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Calmversations

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“Talk calmly, and carry a quick wit.” benjaminaboyce on youtube, twitter, odysee, bitchute, rumble
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s05e04 | Child Services Sicced on Mom for Celebrating Daughter's Desistance, with Brette & Anna

Last week Brette celebrated her daughter Anna's desistance from a trans identity. Brette's tweet went viral & was picked up by radical activists who sent her abuse, death threats, & even called Child Services. Brette and Anna share their story about pandemic depression, internet contagion, and self acceptance. Follow Brette on twitter @BretteDutton Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Sep 12, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 4

s05e03 | Using Artificial Intelligence to Study Social Media Contagion, with Shannon Boschy

Shannon Boschy is a Canadian professional whose family has been negatively impacted by Gender Identity Ideology. Researching into the matter to figure out how it has spread so quickly through Gen Z, he turned to his tech contacts and has begun developing an AI that can map the phenomena of trans identification and detransition by surveying internet forums. This is fascinating—if not a bit scary—work, and if you'd like to learn more you can contact him at Shannon@chasingquicksilver.com Further re...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 5Ep. 3

s05e01 | Right Winging It, with The Distributist

​ @The Distributist has been active on youtube since 2016. His right wing analysis the Culture War is wicked smart and dreadfully overlooked. In this conversation we explore the weaknesses of Liberalism as an ideology, and what are the alternatives being offered by right wing ("reactionary") Follow him through this convenient links: https://fiddlersgreene.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/c/thedistributist And on twitter @GreeneMan6 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Sep 04, 20222 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 1

s04e92 | Biology: The New Hate Speech, with Colin Wright

Colin Wright is the editor of https://www.realityslaststand.com which focuses on the reality of humans as biological organisms. He got suspended from twitter earlier this week over a meme accurately describing the falsehoods of Trans Activism. Follow him on twitter @SwipeWright and @RealLastStand @RealLastStand The super duper hateful harmful despicable reasonable article that got Colin suspended: https://www.realityslaststand.com/p/trans-activism-and-the-road-not-taken Support this channel: htt...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 92

s04e91 | From Transition to Liberation: A Detrans Male Story, with Torren Danowski

I spoke with Torren at the end of 2020 about his struggles with gender, black and white thinking, and Obsessive-Compulsive ideation. A couple weeks ago he reached out to me inquiring if I had heard of psychedelic therapies for these issues, and I only had heard anecdotes. He then shared his libertarian podcast with me and I was amazed at his change of attitude and new-found confidence, so I wanted to have him back on to speak about what he's been through over the last (nearly) two years, in whic...

Aug 28, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 91

s04e90 | Catholic Feminism & The Genesis of Gender | with Abigail Favale

Abigail Favale is an author and professor of women's studies within the Catholic setting. We speak about her latest book "The Genesis of Gender" which I found to be a thought provoking examination of gender through a biblical sense and Catholic tradition. Abigail's twitter & her book, The Genesis of Gender: @FavaleAbs https://amzn.to/3aHsmxi Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Aug 27, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 90

s04e89 | Andrew Doyle HEARTILY SHUNS the Woke Puritans

Andrew Doyle is a comedian, playwright, and cultural critic who works for @GBNews and moonlights as a twitter parodist. We speak about his latest book on Critical Social Justice, *The New Puritans*, and things get a little fresh when I ask about God. Purchase The New Puritans: https://amzn.to/3CwxY98 Follow him on twitter at @andrewdoyle_com and @TitaniaMcGrath Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 89

s04e88 | From Maoist China to Woke America: Alvin Lui Stands Up

Alvin Lui is a first-generation Chinese American whose parents and grandparents fled Communist China. In one generation he went from dirt-poor to middle class, in large part due to the values he was taught. Now, his children are being taught by public schools the very values that his family fled—and he can't sit idly by while America replays the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The resources he and his team are creating at Courage is a Habit are excellent, and can be found here: https://linktr.ee/co...

Aug 23, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 88

s04e86 | Speaking Truth to Gender, with Sasha Ayad & Stella O'Malley

Sasha and Stella are both therapists specializing in adolescent gender issues. They've been working together on a brilliant podcast, Gender: A Wider Lens, and return to my channel to speak about what they've learned, and the state of gender in general. Learn more about their upcoming retreat: https://bit.ly/3PnsEb5 https://gender-a-wider-lens.captivate.fm their youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCP62aWWtlZV1oVnbMhTRBcg NYTimes Article “The Battle Over Gender Therapy” http://archive.today/DuVW...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 86

s04e85 | Cultural Revolution: from Communist China to Woke USA, with Erica Li

Erica Li's parents survived the Chinese Cultural Revolution and eventually migrated with her to the United States. She is now keenly aware of parallels between current DEI mandates in medicine and what occurred in her country of origin. Learn more about her work at http://criticalmedtheory.com Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Aug 11, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 85

s04e84 | Political vs. Personal Christianity, with Neil Shenvi

Neil Shenvi is a theoretical chemist, author, and Christian apologist. In this calmversation we speak about Christian Nationalism, critical social justice's influence on American Christianity, and the transformational message of Christianity, on a personal level. Connect with Neil on twitter @NeilShenvi, find his writing at https://shenviapologetics.com And purchase "Why Believe?" through https://amzn.to/3vJ0obO Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Aug 07, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 84

s04e83 | Counseling Ex-Cons, with Gar Lock

Gar Lock is an ex-con who now counsels ex-cons to straighten our themselves and their lives. In this conversation we speak about anger management and gender expectations. He's also Irish, which is pretty rad. Follow him on twitter @Soil1s4Future support this channel with a small tip via https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Aug 05, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 83

s04e82 | Is Liberal Feminism Anti-Woman? | with Louise Perry

Louise Perry is a writer at The Daily Mail and Find Louise Perry on twitter @louise_m_perry Pre-order her book (US): https://amzn.to/3b7l724 UK: https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/The+Case+Against+the+Sexual+Revolution-p-9781509549993 Her mumsnet Q&A: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/AMA/4588112-ama-with-louise-perry-author-of-the-case-against-the-sexual-revolution-14th-july Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jul 27, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 82

s04e81 | Courage & Cowardice In Canadian Public Schools, with Chanel Pfahl🇨🇦

Chanel Pfahl is a Canadian educator who has been "investigated" (on-going-ly) for disagreeing with the ruling progressive ideology. Learn more about her story: https://wokewatchcanada.substack.com/p/intimidation-masquerading-as-virtue Follow Chanel on twitter @ChanLPfa Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyc

Jul 16, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 81

s04e80 | Liberal World Disorder, with Auron MacIntyre & Wokal Distance

​ @Auron MacIntyre and @Wokal Distance debate the pros and cons of liberalism and traditionalism, and express their mutual love of Christian rock. Find and follow them on substack at https://auronmacintyre.substack.com and https://wokaldistance.substack.com On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/auronmacintyre and https://bit.ly/3bSc05n Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Jul 12, 20222 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 80

s04e79 | Trauma, Transition, & an Intersex Condition: a Detrans Story, with Theo

Theo shares about her childhood medical and sexual trauma, wrestling with a Disorder of Sexual Development so rare it's still got an incredibly awkward name, and how she used transition to process her life—only to realize that radical self-acceptance with her natural body and difficult history was the right choice for her. Connect with Theo on twitter @XXinv9 Suggested reading: "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 79

s04e78 | Right Winging It, with Auron MacIntyre

Auron MacIntyre has been producing articles, interviews, and video essays on right-wing "dissident" or "reactionary" thought. In this interview we explore the right side of the political compass and why "Cthulhu always swims left." Find him on twitter @AuronMacintyre and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre/videos His writing: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/p/introduction-to-the-total-state?sd=pf Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 78

s04e77 | How the West was Undone, with Carl Benjamin (aka Sargon of Akkad)

Carl Benjamin and I discuss his essay "The Five False Assumptions of Liberalism." We also commiserate about the end of the West as we know it. Links: https://www.lotuseaters.com/five-false-assumptions-of-liberalism-10-06-2022 https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePodcastoftheLotusEaters https://www.youtube.com/c/SargonofAkkad/ Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 27, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 77

s04e76 | Indoctrination in California's Public Schools, with Kelly S

Kelly is a concerned parent who has been investigating the socialist dogma encroaching through California public education. Connect with her on twitter @kellyske and find her podcast at https://atimetostand.me Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 26, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 76

s04e75 | Daughter of God, Bride of Christ: Maria Brandell on Becoming a Nun

Maria works with New Polity, which is a Catholic think tank out in some quaint college town. They do good work, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewPolity1 and https://newpolity.com Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 26, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 75

s04e74 | The Genius of Thomas Sowell, with Alan Wolan

Alan Wolan is a fan of Thomas Sowell. In this conversation he tells me why. Find him on twitter @AlanWolan and his podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-thomas-sowell/id1581181836 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 19, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 74

s04e73 | Transition and Redemption: A Detrans Story, with NJada

NJada (a detrans male) speaks to me about his search for redemption through—and then from—a transgender identity. Find him on twitter @Herenotthere5 And on substack at https://njadadetrans.substack.com Njada's art: https://njada-art.blogspot.com Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 14, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 73

s04e72 | When Transition Goes Wrong, a Detrans Story with Shape Shifter

Shape Shifter speaks about a life of dealing with internal and external homophobia, and how transition damaged his body and distracted him from dealing with childhood trauma and self acceptance. Find shape shifter on twitter @ShifterofShapes and on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcU5PxKfWqAQcaFIecpwiHA Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 06, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 72

s04e71 | When Transition Works, with Zander Keig

Zander Keig is a transman who began transition at 39. In this discussion we speak about how society treated his as a masculine woman and how masculinizing his body help him become more aligned with his self and the world. He is a social worker focused on proper treatment and getting things done, more than sloganeering. Find out more about his work at https://www.zanderkeig.net Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Jun 05, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 71

s04e70 | The Impact of Feminism on Young Men, with Helena Kerschner, Josh Slocum & Limpida

Helena is a female-to-male-to-female detransitioner, Limpida is a male-to-female detransitioner, Josh Slocum (host of Disaffected Podcast) is a gay man who's a couple years younger than me, and I'm Benjamin Boyce, of no known novel sexual or gender identities. In this conversation, the four of us tackle the negative impacts that popular feminism has had on young people, and young men in particular. Find us on twitter at @lacroicsz, @americandog1998, @OriginalRecipeG, and @BenjaminABoyce because ...

May 29, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 4Ep. 70

s04e69 | Life & Times of an Internet TERF | with Mia

Mia is a Canadian mom who writes great twitter threads about medical scandals past and present. In this conversation we speak about the direction Canada is going with affirmation-only therapy for gender questioning youth. Find her on twitter @_CryMiaRiver Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

May 27, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 69

s04e68 | The New Homophobia, with Ben Appel

Ben Appel speaks about growing up in a cult, dealing with depression and substance abuse, reconciling with his sexuality, fighting for gay marriage, jumping at the opportunity to attend Columbia University—only to find that a new fangled homophobia had become the norm in progressive circles. Find him on twitter @BenAppel and substack at https://benappel.substack.com His viral article: https://www.newsweek.com/new-homophobia-opinion-1698969 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyc...

May 25, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 68

s04e67 | Five Years Later: Catching Up With Bret Weinstein

Five years ago, on May 23rd, 2017, a group of students confronted Bret Weinstein outside his classroom at The Evergreen State College. Armed with a script and emails of his which the students believed proved him to be racist, the demanded he apologize and undo the harm he perpetuated by refusing to participate in the college's yearly "Day of Absence" event. Historically, students, staff, and faculty "of color" would meet off campus to speak about their experiences and share solidarity—in 2017, t...

May 23, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 67
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