The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified

On this extra-long bonus episode, we review the first season of the show, Ben talks about how he made the music, Dan tells us how he made the visual art, and Tyson provides some interesting behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, and anecdotes. Google Drive with all the visual art and some extras Daniel Benveniste's most recent book, Libido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud's Tote...

Matias Massaro, DNP talks about the common medications for treating symptoms of ADHD in the final episode of Season 1 of The Way In. Discussion topics include different classes of medication, how they work, and the liberating power of stimulants. Mati can be found at his website . Further Learning Mati and Tyson's previous conversation about psychiatric medications Mati and Tyson's previ...

Katherine and Kevin Klevjer of Encounter Psychotherapy discuss therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons and how it integrates with Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. They also discuss accents, play, religious trauma, and cultures of feedback. Encounter Psychotherapy's website Kevin's email address is kevin@encounterpsychotherapy.com Katherine's email address is katherine@encounterpsychothera...

Kelsey Watkins discusses her approach to equine therapy that melds Natural Lifemanship, a principals based equine therapy modality, with Object Relations and other psychoanalytic theories. Discussion covers ghost hunting, projection, and birdsong. Kelsey can be found at Folktown Counseling. Photos of Molly and Tyson can be found here . Further Learning The Natural Lifemanship Website Follow us on...

We didn't release according to our schedule last week. Sorry about that. We'll be back very soon. Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Erin Wright discussed a modality of MDMA assisted therapy to treat PTSD that is currently applying for approval with the FDA. She also discusses the potential of psychedelic assisted treatments, the dangers of panaceas, and the ways that therapists are impacted by their clients. Erin's Website Further Learning I Feel Love by Rachel Nuwen Swimming in the Sacred by Rachel Harries Psychedelics T...

Hannah Knapp comes on the show to discuss eating disorder therapy, fatphobia, diet-culture, and lots of shoutouts to other (better produced) podcasts. Hannah can be contacted on her website . Further Learning The Google Doc The Center for Body Trust The Works of Aubrey Gordon Maintenance Phase Podcast Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https...

Dr. Cameron Boisen joins the show to discuss how Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can be useful for Trans people. They also discuss providing letters of support for gender affirming surgery, and some basic social constructivism. Dr. Boisen can be found online at their website or by email . Further Learning Discipline and Punish by Michelle Foucoult Evolution's Rainbow by  Joan Roughgarden Social...

Grayson Moody comes on the show to discuss the limitations of empathy in psychotherapy. They also discuss acting exercises, Carl Rogers, and the importance of the self of the therapist. Further Learning Couples Therapy on Paramount Plus I and Thou by Martin Buber Grayson's Profile Grayson's Email Address Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be foun...

Our guide, Brian Pendergast, discusses the category of Narcissism, Narcissistic selves, and the importance of embracing our entitlement. Brian's book, The Curtain: Tales of Human Love and Personality , is available on Amazon. Brian can also be found on TikTok and Instagram . Further Learning Beef on Netflix Find a Comedy Open Mic near you Narcissism: A New Theory by Neville Symington The Self...

Shierry Weber Nicholsen discusses her upcoming book on the topic of Moral Injury. Discussion covers topics like warfare, nuclear proliferation, and movies about aliens. This description will be updated when Shierry's  book is published to include a link where you can buy it. Further Learning Achilles in Vietnam: Combat trauma and the undoing of character by Jonathan Shay Humanity: A Moral His...

Carol Poole discusses how the works of Robert Jay Lifton and Wilfred Bion can be useful in making sense of and surviving experiences of collective crisis. Discussion covers COVID, warfare, and weaving. Further Learning: Surviving Our Catastrophes by Robert Jay Lifton Lifton's Bibiolgraphy The Clinical Thinking of Wilfred Bion by Joan and Neville Symington The Long Week-End by Wilfred Bion Com...

Tyson speaks with Daniel S. Benveniste, PhD about the person and theories of Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis and modern psychology. Further Learning Image of Freud and his grandchildren Libido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud’s Totem and Taboo by Daniel S. Benveniste The Interwoven Lives of Sigmund, Anna and W. Ernest Freud by Daniel Benveniste The Question of Lay Analysis by...

On the first episode of The Way In, Tyson talks with the other creative forces behind the show, Ben Lewis (music) and Dan Lane (artwork). They discuss the origins of the podcast, the structure of the interviews, and the general philosophy behind the show. They also talk about psychoanalytic mixed martial arts, the starship enterprise, and how language changes. Further Learning There Must be Blood...

The trailer for the first season of The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified. Music by Ben Lewis Artwork by Dan Lane Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/