Topic: American Psychology Association

5 chapters across the catalog

Stern & Wrinkled
Episode 1557 1:41:02 - 1:44:44

1557: Stern & Wrinkled

Big Pharma, Financial Incentives for Gender Transition

The hosts claim that the pharmaceutical industry has a massive financial incentive to promote gender transitions, estimating each transition is worth over $7 million in lifetime revenue. They argue that organizations like the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics are influenced by "Big Pharma" interests. The segment links the rise of "trans Maoist" ideology to the isolation of children during COVID-19 lockdowns.

The Verger
Episode 1554 1:21:11 - 1:25:39

1554: The Verger

APA Guidelines, Therapist Pressures in Gender Transition

A practicing therapist provides an "insider" report on how the American Psychological Association (APA) uses "affirming care" guidelines to pressure clinicians into supporting gender transitions for minors. The therapist explains that deviating from these guidelines can lead to charges of incompetence or loss of state licensing. The APA is described as a lobbying group that maintains an artificial shortage of mental health professionals while embedding its "style" and ideology into the education system.

Under Salt
Episode 1501 2:56:15 - 2:59:59

1501: Under Salt

Election Anxiety and Mental Health Tips

The 2022 midterm elections are cited as a significant source of stress for two-thirds of American adults, according to the American Psychological Association. Symptoms of "election stress disorder" include tension, headaches, and "doom scrolling." Media outlets like the Today Show offer tips for coping, such as drinking water (H2O) and going for walks, to manage the psychological impact of the political cycle.

Vodka and Diamonds
Episode 1433 1:26:53 - 1:30:35

1433: Vodka and Diamonds

Mental Health Crisis, Stress in America Report

The American Psychological Association releases its most alarming "Stress in America" report in 15 years, citing the pandemic, inflation, and the war in Ukraine as primary stressors. The Department of Health and Human Services allocates $35 million for community mental health and suicide prevention to address the crisis.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 2:25:15 - 2:27:22

740: Losers to Lions

APA Mental Illness Classification, Religious Beliefs

A reported upcoming study by the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests that "strong and passionate belief in a deity" that impairs common sense decision-making may be classified as a mental illness. The hosts view this as a "fascist" move to allow the state to override personal and religious medical decisions.