James EssesJames Esses
Trish Wood is Critical
Warning - some explicit phrases used. Special guest from the UK — Important discussion with psychologist James Esses who was kicked out of a degree program for raising questions about “transing" kids. As a Co-founder of the Thoughtful...
2:06:16•17 Jun 2023
James Esses on Protecting Kids from Harmful Ideologies
Episode Overview
- Delves deep into the dangerous ideologies surrounding 'transing' kids and the sexualization of young children
- Challenges societal norms and prompts deep reflection on the impact of these ideologies
- Provides valuable insights and support for parents navigating this challenging landscape
- Explores the ethical and psychological implications of the extreme trans movement
- Prompts critical thinking and responsible action for children's well-being
“I know their parents struggling and they may well want to get a hold of you and maybe we should all talk about having a a big event somewhere for all the all of the um the heretics on this to to really that would really drive them crazy but we'd need armed guards wouldn't we all of us right we'd need i mean it would be uh this it would be i'm sure it'd be a lot of fun uh i'm sure it'd be a lot of fun uh i'm sure there'd be a lot of alcohol consumed it would be necessary i think”
When it comes to safeguarding our children, few topics are as contentious as the debate around 'transing' kids and the sexualization of school curricula. In this compelling episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with psychologist James Esses to tackle these issues head-on. James, who was controversially expelled from his degree program for questioning the current ideologies, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
As a co-founder of the Thoughtful Therapist and a child safeguarder, he’s on a mission to call out what he sees as harmful practices in education and psychology. Together, Trish and James scrutinize the explicit content being introduced to young children and question the motivations behind these educational materials. They don't shy away from discussing the ethical and psychological ramifications, urging parents and educators alike to think critically about the messages being sent to our youth.
If you're concerned about the well-being of children and the ideologies shaping their upbringing, this episode offers a thought-provoking and sometimes controversial perspective that demands attention.

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