CTA Podcast
Critical Therapy Antidote was established in 2020 as a response to the rapid, uncontested and systemic encroachment of Critical Social Justice (CSJ) on the psychotherapy field. The purpose of its establishment was to provide a platform where those concerned about this ideological takeover can challenge these ideas in articles, share resources and find a network of likeminded professionals and laypersons. In March 2023, the CTA Podcast was launched by clinical psychologist, Jaco van Zyl, and marriage and family therapist, Christine Sefein-Wolk. The CTA Podcast aims to critically analyse the tenets of CSJ, to provide diverse alternatives to this ideology, and to reestablish the healing ethos of psychotherapy. Welcome to the CTA Podcast. We hope it will both stimulate and challenge you.
Episodes
61 episodes
The Data Doesn't Care: Dr. James Nuzzo on Woke Science, Health Equity & Academic Pressure
In this episode of the CTA Podcast, Dr. James Nuzzo joins Dr. Michael Olan for a wide-ranging conversation about science, politics, and the state of academia. Dr. Nuzzo—an exercise scientist and men's health researcher—shares how his work in st...
An Era of Identity Fusion | When People Become Their Groups w/ Anthony Rispo
Independent socio-cognitive scholar and host of @Discourse_Lab Anthony Rispo, joins CTA Co-Director, Michael Olan, to delve into the complexities of sociopolitical...
Whistleblower in Training | Saying “No” to Indoctrination in Therapy w/ Naomi Epps Best
"What they are modeling is an abuse of power" In this episode CTA Co-Directors Christine Sefein and Michael Olan sit down with Naomi Epps Best. Naomi shares her harrowing experience as a whistleblower during her time at Santa Clara University, ...
The Show is Cancelled | The "Woke" Take Over of Theater | w/ Director, Kevin Ray
The End of Art - CTA Co-Director, Christine Sefein Wolk, sits down with Director, Kevin Ray, to discuss the intersection of critical social justice and the arts, particularly focusing on the role of teaching artists. Kevin Ray is a New York Cit...
From Sci-Fi to AI | A New Age in Mental Health
Mental health is in the era of AI! In this episode of the CTA Podcast @michael63307 Dewan-Herrick, discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and m...
When A Professor and Student Agree Pt. 2 | The "Woke" Takeover of Therapy Training
This conversation is Part 2 in a greater dialogue between Leslie Elliot Boyce host of the @theradicalcenter and CTA's own, Christine Sefein Wolk - In this conversat...
When A Professor and A Student Agree Pt. 1 - The "Woke" Take Over of Therapy Training
This conversation is a Part 1 in a greater dialogue between Leslie Elliot Boyce host of the @theradicalcenter podcast and CTA's own, Christine Sefein Wolk - Hosted here by Dr. Michael Olan. Leslie and Christine recount their experiences in thei...
A Chord of Pain | with Male Suicide Researcher, Dr. Susie Bennett
On this episode of the CTA Podcast Dr. Susie Bennett, PhD sits down with Dr. Michael Olan, PsyD to discuss her research and insights on male suicide, exploring the cultural narratives that shape men's experiences and the emotional struggles the...
CTA Meets | TheTinMen
In this episode of the Critical Therapy Antidote (CTA) Podcast, Dr. Michael Olan sits down with George, founder of the "TheTinMen" (@TheTinMenBlog ) George discusses his journey into men's ...
Post-Feminism: Men Need Us to Listen | with Georgie Jarmolkiewicz
In this episode of the CTA Podcast, Michael and Christine talk with Disruptive Marketer, Georgie Jarmolkiewicz, who shares her personal transformation as a "radical feminist" to a disruptive marketer working in men's advocacy. The convers...
A Schism in Feminism: Surviving the Hounders | with Jenny Lindsay
In this commanding conversation, Jenny Lindsay, author of Hounded: Women, Harms and the Gender Wars, recalls her experience of being HOUNDED at the hands of an ideologically captured art scene. Jenny recounts the intrusion of the "Culture Wars"...
Escaping the Closet Behind the Closet | with Trans Widow, Ute Heggen
In this powerful conversation, Ute Heggen, author of In The Curated Woods: True Tales from a Grass Widow, shares her story as a trans widow — opening up about her marriage, family struggles, and the emotional impact of today's gender deba...
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Forcing Therapists to be "Woke" Activists | with Ryan Rogers
In this episode, Michael and Jaco speak with special guest, Ryan Rogers, author of The Woke Mind. They explore the ideological landscape of psychological education and counseling, and the increasing politicization of the field. Ryan describes h...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E6 - When Being A Parent Is No Longer Apparent
In this final installment of The Bad Therapy Series Christine, Jaco, and Michael conclude their examination of Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. What does real independence look like for our kids? At wha...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E5 - A Coddling Culture and A Challenge Free Therapy
In this episode Christine, Jaco, and Michael continue their examination of Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. Are we forgetting to adequately challenge our kids perceptions? Has a coddling culture run ram...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E4 - The "Surveylance" of Childhood Education
In this episode Christine, Jaco, and Michael continue their examination of Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. Why are we collecting mental health information from children in school? Can simply asking abo...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E3 - When the Student Body Keeps the Score
On this episode Christine, Jaco, and Michael continue their examination of Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. Here we delve into Chapters 5 & 6.Are we letting therapy culture run our schools? ...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E2
On this episode Christine, Jaco, and Michael continue their examination of Abigail Shrier's latest book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up.Can an increased focus on our emotions be a bad thing? Can affirming the personal narra...
The Bad Therapy Series | S3 E1
In this new season Christine, Jaco, and Michael introduce a new series of discussions based on Abigail Shrier's new book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. Many mental health professionals, parents, and concerned citizens have notice...
Psychological abuse in Woke counselling training | with Suzannah Alexander
Suzannah Alexander is a volunteer at the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR). In this episode Suzannah recounts her experiences as a student at the University of Tennessee's Clinical Mental Health Counsellor programme. She relates ...
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From malpractice to detransitioning | Camille Kiefel
Camille Kiefel is a 33-year old detransitioner from Oregon. She grew up as a sensitive child when she was warned against dangerous men, and when her childhood friend fell victim to assault at the hands of her own brother. From a very young age,...
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Parents who Survived the Gender Cult | Part 5 | Suzannah
"You have to get out of it sometimes. This is the fight of your life, yes. But it also cannot be everything" - SuzannahSuzannah tells the story of how two of her children, her eldest daugther and youngest son, got lured into the gender ...
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Parents who Survived the Gender Cult | Part 4 | Dee
"Learn as much as you can an listen to your gut. Don't be dissuaded by family members who challenge you." - DeeDee adopted both her daughters at only a few days old. Her eldest daughter had severe emotional and developmental challenges ...
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Parents who Survived the Gender Cult | Part 3 | Diana Forest
"Social transition is not a neutral act; once you know what that means, then you know what to do." - DianaDiana's daughter fell victim to the gender cult. She relates how her beautiful, intelligent 12-year old daughter found it difficul...
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Parents who Survived the Gender Cult | Part 2 | Charlotte
"That's what keeps the sadness and the grief and the depression at bay: by doing something" - CharlotteCharlotte is a mother whose son fell victim to gender ideology at college. She relates how her adopted son, who had neurodevelopmenta...
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