The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to Microaggressions

Send us a text(Listener Recommendation) Microaggressions are statements, actions, or behaviors that subtly, sometimes unintentionally, discriminate against a marginalized group. Join Dave and Greg as the discuss intent, examples, and impacts as they try to navigate and become better through the difficult conversations that ensue this topic. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UT...

Guide to Changelings

Send us a textThroughout history we have used folklore to explain the darker elements of the human experience. Folklore provides an answer, instead of having to except the random cruelty of nature. Changelings are a great example of this phenomenon. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the myth of human babies, and in some cases adults being abducted and replaced by fairies and other fabled creatures. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:In...

Guide to the Mayan Calendar

Send us a textThe Mayans were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its agricultural, architecture, mathematics, and most importantly their astronomical timekeeping and calendar. According to some scholars the Mayan calendar coming to an end in December 2012 would usher in biblical like end times. Join Dave and Greg as they get to the bottom of why we are fascinated with this, and other apocalyptic prophecies. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothin...

Guide to the Origins of Christmas

Send us a textFrom pagan festivals to mall Santa’s. Join Dave and Greg as they uncover the origin of the ways we celebrate Christmas, and the big man himself…Santa. Listen as they discuss the psychological value of the movie Elf, and A Christmas Carol. They will also countdown the top 5 Christmas movies and Specials as well as provide personal Christmas stories at an attempt for insight into the true spirit of the season.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing o...

Guide to Krampus and other Dark Christmas Folklore

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they dive into the folklore of lesser known, but fascinating Christmas mythology. These characters represent a dark psychology, and tend to be punitive, creepy, and in some cases sadistic. What role did these entities play in dictating behavior, and why are they continuing to be celebrated across the world? Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @...

Guide to David Koresh and The Branch Davidians of Waco

Send us a textThe horrific events in Waco Texas are about a man, David Koresh, who believed, or led people to believe that he was the next coming messiah. It is a story about manipulation, sexual abuse, and cult activity. It is also a story of governmental overreach, and media coercion that culminated in flames, and the gruesome death of at least 70 innocent people. Join Dave and Greg as they try to unpack this highly televised disaster. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapis...

Guide to Generational Trauma

Send us a textGenerational trauma is the idea that the traumas that occur in our life can be passed down from one generation to the next. Through cultural examples in this episode Dave and Greg discuss how we know what we know, how we develop our core beliefs, and the effect those beliefs have on our lives and on future generations. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_Podca...

Companion Guide: Interview with Billy Milligan’s Family Members Kathy and Amber

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they revisit the Billy Milligan episode, and view the story through the lens of someone who was there. Billy’s sister Kathy and her Daughter Amber join us from their podcast “Family Drama” and we discuss what it was like growing up in a house filled with unrelenting, horrific trauma. We also discuss how books, documentaries, and ….podcasts…get many elements of the story wrong. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Support the showFollo...

Guide to Cannibalism in Extreme Survival Conditions

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they talk about extreme survival situations. What can be learned in terms of human nature from the Donner party, and Uruguayan flight 571? Both would have to endure disaster, extreme weather, and starvation to the point of cannibalism. Listen as they discuss the complexities of what it takes took to survive while staying congruent with their values. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @uncon...

Guide to Bipolar Disorder

Send us a textBipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme mood swings ranging from mania and hypomania to the deepest depressive states. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss how it manifests in people, the dangers of the disorder, and treatments.They will try to provide insights and highlight how there is great potential and promise for those who suffer, and point to examples from their own patients as well as pop culture. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide...