🎙️ Welcome to The Metaphysician: Meaning Beyond Medicine! ​ In today's episode, I share my journey from being a far-left progressive to adopting a more independent stance. ​ Buckle up for a wild ride of self-discovery, ideological shifts, and a sprinkle of humour! ​ 🌟

🛤️ The Shift Begins ​

* I used to be a hardcore left-leaning individual, but over the years, I've found myself at odds with some leftist policies and ideologies. ​ 🤔

* The catalyst? Trump's executive order on "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports." ​ Controversial, but it got me thinking. ​ 🏅

🏡 My Leftist Roots ​

* Grew up in a socialist household. ​Parents met in Cuba post-revolution, full of idealism. ​ 🇨🇺

* Over time, their utopian dream crumbled, and so did my unwavering belief in leftist ideologies. ​ 🏚️

👩‍👧‍👦 Feminism and Family Dynamics

* Raised by strong women, I was taught to be a feminist. ​But modern feminism sometimes feels like man-hating. ​ 😕

* My mum fought for equality, not superiority. ​Today's feminism often feels different. ​ 💪

👨🏽 The Nice Guy Syndrome ​

* I was the quintessential "nice guy," always deferential and thoughtful. ​But guess what? It didn't attract the women I was interested in. ​ 😅

* Realized that being overly nice wasn't the answer. ​Attraction is more complex. ​ 💔

📚 Red-Pilled by The Game ​

* Post-breakup, I stumbled upon "The Game" by Neil Strauss. ​Learned about attraction theory and evolutionary psychology. ​ 🧠

* Found a middle ground between being a pushover and a jerk. ​Balance is key! ​ ⚖️

👨‍👩‍👧 Becoming a Father ​

* Having a daughter changed everything. ​Became more protective and realized the importance of boundaries. ​ 🛡️

* Ideology took a backseat to common sense and family safety. ​ 👨‍👧

🏋️ Masculinity and Independence

* Embraced my masculine side, which led to a more independent mindset. ​ 💪

* Stopped blindly following leftist ideologies and started thinking for myself. ​ 🧠

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Support and Boundaries ​

* Supported LGBTQ+ rights but drew the line at biological males in women's sports and locker rooms. ​ 🏅

* Worked in transgender specialty care, so I'm not against transgender rights. ​Just believe in certain boundaries. ​ 🚧

🗳️ From Progressive Left to Independent ​

* No longer a hardcore leftist. ​Now, I consider myself an independent thinker. ​ 🧠

* Prioritize being a man and a father over rigid ideologies. ​ 👨‍👧

🌍 Tolerance and Understanding ​

* Learned to appreciate different perspectives. ​Tolerance and listening are crucial. ​ 👂

* The left's cancel culture and divisiveness often create the very problems they aim to solve. ​ 🤷‍♂️

🔄 Evolving Views ​

* Life changes you. ​Ideologies evolve. ​Embrace the journey and keep asking questions. ​ 🌱

🎧 Wrap-Up

* Thanks for joining me on this journey. Keep evolving, one day at a time. ​Until next week, take care! ​ 🌟

The Metaphysician, signing off! ​ 🎙️

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Additional Links of Interest

* Watch OG trans women debate Trump’s executive order here

* Listen to a former teammate of Lia Thomas talk about her experience of sharing the women’s locker room here

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* Music by Ryan O’Flaherty

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