The Unconventional Therapists' Guide to Nothing
Join Dave and Greg, two licensed mental health counselors who dissect and over-analyze everything and anything to make it all make sense in the scheme of life, living and mental health.
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132 episodes since 2022
Guide to Sideshows
Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the “side show” the staples, the unsettling classic “Freaks”, P.T. Barnum, and more. From the colosseum to Jerry Springer and Instagram we have a culture of observation, we watch each other, we look at each...
September 17, 2024
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1:05:00
Classic Re-Release: Guide to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is an often misdiagnosed, misunderstood disorder. It can be unique to each individual, and if left untreated it can become debilitating, but fear not, it is incredibly treatable through psychotherapy. Join Dave and Greg as they talk through...
September 10, 2024
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55:18
Guide to Marie Laveau and New Orleans Voodoo
Marie Laveau is a name synonymous with voodoo and the city of New Orleans itself. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Voodoo, and the incredible woman who was most influential in its worldwide recognition.
August 27, 2024
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1:02:39
Guide to Charles Manson and the Manson Family
Would you be surprised to know that the man synonymous with the most abhorrent murders didn’t participate in the actual execution of the crimes? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the infamous Charles Manson, his brush with fame, and his hor...
August 20, 2024
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1:06:49
Guide to Parapsychology
Spirituality is a phenomenon most of us can identify with on some level depending on the way we conceptualize it. So why is the study of something so widely experienced considered a pseudoscience? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss, a...
August 13, 2024
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1:05:39
Guide to Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Therapy
Carl Rogers was a founder of humanistic psychology, and developer of person-centered therapy. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss his contributions to the field, what person-centered therapy is, how it’s used, and his continued i...
August 06, 2024
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1:07:29
Guide to Nonsuicidal Self Injury (NSSI)
NSSI is a maladaptive coping strategy that can be extremely dangerous for those dealing with various mental disorders. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss what it is, why it’s done, as well as coping and treatment strategies in an atte...
July 30, 2024
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55:06
(Classic Re-release) Guide to 7 Deadly Sins
(Re-release from July 2022) The seven deadly sins were proposed so that your immortal soul would find peace in heaven, but what purpose did they serve for those in power here on earth? Join Dave and Greg as they discover how the 7 deadly sins a...
July 23, 2024
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37:04
(Classic Re-release) Guide to the Terror at Smalls Lighthouse
(Re-release from June 2022) Imagine being stuck on a lighthouse miles away from society with someone you dislike while outside there seems to be never-ending storms. Now imagine that person sitting across from you dies, leaving you isolated a...
July 09, 2024
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42:45
Guide to The American Dream
We understand it to be self evident that not all podcasts are created equal. If that sounds a little Declaration of Independence, you’re onto something. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss “The American Dream” what is was, what it is, ...
July 02, 2024
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57:03
Guide to Coming Out
Showing the world who we are is easy for most people, but what if it came with consequences. What if it could sever your connections to family, friends, work, or religion? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the difficulties of coming ...
June 25, 2024
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1:08:30
Guide to the Middle Passage
The middle passage, part of the transatlantic slave route was filled with despair, disease, anguish, unimaginable fear, and trauma on a level unparalleled. Join Dave and Greg as they discussion the conditions on the ships and the self deceit ...
June 18, 2024
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44:26
Guide to the Importance of Fatherhood
71% of all high school dropouts, 90% of homeless and runaways, 63% of youth suicides, and over 80% of the prison population all share one thing in common, or we should say lack of one thing, and that’s the presence of a father. In hon...
June 11, 2024
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1:11:33
Guide to Child Past Lives
Maybe the biggest mystery for us all is what happens when we die. Most of us want to believe that there is more than just this mortal existence. Could the phenomenon of children remembering past lives be proof of the soul’s existence? Join Da...
June 04, 2024
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56:07
Guide to Dennis Rader: BTK
Is it possible to be a family man, church leader, scout leader, and horrifying criminal? Is it possible to be born evil? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology and crimes of serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. ...
May 28, 2024
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1:15:10
Guide to the Elephant Man
Nietzsche said “if you crush a cockroach you’re a hero, but if you crush a beautiful butterfly you are a villain.” It’s interesting how we view beauty and ugliness as having an objective morality. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss th...
May 21, 2024
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1:01:03
Guide to Getting the Most Out of Therapy
Listener recommendation: Join Dave and Greg as they discuss therapy, what it is, what it isn’t, and their thoughts on how to get the most out of it.
May 14, 2024
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1:09:44
Guide to Depleted Mother Syndrome and Mom Guilt
As Mother’s Day approaches we thought it would be fitting to pay homage to all the women doing the incredible work of raising children. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Mom Guilt, and Depleted Mother Syndrome, what it is, and what you can ...
May 07, 2024
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1:04:25
Guide to Catcher in the Rye
“Catcher in the Rye” is considered one of the most important novels ever written, it’s also consistently on lists of banned books, and has been found on the person of multiple murders, and stalkers. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss this co...
April 30, 2024
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1:01:38
Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism 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...
April 23, 2024
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1:19:49
Guide to the Enneagram
Enneagram 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 ...
April 17, 2024
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59:56
Guide to Carl Jung and Analytical Psychology
If 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, identify...
April 09, 2024
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1:17:29
Guide to Ketamine
Ketamine 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 possi...
April 02, 2024
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57:14
Guide to Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)
The 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...
March 26, 2024
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1:01:16