Dr. Johann D'Souza gives an unfiltered take on the dangers of smartphones, social media, and video games, and how to protect your family from them.***Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in an enlightening conversation with Marlin Detweiler, a pioneer in classical Christian education.

Marlin shares his journey of founding the Geneva School, co-founding the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, and establishing Veritas Press, which has grown to become the largest classical school in the world through its innovative online classes.

Key Discussion Points:

• Marlin's involvement in classical Christian education since 1992, starting with reading the book "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning" and founding the Geneva School

• The impact of Veritas Press, which now serves over 10,000 students in 70 countries through live online classes taught by a world-class collection of teachers

• The connection between classical education and restoring hearts to Christ, helping children realize their God-given potential

• The three stages of classical education: grammar (K-6), dialectic or logic (junior high), and rhetoric (high school), and the importance of learning Latin

• Teaching children to think Christianly and develop a biblical worldview through age-appropriate exposure to challenging topics

• The potential for classical Christian education to overcome the deterioration of morality and biblical worldview in society, as outlined in the book "Battle for the American Mind"

• The entrepreneurial spirit behind the development of Veritas Press, combining educational expertise and business acumen

• The key moments in the growth of Veritas Press, including the creation of history and Bible cards, the omnibus curriculum, and the introduction of live online classes

• The vision for scaling classical Christian education by creating local communities for extracurricular activities and social connections

• The blessing and impact of classical Christian education in Marlin's life and the lives of countless students worldwide

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00:11 - Discussing Marlin's involvement in classical Christian education since 1992

02:12 - Highlighting the impact of Veritas Press and its live online classes serving over 10,000 students worldwide

02:40 - Exploring the connection between classical education and restoring hearts to Christ

04:24 - Explaining the three stages of classical education and the importance of learning Latin

08:43 - Examining how classical Christian education teaches children to think Christianly and develop a biblical worldview

10:04 - Discussing the potential for classical Christian education to overcome societal deterioration, as outlined in "Battle for the American Mind"

12:21 - Sharing how to follow Marlin's work and get involved with classical Christian education through Veritas Press

13:09 - Exploring the entrepreneurial spirit behind the development of Veritas Press

16:06 - Identifying the key moments in the growth of Veritas Press, including innovative curriculum and live online classes

19:36 - Discussing the entrepreneurial skills that led to the scaling of Veritas Press

20:55 - Envisioning the future

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Marlin Detweiler

Founder of Veritas Press and Pioneer in Classical Christian Education

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlin-detweiler-a789506/

#ClassicalChristianEducation #VeritasPress #RestoringHeartsToChrist #BattleForTheAmericanMind #EntrepreneurialSpirit #OnlineEducation #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. John Bishop, the executive director of Forge.

John shares his vision for fighting for the family by strategically emphasizing the role of men, addressing the crisis of masculinity, and providing practical guidance for raising faithful children in a culture that often undermines traditional values.

Key Discussion Points:

• The mission of Forge in fighting for the family with a strategic emphasis on men, addressing the crisis of masculinity and the importance of strengthening fathers

• The various initiatives of Forge, including small groups, intergenerational mentorship, large events, and the production of curriculum to support men, marriages, and families

• The genesis of Forge and John's personal conviction to lay down his profession in service to the family, recognizing the critical role of fathers in the faithfulness of the next generation

• The rapid growth and success of Forge in its first 15 months, supported by generous donors and the increasing revenue from the sale of premium content resources • The long-term vision of Forge to establish chapters in hundreds of cities worldwide, empowering fathers to lead their families into the TAU (Thriving, Apostolic, and Orthodox)

• Practical tips from the Fathers and Sons course, emphasizing the importance of fathers talking to their sons about sexuality and ushering them into a community of good men

• Insights from the Home Church and Patriarchs courses on passing the faith to future generations, highlighting the success of counter-cultural families living in community and the paradoxical importance of warmth and discipline • The detrimental effects of smartphones and social media on young girls and boys, and the urgent need for fathers to protect their children from the digital world

• The call for men to step up, be protectors, and lead their families in the face of a culture that often undermines traditional values and masculinity

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00:07 - Discussing the mission of Forge in fighting for the family with a strategic emphasis on men

01:45 - Exploring the various initiatives of Forge, including small groups, mentorship, events, and curriculum

