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...

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...

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...

Send us a textThe Pied Piper, the legend that became a fairytale, working its way into pop culture, and somehow continues to remain relevant for centuries, but is it a true story? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the dark folklore, lessons, and try to better understand why this tale has stood the test of time. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro mus...

Send us a textThe Amish are a “radical” Protestant offshoot known for their plain dress, hard work, and rejection of modern technology. They also believe that before you are baptized you should be sure that you choose the faith rather than the faith choosing you. From ages 16-21 Amish adolescence are encouraged to take part in a rite of passage called Rumspringa. They will sample the English ways and decide which path is right for them. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss whether or not this i...

Send us a textShamrocks, shenanigans, shillings, and shillelaghs…another holiday is upon us, and keeping with tradition this episode will discuss the surrounding folklore. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the mythical Irish entities known as Leprechauns on this St. Patrick’s day special. Listen as they try to connect the lore to psychology and in the end reveal what is actually at the end of a rainbow.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Ins...

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...