The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Send us a textMother Theresa was a Catholic nun and founder of “missionaries of charity” an order of nuns tasked with caring for those refused by all others. Those with HIV, Tuberculosis, and Leprosy. She encouraged us to “find our own Calcutta” and do what we can to alleviate suffering of the people most in need, but there is of course more to the story…join Dave and Greg as they discuss both the...

Send us a textEMDR is a form of therapy to treat trauma, and other distressing mental illnesses. The goal is to reprocess triggering memories and lessen the effect they have on our mood, and psyche. Join Dave and Greg as they try to better understand this relatively new, quick, and less stressful treatment option. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social med...

Send us a textSigmund Freud is the father of modern therapy, and the creator of psychoanalysis. His identification of the subconscious is as big a discovery as space, or the depths of the ocean. The exploration possibilities are endless. In todays episode we talk about Freuds contributions to the field as well as his controversial views. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide...

Send us a textJust before the new year in 1999 people started drawing attention to a computer glitch having to do with the two digit date. The fear was for a global apocalyptic catastrophe. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the existential threat that comes from digital reliance, and should we have used this opportunity to become independent from technology instead of doubling down. Support the s...

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they discover holiday traditions from around the world, and dig into the origins of the traditions we celebrate year after year. Happy Holidays!!!Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Ins...

Send us a textEdgar Allen Poe famously describes walling up a rival, brick by brick in “The Cask of Amontillado” this concept becomes more horrific when we understand that this is not only in fiction, but has happened countless times in many different ways throughout history. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Immurement, and premature burial. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s...

Send us a textHomelessness is a complex issue that affects half a million people. Many have addiction, mental health, or financial difficulties, but it seems to be more of a matter of affordable housing. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss homelessness in general as well as a very specific subset of the population, the infamous “mole people”Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guid...

Send us a textOn this episode we discuss Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”. Through the framework of this novel we explore themes like identity, toxic masculinity, acceptance, fear, tolerance, and much more. Join Dave and Greg as they try and better understand themselves and others through this incredibly important piece of literature. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide...

Send us a textCapgras is a misidentification syndrome in which the sufferer believes that loved ones are replaced by imposters. It has been described as a “delusion of emotion” because that emotion of “knowing” is absent. In a sense they have lost their ability to see the soul. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the symptoms, causes,and treatments of this rare, incredibly sad phenomena. Support th...

Send us a textEating disorders are conditions that affect physical, psychological, and social health. In this episode we will cover anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and Body Dysmorphia. Because of the dangers associated with these disorders our intent is to bring awareness to the potential causes, for prevention and treatments to mitigate harmful symptoms. Support the showFollow The Uncon...

Send us a textWhat can be found in the riches of the castles in Europe, as well as the back woods of Appalachia, and potentially everywhere in between? Well…inbreeding of course, the taboo of all taboos. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the ancient Egyptians, the Hapsburgs, and our own cases of when families get to close hear in America. What drives people to this abhorrent practice, what are th...

Send us a textWhy do humans develop an affinity for inanimate objects, and dolls? What makes these dolls develop a creepiness? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss two of the creepiest dolls ever created, Robert and Annabelle in this final installment of our Halloween special episodes. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionalth...

Send us a textRichard Chase, otherwise known as the Dracula killer was a serial killer, Cannibal, and necrophile. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss evil, mental illness, and the predictive behaviors of a murderer in this disturbing spooky season episode. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter...

Send us a textMental health disorders are a universal phenomenon, and in light of the Halloween season what better way to view these conditions than through the universal monsters. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Frankenstein, The invisible Man, and The creature of the black lagoon, and discover how these monsters reflect our mental health. Support the showFollo...

Send us a textSome see it as a game, others see it as a gateway to the spirit world, while others think it is our subconscious speaking through our fingertips. At the end of the 19th century the Ouija board came to market, and it has been controversial ever since. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss origins, testimonials, and their own experience to try and understand what is really going on with t...

Send us a textIt’s Halloween season again and we will be covering spooky topics all month long. What better place to start than with a Victorian novel. In this first installment we will be covering The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the obvious themes of duality, and good vs evil. As well as some nuanced takes such as ambition, and addiction. Support t...

Send us a textAt a time when asylums were filled with residents dealing with deplorable conditions it became necessary to find a treatment that would eliminate the need for the institutions. In an attempt for a humane alternative the opposite result occurred. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Electroconvulsive therapy and the infamous lobotomy. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’...

Send us a textWhat exactly is fame? How does it affect the psyche of those who have it, those who want it, and those who are in awe of it? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology of fame, as well as an inevitable side effect, stalkers, and the various categories therein. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionalthera...

Send us a textWhen developing a psychological theory the question “what drives behavior” must be answered. For Frankl it was meaning, for Freud it was pleasure, and for Adler it was a will to power, it was social responsibility, belonging, family constellation and birth order. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss another psychological juggernaut, Alfred Adler. Support the showFollow The Unconvention...

Send us a textWhen thinking of the Romani, commonly referred to as “gypsies” images of music, magic, and folklore are invoked. We may think of them as a carefree nomadic society that comes and goes as they please, but the reality is much different. The moving around was forced upon them, not chosen. The Roma are an incredibly oppressed culture to the extent of attempted genocide. Which seemingly h...

Send us a textWhat is causing an inordinate amount of people to take their lives in the beautifuly ominous forest at the base of Mt Fuji? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Aokigahara, also known as the suicide forest, or sea of trees. Listen as they delve into the cultural dna that keeps suicide a real issue for some of the people of Japan. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Gu...

Send us a textAdhd is a disorder that affects both children and adults. It can cause issues with school, work, relationships, and self esteem. Join Dave and Greg as they explain what Adhd is…what it isn’t, and the causes, symptoms, and treatment. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_P...

Send us a textBlanche Monnier, a French socialite that was locked away in a room for 25 years to be discovered emaciated, covered with insects and weighing 55lbs. Rosemary Kennedy, her lobotomy, and why she was kept hidden for decades. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the darker side of embarrassment, and shame through the lens of these tragic stories. Support the showFollow The Unconventional T...

Send us a text1 in 166 thousand people have the capability of being a serial killer. What are the chances of two of these people meeting, falling in love, and beginning horrific reign of terror? As we learn in this episode the possibility exists. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the Ken and Barbie killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, and explore the atrocities committed on young women, incl...

Send us a textIn the late 19th century rumors had been spreading about the deplorable conditions in the countries mental institutions. A young woman, journalist Nelly Bly would fake insanity, have herself committed to the most notoriously dangerous asylum, and report her findings. This act of bravery would shine a light on the horrific conditions, and would create what we know now as investigative...