08:26 - Reflecting on the genesis of Forge and John's personal conviction to serve the family

12:25 - Examining the rapid growth and success of Forge in its first 15 months

13:32 - Discussing the long-term vision of Forge to establish chapters in hundreds of cities worldwide

14:48 - Considering ways to 10x the growth of Forge through donations, talented people, and course participation

16:18 - Sharing practical tips from the Fathers and Sons course on talking to sons about sexuality and ushering them into a community of men

23:18 - Providing insights from the Home Church and Patriarchs courses on passing the faith to future generations

26:59 - Addressing the crisis of masculinity and the need for men to step up and lead their families

28:07 - Discussing the detrimental effects of smartphones and social media on young girls and boys

31:53 - Emphasizing the urgent call for fathers to protect their children, especially from the digital world

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. John Bishop

Executive Director of Forge

https://www.myforge.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bishop-ph-d-06b602162/

#FightingForTheFamily #CrisisOfMasculinity #FathersAndSons #PassingTheFaith #DigitalDestruction #ProtectingChildren #CounterCulturalFamilies #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #DrJohnBishop #forge

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a captivating conversation with Matt Pride, a US Army military officer and director of ROTC at the City College of New York.

Matt shares his profound insights on the essence of leadership, drawing from his military experience, Catholic faith, and intellectual journey.

Key Discussion Points:

• Matt's role as a military officer and director of ROTC at the City College of New York, serving the community that invested in him

• The challenges faced during combat deployments and the responsibility of being a leader in understanding what leadership truly means

• Matt's personal experience of a dangerous indirect fire situation and the selfless actions of his soldiers in administering life-saving care

• The profound impact of Matt's conversion to Catholicism in unlocking a comprehensive and integrated answer to the question of leadership

• The definition of leadership as a human act by which one exercises power provided by another to direct others to pursue a good esteemed by those united in common purpose, without regard for self

• The implications of understanding leadership as an act of love, willing the good of another for their sake, and elevating others into human excellence

• The importance of virtue, particularly the virtue of obedience, in the relationship between leader and follower

• The distinction between a good leader who moves others and a manager who merely produces, and the need for leadership to be grounded in moral virtue

• Matt's personal conversion story, the witness of his wife and other Catholics, and the resources that helped him embrace the Catholic faith

• The importance of intellectual formation and the virtue of study for a leader in guiding others to excellence

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00:07 - Discussing Matt's role as a military officer and director of ROTC at the City College of New York

01:26 - Exploring the challenges faced during combat deployments and the responsibility of being a leader

02:53 - Recounting a dangerous indirect fire situation and the selfless actions of Matt's soldiers

05:56 - Examining the question of what leadership is and the impact of Matt's conversion to Catholicism on his understanding

11:14 - Discussing the implications of understanding leadership as an act of love and willing the good of another

15:56 - Reflecting on the definition of leadership as bringing out the best in others for the good of the team

19:13 - Highlighting the distinction between the true good and the perceived or apparent good in leadership

22:34 - Presenting Matt's definition of leadership as a human act involving power, direction, and common purpose

25:39 - Sharing Matt's personal conversion story and the witness of his wife and other Catholics

29:53 - Discussing the resources and intellectual journey that helped Matt embrace the Catholic faith 33:23 - Emphasizing the importance of intellectual formation and the virtue of study for a leader

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Clinical Psychologist

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Matthew Pride

US Army Military Officer

Director of ROTC at the City College of New York

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pride-b1143613/

#IntellectualFormation #ConversionStory #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a captivating conversation with Peter Atkinson, the visionary founder and executive director of the Merry Beggars.

Peter shares his journey of creating a space for Catholic and Christian artists to produce original, beautiful, and heart-moving entertainment in a culture that is increasingly secular and less hospitable to people of faith.

Key Discussion Points:

• Peter's personal mission to pursue excellence in the arts while remaining faithful to his Catholic beliefs

• The challenges faced by Catholic and Christian artists in the entertainment industry and the need for a space where they can create without compromising their values

• The exponential growth and success of the Merry Beggars in producing over 5,000 pages of original scripted content and winning national awards

• The current projects of the Merry Beggars, including The Saints Adventures in Faith and Courage, and the vision for future projects such as biblical series and classic adaptations

• The importance of vision in leadership and how articulating a clear vision attracts exceptional talent and drives personal and professional growth

• The financial sustainability of the Merry Beggars through donor funding and the merger with Relevant Radio

• The role of Father Rocky Hoffman as a supportive boss and the importance of trust in building an independent vision within a larger organization

• The potential for the Merry Beggars to meet the growing need for Christian content in the entertainment industry and challenge the secular status quo

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00:05 - Discussing Peter's personal mission and the overlap between his professional and personal goals

03:17 - Exploring the challenges faced by Catholic and Christian artists in the entertainment industry

05:47 - Reflecting on the importance of community and the Eucharist in supporting Peter's faith journey

08:06 - Discussing Peter's experience of walking across America for the pro-life cause

09:35 - Examining the mission and audience of the Merry Beggars in providing entertainment for Catholic families

12:18 - Highlighting the success and exponential growth of the Merry Beggars in producing original content

14:50 - Discussing Peter's vision for the future of the Merry Beggars and the potential for expansion into animation and live-action production

19:22 - Reflecting on the importance of vision in leadership and the role of the team in fulfilling that vision

20:33 - Exploring the financial sustainability of the Merry Beggars through donor funding and the merger with Relevant Radio

24:55 - Discussing the importance of articulating a clear vision and reverse-engineering the steps to achieve it

28:27 - Examining the challenges and benefits of merging with Relevant Radio and the importance of a supportive boss

32:22 - Highlighting the passion and dedication of the Merry Beggars team in pursuing excellence in storytelling and beauty

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Peter Atkinson

Founder and Executive Director of the Merry Beggars

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercalvinatkinson/

#MerryBeggars #CatholicEntertainment #ChristianArtists #AudioDrama #VisionaryLeadership #BeautyInStorytelling #FaithAndArts #CatholicPodcasts #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brooke Joiner, the CEO of Catholic Owned. Brooke shares her journey of aligning her work with her Catholic faith, the mission of Catholic Owned in building a new Catholic economy, and the importance of making reparations for the blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Key Discussion Points:

• The mission of Catholic Owned in building a new Catholic economy by connecting Catholic businesses with Catholic consumers

• Brooke's personal journey of aligning her work with her Catholic faith and the decision to focus exclusively on serving Catholics

• The success of Catholic Owned in providing a platform for Catholic businesses and consumers to connect with trust and shared values

• The vetting process and founding pillars of Catholic Owned to ensure businesses align with the teachings of the Catholic Church

• The Five First Saturdays devotion and its role in making reparations for the blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary

• The surprising challenge of dealing with individuals who claim to be Catholic but are not in full communion with the Church

• Encouragement for Catholic business owners to persevere in running their companies according to their faith

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00:01 - Introduction and background on Brooke Joiner's role as CEO of Catholic Owned

00:11 - Discussing the mission of Catholic Owned in building a new Catholic economy

02:13 - Exploring Brooke's personal motivation for starting Catholic Owned and aligning her work with her faith

04:51 - Examining the success and positive impact of Catholic Owned on Catholic businesses and consumers

06:35 - Addressing the challenge of ensuring businesses in the directory align with traditional Catholic values

08:09 - Discussing the founding pillars and vetting process of Catholic Owned to maintain trust and authenticity

11:13 - Reflecting on Catholic Owned's mission to propagate devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

11:59 - Explaining the Five First Saturdays devotion and its role in making reparations for blasphemies against Mary

16:27 - Providing information on how businesses and consumers can join and access the Catholic Owned directory

17:24 - Discussing the surprising challenge of dealing with individuals who claim to be Catholic but are not in full communion

19:54 - Offering encouragement for Catholic business owners to persevere in running their companies according to their faith

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Brooke Joiner

CEO of Catholic Owned

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-joiner-catholicowned/

#CatholicOwned #CatholicEconomy #FaithAndWork #ImmaculateHeart #FiveFirstSaturdays #CatholicBusiness #TraditionalValues #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in an insightful conversation with Gabriel Omat, founder of Energetic Alignment Academy and AI Coachbox. Gabriel shares her deep authenticity, bridging technology and humanity, and utilizing AI to empower innovation and personal growth.

