The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to Munchausen’s Syndrome and Munchausen’s by Proxy

Send us a textMünchausen syndrome, or as its now known, factitious disorder causes a sufferer to repeatedly seek medical attention for falsified, exaggerated, or self inflicted Illness. Munchausen by proxy in most cases is abuse. Munchausen by proxy is Munchausen imposed on another, children being the most common victim. Join Dave and Greg as they unpack this phenomenon and try to better understand Munchausen and decide whether or not this should be considered a mental Illness, or if it’s som...

Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Send us a textHow we feel is a reflection of the stories we tell ourselves. If those stories lean positive we feel good, but more often than not the stories are negative, leaving us feeling down. We tend to think that events happen and we have an emotion. In reality that is missing a step. Something happens, we have thoughts about it, and then we have an emotion. Those thoughts will decide if that “something” is positive or negative. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss CBT and the interactive ...

Guide to the Menendez Brothers

Send us a textIn late august 1989 Jose and Kitty Menendez were murdered by their own children. Was this a matter of self defense or an act of greed? In either case it is the ultimate betrayal. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology of the infamous Menendez Brothers.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on...

Guide to the Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk Project Conspiracy Theories

Send us a textWhen we think of urban legends it’s usually the few “warning” the many, but what do we call it when the many, those not in power tell a tale warning of the people in positions of authority? Listen as Dave and Greg discuss two conspiracy theories that take them down the rabbit holes of invisibility, time travel, mind control, monsters, and more. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguideton...

Guide to Jim Jones and Jonestown

Send us a textIn November 1978 in the jungles of Guyana over 900 lives would end in a mass suicide. Learn how these people, members of a dangerous cult, were manipulated to their demise by their charismatic, communist, drug addled leader. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the rise and fall of the infamous Jim Jones. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outr...

Guide to Rasputin

Send us a textOn todays podcast we discuss Rasputin. Born a peasant, he became a mystic, and inexplicably the most influential man in Russia. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss his mysterious life, and the duality of his nature. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https...

Guide to Imposter Syndrome

Send us a textHave you ever felt like you aren’t good enough, or everybody has it figured out and you don’t? We all have anxieties and insecurities, and sometimes doubt our abilities. Whether it is in our work, or hobbies we often fear being exposed as a fraud. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss imposter syndrome and have an honest discussion about the phenomena and their own experiences with it.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: ...

Guide to Albert Camus’ The Fall and Milton’s Paradise Lost

Send us a textSelf Deceit is something we all do as a natural function of human behavior.We convince ourselves that we are better, or worse than we actually are. Knowledge, responsibility, and freedom are typically thought to be positive concepts, but are they actually the downfall of humanity? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the “fall of man” as described in Milton’s “Paradise lost” and Camus’ “The Fall”. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on...

Guide to Panic Attacks

Send us a textThere are few things that get to the core of our fear like a panic attack. That could be because more often than not the attack comes without warning, or reason. We can easily develop a fear of fear. Join Dave and Greg as they talk about the symptoms and causes as well as treatments, tips, and prevention of Panic attacks/disorder.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN...

Guide to Edgar Allan Poe’s Masque of the Red Death

Send us a textViruses, and disease create intense fear and can shape the way we treat each other. Join Dave and Greg as they try to understand the complexity of microphobia through the lens of Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death” in this special literary episode.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagra...