The Amerisogyny Podcast

Society's high expectations of men are at times devastating for a man's mental health.  Unrealistic physical and emotional expectations place men in uncompromising situations where they are forced to deal with unwanted pressure and stress.  Some of the most popular men around the world--Prince Harry, BTS's Suga, Jackson Wang, Trevor Noah, and former professional Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo etc...

Kpop fans around the world are reeling over the unexpected death of beloved Kpop star Moonbin of Astro. At only 25 years of age, Moonbin brought light and love to his fans in every corner of the world. Family, friends, Kpop stars and fans are stunned this once vital and talented man is gone forever. In this episode, we will process the stages of grief and navigate how to respond to sadness in a wa...

On April 12, 2023, the US Department of Justice stated they didn't have enough evidence to move forward to arrest anyone involved in the murder of 25 year old Shanquella Robinson. Robinson's story went viral in 2022 after a video surfaced online of her being beaten by another woman. Since her death, her family has been relentless in obtaining justice for her. All for their hopes to be dashed. The...

Recently, several celebrities have been outed for being too fat, too thin or told old. Pop star Ariana Grande uploaded a TikTok video asking people to be more mindful of commenting on bodies. Grande's video was candid and straight forward. What makes people comfortable enough to force their insecurities on others? Take a weekend ride we me as we discuss the harmful impacts judgments have when peop...

AI is rapidly becoming a dominating presence and the results are downright scary. Covid 19 ushered in a wave of co-dependency on technology that wasn't as frightening as it is now. People are developing romantic relationships with bots--things that are incapable of feeling human emotion. Have we turned the corner of embracing concepts we've seen in movies like the Terminator, I Robot and Demolitio...

Recently, LSU's Angel Reese was dragged for making the same hand gesture Iowa's Caitlin Clark previously made during a basketball game. Singer Carrie Underwood was slammed on social media for having 'over the top' legs. Its seems as if women are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Join me as I break down what true female empowerment (and oppression) truly is. Citations: How a hand gesture...

If there is one thing that never goes out of style, its money. Every year, fraud costs lending agencies and unsuspecting victims millions of dollars in losses. In the US, hundreds of people went to jail for submitting fraudulent applications and obtaining millions of dollars in PPP loans. Around the world, people fall for dangerous and twisted romance scams that leave them not only lonely, but pen...

Some people are hardwired to get routine oil changes and tire rotations for their cars. However, did you know you can 'schedule' routine mental health maintenance on yourself? I've been doing small, mental health self checkups for years. At a time where suicide is at its peak, it is important to pay attention to how well our minds our functioning--not just our physical health. This episode will he...

Ft Hood made national news when Vanessa Guillen, a soldier in the U.S. Army, went missing and was found dead in 2020. She was murdered by a male soldier who had been sexually harassing her. Recent news of another young female soldier has set rumors about the army base in Fort Hood, Texas, ablaze. Her mysterious death has raised old suspicions towards the U.S. Army's treatment of female soldiers at...

BTS caused quite an uproar after meeting for their BTS Festa dinner in 2022. The group announced they planned to take a “break” and would reconvene sometime in the future. Media posted articles the group would be taking a hiatus (which was later disputed by the group’s company, Hybe). Members of the group also vehemently denied the group was disbanding. However, in a recent press conference, Bang...

The explosion of K-pop music across western airwaves has caused lots of swooning and very misleading, false ideologies concerning how some men actually behave towards foreign women in their homelands. Desirable aesthetics, exceptional talent and culture have no correlation to how men respond to women. In this episode, I share the true life stories of women from diverse cultures and backgrounds, li...

A beautiful, murdered Instagram model, a leaked tape, cheating and physical abuse all went down behind closed doors. The lure and false glamour of social media often hide the dirtiest of secrets. Research says smartphones and social media are responsible for hundreds of teen girls suffering from depression. People from all walks of life are being deceived by self proclaimed ‘Influencers’ who run s...

Sugar and spice and everything nice are NOT what the women I'm bringing you in episode 10 are made of! Women are sometimes the abusers in a relationship. However, some men don't receive the support they need due to shame, ridicule and fantasy idealization of what "true" masculinity is. Male victims often suffer in silence in domestic violence. They are not supposed to be victimized by females and...

Ex football player Zac Stacy made headlines when a video surfaced of him physically assaulting the mother of his son. Stacy fled the state and was subsequently apprehended. Now the ex girlfriend has had a change of mind (and heart). She says he shouldn't go to jail and "deserves a chance to be better." Sadly, this is a common narrative with women who are still in love with their abusers. Some wome...

Outrage followed after an Arkansas State Senator asked a transgender woman "Do you have a ?" Intolerance is a disease that flows within the cracks between the liberty and justice that is supposed to be for all in the United States. The fight for gender affirming care between conservatives and the transgender community is waging on with conservatives determined to stifle autonomy among those who ar...

Cyberbullying and harmful social media trends are responsible for countless numbers of child and adolescent deaths. Children and teens who are of the the LGBTQIA+ community and children with developmental delays (autism) are at a greater risk of cyberbullying and ostracism from peers. Popular social media sites such as Snapchat and TikTok have been used to terrorize innocent victims literally to t...

Social media is an illusion that deceives people into believing the people they watch are living their best lives. When in reality, they privately suffer behind closed doors. Its impossible to remain on social media around the clock. It is also harmful when some attempt to try, for they fall down a rabbit hole they often do not want leave. It is very easy to get caught up in the spells of social m...

Are you aware of how many people secretly want to see you fail? While its true you may have friends and family who genuinely want to see you succeed, unfortunately, not everyone has your best interest at heart. "Crabs in a Barrel" is a metaphor that describes how people within a specific culture or community, secretly harbor resentment for familiar individuals attempting to enrich their lives by p...

Breaking up from a toxic relationship is one of the most rewarding journeys in life. It takes bravery, commitment and consistency. Giving up on a dead end relationship you invested time and energy into is difficult. However, remaining in an abusive union where someone makes you feel insignificant and undesired is worse. It is unhealthy and not beneficial for optimum mental health and overall well...

Have you noticed misogyny has no native language, religion or culture? Misogyny is one of the universal vices that plague women in every country. The rates of violence committed against women around the world is absolutely terrifying. Misogyny is at times adopted and modified by women. However, it is mostly perpetuated by men. Misogyny existed in ancient times--long before the birth of Christ. The...

Studies have shown men have access to fewer female dating partners due to women adopting higher dating standards. Could this be a factor in why key regions of the world are experiencing massive declines in population? What are the common denominators that have caused women (and some men) to shun dating candidates they perceive as non viable romantic partners? Women in South Korea are avoiding rela...

What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is abusive behavior which manipulates a victim into questioning their own sanity or intellect. Anyone, regardless of race, social class, or gender can be targets of gaslighting. This episodes highlights the detrimental toll gaslighting takes on one's self esteem and overall sense of self worth in a romantic relationship. Gaslighting is an effective tactic abusers u...