the radical center

Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxJenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she co-hosts. Dr Aaron Kindsvatter is a former profe...

John Cleese on Extremism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLNhPMQnWu4Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxJenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@...

Born in 1961 at the tail end of the baby boom, Darleen Lev experienced firsthand the seismic shifts from the so-called “patriarchy” as a child in the 60s, to the sanctioned hedonism encouraged by the sexual revolution as a teenager in the 70s, to the sexual panic wrought by the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and early 90s. After completing an MFA in fiction writing at the University of Iowa Writers’ Wor...

Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxJenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she hosts along with Jaco Van ZylDr Aaron Kindsvatte...

Gabrielle and I met again to talk about how sex and sexuality were taught in her graduate program, and to get into some analysis of one of the most commonly used textbooks for "multicultural counseling" that is taught as a requirement in mainstream counseling programs. Gabrielle Turner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in the A...

We were joined again by Robin Atkins and Amy Sousa today to talk about the way aggression can be used appropriately in response to social threats. We got off to a glitchy start today, so thanks for bearing with us! This video is a reupload of our livestream. Amy E. Sousa holds a MA in Depth Psychology. She is a women's rights activist, writer, lecturer, and educator, with an expertise in insti...

Gabrielle and I met again to talk about how sex and sexuality were taught in her graduate program, and to get into some analysis of one of the most commonly used textbooks for "multicultural counseling" that is taught as a requirement in mainstream counseling programs. Gabrielle Turner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in the A...

Suzannah Alexander returned to grad school to pursue a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree at the University of Tennessee. What she encountered, however, was a program deeply entrenched in Critical Theories ideology. During her time there, she experienced significant resistance, particularly for her Buddhist practice, which was labeled as invalidating to other identities. After caref...

“No one is obliged to take part in the spiritual crisis of a society; on the contrary, everyone is obliged to avoid this folly and live his life in order.”— Eric VoegelinSanity 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...

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 Jenny Holland's substack: https://jennyeholland.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @SemperFemina21 Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she hosts along with Jaco Van ZylDr Aaron Kindsvat...

In the 21th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk about the difficulties of discussing "men's issues" and "women's issues" and why they have become so politically charged. Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. To find a therapist, become a member, or learn about workshops through the Open Therapy Institute, go to...

Michael currently works in the music industry as an audio engineer. He has worked for Grammy-nominated artists & experimental artists alike, all around the world. He loved his work but noticed something didn't "feel right" several years ago, specifically in regard to the treatment of those with a differing opinion from those on the left. As an extremely liberal, perhaps even anar...

Great chat today with guests Amy Sousa & Robin Atkins. Amy E. Sousa holds a MA in Depth Psychology. She is a women's rights activist, writer, lecturer, and educator, with an expertise in instincts, safeguarding, and embodiment. As an activist, Sousa has organized multiple rallies, protests, and free speech events on behalf of women/girls sex-based safeguarding provisions and against the un...

Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Worcester,Massachusetts. He obtained his doctoral degree from Clark University in 1979. In addition to over forty years of private practice, has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. For over two decades, he was the Clinical Director of...

Jenny & I attended the ARC conference in London last week, and we discuss some of the themes from the talks there. What's your take on the "pro-natalist" discussion, and do you think Jordan Peterson overreaches in his criticisms of childless women & their impact on society? Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Sol...

This week's Solid Ground episode is prerecorded- we will be back to live streaming next Monday! Robin Atkins is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in reproductive mental health. Between running a private practice and speaking engagements, Robin enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, pets, plants, books, and music. Links:X: @TruthAgapeFacebook: @RobinHughesAtkinsWebsite: www....

Gabrielle Turner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in the Austin, Texas area where she lives with her husband and three cats. She is a 2022 graduate of Texas State University's Professional Counseling Program. Starting her graduate program after raising three sons into their teens, she was prepared to see the infiltration of social j...

Sasha Ayad is a licensed therapist, author and speaker who has been working with adolescents for over 15 years. She focuses on the way gender dysphoria and personal identity impact children and families. Sasha became interested in the sharp rise in teenagers who declare they are trans for the first time during adolescence. She questions the practice of medical transition for minors, and her clinic...

Sanity 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 ZylAnd you can also find more from Carob at https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA She is also on Twitter at @carobmarcelle_____...

Therapists (even in Florida!) are REQUIRED to "broach race" in therapy. Aaron shares some shocking details of what that means. Is it still therapy if the goal is to raise your racial consciousness? Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxTo contact Dr. Aaro...

Katie is a talk therapist and anti-Communist. She has written about Communist theory/practice in educational, therapeutic, and religious contexts since 2022. Her latest work can be found at hideyourkids.substack.com. Katie was also the first interview I posted to this youtube channel over 2 years ago! Here's the link to that video if you would like to check it out: https://youtu.be/VX12bpE0WnM And...

In the 20th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss the contradictions in "Diversity" education. Is cultural diversity a good thing with no downsides, or must we constantly self-censor to avoid microaggressions? Should people only affiliate with others who share their racial background? Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. To find a thera...

Today we are joined by Dr Aaron Kindsvatter. Dr 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 has been outspoken in sharing his experiences, insights, and analysis about the politicization of counselor education. I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at kindsvatter.aaron@...

In the 19th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew talks about opening up discussions around the issues presented by DEI and the ideological capture of much of our culture. Can psychology and therapy play a positive role in helping people move forward? Also, what are some issues that stem from repression of masculinity? Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Insti...

About Dev: Dev is a student who is currently working on completing his MSc in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with an emphasis in Trauma). He returned to college after a decade of battling a nasty addiction to heroin (and later Fentanyl) that left him homeless. He spent nearly 8 years living in India, where he realized he could turn his negative life experiences into a positive output helping o...