the radical center

Today we had a discussion about the UK "grooming gang" phenomenon and what factors may have mad it a perfect storm. 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 @Sempe...

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 Zyl And you can also find more from Carob at https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA She is also on Twitter at @carobmarcelle ___...

Maurice Kaehler is a healer, published author, poet, and social entrepreneur with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a B.A. in History from UCLA. He is the author of two #1 Amazon Kindle bestsellers, Beyond the Blackboard and 60 Second Guru. As a social entrepreneur, Maurice has produced TEDx-style events, bringing together boots-to-the ground changemakers and...

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 Zyl *** If you w...

In the 18th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I continue our discussion of what is wrong with DEI. Andrew analyzes the psychological defense mechanisms at play in common thought distortions present in DEI ideology. 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 Insti...

Jen Friend and I discuss the overt politicization of American universities and I read the letter Antioch sent students following the events if Jan 6, 2021. We also talk about racial bias in counselor training, the war on "heteronormativity," and the prevalence of personality or character disorders. Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at...

Ryan Rogers is a graduate student in clinical mental health counseling. He has a bachelors degree in psychology and a work background in addiction treatment. He is the author of The Woke Mind. https://a.co/d/7RidZDo _____________________________________________________________________ If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLesl...

Jonathon Van Maren joins us to talk about the culture wars, the sexual revolution, and the impact of digital life, and in particular pornography, on totay’s youth. Jonathon’s writings have been translated into more than six languages and published in the National Post, National Review, First Things, The Federalist, The American Conservative, The Stream, the Jewish Independent, the Hamilton Spectat...

We read and respond to some juicy viewer comments and reflect on whether women get too much of a pass in society, the role of older women in guiding younger women, and the psychology of "kink." 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: ht...

In the 16th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss the importance and significance of spirituality. Andrew shares some of his own personal perspectives and we discuss how spirituality and religion factor into mental and emotional wellbeing. Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute To find a therapist, become a member, or learn about workshops...

In the 17th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss the many harms of DEI and its lack of an evidence base. 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, contact them here: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.orgco _______________________________________...

Laura Becker is a detransitioner, patient advocate, and author of upcoming memoir Surviving the Trans Myth. Laura identified as transgender from 15-22 and has been speaking internationally on medical safeguarding for confused teens since 2019. Laura is an artist, musician, and writer known for her philosophy of radical acceptance and personal growth. She writes and lectures on psychology, trauma,...

Deborah, Jen & I discuss Justine Bateman's book, FACE, and our own thoughts on plastic surgery, makeup, beauty, the value of being pretty, aging, and more. 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 *** If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://th...

In the 15th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss how "anti-racism" trainings and media messaging increase our perception and preoccupation with race, and how that might not be a good thing. For information or to register for OTI's upcoming workshop on Racial Reductionism, go to: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops-memberships Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the...

In the 14th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss the phenomenon of "trans" activism, the desire of activists to ensure access of trans-identifying men to women-only bathrooms, locker rooms, and other intimate areas, and the violence that frequently accompanies these demands. Andrew Hartz, Ph. D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute To find a therapist, beco...

Jen Friend, Jenny Holland, Christine Sefein-Wolk, and I are joined by Melanie Bennet for a discussion about assisted suicide/euthanasia/state mediated homicide. Melanie is a Canadian who lived in the UK most of her life. When she moved back to Canada in 2017, she faced a culture shock of wokeness. Melanie has spend most of her working career in STEM research so she turned to researching the roots...

Frannie Block is a reporter for The Free Press. She started her career as a breaking news reporter for the Des Moines Register, where she reported on topics ranging from crime and public safety to food insecurity and the Iowa caucus. https://www.thefp.com/p/school-choice-kentucky-amendment-two-rural-republicans-urban-democrats https://www.thefp.com/p/michigan-jews-muslims-dearborn-west-bloomfield-...

Monica Harris, Executive Director of FAIR joins us again to talk about how her sim was lured into explicit content online. We discussed corruption of media & entertainment, how inflation is crippling the middle class and we are being divided culturally to distract from bigger problems. Monica Harris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard La...

When elections don't go your way, should you weaponize your discontent against your own family? 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...

In the 13th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I discuss the election and how our civic institutions have created a biased atmosphere that encourages distress. What is this doing to us? 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, contact them here: https...

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 Zyl ________________...

Sanity Check is a live-streamed 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 Zyl And you can also find more from Carob at https://www.youtube.com/@UC9LGYDq130G42FyfCJJLOZA She is also on Twitter at @car...

Did the Democrats really run a pro-porn political ad? Did they really have abortions and vasectomies available at their National Convention? We explore is going on with the anti-family messaging, and Deborah gives a report from the big "Nazi" Trump rally in NYC. Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.com Twitter: @jles...

Christine Sefein Wolk of Critical Therapy Antidote joined me today. We discussed a viewer question and talked about "therapy culture" and how it impacts kids. 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 _______________________________________________________________...

Rebecca Smith-Nash is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor with a profound dedication to mental health and community service. Rebecca facilitates workshops and training programs on various topics related to high conflict divorce, custody modification, and the child welfare system. Rebecca graduated with Honors from Southwest Texas State University for her Bachelor's, and with Honors fr...