Send us a textFrom pagan festivals to mall Santa’s. Join Dave and Greg as they uncover the origin of the ways we celebrate Christmas, and the big man himself…Santa. Listen as they discuss the psychological value of the movie Elf, and A Christmas Carol. They will also countdown the top 5 Christmas movies and Specials as well as provide personal Christmas stories at an attempt for insight into the true spirit of the season.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing o...

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they dive into the folklore of lesser known, but fascinating Christmas mythology. These characters represent a dark psychology, and tend to be punitive, creepy, and in some cases sadistic. What role did these entities play in dictating behavior, and why are they continuing to be celebrated across the world? Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @...

Send us a textThe horrific events in Waco Texas are about a man, David Koresh, who believed, or led people to believe that he was the next coming messiah. It is a story about manipulation, sexual abuse, and cult activity. It is also a story of governmental overreach, and media coercion that culminated in flames, and the gruesome death of at least 70 innocent people. Join Dave and Greg as they try to unpack this highly televised disaster. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapis...

Send us a textGenerational trauma is the idea that the traumas that occur in our life can be passed down from one generation to the next. Through cultural examples in this episode Dave and Greg discuss how we know what we know, how we develop our core beliefs, and the effect those beliefs have on our lives and on future generations. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_Podca...

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they talk about extreme survival situations. What can be learned in terms of human nature from the Donner party, and Uruguayan flight 571? Both would have to endure disaster, extreme weather, and starvation to the point of cannibalism. Listen as they discuss the complexities of what it takes took to survive while staying congruent with their values. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @uncon...

Send us a textBipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme mood swings ranging from mania and hypomania to the deepest depressive states. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss how it manifests in people, the dangers of the disorder, and treatments.They will try to provide insights and highlight how there is great potential and promise for those who suffer, and point to examples from their own patients as well as pop culture. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide...

Send us a textCarl Tanzler was a man who suffered delusions from childhood. His is a story of obsession, passion, unrequited love, and is also one of the more disturbing true stories you will hear. His love for 20 year old tuberculosis patient Elena Hoyos went from creepy to terrifying, ending in Carl living with her corpse for seven years before being found out. Join Dave and Greg as they unpack this unsettling tale. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to N...

Send us a textAyahuasca is a concoction of two psychoactive plants, when ingested it provides a harrowing psychedelic journey. For centuries First Nations peoples have conducted ayahuasca ceremonies in an effort to help people find themselves in the recesses of their own psyche. Join Dave and Greg as they try to better understand how these ceremonies could be effecting our mental health, and if the risk is worth the potential reward. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s ...

Send us a textIn 1692 the puritans of Salem Massachusetts thought that the devil was coming for them, what they didn’t realize is that maybe he was already well established there. See what the trials teach us about fear, power, opportunity, jealousy, and human nature. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss how in less then one year 200 accusations of witchcraft would lead to at least 25 executions. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagr...