our Subject today would definitely make the cut. Today we talk about the mythopoetic, esoteric, and eccentric genius that would expound on Freuds theory and create a framework of thought, identifying a collective soul of humanity that would influence us all whether we realize it or not.

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Guide to Ketamine

April 2, 2024 • 57 mins

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Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic typically used to induce anesthesia, as well as manage pain. It’s used recreationally and can be extremely dangerous, closely related to PCP. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the promising possibilities for this drug as a treatment for mental health conditions, especially depression and suicidality. 

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Guide to Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)

March 26, 2024 • 61 mins

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decided they would move on from the practice of polygamy in the early 20th century. Not all members agreed which caused a fracture where some practitioners wanted to follow more fundamentalists teaching. The FLDS was born and created fertile ground for Warren Jeffs to plant his evil seeds. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss polygamy, Warren Jeffs, and the FLDS a...

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Guide to Joan of Arc

March 19, 2024 • 64 mins

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The prophecy claimed that a virginal maid would emerge from the woods and regain the crown for France…in 1412 Joan of Arc was born a peasant and by the time she was a teenager she would be leading the would be kings army to end the 100 years war for France, all guided by her communication with the divine. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss her extraordinary life, and try to understand if this was mental ...
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Guide to the Great Famine of Ireland

March 12, 2024 • 56 mins

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Between the years 1845-1852 the Irish lost 1/8 of its population to starvation and related illness, while an equal amount emigrated away from the country. These horrific conditions caused lasting effects on the Irish that have lasted into the present. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss The Irish Potato famine. 

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Guide to Near Death Experiences

March 5, 2024 • 61 mins

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World religions, philosophy, and literature have always been trying to answer the question, what happens when we die? Some say they have the answers, and how have they acquired this ethereal knowledge? Well, in short, they have been there. Join Dave and Greg as they explore heaven and hell and discuss near death experiences.

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