Therapy Unzipped

This week: Thank You Sir, May I Have Another On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss phrases we use to describe the fact that most things are really just a minor inconvenience. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out t...

This week: But What Are You Doing To Change It? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small changes you can make to inspire bigger societal change. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Su...

This week: Therapists Behaving Badly On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how humor is a universal language, ways in which it can be therapeutic and sometimes harmful. have fun with "Yo Momma" jokes in this episode. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind....

This week: Coupla Fat Kids On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss that story you tell yourself and why it may not really be important. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind...

This week: CHA CHA Changes On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss more about change. Why we need balance. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of...

This week: Just Throw Some Electrical Tape Over It On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the impact we have on those who are suffering with mental illness and ways in which we can help. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com...

This week: So, What Do You Want Your Brain to Do? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how to reframe the seemingly chaotic absurdity of things. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Sugg...

This week: Did You Say, Roadtrip? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss some of the psychological elements found on a road trip. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podc...

This week: I Hate This Story. And You Probably Will Too. On this episode, Tom retells the story of Kisa Gotami. A buddhist story about suffering, grief, and how we can embrace change. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Che...

This week: I Still Wanna Be Bad. Is That Wrong? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why, even after doing challenging things, do we still engage in unhealthy behaviors. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these...

This week: You are an Inspiration On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how small acts of kindness and being good to yourself and others can have a significantly positive impact. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check o...

This week: What We Learn Along the Way On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how the journey and what we learn along the way is sometimes more important than the goal. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these re...

This week: Story Time: Do You Copy? On this episode, Tom tells some eastern stories that highlight the importance of being in the moment. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible M...

This week: Shhhhh. Don't Tell Them We're Therapists. On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss what it's like when people discover we are therpists. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Sugge...

This week: Try Not to Smash my Nards, Ok? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the psychology behind viral challenges, supporting our communities, and developing the skill of focusing on the good. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyu...

This week: Therapist Red Flags On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss things watcvhc out for in therapy. Therapist Red Flags — You Might Need a New Therapist If… 🚩 1. They talk more than you do 🚩 2. They make you feel judged or shamed 🚩 3. They give only generic advice 🚩 4. They don’t remember important details about you 🚩 5. They push their values or agenda 🚩 6. There is no progress — and n...

This week: Social Anhedonia On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss social anhedonia, where it comes from potentially, pitfalls/ dangers, and stages of development. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resourc...

This week: Can I Just Have Little of the Peril? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss socail anxiety and a system to work through it. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind...

On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the Four Horsemen. 🐎 The Four Horsemen: Apocalypse & Relationships In the Book of Revelation, the Four Horsemen symbolize conquest, war, famine, and death — forces that signal collapse. Relationship researcher John Gottman identified his own Four Horsemen that predict relational breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. In this epi...

This week: ADHD Lite On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss mild patterns and challenges in ADHD and some suggestions on how to manage and lean into it. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well:...

This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Graduate Level On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life. They regulate before they react. They pause. They breathe. They respond instead of explode. They move their bodies consistently. Strength, walking, yoga, sweat — they treat movement as medicine. They protect their energy. They set boundaries. They...

This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Undergrad Level On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life. Daily Habits of Happy People Take a 2-minute pause upon waking. No phone. No rushing. Just breathe and orient yourself to the day. Capture one gratitude snapshot. One specific moment, person, or detail you appreciate — not generic, but real. Give...

This week: Boy is it Frightful Out There! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how collectively people are struggling and what we can do to manage it. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well:...

This week: The Kids Are Not Alright On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss challenges and themes. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of Social...

This week: Don't Worry About It On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why we worry, what to do in it's face andhow to worry productively. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible...