The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified

Tyson Conner
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An audio introduction to the worlds of psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis.

  1. Art Retrospective: Season 1

    06/10/2025 · BONUS

    Art Retrospective: Season 1

    On this extra-long bonus episode, we review the first season of the show, Ben talks about how he made the music, Dan tells us how he made the visual art, and Tyson provides some interesting behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, and anecdotes. Google Drive with all the visual art and some extras Daniel Benveniste's most recent book, Libido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud's Totem and Taboo  The Body, The Blood, The Machine, by The Thermals Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    2h 41m
  2. Medications for ADHD with Matias Massaro, DNP

    03/11/2025

    Medications for ADHD with Matias Massaro, DNP

    Matias Massaro, DNP talks about the common medications for treating symptoms of ADHD in the final episode of Season 1 of The Way In. Discussion topics include different classes of medication, how they work, and the liberating power of stimulants. Mati can be found at his website. Further Learning Mati and Tyson's previous conversation about psychiatric medications Mati and Tyson's previous conversation about SSRI's The Relational Psych Podcast episode about Executive Functioning Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    1h 26m
  3. Therapeutic Dungeons & Dragons with Katherine Klevjer, MA, LMHC and Kevin Klevjer, MA, LMHC

    02/25/2025

    Therapeutic Dungeons & Dragons with Katherine Klevjer, MA, LMHC and Kevin Klevjer, MA, LMHC

    Katherine and Kevin Klevjer of Encounter Psychotherapy discuss therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons and how it integrates with Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. They also discuss accents, play, religious trauma, and cultures of feedback. Encounter Psychotherapy's website Kevin's email address is kevin@encounterpsychotherapy.com Katherine's email address is katherine@encounterpsychotherapy.com Further Learning  Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis by Roy Barsness  RPT Certificate Program Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown Conspirituality Podcast Episode 207: Gaming Realities with Thi Nguyen  Integrating Geek Culture into Therapeutic Practice: The Clinician's Guide to Geek Therapy by Anthony Bean Geek Therapeutics Heroically Gaming Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Sly Flourish Consent in Gaming D&D Beyond Roll20 Improv Classes at Jet City Improv Critical Role: Campaign 2 Dimension 20: Fantasy High Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    1h 28m
  4. Psychoanalytic Equine Therapy with Kelsey Watkins, MA, LMHC

    02/11/2025

    Psychoanalytic Equine Therapy with Kelsey Watkins, MA, LMHC

    Kelsey Watkins discusses her approach to equine therapy that melds Natural Lifemanship, a principals based equine therapy modality, with Object Relations and other psychoanalytic theories. Discussion covers ghost hunting, projection, and birdsong. Kelsey can be found at Folktown Counseling. Photos of Molly and Tyson can be found here. Further Learning The Natural Lifemanship Website Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    54 min

  5. 02/04/2025 · BONUS

    A Scheduling Announcement

    We didn't release according to our schedule last week. Sorry about that. We'll be back very soon. Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    2 min
  6. MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy with Erin Wright, LMHC

    01/14/2025

    MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy with Erin Wright, LMHC

    Erin Wright discussed a modality of MDMA assisted therapy to treat PTSD that is currently applying for approval with the FDA. She also discusses the potential of psychedelic assisted treatments, the dangers of panaceas, and the ways that therapists are impacted by their clients. Erin's Website Further Learning I Feel Love by Rachel Nuwen Swimming in the Sacred by Rachel Harries Psychedelics Today podcast, especially Episode 549 and Episode 556 Blind Spots' two part podcast series on MDMA research Psychedelic Support Network Spirit Pharmacist Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    1h 34m
  7. Body Justice & Fat Liberation with Hannah Knapp, MA, LMHC

    12/31/2024

    Body Justice & Fat Liberation with Hannah Knapp, MA, LMHC

    Hannah Knapp comes on the show to discuss eating disorder therapy, fatphobia, diet-culture, and lots of shoutouts to other (better produced) podcasts. Hannah can be contacted on her website. Further Learning The Google Doc The Center for Body Trust The Works of Aubrey Gordon Maintenance Phase Podcast Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    1h 2m
  8. Psychoanalytic Therapy with Trans People with Cameron Boisen, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    12/17/2024

    Psychoanalytic Therapy with Trans People with Cameron Boisen, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Cameron Boisen joins the show to discuss how Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can be useful for Trans people. They also discuss providing letters of support for gender affirming surgery, and some basic social constructivism. Dr. Boisen can be found online at their website or by email. Further Learning Discipline and Punish by Michelle Foucoult Evolution's Rainbow by  Joan Roughgarden Social Constructionism by Vivien Burr Transgender Psychoanalysis by Patricia Gherovici The Works of Susan Stryker The Works of Avgi Saketopoulou Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPod Ben's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/ Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

    1h 24m
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