The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to the Pied Piper

Send us a textThe Pied Piper, the legend that became a fairytale, working its way into pop culture, and somehow continues to remain relevant for centuries, but is it a true story? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the dark folklore, lessons, and try to better understand why this tale has stood the test of time. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro mus...

Guide to Rumspringa

Send us a textThe Amish are a “radical” Protestant offshoot known for their plain dress, hard work, and rejection of modern technology. They also believe that before you are baptized you should be sure that you choose the faith rather than the faith choosing you. From ages 16-21 Amish adolescence are encouraged to take part in a rite of passage called Rumspringa. They will sample the English ways and decide which path is right for them. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss whether or not this i...

Guide to Leprechauns

Send us a textShamrocks, shenanigans, shillings, and shillelaghs…another holiday is upon us, and keeping with tradition this episode will discuss the surrounding folklore. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the mythical Irish entities known as Leprechauns on this St. Patrick’s day special. Listen as they try to connect the lore to psychology and in the end reveal what is actually at the end of a rainbow.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Ins...

Guide to Jack Kevorkian and the Debate of Euthanasia

Send us a textBetween the years 1990-1998 Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted in the suicide of 130 patients. Kevorkian sparked a national conversation about an individual’s right to not only live on their own terms, but to die as well. Death with dignity was his goal. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the theological, secular, legal, and philosophical debate that is the ethics of euthanasia.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventi...

Guide to Peter Pan and Dorian Gray Syndromes

Send us a textOur culture has become obsessed with the idea of staying young and attractive. Amplified by social media this obsession has become damaging to mental, relational, and physical health. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychological phenomena of Peter Pan and Dorian Gray syndrome. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th War...

Guide to Postpartum Depression and Psychosis

Send us a textRecently, and locally, police responded to an unspeakable tragedy involving a mother and her three children. While realizing, and acknowledging that we are men and could never understand all the intricacies and nuance of a complicated disorder such as postpartum depression or psychosis, we felt it necessary to do our part in breaking the stigma. Join Dave and Greg as they attempt to better understand the incredibly complex topic of postpartum mental health.Support the showFollow...

Guide to the Origins of Valentine’s Day

Send us a textValentine’s Day invokes thoughts of romantic love, flowers, chocolates, and candy, but at its origin it was celebrated much differently. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the impetus of Valentine’s Day from the mythology, the Pagans, to the Christians, to romanticism. They will also discuss what it means to love, and why we experience it on this special holiday episode. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @uncon...

Guide to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

Send us a textIn the spring of 1921 a suburb outside of Tulsa Oklahoma the black community of Greenwood aka Black Wall Street was thriving. Greenwood was one of the most affluent neighborhoods in America, and all this in the face of Jim Crow era laws. Tensions were high with the neighboring white communities who were failing especially in comparison with Greenwood. The area was a ticking time bomb that exploded. The white community failing to compete would destroy Greenwood by burning 35 bloc...

Guide to Paul John Knowles: The Casanova Killer

Send us a textIn 1974 across multiple states a handsome, charismatic man murdered at least 18 men, women, and children by gunshot, strangulation or stabbing. Some victims were sexually assaulted before, some after death. The variation of the murder made it extremely difficult for officials to understand they were dealing with a single perpetrator. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the motivations, psychology and crimes of Paul John Knowles aka “The Casanova Killer”Support the showFollow The ...

Guide to Satanic Panic

Send us a textThe fear of ritual abuse, cults, and satanic influence gripped the nation in the early 80’s to the mid 90’s. There are times in history where hysteria overcomes the social consciousness. When there is no answer to the evils of the world it is in our nature to define, or create an enemy to blame, and overcome. Join Dave and Greg as they unpack the modern day witch-hunt known as the Satanic Panic, and the lasting damage it caused. Support the showFollow The Unconventional The...