Going Rogue

Going Rogue Pt. II

In this episode Dakota discuss the idea of cognitive distortions presented in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Then, they speculate on the alarming rise in anxiety & depression in the youngest generation (GenZ or iGen) as discussed in the book The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. They then retrospectively evaluate their relationship with phone screens in high school and college.

Going Rogue

In this episode, Luis and Dakota break their usual rhythm for a necessary conversation on how to cope with emotions we don't quite understand. They discuss Jordan Temple's poignant joke about struggling to label depression, how culture isn't giving people the words necessary to do so, and the best approach for encountering the unseen attributes of yourself.

R.I.P. Top Hat Town

In this episode, Luis and Dakota begin by sharing their story about the first time they performed in front of people, and announce the newest PhD candidates. Then they discuss the book turned movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey, and the short story, Welcome to Holland, by Emily Kingsley. The themes and characters in these stories help them dive into the analysis of mental health vs. mental illness, destigmatization, and where laughter comes into play. And as always, they leave you with some things to remember.

French Beasts of the Air

In this memorial day weekend episode special, Luis and Dakota kick off with some Things to Consider such as flying beasts, djanky dishwashers, and people wearing COVID masks in their car. Then they ask each other some questions revolving around counseling, emotions, and the art of listening. And as always, they leave you with some things to remember.

Next Person I See, Kissin' 'em

In this episode, Luis and Dakota discuss lottery tickets, mysterious liquid, and kissing in a new segment called Things to Consider. Then, they announce their new Comedy Counseling School and outline how to become a doctoral candidate followed by asking the big question "What is mental health?" and how to address it. And, as always, they leave you with some Things to Remember.