In this conversation, George sits down with James Esses - psychotherapist & founder of Just Therapy. The discussion revolves around the ideological influences in therapy, particularly gender & trans ideology & effects on mental health. He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced in his career, his experiences with cancellation, and the importance of free speech in addressing these issues. The discussion also covers the role of parents, the impact of activist organizations, and the consequences of medical transitioning for children. James emphasizes the need for open debate and the importance of understanding the realities of gender ideology in society.

Resources:

James on X: @JamesEsses

Find James' Private Practice here.

Find Just Therapy here.

Read more from James on substack, found here.

George on X: @GC_VOTValleys

George on Instagram: @voiceofthevalleys

Chapters:

00:00 James Esses Podcast Teaser

02:05 Introduction

07:39 Gender Ideology: What, How & Why.

15:53 Therapy - A Captured Profession

21:51 Horror Stories - Tavistock, Irreversible Medicalization & Grooming from "Charities"

26:59 Dealing with Post-transition Regret

30:57 The Importance of the Right to Speak Freely

37:53 Cowing to Ideologues - James' Removal From His Master's Study Program

47:42 What is "Conversion Therapy?"

49:57 Ideology as Law - The Criminalisation of Conversation as "Conversion Therapy"

53:22 "Gender Identity" = Personality?

54:40 What Does The Future Look Like?

01:01:56 Effects of Gender Ideology & "Affirmation" on Parents

01:08:17 Guidance for Concerned Parents

01:10:40 Concluding Remarks - Where You Can Find James!

01:12:54 Epilogue - A Spiritual Battle...