Calmversations

Jonathan Pageau is somewhat of a recurring guest at this point. He's an icon carver and master of symbolic interpretation. Find his videos at https://thesymbolicworld.com/ Support this channel via https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

John Sonmez is a tech author and personal development coach. A few weeks back he got mixed up in a social media mobbing, with hefty personal cost. We speak about the pandemic of "cancel culture" and victimhood mentality, and explore the stoic counter frame of reference. Here are some links to John's work. (And you can support my channel here.) https://bulldogmindset.com https://simpleprogrammer.co...

These videos of Michaels might be necessary context for this discussion: https://youtu.be/YjvmIFrX1xQ https://youtu.be/0fTYz50MLMM Follow him on twitter @Michaelmoreno2k And me @BenjaminABoyce Support for this podcast can be given at https://paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova run https://www.futurethinkers.org – a multimedia workshop focusing on personal and spiritual development. We’d been chatting over the course of the summer, and decided one day to hit record.  Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboy

Exploring the legal origins and ramifications of Yaniv's human rights complaint against small business owners who refused him pubic service, with John Carpay, the lawyer working on the defense. Follow me on twitter: @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Blaire white is a conservative speaker and trans person who has experienced rapid success on youtube and other platforms. In this interview, we discuss her experience of being trans, and translating herself into a social media influencer. Her channel: https://www.youtube.com/BlaireWhite Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Steven Clouse is a Philosophy professor in the Mid-West. In this discussion, we explore the rights and responsibilities of a well educated citizen, and how democracy depends on such. Stephen's "Sympathology" article (recommended): https://tinyurl.com/y84qcj9d Support this podcast: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

This is the story of Kate, who struggled with depression and identity while growing up—which issues were compounded when, unbeknownst to her, her body developed a pure androgen secreting tumor. This is part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce

In this interview, Rev. Vander Klay and I delve deeper into the "social justice as religion" proposition that James Lindsay spoke with me about here: https://youtu.be/TFBWyCcwZK4 Paul Vander Klay is a Reformed Calvinist Minister located in Sacramento. He runs a great youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg Support this podcast via donations through https:/pay...

James Lindsay (@ConceptualJames) is a co-architech of the so-called Sokal Squared Affair and has long been studying the influence of postmodern thought on present day puritanical political correctness.  Find his writing here: https://www.amazon.com/James-A.-Lindsay/e/B009BBX7BI/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminbo...

Erika Ervin (@AmazonEve) tours the world modeling and making public appearances.  She is an actress, paralegal and advocate. In this interview she speaks about the transgender movement, the fight for transsexual medical care, and why Scarlett Johansson should definitely play a trans person. website:  www. AmazonEve.com Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me o...

William Malone (@will_malone) is a practicing community endocrinologist. In this discussion, he speaks about the real effects that cross-sex hormones have on humans; the problems with puberty blockers; and the ways in which the scientific and medical community are being misinformed regarding gender treatment. He has compiled a list of resources on these matters here: http://bit.ly/2XIktzW Support...

Miranda Yardley is a trans individual who has been outspoken against the excesses of trans ideology. Consume her viciously reasonably essays at: https://mirandayardley.com/ Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Follow me on Twitter @BenjaminABoyce

Rafe Kelley is an instructor of parkour in the Seattle area. In this discussion we speak about self understanding, self actualization, and how training the body leads to wisdom. Rafe Kelley's Youtube: http://bit.ly/2FEE60Z  More resources: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com  Evolve Move Play podcast:   https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/evolve-move-play-podcast/   Follow me on twi...

Libby Emmons (@li88yinc) is a prolific playwright and columnist whose works are featured in The Federalist, The Post Millennial, Quillette, and other online and print media. We talk about "artivism" and the narratives that are battling over public discourse. Find more of her work at https://www.li88yinc.com Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminbo...

Jonathan Church ( @jondavidchurch ) is an economist and critical thinker who has been writing a series of intellectually rigorous counter arguments against Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility" theology. Find his articles on Areo Magazine here: https://areomagazine.com/author/jchurch25/ Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Lisa Marchiano is a world class East Coast Jungian psychoanalyst. Find her website and podcast here, and here: https://t.co/nZIDlz5Ltc https://t.co/8EccE2fO74 Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Dr Kenneth Zucker (@zuckerkj) is a renown researcher and clinical psychologist specializing in therapeutic interventions with gender dysphoric children. He has held many positions of repute and currently holds the title of Professor in the University of Toronto Department of Psychology, and runs a private practice, while forwarding research into areas of dev...

Part of a series: https://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Robin Forbes-Lorman is an assistant professor of Biology at Ripon college. In this discussion, we talk about the effects of testosterone on development and performance. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Part of a series: https://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Doctor Ray Blanchard (@BlanchardPhD) is one of the world's foremost experts on gender and sexuality. This past weekend, a tweet informed by his life's work was deemed harassment by activist or algorithm, and his Twitter account suspended. Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Part of a series: http://bit.ly/2L2JaS6 Sasha is a licensed professional counselor working in Texas. She is one of the main (if not only) therapists using a least-invasive-first, individualized approach to gender-questioning teens. In this conversation (being our second) we speak about her therapeutic approach, the developmental importance of identity, and how it can often be confused with individ...

@StevenBrust is my favorite author, at least who’s alive and writing fantasy. Top recommendation: https://adbl.co/2PWz3wB His blog: http://dreamcafe.com I also particularly enjoy his Vlad Taltos series, while the Khaavren Romances awoke me to the possibilities of English when I was a wee high school bookworm. He’s running a writing conference this summer in Minneapolis: https://www.narrativity.fun...

@MikeNayna is doing awesome work documenting the flow of ideas from higher up in the academy and into the popular culture. He has been working for over a year with Hellen Pluckrose, James Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian, documenting their "Sokal Squared Hoax". In this interview we dive into the difficulties and wonders of presenting the inner workings of academia, and its sometimes chaotic outcomes,...

Rose of Dawn (@Rose_of_Dawn (how's that for brand consistency)) is a British transwoman who is stationed in London, first of all, and libertarianish, in political geography. She was never taken by the identity politicking in the trans community, and has increasingly spoken out against collectivism, self id, and the illiberal leftism that to her mind is toxic to all individuals. Find her work on th...

Wheston is an old soul with a deep story to tell, about being an introvert and transitioning from female to male, and then recently desisting. His novel: https://www.amazon.com/Known-Heights-Wheston-Chancellor-Grove/dp/0983700753 His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmeaI_uhulKhhaIvPEmklw Website: www.chancellorscorner.com Follow me on twitter @BenjaminABoyce Support this channel: https:...