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THIS WEEK ON THERAPY UNZIPPED Have you ever felt that your effort was too small to make a difference? Tom shares the story of a tiny sparrow facing a forest fire—and unpacks why courage, consistency, and one useful actio

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Therapy Unzipped is where professional therapy meets honest, real-life conversation. Hosted by experienced social workers and longtime friends Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger, Therapy Unzipped explores anxiety, trauma, relationships, emotional health, personal growth, and the often-absurd experience of being human—without burying you in clinical language. Tom is a licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical hypnotherapist, EMDR-certified trauma therapist, and Marine Corps veteran with more than 20 years of mental-health experience. Brett holds both an MSW and an MBA and brings extensive experience in social-work leadership, education, macro practice, and inpatient psychiatric care, including serving as a hospital director and teacher. Together, Brett and Tom combine two distinct perspectives: Tom’s experience treating people and Brett’s experience teaching, leading, and understanding the larger systems that affect them. Each week, they unpack a real mental-health or relationship challenge, explain the psychology behind it, and offer practical ideas you can use in everyday life. You’ll get professional insight, personal stories, candid opinions, and enough humor to make difficult conversations a little easier. It’s the therapy version—and then the unzipped version: more honest, more relatable, occasionally irreverent, but always intended to help. Send your question to [questions@therapyunzipped.com](mailto:questions@therapyunzipped.com) for a chance to have it unzipped on the show. New episodes weekly. Follow Therapy Unzipped and join the conversation.
Unknown Host hosts Therapy Unzipped, a health show with 163 episodes published.

THIS WEEK ON THERAPY UNZIPPED Have you ever felt that your effort was too small to make a difference? Tom shares the story of a tiny sparrow facing a forest fire—and unpacks why courage, consistency, and one useful actio

THIS WEEK ON THERAPY UNZIPPED Does the state of the world leave you feeling discouraged, disconnected, or powerless? Tom and Brett unpack economic stress, rising prices, and collective hopelessness—and discuss how focusi

This week: Your Partner Is Not Your Project On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss what happens when your partner starts feeling more like your child. Today we unpack overfunctioning, resentment, boundaries, and how to s

This week: But I Did What You Wanted On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss challenges men may face regarding mental health. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at:

This week: Stop Waiting For Your Life to Get Easier On this episode, What if the very thing standing in your way is actually the path forward? In this episode, Tom explores the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Ryan

This week: Why Are You Still Carrying It? On this episode, Tom offers a story to spur thoughts and feelings related to the traumas we still decide to carry with us. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one anot

This week: Thank You Sir, May I Have Another On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss phrases we use to describe the fact that most things are really just a minor inconvenience. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful

This week: But What Are You Doing To Change It? On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss small changes you can make to inspire bigger societal change. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questi

This week: Therapists Behaving Badly On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss how humor is a universal language, ways in which it can be therapeutic and sometimes harmful. have fun with "Yo Momma" jokes in this episode. Ac

This week: Coupla Fat Kids On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss that story you tell yourself and why it may not really be important. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to

This week: CHA CHA Changes On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss more about change. Why we need balance. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyu

This week: Just Throw Some Electrical Tape Over It On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the impact we have on those who are suffering with mental illness and ways in which we can help. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be

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 question

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 answe

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 Res

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 o

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 Respect

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

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

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
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