Leslie Elliott Boyce - Podcast Details

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the radical centerWhite Identity & the Morality of Lust: Solid Ground #121 with Benjamin Boyce @BenjaminABoyce joins us for a frank discussion of white identity and the morality of lust. ⁠ Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Twitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxTo join our Solid Ground peer support and discussion group go to: https://substack.com/@solidgroundsupportWe also host a locals forum at: https://solidground.locals.comJenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21Christine Sefein Wolk: Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she co-hosts.Dr. Aaron Kindsvatter: I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be rea...2025-05-291h 17

the radical center"Therapy in a Bottle" & the Stunting of a Generation: Sanity Check with Cari, Christine & LeslieSanity Check is a collaboration between Cari Bartholomew, Christine Sefein-Wolk, and myself. We typically stream once or twice a month. Thank you for tuning in! Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she hosts along with Jaco Van Zyl And you can also find more from Carob at https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA She is also on Twitter at @carobmarcelle _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my ...2025-01-2450 min

the radical centerSanity Check with Cari, Christine & Leslie: Political Waring and Moral ConsensusSanity Check is a live-streamed collaboration between Cari Bartholomew, Christine Sefein-Wolk, and myself. We typically stream once or twice a month. Thank you for tuning in! Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she hosts along with Jaco Van Zyl And you can also find more from Carob at https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA She is also on Twitter at @carobmarcelle _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support...2024-11-051h 23

Calmversationss06e121 | Progressive Manipulations, from Climate to Gender, with Melanie Bennet & Leslie ElliottLeslie Elliott Boyce & Melanie Bennet join me to speak about Melanies time working in "Climate Science" and her ongoing research into Canadian schools' queer agenda. Follow Melanie: https://www.youtube.com/canadiangenderwarsreport‬ https://www.twitter.com/finkledusty Follow Leslie: https://www.youtube.com/theradicalcenter https://www.twitter.com/JLeslieElliott Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce 2024-07-261h 41

the radical centerThe Trump Incident: Solid Ground #76 with Benjamin BoyceBenjamin joins us to discuss what's on everyone's minds: the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Benjamin's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wMTJ29BFsJVH6cjlFgAtq?si=Dz7AevhlTQ-OTcbXPdF5nw Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox @benjaminaboyce _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any...2024-07-191h 02

the radical centerThe Death of the American University: Solid Ground #65 with Benjamin BoyceBenjamin Boyce joins Deborah and myself to talk about the protests at Columbia University and the colossal wreck that is higher ed in the US. Follow Benjamin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminABoyce Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at...2024-05-021h 05

the radical centerIs the Word "Woman" on the Euphemism Treadmill? Solid Ground #53 with Benjamin BoyceBenjamin joined us again this week for a continuation of our discussion about the degree to which the gender craze in young women and adolescent girls might represent alienation from the cultural concept of womanhood. Benjamin's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wMTJ29BFsJVH6cjlFgAtq?si=Dz7AevhlTQ-OTcbXPdF5nw Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox @benjaminaboyce _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing...2024-01-301h 00

Calmversationss06e36 | Inspecting Henpeckery (TheDeepEnd #7 with Leslie Elliott)Bi-monthly livestream with Leslie Elliott Boyce, where we talk about current events and discourse via our signature psychosocial style.2023-12-1257 min

Calmversationss06e24 | So I Married An Interviewee.... (my first calmversation with Leslie Elliott... Boyce)Leslie Elliott runs @theradicalcenter . We met a year ago to talk about her post-grad situation. Now we're hitched. Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce Find all interviews on spotify: https://spoti.fi/3px5WnK https://www.patreon.com/benjaminboyce 2023-11-151h 34

the radical centerThe Man in a Dress Debate, with Jodi & Benjamin: Solid Ground Live Stream #43Jodi Shaw and Benjamin Boyce joined Jen, Deborah, and myself to continue the discussion around the response to Phil Illy at a gender conference. So many different opinions, and so much to explore. Thanks for joining us! Jodi Shaw on Twitter: @smith_surge Benjamin Boyce on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminABoyce Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wMTJ29BFsJVH6cjlFgAtq?si=Dz7AevhlTQ-OTcbXPdF5nw Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox __________________________________________________________________________________ If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support...2023-11-131h 02

the radical centerMarginalizing the Individual: How CRT Gets it Wrong. A Conversation with Winkfield Twyman, Jr.Wink Twyman's substack: https://twyman.substack.com/p/the-souls-of-black-folks And the book, Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America (co-authored with Jennifer Richmond). Letters in Black and White is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Black-White-Correspondence-America/dp/1634312368 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/letters-in-black-and-white-jennifer-richmond/1140922930?ean=9781634312363 About Winkfield Twyman, Jr., in his own words: My story is an American story. My name is Wink and I am a native Virginian living in San Diego, California. I have been married for over thirty years. My wife and I are parents to three...2023-10-181h 34

the radical centerUntouchable Controversies and Censorship, with Benjamin Boyce: SG Bonus Live StreamBenjamin Boyce joins us for a bonus live stream to discuss his suspension from YouTube as a result of discussing a certain controversial topic. Benjamin's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wMTJ29BFsJVH6cjlFgAtq?si=Dz7AevhlTQ-OTcbXPdF5nw Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox @benjaminaboyce __________________________________________________________________________________ If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https...2023-08-2445 min

the radical centerBen's Been Banned- Kitchen Table Censorship Chat with Benjamin BoyceBen’s podcast: https://anchor.fm/calmversations Benjamin Boyce talks about earning a "strike" for discussing a certain kind of "treatment" for a virus that is not allowed by the tech auditors who decide what we are allowed to say and think. tip jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenter https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce 2023-08-221h 01

the radical centerDEI Bullying and Psychological Distress: Solid Ground Live Stream 33DEI trainings, struggle sessions, "messy conversations", etc often have an element of bullying, gaslighting, and accusatory labeling for anyone who asks questions or challenges what's being taught. This bullying can cause tremendous psychological harm to participants. Today we talk about this and discuss the tragic suicide of Canadian Educator Richard Bilkszto. https://quillette.com/2023/07/21/rip-richard-bilkszto/ Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox __________________________________________________________________________________ If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this...2023-08-221h 01

