The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to Hidden Women

Send us a textBlanche Monnier, a French socialite that was locked away in a room for 25 years to be discovered emaciated, covered with insects and weighing 55lbs. Rosemary Kennedy, her lobotomy, and why she was kept hidden for decades. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the darker side of embarrassment, and shame through the lens of these tragic stories. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidet...

Guide to the Ken and Barbie Killers

Send us a text1 in 166 thousand people have the capability of being a serial killer. What are the chances of two of these people meeting, falling in love, and beginning horrific reign of terror? As we learn in this episode the possibility exists. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the Ken and Barbie killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, and explore the atrocities committed on young women, including their own family, and discover why one of them is free to walk among us. Support the s...

Guide to Nellie Bly and Ten Days in a Madhouse

Send us a textIn the late 19th century rumors had been spreading about the deplorable conditions in the countries mental institutions. A young woman, journalist Nelly Bly would fake insanity, have herself committed to the most notoriously dangerous asylum, and report her findings. This act of bravery would shine a light on the horrific conditions, and would create what we know now as investigative journalism. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the true account of Nelly Bly’s “Ten Days in a Ma...

Guide to the Campaign Against Gangsta Rap

Send us a textAs the mood in the street shifted fromLA summer fun to violence, gang culture, and mistreatment of the citizens the music changed with it. Music is a powerful force and is usually the reflection of an environment, but there is no question it can evoke strong emotions, but the actions people take are their own and can’t be blamed on artists…or can they? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the campaigns against gangsta rap, in particularly to those of the police and C. Delore...

Guide to Imaginary Friends

Send us a textShould we be worried if we find our child talking to someone or something that isn’t there? Imaginary friends are a social/psychological phenomenon where an interpersonal relationship takes place in the imagination as opposed to reality. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the fascinating world of imagined friends, why they are created, and when to be concerned.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapi...

Guide to Microdosing and Macrodosing Psilocybin

Send us a textIn this episode Dave and Greg discuss the benefits and drawbacks of microdosing, and macrodosing psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms. They talk about the way that the psychedelics reveal something about our subconscious as well as give examples of how these profound experiences change lives. They also discuss the psychological benefits and possibilities of treatment of mental disorders in the future.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on ...

Guide to Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning

Send us a textSome of the most poignant and Impactful stories ever written are holocaust narratives. They show both the worst and the best of humanity. Of all these stories one stands out to us as the most useful, and that is “Man’s Search for Meaning” join Dave and Greg as they discuss the insights of Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist, author, and survivor. They will also discuss the tested theories of Frankl’s specific form of psychotherapy. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therap...

Guide to Dream Interpretation

Send us a textDreams can be comforting, terrifying, insightful, or nonsensical, but does their content mean anything? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss dream analysis, and delve into the depths of the subconscious through the work of Freud, and Jung. They also will discuss their own theories on the interpretation of the unconscious messages we receive, and how useful the search of meaning can be in our every day lives.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on ...

Guide to Beth Thomas and Reactive Attachment Disorder

Send us a textReactive attachment disorder happens when a child is neglected, abused, lacks stability, or could even be described as a deficiency of love. It can manifest in a variety of symptoms, but it may be best understood through the story of Beth Thomas. Join Dave and Greg as they try to better understand this disorder through this incredibly disturbing, and heartbreaking case.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconvention...

Guide to Toxic Masculinity

Send us a textBoys are falling behind in school, filling the prisons, and men make up 75% of all suicides. There is a huge problem here and that may have something to do with toxic masculinity, but first we have to understand what that is. The current definition gets a few things wrong. Join Dave and Greg, as they discuss, or maybe a better word is argue, trying to define masculinity, toxic, and whether or not toxic masculinity has to be redefined.Support the showFollow The Unconventional The...