128. The Trifecta of Social Contagion: ROGD, Cluster B & Wokeness with Josh Slocum | Disaffected

Sep 23, 2024

Join Josh Slocum, host of Disaffected, as he navigates the perplexing waters of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) and its cultural implications. They delve into the interplay of gender identity ideology, woke social justice beliefs, and personality traits in vulnerable youth. Discover how these factors can distort self-perception and strain family connections. The conversation offers insightful strategies for parents to foster healthier communication and understanding, along with resources for support through the ROGD Repair program.

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INSIGHT

Information Can Backfire

More information doesn't always help trans-identified youth, and can even backfire.
Youth often feel morally and intellectually superior, rejecting information that challenges their beliefs.

ADVICE

Acknowledge Moral Superiority

Acknowledge that youth often have a sense of moral superiority.
Avoid approaches that make them feel fooled or intellectually inferior, as this will increase their resistance.

ADVICE

Vet Therapists Carefully

Don't blindly trust therapists, pediatricians, or psychiatrists regarding ROGD.
Vet them carefully to ensure their approach aligns with your values and goals, not just affirmation.

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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 Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) and my new program, ROGD Repair. Have you ever wondered how cluster B personality traits intertwine with gender identity ideology to create a perfect storm for vulnerable youth? What if the very beliefs that are meant to empower these young people are actually leading them down a path of confusion and harm?

As we explore the trifecta of social contagion—gender identity ideology, woke beliefs about social justice, and cluster B personality traits—I reveal how these elements can distort the way adolescents perceive themselves and their relationships. What are the common pitfalls parents face when trying to connect with their children caught in this whirlwind? Can more information actually backfire when trying to reach a child who feels morally superior?

Join us as we unpack the psychological vulnerabilities at play and discuss practical strategies for parents to navigate these turbulent waters. How can understanding the dynamics of splitting and projection help parents regain their footing? Tune in to discover the answers and learn how ROGD Repair can empower families to foster healthier communication and understanding.

Josh Slocum is the host of the weekly show Disaffected, available on Youtube and all usual podcast platforms. Disaffected examines politics and culture through a psychological point of view. Josh's experience coming from an abusive childhood informs the show's working premise that the psychological narcissistic abuse found in families now structures our public life. Follow him on X @disaffectedpod. This episode was borrowed from episode 187 of Disaffected, Old Man Yells at Cloud. Find this podcast and more of Josh’s work at disaffected.com.

00:00 Start

[00:01:43] Trifecta of social contagion.

[00:06:25] ROGD Repair and family support.

[00:08:25] Gender identity ideology's impact.

[00:12:01] Course and community for parents.

[00:15:09] More information doesn't help.

[00:22:00] Cluster B personality disorders.

[00:24:21] Grandiosity in identity politics.

[00:27:52] Projected doubt in parenting.

[00:32:04] ROGD parent community dynamics.

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