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Are human rights a social construct? Professor Benjamin Gregg, author of Human Rights as Social Construction and Creating Human Nature: The Political Challenges of Genetic Engineering, argues they are, but thinking of human rights as a social construct strengthens them. In this in-person discussion, we explore how political communities can self-author human rights, whether or not human rights require cultural imperialism to impose, and the human rights questions raised by genetic engineering.

Resources:

• Human Rights as Social Construction by Benjamin Gregg
• Creating Human Nature: The Political Challenges of Genetic Engineering by Benjamin Gregg

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Attachment Parenting International (API) co-founders Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker discuss attachment parenting and their book Attached at the Heart: Eight Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children. We talk about parenting multiple children at the same time, finding support as parents, and how to ensure your children have stable connections. Plus, Brendon makes a personal announcement.

Resources:

• Attached at the Heart: Eight Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker
• Attachment Parenting International (API)

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Joshua Lisec is the ghostwriter of over 92 books. Under his own name, he has written So Good They Call You a Fake and the upcoming book Unhumans. In this episode, Joshua shares bold critiques of the publishing industry, fitness and diet propaganda, and communist revolutions. We talk about the challenges of nuance in marketing, finding your tribe through courage, and why Karl Marx was right (about some things).

After a Hasidic Jewish upbringing, Yochanan Lowen sued the Canadian government, arguing that his religious education failed to teach him basic information needed to succeed in the world. His story and lawsuit are profiled in the documentary I Want To Know. We talk about his journey, including the abuse he endured, the change he responded with, and how Yochanan is working to protect Jewish children.

Resources

• I Want To Know Documentary Film
• Lowen’s wife’s Patreon
• Follow Lowen on Clubhouse
• Ari Hershkowitz on Hasidic Jewish Change

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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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