Beyond Gender

Is psychology and counselling being undermined by postmodernist, activist-led ideology? Irish psychologist and lecturer Ian Cox discusses with Stella O’Malley, where Ian also details his experiences with students and what led to him receiving complaints and being doxxed.

Journalist Nick Wallace discusses the UK's Post Office scandal that led to over 700 wrongful prosecutions, and the incredible story of how this scandal came to be exposed.Nick draws parallels to 'gender medicine' and institutional failure, the erosion of trust and the dangers that brings.

Emmet Connor is an Irish author, podcaster and commentator, and the author of The Red Pandemic.

Dr Jon Mills is a Canadian philosopher-psychoanalyst, teacher and author.In this Beyond Gender episode, Jon discusses being targeted by a cancel campaign, where he has been labelled a racist and white supremacist, and blacklisted from a psychoanalytic organisation, which prompted his edited book, “Woke: A Critique of Social Justice Ideology.”

Dr. Michael Gurian is a marriage & family counsellor, author, and co-founder of The Gurian Institute.

Michael Kerr is a detransitioned man from Scotland who has created Detransition Pathway UK, a peer-to-peer support organisation to support others through the process of detransitioning.

Melissa is the mother of Jonni Skinner, who shares the shocking account which led her to feelings of shame - to sadness - to anger. She was told by social worker Sara Wiener - amongst other pseudoscientific methods of persuasion - that her 13 year old son must go down this path or else he will commit suicide. Melissa was sent to a sex shop to buy a silicone body suit for her son, before the doctors whom she trusted put Jonni on a cocktail of oestrogen and spironolactone before later adding puberty blockers. She details Jonni’s serious health issues which were caused by the negligent treatment, denied by the doctors who were supposed to help.

Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe is is a Professor of Psychiatry at University of South Florida. He is certified in psychiatry, child adolescent, and forensic psychiatry.

Pear Joseph is a gender non-conforming gay man who works with the LGB Courage Coalition.

In this episode, Dr. Craig Wiener joins the podcast to discuss the growing trend of protectionism in Western societies, fueled by the medicalization of psychology and the drive to safeguard individuals against perceived harms. Dr. Wiener shares his extensive experience as a therapist and the philosophy behind his work, including his book 'Backyard Politics,' which examines the dichotomy between protectors and promoters. The conversation delves into how diagnoses like ADHD and gender dysphoria can act as thought-stopping mechanisms, preventing deeper analysis and self-improvement, and the potential societal consequences of over-protectionism. The discussion also addresses the roles of parenting, traditional psychology, and the need for balanced approaches to foster self-reliance and resilience in individuals.http://www.craigwiener.com/

Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer with a background in tech. In this episode, Gurwinder explores with us the addictive design of social media and its effects, drawing parallels to casino design. He also discusses his personal interactions with Luigi Mangione and provides some philosophical wisdom on how to navigate life in the digital age.

In this episode, Jasmin Faulk discusses being born in Saudi Arabia, growing up under gender segregation and strict rules for girls and women, and later moving to the United States. She describes the moment girls are required to be covered in public, and how. She explains the broader legal and social restrictions on women and recounts how fear of surveillance shaped daily life. She connects her experiences with concerns about censorship and ‘canceling’ in the U.S., arguing that polarized reactions create a ‘horseshoe’ cycle of fundamentalism. She emphasizes that biological sex remains crucial to women’s safety and health. The conversation also covers men’s experiences in restrictive societies.Jasmin has a memoir "The Last Sand Storm."Follow Jasmin:https://www.jasminfaulk.com/https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk/

In this episode, we speak with Eoin Lenihan about his bestselling book "Vandalising Ireland" and what he argues has happened to Ireland since the mid-1990s.Eoin describes Ireland’s shift to a foreign direct investment model, who’s supported it and the prerequisites for this outcome. He also discusses the replacement of the church, collusion of the elite and provides suggestions for moving forward.Follow Eoin:https://www.eoinlenihan.net/https://twitter.com/EoinLenihan