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In this podcast, now in it's fourth year, therapists Stella O'Malley and Sasha Ayad take a deep dive into the psychological and cultural forces impacting the social changes around "gender." Through interviews with researchers, doctors, therapists, parents, detransitioners, and others, Sasha and Stella's podcast is a "must listen" for anyone trying to navigate the current gender landscape. With their sharp analytical minds and deep compassionate hearts, Stella and Sasha have also become known ...
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Meghan Murphy brings you voices from the real women's movement — bold, unapologetic, and honest.
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Premium: The Trouble with Big Trauma, with Abigail Shrier
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com Trauma therapy culture promotes the prevailing view that trauma inevitably leads to PTSD and every negative feeling or experience is ultimately some kind of “trauma response”. Trigger warnings are everywhere. And Western society is obsessed with protecting everyone’s…
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168 - Bad Therapy and Irreversible Damage with Abigail Shrier
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Sasha and Stella welcome author and journalist Abigail Shrier to the show, and what a remarkable conversation exploring the impact of mental health culture on young people and families, how therapeutic attitudes are shaping schools and parenting practices, and the adverse effects of specific social and psychological interventions on youth. For link…
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What Can We Learn from Other Legal Precedents?
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com Are other legal precedents related to issues like abortion, euthanasia, lobotomies, or cosmetically oriented body modifications that can shed light on current legal challenges involving gender medicine? In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Josh Payne explai…
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167 - Dawn of the Detransitioner Lawsuits, with Josh Payne
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In this episode, Sasha and Stella welcome lawyer, Josh Payne, co-founder of Campbell Miller Payne, a law firm dedicated to representing individuals who were misled and abused – many as children – into psychological and physical harm through a false promise of “gender-affirming care.” Campbell Miller Payne is committed to its mission to speak up for…
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Premium: The Top Five Common Mistakes Estranged Parents Make
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com Is there a "prodigal son" element to the phenomenon of estranged children returning to their families? (Thanks to one of our founding members for submitting this question). While estrangement is a complex and new issue for many, there are some (if not common) instanc…
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166 - Dr. Joshua Coleman and How Parents Can Heal or Prevent Estrangement
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In this episode, Sasha and Stella delve into the intricate world of family estrangement with psychologist and author, Dr. Joshua Coleman. Coleman's insights highlight the complexity and emotional strain of estrangement, emphasizing empathy, responsibility, and strategic communication as essential tools for parents navigating these challenging dynam…
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Premium: I'm Glad I Was a Girl in the 70s | Meghan Daum
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com In today's internet age, so many are encountering the complex effects of cancel culture affording its victims a wide spectrum of implications, from severe career-ending scenarios to minor social ostracism and even family tensions and divisions. The digital revolution…
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165 - Meghan Daum Wants Women To Stop Silencing Themselves
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Sasha and Stella sit down with the multifaceted Meghan Daum, distinguished author, cultural commentator, and fellow podcast host, for a compelling exploration of societal change, the complexities of modern life, and coping through humor. Known for her incisive commentary and fearless exploration of complex topics, Meghan shares her personal reflect…
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Premium: Is It Asexuality, or Is It Anti-Depressants? with Freya India
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Freya India highlights the complex interplay between mental health treatment, marketing psychology, medication side effects, and sexual identity. "If you strip back some of this, marketing and look at actually what it is…
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164 - Gen Z and the Agony of a Screen-based Life with Freya India
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Stella and Sasha welcome writer and columnist Freya India to the show this week, offering deep insights about the impact of screens and technology on young people and practical advice for balanced living in the digital age. They explore Gen Z's relationship with Instagram and dating apps, the fixation on mental illness and identity, and the mislead…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com “Chestfeeding”. A controversial term recently adopted from inside the critical social justice movement as inclusive language for discussing breastfeeding. But is it biologically plausible for men to induce lactation? Is it even milk? Is it safe? Natural mammalian lac…
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163 - Trans Ideology is a Restriction of Freedom, Not an Expansion of It, with Heather Heying
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Evolutionary biology, gender dynamics, societal norms, chemicals, technology…there is no denying the intricate interplay between biological, psychological, technological and cultural factors in shaping human behavior and identity. Sasha and Stella welcome guest, Heather Heying to the show for a grounding conversation exploring the complexity of hum…
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Premium: Are Teens Replacing Friends with Therapists?
