The Unconventional Therapists' Guide to Nothing

Send us a Text Message. 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 honor of Father’s Day Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the importance of being a father. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 Dave and Greg as they try to better understand the psychology behind this specific form of reincarnation. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 the psychology of ugliness through the fascinating story of Joseph Merrick…Aka “The Elephant Man” Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 do about it. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. “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 controversial American Classic. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 and Greg as they discuss its validity, uses, and limitations. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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, identifying a collective soul of humanity that would influence us all whether we realize it or not. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 possibilities for this drug as a treatment for mental health conditions, especially depression and suicidality. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. 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 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. BetterHelp Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. The 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. Between 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. World 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 hell and discuss near death experiences. Support the Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. When 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. Charming, 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. Join 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. The 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a Text Message. We 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 Show. Follow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media: Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothing Twitter: @UTGN_Podcast Intro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social Club Follow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/