Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

Therapy Unzipped

Health EN ↓ 158 episodes

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

What Stage Are You In? 01.02.2025

This week: What Stage Are You In? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss more about change and the way we view the process in the Stages of Change. The stages of change are a model that describes the process of changing a behavior. The model includes the following stages: • Precontemplation: People are not intending to change, and may not be aware of the consequences of their current behaviors • C...

10 Ways to Deal with Reluctance to Change 24.01.2025

This week: 10 Ways to Deal with Reluctance to Change On this episode, Tom discusses how he helps clients deal with and overcome reluctance to change. 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 Media an...

Yoga Nidra 17.01.2025

This Week: Yoga Nidra Practice This is a guided meditation so find a comforatble place to close your eyes and lie down Yoga nidra is a practice of a meditative state of wakeful sleep or conscious sleep. It is a systematic way of turning inwards and to complete relaxation. It is a practice of moving the senses inward and away from outer experiences. Benefits Increases energy Reduces anxiety Enhance...

What Are You Practicing For? 10.01.2025

This week: What Are You Practicing For? On this episode, Tom and Brett talk about how you reap what you sow. You are always practicing for something, it’s up to you to discover what that is and if you’d like to change it. 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...

Do Your 5 03.01.2025

This week: Do Your 5 On this episode, Tom and Brett talk about new year’s goals, resolutions, and healthy habits. Your Non-negotiable 5 1) Sleep 2) Nutrition 3) Exercise 4) Water 5) Daily Schedule Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: h...

No Regerts 27.12.2024

This week: No Regerts On this episode, Tom and Brett talk about how our expectations can be our downfall as well as our motivator. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out the...

Feel Like You’re in a Holding Pattern? 20.12.2024

This week: Feel Like You’re in a Holding Pattern? On this episode, Tom and Brett talk about indecisiveness and holding patterns. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these...

Seen Any Good Movies? 13.12.2024

This week: Seen Any Good Movies? On this episode, Tom and Brett talk about the how movies help us escapre and sometimes offer valuable lessons. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com...

Great A**! 06.12.2024

This week: Great A**! On this episode, Tom and Brett dive into helping couples make improvements on their relationship. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual 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...

Panic at the Discount 29.11.2024

This week: Panic at the Discount On this episode, Tom and Brett explain panic attacks and how to deal with them. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual 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 we...

Holidays, Oh No! 22.11.2024

This week: Holidays, Oh No! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how to navigate challenges and difficulties during the holidays. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out th...

The F-its 15.11.2024

This week: The F-its On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how the phenomenon of the “F***its” and how to deal with them. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resou...

Election, WTF? 09.11.2024

This week: Election, WTF? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how the Election has traumatized and dysregulated many as well as how to work through it. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyun...

You Can Play With It! 01.11.2024

This week: You Can Play With It! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the importance of routines and engaging in healthy habits. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out the...

Learning From Clients 25.10.2024

This week: Learning From Clients On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the things we have learned from our clients. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual 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 a...

It’s the Same Coffee! 18.10.2024

This week: It’s the Same Coffee! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss ways of staying adaptable and resilient. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual 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 we...

Staying Strong When Life Disrupts Your Flow 11.10.2024

This week: "Staying Strong When Life Disrupts Your Flow" On this episode, Tom discusses the chaos that occurs when our routines are thrown out of whack. • “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” – John Lennon • Acknowledge how we often find strength in our routines, but when those routines are disrupted, it can feel as though everything is spiraling. • Purpose of the ep...

Storytime: “The Lizard in the Fire” 04.10.2024

This week: Storytime: “The Lizard in the Fire” On this episode, Tom shares an old African story of transition and transformation. Special thanks to Dr. Andrew Dobo, Micheal Meade, Dr. Milton Erikson, and the Nupe People. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links ment...

The Big “D” 27.09.2024

This week: The Big “D” On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss discipline. What it is, how to get it, and how to maintain it. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these res...

Stay in Your own Sphere, Man 20.09.2024

This week: Stay in Your Sphere, Man On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the importance of staying in and focusing on your own spere, what is within your own control. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com ht...

Find Your Peace 13.09.2024

This week: Find Your Peace On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the importance of finding peace in one’s life every day. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resou...

Anticipation and Procrastination 06.09.2024

This week: Anticipation and Procrastination On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss ways to manage anticipating the worse and the negative consequences. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzip...

Are we in an Existential Crisis? 30.08.2024

This week: Are we in an Existential Crisis? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss ways to manage existential crisis and acclimating to change. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com...

Prevention and Being Proactive 23.08.2024

This week: Prevention and Being Proactive On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss ways in which prevention and being proactive can set us up for success in the future. Let’s not be so reactive. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http:...

Falling back into Old Habits 16.08.2024

This week: Falling back into Old Habits On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how to not beat ourselves up when we fall into old unhealthy habits and how to get back to engaging in the healthy ones. Link to our online community, Top Sand https://top-sand.mn.co/share/4bsqtkKh8Vppahul?utm_source=manual Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode...

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