The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified

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 extrasDaniel Benveniste's most recent book, Libido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud's Totem and Taboo The Body, The Blood, The Machine, by The ThermalsFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 LearningMati and Tyson's previous conversation about psychiatric medicationsMati and Tyson's previous conversation about SSRI'sThe Relational Psych Podcast episode about Executive FunctioningFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 websiteKevin's email address is [email protected]'s email address is [email protected] Learning Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis by Roy Barsness RPT Certificate ProgramPlay: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart BrownConspirituality Podcast Episode 207: Gaming Realities with Thi Nguyen Integrating Geek Culture into Therapeutic Practice: The Clinician's Guide to Geek Therapy by Anthony BeanGeek TherapeuticsHeroically GamingReturn of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Sly FlourishConsent in GamingD&D BeyondRoll20Improv Classes at Jet City ImprovCritical Role: Campaign 2Dimension 20: Fantasy HighFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 LearningThe Natural Lifemanship WebsiteFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 WebsiteFurther LearningI Feel Love by Rachel NuwenSwimming in the Sacred by Rachel HarriesPsychedelics Today podcast, especially Episode 549 and Episode 556Blind Spots' two part podcast series on MDMA researchPsychedelic Support NetworkSpirit PharmacistFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 LearningThe Google Doc The Center for Body Trust The Works of Aubrey GordonMaintenance Phase PodcastFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

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 LearningDiscipline and Punish by Michelle FoucoultEvolution's Rainbow by  Joan Roughgarden Social Constructionism by Vivien BurrTransgender Psychoanalysis by Patricia GheroviciThe Works of Susan StrykerThe Works of Avgi SaketopoulouFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Grayson Moody comes on the show to discuss the limitations of empathy in psychotherapy. They also discuss acting exercises, Carl Rogers, and the importance of the self of the therapist.Further LearningCouples Therapy on Paramount PlusI and Thou by Martin BuberGrayson's ProfileGrayson's Email AddressFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Our guide, Brian Pendergast, discusses the category of Narcissism, Narcissistic selves, and the importance of embracing our entitlement.Brian's book, The Curtain: Tales of Human Love and Personality, is available on Amazon. Brian can also be found on TikTok and Instagram.Further LearningBeef on NetflixFind a Comedy Open Mic near youNarcissism: A New Theory by Neville SymingtonThe Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism by Kristin Dombek Tyson and Brian's previous conversation on The Relational Psych PodcastFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Shierry Weber Nicholsen discusses her upcoming book on the topic of Moral Injury. Discussion covers topics like warfare, nuclear proliferation, and movies about aliens.This description will be updated when Shierry's  book is published to include a link where you can buy it.Further LearningAchilles in Vietnam: Combat trauma and the undoing of character by Jonathan Shay Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century by Jonathan Glover The works of Robert Jay Lifton A podcast with Medria Connolly and Bryan Nichols (among others) on reparations Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Carol Poole discusses how the works of Robert Jay Lifton and Wilfred Bion can be useful in making sense of and surviving experiences of collective crisis. Discussion covers COVID, warfare, and weaving.Further Learning:Surviving Our Catastrophes by Robert Jay Lifton Lifton's Bibiolgraphy The Clinical Thinking of Wilfred Bion by Joan and Neville SymingtonThe Long Week-End by Wilfred BionCommunity Support for Long COVID by The Body PoliticCarol's Class with NWAPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

Tyson speaks with Daniel S. Benveniste, PhD about the person and theories of Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis and modern psychology. Further LearningImage of Freud and his grandchildrenLibido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud’s Totem and Taboo by Daniel S. BenvenisteThe Interwoven Lives of Sigmund, Anna and W. Ernest Freud by Daniel BenvenisteThe Question of Lay Analysis by Sigmund FreudChildhood and Society by Erik EriksonRoom Podcast with DanielFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

On the first episode of The Way In, Tyson talks with the other creative forces behind the show, Ben Lewis (music) and Dan Lane (artwork). They discuss the origins of the podcast, the structure of the interviews, and the general philosophy behind the show. They also talk about psychoanalytic mixed martial arts, the starship enterprise, and how language changes.Further LearningThere Must be Blood by George AtwoodPsychoanalytic Diagnosis by Nancy McWilliamsSaliva Giant (Ben & Dan's old band) on bandcampFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/

The trailer for the first season of The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified.Music by Ben LewisArtwork by Dan LaneFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/TheWayInPodBen's band can be found here: https://thehoothoots.bandcamp.com/Dan's music can be found here: https://sunstitches.bandcamp.com/