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You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist

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

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 episode, I talk with Noelle Mering, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of No Contact, about how "going no contact" shifted from a last-resort response to abuse into a normalized, even celebrated, way to handle political ... more

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Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe returns to the podcast (his first visit was episode 158) to talk about the capture of psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry in particular, by gender ideology. He is a child, general, and forensic psychiatrist at the U... more

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If you take one thing from today’s episode, let it be this: parents of gender-confused youth can now take a quiz on my website to identify wh... more

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Pastor and counselor Chris Legg returns to talk about something he sees in nearly every grad student who arrives for training at Aletheia Family Counseling Center: fear. After 25 years of training new therapists from seminaries, secular universities,... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Christopher Kaliebe
Child and adolescent psychiatrist
Florida professional practice; University of South Florida affiliation mentioned
Episode: 235. How Gender Ideology Captured Psychiatry | Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe
Chris Legg
Lead pastor, South Spring Baptist Church; Clinical director, Aletheia Family Counseling Center
Aletheia Family Counseling Center
Episode: 233. Why You Probably Won't Lose Your Therapy License for Speaking Your Conscience | Chris Legg, LPC
Katy Faust
Founder and president of Them Before Us
Them Before Us
Episode: 232. Katy Faust: Adults Should Do Hard Things So Children Don’t Have To
Lynn Chadwick
Retired NICU nurse, detransitioner advocate, founder of Themis Resource Fund
Themis Resource Fund
Episode: 231. Detransition Lawsuits: Legal Accountability for Medical Harm with Lynn Chadwick
Soad Tabrizi
Therapist, founder of Conservative Counselors, frequent guest on the show.
Conservative Counselors
Episode: 230. Meet Young Stephanie: My Untold Story, Drawn Out by Soad Tabrizi
Karen King
Therapist, co-author of Sensible Psychedelics
Sensible Psychedelics (book)
Episode: 229. When Psychedelic Therapy Imprints Politics Onto Vulnerable Patients | Karen King & Wesley Smith
Wesley Smith
Co-author of Sensible Psychedelics, conservative-leaning psychologist
Sensible Psychedelics (book)
Episode: 229. When Psychedelic Therapy Imprints Politics Onto Vulnerable Patients | Karen King & Wesley Smith
Elspeth Cypher
Retired justice; President of the Women's Liberation Front (WOLF); founding member of the Gender Critical Law Society
Women's Liberation Front (WOLF)
Episode: 228. Prisons, Schools, Sports & Therapy: the Gender Turf Wars with Judge Elspeth Cypher
Simon Esler
Filmmaker and creator of You Are Here series
Dauntless Dialogue (platform for project distribution)
Episode: 227. Cognitive Warfare, Moral Inversion, and the War on Children with Simon Esler

Host

Stephanie Winn
Host of the show; interviewer and practicing family therapist; coach

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 425 ratings
  • MUST LISTEN

    I’ve been following Stephanie’s work for a few years now. I never miss a podcast episode.

    As a relatively new psychotherapist, her compassion, insight, and curiosity have been a profound gift to me, both in my personal life and in my practice. For the open-minded individual looking for varied perspectives and honest pursuit of truth, give this a listen.

    (I was motivated to post this review following Stephanie’s personal story episode with Soad. Thank you to both Stephanie and Soad for that ep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheEarnestPursuit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mind blowing

    I’ve been following these issues for 4 years and was stunned at how much I learned in the recent episode with Roisin Michaux about the connection between chasers, HIV and the promulgation of trans ideology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GenderAtheist
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Always so interesting!! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DianneRPW
    Canada3 months ago
  • Osborne

    Terrific podcast with Matt Osborne. One of the most thought provoking and unique podcasts you’ve ever had. I had not heard his point of view in the paradigm he promulgated. Wow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States5 months ago
  • Yesss

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate thoughtful, nuanced conversations with varied experts.
Many praise calm, clear interview style and depth across topics.
Audience notes provocative, well-structured debates that challenge mainstream narratives.

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235. How Gender Ideology Captured Psychiatry | Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe
Q: What might holistic treatment look like for gender dysphoria if the current political climate allowed more open clinical exploration, especially regarding somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches?
Kaliebe describes incorporating somatic therapies, CBT, and mindful body-centered interventions alongside psychotherapy, avoiding overreliance on pharmacologic or surgical interventions when not warranted, and applying a broad, individualized approach to address distress without bias toward gender identity as a sole solution.
227. Cognitive Warfare, Moral Inversion, and the War on Children with Simon Esler
Q: What is cognitive warfare and why is it a central frame for understanding current cultural conflicts?
Cognitive warfare is described as warfare that targets perception and belief systems, not just physical territory, with modern technology amplifying the ability to shape minds and narratives. The discussion emphasizes guarding free thought and developing resilience against manipulation.
223. The HIV Money Trail Behind Global Transgender Health Policy | Róisín Michaux Returns
Q: What is the plan in this WHO guideline development group and what outcomes are they aiming for?
The plan is to mainstream trans health care in national health systems, including hormone treatment and education for public health professionals, while aligning with sustainable development goals and collecting data to back these outcomes, though there is tension between activist demands and data-driven endpoints.
222. Unprofessional Conduct: The Vague Phrase That Can End Your License | Diana Lutfi
Q: How does the guest describe the impact of licensing boards on clinical practice?
Licensing boards can trigger investigations and potential license discipline based on vague standards, causing clinicians to self-censor or avoid certain patient populations, which undermines patient access to diverse care approaches and undermines clinician autonomy.
222. Unprofessional Conduct: The Vague Phrase That Can End Your License | Diana Lutfi
Q: What is the core concern with Colorado's approach to professional speech and 'unprofessional conduct'?
The concern is that broad, vague regulatory language gives boards sweeping power to discipline clinicians for speech or actions that diverge from a preferred 'affirmation-only' approach, effectively chilling professional discourse and potentially punishing clinicians for practicing according to conscience and individualized care.

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The show consistently probes the intersection of psychology, culture, and ethics through long-form conversations with clinicians, researchers, writers, and policy-focused guests. Episodes often center on mental health practice, debates around gender, ethics in therapy and healthcare regulation, and how broader societal trends shape clinical work. Notable strengths include a steady, thoughtful interview style, a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and a track record of featuring diverse viewpoints from clinicians, academics, and advocates. Listeners likely seek rigorous discussions that weigh data, lived experience, and professional judgment when navigating controversial topics. This channel may appeal to practitioners, policym... more

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5. Soad Tabrizi
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