Therapy Unzipped

By Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

Welcome to 'Therapy Unzipped', where we unzip and unpack the complex world of mental health! Hosted by seasoned therapists Brett and Tom, we aim to demystify the processes and practices of mental heal... more

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How many episodes does Therapy Unzipped have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.

Therapy Unzipped episodes:

February 20, 20267 Habits of Happy People- Graduate Level
This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Graduate Level
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life.
They regulate before they react.
They pause. They breathe. They respond instead of explode.
They move their bodies consistently.
Strength, walking, yoga, sweat — they treat movement as medicine.
They protect their energy.
They set boundaries. They say no. They avoid unnecessary drama.
They invest in one or two deep relationships.
Depth over quantity. Real connection over social noise.
They do hard things on purpose.
They build self-trust by keeping promises to themselves.
They accept what they cannot control.
They focus on effort, attitude, and integrity — not outcomes.
They create meaning, not just chase pleasure.
They contribute, build, serve, and live on purpose.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
35min
February 13, 20267 Habits of Happy People- Undergrad Level
This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Undergrad Level
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life.
Daily Habits of Happy People
Take a 2-minute pause upon waking.
No phone. No rushing. Just breathe and orient yourself to the day.
Capture one gratitude snapshot.
One specific moment, person, or detail you appreciate — not generic, but real.
Give one person a genuine compliment.
Make someone feel seen. It strengthens connection and boosts your own mood.
Move for 10 minutes.
Walk, stretch, lift, yoga — short but intentional movement.
Unplug for 15 minutes.
No screens. No noise. Let your nervous system settle.
Do a nightly brain dump.
Write down worries, to-dos, lingering thoughts — clear mental clutter before sleep.
Repeat your personal identity statement:
“I am the kind of person who takes care of my happiness.”
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
32min
February 06, 2026Boy is it Frightful Out There!
This week: Boy is it Frightful Out There!
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how collectively people are struggling and what we can do to manage it.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
37min
January 30, 2026The Kids Are Not Alright
This week: The Kids Are Not Alright
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss challenges and themes.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
35min
January 23, 2026Don't Worry About It
This week: Don't Worry About It
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why we worry, what to do in it's face andhow to worry productively.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
26min
January 16, 2026Just a Touch, Maybe
This week: Just a Touch, Maybe
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, why you might not have it, and some alternate ways to approach it.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
34min
January 09, 2026Me? I'm Superfantastic. You?
This week: Me? I'm Superfantastic. You?
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the choice, amongst all the f&%k s&$t, to remain calm, strong, resilient, and well, suoerfantastic.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
34min
January 02, 2026Savor it!
This week: Savoir it!
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss more about living in the moment, the weird week between xmas and new year, and not beating yourself up.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
36min
December 26, 2025What Small Changes Will You Make?
This week: What Small Changes Will You Make?
On this episode, Tom and Brett finish out the year, and season 3, with discussing the importance of making small doable changes that become habits and that build up over time.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U32PIFQ0SQNQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aVjxsZgNHJ6wfgiZ01PPLAVW0eMY34TxSzAH8l-zjTAi5C7I0CiKwAz7fPcB6LIQiLIJVydLKoEkV9zZ1jA5idyYJIzNeA_vD5r271CPaN3f6BXn8mTmHwTr5N68U5ddWqHMP03A4d_sdoBL-ztJp8q72GQPjZQ3xhdRfTZUEBNa0uCGM6UMuiDQivBGJqNcRk9MxwOQINhoNJ_FTE4c7OisY5WM3A0S80dVnf41EeI.cVc-fUpunjVapiq5eUVYkGBhit4YHXcLm_RNYz-u6Kc&dib_tag=se&keywords=atomic+habits+book&qid=1766763872&sprefix=atomic+%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
33min
December 19, 2025You can act like a man!
This week: You can act like a man!
On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the role of the man/ father/ spouse and how its ok to redefine.
Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another.
Send questions for us to answer at:
[email protected]
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://suggestiblemind.com
http://therapyunzipped.com
Check out these resources as well:
*Suggestible Mind Podcast
Books
*The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
*Full Catastrophe Living
https://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MQZLFF75PPHE&keywords=full+catastrophe+living&qid=1696026095&sprefix=full+cata%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
*The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXWIYGMB3D5X&keywords=four+agreements&qid=1696026157&sprefix=four+agree%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
*The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EEWE75YZT400&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1700171387&sprefix=the+body%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles
Track Title: Match Point
Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
...more
21min

FAQs about Therapy Unzipped:

How many episodes does Therapy Unzipped have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.