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com In the past decade, it seems a cultural shift toward individualism has created a reluctance among friend groups to share personal struggles, often reserving them for therapy instead. It is important to acknowledge that there exists a delicate paradox in promoting the…
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162 - The Over-treatment of Young People
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This episode covers a lot of ground, emphasizing the complexities of therapy, the necessity for critical examination of conventional wisdom, and the importance of nurturing authentic relationships both inside the family and social circles (but more specifically, outside of the clinical setting). For links and resources relevant to this episode, acc…
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New Title IX rules threaten female sports and due process
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On April 19th, the Biden Administration released new rules "broadening the scope of Title IX," the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs. The new rules add "gender identity" to the law, roll back regulations aimed at ensuring due process for those accused of harassment or assault, and effectively demand use of "preferred p…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com In many regions, institutional mandates and professional standards that prioritize affirming a child's gender identity without considering alternative approaches or potential risks, are requiring therapists to adhere to gender-affirming care protocols, regardless of …
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161 - The Unlikely Whistleblower with Tamara Pietzke
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If you work in pediatric gender medicine and have concerns about the safety of practice, you are not alone. Contact the LGBT Courage Coalition for guidance and support (including finding legal counsel and connecting you with media contacts). Stella and Sasha welcome whistleblower, Tamara Pietzke for an important conversation highlighting the valuab…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com Teenagers, particularly those on the autism spectrum, encounter unique challenges in navigating social expectations, understanding their own identity, and processing information. These challenges can be compounded by the influence of social media and mainstream narra…
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160 - People Deserve Better Than This "Gender-Affirming Care" with Christina Buttons
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This episode opens with an extended introduction exploring the recent release of The Cass Review - Final Report, as this is a massive development in the world of gender medicalization. The guest feature begins at the 00:10:30 timestamp, so please feel free to skip ahead if you’d like. Sasha and Stella welcome guest, Christina Buttons, for a special…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com As the medical establishment continues to extract valuable lessons in the aftermath of the opioid crisis, the medical use of cannabis has become legalized in many US states. But is it an appropriate substitute for opioids? With a lack of scientific evidence supportin…
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159 - From Opioids to Gender, How Harmful Policies Scale in our Modern Healthcare System with Dr. Carrie Mendoza
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Sasha and Stella welcome Dr. Carrie Mendoza back to the show for her second appearance with the Wider Lens duo. Together, they dive into crucial topics surrounding medical practice, healthcare education, ethical healthcare standards and policy implementation in healthcare administration. Carrie’s insights draw from her experience with the opioid ep…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com Identity formation and development involves a multitude of factors at play. Historical events, societal norms, cultural movements, traditions, customs, language, ‘social norms’, cognitive process, emotional development, sexual development...These factors collectively…
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158 - The Little-Known Shocking History of Gender Identity Ideology with Malcolm Clark
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In this episode, Sasha and Stella welcome Malcolm Clark for a really interesting conversation exploring various facets of historical ideas and identities around gender, homosexuality, and the evolution of identity activism. This discussion navigates the intricate and contentious terrain of understanding gender non-conformity and identity expression…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com From bionic enhancements to extreme body modifications, the lines are blurry between identity theory and queer theory. There is a complex interplay of incentives, ideological beliefs, optimized physical and mental wellness, and functionality within society - all reli…
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157 - Is Our Culture Incentivizing Men to Transition? with Sascha Bailey
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Guest, Sascha Bailey, reflects on his journey as a model, art curator, and pioneer in the NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) art scene. A captivating account of the intersection where art, tech, and culture collide with personal identity. Sascha differentiates between emotional and functional motives for transitioning, discussing transmaxxing, incentives, a…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com There is no question, given the recommendations outlined in WPATH’s SOC-8, that WPATH is in fact recommending extraordinary medical procedures resulting in extreme body modifications. Some of the most unusual cases, promoting individually customized procedures that a…
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