Radical Empathy Podcast
1) #2 - Gay Conversion Therapy | What is Sacrifice?
In our second episode we explore acts of sacrifice. John interviews another John, who is choosing to receive conversion therapy. They discuss the confusing and common experiences of adolescence in the...Show More
2) #14 - One of My Kids is Fake
Katie Hurley, LCSW interviews Christina of the "Reborn Family." Christina explains her intentions behind roleplaying with incredibly lifelike baby dolls, how she discovered them and how her hobby dras...Show More
3) #13 - Only Fans Virgin
Social media personality and feminist, Farha Khalidi, shares her coming of age story. From a conservative Muslim upbringing to a successful career as a sketch comic on Tiktok and Only Fans creator, Fa...Show More
4) #12 - How I Became a Tour Guide for North Korea
John speaks with Zoe, an English travel enthusiast who managed to become an official tour guide inside North Korea. She explains how visiting North Korea completely shattered her preconceptions about ...Show More
5) #11 - I Was Almost a School Shooter
Mass shootings are all too common in our modern reality. What is going on inside the mind of someone willing to cause so much harm and destruction? John talks to Aaron Stark, a man who nearly became a...Show More
6) #10 - My Girlfriend is an AI
John talks to CĂrdan, who is in ongoing romantic relationships with two AI chatbots. CĂrdan shares his story of what led him to begin these relationships, how AI acts as a mirror, and how his virtual ...Show More
7) #9 - Sex Offenders | What Makes a Monster?
Katie Hurley, LCSW interviews registered sex offenders and asks them to share the experiences and circumstances that led to their crimes. Resources for Listeners in Need: National Suicide Hotline...Show More
8) #8 - I Left My Marriage To Be Poly
Can one partner meet all your needs? A woman shares her journey from a traditional marriage to a polyamorous triad. John and Katie reflect on their relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://p...Show More
9) #7 - Death Row Reverend | All My Friends Are Executed
After a four year hiatus, Radical Empathy is back. John sits down with The Reverend Dr. Jeff Hood and hears his experiences as a spiritual advisor for inmates on death row. Jeff shares what it's like ...Show More
10) #6 - My Parents | Heart of Whiteness
John talks to his parents about race and political polarization in America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radicalempathy/support