Calmversations

Shannon Thrace shares her experience of being married to a man who transitioned to a woman. They discuss attraction, cross-dressing as self-expression, atheism, and the relationship between identity and ideology.

Carrie Mendoza, an Emergency Room doctor, discusses the opioid crisis, gender medicine, and the failures of the healthcare system. Topics include the medicalization of gender distress, the impact of the pain scale in healthcare, Purdue Pharma's role in the crisis, measurement of value in human systems, the influence of Planned Parenthood, and advocacy work in fair medicine.

Josh Moon, owner & operator of the most embattled site on the Web, discusses the history and significance of Kiwi Farms, the concept of 'lolcows,' the intersection of transgender phenomena, autism, and pornography addiction, controversies surrounding Kiwi Farms, and the potential dangers of a 'better internet.'

Luka shares their detransition journey and the role of online communities. They discuss the danger of rumination and the reinforcement of their trans identity. Navigating high school relationships within the trans community and encountering online predators. Reflecting on transitioning without deeper exploration and the effects of ADHD medication and testosterone. Contemplating consequences and emotional reactions, as well as the detransition journey and reflections on self-identity. Exploring gender presentation, including acceptance of mastectomy scars, and reflections on forgiveness and cognitive dissonance. Discussing the complexity of the Nobel Prize for lobotomy and recent Twitter debates on gender identity. Personal growth and reflection on letting go of societal validation.

A holiday special episode discusses a world without police, armed citizens, BLM signs, and dismantling societal norms led by a flamboyant group.

Eliza Mondegreen, a returning guest, discusses the wacky USPATH conference and how the internet fuels neurosis and obsessiveness. Topics include dressing choices, the complex dynamics of identity, the media's complicity, comparing past eugenic practices with current practices, the appropriation of a tragic event, the complications of sterilization, fear of being wrong and trans identification, and male involvement in the movement.

Bi-monthly livestream with Leslie Elliott Boyce, where we talk about current events and discourse via our signature psychosocial style.

Jonathan Pageau, an author, icon carver, and host of The Symbolic World, joins the podcast to discuss the fissures in the liberal world view and the inevitability of religion. They explore topics such as politics, religion, hierarchy, unity, nationalism, the concept of a person, proper love, binding communities, the importance of sacrifice, starting a Bible study with children, and approaching societal divides with honesty and self-improvement.

Dr. Az Hakeem discusses his years working as a psychologist with sexual deviants and the gender-distressed. Cool guy! Give him a follow and his book a read: Dr. Az's twitter: https://twitter.com/Doctor_Az_ Dr. Az's books: https://bit.ly/4a9TQFF Support this channel:  https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce

Psychologists Aaron Kindsvatter and David Tomasi discuss Critical Social Justice in the University setting. They explore challenges faced by college students in open discussions, navigating DEI training, and engaging on social media. The podcast also explores the impact of critical social justice ideology, the importance of therapy, and recognizing cognitive and emotional patterns. The hosts reflect on the complexity of DEI and discuss the significance of understanding psychological frameworks.