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Ronald Goldman on Early Life Trauma and the Origins of American Violence

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In this episode, I talk to Ronald Goldman, Ph.D., director of the Early Trauma Prevention Center.

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During this episode, we talk about what causes early life trauma, the lasting impacts of childhood trauma and preventing adult social problems by confronting its origins in childhood.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • [00:56] Defining trauma
  • [02:03] The two types of trauma and their examples
  • [03:23] What causes overwhelming feelings
  • [05:58] Distinguishing between significant life events and trauma
  • [09:39] Lasting impacts of childhood trauma
  • [12:04] Noticing the change and effects of early life trauma in adult life
  • [14:03] What to tell someone if you notice the impact of trauma
  • [16:13] Determining whether early life events had effects on adult life. What to look for.
  • [21:31] Connection between childhood trauma and social problems in America.
  • [23:20] Understanding a child’s needs and meeting them.
  • [25:18] Comparing USA’s maternal leave policy to other European countries. What it means to a child.
  • [27:58] Origin of emotional behavior problems
  • [31:00] Breaking the cycle of trauma
  • [37:26] Changes during early life trauma.
  • [40:03] Creating connection and supporting a child during infancy.
  • [42:48] The existing social problems
  • [46:47] Is there really a relationship between early life trauma and adult social life problems?
  • [46:58] The research evidence of an existing relationship
  • [51:52] Ways to raise awareness
  • [52:44] Why are people less aware of the past research
  • [55:02] Why trauma has gone viral
  • [58:53] Natural conformity
  • [01:03:58] Technology and Social media vs. actual connection
  • [01:05:48] Creating the actual connection in a child
  • [01:06:32] Everything that’s wrong with corporal punishment
  • [01:11:52] The necessary changes needed and recommendations
  • [01:14:04] Important quotes
  • [01:14:28] The push to remove circumcision from Massachusetts’ Masshealth

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How To Win The Game of Intactivism

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This episode is a talk I gave to an online conference of Intactivists on May 30, 2020, based on my book The Intactivist Guidebook. It explores what will actually lead activist movements to victory.

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Georganne Chapin on How The Medical Machine Pushes Circumcision

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In this episode, I talk to Georganne Chapin, executive director of Intact America.

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During this episode, we talk about the new survey data which shows doctors are pushing circumcision more than ever. We also talk about the role of money in activism, the systemic aspects of the medical machine, and the  need for strategy to reach a social tipping point.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • [0:40] New news in the world of Intact America
  • [4:55] Discussion about the recent survey done by Intact America
  • [9:46] Reasons and the driving force behind circumcision
  • [11:54] Changes in the solicitation rates
  • [15:25] Conclusions and strategies drawn from the survey
  • [18:50] Talks about the upcoming survey to find out more on the topic
  • [19:20] Movement of circumcision practices to private institutions
  • [22:42] The process of developing a targeted strategy
  • [25:00] Georganne Chapin talks about her upcoming book ‘The Penis Business’
  • [29:15] Allocation of monetary resources within Intact America
  • [36:54] Path towards the ‘Tipping Point’
  • [43:00] Insurance companies and benefits
  • [47:34] Solicitation of racial groups
  • [54:00] Offences caused to people with regard to circumcision
  • [1:01:00] Tactics used by hospitals and individuals
  • [1:06:00] Forced retractions

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Brother K on the Spiritual Wound of Circumcision and Shocking Power of the Blood Stained Symbol

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In this episode, I talk to Brother K, founder of the intactivist protest organization Bloodstained Men and Their Friends.


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During this episode, we talk about the spiritual wound of circumcision, how to stage an effective protest, and how Brother K uses shock and symbols to awaken the public on this issue.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • [01:05] Brother K explains  Bloodstained Men And Their Friends
  • [03:00] Circumcision crisis and the situation in America
  • [06:00] The bloodstain symbol and why he picked it
  • [07:35] Circumcision as spiritual lessening and mutilation
  • [11:16] What’s behind the name Brother K?
  • [13:47] The truth about infant circumcision and his own circumcision
  • [16:40] The impacts of circumcision and why it breaks the maternal bond
  • [17:55] Spiritual crisis and struggling to heal after circumcision
  • [19:30] Why he changed his identity to Brother K
  • [23:00] Who men are reluctant to raise their voices against circumcision
  • [28:00] Providing solutions
  • [30:00] The best ways to make progress and successful protests
  • [35:50] Shocking revelations about the American crusade about circumcision in Africa.
  • [40:20] Building an effective protest from the bloodstain symbol to protests.
  • [44:00] First protests in San Francisco
  • [51:10] When their protests started attracting support from locals
  • [54:15] Maintaining the energy without burning out.
  • [55:10] Defining spiritual wound caused by circumcision
  • [01:00:15] How it feels to wear the bloodstain symbol

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Carter Steinhoff and His Mother Discuss Circumcision – Emotional Relationship Conversation

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In this episode, a mother and son discuss circumcision.

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Carter Steinhoff feels harmed by circumcision, reached out to me to facilitate a discussion between him and his mom, Tiphani. His mother recognizes the harm of circumcision and wants to find a way to create a safe relationship with her son.

This is an emotionally challenging discussion, but an important one.

In This Episode:

  • [00:44] Brendon thanks Carter and Mom for their bravery to have this conversation.
  • [01:56] Carter shares his initial feelings.
  • [05:50] Tiphani shares her initial feelings.
  • [09:00] Tiphani shares how she became confident to have this conversation with people.
  • [13:20] Regret parents and the need for healing resources for parents.
  • [15:05] Carter shares his feelings toward his parents and the series of events that led him to have those emotions.
  • [18:20] Carter on the impact circumcision has had on his life.
  • [26:19] Tiphani responds, validates Carter’s feelings, and shares her own.
  • [30:25] Carter on wanting others to acknowledge his experience and the impact of circumcision on sexuality.
  • [35:45] Carter and Tiphani on what they need from each other, and the only way to go forward.
  • [41:50] Tiphani and Carter clarify their needs.
  • [47:40] Carter on wanting his mom to work with him.
  • [52:17] The challenge of acknowledging love even when we feel suffering or harm.
  • [54:10] Carter on the changes he wants on the issue of circumcision and reasons he wants his mother involved in activism.
  • [01:01:20]  Carter thanks his mother for her willingness to have the conversation. Tiphani says she is proud of him.

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John Adkison on Fatherhood, Activism, and Genital Autonomy

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In this episode, John Adkinson shares his journey from learning about the issue of circumcision to becoming an activist against it. We also discuss the challenges of being a parent and an activist, the impact of this issue on men, and the biggest challenges facing activists.

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Topics Discussed in This Episode

  • [00:40] How John became interested in the issue of circumcision and his desire to be an activist.
  • [1:44] The information that made John rethink his stand on circumcision.
  • [2:20] Reasons why circumcision is practiced
  • [3:13] How people go from discovering an issue and taking action against it
  • [6:42] Gaps in circumcision activism and how John found out
  • [8:39] Why and how John decided to create a connection between different organizations
  • [9:13]  John’s work to support organizations
  • [10:26] John’s website and its role
  • [11:35] The desire to practice activism
  • [15:50] Opportunity to bring more people in
  • [16:30] Managing activism and parenting
  • [18:59] Psychological effect of a world that glorifies circumcision on intact kids
  • [20:46] The intent of activism
  • [22:26] The effect of cultural stress
  • [24:30] Focus of the activism
  • [27:10] Most common ways that the issue of circumcision impacts men
  • [32:00] The most significant need for men facing these issues and how they can be helped overcome them
  • [35:00] The most crucial issue touching on circumcision
  • [35:50] The biggest challenge facing circumcision and general cutting
  • [36:43] Growing and facing the challenges to overcome them
  • [37:20] The biggest opportunity to further address the issue around circumcision
  • [39:10] Actions to be taken on the issue
  • [40:00] Opportunity of connection that arises around issues of circumcision such as pain
  • [44:24] Parenting advice
  • [50:00] Identifying the difference between conflict and harassment or abuse

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Landmark Circumcision Legal Action Explored in First Episode of The Brendon Marotta Show

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In the first episode of The Brendon Marotta Show, we break news about a landmark circumcision lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics with Peter Adler one of the legal experts involved in the case.

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A major lawsuit was filed on February 5th, 2021 against the American Academy of Pediatrics and Princeton Medical Group alleging constructive and intentional fraud around a botched circumcision.

  • The AAP had a number of undisclosed biases, including a financial bias, and made false claims in their 1989 Report of the Task Force on Circumcision Guidance.
  • This Guidance induced the Plaintiffs to provide consent for circumcisions without all of the necessary medical facts and information to make an informed decision, which the AAP has a fiduciary obligation to provide.
  • The AAP owes a duty to the general public, including the Plaintiffs, to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when issuing reports, policy statements, and guidelines for medical care and procedures.

During the show, Peter announced they had filed this case the day we were recording! You can hear my surprise during the episode when he says it. I’d planned on launching this show at the end of the month, but given the timely nature of this content, we had to launch early.

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