Brendon Marotta Show

Recorded during the development of Children's Justice, in this episode I talk about the events that lead to Children's Justice,  my reasons for the book, and the process of writing the book.ResourcesChildren's JusticeChildren's Justice is out now. Get the book here:https://brendonmarotta.com/childrensjustice/Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

The story of the bestseller that didn't exist. Plus, how to speak genius into reality through magick.ResourcesVideo on I, Libertine: https://youtu.be/W7H5kFGEyUwChildren's JusticeThe Intactivist GuidebookSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

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Marilyn Milos, who is regarded as ‘The Mother of the Intactivist Movement,”  is merging her organization with Georganne Chapin's organization Intact America. Both experienced activists join us on this show to explore the history of the intactivist movement, all the way to the present. We talk about some challenges Intactivists are now facing and what the future might hold. If you are interested in Intactivism, this is a must-listen episode. Timestamps:[01:10] How Marilyn and Georgian met[18:06] Marilyn's thoughts about working with Georgianne[21:07] The merger: What does it mean and how did it come about [35:45] Developing a new strategy for the future after the merger[42:37] Social justices to complicity principle[48:50] The difference between professional and the grassroot organizations[54:20] Hiring process in the Intactivist organizations[1:01:50] Working with Intact America organization[1:03:05] The challenges in raising funds for the Intactivist organizations[1:08:16] The stigma around intactivist movements and how to handle it[1:11:35] Opening the doors for victims to come out and talk to each other[1:23:17] The true evil underlying the circumcision obsession[1:26:00] Will Intact America change its name after the merger?[1:28:28] Reach out to the Intact America organizationResourcesAmerican CircumcisionGenital Autonomy-America Merges with Intact AmericaIntact AmericaSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Hotep Jesus shares his book The Patriot Report: The Conspiracy of Money and War and explores how debt and money are used to control society. We also talk about frame control, homeschooling, and much much more.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[01:23] How wealthy and powerful people think about debt[02:38] How the people issuing dept can use it to gain power over different elements of society[07:04] What prevents kings from taking power from merchants[11:14] Why money men could not issue their currency and become their own bank[16:00] About Hotep Nation[19:00] The difference between trade-offs and cryptocurrency[27:00] The frame control[32:08] The meaning of grifters[37:35] Writing processes[44:16] The process of shifting the attention you get and re-inventing yourself[52:56] Methods of making the trade-offs in a way that benefit you more[57:56] How Hotep Nation tackles homeschooling[01:05:03] The book ‘Continuum Concept.'[01:08:16] Why military school?[01:01:33] The intention behind Brian's educational experiment[01:13:37] What is wrong with our society nowResourcesThe Patriot ReportRules of MasculinityThe GriftiesHotep NationHotep Nation YouTubeHotep DocumentaryHotep JesusHotep Jesus on TwitterSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Ideamarket allows you to invest cryptocurrency into ideas to solve the information problem we all face: How do you know who to trust and what to pay attention to? In this episode, Mike Elias and James Ellis from Ideamarket break down the future of trust online.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[01:22] What is the two-sentence elevator pitch for Idea Market?[04:26] How idea Market helps find the good in all the noise.[10:56] Proliferation of information[12:24] How crowdsourcing model works[18:08] Pumping and building an idea through a small vocal fanbase[23;43] Preventative measures against dominant media building and flooding ideas in the incumbent media.[26:52] Can you sell an idea on Idea Market?[28:18] Betting on a competing idea[32:35] How ideas are valued on idea Market[37:00] The metaphor of a fact[45:38] Facts are extremely deep assumptions[47:35] Managing the uncertainty[52:00] Using past experiences to make assumptions for the future.[53:50] Financial costs of buying into ideas on the platform[56:02] How to use the idea market platform[58:12] Advice to those who haven't joined crypto yet[1:01:38] Putting your money on Twitter personalities.[1:04:31] How to get in touch with Mike and James[1:06:47] Idea Market as an income streamResourcesIdeamarket websiteIdeakmarket user tutorialMike Elias on facts (Part 1, 2, 3)Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Announcing my next book. In this solo episode, I explain how I chose my next project, what I discovered creating it, and why it might be the boldest project yet.Previous Projects Mentioned:American CircumcisionThe Intactivist GuidebookSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

As a social media manager, Jesse Herman has gotten over 20 billion views for his clients. Now, Jesse is starting a crypto platform that allows users to stake crypto on creators and causes they want to support.We also talk about what polarizing characteristics make for a successful creator, how to handle toxic trolls, and why Jesse is focused on creating a "free money platform" rather than a free speech platform.P.S. I am on Jesse's new platform. Support me here.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[01:16] What Jesse Herman does[02:36] Content creation behind the scenes[04:06] Jesse's story. Where it all started[09:29] Growing Facebook pages for clients[16:31] Advice to creators trying to produce viral content[17:56] Process of hiring people[20:30] Platforms to scale your business[29:13] New finance app for social media platforms and how it works[37:21] How to start receiving donations for your organization[43:26] Customized social tokens[53:22] Letsgo.finance platform launch date[55:03] Monetization through donations[1:00:49] How to get people to adapt to a new platform[1:06:08] Charity sites vs. donations sites[1:13:22] Setting up a mini-mask wallet[1:19:02] Change in content creation over 15 years[1:26:35] Identifying creators that have huge potential[1:31:43] Taboo topics in crypto[1:37:49] Controversy and polarization sales[1:46:02] Platform moderation and the challenges social media companies face[1:52:20] Polarization on the social media platform[2:00:36] Social Media influence strategies[2:03:40] Why Jesse prefers free money to free speech platform[2:10:01] Building better or revolutionary systems?ResourcesLetsGo.Finance - Donate Crypto Through DeFi and NFTsHow To Join LetsGo.Finance:Get a MetaMask Wallet and add the browser extension.Go to app.letsgo.finance and sign up for an account, while logged into MetaMask.Support Brendon on LetsGo.Finance here:https://app.letsgo.finance/profile/bdmarottaSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Mystic Christian illustrator Owen Cyclops joins me to discuss internet ethnography and examine online culture. This is our longest episode yet, and also our deepest.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[02:30] What internet ethnography means[07:04] How the culture of the internet became a real life[16:10] The internet's social implications[32:04] Why institutions are losing people's trust[37:15] Creating a story on social media[48:00] Consuming social media information[52:55] How the internet flattens power and social status[57:32] Origin of the internet memes[01:00:10] Lack of positive repercussions on the internet[01:01:49] Online anonymous honesty[01:05:50] How the previous internet felt more private[01:07:24] Taking responsibility on social media posts[01:10:37] The superiority of the internet forums[01:14:51] Catering for the internet audience[01:17:22] Threading on forums[01:25:45] The need for niche spaces on social media[01:28:11] Meeting with someone online[01:30:10] Social Media and vlogging[01:40:20] Using pseudo accounts vs real identity online[01:44:00] Separating your real life from online life[01:47:07] Why do people go insane online[01:54:18] Keeping a balance between your image and what you post online[01:59:13] Coming back to center and becoming yourself again[02:04:11] Creating character social media accounts[02:15:50] Why do people make up posts on the internet[02:17:52] Pranking vs. Scam[02:20:20] Distinguishing between what's real and what's fake online[02:28:10] Social media moderation[02:53:05] Simulacra and Simulation[03:03:55] Standard definition of Postmodernism[03:09:00] Metanarratives of the future[03:13:45] Accepting that we're living in different realities[03:19:05] Constructing narratives through fiction[03:25:56] Being aware of one's metanarrative about you[03:28:17] Challenging people's metanarratives about others[03:33:49] Academics and science metanarratives[03:37:40] How humans are wired to view life[03:48:58] Connect with Owen Cyclops ResourcesOwen Cyclop's WebsiteOwen Cyclops on Twitter / InstagramThe Intactivist Guidebook by Brendon MarottaThe Art Of Getting Over by Stephen PowersGhosts of My Life: Writings on Depression, Hauntology and Lost Futures by Mark FisherThought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of "Brainwashing" in China by Robert Jay LiftonSimulacra and Simulation by Jean BaudrillardSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Stephanie Seneff shares how the common weedkiller glyphosate might be causing long-term serious health problems for Americans.Topics Discussed In This Episode[00:58] What is glyphosate and why is it a big deal?[04:10] Why the amount of glyphosate use in plants has been increased[07:15] How bad is glyphosate to our health?[12:50] Glyphosate and autism[17:00] Is there a way to measure glyphosate effects on the body?[21:29] Is glyphosate legal in other countries?[25:15] How consumers can push for change[26:22] Why are the food industries still using chemicals in food production[34:40] Why Sulphur is an important nutrient to the body[36:13] Symptoms of autistic mice[37:19] Are companies going to continue using glyphosate?[41:22] How can Americans opt-out of environmental glyphosate[44:45] Mislabeling in the chemical industry[46:19] What is the food industry trying to avoid by using glyphosate?[49:10] The US hitting rock bottom[51:59] Stephanie's final wordsResourcesStephanie Seneff's WebsiteToxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and the Environment by Stephanie SeneffSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

The moderator of r/Intactivism  on Reddit joins us for an in-depth discussion of social media activism. We talk about the incentives different social media platforms create and how their design changes the psychology of their users. We also talk about how to use internet memes to create laughter, change minds and build online communication.Topics Discussed In This Episode[01:18] Breaking down the Reddit social media platform[02:17] About the r/Intactivism subreddit[06:29] How r/Intactivism community is different from other intactivism groups on other social media platforms[09:53] The incentives on Reddit and how it has enabled thoughtful discussions[13:46] How to educate the population on Intactivism[15:54] The history of human rights[19:20] The problem with Twitter as a medium for long-form discussions[21:21] Deciding on where to spend your time on different Reddit communities[23:01] The generation of a meme and its advantages[28:58] Responses from the r/IntactivismMemes subreddit[29:30] Are there meme formats for Intactivism?[32:01] The role of memes in the discussion[39:29] Entertaining and putting on a show in the subreddit[42:16] Understanding the audience and how to reach them[42:50] What styles of humor does well on Reddit[47:55] Incentives for people doing activism and how to get people to change social media platforms[54:06] Memes and trolling on social media[01:05:10] Final thoughtsResourcesr/Intactivism/r/IntactivistMemes/Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher StoweReasons To Circumcise by Hugh DickmanSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Jay Mjinga is a Kenyan journalist working to end African circumcision. In this episode, we talk about how Western circumcision campaigns intersect with tribal conflict in Kenya. Jay shares how myths and misinformation about circumcision are worsening HIV,  used to support systemic racism, and contributing to forced circumcision hate crimes. If you want to understand the issue of circumcision in Africa, this is a must-listen episode.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:32] - How circumcision is viewed in Kenya[2:38] - How circumcision campaigns are being carried out in Africa[3:41] - Jay's personal circumcision story[6:20] - How circumcision campaigns lead to unsafe sex[7:19] - How Jay began to question circumcision[8:24] - Circumcision in Kenyan elections[9:49] - Forced circumcisions in Kenyan streets[11:18] - Pro-circumcision propaganda in Kenya[12:35] - Government backlash to Jay's activism[14:19] - How FGM is treated differently in Kenya[17:17] - Women's attitudes towards circumcision[18:15] - Sex before and after circumcision[19:54] - How Africans are enticed to get circumcised[23:26] - How tribal circumcision is performed[26:29] - Getting arrested for “anti-government propaganda” against circumcision[32:41] - Are government lies spreading HIV and AIDs?[33:30] - How COVID impacted Kenya[34:50] - The problem with Africans copying the West[37:45] - The relationship between American programs and local Kenyans[40:29] - Conflict between China and America for control of Africa[41:05] - How Americans can help end circumcision in Africa[46:39] - Plans for an anti-circumcision resource center[51:32] - The challenge of fundraising in Africa and Nigerian scam emails[56:26] - How Brendon perceives the circumcision issue in America[1:00:05] - How transgender people might change the issue of genital cutting[1:02:14] - Shame and talking about circumcision[1:04:46] - How circumcision propaganda get distorted in Africa[1:08:09] - How tribal conflict intersects with circumcision and Kenyan politics[1:11:04] - Brendon has a light bulb moment about Kenya politics [1:15:04] - The seriousness of Kenya elections[1:17:08] - Forced circumcisions as hate crimes[1:19:55] - Generational change and inter-tribal marriage[1:23:22] - How circumcision propaganda attacks poorer tribes and interracial marriage[1:29:30] - How America looks at Africa, and the 42 tribes of Kenya[1:33:26] - How money and power works in Kenyan politics[1:41:24] - “Most ideologies end up in the forest”[1:45:12] - How Americans can build trust in AfricaResources:Stop the Cut on FacebookSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Megan Russell, COO of Marotta Wealth Management (and my sister) discusses how your parenting can influence your child's future relationship to money. Megan shares experiences from her own parenting as we discuss our own beliefs surrounding money, how we can set ourselves up for financial success, and empowering our children to have healthy financial futures.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:19] How early you start setting up your children for financial success [2:52] Habits you can create with money that your children can emulate [6:45] How to give children the opportunity to make their own choices about money [9:38] How to help your children navigate through the challenging aspects of money [14:27] Handling your child's questions about making money [21:50] How to guide your kids to find a career they're interested in[23:29] How to support your kids in careers you may not understand [26:28] How to foster entrepreneurial skills in your child [30:00] Criticisms of the Millennial generation [31:20] How to handle changes in beliefs around money [34:21] What you can do to give your kids a good start with money[37:26] Easy things you can do to understand personal finance[39:17] How crypto-currencies can be a part of your savings plan [41:20] Where to put your money to save for your kids [44:08] How to support your children financially without spoiling them[49:20] Identifying and reframing your beliefs about money [56:09] How to not use money as a punishment Resources:Megan's BioMarotta Wealth Management Megan's articles on personal finance and wealth managementMarotta Wealth management videos, tutorials, and talks on YoutubeSeven Lessons School Teacher by John Taylor GattoMorningstar StudySubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Kerry McDonald talks about the massive growth of homeschooling and unschooling after the Covid-19 pandemic, and how you can start unschooling with your children. Kerry is a Senior Education Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom, and an adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[2:00] What is unschooling[4:30] What does unschooling and schooling look like in comparison to government schooling and how it's trying to be different[6:10] How Covid-19 has changed homeschooling and unschooling [11:03] How children learn and how parents can support and facilitate that learning [13:27] What misconceptions people who were brought up in the system have on homeschooling [18:03] How homeschooling has expanded in the past year[19:21] Kerry's experience and journey to homeschooling [25:57] The first steps to exploring your child's education in homeschooling[29:45] The process of finding the best option for your child [35:14] How to incorporate non-academic activities into your schooling [39:07] How to spark your child's interests [40:20] Stereotypes of homeschooling [42:44] The difference in outcome between homeschooling and public education[45:56] Navigating college and how to prepare your child for an unknown futureResources: Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom by Kerry McDonaldKerry McDonald BioSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Ari Hershkowitz talks about his journey and experiences in the Hasidic Jewish community explored in the Netflix documentary One of Us (2017). We discuss Ari's healing journey, return to the Hasidic community, and how the Jewish community is changing.