Calmversationss05e116 | YouTube Bans Me For Talking About COVID Authoritarianism (Sunday Stream with Leslie Elliott)Leslie Elliott of The Radical Center has me over for a cup of coffee and a kitchen table livestream about YouTube censorship, and my rise to internet prominence. Offending episode: https://bit.ly/3E5azvc Support my content: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce Listen to Leslie & Frens: https://www.youtube.com/@theradicalcenter 2023-08-201h 01

the radical centerChallenging the Rhetorical Fallacies of DEIFor the essay I referenced: https://criticaltherapyantidote.org/2021/12/06/the-future-of-counseling-is-racist/ Many people exposed to DEI trainings that focus primarily on race. These can create a sense of guilt and shame, or confusion and anxiety if you object- because you will be told that your objection is white fragility/centering whiteness/internalized white supremacy. Rhetorical fallacies Guilt by association: Collective guilt; group discrimination is wrong for the same reason that racism is wrong Circular argument: White people object to this because they are white (or if you aren’t white, you object to this because of internalized whiteness) Kafka trap: if yo...2023-08-1910 min

the radical centerQuestions and the questioner, with Jessie Mannisto: Solid Ground Livestream #32Jessie Mannisto is the founder of Third Factor, a magazine, podcast, and community for intellectually energetic questioners seeking the higher path in life. She is also a former CIA analyst, an editor at Genspect, and a trainee debate chair for Braver Angels, where she sometimes confuses people about whether she is a "red" or a "blue." Links: Jessie on Twitter @jlmannisto Third Factor https://www.thirdfactor.org/ Genspect https://genspect.org/ https://braverangels.org/ Here's the article Jessie referenced: https://dailynous.com/2023/08/01/desperate-honesty-guest-post/ Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find...2023-08-191h 01

the radical centerNon-"Woke" Counselor Training and Networking, with Christine Sefein WolkChristine and I discuss where prospective clients can find therapists who are not adherents to Social Justice ideology, and more. For more from Christine check out the CTA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjIaIptzhXcz_e54XBYy7Ow _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenter https://www...2023-08-1151 min

the radical centerBeauty: Aging, Motherhood, Plastic Surgery (and yes, Barbie), with Jen Friend and Jenny HollandWhat is our cultural and personal relationship to beauty? We began with general exploration and narrowed to focus on a woman's beauty throughout the lifespan. How does a cultural relationship with beauty shape the individual, and how does the individual's relationship shape culture? What does it mean to try to hold onto youthful attractiveness, and to be blind to other expressions of beauty? If something from this conversation jumps out at you please share in the comments!Jenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21Find Jen Friend on Twitter @dissidentdelite 2023-08-101h 00

the radical centerAI versus human connection: Solid Ground Live Stream 31Apparently Zoom is now feeding all content to the AI machine- what does this mean? Why should we be concerned about AI, and what can it replace? From grocery checkers, to cam girls, to doctors and therapists, and even companions for the chronically lonely- is this the kind of world we want in the future? Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox __________________________________________________________________________________ If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip...2023-08-081h 00

the radical centerJosh Slocum on Culture and CourageJosh Slocum is the host of the Disaffected podcast. The weekly show looks at culture and political issues through a psychological lens, focusing on the narcissistic abuse dynamics that characterize current progressive and leftist issues. The show's thesis is that the same narcissistic abuse found in 'domestic abuse' and the family has become a public norm. I have great admiration for Josh's willingness to discuss his views openly, with passion and humor, and also with compassion and humility. Whether you agree with his cultural critiques or not, I think his courage in going against the grain is refreshing- and...2023-08-051h 10

the radical centerWoke "in the wild" and political compassing: Solid Ground Livestream 30Today Deborah recounted an incident in which she and a friend were joined in conversation by a friendly stranger, who brought in the wokeness- and the discussion that ensued. Then, prompted by those in the live chat, we got into an exploration of politics and where we all see ourselves on the political compass. Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us atSolidgroundsupport.comTwitter @jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknox__________________________________________________________________________________If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work...2023-08-0452 min

the radical centerSEL with Jason Littlefield: We have been falsely divided, but freedom always wins in the end.Jason Littlefield is an educator passionate about personal well-being and establishing a society of individuals at peace within themselves and others. He is the Executive Director of EmpowerED Pathways, a cofounder of Free Black Thought, and the architect of Empowered Humanity Theory; Jason has also served students and families across Texas and around the world, including Taiwan, China, and Benin, Africa. For more on SEL: https://freeblackthought.substack.com/p/social-emotional-learning Follow Jason on Twitter @jasontheehuman __________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in...2023-07-301h 08

the radical centerTalking to those on "the other side" politically, with Karen KingKaren King joined me for another chat. This time she wanted to share a recent experience at a MAPS conference, where she went out of her way to address the political elephant in the room. To her surprise, when she opened up to new people about her concerns about ideological bias, every person with whom she spoke agreed with her. About Karen: Karen King, LMHC has been a psychotherapist for almost two decades, and has loved every minute of it. Her background in dance and meditation informs all that she does in work with clients and clinicians every day. Karen...2023-07-2837 min

the radical centerThe Importance of Openness in Therapy, with Andrew Hartz, founder of Open Therapy InstituteAndrew Hartz is a practicing clinical psychologist and was formerly a professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Long Island University. For several years, he’s written about political issues and mental health and recently served as a Writing Fellow at Heterodox Academy. He completed his Ph.D. at Long Island University and his clinical internship at Columbia University Medical Center. https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/ Twitter: @OpenTherapyNYC __________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at an...2023-07-2850 min

