Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

Therapy Unzipped

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Welcome to 'Therapy Unzipped', where we unzip and unpack the complex world of mental health! Hosted by seasoned therapists Brett and Tom, we aim to demystify the processes and practices of mental health therapy, all with a dash of humor. With our lighthearted yet informative approach, we make mental health conversations accessible and approachable. We understand that discussing mental health can sometimes be intimidating, and we strive to break down those barriers. That's why our podcast focuses on answering common questions, addressing misconceptions, and providing clear, accurate, and practi...

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Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Just a Touch, Maybe 16.01.2026

This week: Just a Touch, Maybe On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, why you might not have it, and some alternate ways to approach 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 resource...

Me? I'm Superfantastic. You? 09.01.2026

This week: Me? I'm Superfantastic. You? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the choice, amongst all the f&%k s&$t, to remain calm, strong, resilient, and well, suoerfantastic. 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...

Savor it! 02.01.2026

This week: Savoir it! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss more about living in the moment, the weird week between xmas and new year, and not beating yourself up. 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 resour...

What Small Changes Will You Make? 26.12.2025

This week: What Small Changes Will You Make? On this episode, Tom and Brett finish out the year, and season 3, with discussing the importance of making small doable changes that become habits and that build up over time. 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://suggestiblemi...

You can act like a man! 19.12.2025

This week: You can act like a man! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the role of the man/ father/ spouse and how its ok to redefine. 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...

What did you just say to me? 12.12.2025

This week: What did you just say to me? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss anger. What it could look like, be, and some help to gain control. 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...

Shoulds, wants, or needs? 05.12.2025

This week: Should, wants, or needs? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss our priorities. What's important to you and how aligned are they wioth your goals. 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...

Healing Pains 29.11.2025

This week: Healing Pains On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how healing can both positively and negatively effect those around us. 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...

Well that was embarrassing 21.11.2025

This week: Well that was embarrassing On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss embarrassing moments 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...

"I hope you had a hell of a piss, Arnold" 14.11.2025

This week: "I hope you had a hell of a piss, Arnold" On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how quotes can be significant, inspiring, and helpful to use a tools when we need them. Some just tend to stick around for awhile. 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://suggestible...

The Masks We Wear 07.11.2025

This week: The Masks We Wear On this episode, Tom offers some food for thought regarding finding ways to unmask, eben briefly, so we can be our true selves. 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 w...

Staring into the abyss of existential dread 31.10.2025

This week: Staring into the abyss of existential dread On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the mid-life crisis and how to cope with a shifting of priorities and the 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....

Take a Look, It's in a Book 24.10.2025

This week: Take a Look, It's in a Book On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how helpful reading can be. An iconic line fro the show, "Reading Rainbow" starring Levar Burton, captures the therapeutic suggestion to make a habit of reading and reap the rewards. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mention...

Seriously, crickets? Weird. 17.10.2025

This week: Seriously, crickets? Weird. On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the weird and the strange and why we should embrace 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...

What was the purpose of that? 10.10.2025

This week: What was the purpose of that? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how vital it is to have meaning and purpose in our lives and hoiw that changes over time. 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 r...

Dream On 04.10.2025

This week: Dream On On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss dreams from a psychological perspective. 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 Socia...

Fork You, I Won't Do What You Tell Me 26.09.2025

This week: Fork You, I Won't Do What You Tell Me On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why we can't just be perfect and make the healthiest decisions for ourselves all of the time. We know what we need to do, but cannot seem to stick to it. We are compelled to be "bad" sometimes. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzip...

You're Testing My Boundaries 19.09.2025

This week: You're Testing My Boundaries On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why we test our own limits and others boundaries. Healthy and unhealthy ways of doing 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 re...

9 Life Lessons You Need to Learn 12.09.2025

This week: 9 Life Lessons You Need to Learn On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the top 9 life lessons you need to learn and how therapy can help facilitate this learning. What you should learn in life or through therapy- · You are what you think · Emotions are not problems they are signals · Anger means your boundaries were crossed · Anxiety means you are living in the future and you need to c...

Porn Addiction 05.09.2025

This week: Porn Addiction On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss porn addiction, chronic masterbation, and thinghs to be mindful of. 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 P...

Practice 29.08.2025

This week: Practice On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the importance of practice not perfection. Plus a listener update. 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...

Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday 22.08.2025

This week: Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how what we consume effects us, both positively and negatively. Do things you can be proud of. 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 the...

Firefighter Syndrome 15.08.2025

This week: Firefighter Syndrome On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the ins and outs of firefighter syndrome and ways to heal. 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...

Go The F&^$% To Sleep! 08.08.2025

This week: Go The F&^$% To Sleep! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss once again the vital importance of sleep with some helpful ways to get 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:...

It's All Your Fault 01.08.2025

This week: It's All Your Fault On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss young adults who blame their parents and the need for nop contact. How can we manage this? 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...

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