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This week: Social Anhedonia On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss social anhedonia, where it comes from potentially, pitfalls/ dangers, and stages of development. 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

This week: Can I Just Have Little of the Peril? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss socail anxiety and a system to work through it. 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

On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the Four Horsemen. 🐎 The Four Horsemen: Apocalypse & Relationships In the Book of Revelation, the Four Horsemen symbolize conquest, war, famine, and death — forces that signal collapse. Relationship researcher John Gottman identified his own Four Horsemen that predict relational breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. In this episode, we connect the two. Criticism rides in first — subtle but invasive. Defensiveness escalates into war. Stonewalling creates emotional famine. Contempt delivers the final blow — relational death. The good news? Unlike biblical apocalypse, relationship collapse is reversible. When you recognize the riders early, you can choose different responses — curiosity over criticism, ownership over defensiveness, engagement over withdrawal, and respect over contempt. Apocalypse isn’t inevitable. Awareness changes the ending. 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 Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles Track Title: Match Point Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week: ADHD Lite On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss mild patterns and challenges in ADHD and some suggestions on how to manage and lean into it. 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

This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Graduate Level On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life. They regulate before they react. They pause. They breathe. They respond instead of explode. They move their bodies consistently. Strength, walking, yoga, sweat — they treat movement as medicine. They protect their energy. They set boundaries. They say no. They avoid unnecessary drama. They invest in one or two deep relationships. Depth over quantity. Real connection over social noise. They do hard things on purpose. They build self-trust by keeping promises to themselves. They accept what they cannot control. They focus on effort, attitude, and integrity — not outcomes. They create meaning, not just chase pleasure. They contribute, build, serve, and live on purpose. 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 Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles Track Title: Match Point Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week: 7 Habits of Happy People- Undergrad Level On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small daily habits that will promote happiness in ypur life. Daily Habits of Happy People Take a 2-minute pause upon waking. No phone. No rushing. Just breathe and orient yourself to the day. Capture one gratitude snapshot. One specific moment, person, or detail you appreciate — not generic, but real. Give one person a genuine compliment. Make someone feel seen. It strengthens connection and boosts your own mood. Move for 10 minutes. Walk, stretch, lift, yoga — short but intentional movement. Unplug for 15 minutes. No screens. No noise. Let your nervous system settle. Do a nightly brain dump. Write down worries, to-dos, lingering thoughts — clear mental clutter before sleep. Repeat your personal identity statement: “I am the kind of person who takes care of my happiness.” 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 Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles Track Title: Match Point Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week: Boy is it Frightful Out There! On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how collectively people are struggling and what we can do to manage it. 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

This week: The Kids Are Not Alright On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss challenges and themes. 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

This week: Don't Worry About It On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss why we worry, what to do in it's face andhow to worry productively. 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

This week: Just a Touch, Maybe On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, why you might not have it, and some alternate ways to approach it. 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