Beyond Gender

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

The episode features a discussion with Dr. Niamh Regan, a concerned parent with a child in primary school, about Ireland’s Cineáltas/“Bí Cineálta” (Be Kind) anti-bullying policies and what she describes as an ideological shift in education. She argues that the Irish constitution and Department of Education recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, but says schools treat parents as mere “stakeholders” and disregard objections. The conversation links Irish developments to broader international trends, via lobbying strategies and policies.Follow Niamh:https://twitter.com/niamhlanesBeir Bua:https://www.beirbuaeducation.ie/🎧 Read the full show notes here

A harrowing story from Ellie, a Ukrainian immigrant mother, who discusses her family’s ongoing California dependency case involving their daughter “Maya.” Ellie says Maya was a joyful child but was bullied, later diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, major depression, anxiety, BPD, and previously hospitalized at age 11 for suicidal and homicidal ideation. During COVID, Maya became increasingly online before the family relocated to California, where the online grooming escalated, which led to 14 year old Maya being willingly abducted by the state.Ellie's Substack

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