#362 - Ryan Rogers - Social Justice Ideology Fosters Mental Illness.

Ryan Rogers joins Something For Everybody this week. Ryan is a clinical mental health counseling intern. He is also author of The Woke Mind and host of the Reality Therapy podcast. In this conversation, Ryan and I explore the rise of activism in academia, the impact of social movements, and the implications of social justice ideology on mental health. We discuss the concept of privilege walks, the demonization of hard work, and the search for meaning and belonging among individuals, particularly young boys. The conversation also delves into the complexities of masculinity, the state of wokeness in society, and the controversial topic of gender affirming care. - Timestamps: 00:00 Overcoming Darkness 06:03 Understanding Mental Health 12:03 Navigating Modern Challenges 18:00 Wokeness in Therapy: A Critical Examination 30:28 The Rise of Activism in Academia 32:14 The Impact of Social Movements 34:21 Understanding Privilege Walks 36:25 The Demonization of Hard Work 38:08 The Search for Meaning and Belonging 40:16 Addressing the Crisis in Young Boys 44:34 The State of Wokeness in Society 47:27 The Controversy of Gender Affirming Care 50:54 The Role of Rational Compassion in Therapy 54:09 The Mental Health Implications of Social Justice Ideology 56:08 Microaggressions and Their Misinterpretations - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Ryan’s Links: Website: https://linktr.ee/ryanmrogers X: https://x.com/ryanMcRogers - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on March 31st, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPherson https://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ #360 - War, Morality, & American Values: Navigating Complex Realities - Jake Donnelly https://everybodyspod.com/donelly/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/