the radical centerPandemic response, race, & gender ideology from an Australian counselor's perspective, with KeanuKeanu is a counselor in rural Australia. He shares his perspective and experiences with how Australian authorities handled covid, as well as the adoption of CSJ in therapy and culture. I really enjoyed this conversation and found him very insightful. The conversation just keeps getting better, so listen to the end. __________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com...2023-07-281h 02

the radical centerMen and Conservative Sexual Morality, with Benjamin Boyce. Solid Ground Live Stream 29Deborah asked the question, how would men respond if women adopted a more conservative sexual morality, and a lively discussion ensued. We were joined by Benjamin Boyce and we missed Jen Friend today! Benjamin's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @BenjaminABoyce Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us atSolidgroundsupport.comTwitter @jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknox@benjaminaboyce__________________________________________________________________________________If you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank yo...2023-07-251h 03

the radical centerPositive Disintegration and The Importance of Courage, with Jessie MannistoJessie Mannisto is the founder of Third Factor, a magazine, podcast, and community for intellectually energetic questioners seeking the higher path in life. She is also a former CIA analyst, an editor at Genspect, and a trainee debate chair for Braver Angels, where she sometimes confuses people about whether she is a "red" or a "blue." Links: Jessie on Twitter @jlmannisto Third Factor https://www.thirdfactor.org/ Genspect https://genspect.org/ https://braverangels.org/ __________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support...2023-07-231h 03

the radical centerThe Transing of 3rd Graders? Solid Ground Live Stream 28It just keeps getting stranger. We discussed and showed slides from a presentation given to 3rd graders at a US public school- overtly encouraging the adoption of transgender identities. Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox 2023-07-2351 min

the radical centerResentment Discourses, Perversion, and Sexual Morality, with Jaco van ZylJaco van Zyl is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. He completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology, chemistry, psychology and linguistics at the University of South Africa (UNISA), and his postgraduate studies at UNISA and the University of Limpopo. He works integratively from a psychodynamic perspective, gleaning from modalities including Jungian psychology, Ego-state psychology and body-focused therapies. Jaco provides therapy to adolescents, adults and families. He has a special interest in personality pathology and its relationship with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-spectrum disorders, eating...2023-07-161h 01

the radical centerEliza Mondegreen: Gender as an Idiom of DistressEliza Mondegreen is a graduate student who researches online trans communities, as well as the beliefs and practices of affirmative vs. exploratory clinicians. She can be found on Twitter @elizamondegreen and Substack at elizamondegreen.substack.com At the end of our conversation Eliza offers a great list of recommendations, including this twitter account: @prof_curiosity1 ____________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott htt...2023-07-141h 01

the radical centerCommunism, Christianity, and Cultural Subversion, with Julie BehlingJulie was a missionary in Russia in the late 90’s and attended graduate school at Florida State University from 2000-2004 receiving a dual master’s degree in Russian Languages & Literature (Slavic) and Russian & East European Studies. She taught beginning and intermediate Russian for three of those years and wrote her master’s thesis on underground Christian movements in the Soviet Union, their survival tactics, and the tactics of the Soviet State to stamp them out. She published her book "Beneath Sheep's Clothing - The Communist Takeover of Culture in the USSR & Parallels in Today's America" in 2022, and today she is work...2023-07-121h 00

the radical centerTherapy or Moral Reeducation? With Val Thomas, founder of CTA: Solid Ground Live Stream 27Today we were joined by Val Thomas, founder of Critical Therapy Antidote. For more about CTA, check out: https://criticaltherapyantidote.org/ and the CTA Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast Also, here is my one-on-one conversation with Val: https://youtu.be/kUrukWDl5D8 Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox @carobmarcelle 2023-07-111h 04

the radical centerSocial Justice, Covid, and Transhumanism, with Bruce PardyBruce Pardy is executive director of Rights Probe, a law and liberty thinktank, and professor of law at Queen’s University. A critic of legal progressivism and the expansive managerial state, he has written on a range of subjects at the front lines of the culture war inside the law. He has taught at law schools in Canada, the United States and New Zealand, practiced civil litigation in Toronto, and served as adjudicator and mediator on the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal. He is a frequent contributor to the National Post and the Epoch Times, and one of the creators of...2023-07-081h 12

the radical centerJulia Malott, Alotta Thoughts from a Canadian Parents' Rights Advocate and Transgender CentristJulia Malott is a transgender woman from Toronto, Canada and creator of Alotta Thoughts: Quick Take Videos exploring nuanced conversations about our identity politic divide. Julia is concerned that our recent politics surrounding gender identity and ideology have become increasingly divisive, and she's determined to bridge this gap. Through thoughtful converstion with individuals from all political perspectives, Julia seeks to cut through the noise and have productive conversations across the ideological spectrum to demonstrate that we are not nearly as divided as we might have thought. I really enjoyed speaking with Julia today! For more of her work check ...2023-07-051h 13

the radical center"Wokeness" in everything - is this a women's issue? Solid Ground Live Stream 26 with Carob MarcelleToday we were joined by Carob Marcelle of the Be Not Afraid podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA David was missed! We had a discussion that began with ideology in education and ended up discussing a viewer comment which had us exploring gender roles and the way western society has devalued men and boys. Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox @carobmarcelle 2023-07-041h 00

the radical centerFlying Sex Demons: a Conversation with Jen & Jenny about Polyamory, Ethical Non-monogamy, and PornJenny Holland and Jennifer Friend joined me to continue our discussion about marriage, sexual ethics, and morality. We had a great discussion of our views and experiences, and hope you will find this topic engaging as we continue to explore the impact of modern cultural movements on life as we understand it. If something from this conversation jumps out at you please share in the comments! Jenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21 Find Jen Friend on Twitter @dissidentdelite _____________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to...2023-07-041h 08

