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You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist

Stephanie Winn
Mental Health
Gender Identity
Gender Dysphoria
Transgender Identity
Gender-Affirming Care
Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria
Gender Ideology
Parental Rights
Transgender Issues
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Family Dynamics
ROGD Repair
Parenting
Scapegoating
Women's Rights
Christianity
Group Dynamics
Gender Identity Ideology
Detransitioning
Covid-19

A podcast at the intersection of psychology and culture that intimately explores the human experience and critiques the counseling profession. Your host, Stephanie Winn, distills wisdom gained from her practice as a family therapist and coach while pivoting towards questions of how to apply a practical understanding of psychology to the novel dilemmas of the 21st century, from political polarizati... more

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In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on the work I do the rest of the week as an ROGD parent coach. Most parents arrive with one goal in mind: convince their trans-identified child to stop believing in gender ideology. I explain why that's t... more

In this short solo episode, I introduce you to a figure who shows up again and again in my ROGD parent coaching work: the disenfranchised dad. He's usually a decent man — hardworking, opinionated, loves his kids — but somewhere along the way he ended... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Suzannah Alexander — counseling-education whistleblower, writer of the Substack Diogenes in Exile, and now organizer with the National Association of Scholars. Suzannah enrolled in a Tennessee counseling master's prog... more

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Today I welcome back conflict historian Matt Osborne for his third appearance on the show — and our first since meeting in person at the Genspect conference in Albuquerque. Matt writes at The Distance Magazine, reviews books for Genspect, and brings ... more

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Recent Guests

Suzannah Alexander
Whistleblower on Counseling Education in America Today
Diogenes in Exile (Substack blog)
Episode: 214. Too Buddhist, Not Self-Hating Enough: Counseling Whistleblower Suzannah Alexander
Matt Osborne
Conflict historian and writer
The Distance Magazine; Genspect
Episode: 213. History Unfolding: Gender Ideology as Civilizational Warfare with Matt Osborne
Mia Hughes
Director of Genspect Canada, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, writer and researcher on gender issues
Genspect Canada; Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: 211. Mia Hughes: Trans as an Extreme Overvalued Belief — Cracking the Code
Dean Broyles
Constitutional attorney; president of the National Center for Law and Policy
National Center for Law and Policy
Episode: 209. When Schools Keep Secrets: Parental Rights, Teachers & the Supreme Court | Dean Broyles
Shane Cole
Breathwork practitioner and addiction coach focused on porn-related issues including sissy hypnosis
EDM Breathwork / Breathwork practitioner and coach
Episode: 208. How Sweet, Sensitive Boys Enter the Porn-Addiction-to-Transgender Pipeline | Shane Cole
Laura Powell
Attorney and founder of Californians for Good Governance
Californians for Good Governance
Episode: 207. Parents' Rights vs. School Secrecy: Laura Powell on Mirabelli v. Bonta at the Supreme Court
Róisín Michaux
Irish writer based in Brussels, focusing on women's rights and free speech in the context of transgender movement
Independent writer/observer
Episode: 206. The Intersex Lie: Róisín Michaux on How Queer Theory Hijacked a Rare Medical Condition
Dennison Joyce
Host of Through the Looking Glass on WIOX Radio
Through the Looking Glass / WIOX Radio
Episode: 205. The Trifecta of Social Contagion: What Every Parent Needs to Know | my conversation with Dennison Joyce
Ryan Malphrus
Licensed clinical social worker; therapist in private practice; focuses on boys and men
Private practice (Maryland and Connecticut)
Episode: 204. Why Young Men Are Struggling and What Therapists Are Getting Wrong with Ryan Malphrus

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Stephanie Winn
Host of the show delivering long-form interviews on psychology and culture; founder of the podcast focusing on ethics in mental health and counseling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 413 ratings
  • Yesss

    Terrific podcast with 2 brave and important thinker. They are bulwarks battling Transgenderism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful

    Thoughtful conversations with professionals in different fields

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDX 97206
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Loved the show as a YouTube channel and like the in depth conversation more in podcast format

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful and intelligent

    Every interview is eye opening and the observations are reasonable and compassionate. Really great podcast.

    Ps - Dr Haim is a true hero.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rrr in texas
    United States6 months ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    A lifesaver.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cyrila G
    United States7 months ago

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Engaging interviews that challenge conventional wisdom with care.
Thoughtful, deeply informed conversations from a calm, curious host.
A unique mix of therapy, policy, and culture that stays accessible.

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211. Mia Hughes: Trans as an Extreme Overvalued Belief — Cracking the Code
Q: Let's dive into it. What do you mean by that?
Mia Hughes explains the concept of trans as an extreme overvalued belief, describing how it began as a psychiatric label and evolved through de-psychopathologization to be framed as healthy, leading to social and medical implications.
208. How Sweet, Sensitive Boys Enter the Porn-Addiction-to-Transgender Pipeline | Shane Cole
Q: What nudge would you give to young men facing the path of least resistance versus the path of hard work and self-restraint?
The long-term payoff comes from choosing the harder path: developing daily practices like meditation and breathwork, cultivating purpose, and leaning into supportive communities, which over time strengthens willpower and leads to a richer life.
208. How Sweet, Sensitive Boys Enter the Porn-Addiction-to-Transgender Pipeline | Shane Cole
Q: Tell us about the connection between your breathwork coaching for men and the power of male sexual energy and their purpose.
Breathwork and nervous system regulation help rechannel intense arousal and dopamine into focused energy, improving emotional literacy and enabling men to pursue meaningful goals and healthier relationships rather than relying on porn as a coping mechanism.
204. Why Young Men Are Struggling and What Therapists Are Getting Wrong with Ryan Malphrus
Q: What role does differentiation play in healthier parenting and adolescent development?
Differentiation allows adults to model healthy separation of thoughts and emotions from actions, enabling young people to make independent decisions and develop a stable sense of self without being crushed by parental expectations.
204. Why Young Men Are Struggling and What Therapists Are Getting Wrong with Ryan Malphrus
Q: How can parents and educators respond more effectively in moments of conflict with boys?
Move toward understanding the behavior's function, offer a win-win that respects boundaries, and use natural or logical consequences rather than reflexive punishment, while supporting autonomy and teaching self-regulation.

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This program blends psychology and culture through long-form interviews with professionals and notable voices across fields, examining how mental health care meets today's social and ethical pressures. Recurring themes include ethics in counseling, gender identity debates, parental rights in education, and how broader societal shifts shape clinical practice. Noteworthy is a shift in recent episodes toward integrating a Christian worldview while maintaining core topics, offering a distinct lens on morality, medicine, and therapy in a modern, polarizing landscape. Potential listeners will find thoughtful, evidence-informed discussion that challenges conventional narratives while emphasizing practical takeaways for therapists, educators, and f... more

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