Ryan Rogers joins Something For Everybody this week. Ryan is a clinical mental health counseling intern. He is also author of The Woke Mind and host of the Reality Therapy podcast.
In this conversation, Ryan and I explore the rise of activism in academia, the impact of social movements, and the implications of social justice ideology on mental health. We discuss the concept of privilege walks, the demonization of hard work, and the search for meaning and belonging among individuals, particularly young boys. The conversation also delves into the complexities of masculinity, the state of wokeness in society, and the controversial topic of gender affirming care.
00:00 Overcoming Darkness
06:03 Understanding Mental Health
12:03 Navigating Modern Challenges
18:00 Wokeness in Therapy: A Critical Examination
30:28 The Rise of Activism in Academia
32:14 The Impact of Social Movements
34:21 Understanding Privilege Walks
36:25 The Demonization of Hard Work
38:08 The Search for Meaning and Belonging
40:16 Addressing the Crisis in Young Boys
44:34 The State of Wokeness in Society
47:27 The Controversy of Gender Affirming Care
50:54 The Role of Rational Compassion in Therapy
54:09 The Mental Health Implications of Social Justice Ideology
56:08 Microaggressions and Their Misinterpretations
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(Recorded on March 31st, 2025)
Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)
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