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In today's episode I speak to Buck Angel, a pioneer in the social and medical world when it comes to transition. Described as 'a guinea pig' of the medical field when he first chose to seek help for gender dysphoria, Buck has a long history of speaking up on the issues facing trans youth today. We discuss the current climate, social trends and today's lobotomy: medicalisation of children.

In this episode I speak with Ashley, a former far leftist who has changed her position in recent years. We talk about the reason she has made this change, her life experiences and more. What is feminism? How has it changed? Have we disappointed young women by normalising sex work and encouraging them to turn away from family life? All that and more in today's episode.

In this episode, a social commentator Marcus joins me to discuss gender ideology, woke culture and his own experience of the community and social media as a trans man who has been outspoken in his beliefs.

When was a the last time you checked the label on your shampoo to ensure there are no nasties in the ingredients? Do you usually check the ingredients of your organic lentil soup? Do you pay attention to what you put on your face; in your skincare and spf? I suspect a lot of people answered yes to these questions; however, what about checking the content of the dye used in your t-shirt? Our clothes continuously touch our skin, and sensitive areas around our body. We often spend 24/7 clothes in some form of fabric pressed against us; from lounge wear to intimates to dresses and socks, but we rarely pay attention to the ingredients and effects these can have on our health. In today's episode Jeff Garner; a pioneer in sustainable couture, celebrity designer and passionate activist tells us more about the choices we make and their impact.

On today's episode we tackle the reality of dating with our guest Ansa; an author a storyteller and an activist who has a lot to teach us about dating in the post-covid world. Have dating apps taught us to accept less? Are people made uncomfortable by high standards? Are we truly monogamous? What happens when a trail of condoms falls out of our pocket on the way back home?? All that and more in this episode.

On this episode we discuss the impact of influencer culture and content creation on our friendships, romantic life, and perspective on other creators. In interesting, in-depth look at how going from an audience member to a micro influencer has had a macro impact.

In today's episode, we take a look at a Doomsday cult, that was convinced a spaceship form another planet was on its way to take them away, before the inevitable end of life on Earth. How does this kind of belief impact a person, when time and time it fails to come true? A group of psychologists infiltrating the cult wanted to find out too...

This interview has been the singular most influential and outstanding achievement in my career and academic life so far. A discussion with an award winning psychologist which sheds light on the working of the brain, free will, consciousness and influence of behaviour. We discuss Richard's newest memoir; Thinking, which is now available to purchase using the links below: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-memoir-Richard-Nisbett/dp/0578854678/ref=asc Ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194242991272?chn=ps& Wob: https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/richard-e-nisbett/thinking/9780578854670?gclid=CjwKCAiAx8KQBhAGEiwAD3EiP84hxzhdg Google: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/12601828410963919854?q=thinking+memoir+richard+nisbett&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1324&bih=1042&sxsrf=APq-WBuGqhIAPQ7eI9uVBRE0tu4MDvm3cw:1645273813434&uact=5&oq=thinking+memoir+richard+nisbett&gs

In this episode, we dive into the Aberfan disaster of South Wales that shook England. In the months after, a Psychiatrist thought he could collect premonitions from those who sensed the tragedy long before it happened, and even children who predicted their own tragic death. His project came to a dark end, when his most trusted psychics predicted his own impending doom.

In this episode of the Psych Flow Podcast, we uncover the heritability and genetic link between IQ and possible mental illness. Is high IQ all it's cracked up to be? Does it exclusively come with a higher chance of success, income, better job prospects, or indeed, something much darker...?

In today's episode we briefly discuss the influence of the new face of beauty; introduced to the west with the rise of Instagram influencers and celebrities like Kim Kardashian. Discussing the early roots of colonial beauty, acceptance movements, filler stigma and what role we have to play in changing the beauty industry as single individuals.

In today's episode, we are completely unscripted! Discussing feminism, organized religion, spirituality, and the comeback of concepts such as manifestation and healing powers of crystals! With me today is my very special guest Aimee who has been a part of a very strict, almost cult-like organized religious group who managed to leave her religion and find her route through feminism, spirituality, and independence. TW: Brief mention of SA.