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
99. Is Therapeutic Neutrality a Thing of the Past? with Christine Sefein and David Teachout
In my second returning guests group chat, I delve into the complex world of therapy with colleagues David Teachout and Christine Sefein. We explore the concept of therapeutic neutrality and its relev…
98. Trans to Detrans: A Graphic Novel Journey from Self-Hate to Self-Compassion, with Nicolas Blooms
In this episode, I sit down with Nicholas Blooms, a detransitioner, artist, and creator of a unique graphic novel. Nicholas shares his profound journey of detransitioning, delving into the spiritual …
97. Healthcare Ethics & Philosophy with Jennifer Lahl, Karen King, & Jake Wiskerchen
Today I welcome back former guests Jennifer Lahl, Karen King, and Jake Wiskerchen for a collegial group chat. We catch up on their latest projects, including Jennifer’s new documentary on detrans men…
96. From Cult to Gender Clinic: Misdiagnosis, Detransition & Healing — Layton, part 2
In part two of my conversation with Layton, she continues to share her journey of navigating the trauma of leaving a cult, bad therapy, the harmful effects of the trans medical industrial complex, an…
95. Transing the Gay Away? Cults, Actual Conversion Therapy, & Dissociation: part 1 with Layton
Today I’m excited to bring you part 1 of a fascinating conversation with Layton, a detransitioner who shares her journey of leaving a religious cult and the subsequent challenges she faced. We delve …
94. Conquering OCD & Behavioral Addiction: the Power of Mindset, with Dr. Johann D’Souza
In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of OCD and addiction with psychologist and podcast host, Dr. Johann D'Souza. We explore the concept of OCD as a form of behavioral addiction. Dr. D'…
93. "I Was a Drug Pusher": Sara Stockton Exposes Therapists’ Roles in the Gender Industry
Sara Stockton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, lecturer, researcher, and clinical supervisor of a psychotherapy practice in New York who has done a complete 180 on the subject of youth ge…
92. A Male Detransitioner Rediscovers His Faith: Austin Unbridled on Transformation and Spirituality
In this episode, I delve into the raw and revealing journey of Austin Unbridled, a 41-year-old who has navigated the turbulent waters of gender identity and spirituality. Austin's candid recount of t…
91. Helen Joyce Returns: Why Sex Matters in Life and Law
We’re kicking off the new year by welcoming back the guest featured on my most popular episode for a long overdue part two!
Following up on our prior conversation about the impact of conversion therap…
90. New Year’s Reflections: Lessons From A Year and a Half of Podcasting, and What’s Ahead for 2024
In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the past year and a half of podcasting and share some valuable insights and lessons I've learned along the way. With my fiancé by my side for moral supp…
89. A Christmas Song for Weary Hearts: Snow by Sleeping at Last
Merry Christmas!
No interview today. No monologue either. Just a simple, short and sweet song I wanted to give as a gift to anyone whose heart is hurting this holiday.
Why I'm sharing this song with y…
88. Puberty is a Human Right: Disorders of Sexual Development vs Puberty Blockers with James Linehan
“Intersex” is often considered part of the “LGBTQIA+” community. But how do people with this condition feel about their inclusion that category?
The more accurate and respectful term, “disorders of se…
87. Heather Heying on What Makes Us Human: Culture, Consciousness, Campfire, and Chesterton’s Fences
Today’s guest is very meaningful to me and probably requires no introduction. Dr. Heather Heying is the reason I know about detransitioners and am doing half the things I’m doing. An evolutionary bio…
86. Gender Clinics, Journalism, and “Conversion Therapy” Bans Around the World, with Bernard Lane
Today I’m joined by Bernard Lane, an independent Australian journalist who covers the international debate over youth gender medicine. We discussed the state of gender clinics and laws in Australia, …
85. Mass Delusional Psychosis: Dr. Mark McDonald on How Fear is Destroying America
Psychiatrist Mark McDonald coined the term "mass delusional psychosis" to describe the fear-driven response that swept the nation during the pandemic. In this episode, I interviewed him about the eve…
84. Leonard Sax, MD: How Sex Differences Impact Brains, Behaviors, and Child Development
The esteemed Dr. Leonard Sax joins us this week to share his expertise on how sex differences impact child-rearing, parenting, and education. We begin with a discussion of biological differences betw…
83. Autogynephilia: an Overlooked Source of Transgender Identification? With Phil Illy
On this podcast we often explore the gender crisis affecting today’s young and vulnerable people. Today we bring on a different perspective from Phil Illy, a man who self-identifies as autogynephilic…
82. Jamie Reed Confronts Gender Malpractice: on Courage, Whistleblowing, and Detrans Medical Records
Former Washington University Transgender Center intake coordinator Jamie Reed entered the spotlight in February when she blew the whistle on the harmful practices she witnessed during her time there.…
81. The State of Psychedelic Therapy in 2023: Karen King on Ketamine, MDMA, & Institutional Capture
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practitioner and clinical supervisor Karen King joined me to discuss the use of ketamine and MDMA in psychotherapy, as well as the infiltration of ideology into the fi…
80. From Shame to Resilience: Healing the Inner Child, with Kim O
Kim O, coach and founder of HeartWorkU, joins me today to share wisdom on compassion, healing, parts work, spirituality, resilience, and the Enneagram. We discuss her journey from 30 years as a hairs…