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:00] What a Hasidic Jewish Community looks like [2:21] Ari's current stance in his community[4:47] Journey to change within the Hasidic community and the specific changes being made[6:26] The cause of these changes [7:31] Fears and control of information flow [8:27] Why New York is the home for a Hasidic Jewish community [10:00] Ari's Journey to questioning and leaving his community [14:51] Ari's involvement with the documentary crew and experience with film One of Us[16:34] Ari's experiences post leaving the community[18:51] School and education within the Hasidic Jewish community  [19:6] Best and worst of leaving [21:09] Ari's discoveries of other religions and experiences post leaving the community[23:40] Ari's return back to living with the community [25:27] Ari's hopeful changes for the community [28:02] Ari's journey to self-recovery and healing [29:44] Sexual abuse and how it's handled in the community [32:44] Footsteps and mental health organizations in the documentary “One of Us” and how to get involved [34:09] How the Hasidic Jewish community see other Jewish communities and perceive criticism from the outside[39:00] Criticism of circumcision and anti-semitism [41:44] Generational trauma and finding ways to have an understanding between outsiders and people within the community [45:11] Jewish Identity defined[47:51] Where Ari is today and his next steps moving forward  [48:55] Community and reaction to the Netflix Documentary Resources:One of Us (2017) on NetflixAri Hershkowitz WebsiteAri on Instagram / FacebookSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Garrett Dailey and I candidly explore numerous topics, including the cycles of generational wealth, civilizations and the potential origins for autism and neurodivergencies. Topics Discussed In This Episode:[2:03] How people's trauma creates their behavior, specifically from early childhood [9:22] Strauss-Howe generational theory[14:26] Story of the Buddha [19:28] Scott Adam's skill stack [22:20] Generalist vs. Specialists and applying new perspectives to old problems [30:25] Myers Briggs personality types [43:56] Neupro-atypical diagnoses [49:40] Solo hunting and patterns/characteristics of Autism Theory[53:05] The essence of quality Resources:Garrett  on TwitterGarrett's SubstackAion (Garrett's Company)Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Yolande Norris-Clark, freebirth educator and coach talks about family birth outside the system. Yolande shares her 20 years of wisdom and experience in natural home births. We discuss the importance of freebirth, the common misconceptions and how we can best provide a safe, natural environment for our newborns. Topics Discussed In This Episode:[2:43] Yolande's Journey to freebirthing [3:19] How to prepare for having a natural home birth[5:52] What does a healthy natural birth look like?[14:53] How to handle cultural stress as a free birther [20:57] Natural home births and how to best prepare [33:43] How we can let go and enjoy the full experience of natural child birth [43:26] Pre-birth steps within industrial hospital systems and the misconceptions of home birthing [48:47] Parenting and birthing in fear and the double standard between home birth vs. the industrial system [55:37] Working through psychological and social pressures against natural home births [1:02:30] Cutting the cord of the placenta [1:06:20] Anticipating home births and dealing with being in the moment[1:08:56] Handling placenta post-birth and using placenta as supplement capsules[1:21:52] Misconceptions of new born baby mucus Resources:Yolande's WebsiteYolande on InstagramYolande's LinktreeSponsor:ForegenSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Adam Fletcher talks about adultism, and the pervasive bias the society has towards adults over the needs of children.Adam Fletcher is the executive director of Youth and Educators Succeeding and the Free Child Institute. He is also the author of Facing Adultism. In this episode, we talk about how adulthood is socially constructed and give practical advice on what you can do to create greater engagement with your children.This is a big topic from which you will learn a completely different way of thinking about the social issue of how we treat children.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[00:58] Introducing guest and reviewing Facing Adultism book[02:52] Why adults should be the center of everything in the society[07:46] Things that children do are determined by their age[11:15] Danger of having responsibility without power in parenting[14:34] Adults sharing power and empowering kids[21:01] Linking your childhood experiences to address adultism[25:46] Contemporary vs. traditional adultism roles and responsibilities[30:33] Justifying adultism patterns based on the age of the child[34:43] Negative adultism that is embraced in the new generation[40:27] When does adultism occur?[45:02] How does adultism factor into infants and babies?[48:56] Impact of adultism on brain development[53:38] How to deconstruct social expectations and biases[58:00] Become the change you want to see in the society[1:00:02] Final words and contact informationResourcesYouth and Educators SucceedingFree Child InstituteFacing Adultism by Adam FletcherWhere Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Nick Duffell talks about the wounded leaders produced by the elite boarding school system and how their psychology has shaped the world. Nick also shares how leaders can change their psychology, integrate these experiences and better connect with the people they serve. Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:13] Nick's work in psychohistory and his interest in elite boarding schools[9:18] How elite boarding schools were intentionally designed [16:05] Historical transitions in British society and how it impacted elite systems [20:53] Questioning the foundation of privilege in elite systems [26:00] Nick's clinical work and the types of personalities in boarding school survivors [29:38] Strategic survival personality[33:36] Arbitrary roles within boarding school and societies [36:13] How shame in wounded leaders manifests into psychological projections on to others [40:47] Nature of the psyche in relationships [43:41] Behavior of leadership steaming from early childhood traumas and psychological projections and examples [52:56] How to heal as a boarding school survivor [1:03:45] Global effect of elite systems Resources:Nick's Website Nick's BooksLloyd DeMauseJohn Taylor GattoSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Anthony Migliorino, a coach on fatherhood and the founder of Peaceful Fathers, shares his insight on peaceful parenting. Peaceful Fathers focus on bringing up children peacefully, through positive parenting, which embraces hard work, improvement, dedication, and constant learning, rather than corporal punishment and abuse. He champions good fatherhood parenting aspects such as masculine self-development, peaceful parenting, and bonding with your children.During this episode, we talk about the impact of good parenting on general society's growth.In This Episode:[00:45] Origin of Peaceful Parenting concept.[03:44] Peaceful Parenting building journey.[06:18] Peaceful Parenting transformation steps, methods, and techniques employed.[07:53] Family development plan, a success factor to good fatherhood.[12:14] Steps that seem to help men more in becoming better fathers.[14:25] Common challenges that deter men from becoming good fathers.[19:48] The process of instituting masculinity elements in men.[24:03] Factors that contribute to a successful fatherhood transformation.[27:18] The disconnect between parenting, relationships, business, and money.[32:02] Authoritative parenting weaknesses.[34:30] Peaceful Parenting variations in different stages of child development.[37:48] Orientation of new members to Peaceful Parenting.[40:39] Common resistance to men who enroll to Peaceful Fathers[44:25] Peaceful Parenting as a hard work[52:43] Social conditioning that makes men poor fathers.[57:10] Recommendations and suggestions to men who want to become better fathers.[58:45] The one commitment that gives 80% results to good fatherhood.[01:01:09] Finding the right motivation groups for better fatherhood.ResourcesPeaceful FathersThe Fraternity of ExcellenceAnthony on Facebook / Instagram / TwitterHold On To Your KidsAnthony's Sister (Lactation Consultant)

Author and historian Lynn Hunt shares her work on the history of human rights. We talk about how the new technology of the novel led to the inspiration for humans rights, the failures of early human rights movements, and what lessons history can teach modern activists today. Topics Discussed In This Episode[1:14] Lynn's Book “Inventing Human Rights: A History” and the story behind her interest in Human Rights[2:47]  Is Human Rights an invention or a discovery?[4:49] Rights vs. Human rights and how the idea and discovery came about[8:00] The rights of “man” and the fight for equality [11:34] “The Novel” and the initial seed for human rights[18:28] The power of storytelling and lessons from novels creating empathy [23:16] Torture punishment and the present [29:00] Parallels from history and political reform[34:08]  Diversity in opinions on rights [38:15] The on going expansion of human rights and what modern activists can learn from history[41:28] Solving the problem of differences from a story-telling level and the push back on human rights[49:26] Authoritarianism and participatory governments  [50:11] Past Revolutions based in equality and the progression to today [55:56] The perceived failures in comparison to the aspirations of the human rights movement Resources: Inventing Human Rights: A History by Lynn HuntSubscribe and support the show directly:http://brendonmarotta.com/show

Darcia Narvaez shares her research on neurobiology and the development of human morality, along with practical tips to create what she calls an Evolved Nest or way of raising human beings that is natural and loving. Topics Discussed In This Episode [0:57] Daricia Narvaez's Book on human development “Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality”[02:07] Early childhood experiences and inter-generational effects [03:45] How early life experiences set us up for our “blueprint” life path and how adult healing can potentially change it[07:01] The “Evolved Nest” and how to create it. [09:00] Brain development and the link to breast-feeding [13:50] How to create the individual elements of the evolved nest [16:03] Socializing children [17:24] The stages of childhood and their needs at each stage of the nest[21:30] Finding and building extended family and other communities to socialize your children[24:14] Human evolution and where we are now[28:38] Indigenous societies and what we can learn from them [31:40] Healing practices, rituals and stories in indigenous communities [37:18]  Right and left brain development and how intellectual pressures early on can be harmful [39:41] Trying to be more connected in an academic world [41:30] Reconditioning your past [42:15] Conditional behaviors and how to change them Resources:Darcia Narvaez WebsiteNeurobiology and the Development of Human Morality, Evolution, Culture and Wisdom by Darcia Narvaez The Evolved Nest WebsiteSubscribe and support the show directly:http://brendonmarotta.com/show

This special audio presentation features top voices against circumcision: Peter Adler, Brother K, Ronald Goldman, Georganne Chapin, John Adkison, and Anthony Losquadro.These guests explore the same five questions around the importance of the issue of circumcision, challenges facing their movement, and actions you can take to make a difference.Episode Chapters:[0:28] Guest intros[2:08] Feature presentation begins-----Five Questions:[2:29] Why is the issue of circumcision important?[6:33] What is the biggest challenge facing people on this issue?[11:49] How do we need to grow or change to meet that challenge?[17:01] What is the biggest opportunity we have to gain by facing this issue?[23:10] Do we have anything to gain personally by facing this issue? (Follow-up)[27:20] What action should people take?[31:10] Shameless plugs----[33:05] OutroFeaturing:Peter AdlerBrother KJohn AdkisonRonald GoldmanGeorganne ChapinAnthony LosquadroSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

The most talented healer I know joins the show: my wife, Kristeena Marotta. During this episode, we talk about the process and methods of healing as well as our own personal journey through healing work. Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:26] What is healing?[3:44] The unconscious mind [6:05] What is the process of healing?[8:06] Handling objections and resistance to healing work[9:18] Creating your own internal reality based off of previous experiences [11:27] ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience)[16:23] Blockages to healing and how to work around them[23:22] Misconceptions about healing work[28:09] Kristeena's journey to healing [35:03] Completion Process and method by Teal Swan[39:50] The first steps to feeling free, when someones ready to change and the method to use[44:53] The next steps to start your healing journey and making a commitment[50:08] What you can change on your healing process[50:46] Parts Integration [52:32] Brendon's healing and Teal Swan event experience[59:02] How to talk about healing with someone you know that needs it [1:02:04] How does the opposite of healing happen? Why is healing needed in the first place for so many people?[1:04:52] Resources from Kristeena and how to get started on healing modalities Resources:Kristeena Marotta WebsiteCompletion Process by Teal SwanIntactivist GuidebookACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) TestParts IntegrationSubscribe for bonus material and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

Anthony Losquadro, the founder of Intaction, shares his lobbying efforts to disrupt the economic incentives for circumcision and original research he has done into the selling of infant foreskins.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[1:00] Anthony's projects and Intaction[7:45] How Anthony re-strategized through the COVID-19 pandemic[9:40] Anthony's strategy for legislative change at the state level[16:14] Persuading sympathetic lawmakers to take the next step[21:20] Proposal to prevent Medicaid from paying for circumcision[28:32] Removing economic incentives for circumcision[32:00] Countering the spending power of the medical lobby[34:30] The best time to fight legislation[38:17] The battle to ban Mogen clamps[40:30] Buying and selling of foreskins [45:33] Information disclosed to parents about foreskin sales[49:10] Who is buying foreskins (and why)[52:50] The lack of whistleblowers speaking out against foreskin trade[54:40] Doctors are commission-based salesman of circumcision who target low income parents[56:05] How to conduct your own research on the foreskin industry[57:30] Overview of Anthony's other projectsResources:Intaction WebsiteIntaction on Facebook /  Twitter /  InstagramHealth Equality CampaignCircumcision in America: Are baby boys' foreskins for sale?FOIA in California GuidelinesNorth Carolina Concerned Citizens PetitionNorth Carolina Medicaid Action Lobbying EffortAmerican Circumcision DocumentarySubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In this episode, I talk to two members of Foregen, an organization dedicated to regenerating the human foreskin. Tyler Drzod, Chief Operation Officer, and Eric Cunningham, Chief Science Officer, give an in-depth explanation of the science of regeneration, the structure of Foregen, and the possibilities for the future.Topics discussed in this episode: [1:03] Explaining Foregen to new people[2:15] How does Foregen plan to regenerate the human foreskin? [5:50] How Foregen acquires foreskin scaffolding and foreskin they can de cellularize[7:45] Attaching the foreskin scaffolding to a human being[9:45] What kind of experimentation is needed?[11:10] Previous reconstruction of the entire penile shaft[12:25] Previous breakthroughs in regeneration technology[14:20] Who are the experts at Foregen?[19:50] What is the financial/business structure of Foregen?[24:25] How much money will it take to achieve the goals of Foregen?[26:00] Who funds Foregen? What are the motivations of backers?[27:45] Why large biotech and medical companies avoid moving into the foreskin regeneration space despite clear market interest. [28:35] The advantage Foregen has over other companies[30:20] How Foregen brings in scientific experts[32:00] Does Foregen have a political stance on the issue of circumcision? [33:50] Why more research is needed on the nerve endings of the foreskin[35:00] Foregen's plans to conduct research [37:30] How new technology can facilitate better  studies on the foreskin[39:15] The phantom limb phenomenon in circumcised men [40:45] The technology exists to bring full function and feeling to somebody with damaged genitals [41:10] How to support Foregen's work Resources: Foregen's WebsiteForegen on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkdenForegen SubredditResearch:View the full scientific research  mentioned on my website here:https://brendonmarotta.com/8090/foregen-and-regeneration/(They mentioned so much research,  I literally ran out of characters when I adding it to the show notes. Just click the link above and scroll down to view it.)Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/ 

In this episode, I talk to Ronald Goldman, Ph.D., director of the Early Trauma Prevention Center. During this episode, we talk about what causes early life trauma, the lasting impacts of childhood trauma, and preventing adult social problems by confronting its origins in childhood.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[00:56] Defining trauma[02:03] The two types of trauma and their examples[03:23] What causes overwhelming feelings[05:58] Distinguishing between significant life events and trauma[09:39] Lasting impacts of childhood trauma[12:04] Noticing the change and effects of early life trauma in adult life  [14:03] What to tell someone if you notice the impact of trauma[16:13] Determining whether early life events had effects on adult life. What to look for.[21:31] Connection between childhood trauma and social problems in America.[23:20] Understanding a child's needs and meeting them.[25:18] Comparing USA's maternal leave policy to other European countries. What it means to a child.[27:58] Origin of emotional behavior problems[31:00] Breaking the cycle of trauma[37:26] Changes during early life trauma.[40:03] Creating connection and supporting a child during infancy.[42:48] The existing social problems[46:47] Is there really a relationship between early life trauma and adult social life problems?[46:58] The research evidence of an existing relationship[51:52] Ways to raise awareness[52:44] Why are people less aware of the past research[55:02] Why trauma has gone viral[58:53] Natural conformity[01:03:58] Technology and Social media vs. actual connection[01:05:48] Creating the actual connection in a child[01:06:32] Everything that's wrong with corporal punishment[01:11:52] The necessary changes needed and recommendations[01:14:04] Important quotes[01:14:28] The push to remove circumcision from Massachusetts' MasshealthResourcesRonald Goldman WebsiteCircumcision, The Hidden Trauma: How an American Cultural Practice Affects Infants and Ultimately Us AllQuestioning Circumcision: A Jewish PerspectiveThe Continuum Concept by Jean LiedloffSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

This episode is a talk Brendon Marotta gave to an online conference of Intactivists on May 30, 2020 based on his book The Intactivist Guidebook. It explores what will actually lead activist movements to victory.The Intactivist GuidebookAmazonGumroadBarnes & NoblesVideo version of the talk: VimeoYouTubeSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In this episode, I talk to Georganne Chapin, executive director of Intact America.During this episode, we talk about the new survey data which shows doctors are pushing circumcision more than ever. We also talk about the role of money in activism, the systemic aspects of the medical machine, and the  need for strategy to reach a social tipping point. Topics discussed in this episode:[0:40] New news in the world of Intact America[4:55] Discussion about the recent survey done by Intact America[9:46] Reasons and the driving force behind circumcision [11:54] Changes in the solicitation rates[15:25] Conclusions and strategies drawn from the survey[18:50] Talks about the upcoming survey to find out more on the topic[19:20] Movement of circumcision practices to private institutions [22:42] The process of developing a targeted strategy [25:00] Georganne Chapin talks about her upcoming book ‘The Penis Business'[29:15] Allocation of monetary resources within Intact America[36:54] Path towards the ‘Tipping Point'[43:00] Insurance companies and benefits[47:34] Solicitation of racial groups [54:00] Offences caused to people with regard to circumcision [1:01:00] Tactics used by hospitals and individuals[1:06:00] Forced retractions Resources:Press Release: Having a Baby Boy? Get Ready for the Circumcision Sellers!Intact America WebsiteIA on Facebook / Twitter /  InstagramCircumcisionDebate.orgSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In this episode, I talk to Brother K, founder of the intactivist protest organization, Bloodstained Men and Their Friends.During this episode, we talk about the spiritual wound of circumcision, how to stage an effective protest, and how Brother K uses shock and symbols to awaken the public on this issue.Topics Discussed In This Episode:[01:05] Brother K explains  Bloodstained Men And Their Friends[03:00] Circumcision crisis and the situation in America[06:00] The bloodstain symbol and why he picked it[07:35] Circumcision as spiritual lessening and mutilation[11:16] What's behind the name Brother K?[13:47] The truth about infant circumcision and his own circumcision[16:40] The impacts of circumcision and why it breaks the maternal bond[17:55] Spiritual crisis and struggling to heal after circumcision[19:30] Why he changed his identity to Brother K[23:00] Who men are reluctant to raise their voices against circumcision[28:00] Providing solutions[30:00] The best ways to make progress and successful protests[35:50] Shocking revelations about the American crusade about circumcision in Africa.[40:20] Building an effective protest from the bloodstain symbol to protests.[44:00] First protests in San Francisco[51:10] When their protests started attracting support from locals[54:15] Maintaining the energy without burning out.[55:10] Defining spiritual wound caused by circumcision[01:00:15] How it feels to wear the bloodstain symbolResourcesChild Circumcision: An Elephant in the Hospital by  Ryan McAllisterDoctors Opposing CircumcisionBloodstained Men Website Facebook / Twitter / InstagramBirth of the Clinic by Michel FoucaultMedical Nemesis by Ivan IllichSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In this episode, a mother and son discuss circumcision.Carter Steinhoff feels harmed by circumcision, reached out to me to facilitate a discussion between him and his mom, Tiphani. His mother recognizes the harm of circumcision and wants to find a way to create a safe relationship with her son.This is an emotionally challenging discussion, but an important one.In This Episode:[00:44] Brendon thanks Carter and Mom for their bravery to have this conversation.[01:56] Carter shares his initial feelings.[05:50] Tiphani shares her initial feelings.[09:00] Tiphani shares how she became confident to have this conversation with people. [13:20] Regret parents and the need for healing resources for parents.[15:05] Carter shares his feelings toward his parents and the series of events that led him to have those emotions.[18:20] Carter on the impact circumcision has had on his life.[26:19] Tiphani responds, validates Carter's feelings, and shares her own.[30:25] Carter on wanting others to acknowledge his experience and the impact of circumcision on sexuality.[35:45] Carter and Tiphani on what they need from each other, and the only way to go forward. [41:50] Tiphani and Carter clarify their needs.[47:40] Carter on wanting his mom to work with him.[52:17] The challenge of acknowledging love even when we feel suffering or harm.[54:10] Carter on the changes he wants on the issue of circumcision and reasons he wants his mother involved in activism.[01:01:20]  Carter thanks his mother for her willingness to have the conversation. Tiphani says she is proud of him.Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In this episode, John Adkinson shares his journey from learning about the issue of circumcision to becoming an activist against it. We also discuss the challenges of being a parent and an activist, the impact of this issue on men, and the biggest challenges facing activists.Topics Discussed in This Episode[00:40] How John became interested in the issue of circumcision and his desire to be an activist.[1:44] The information that made John rethink his stand on circumcision.[2:20] Reasons why circumcision is practiced [3:13] How people go from discovering an issue and taking action against it [6:42] Gaps in circumcision activism and how John found out[8:39] Why and how John decided to create a connection between different organizations [9:13]  John's work to support organizations [10:26] John's website and its role[11:35] The desire to practice activism[15:50] Opportunity to bring more people in[16:30] Managing activism and parenting [18:59] Psychological effect of a world that glorifies circumcision on intact kids[20:46] The intent of activism[22:26] The effect of cultural stress[24:30] Focus of the activism [27:10] Most common ways that the issue of circumcision impacts men [32:00] The most significant need for men facing these issues and how they can be helped overcome them[35:00] The most crucial issue touching on circumcision [35:50] The biggest challenge facing circumcision and general cutting [36:43] Growing and facing the challenges to overcome them[37:20] The biggest opportunity to further address the issue around circumcision[39:10] Actions to be taken on the issue [40:00] Opportunity of connection that arises around issues of circumcision such as pain[44:24] Parenting advice[50:00] Identifying the difference between conflict and harassment or abuseResources:https://genitalautonomysociety.org/John Adkinson On YouTubeJohn Adkinson On TwitterJohn Adkinson On Facebook Conflict is Not Abuse by Sarah SchulmanSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

In the first episode, we break major news about a landmark circumcision lawsuit with legal expert Peter Adler, whose work explores whether or not circumcision is legal or a fraud.Topics Discussed in This Episode[0:59]  Major papers published by Peter that talk about circumcision being a fraud and illegal[3:26]  How Peter began writing papers and the case he makes in articles regarding circumcision [4:00]  The sales and persuasion tactics that doctors use to pitch the idea of circumcision to parents[12:56]  Role of the American Academy of Pediatrics in making doctors pitch the idea of circumcision[14:00]  Is circumcision legal or not?[21:36]  How to change the conversation about circumcision from an intellectual view to a legal one and the challenges involved in change[28:40] The degree of a botched circumcision that could be considered for prosecution [30:57]  Reaction of people towards the papers published by Peter about circumcision[32:13] Reaction of fellow legal scholars towards the papers[35:40] Plans to bring more suits and botched cases[37:55] Success in proving circumcision and guidelines offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a fraud[42:30] Chances of the success of the case and how people could support it[45:20] Expected response from the American Academy of Pediatrics Resources:Is Circumcision Legal?Is Circumcision a Fraud?Is it lawful to use Medicaid to pay for circumcision?Circumcision is Unethical and Unlawfulhttps://scholarship.law.cornell.edu/cjlpp/https://journals.sagepub.com/home/lmeCircumcision as Child Abuse by William E. BrigmanCircumcision and the American Academy of Paediatrics by M.R. Giannettihttps://www.circumcisionisafraud.com/Lavine vs. AAP LawsuitSubscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/

An introduction to who I am and the work I've done.Projects mentioned:American Circumcision (Documentary)The Intactivist Guidebook (Book)The Haunting of Bob Cratchit (Novel)Dreams To Reality: How To Crowdfund Your Dream Project (Video Course)Children's Justice (Book, in development)Coaching and personal change workMy wife's coaching practice: Kristeena MarottaThis podcast will explore human consciousness and the interests of Brendon Marotta.Future topics might include: parenting, birth, personal development, healing work, gender, masculinity, hypnosis, persuasion, communication, media, etc.Subscribe and support the show directly:https://brendonmarotta.com/show/