the radical centerAffirmative Action & Title IX with Christine Sefein & Carob MarcelleCarob Marcelle of the Be Not Afraid podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA and Christine Sefein of the CTA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjIaIptzhXcz_e54XBYy7Ow joined me for a conversation about the supreme court's affirmative action decision, and the expansions of Title IX. You can find both these ladies on Twitter as well: @ChristineS53550 and @carobmarcelle _____________________________________________________________________________________ To contact me: I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter.And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would...2023-07-041h 06

the radical centerWe are Manufacturing Gender Dysphoric Kids: Gigi Larue of Our Duty USAToday I spoke with Gigi Larue about Our Duty, an organization that provides support to parents of trans-identified kids. For more information you can find them at ourduty.group/usa About Gigi and Our Duty: "In December of 2020, Our Duty USA staged the first gender clinic protest at CHLA in Los Angeles. From 5 people standing in the rain to over a hundred in Anaheim at the AAP, last October, our message is getting out there and the world is waking up to this emergent medical scandal. I am proud to serve as the West Coast Intake Coordinator." _____________________________________________________________________________________ To contact...2023-06-2942 min

the radical centerTin-Foil Hat Episode! Solid Ground Live Stream 25Conspiracy theories, what about them? We had some fun and also some serious discussions. Drop us a line below in the comments to tell us what your thoughts are! Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox 2023-06-281h 11

the radical centerAbolish Marriage- have we lost the cultural revolution? With Jen Friend and Jenny HollandJen, Jenny, and I decided to have a conversation prompted by an article in Psychology Today advocating for the abolition of marriage. What is the value of marriage? What is going on with the psychology profession and its relentless attempts to remake culture? The article, for reference: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202306/a-world-without-marriage Jenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ 2023-06-261h 02

the radical centerDeprogramming Ideologically Captured Kids with Bonnie Snyder and Christine SefeinBonnie Snyder and Christine Sefein have co-authored an article series about deprogramming ideologically captured kids. This is an important and informative conversation for parents concerned with their children's engagement in "Social Justice" or gender ideology. Resources: Compassionate Recovery from Indoctrination article series: https://ethicaleducator.substack.com/p/compassionate-recovery-from-indoctrination Undoctrinate: How Politicized Classrooms Harm Kids and Ruin Our Schools: https://www.amazon.com/Undoctrinate-Politicized-Classrooms-Schools_and-About-ebook/dp/B099BT79KY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BQ99OLTODRRN&keywords=undoctrinate&qid=1687274917&sprefix=undoctrinate%2Caps%2C474&sr=8-1 Parent Effectiveness Training: https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Effectiveness-Training-Responsible-Children-ebook/dp/B001A6ZWM4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=601H1UHE6...2023-06-201h 00

the radical centerParent's rights and LGBT propaganda in schools: Solid Ground Live Stream 24A parent wrote in to ask for help addressing pride flags at his children's school. We discussed the question, and put on our tin-foil hats for a bit. Please comment with your advice to the parent- what would you do? Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter @jleslieelliott @dissidentdelite @deborahknox 2023-06-2056 min

the radical centerPrimitive Envy and Entitlement Ideologies, with Jaco Van ZylNote: we had some connection issues and there are some glitches in the audio and video. Nevertheless, this was a fantastic and informative conversation, and despite a few little hiccups, it is easy to follow. Thank you for your patience with the tech! Jaco van Zyl is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. He completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology, chemistry, psychology and linguistics at the University of South Africa (UNISA), and his postgraduate studies at UNISA and the University of Limpopo. He works...2023-06-091h 03

the radical centerPride and Militant Orthodoxy: Solid Ground Live Stream 22Boundaries, Pride month, circular logic, and militancy. What do you think? Great conversation with Jen, David, and Deborah! Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any...2023-06-0759 min

the radical centerDemoralization and Post-Wokeness with Christine Sefein and Carob MarcelleChristine Sefein of Critical Therapy Antidote and Carob Marcell of Be Not Afraid join me for a conversation about demoralization, where all this is coming from, and post-wokeness. _____________________________________________________________________________________ I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter.And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenter https://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter 2023-06-0656 min

the radical centerPsychedelic Counseling in the "Social Justice" era, with Karen KingKaren joined me for a follow up conversation to our "Queering Psychedelics" Solid Ground Live Stream. Karen King, LMHC has been a psychotherapist for almost two decades, and has loved every minute of it. Her background in dance and meditation informs all that she does in work with clients and clinicians every day. Karen started a Counseling and Psychiatry group practice in 2015 and it has evolved into a Ketamine Assisted Therapy clinic. Karen completed the MAPS MDMA Assisted Therapy training as well as the MAPS Naropa Psychedelic Assisted Therapy training and has worked as a Ketamine Assisted Therapist for...2023-06-0456 min

the radical centerThis is being taught in elementary schools! From an anonymous concerned parent"Pen" is a parent of elementary school-aged children who attend a private (secular) school that has adopted a sexuality-education curriculum based on activism and queer theory. Pen sent me some of the materials (which are being taught to children aged 5-12) and took some time today to go over some points of particular concern. Take a look/listen with us and tell me what you think. Here is a link to the curriculum: https://www.uua.org/re/owl _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And...2023-05-251h 02

the radical centerCoach Christine! with Christine SefeinChristine on her practice: "I have been trained and worked as a clinical psychotherapist for nearly 18 years and was a professor of clinical psychology in a master’s degree program for 5 years. Due to requirements that the state of California has imposed on mental health professionals to engage in social justice activist therapy, I have chosen to offer coaching services instead at this time. While I am a California licensed psychotherapist, my coaching and wellness services are not under the umbrella of “psychotherapy” and therefore, my practice in a coaching capacity will be therapeutic, but NOT psychotherapy." To contact Christ...2023-05-2349 min

the radical centerTaxonomy of a cultural revolution: Solid Ground Live Stream 21This week we were inspired by James Lindsay's recent podcast entitled "How to Fight a Tyrannical Movement" and his delineation of the archetypes at play within that dynamic. We had a good discussion about motivation and roles, and we all agreed that it's time to rewatch Monty Python's "Life of Brian." Link to James Lindsay's episode discussed in the stream: https://newdiscourses.com/2023/05/how-to-fight-a-tyrannical-movement/ Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on...2023-05-2358 min

