the radical center

Leslie Elliott Boyce
the radical center

This project began as a way to call out ideological bias in counselor education specifically (and in education more generally) and has expanded to an examination of many aspects of our contemporary culture. The ideology that calls itself "social justice" is an attempt to revolutionize and replace western values with a culture of envy, victimhood, and entitlement. As individuals, we can choose to accept this though we know it's wrong, for the sake of conflict avoidance- or we can take a stand. What kind of person makes each choice? How do we find the strength to resist groupthink?

  1. Chemtrails and Therapists Who Sleep with their Clients: Solid Ground #117

    11H AGO

    Chemtrails and Therapists Who Sleep with their Clients: Solid Ground #117

    Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Twitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknox Find more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she co-hosts. I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at kindsvatter.aaron@gmail.com_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    1h 5m
  2. It's All Women's Fault! It's All Men's Fault! Solid Ground #116 with Darleen Lev

    3D AGO

    It's All Women's Fault! It's All Men's Fault! Solid Ground #116 with Darleen Lev

    Here’s the link if you would like to check out my previous interview with Darleen Lev: https://youtu.be/lKDTBIXQoBs?si=WtMQ3sSgHz0AlrVJBorn in 1961 at the tail end of the baby boom, Darleen Lev experienced firsthand the seismic shifts from the so-called “patriarchy” as a child in the 60s, to the sanctioned hedonism encouraged by the sexual revolution as a teenager in the 70s, to the sexual panic wrought by the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and early 90s. After completing an MFA in fiction writing at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1994, Lev traveled to South Korea to teach English. Korea’s “patriarchal” culture filled Lev with nostalgia, and she began to question the feminist “choices” that had come to seem self-sabotaging. The concept of “choices” is a theme in Lev's recently completed novel, Sexodus, which explores the sexual politics that have pitted women against men. In May, her Substack, “Notes from the Under Dog L.’ will serialize an emerging non-fiction book of essays that reflect on what ‘patriarchy’ truly means, and how and why it’s up to women to bring our society “back to life.” The first essay, “A Requiem for the Patriarchy,” was published on Jotting in Purple (Substack) on January 5th, in addition to Lev’s own Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/jotpurple/p/5-january-2025?r=eo3qf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=emailJoin us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxDr Aaron Kindsvatter is a former professor of counselor education. Not long ago he left his tenured position to start a private practice in Burlington Vermont. He has been outspoken in sharing his experiences, insights, and analysis about the politicization of counselor education.I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at kindsvatter.aaron@gmail.com_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    1h 5m
  3. Dr Erec Smith on DEI: Race is a Distraction, Using Black Kids as Marxist Foot Soliders

    4D AGO

    Dr Erec Smith on DEI: Race is a Distraction, Using Black Kids as Marxist Foot Soliders

    In the 25th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk with former professor Dr. Erec Smith about his work in clarifying DEI and promoting civil discourse.Erec Smith is a former Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and a research fellow at the Cato Institute, where he does research in “Politics and Society.” He is also the co-founder of Free Black Thought, a website dedicated to highlighting viewpoint diversity within the African American population. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, Smith’s primary work focuses on the rhetorics of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy. Smith’s recent writings include several op-eds as well as his books, A Critique of Anti-Racism in Rhetoric and Composition: The Semblance of Empowerment (2020) and The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT (2022).Andrew Hartz, Ph.D. is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. To find a therapist, become a member, or learn about workshops through the Open Therapy Institute, go to: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    40 min
  4. Identity is Poison! And is "Cringe" is Baked into the Ego? Open Therapy Podcast

    APR 18

    Identity is Poison! And is "Cringe" is Baked into the Ego? Open Therapy Podcast

    In the 24th installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk about image-based objectification of the self, and how soc med harms relationships and mental health. Andrew Hartz, Ph.D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. To find a therapist, become a member, or learn about workshops through the Open Therapy Institute, go to: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    34 min
  5. Is MAGA a Cult? And to Criticize "the Left" Must We Also Criticize "the Right?" Solid Ground #115

    APR 17

    Is MAGA a Cult? And to Criticize "the Left" Must We Also Criticize "the Right?" Solid Ground #115

    Join us every Monday at 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern for the Solid Ground Live stream. Find us at Solidgroundsupport.comTwitter:@jleslieelliott@dissidentdelite@deborahknoxFind more from Christine at https://www.youtube.com/@ctapodcast which she co-hosts. Dr Aaron Kindsvatter is a former professor of counselor education. Not long ago he left his tenured position to start a private practice in Burlington Vermont. He has been outspoken in sharing his experiences, insights, and analysis about the politicization of counselor education.I you wish to contact him, Dr. Kindsvatter can be reached at kindsvatter.aaron@gmail.com_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    1h 3m

