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Beth Maloney, author of Protecting Your Child from the Child Protection System, shows how innocent parents can handle wrongful accusations from the child protection system and reveals how a mere trip to the doctor can start a legal nightmare. In this episode, we discuss the alarming rise of child abuse pediatricians who can accuse parents of child abuse for seeking medical treatment for their children. We tackle how to handle unique parenting situations and provide valuable insights and practical advice for parents in a worst-case scenario.

Resources:

• Protecting Your Child from the Child Protection System by Beth Maloney
• Beth Maloney Website

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Drawing from his background in theatre and improv, Gabriel shares his insights into entering a child’s world through play. We discuss the difference between different styles of parenting, including peaceful and authoritative parenting, how to connect with neurodivergent children, and what you can do to become a better parent.

Timestamps (Generated by AI):

• 0:00 – Understanding and Connecting With Children’s Worlds
• 9:21 – Parenting Through Play and Setting Boundaries
• 22:25 – Rapport and Non-Judgment in Parenting
• 30:46 – Navigating Parenting in a Changing World
• 35:53 – Success Skills and Empowering the Next Generation
• 43:10 – Healing and Transformation in Families
• 59:04 – Parenting Challenges and Behavior Modification
• 1:07:25 – Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Resources:

• This Is Parenting by Gabriel Hannans
• Gabriel Hannans Website

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Joe Speredon speaks on the transformative power of men’s circles, and shares how he responded to a personal crisis by joining Sacred Sons, participating in a real-life fight club, and letting go of the masks men wear to embrace his authentic self. We discuss the unique challenges men face, how to set children up for success, and how to find a men’s group that is right for you. Listen to learn about the masculine.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Men’s Emotional Growth and Authenticity
• 14:12 – Masculine Health and Conscious Combat
• 31:36 – Masculinity and Awareness
• 39:47 – The Importance of Emotional Awareness
• 51:14 – Exploring Spirituality in Men’s Groups
• 1:02:12 – Embrace Yourself in Men’s Circles

Resources

• Joe Speredon Instagram
• Algiz Guard (Joe’s Men’s Group)
• Sacred Sons

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Jordan Arel discusses effective altruism, a movement that aims to do the most good for sentient beings using reason and evidence. Jordan and Brendon explore strategies EA uses to create social change such as recruiting from elite universities, earn to give, and a reason-based approach to action, and drawn lessons useful for any movement trying to do good in the world.

Timestamps:

• [0:02:17] How to Create the Most Good for Humanity
• [0:04:46] Recruiting, Community Building, and Curriculum
• [0:06:56] Rationality, Altruism, and the Method of Inquiry
• [0:11:29] Cost-Effectiveness, Quality Adjusted Life Years, and the ITN Framework
• [0:16:36] Personal Benefit and Effective Altruism
• [0:18:27] Altruism and the Effective Altruism Movement
• [0:20:49] Making the Effective Altruism Movement More Effective
• [0:25:09] Exploring Effective Recruitment Strategies for Intactivism
• [0:27:05] Recruiting High Value People for Effective Altruism
• [0:32:55] The Benefits of Earning and Donating Money to Activism
• [0:34:30] Creating a Culture of Effective Altruism
• [0:37:30] Handling Irrational Emotional Compulsions in Activism Movements
• [0:39:57] Getting Involved with Effective Altruism
• [0:41:20] An Introduction to Effective Altruism
• [0:43:17] Creating a Culture of Reading for Effective Altruism
• [0:51:13] Effective Altruism and Children’s Issues
• [0:52:58] Approaching Issues with Significant Opposition in Effective Altruism
• [0:55:30] Analyzing Risk and Reward for Effective Activism Strategies
• [0:59:25] Personalizing Effective Altruism Analysis
• [1:01:58] Maximizing Impact with Effective Altruism
• [1:12:10] Different Paths and Opportunities in Effective Altruism

Resources:

• Jordan Arel Website
• Effective Altruism Forum

EA Books:

• Doing Good Better by William MacAskill
• The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer
• The Precipice by Toby Ord

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James Lowen shares his journey into the Freedom movement in part two, discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and forced vaccination that prevents him from leaving his country. Brendon and James explore the emotional and relational fallout that occurred as a result of James’s shift in perspective and discuss how becoming a parent changed Brendon.

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Timestamps:

• [0:02:41] How James Investigated the Corrupt System
• [0:04:55] The Influence of Secret Societies on Politics
• [0:07:27] Exploring the Freedom Movement
• [0:09:28] The Impact of Sharing Intactivist Perspectives
• [0:13:29] The Bigger Picture Beyond Intactivism
• [0:15:48] The History of Modern Medicine
• [0:17:50] University Culture and Indoctrination
• [0:22:59] Activists’ Reactions to Reactions to Conspiracy Theories
• [0:26:50] The Co-Opting of the LGBTQ+ Movement and the Impact of the Pandemic
• [0:30:42] Conversation on Intellectual Disagreement and Relational Violence
• [0:33:21] The Impact of Unpopular Ideas on Relationships
• [0:35:02] Medical Tyranny and Vaccines
• [0:39:41] The Connection Between Circumcision and Vaccines
• [0:41:24] Activism and Fear of Losing Progress
• [0:44:47] Exploring the Impact of Transgenderism on Society
• [0:48:02] Genital Autonomy vs. Genital Integrity
• [0:54:30] The Process of Updating Perspectives and Information
• [0:56:10] Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Life Choices
• [1:01:16] Mask Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• [1:03:29] Finding Community During Conflict and Controversy
• [1:05:37] The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Detransition Stories
• [1:09:39] The Impact of Transgenderism on Children
• [1:11:58] The Impact of Censorship on Social Media Platforms
• [1:14:01] Power Struggles in Relationships
• [1:16:30] The Difference Between Pressure and Persuasion
• [1:19:15] How Becoming a Father Changed Brendon
• [1:22:49] Stress and Emotional Regulation
• [1:25:05] Parenting and Healing Through Connection
• [1:32:45] Parenting Responsibilities and Unexpected Joys
• [1:34:44] Conscious Parenting

Resources

• Follow James on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bonobo3D

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Photographer James Lowen discusses his journey documenting multiple social movements, including early gay rights and transgender activism, Intactivism, anti-lockdown protests, and the detrans movement. He shares insights into his process, the evolution of technology, and his personal growth as an artist.

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