the radical centerConceptual controversies versus the real world, and the role of technology, with James CounsellorJames L. Counsellor, MA, LPC is a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in integrated behavioral health. He lives and works in Northern Michigan._____________________________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter 2023-05-1952 min

the radical centerTherapy Will Make Your Kids Worse: Conversation with Christine SefeinCheck out Lisa Selin Davis's article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/how-therapists-became-social-justice-warriors Christine Sefein, former Antioch University professor, joins me to discuss social justice in therapy, and also whether kids should see therapists- at all. Great discussion as always. I am grateful to Christine for her insight and always enjoy speaking with her. For more from Christine check out the CTA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjIaIptzhXcz_e54XBYy7Ow _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would...2023-05-191h 08

the radical centerA Canadian Perspective: Build your network! with Catherine KronasCatherine Kronas, a former school board trustee candidate, established the Lighthouse Network in 2021. Her mission: to unite Canadians alarmed by the infiltration of Woke ideologies in the K-12 education system. Through her leadership, Catherine fosters connections and drives dialogue for change.Twitter @CatherineKronaswww.lighthouseforum.ca Catherine and I talked about the importance of finding and connecting with likeminded citizens. She also challenged me on my pronoun video and offered some counterpoints to my argument. She is an inspirational woman, and I very much enjoyed this conversation! _____________________________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and...2023-05-1651 min

the radical centerUnravel gender ideology and it all unravels, with Jenny Holland: Solid Ground Live Stream 20Today Solid Ground Facilitators Jodi, Jen, Leslie, and David were joined by writer Jenny Holland to discuss how gender ideology holds critical theory together. If gender ideology falls, does it all fall? Check out her substack article for context: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/p/a-very-important-tweet-that-you-all Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www...2023-05-1655 min

the radical centerMK Ultra-Woke: The "Queering" of Psychedelics with Benjamin Boyce and Deborah Knox. Solid Ground Live Stream 19What happens when activist therapists are handed the keys to your mind via psychedelics? Thank you to Jodi, Benjamin, and Deborah who joined me for a lively conversation about the regulation and "queering" of psychedelics.Benjamin's fabulous youtube channel: @benjaminaboyce You can find Deoborah on Twitter: @DeborahKnox Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is...2023-05-091h 01

the radical centerPronouns: why we should not play alongFor an essay I wrote on this topic see: https://criticaltherapyantidote.org/2022/03/19/preferred-pronouns-neo-etiquette-or-radical-self-rejection/ Pronouns NO - give your own Maybe - respect others (support a lie) 1st person - I, me, us, we 2nd person - you, y'all, yours 3rd person - he, she, them, it 3rd person pronouns are how people talk about one person to others. Reputation building. Not lie TO them, but ABOUT them and FOR them. When we all give our pronouns the lie is softened because we enter a game in which we all pretend we forgot the actual meaning of these labels, therefore...2023-05-0915 min

the radical centerIt's ok to be white. A discussion about anti-white rhetoric: Solid Ground Live Stream 18Today we discussed the "anti-whiteness" of CRT and CSJ. What is being taught, and what are its effects on culture? Where is this dehumanization of "white" people leading? Here's a link to the video Jennifer referenced in the stream: https://youtu.be/DNFllGGODfo Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my...2023-05-011h 00

the radical centerApril Update- Six months in!It is almost six months to the day from when I posted my first video on this channel. Project is still going. Share, Subscribe, Like, etc and if you would like to support the project financially you can donate at the links below. Thank you to all who are working to restore sanity and push out the CSJ mind-virus. ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund...2023-04-2808 min

the radical centerCSJ vs CBT with Dr. Carole SherwoodIt was a pleasure to speak with Dr. Carole Sherwood. Among other things, we discussed the Critical Social Justice aversion to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and the push to "decolonize" education. Dr Carole Sherwood is a clinical psychologist. She worked for the National Health Service in the UK, specialising in sexual health, chronic pain, cancer, palliative care, and trauma. Dr Sherwood has grown increasingly concerned about the incursion of Critical Social Justice into clinical psychology. In 2022 she co-authored an independent report, The Politicisation of Clinical Psychology Training Courses in the UK, with Dr Kirsty Miller. She also contributed to the book...2023-04-2846 min

the radical centerWoke deprogramming and the meaning of life, with Benjamin Boyce and Deborah Knox: Solid Ground Live Stream 17Today Jennifer and I were joined by Deborah Knox and Benjamin Boyce for a conversation about how to communicate with ideologically closed people. As usual the discussion evolved and went in some interesting directions. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to speak with these lovely humans, and thank you all for joining us. Benjamin's fabulous youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminABoyce You can find Deoborah on Twitter: @DeborahKnox Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and...2023-04-251h 01

the radical centerWoke Education: What Can Parents Do? with Cari & ChristineSchools are increasingly pushing radical social-engineering ideologies on our children and stifling parental concerns. What can we do as parents? Christine Sefein and Cari Bartholomew join me to discuss. Cari's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA Christine's CTA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter ...2023-04-201h 01

the radical centerTranshumanism and setting boundaries with tech: Solid Ground Live Stream 16"Oh dear, we're all becoming idiots" - Jen Friend Today we discussed transhumanism and technology addiction, and finding balance in our lives. We were joined again by Deborah Knox, a New York-based Solid Ground community member who closely tracks what has been happening in education, business, psychotherapy, medicine, and the arts with respect to Critical Social Justice- and is eager to find a healthy way forward. You can find her on Twitter: @DeborahKnox Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my...2023-04-1955 min

the radical center"Shout it from the rooftops- therapy is being changed, and not for the better," with Val ThomasDr Val Thomas is a UK-based psychotherapist, writer and formerly a counsellor educator. Her specialism is applications of mental imagery. She is the author of two Routledge publications: Using Mental Imagery in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2015) and Using Mental Imagery to Enhance Creative and Work-Related Processes (2019). She co-founded and currently runs Critical Therapy Antidote, an international platform for academics and therapists who are concerned with the encroachments of Critical Social Justice into the therapy professions. She is the editor of a recent anthology of essays titled Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice. I was delighted...2023-04-1448 min

the radical center"Sanism" - is it oppressive to expect sanity in public discourse? Solid Ground Live Stream 15Today we discuss the topic of "Sanism" and the idea of social behavioral norms and standards. We were joined again by Deborah Knox, a New York-based Solid Ground community member who closely tracks what has been happening in education, business, psychotherapy, medicine, and the arts with respect to Critical Social Justice- and is eager to find a healthy way forward. You can find her on Twitter: @DeborahKnox Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and...2023-04-1455 min

