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89. A Christmas Song for Weary Hearts: Snow by Sleeping at Last
Merry Christmas! No interview today. No monologue either. Just a simple, short and sweet song I wanted to give as a gift to anyone whose heart is hurting this holiday....
88. Puberty is a Human Right: Disorders of Sexual Development vs Puberty Blockers with James Linehan
“Intersex” is often considered part of the “LGBTQIA+” community. But how do people with this condition feel about their inclusion that category?The more accurate and r...
87. Heather Heying on What Makes Us Human: Culture, Consciousness, Campfire, and Chesterton’s Fences
Today’s guest is very meaningful to me and probably requires no introduction. Dr. Heather Heying is the reason I know about detransitioners and am doing half the thing...
86. Gender Clinics, Journalism, and “Conversion Therapy” Bans Around the World, with Bernard Lane
Today I’m joined by Bernard Lane, an independent Australian journalist who covers the international debate over youth gender medicine. We discussed the state of gender...
85. Mass Delusional Psychosis: Dr. Mark McDonald on How Fear is Destroying America
Psychiatrist Mark McDonald coined the term "mass delusional psychosis" to describe the fear-driven response that swept the nation during the pandemic. In this episode,...
84. Leonard Sax, MD: How Sex Differences Impact Brains, Behaviors, and Child Development
The esteemed Dr. Leonard Sax joins us this week to share his expertise on how sex differences impact child-rearing, parenting, and education. We begin with a discussio...
83. Autogynephilia: an Overlooked Source of Transgender Identification? With Phil Illy
On this podcast we often explore the gender crisis affecting today’s young and vulnerable people. Today we bring on a different perspective from Phil Illy, a man who s...
82. Jamie Reed Confronts Gender Malpractice: on Courage, Whistleblowing, and Detrans Medical Records
Former Washington University Transgender Center intake coordinator Jamie Reed entered the spotlight in February when she blew the whistle on the harmful practices she ...
81. The State of Psychedelic Therapy in 2023: Karen King on Ketamine, MDMA, & Institutional Capture
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practitioner and clinical supervisor Karen King joined me to discuss the use of ketamine and MDMA in psychotherapy, as well as the infi...
80. From Shame to Resilience: Healing the Inner Child, with Kim O
Kim O, coach and founder of HeartWorkU, joins me today to share wisdom on compassion, healing, parts work, spirituality, resilience, and the Enneagram. We discuss her ...
79. Unmasking the Hidden Struggles of Motherhood: Samantha Green, LMHC on Perinatal Mental Health
Samantha Green, a mother of two and Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in perinatal mental health, joins me to discuss the challenges and issues affecting w...
78. Surviving the Sex Trade: Andrea Heinz on Healing, Hope, and the Fight Against Exploitation
Survivor-turned-advocate Andrea Heinz joins me to discuss her work in the Edmonton Sex Trade Offender Program, where she helps rehabilitate men who have purchased sex,...
77. Peter Boghossian on Civil Discourse, ROGD Hostage Negotiation and Other Impossible Conversations
Today I’m joined by Peter Boghossian to discuss the art of facilitating constructive dialogue in a polarized world. Peter explains Street Epistemology as a way to have...
76. ADHD: Nature or Nurture? Under-Diagnosed or Over? Gender-Specific or Not? With Ryan Wexelblatt
Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed? Should we think of it as a product of nature, nurture, or a combination of the two? Is it ...
75. Navigating the Blended Family Experience: Jeremiah Wallace on Step-Parenting
In this episode I connected with fellow step-parent, Jeremiah Wallace, host of the podcast "Blended: Navigating the Blended Family Experience." Jeremiah shares his ins...
74. Bioethics & Faith: Samantha Stephenson on Reclaiming Sanctity in a Hypermodern World
In this episode, Stephanie Winn interviews Samantha Stephenson, the host of the podcast "Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of Faith." Samantha shares her unique per...
73. Psychiatry and its Discontents: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring on Reclaiming Mental Health from Meds
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer who has dedicated his career to helping patients saf...
72. ROGD Parenting, Cult Recovery, Psychedelic Therapy, & Mindfulness with Alan Michael
Today we embark on a profound journey exploring the challenges of parenting a child experiencing Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD). Alan and I delve into the emotion...
70. Navy Veteran and Med Student Tells All: How Far Has Institutional Capture Gone in 2023? with Sarah
Today, anonymity presents a unique opportunity to hear a medical student and Navy veteran's perspective on how institutional capture has impacted the military and medi...
69. Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans: Gigi & Josie
When your child says they are trans, where can you go for guidance, support, or advocacy? How do families navigate current trends in the counseling and medical fields ...
68. How Jessica Pin Fought to Protect Women From Medical Ignorance
Brace yourself! This week we are discussing female anatomy, the pressures that women face to change their bodies, personal trauma, and what it takes to change the cult...
67. Dating After Abuse: Rediscovering Inner Trust with Dina McMillan
Dating in the modern world has changed drastically with dating apps, swipe culture, loosened norms, a cultural divide, and a political ideology coloring the landscape ...
66. James Lindsay on Psychological Warfare
In a world of deception, how can we accurately discern what is true, real, good, and right? I had the pleasure of consulting one of America’s sharpest modern intellect...
65. Conservative Patients in Therapy with Soad Tabrizi
With Conservatives being largely ostracized in contemporary American culture, where can they go to solve personal issues? As a therapist, it’s important to me that peo...
64. Tonic Herbalism and Holistic Health with DJ and Jenny Ankenbrandt
My old friends forage for medicinal mushrooms and mineral resins, and concoct customized herbal tinctures for their clients. Today, I had the delight of interviewing t...
63. Rewiring Your Brain Through the Break Method with Bizzie Gold
Is therapy dead? Can it be revived? How can we move forward? What are the virtues and pitfalls of alternatives to therapy, like coaching or wellness related practices?...
62. To Suffer Well: Detransition, Psychedelics, and Faith, with Torren Danowski
As we discuss often on this podcast, “gender affirming care” can appeal to trauma survivors as an enticing way out of pain. Some of these people go through the entire ...
61. A Gender-Critical Meet-Cute: Zach and Cynthia of the Paradox Institute
Is it possible to fall in love over the internet? Today I welcome two very special guests about to welcome their first baby, whose love story began on Twitter. This wa...
60. Informed Consent & Maternity Care with Kallie Fell
In a recent past episode of this podcast, we discussed issues related to fertility care. But what about maternity care? In this week’s episode, Kallie Fell and I discu...
59. Cat Cattinson on Reclaiming Her Voice After Detransition
Cat Cattinson is a detransitioned woman who was featured in our documentary, Affirmation Generation. Cat shares her experience in reclaiming her singing voice after re...