  6. APR 17

    Our Professions are at a Crossroads, with Social Worker John Paulson

    John Paulson is an Associate Professor of Social Work at a regional midwestern university and has taught for the past 10 years in both the undergraduate and graduate social work programs. John began teaching as an adjunct at a community college in 2004 and transitioned to teaching full time at that college in 2011 and did so for 4 years before accepting his current position. His twenty plus years of experience teaching in higher education has led to growing concerns about how we are educating and training helping professionals in the domains of social work, counseling, psychology and allied disciplines. In addition to his academic background, John is a clinical social worker who has provided a variety of psychotherapeutic services for individuals with psychiatric and substance use difficulties in multiple behavioral health and social service settings.  His areas of research and scholarship include mental health and addiction services, mindfulness and compassion-based interventions, dynamics impacting professionalism, gatekeeping, and clinical supervision for student trainees and early career clinicians, advocating for individuals in personal long-term recovery with histories of legal convictions entering training programs and obtaining employment and licensure in the helping professions, issues of spirituality in social work practice, and the microsociology of violence and the potential impact of martial arts study for deescalating and preventing conflict.In this interview John discusses his personal and professional perspectives and concerns on these issues. His views are his own and do not represent those of his department, institution, or any professional organization with which he is affiliated. _____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    1h 32m

  7. APR 15

    We Don't Apologize for Taking Our World Back, with Dr. Dina McMillan

    Dr. Dina McMillan is an internationally recognized social psychologist, educated at Stanford University. She has over 20 years of expertise in both community and professional program development, policy improvement and all levels of training. She specializes in domestic abuse and violence prevention and improved response, bias reduction, and gambling harm. Dr. McMillan excels at simplifying complex concepts and aligning programs with organizational and legislative goals. A globally recognized author, program architect, legal regulator, media-savvy presenter, and podcast host, Dr.McMillan’s influence spans diverse domains.As a leading communications expert, she has designed and delivered innovative programs for organizations like the Tennessee Coalition for Domestic Violence, Queensland Government, New South Wales Judicial Commission, and the European Conference on Domestic Violence. Her engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and keynote speeches  including a popular TEDx talk  captivate audiences of all sizes, from intimate groups to packed auditoriums.Dr. McMillan’s unique strength lies in bridging academic and legal complexities with practical, accessible solutions tailored to her audience’s needs. Her meticulously crafted reference materials enhance her presentations, delivering actionable insights with clarity. Trusted and influential, she is a sought-after voice in her field. Website: www.drdinamcmillan.com X address: @drdina1 TEDx talk: https://rumble.com/c/HeartAndMind/livestreams Heart & Mind show on Rumble: Heart & Mind with Dr. Dina McMillanhttps://rumble.com/c/HeartAndMind/livestreams Unmasking the Abuser Podcast (Apple): Unmasking the Abuser - The Podcast Podcast - Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasking-the-abuser-the-podcast/id1508988495_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    1h 23m
  8. The Feminisation of Therapy & Setting a Better Tone for Men: Open Therapy with Dr. Andrew Hartz

    APR 14

    The Feminisation of Therapy & Setting a Better Tone for Men: Open Therapy with Dr. Andrew Hartz

    In the 22nd installment of the Open Therapy Podcast series, Andrew and I talk about a therapeutic tone that is more helpful for working with men, and how the feminisation of the mental health field can alienate men. Andrew Hartz, Ph.D., is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute. To find a therapist, become a member, or learn about workshops through the Open Therapy Institute, go to: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org_____________________________________________________________________If you would like to contact me, my website is: https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I am on twitter @JLeslieElliott And if you appreciate this ongoing project and would like to support my continued work in this area you can chip in at any of the following (thank you very much!): https://www.paypal.me/jleslieelliott https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenterhttps://www.patreon.com/theradicalcenter

    57 min
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This project began as a way to call out ideological bias in counselor education specifically (and in education more generally) and has expanded to an examination of many aspects of our contemporary culture. The ideology that calls itself "social justice" is an attempt to revolutionize and replace western values with a culture of envy, victimhood, and entitlement. As individuals, we can choose to accept this though we know it's wrong, for the sake of conflict avoidance- or we can take a stand. What kind of person makes each choice? How do we find the strength to resist groupthink?

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  • Creator
    Leslie Elliott Boyce
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leslie Elliott Boyce
  • Show Website
    the radical center

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