Michael Olan, Psy.D., is a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology currently working as a postdoctoral clinical associate. Michael works to understand ideological intrusions in psychotherapy and their impact on core psychological sensibilities essential to healing. He is chiefly concerned with the influence of issues related to politicization in therapy and co-hosts the Critical Therapy Antidote Podcast with Jaco van Zyl and Christine Sefein._____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

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I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at [email protected]_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

Here’s the link if you would like to check out my previous interview with Darleen Lev: https://youtu.be/lKDTBIXQoBs?si=WtMQ3sSgHz0AlrVJBorn 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’ Workshop in 1994, Lev traveled to South Korea to teach English. Korea’s “patriarchal” culture filled Lev with nostalgia, and she began to question the feminist “choices” that had come to seem self-sabotaging. The concept of “choices” is a theme in Lev's recently completed novel, Sexodus, which explores the sexual politics that have pitted women against men. In May, her Substack, “Notes from the Under Dog L.’ will serialize an emerging non-fiction book of essays that reflect on what ‘patriarchy’ truly means, and how and why it’s up to women to bring our society “back to life.” The first essay, “A Requiem for the Patriarchy,” was published on Jotting in Purple (Substack) on January 5th, in addition to Lev’s own Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/jotpurple/p/5-january-2025?r=eo3qf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=emailJoin us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxDr Aaron 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 [email protected]_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

In the 25th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk with former professor Dr. Erec Smith about his work in clarifying DEI and promoting civil discourse.Erec Smith is a former Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and a research fellow at the Cato Institute, where he does research in “Politics and Society.” He is also the co-founder of Free Black Thought, a website dedicated to highlighting viewpoint diversity within the African American population. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, Smith’s primary work focuses on the rhetorics of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy. Smith’s recent writings include several op-eds as well as his books, A Critique of Anti-Racism in Rhetoric and Composition: The Semblance of Empowerment (2020) and The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT (2022).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: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

In the 24th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk about image-based objectification of the self, and how soc med harms relationships and mental health. 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: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxFind more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she co-hosts. Dr Aaron 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 [email protected]_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

John Paulson is an Associate Professor of Social Work at a regional midwestern university and has taught for the past 10 years in both the undergraduate and graduate social work programs. John began teaching as an adjunct at a community college in 2004 and transitioned to teaching full time at that college in 2011 and did so for 4 years before accepting his current position. His twenty plus years of experience teaching in higher education has led to growing concerns about how we are educating and training helping professionals in the domains of social work, counseling, psychology and allied disciplines. In addition to his academic background, John is a clinical social worker who has provided a variety of psychotherapeutic services for individuals with psychiatric and substance use difficulties in multiple behavioral health and social service settings.  His areas of research and scholarship include mental health and addiction services, mindfulness and compassion-based interventions, dynamics impacting professionalism, gatekeeping, and clinical supervision for student trainees and early career clinicians, advocating for individuals in personal long-term recovery with histories of legal convictions entering training programs and obtaining employment and licensure in the helping professions, issues of spirituality in social work practice, and the microsociology of violence and the potential impact of martial arts study for deescalating and preventing conflict.In this interview John discusses his personal and professional perspectives and concerns on these issues. His views are his own and do not represent those of his department, institution, or any professional organization with which he is affiliated. _____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

Dr. Dina McMillan is an internationally recognized social psychologist, educated at Stanford University. She has over 20 years of expertise in both community and professional program development, policy improvement and all levels of training. She specializes in domestic abuse and violence prevention and improved response, bias reduction, and gambling harm. Dr. McMillan excels at simplifying complex concepts and aligning programs with organizational and legislative goals. A globally recognized author, program architect, legal regulator, media-savvy presenter, and podcast host, Dr.McMillan’s influence spans diverse domains.As a leading communications expert, she has designed and delivered innovative programs for organizations like the Tennessee Coalition for Domestic Violence, Queensland Government, New South Wales Judicial Commission, and the European Conference on Domestic Violence. Her engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and keynote speeches  including a popular TEDx talk  captivate audiences of all sizes, from intimate groups to packed auditoriums.Dr. McMillan’s unique strength lies in bridging academic and legal complexities with practical, accessible solutions tailored to her audience’s needs. Her meticulously crafted reference materials enhance her presentations, delivering actionable insights with clarity. Trusted and influential, she is a sought-after voice in her field. Website: www.drdinamcmillan.com X address: @drdina1 TEDx talk: https://rumble.com/c/HeartAndMind/livestreams Heart & Mind show on Rumble: Heart & Mind with Dr. Dina McMillanhttps://rumble.com/c/HeartAndMind/livestreams Unmasking the Abuser Podcast (Apple): Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast Podcast - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasking-the-abuser-the-podcast/id1508988495_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

In the 22nd installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk about a therapeutic tone that is more helpful for working with men, and how the feminisation of the mental health field can alienate men. 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: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

Doug Novotny is a practicing Clinical Psychologist, with 25 years clinical experience and 14 years teaching and supervising therapists at all levels. He completed an interdisciplinary psychology PhD at the University of Chicago, and Internship at Harvard’s Cambridge Hospital. Specialty interests include family work with young children, and the interactions between clinical psychology and Culture. Other interests include the psychology of Natural Horsemanship, Improvisational Theater and the life-course of major individual philanthropists. He recently founded Your Positive Sum LLC to offer constructive solutions to “culture war” problems — problems that undermine psychology, education, and more generally corrode the values and civil society institutions upon which is built the Western model of freedom and human flourishing. _____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter