The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to H.P. Lovecraft

H.P. Lovecraft was an American author who's literary successes mainly came after his death. Join Dave and Greg as they examine his life, controversial ideologies on race, and analyze two of his work in The Dunwich Horror and At the Mountains of Madness.

Guide to Perfectionism

While the idea of being perfect seems like a positive, for many, perfectionism hinders them from achieving goals or personal growth. Join Dave and Greg as they dig in on the downside of the persistent drive to be perfect.

Guide to Self-Determination Theory

Self-Determination Theory is a therapeutic framework that explores individual motivation and overall wellness. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the psychology and concepts that comprise Self-Determination Theory, as well as just how important autonomy is in the realm of feeling good.

Guide to School Shootings

On this episode we tackle the tragic progression of school shootings and how they have impacted children, parents, and society. Join Dave and Greg as the look at the psychology around these events, potential reasons for their incline, and just how they have changed future generations.

Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that is brought upon by season changes. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the disorder and it's characteristics as well as offer suggestions for ways to work through it.

Guide to Lycanthropy

The idea of werewolves have existed for ages and have often played a role in different cultures and religions throughout time. While the clinical term lycanthropy, the belief one is turning into a wolf, has existed for years as well, the diagnosis is very rare. Join Dave and Greg as they look at the diagnosis, what it looks like, and whether it necessarily needs to exist.

Guide to Ed Gein

The story of Ed Gein is one of the most grisly, gruesome, and horrific stories known. Even with so much of the story shrouded in lore and speculation, what is known is enough to fuel nightmares...as well as numerous horror movies and stories. Join Dave and Greg as they look into the psychology of Ed as well as the age old question of nature versus nurture.

Guide to Grief

Grief is a universal experience that, while it impacts everyone, is demonstrated differently in every person. Join Dave and Greg as we discuss the stages of grief as well as share some personal stories of grief and how to work through it.

Guide to Phrogging

Phrogging is the process of entering the space of someone else and hiding for a duration of time without the knowledge of the person who resides or occupies this space. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss this creepy invasion of privacy, the impacts it can have on the people it impacts, and offer some wild examples of situations involving phrogging.

Guide to Sudden Wealth Syndrome

We rarely think of becoming suddenly wealthy as a negative but the impacts it can have on relationships, identity and mental health are significant. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the phenomena of sudden wealth syndrome and its impacts on those it effects.