Key Discussion Points:

• The importance of authenticity in sales and marketing, seeing sales as service

•The exponential growth of AI and its potential to revolutionize the way we work and live

• Empowering workforce adoption of AI through literacy, governance, and decentralization

• Clever uses of AI for research, content creation, coding, and building apps

• Dr. Johann D'Souza's vision of forming a million loving families through AI-powered parenting skills practice

• The future of AI, concerns around safety and bias, and the need for virtuous leaders to guide innovation

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00:00 - Introduction and Gabriel's deep authenticity in sales and marketing

02:35 - Overcoming fear and surrounding yourself with authentic people

04:13 - The spiritual aspects of Gabriel's approach and bridging opposites

07:05 - Dr. Johann D' Souza's thoughts on the underestimated impact and importance of AI

10:51 - The potential future of AI, workforce displacement, and universal basic income

12:27 - Gabriel's clever uses of AI as a CEO, marketing expert, and coach

16:12 - Prompt hacks for getting tailored results and pushing back on assumptions

18:09 - Using AI for coding, building apps, and creating interactive lead magnets

23:45 - Refining AI outputs by having it judge and improve upon itself

26:05 - The future mainstreaming of AI and the need for safety considerations

31:11 - Dr. Johann D' Souza's vision of using AI to help form a million loving families

33:54 - Gamifying parenting skills practice and providing real-time support with AI

37:12 - The exciting yet uncertain future and empowering ourselves through AI

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Gabriel Omat

Founder of Energetic Alignment Academy and AI Coachbox

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-omat/

#AIAuthenticity #EmpoweringInnovation #SpiritualSales #PromptMastery #ParentingWithAI #LovingFamilies #AILiteracy #WorkforceAdoption #DrJohannDSouza #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #GabrielOmat #AICoachbox #energeticalignmentacademy

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Christopher Check, the president of Catholic Answers.

Christopher shares his vision for the organization, the importance of cultivating a strong team, and the challenges of spreading the Catholic faith in an increasingly dynamic and secular world.

Key Discussion Points: • The mission of Catholic Answers and its commitment to answering questions about the Catholic faith through various media platforms

• The role of the president in cultivating a fertile environment for the team's success and preserving the brand's joyful, charitable, and accessible approach

• The importance of building a strong, transparent, and fraternal executive team, as emphasized by Pat Lencioni's work

• The vision of Catholic Answers to be ubiquitous and accessible to everyone who has a question about the Catholic faith

• The challenge of making the rich and deep Catholic faith accessible to a less educated and more relativistic audience

• The importance of charity and love in engaging with those who hold different beliefs or worldviews

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00:00 - Introduction and background on Christopher Check's role as president of Catholic Answers

01:13 - Discussing the mission of Catholic Answers and its commitment to answering questions about the Catholic faith

02:01 - Exploring Christopher's role as president in cultivating a fertile environment for the team's success

03:56 - Examining the influence of Christopher's education at the Heights and his experience as a Marine in shaping his leadership style

06:00 - Discussing the best practices for spreading the message of Catholic Answers from a business perspective

07:56 - Reflecting on Christopher's journey to becoming president of Catholic Answers and the importance of virility and piety

11:18 - Exploring Christopher's vision for Catholic Answers during his tenure as president

13:33 - Addressing the challenge of making the rich and deep Catholic faith accessible to a less educated and more relativistic audience

15:56 - Discussing the areas of confusion or interest that surprise Christopher in his work at Catholic Answers

19:27 - Examining the qualities that make a successful apologist and the secret to the popularity of Catholic Answers' apologists

22:14 - Reflecting on the importance of leadership in building a strong team and overcoming adversity

22:48 - Sharing a striking example of overcoming adversity and the importance of daily personal conversion

25:49 - Discussing the practical challenges faced by Catholic Answers, including dynamic media platforms, team cohesion in a hybrid office environment, and communicating the transcendent nature of the Catholic Church.

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Christopher Check

President of Catholic Answers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-check-98b64099/

#CatholicAnswers #christophercheck #virtuousleadership #apologetics #faith #media #challenges #teamdynamics #personalgrowth #Catholicdoctrine #podcast #virtuousleaders #valuesfirstcollective #drjohanndsouza

In this inspiring episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Jason Evert, a world-renowned speaker who has dedicated the last 20 years to speaking to millions of people about the virtue of chastity.

