You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist
You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist intimately explores the human experience while critiquing the state of the counseling profession as it yields to cultural madness. Your host, Stephanie Winn, distills years of wisdom gained from her practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as she pivots away from treating patients, and toward the question of how to apply psychology to the novel dilemmas of the 21st century. What does ethical mental health care look like in a normless age, as our moral compasses spin in search of true north? How can therapists treat patients under pressure to affirm everything from the notion of gender identity to assisted suicide? Stephanie invites heretical, free-thinking guests from many walks of life, including current and former therapists, medical professionals, writers, researchers, and people with unique lived experience, such as detransitioners. Curious about many things, Stephanie’s interdisciplinary psychological lens investigates challenging social issues and inspires transformation in the self, relationships, and society. Pick up a torch to illuminate the dark night and join us on this journey through the inner wilderness.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 87 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
159. Detrans Grandma: Identity Crisis and Self Discovery After Postmenopausal Testosterone Use
In this episode, I sit down with Gina, an older detransitioner with a compelling story that spans decades. We delve into her journey, beginning with her childhood experiences of gender dysphoria in t…
158. Illness Identity and the Capture of Psychiatry with Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe, a child, adult, and forensic psychiatrist known for his critical stance on “gender-affirming care.” We delve into the complexities surrounding…
157. Anti-Feminist Therapy? Dr. Hannah Spier on How Ideals of Independence Fail Women in Practice
Dr. Hannah Spier, a psychiatrist from Zurich, Switzerland, calls herself an "anti-feminist psychiatrist.” We delve into the complexities of women's mental health, particularly how feminist ideologies…
156. Not Man Enough to Be a Woman: How William Allen Detransitioned After 30 Years
In this powerful episode, I speak with William Allen, a man who lived for 30 years as a “transgender woman” named Maggie before detransitioning between 2020-2023. William shares his remarkable life s…
155. The Wrong Kind of Student: Arnold Cantu on Academic Freedom and the Capture of Social Work
Today my guest is Arnold Cantu, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with experience in school social work, private practice, and community mental health. What made Arnold drop out o…
154. Uncomfortable Truths About “Trans”: A Conversation with Filmmaker Travis Brown
You may have recently seen episode 1 in the new docuseries "Uncomfortable Truths." Today I’m joined by its filmmaker, Travis Brown, who was drawn to investigate gender ideology after noticing many tr…
153. Understanding Identity and Personhood Through a Catholic Lens with Dr. Greg Bottaro
I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Greg Bottaro, a Catholic psychologist and founder of the Catholic Psych Institute. We delve into the complexities of identity, particularly in the context of …
152. The Catholic Blueprint of the Human Psyche with Dr. Gregory Bottaro
What does Catholic theology have to offer the field of counseling psychology? Catholic psychologist Dr. Greg Bottaro joins me to explore the concept of the "blueprint of the human being" according to…
151. Revisiting Race Relations: Letters in Black and White with Winkfield Twyman & Jennifer Richmond
The co-authors of "Letters in Black and White" found common ground in their frustration with America's polarized racial discourse. Our conversation explored provocative ideas like "Blackness as oppre…
150. When Treatment Worsens Trauma: Detransitioner Levi Hayes on Filing a Board Complaint
Levi Hayes is an artist and writer eight months into his deeply personal journey of detransitioning who recently decided to file a complaint against the therapist who “affirmed” his “gender identity”…
149. Sissy Hypnosis Pornography: What Parents of Boys Need to Know with Shane Cole
If you have a son, you need to be aware of the information in today’s episode.
When he was in sixth grade, Shane Cole discovered sissy hypnosis pornography. A secretive and shameful addiction to this …
148. Executive Orders Decoded: Attorney Glenna Goldis Explains Impacts on American Families
I met with Glenna Goldis, a New York-based lawyer with experience in government, fraud investigations, and domestic violence advocacy, to discuss the recent executive orders related to gender ideolog…
147. Supporting Wives and Girlfriends of Autogynephilic Men: Is Healthy Relating Possible?
Having previously run a support group for the wives and girlfriends of men with autogynephilia (AGP), Wildfire Whispers brings a unique perspective on the intersection of AGP and relationships. Are a…
146. Raising Young Renaissance Men: Maxim Smith on The Preparation, an Alternative to College
Many parents today are disillusioned with the options they see for their adolescents. College often appears to be little more than an expensive four-year summer camp that churns out indoctrinated rad…
145. Putting Children’s Needs Before Adults’ Desires with Katy Faust
In today's episode, I spoke with Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She's also the author of three books: "T…
144. Scapegoat or Sacrifice? Nina Paley Reframes Group Dynamics & Cancel Culture
I had a fascinating conversation with Nina Paley, an animator, director, artist, and co-host of Heterodorx podcast. While some may know her award-winning animated films like "Sita Sings the Blues" an…
143. How Harrison Tinsley Saved His Son: A Harrowing Battle with Gender Lunacy
When Harrison was 26 years old, he found out he was going to be a father. Although he hadn’t known his girlfriend for very long, the news filled him with joy, and the expectant parents began enthusia…
142. Year in Review: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Aspirations
*This episode was intended to be released on Monday, December 30, 2024. While the video version was released on YouTube on that date, apparently I forgot to complete the process of scheduling it to g…
141. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
A short and sweet message to wish you happy holidays. Listen to last year's episode 89. A Christmas Song for Weary Hearts: Snow by Sleeping at Last.
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140. Gender Dysphoria as a Mind-Body Problem: A Psychoanalytic Perspective with Jaco van Zyl
Many critical thinkers have rightfully wondered why gender dysphoria is treated in clinical settings any differently from anorexia, body integrity identity disorder, and other psychiatric ailments fe…