All Episodes
Displaying 1 - 30 of 156 in total
157. Anti-Feminist Therapy? Dr. Hannah Spier on How Ideals of Independence Fail Women in Practice
Dr. Hannah Spier, a psychiatrist from Zurich, Switzerland, calls herself an "anti-feminist psychiatrist.” We delve into the complexities of women's mental health, part...
156. Not Man Enough to Be a Woman: How William Allen Detransitioned After 30 Years
In this powerful episode, I speak with William Allen, a man who lived for 30 years as a “transgender woman” named Maggie before detransitioning between 2020-2023. Will...
155. The Wrong Kind of Student: Arnold Cantu on Academic Freedom and the Capture of Social Work
Today my guest is Arnold Cantu, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with experience in school social work, private practice, and community mental hea...
154. Uncomfortable Truths About “Trans”: A Conversation with Filmmaker Travis Brown
You may have recently seen episode 1 in the new docuseries "Uncomfortable Truths." Today I’m joined by its filmmaker, Travis Brown, who was drawn to investigate gender...
153. Understanding Identity and Personhood Through a Catholic Lens with Dr. Greg Bottaro
I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Greg Bottaro, a Catholic psychologist and founder of the Catholic Psych Institute. We delve into the complexities of identity,...
152. The Catholic Blueprint of the Human Psyche with Dr. Gregory Bottaro
What does Catholic theology have to offer the field of counseling psychology? Catholic psychologist Dr. Greg Bottaro joins me to explore the concept of the "blueprint ...
151. Revisiting Race Relations: Letters in Black and White with Winkfield Twyman & Jennifer Richmond
The co-authors of "Letters in Black and White" found common ground in their frustration with America's polarized racial discourse. Our conversation explored provocativ...
150. When Treatment Worsens Trauma: Detransitioner Levi Hayes on Filing a Board Complaint
Levi Hayes is an artist and writer eight months into his deeply personal journey of detransitioning who recently decided to file a complaint against the therapist who ...
149. Sissy Hypnosis Pornography: What Parents of Boys Need to Know with Shane Cole
If you have a son, you need to be aware of the information in today’s episode.When he was in sixth grade, Shane Cole discovered sissy hypnosis pornography. A secretive...
148. Executive Orders Decoded: Attorney Glenna Goldis Explains Impacts on American Families
I met with Glenna Goldis, a New York-based lawyer with experience in government, fraud investigations, and domestic violence advocacy, to discuss the recent executive ...
147. Supporting Wives and Girlfriends of Autogynephilic Men: Is Healthy Relating Possible?
Having previously run a support group for the wives and girlfriends of men with autogynephilia (AGP), Wildfire Whispers brings a unique perspective on the intersection...
146. Raising Young Renaissance Men: Maxim Smith on The Preparation, an Alternative to College
Many parents today are disillusioned with the options they see for their adolescents. College often appears to be little more than an expensive four-year summer camp t...
145. Putting Children’s Needs Before Adults’ Desires with Katy Faust
In today's episode, I spoke with Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She's al...
144. Scapegoat or Sacrifice? Nina Paley Reframes Group Dynamics & Cancel Culture
I had a fascinating conversation with Nina Paley, an animator, director, artist, and co-host of Heterodorx podcast. While some may know her award-winning animated film...
143. How Harrison Tinsley Saved His Son: A Harrowing Battle with Gender Lunacy
When Harrison was 26 years old, he found out he was going to be a father. Although he hadn’t known his girlfriend for very long, the news filled him with joy, and the ...
142. Year in Review: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Aspirations
*This episode was intended to be released on Monday, December 30, 2024. While the video version was released on YouTube on that date, apparently I forgot to complete t...
141. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
A short and sweet message to wish you happy holidays. Listen to last year's episode 89. A Christmas Song for Weary Hearts: Snow by Sleeping at Last.ROGD REPAIR Course ...
140. Gender Dysphoria as a Mind-Body Problem: A Psychoanalytic Perspective with Jaco van Zyl
Many critical thinkers have rightfully wondered why gender dysphoria is treated in clinical settings any differently from anorexia, body integrity identity disorder, a...
139. The ROGD Repair Scholarship Program: Supporting Parents of Trans-Identified Youth
In this solo episode, I share some exciting news for parents navigating the complexities of communicating with their trans-identified children — especially those who m...
138. United States v. Skrmetti: Detransitioners Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case with Diana Lutfi
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Diana Lutfi, a bioethics and legal scholar, who recently authored an amicus brief on behalf of the detransitioner...
137. The Crisis in Pediatric Care: Dr. Nikki Johnson on Medical Ethics & Patient Advocacy
My guest today is Dr. Nikki Johnson, a former pediatrician and co-director of FAIR in Medicine. We dive deep into the challenges parents face in finding trustworthy me...
136. The Future of Free Speech in the Counseling Profession with James Esses
In this episode, I welcome back James Esses, a writer and advocate who has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding gender ideology and its impact on the thera...
135. Even Worse Than We Thought: The Woke Takeover of Counseling Psych Grad School | Ryan Rogers
Even if you’ve been following my work for a while, you’re not going to believe how bad the state of affairs has gotten when it comes to postgraduate education in couns...
134. Antisemitism and Mental Health with Malka Shaw, LCSW
Has modern therapy become a hostile environment towards Jewish people? I sit down with Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist, to delve int...
133. How to Find a Good Doctor: Dr. Andrew Zywiec on the Capture of the Medical Profession
Why is it so hard to find a trustworthy physician? Dr. Andrew Zywiec has chosen to practice medicine as a licensed tribal practitioner through the First Nation Medical...
132. Colluding with Madness? Dr. Jillian Spencer on the Psychology of Gender-Affirming Clinicians
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jillian Spencer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Brisbane, Australia, who has found herself at the center of a heated deb...
131. “Is JK Rowling Transphobic?” Critical Thinking and its Consequences, with Warren Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Warren Smith, a passionate educator and critical thinker, who gained viral attention for his thought-provoking dialogue in which he us...
130. Queers for Palestine? The Paradoxes of Woke Sadomasochism with Maral Salmassi
Have you ever wondered why far left Gen Z activists idealize foreign cultures halfway across the planet while diminishing their own, to the point of holding beliefs th...
129. Behind the Looking Glass: Vaishnavi Sundar on Trans Widows + Women's Issues in India and Beyond
In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Vaishnavi Sundar, a self-taught filmmaker and advocate for women's rights, about her groundbreaking documentary,...
128. The Trifecta of Social Contagion: ROGD, Cluster B & Wokeness with Josh Slocum | Disaffected
I’m grateful to share a portion of my most recent conversation with Josh Slocum from the Disaffected podcast, where we dive deep into the complexities surrounding Rapi...