Therapy Unzipped

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 health therapy, all with a dash of humor. With our lighthearted yet informative approach, we make mental health conversations accessible and approachable. We understand that discussing mental health can sometimes be intimidating, and we strive to break down those barriers. That's why our podcast focuses on answering common questions, addressing misconceptions, and providing clear, accurate, and practical information about mental health and therapy. Each episode dives into a wide range of topics – from understanding various mental health conditions and their symptoms to exploring different types of therapeutic techniques. We break down complex psychological concepts into easy-to-understand terms. We're not just addressing individuals dealing with mental health issues; we're also reaching out to their loved ones who seek to understand and provide support. We also invite experts in the field to share their insights and broaden our perspective on mental health matters. We delve into current research, trending topics, and even take a look at the cultural aspects that influence our understanding of mental health. One of our favorite segments in each episode is 'Question Time', where we answer questions from you, our listeners. We believe in creating a community where everyone feels heard, seen, and understood. In 'Therapy Unzipped', we don't shy away from the hard topics. We confront them with empathy, a wealth of professional knowledge, and yes, even some humor! We firmly believe that a little laughter can lighten the mood and make difficult conversations easier. Join us in our mission to unzip the complex world of mental health and therapy, break the stigma, and build a community of understanding. Tune in to 'Therapy Unzipped', where mental health meets humor, and let's make mental wellness a topic we can all talk about!

  1. 5d ago

    So, What Do You Want Your Brain to Do?

    This week: So, What Do You Want Your Brain to Do? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how to reframe the seemingly chaotic absurdity of things. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    30 min
  2. May 22

    Did You Say, Roadtrip?

    This week: Did You Say, Roadtrip? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss some of the psychological elements found on a road trip. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    35 min
  3. May 15

    I Hate This Story. And You Probably Will Too.

    This week: I Hate This Story. And You Probably Will Too. On this episode, Tom retells the story of Kisa Gotami. A buddhist story about suffering, grief, and how we can embrace change. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    11 min
  4. May 8

    I Still Wanna Be Bad. Is That Wrong?

    This week: I Still Wanna Be Bad. Is That Wrong? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why, even after doing challenging things, do we still engage in unhealthy behaviors. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    34 min
  5. May 1

    You are an Inspiration

    This week: You are an Inspiration On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how small acts of kindness and being good to yourself and others can have a significantly positive impact. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    29 min
  6. Apr 24

    What We Learn Along the Way

    This week: What We Learn Along the Way On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how the journey and what we learn along the way is sometimes more important than the goal. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    27 min
  7. Apr 17

    Story Time: Do You Copy?

    This week: Story Time: Do You Copy? On this episode, Tom tells some eastern stories that highlight the importance of being in the moment. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    24 min
  8. Apr 10

    Shhhhh. Don't Tell Them We're Therapists.

    This week: Shhhhh. Don't Tell Them We're Therapists. On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss what it's like when people discover we are therpists. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com 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

    31 min

Ratings & Reviews

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About

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 health therapy, all with a dash of humor. With our lighthearted yet informative approach, we make mental health conversations accessible and approachable. We understand that discussing mental health can sometimes be intimidating, and we strive to break down those barriers. That's why our podcast focuses on answering common questions, addressing misconceptions, and providing clear, accurate, and practical information about mental health and therapy. Each episode dives into a wide range of topics – from understanding various mental health conditions and their symptoms to exploring different types of therapeutic techniques. We break down complex psychological concepts into easy-to-understand terms. We're not just addressing individuals dealing with mental health issues; we're also reaching out to their loved ones who seek to understand and provide support. We also invite experts in the field to share their insights and broaden our perspective on mental health matters. We delve into current research, trending topics, and even take a look at the cultural aspects that influence our understanding of mental health. One of our favorite segments in each episode is 'Question Time', where we answer questions from you, our listeners. We believe in creating a community where everyone feels heard, seen, and understood. In 'Therapy Unzipped', we don't shy away from the hard topics. We confront them with empathy, a wealth of professional knowledge, and yes, even some humor! We firmly believe that a little laughter can lighten the mood and make difficult conversations easier. Join us in our mission to unzip the complex world of mental health and therapy, break the stigma, and build a community of understanding. Tune in to 'Therapy Unzipped', where mental health meets humor, and let's make mental wellness a topic we can all talk about!