Jason shares his insights on breaking free from pornography addiction, the importance of accountability and community support in the recovery process, and his mission to promote chastity and healthy relationships through digital evangelization.

Key Discussion Points:

• Jason's personal journey of overcoming pornography addiction and the recovery resources he recommends for those struggling

• The importance of accountability, community support, and addressing the deeper cravings that drive individuals to pornography

• The concept of interoceptive mindfulness and its effectiveness in managing cravings and anxiety, promoting mental health and personal growth

• Jason's time management strategies and the importance of prioritizing prayer, physical health, and family life

• The mission to rehabilitate the word "chastity" and promote it as a virtue that frees people to love authentically

• The need for more preemptive marriage preparation, starting from a young age, to foster healthy relationships

• Jason's entrepreneurial journey and the importance of delegating tasks to complement his strengths

• The role of spiritual warfare in fighting pornography addiction and the importance of not becoming obsessed with the demonic realm

• The three biggest problems in digital destruction: anxious moms, weak dads, and social isolation

• Advice for speakers and content creators on growing their audience and reaching more people with their message through digital evangelization and consistent, quality content

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00:01 - Introduction and discussion on Jason's optimism about breaking pornography addiction

06:33 - Exploring the technique of interoceptive mindfulness for managing cravings and anxiety

08:07 - Jason's time management strategies and the importance of prioritizing prayer, physical health, and family life

09:46 - The mission to rehabilitate the word "chastity" and promote healthy relationships

11:33 - Discussing the need for more preemptive marriage preparation, starting from a young age

13:24 - Advice for aspiring chastity speakers on how to get started and make an impact

14:31 - Jason's entrepreneurial journey and the importance of delegating tasks to complement his strengths

17:29 - Addressing the role of spiritual warfare in fighting pornography addiction

22:49 - Advice for speakers on helping families combat digital destruction and protect their children

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Jason Evert

Speaker and Author

Chastity Project

https://www.instagram.com/jasonevert

https://x.com/jasonevert

#pornographyaddiction #chastity #accountability #digitalevangelization #parenting #spiritualwarfare #mentalhealth #recoveryresources #communitysupport #personalgrowth #JasonEvert #DrJohannDSouza #VirtuousLeadersPodcast

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Roni Fouks, host of the Human Nature Show, to discuss the importance of strong men and women in society, the concept of toxic femininity, and the impact of parenting on child development.

Roni shares her insights on traditional values, the challenges of modern relationships, and her mission to bring common sense and truth to these critical topics.

Key Discussion Points:

• The importance of strong men in maintaining and building society, families, and relationships

• The role of strong husbands and fathers in providing stability and guidance

• The concept of toxic femininity and its manifestations in society and relationships

• The impact of unhealthy mothering on child development, including anxiety, depression, and social difficulties

• The importance of discipline and limits in parenting and the role of fathers in enforcing them

• The mission of the Human Nature Show to bring common sense and truth to modern issues

• The importance of traditional values and the pushback against woke agendas

• The role of psychology, biology, and mythology in understanding relationships

• The upcoming book on relationships and the roadmap to healthier partnerships

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00:00 - Introduction and background on Roni Fouks and the Human Nature Show

00:13 - Discussing the importance of strong men in society and families

02:25 - Exploring the role of strong husbands and the dynamics of healthy relationships

03:48 - Addressing the concept of toxic femininity and its impact on society

08:44 - Examining the effects of unhealthy mothering on child development

11:54 - Discussing the importance of discipline and the role of fathers in parenting

16:09 - Reflecting on the mission of the Human Nature Show and the importance of traditional values

18:35 - Exploring the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of relationships

19:52 - Discussing ways to amplify Roni's impact and share her message

20:28 - Introducing Roni's upcoming book on relationships and the roadmap to healthier partnerships

Resources and Links:

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Roni Fouks

Host of The Human Nature Show

https://www.instagram.com/ronifouks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronifouks/

https://www.youtube.com/@ronifouks

#StrongMen #ToxicFemininity #TraditionalValues #HealthyRelationships #DevouringMother #FatherlyDiscipline #CommonSense #HopefulMessage #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza