Best Project SCars Project Podcasts (2025)

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The Rage of Man (Part 3 of 3): Self-Destruction: How Male Rage Harms Men 40:00

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"From suicides and mass incarceration to emotional isolation and early death—this episode is about the self-destruction at the heart of toxic masculinity. It’s about the boys who were never allowed to cry, who grew up into men who don’t know how to speak… until it’s too late. And it's about the world that tells them suffering in silence is strength…

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The Rage of Man (Part 2 of 3): The Fallout 20:00

3M ago20:00

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"This is Part 2 of our series on the Rage of Man: The Lie of Strength and the Price We All Pay. Last episode, we tore the mask off male rage—showing how society grooms men to suppress everything except anger. How the myth of the invulnerable man creates a pressure cooker of shame, loneliness, and violence. How patriarchal conditioning turns vulnera…

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The Rage of Man (Part 1 of 3): Toxic Masculinity and Male Rage 20:00

3M ago20:00

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"Toxic Masculinity and Male Rage" "What if I told you that the angriest man in the room might actually be the most hurt? What if I told you that the rage we see in men – the shouting, the slammed doors, the silent fuming – often hides years of pain and fear, locked behind a wall of forced stoicism? We live in a world that teaches boys to bury their…

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INTRO into The Project: The Truth About Being ‘Too Emotional’ 9:00

3M ago9:00

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Have you ever been told you’re too emotional? That your feelings are too intense, too disruptive, too much? In this powerful debut episode of The Not Viable Project, host Shannon explores the real meaning behind the phrase that has been used to silence women for generations. Drawing from personal experience, feminist theory, psychology, and raw sta…

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"When Mourning Becomes a Crime" 33:07

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"What if I told you that your uterus is now a crime scene? That the blood between your thighs could trigger a police investigation? That in the eyes of the state, your miscarriage isn’t a tragedy—it’s a homicide? What if I told you… that grieving the loss of your baby could land you in a prison cell longer than the person who killed my baby boy? Th…

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The Pause Before The Bloom 3:50

4M ago3:50

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Send us a text I'm in a season of deep transition—rebranding the podcast, growing my team, and navigating big changes at home and in my business. In this short episode, I share a heartfelt update about where I’m at, what’s coming, and why I’m taking a brief pause to return with more intention, creativity, and alignment. Thank you for being on this …

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"The Psychology of Blame: How History Trains Us to Punish Women for Surviving" 28:00

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"What if I told you… That blaming the victim isn’t just ignorance—it’s a design. What if I told you that for centuries, we haven’t just failed to protect women… We’ve trained entire societies to blame them. That in courtrooms, in headlines, in whispered conversations— We are reenacting witch trials with better lighting. And the only thing that’s ch…

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Astrology Meets Psychology - A conversation with Dr. Stacey Dicker 56:41

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of the transition to Delightfully Dharmic! Can Astrology Make Therapy Deeper? | Interview with Dr. Stacy Dicker, Author of Psychstrology In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Dicker—a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of Psychstrology—to explore how astrology can deepen self-awareness, su…

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"The Fear of Reality: How Victim Blaming Kills Community" 19:56

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"What if I told you… The real danger isn’t the violence—it’s what comes after. It’s the silence. The side-eyes. The friends who vanish. The family who turns cold. The whispers of “she should’ve known better.” What if I told you that every time someone says that, a piece of our humanity dies? This episode isn’t comfortable. It’s not easy. But it wil…

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Series 7, Episode 8: Morag Anderson 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Morag Anderson’s second chapbook, And I Will Make of You a Vowel Sound, won the Aryamati Poetry Pamphlet Prize and was described by TS Eliot Prize-winning poet Joelle Taylor as 'Delicate and furious, a haunting act of worship, of rebellion, and story. She was poet-in-residence for the 2024 Birnam Book Festival and for Dublin’s Creative Brain Week 2…

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Beauty From Ashes: Finding Strength in Scars with Danette Haag 57:49

5M ago57:49

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Send us a text What happens when your life changes in an instant—and your reflection no longer matches who you used to be? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Danette Burzlaff-Haag, a trauma survivor, award-winning speaker, RN, mindset coach, and the first severely scarred woman to win a state beauty pageant title as Mrs. Colorado 2021. At j…

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Series 7, Episode 7: Haeweon Yi 37:47

5M ago37:47

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Haeweon is a theatremaker, writer, and researcher from Korea, now based in the UK. As a co-artistic director of Blooming Ludus, she has been making diverse community-based theatre projects for climate justice and a sustainable future since 2015. Her current PhD research at the University of Manchester is on nurturing performance practice, “Theatre …

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New State, New Start: James’ Leap to Tennessee 45:46

5M ago45:46

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Send us a text Keilani and James dive into the chaos, comedy, and cross-country logistics of James’s big move to Tennessee. From last-minute packing disasters to U-Haul adventures and emotional goodbyes, nothing is off the table. The duo unpacks what it’s like to leave behind the known, take a leap of faith, and start fresh in the South. Buy Us a C…

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Series 7, Episode 6: Arti Prashar 43:54

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Arti’s inclusive creative practice champions diverse voices, and immersive sensory theatre practice for people living with dementia and learning disabled people. She has a strong commitment to collaborative theatre with values based on fundamental human rights. Arti stepped down as Spare Tyre's Artistic Director/CEO in August 2019 after inspiration…

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"How the Language of 'For the People' is Leading Western Societies into a New Form of Dictatorship" 30:40

5M ago30:40

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"What if I told you the greatest threat to democracy isn’t a dictator in uniform — It’s a movement that claims to be “for the people.” That freedom isn’t being stolen with guns — It’s being rewritten with buzzwords like “equity,” “safety,” and “inclusion.” That the West isn’t resisting tyranny — It’s becoming it. Because authoritarianism doesn’t al…

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Rooted in Wisdom: A Doctor's Journey into Holistic Healing 55:50

5M ago55:50

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Colantonio, a trailblazing integrative physician who blends the wisdom of folk medicine with the tools of modern science. From her early days in conventional medicine to her transformative shift into holistic healing, Dr. Colantonio shares how herbalism, mindfulness, and ke…

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"The Manosphere’s War on Women: Inside the Cult of Male Fragility" 27:20

5M ago27:20

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"What if I told you... That male fragility isn’t just about bruised egos — it’s become a political weapon. That when men feel lost in a changing world, some turn not to reflection — but to revenge. And that a growing movement online and offline now tells them exactly who to blame: women. What if I told you that “male victimhood” isn’t just a mindse…

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Series 7, Episode 5: John Dash 19:20

5M ago19:20

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"I volunteer with Cycling Club Hackney (CCH) My, now adult, children grew up riding and racing with the club and I have used a bike for transport all my adult life - and dabbled in a bit of cyclocross veterans racing. My main sport (for 40 years) has been unicycle hockey. During the week I work as a property management adviser for Quakers in Britai…

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Are You Ready To Lead? - PreLaunch 1:03

5M ago1:03

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Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about trust. Are You Ready to Lead? is the weekly podcast that sharpens leadership the hard way—through real stories, real failures, and field-proven lessons. Hosted by Robert Barba—a Marine veteran and corporate operator turned leadership coach—this show delivers one practical rule of leadership per episode. Eac…

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Sitting with Intention: Psychedelic Harm Reduction with the Zendo Project 29:03

5M ago29:03

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Send us a text Keilani sits down with Chelsea Rose Pires, MA, LMFT — a licensed therapist and founding director of Zendo Project — to explore the transformative power of trauma-informed care, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and holding space for healing in non-traditional settings. With warmth and deep insight, Chelsea shares her journey, the mission…

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Series 7, Episode 4: Mah Rana 34:35

6M ago34:35

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Mah is a practising artist, researcher and writer working in the fields of contemporary jewellery, well-making, creative health, creativity and dementia-care, and psychology. Mah's PhD at Birkbeck College is a qualitative psychology study exploring daughters’ lived experiences of dementia caregiving and crafting with mothers. She is a tutor (resear…

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“Bukele, Trump & Dutton: The Brothers in Arms” 34:18

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"What if I told you… that the detention centre’s you're cheering today are tomorrow’s blueprint for tyranny? What if I told you… that “criminal” has become the new “Jew”? That tattoos are the new yellow stars? That walls, wire, and propaganda are already doing their job—silencing, disappearing, and destroying human lives while good people look the …

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Trauma and Ecstasy: Healing the Hidden Wounds with Alex Abraham 54:37

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Send us a text In this moving conversation, Alex Abraham — author of Trauma and Ecstasy — shares his courageous journey of healing from childhood sexual trauma and chronic pain. After traditional medicine failed to explain his symptoms, Alex turned toward psychedelics as a tool for deep emotional and physical healing. Together, we explore: How hidd…

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“The Shadow of Power: Peter Dutton’s Australia and the American Blueprint” 35:55

6M ago35:55

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What If I Told You Australia’s Future Was Already Written — and It Looks Like Trump’s America? What if I told you the slogans you’re hearing aren’t about hope… They’re about control. What if I told you that behind Peter Dutton’s “tough leadership” is a blueprint older than he is — one designed to divide you, frighten you, and strip your rights away…

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Series 7, Episode 3: Tobias Tembo and Adam McGuigan 41:22

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Tobias Tembo is Provincial Youth Development Coordinator for Southern Province, Zambia. He is a visionary leader and co-founder of Barefeet Theatre, a dynamic organization empowering vulnerable youth through the arts. With a career spanning public sector management, civil society, and creative industries, Tobias has driven impactful initiatives in …

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Transitions of Life (and Tangents): One Final Studio Session 35:45

6M ago35:45

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Send us a text In this episode, James and Keilani set out to explore the topic of life transitions—but as usual, they take a few delightfully dysfunctional detours. With James preparing for a big move, the conversation turns into a mix of heartfelt reflections, last-minute chaos, and one final in-studio hang filled with laughs, love, and the kind o…

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"Trump Just Taxed Australia—and Dutton Is Selling You a Lie" Part 2 23:24

6M ago23:24

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Last time on We Are The Reckoning... "Trump hit Australia with a brutal new tariff—threatening our exports, our jobs, and our economy. But instead of uniting the country or offering real solutions, Peter Dutton used the crisis as campaign fuel, blaming Albanese and posturing like he could’ve stopped it. Spoiler alert: he couldn’t. Because Trump isn…

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"Trump Just Taxed Australia—and Dutton Is Selling You a Lie" Part 1 28:46

6M ago28:46

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"Trump just declared economic war—and Peter Dutton is using it as campaign material. While American tariffs threaten our industries, jobs, and economy, Dutton isn’t offering solutions—he’s pointing fingers. He says Albanese is weak, but let’s get real: the only thing weaker than this so-called “leadership” is pretending Trump would have spared us. …

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Series 7, Episode 2: Ayesha Chouglay 36:22

6M ago36:22

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Ayesha is a writer, artist and facilitator, and recently judged the Deaf and Disabled Writers Commissions for Spread the Word, alongside Joseph Rizzo Naudi, for the second year running. She was one of the commissioned writers for Nature Calling, a £2m National Landscapes art programme, creating poetry inspired by the Lincolnshire Wolds, whilst faci…

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“MAGA’s Playbook of Power: Martial Law, Propaganda, and the End of Democracy” 28:56

6M ago28:56

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"History is Repeating—And No One is Stopping It Hitler took 53 days to dismantle democracy. Trump has been in office for 56 days. You do the math. Military leaders are being replaced. Laws are being rewritten. Rights are being stripped away faster than we can count. And the question isn’t if he declares Martial Law—it’s when. This isn’t speculation…

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Confessions of a Cheater: Why Do People Cheat? 30:48

6M ago30:48

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Send us a text In this raw and redemptive episode of Keilani sits down with James for an unflinching conversation about a chapter of his past that changed everything: his infidelity. With Keilani’s signature blend of compassion and curiosity, the two dive deep into the emotional and psychological terrain of betrayal—what led James to cheat, how it …

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"The Epidemic of Male Loneliness: The Curse of Fragile Masculinity" 24:30

6M ago24:30

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"Men Are Lonely—But Instead of Listening, They’re Blaming Us. And We’re Done." They say men are in a loneliness epidemic. That they’re struggling, isolated, desperate for connection. And yet, when women try to help—when we talk about emotional intelligence, respect, and accountability—what do they do? They lash out. They blame us. They retreat into…

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Series 7, Episode 1: Daniel Regan Artist & Creative Health Consultant 36:02

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Daniel Regan is a visual artist & Creative Health Consultant working across the sector in the UK. For over 20 years his creative works have brokered dialogues around taboo topics such as mental health, grief, self injury, suicide and racism, through the lens of his intersectional identities as a queer and disabled person of Black and white mixed he…

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“Not Stoic. Just Scared: The Rise of the Emotionally Avoidant Male” 22:02

6M ago22:02

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“What if I told you stoicism has become the new armour for men who refuse to be known—but still expect to be worshipped? That it’s no longer a philosophy, but a brand? That some men have confused stillness with superiority, and in doing so, turned disconnection into a badge of honour? This isn’t strength. This is performance. This is propaganda. An…

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Scars That Speak: How Healing Actually Happens 2:25:03

6M ago2:25:03

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In this final episode of Season 2, we open up about the real, messy, and often misunderstood path to healing. This one isn’t about quick fixes or feel-good mantras—it’s about the slow, sacred work of re-membering ourselves after harm. We unpack how vulnerability isn’t just the beginning of healing—it is the healing. From physical rehab stories to d…

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Quieting the Storm Within with J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS 37:34

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Send us a text J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS, MA is an IFS therapist, educator, and former MAPS therapist specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With a background in mental health, integration work, and self-inquiry practices, she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to parts work. Ashley’s mission is to make IFS approachable a…

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“Welcome To Your Programming” 22:35

6M ago22:35

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"What if I told you political leaders aren’t leading anymore—they’re recruiting? That their language isn’t just persuasive—it’s cultish? What if I told you that what’s parading as patriotism is actually programming? That fear has been rebranded as safety, division repackaged as loyalty, and hate sold to us as common sense? This isn’t politics. This…

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“The Extinction Burst of the Patriarchy: The Last, Violent Thrash of a Dying System” 16:00

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"The Patriarchy Is Dying—And It’s Losing Its Mind Trying to Stop It" "Yes, The patriarchy is dying. And it’s not going quietly. From incel meltdowns to violent laws, from mass shootings to forced births—this isn’t chaos. It’s an extinction burst. The last, vicious gasp of a system that knows it’s losing.” They say power doesn’t go down without a fi…

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Mindscapes Unveiled: Dr. Amanda Downey on Psychedelic Therapy and Healing 55:51

7M ago55:51

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Send us a text Keilani interviews Dr. Amanda Downey, the Assistant Medical Director of UCSF’s Eating Disorder and Translational Psychedelic Research Programs, as well as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Dr. Downey shares her expert insights on the evolving role of psychedelic therapy in mental health, discussing groundbreaking r…

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"The Language of Control" 25:56

7M ago25:56

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"What if I told you they’ve been lying to you? That the so-called ‘war on men’ isn’t real—but the war on women is? That the crisis of male loneliness isn’t an accident—it’s a weapon? That right now, powerful forces are using language to rewrite reality, to strip away human rights, and to drag us toward an authoritarian nightmare? This isn’t paranoi…

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Unmasking Ourselves (Part 2): Being Human is the Assignment 1:50:33

7M ago1:50:33

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In this second part of our two-part conversation on vulnerability, we dig even deeper into what it means to live authentically in a world that encourages performance over presence. From comparison culture to the curated chaos of social media, we explore how our craving for connection is often blocked by the pressure to present a filtered version of…

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S3:E1 - Enneagram 101: Unlocking Personalities 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Send us a text Season 3 of Delightfully Dysfunctional kicks off with a deep dive into the Enneagram! Keilani puts James in the hot seat to uncover his personality type—will he be a bold Challenger, a deep-thinking Investigator, or something totally unexpected? We break down what the Enneagram reveals about relationships, self-awareness, and those d…

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"MAGA: The Cult That Will Burn Democracy to the Ground" 37:20

7M ago37:20

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They chant his name. They pledge their loyalty. They rewrite reality to fit his version of the truth. Sound familiar? Because history has seen this before—blind devotion, fanatic rhetoric, and the steady march toward authoritarianism, all wrapped in the illusion of patriotism. From Trump’s war on the media to Morrison’s Hillsong ties to Dutton’s cu…

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"Periods: The Natural Phenomenon That Still Terrifies Men" 22:00

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"Breaking News: Women Still Have Periods, and Men Still Don’t Get It!" "Oh no, ladies! Did you know your body does that thing every month that has literally sustained human life since the beginning of time? Scandalous! And guess what? Society still insists on treating it like some horrifying, shameful secret instead of basic biology. From overprice…

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"If It’s Not All Men, Why Is It All Women?" 11:17

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"If It’s Not All Men, Then Why Is It All Women Paying the Price?" "Ah yes, the classic “Not All Men” defence—a phrase so overused it might as well be a brand slogan at this point. We hear it every time a woman is assaulted, murdered, or stripped of her rights. Not all men! But funny how the same logic never applies when it’s women under attack. If …

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Unmasking Ourselves (Part 1): The Cost of Authenticity in a Filtered World 1:38:04

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In this first part of a two-part conversation, we dive into the complex and often exhausting reality of masking—the ways we suppress, alter, or conceal parts of ourselves to fit into societal norms, workplace expectations, or even family dynamics. From code-switching and performing neurotypical behaviors to minimizing our struggles for the comfort …

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"America’s War on Sanctuary Cities—And Why Australia Should Be Worried" 23:35

7M ago23:35

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"What if I told you the government is about to strip entire cities of funding—just to punish them for protecting human lives? This isn’t a dystopian novel. It’s real, it’s happening, and the fallout will be catastrophic. Who gets hurt the most? The vulnerable. Who benefits? The powerful. Let’s talk about the devastating consequences of the ‘No Bail…

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"Victorian Myths, Modern Misogyny: Why Men Still Fear Female Autonomy" 15:29

7M ago15:29

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"Did you know Victorian doctors thought female pleasure could cause insanity? Or that in 2025, men are still losing their minds over women having autonomy? The fight to control women’s bodies isn’t ancient history—it’s happening right now. From laws designed to strip us of our rights to men openly saying they prefer women ‘pure and untouched’ but s…

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"History Is a Lie: How the Past Is Being Rewritten to Control You" 9:40

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"BREAKING NEWS: Turns Out, History Isn’t Just a Bunch of Facts—It’s a Battlefield" "Ah, history. That nice, neutral, totally objective record of events, right? Wrong. According to E.H. Carr—and, well, reality—history isn’t just a list of dates and dead guys. It’s shaped, twisted, and rewritten by those in power to serve their own agenda. And guess …

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"The Traditional Family: A Manufactured Myth to Control Women" 26:10

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"The ‘Traditional Family’: A Sweet, Cozy Lie Built to Keep Women in Their Place" "Ah, the good old days—the 1950s dream, where men worked, women baked, and children smiled on cue. Except… that dream was a carefully crafted illusion, built not on love and stability, but on control. Turns out, women had been working and thriving long before some post…