Send us a textAutism spectrum disorder is a developmental diagnosis that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others. This can cause issues for an individuals interpersonal skills, and socialization. The disorder also includes a wide range of symptoms lending use to the term “spectrum”. Join Dave and Greg as they share their experiences, discuss what it is and what it isn’t, and try to better understand ASD.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing o...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Send us a textEnneagram is a system of typology that utilizes a symbol comprised of 3 different shapes, it breaks personality down into 9 types. It has its roots in ancient philosophy and mysticism, but also is used in modern psychology. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss its validity, uses, and limitations. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music b...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr
Send us a textIf there was a Mount Rushmore for psychology our Subject today would definitely make the cut. Today we talk about the mythopoetic, esoteric, and eccentric genius that would expound on Freuds theory and create a framework of thought, identifying a collective soul of humanity that would influence us all whether we realize it or not.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Send us a textKetamine is a dissociative anesthetic typically used to induce anesthesia, as well as manage pain. It’s used recreationally and can be extremely dangerous, closely related to PCP. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the promising possibilities for this drug as a treatment for mental health conditions, especially depression and suicidality. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing...
Apr 02, 2024•57 min
Send us a textThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decided they would move on from the practice of polygamy in the early 20th century. Not all members agreed which caused a fracture where some practitioners wanted to follow more fundamentalists teaching. The FLDS was born and created fertile ground for Warren Jeffs to plant his evil seeds. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss polygamy, Warren Jeffs, and the FLDS as the dangerous cult that it is. BetterHelpDisclaimer: This post c...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Send us a textThe prophecy claimed that a virginal maid would emerge from the woods and regain the crown for France…in 1412 Joan of Arc was born a peasant and by the time she was a teenager she would be leading the would be kings army to end the 100 years war for France, all guided by her communication with the divine. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss her extraordinary life, and try to understand if this was mental illness or divine intervention. Support the showFollow The Unconvention...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Send us a textBetween the years 1845-1852 the Irish lost 1/8 of its population to starvation and related illness, while an equal amount emigrated away from the country. These horrific conditions caused lasting effects on the Irish that have lasted into the present. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss The Irish Potato famine. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro a...
Mar 12, 2024•57 min
Send us a textWorld religions, philosophy, and literature have always been trying to answer the question, what happens when we die? Some say they have the answers, and how have they acquired this ethereal knowledge? Well, in short, they have been there. Join Dave and Greg as they explore heaven and and discuss near death experiences.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_Podca...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Send us a textWhen thinking of a Renaissance names like Da Vinci and Shakespeare, come to mind, but America has a Renaissance of its own, and instead of recycling a culture it was about creating one. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the philosophy, literature, music, and movement that is the Harlem Renaissance.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Send us a textCharming, good looking, intelligent, and artistic. Rodney Alcala seemed to be an attractive young man with a ton of potential. Maybe that is why he was picked on his 1978 appearance on the dating game. As the country watched the playful banter between potential lovers, they had no idea that they were being entertained by evil incarnate. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the horrific crimes, and the psychopathy of The Dating Game Killer.Support the showFollow The Unconventional ...
Feb 20, 2024•59 min
Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing Gary Chapmans famous, or perhaps infamous self help book “The Five Love Languages”. Discover how it has permeated public consciousness, and how effective it can be as a relationship improvement tool.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 In...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Send us a textThe Malleus Maleficarum is a 600 page treatise designed to popularize, categorize, and vilify the ideas of witchcraft, and magic. It was used to combat the “witch craze” in Europe, and eventually America. Join Dave and Greg as they explore this text written to explain the inexplicable. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Wa...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Send us a textWe have all encountered somebody who displays narcissistic tendencies. We may even at times notice them in ourselves. What exactly are these personality traits and when do they become a diagnosable condition? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss what is, and what isn’t Narcissistic Personality Disorder.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Send us a textMother Theresa was a Catholic nun and founder of “missionaries of charity” an order of nuns tasked with caring for those refused by all others. Those with HIV, Tuberculosis, and Leprosy. She encouraged us to “find our own Calcutta” and do what we can to alleviate suffering of the people most in need, but there is of course more to the story…join Dave and Greg as they discuss both the accolades and criticisms of the world’s most accomplished nun.Support the showFollow The U...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Send us a textEMDR is a form of therapy to treat trauma, and other distressing mental illnesses. The goal is to reprocess triggering memories and lessen the effect they have on our mood, and psyche. Join Dave and Greg as they try to better understand this relatively new, quick, and less stressful treatment option.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music b...
