The Unconventional Therapists' Guide to Nothing

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Mother 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.

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EMDR 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.

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Sigmund 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. 

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Just 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.

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Join 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!!!

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Edgar 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.

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Homelessness 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”

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On 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.

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Capgras 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. 

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Eating 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.

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What 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? 

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Why 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. 

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Richard 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. 

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