Calmversationss05e66 | Crisis in Counseling, with Leslie Elliott, Jennifer Friend, & Aaron KindsvatterA talk with Leslie Elliott and Jennifer Friend from @theradicalcenter , and therapist @aaronkindsvatter9470 about a dubious DEI complaint that risked Aaron's license, and the deleterious impact of "anti-racism" on the therapeutic profession. Connect with likeminded professionals via https://solidgroundsupport.com/ Contact Vermont's Governor to push against the politicization of therapy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KBCoAJ-ysIJiM3af8P-QS4_Gj7zdZ67r8YY-feNfgEU/edit?usp=sharing Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce 2023-04-111h 09

the radical centerThe Kids are in a Cult, with Cari & ChristineCari Bartholomew from https://www.youtube.com/@CarobMarcelle joins Christine Sefein and myself to talk about a recent experience in which audience members attempted to silence her during a panel discussion about DEI at a university in Utah. 2023-04-101h 16

the radical centerThe Second ComingAs a thank you to those who have been kind enough to support this project on Patreon- a reading of one of my favorite poems. https://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter 2023-04-0603 min

the radical centerActivism! Solid Ground Live Stream 14Today we are joined by Deborah Knox, a New York-based Solid Ground community member who closely tracks what has been happening in education, business, psychotherapy, medicine, and the arts with respect to Critical Social Justice- and is eager to find a healthy way forward. You can find her on Twitter: @DeborahKnox We had a good discussion about the concept of activism, and what it means to be an "activist." Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting...2023-04-0558 min

the radical centerPolitics and Counselor Education, with Christine SefeinChristine joins me for another great discussion. If you are in graduate school for counseling now, what should you do? What are the political pressures? We spend some time also exploring our own influences and how our political views have evolved. I am always grateful to have opportunities to chat with Christine and enjoy the authentic and free-flowing exchange of ideas! 2023-03-281h 05

the radical centerMasculinity and Femininity- what does it all mean? Solid Ground Live Stream 13David, Jen, and I wade into the messy world of conceptualizing masculinity and femininity. Have women been taught to hate men? How does our culture represent what it means to be a man or a woman? Is gender neutral parenting a good thing? Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my...2023-03-2857 min

the radical centerDEI in university programs, and speaking up under pressure, with David from Solid GroundDavid is a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with a broad background working in mental health services in the UK. He has spoken out against authoritarian attempts to force adherence to CSJ ideologies at University. He began running an online peer support group for Counterweight, and is one of the founders of Solid Ground, which provides peer support for individuals who feel ostracized or silenced in their workplace or community. Find, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack...2023-03-241h 11

the radical centerGroupthink, and how people can hurt one another while feeling they are doing good, with Dr. Kirsty MillerKirsty Miller, PhD, is a lecturer based in Scotland. After completing a PhD in social and clinical psychology, her interests turned to investigating the dangers of groupthink and ideological conformity within academia. She is committed to open enquiry in science, is a member of The Heterodox Academy, The Society for Open Inquiry in the Behavioural Sciences, and is working towards protecting psychology and academia from the excesses of critical social justice. Today we talked about the manipulative language of Critical Social Justice, how universities capitulate to the demands of students instead of supporting evidence-based teaching, and how in-group/out-group d...2023-03-231h 10

the radical center"We have to teach our kids that character is important," with Carob MarcelleCarob Bartholomew is a mother and an advocate representing multiple parent groups. She also speaks out regularly on her podcast, Be Not Afraid. As a former foster child who aged out of care and does not subscribe to the victim narrative, Cari finds herself in the center of this cultural battle. She works tirelessly to defend the virtues of meritocracy and resilience. She is an advocate for all children and believes that the best solutions come when ideas are brought to the table with both reason and compassion. Cari's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA _____________________________________________________________________________________ If...2023-03-2258 min

the radical centerVirtual Meetings and Erotic Vomiting: Solid Ground Live Stream 3Today we discuss the impact of social media on personal relationships. And yes, erotic vomiting. Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work...2023-03-2037 min

the radical centerOn Jordan Peterson and Woke Fragility: Solid Ground Live Stream 2From the live stream: Today we discuss the threats to Dr. Jordan Peterson's license if he doesn't undergo social media reeducation. What does this mean for licensed professionals everywhere? Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And...2023-03-2046 min

the radical centerIntroducing Solid Ground! Live Stream 1Introducing Solid Ground! Our first live stream - an overview of our mission and a brief introduction to the team: Jodi, Jen, David, and Leslie. Beginning this week we are offering 4 weekly peer support groups to help connect people impacted by authoritarian ideologies in their personal and professional lives. Find us, connect, and get more info at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to...2023-03-2036 min

the radical centerThe Value of Beauty: Solid Ground Live Stream 12Just Jen and myself today and a bit of a goofy live stream due to my technical issues. Thank you to all who joined us and thanks for your patience! We had a little discussion about the absence of beauty in modern life, and a nice little chat about how to ground ourselves despite the seemingly all encompassing authoritarianism. Find us, connect, and get more info about Solid Ground at: https://solidgroundsupport.com/ https://jodishaw.locals.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter...2023-03-2021 min