Jan 16, 2024•56 min
Send us a textSigmund Freud is the father of modern therapy, and the creator of psychoanalysis. His identification of the subconscious is as big a discovery as space, or the depths of the ocean. The exploration possibilities are endless. In todays episode we talk about Freuds contributions to the field as well as his controversial views. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Send us a textJust before the new year in 1999 people started drawing attention to a computer glitch having to do with the two digit date. The fear was for a global apocalyptic catastrophe. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the existential threat that comes from digital reliance, and should we have used this opportunity to become independent from technology instead of doubling down.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconvention...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr
Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they discover holiday traditions from around the world, and dig into the origins of the traditions we celebrate year after year. Happy Holidays!!!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://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a textEdgar Allen Poe famously describes walling up a rival, brick by brick in “The Cask of Amontillado” this concept becomes more horrific when we understand that this is not only in fiction, but has happened countless times in many different ways throughout history. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Immurement, and premature burial.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_...
Dec 12, 2023•49 min
Send us a textHomelessness is a complex issue that affects half a million people. Many have addiction, mental health, or financial difficulties, but it seems to be more of a matter of affordable housing. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss homelessness in general as well as a very specific subset of the population, the infamous “mole people”Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_Pod...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Send us a textOn this episode we discuss Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”. Through the framework of this novel we explore themes like identity, toxic masculinity, acceptance, fear, tolerance, and much more. Join Dave and Greg as they try and better understand themselves and others through this incredibly important piece of literature.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_Podcas...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Send us a textCapgras is a misidentification syndrome in which the sufferer believes that loved ones are replaced by imposters. It has been described as a “delusion of emotion” because that emotion of “knowing” is absent. In a sense they have lost their ability to see the soul. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the symptoms, causes,and treatments of this rare, incredibly sad phenomena. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unc...
Nov 21, 2023•56 min
Send us a textEating disorders are conditions that affect physical, psychological, and social health. In this episode we will cover anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and Body Dysmorphia. Because of the dangers associated with these disorders our intent is to bring awareness to the potential causes, for prevention and treatments to mitigate harmful symptoms.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsg...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Send us a textWhat can be found in the riches of the castles in Europe, as well as the back woods of Appalachia, and potentially everywhere in between? Well…inbreeding of course, the taboo of all taboos. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the ancient Egyptians, the Hapsburgs, and our own cases of when families get to close hear in America. What drives people to this abhorrent practice, what are the consequences, and does it continue to this day? Support the showFollow The Unconventional ...
Nov 07, 2023•53 min
Send us a textWhy do humans develop an affinity for inanimate objects, and dolls? What makes these dolls develop a creepiness? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss two of the creepiest dolls ever created, Robert and Annabelle in this final installment of our Halloween special episodes. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFo...
Oct 31, 2023•54 min
Send us a textRichard Chase, otherwise known as the Dracula killer was a serial killer, Cannibal, and necrophile. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss evil, mental illness, and the predictive behaviors of a murderer in this disturbing spooky season 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 Instagram at @13thwar...
Oct 24, 2023•59 min
Send us a textMental health disorders are a universal phenomenon, and in light of the Halloween season what better way to view these conditions than through the universal monsters. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Frankenstein, The invisible Man, and The creature of the black lagoon, and discover how these monsters reflect our mental health.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherap...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Send us a textSome see it as a game, others see it as a gateway to the spirit world, while others think it is our subconscious speaking through our fingertips. At the end of the 19th century the Ouija board came to market, and it has been controversial ever since. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss origins, testimonials, and their own experience to try and understand what is really going on with this infamous board game. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide t...
Oct 10, 2023•57 min
Send us a textIt’s Halloween season again and we will be covering spooky topics all month long. What better place to start than with a Victorian novel. In this first installment we will be covering The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the obvious themes of duality, and good vs evil. As well as some nuanced takes such as ambition, and addiction. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @un...
Oct 03, 2023•52 min
Send us a textAt a time when asylums were filled with residents dealing with deplorable conditions it became necessary to find a treatment that would eliminate the need for the institutions. In an attempt for a humane alternative the opposite result occurred.Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Electroconvulsive therapy and the infamous lobotomy.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN...
Sep 26, 2023•52 min
