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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...