the radical centerChristine Sefein Live Stream 3/15/23Today Christine and I talked about imposter syndrome, intuition, and the counseling process, and the nuclear family as a basis for moral development. If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of t...2023-03-181h 10

the radical centerChristine Sefein Live Stream 3/1/23Great conversation with Christine Sefein, covering a variety of topics including the value of childhood innocence and the need for nuance in discussions of identity. Christine recommends the book "Undoctrinate" by Bonnie Snyder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57057945-undoctrinate If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would l...2023-03-181h 10

the radical centerChristine Sefein Live Stream 2/14/23Former Antioch University professor of counselor education Christine Sefein came on to catch up and tell us about the upcoming Critical Therapy Antidote podcast. Great discussion which included a discussion sparked by a viewer contribution in the chat about the role of trauma in mental health. If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/the...2023-03-1852 min

the radical centerChristine Sefein Live Stream 1/5/23I am joined again by Christine Sefein, former professor in the counseling graduate program at Antioch Los Angeles. Christine discusses her decision to leave behind a rewarding career due to growing concerns about how "social justice" ideology was impacting her courses. If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott If you wish to contribute to my legal fund, thank you! The fund is at: https://www.givesendgo.com/theradicalcenter And if you apprec...2023-03-1856 min

the radical centerChristine Sefein Live Stream 12/29/22Fantastic conversation with Christine Sefein, a former professor at Antioch in Los Angeles. I hope to have Christine on again next week to continue the discussion. (And apologies for the lighting on my end- I am in a hotel temporarily due to a frozen pipe bursting at home!) If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ And I am now on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this a...2023-03-1853 min

the radical center"If you go through life thinking you're a victim, you will have a life that's a Hell," with Ben Harris"Therapy is a very powerful tool because it invites us to accept the nature of reality as it is, rather than as we'd like it to be, and to grieve the fact that reality is as imperfect as it is. And then to move forward in the face of that." - Ben Harris. Ben Harris is a psychotherapist in private practice in London, the British Channel Islands and online. He read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University before pursuing a career in the City of London as a corporate analyst and lawyer. An exploration of suffering and...2023-03-171h 09

the radical centerSocial Justice in a Nutshell"Social Justice" is a process of deconstructing, dismantling, and replacing Western cultural norms and values with a process of perpetual comparison for the purposes of establishing social hierarchies. It is a philosophy of anti-resilience where resentments are encouraged and rewarded. Existing and historical cultural systems and structures are considered hopelessly flawed and deeply offensive (akin to the "four olds" of the Chinese cultural revolution). "Social Justice" is an overt attempt at Western cultural revolution and it is being disseminated primarily through education programs (K-12 via SEL and higher ed). I could elaborate much more on this but tried to keep t...2023-03-1713 min

the radical centerAuthority, authenticity, and freedom from fear, with Alec ZeckAlec Zeck, host of The Way Forward podcast, joined me for a discussion about the illusion authority, the importance of being authentic, and letting go of fear. Links: Study Alec mentioned about the strongest risk factors for death: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2021/pdf/21_0123.pdf Alec’s telegram channel: https://t.me/thewayforwardformankind Alec’s website: https://www.thewayfwrd.com Alec’s substack: https://aleczeck.substack.com 3 of Alec’s favorite recent podcast episodes: • Transcending the Illusion of Authority with Chris Linscome: https://youtu.be/gChZSRlWC8k • The Hu...2023-03-1645 min

the radical centerReality Denial and Coaching vs Counseling, with Jenny RogersJenny joins me for a discussion about her new foray into Coaching, not instead of, but in addition to her clinical counseling practice. We also discuss the theme of reality denial and how it is impacting numerous aspects of contemporary culture including the "fat-liberation" movement, gender, covid, etc! I thought this was a fascinating discussion and I hope you will, too. If you would like to reach Jenny, you can follow the links below: Coaching website: https://www.realtalkwithjenny.com/ Coaching email: realtalkjenny@gmail.com Therapy website: https://jennyrogerstherapy.com/ Therapy email...2023-03-1647 min

the radical center"Diversity is so much more than what it's being defined as today," with Mary HornMary Horn is an LMHC who operates a group practice specializing in OCD and anxiety. She is also a devout Born Again Christian and a conservative woman. She talks about her experiences as a counselor navigating a profession that is becoming increasingly orthodox in its far-left "social justice" ideology, and respecting her clients' and interns' worldviews while remaining true to her own values. I very much enjoyed this conversation and am grateful to Mary for sharing her thoughts with all of us. If you wish to contact Mary you can find her at https://cornerstoneocd.com/ If you would li...2023-03-1646 min

the radical centerTruth vs Power in Education, with Dr. Aaron KindsvatterDr. Aaron Kindsvatter is a former professor of counselor education. Not long ago he left his tenured position to start a private practice in Burlington Vermont. This video is the second in a series of conversations I am having with Aaron, and here he offers a brilliant and concise analysis of the "truth game" versus the "power game" in an educational setting, and how we can recognize which one we are experiencing. If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ I am on t...2023-03-1634 min

the radical centerPaul: Are the accrediting organizations pushing ideology into our schools?Paul recently graduated from an counseling graduate program. He contacted me to talk about his own experience in school, as well as his concerns about ideological language in the CACREP standards. I am grateful to Paul for speaking with me and admire his commitment to non-ideologically based therapy practice. Paul's recommended reading: CACREP: https://www.cacrep.org/ ACA: https://www.counseling.org/ The Communist Manifesto: http://www.slp.org/pdf/marx/comm_man.pdf More on Derald Wing Sue: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2021/march/derald-wing-sue-offers-strategies-to-disarm-and-dismantle-racism-and-bias/ If you would like to contact me, my w...2023-03-1636 min

the radical centerThalia's experience with CRT: "Keep a dialogue going; keep talking."Thalia is a counselor in the UK, and her story serves as an encouragement to others who want to speak out but are afraid of the potential consequences. She spoke with me today about some of her experiences in a counselor training program about 10 years ago. While the program did provide a good therapy education, it also required counseling students to take part in "diversity" trainings that informed them that as white people they were oppressors. The contrast between the Rogerian principles they were learning as counselors and the way they were instructed to understand their own identities was jarring...2023-03-1617 min

the radical centerJames Esses: "As adults we have a duty to safeguard and protect our children"James Esses was three years into a Master’s program and had logged many hours of work with clients as a trainee- he was nearly finished with his degree and on his way to opening a private therapy practice in the UK. Concerned about guidance equating exploratory therapy for gender-questioning young people to “conversion therapy,” James began speaking out about the need to preserve the ability for counselors to engage in non-judgmental exploration around this issue as they do with all other issues presented by their clients. Though many professionals share his concerns, speaking out has cost him dearly...2023-03-1638 min

the radical centerChanel Pfahl: "Atrocities have occurred throughout history because individuals have been cowards"Chanel Pfahl is a high school teacher in Ontario who in 2021 found herself under investigation and suspended from her position by her school board for some fairly innocuous comments she made in a private Facebook group. Her “harmful” comments: suggesting that schools should not be indoctrinating school children with Critical Race Theory, and that if CRT is to be taught it should be offered alongside other views. She has been outspoken about the dangers of indoctrination and the need for schools to be non-partisan and balanced. I love what Chanel said about being brave and standing up for what is...2023-03-1645 min

the radical centerJenny Rogers Part II: observations and concerns from a counseling professionalJenny contacted me after our last conversation and had several additional observations and experiences to share related to our discussion. We decided to record a follow up conversation. I very much enjoyed speaking with her again and I hope you will all find the discussion interesting. Here are Jenny’s recommendations: Gender Exploratory Therapy Associaation (GETA) https://genderexploratory.com/ Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) Podcast https://www.fairforall.org/fair-perspectives/ Critical Therapy Antidote (CTA) https://criticaltherapyantidote.org/ Calmversations with Benjamin Boyce https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminABoyce The Glenn Show wi...2023-03-1638 min

the radical centerJenny Rogers: "The code of ethics is clear- we are not to be pushing our politics, our values, on people"Jenny has become more and more aware of the contradictions and logical fallacies of Critical Social Justice Ideology over the past several years. While she was a counseling student, Jenny felt frustrated by the lack of academic rigor in her graduate program, but she mostly accepted CSJ ideology. However, all along there were aspects of her training that she found jarring and fraught with intellectual inconsistencies. Now a licensed counselor and self-employed in private practice, Jenny has a clear sense of how Social Justice Ideology short-changes the counseling client and contradicts the ethical standards counselors are bound to follow. In this d...2023-03-1639 min

the radical centerNeil's experience: "There are lots of opportunities to build alternatives to the incumbent system."“A group collective can easily attract the projection of the Self and swallow up the individual who succumbs to it. Identification with political parties or religious creeds would be examples of solutio within a group.” -Edward Edinger, Anatomy of the Psyche. After a therapist was instrumental in helping him overcome a some serious challenges in his life, Neil was so inspired by the process that he decided he wanted to provide a similar service to others. He went back to school, devoting a great deal of time and significant financial resources to the study of transpersonal therapy. The first...2023-03-161h 08

the radical centerKatie Speaks Out: "This is a violation of the autonomy and dignity of the client."Katie is a graduate student who, like myself, is near the end of a master’s in counseling program. She has volunteered to come forward and talk with me about some of her experiences in her counseling program (at a different university- not Antioch) and has given me permission to share that conversation with you. Her experiences are very similar to my own, with indoctrination and propaganda taught alongside evidence-based therapy concepts, and an atmosphere of orthodoxy in which differing opinions are not welcome. She has a unique background and some excellent insights. Katie recommends the following two books...2023-03-1644 min

the radical centerStephanie Winn: "Nature rewards courage"Stephanie Winn is the host of You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist podcast, and Associate Producer of Affirmation Generation. In Oregon, where she is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Stephanie has a small, online private practice called Real Talk Therapy PDX, offering Therapy Without Ideology. Stephanie has dedicated a portion of her career towards advocating for the needs of survivors of gender malpractice, and families that have been impacted by the ideological capture of the counseling profession. Follow Stephanie on Twitter at @sometherapist, and on Instagram @sometherapist. Follow her podcast on Twitter @some_therapist. Follow Affirmation Gene...2023-03-1644 min

the radical centerDr. Aaron Kindsvatter on the Politicization of Counselor EducationDr. Aaron Kindsvatter is a former professor of counselor education. Not long ago he left his tenured position to start a private practice in Burlington Vermont. He contacted me because he was interested in my experiences of being encouraged to politicize therapy in my training program. His experiences, insights, and analysis are fascinating and enormously helpful. I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at kindsvatter.aaron@gmail.com Links to some of the things discussed today: Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/competencies/multicultural-and-social-justice-counseling-competencies.pdf?sfvrsn=20 ...2023-03-161h 12

the radical centerJen Friend and the Woke Zombie MobJennifer Friend is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. She became a vocal opponent of Critical Social Justice after a personal experience with a toxic DEI initiative in her former workplace. Jennifer is one of the founders of Solid Ground, and she facilitates group peer support and individual strategic consultations for people impacted by authoritarian ideologies. You can find more info at solidgroundsupport.com If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I have a substack account at: https://theradicalcenter.substack.com/ I am on...2023-03-1537 min

Calmversationss05e53 | In Defense of Common Sense, with Jodi Shaw & Leslie ElliottLeslie Elliott of @theradicalcenter and Jodi Shaw join me to speak about their peer-support network, Solid Ground Support, where normies support each other in defending their lives and livelihoods against present-day progressive totalitarians. https://www.youtube.com/@theradicalcenter http://solidgroundsupport.com https://twitter.com/JLeslieElliott https://twitter.com/Smith_Surge Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce 2023-02-221h 12