Basecamp for Men E245: On Being a Man

E245: On Being a Man with Special Guest

Dr. Mark McDonald

 

E245 Introduction

As many of you know (and by the title of this show), this podcast started out as a show and a resource for men as they navigate their lives and their Hero’s Journey. As many of you know, one of my big transformations in life was from a nice guy, people-pleasing liberal into a rough-and-tumble, masculine Warrior Dog. I am only half-kidding. Today, I am man who is comfortable in his masculinity and in his own skin. This was done through my own initiation that I have talked about plenty, especially in those first episodes.

But over the years, something happened with the show. God was asking me to expand my repertoire of topics to include, well, all of the topics you have come to listen to over the years. Everything from the war with the Deep State to the truth about Covid and vaccines to ET’s to Bitcoin and everything in between. I have done my best to always try to show a through line and a Hero’s Journey or Awakening that was and is unfolding. God was picking the subjects and the guests, I was riding shotgun with microphone and ears and heart as open as I could manage.

With that being said, today’s is a bit of a throwback and I am grateful to do this one. I don’t talk about men and the state of masculinity as much as I did 10-15-20 years ago. I have taken my place in the narrative war as a voice of truth and a stand for courage, freedom, and strength in my tribe, humanity.

Today‘s episode is another with Dr. Mark McDonald and we break out Jack Donovan’s The Way of Men to talk about being a man today and what is at stake (for men, women, and children). What is the difference between being a good man/nice guy and being good at being a man? We’ll explore this in depth.

The world will always need strong, courageous men. And thankfully, we still have them. Men like my guest today. I have done many episodes to build bridges for the left……today may not one of them. Enjoy the interview!

Dr. Mark McDonald Bio

My guest today is Dr. Mark McDonald. Mark is trained in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry at UCLA, he now works primarily with children in private practice in west Los Angeles. His opinions on topics such as the need to re-open America’s schools, and the pandemic of fear in the United States today, have been widely published in local and national news, including the Wall Street Journal and The Federalist.

He is the author of both United States of Fear: How America Fell Victim to a Mass Delusional Psychosis AND Freedom From Fear: A 12 Step Guide to Individual and National Recovery.

Dr. McDonald also publishes a podcast with Dr. Jeff Barke called Informed Dissent.

You can find Dr. Mark at https://dissidentmd.com/

Here is my interview with Dr. Mark McDonald.

 

 

Basecamp for Men E244: Basecamp Classics

E244: Basecamp Classics with Gracie West

 

E244 Introduction

Well, I got in a bit of a pinch and had to reach back into the catalogue to find you something good. We call these Basecamp Classics as they are a second run of an episode that I feel is top-notch and still relevant. You may or may not have heard this one the first time around.

This is one from way back in Season Four with Gracie West. Enjoy the Classic.

Basecamp for Men E243: The Army of Moms

E243: The Army of Moms with Special Guest

Jessica Arburn

 

E243 Introduction

I was speaking with a good friend of mine and she asked me about how season six is going and I found myself saying that I thought season six has been our best yet. I don’t know how you feel about it. I think it’s the great guests because I am not doing a ton of writing as in seasons past. Preferring to let the interview BE the important content.

Today’s guest is another good one. And she is another Walkaway from the Left. These have been some of my favorite episodes over the years. Former liberals who have had an awakening and then taken a Hero’s Journey and the road less travelled.

These people are my tribe and their ability to speak the truth leaves inspiration, courage, and optimism in their wake. One thing that you find as you step further into YOUR Hero’s Journey, is that it becomes these sorts of questions such as: What principles or qualities are you going to represent to the human tribe? Where is courage asking you to go next? What role does God want you to play in this narrative war? What side will you fight on……the Globalists with their strange Marxist ideas and dreams of more and more control of us (the useless eaters, to use their vernacular). Or will you fight on the side of the children and innocence ,God and humanity, being a pillar of Light in the fight for our future and our freedom?

Which side is more in alignment with your core, with who YOU are?

I had an extremely wise medicine woman in my past. Her name was Starlyn Nelson. After a particularly moving session (Star was a clairvoyant and knew things about you that only a deeply skilled mystic could know). She predicted that I would have a radio show of sorts, speaking to lots of people, which I thought was a weird prediction at the time as I don’t think podcasts had even been invented yet. And the last thing she said to me (she has since passed away), she said “Tony, there will come a time when you will have to choose between your friends and the Truth”. Then (with a twinkle in her eye) she said “I know you’ll choose wisely.”

And I did.

Which path will you choose Basecampers? The well worn-path of ignorance, denial, and deception that has been set out before us? This is the path that the herd is on, blindly trusting “authorities” that don‘t like humans.

Or the road less travelled, the path of humanity and the Divine Light. The one that protects innocence and our children and our future?…..I know you’ll choose wisely Basecamper. Enjoy the interview.

Jessica Arburn Bio

My guest today is Jessica Arburn. Jessica is mother, a patriot, and another walkaway from the left. She is also the Director of Mom-Army, a group of courageous women standing to protect our children . Here is my interview with Jessica Arburn.

E243 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed our time with Jessica as much as I did. To find out more and joine Mom-Army, go to www.mom-army.com

 

 

Basecamp for Men E242: Around the Campfire

E242: Around the Campfire with Special Guest

Jessica Rose Phd

 

E242 Introduction

Today’s interview is a far reaching one with an excellent guest who has been with us before. We cover eugenics, gene therapy, kids and tech addiction, the Covid jab, and the importance of having a bit of rebelliousness in the human tribe.

I have said this before and I will say it again, our ability as humans to set aside what the herd is doing (for example during Covid) and stand in our own principles and values and show a bit of courage and moxy, if you will, will be one of the most important things we can cultivate in ourselves and in future generations.

I was mistaken during Covid. I thought people around the world (and certainly here in America) would stand defiant against Globalists and Big Pharma bullies and bureaucrats who were threatening to take our liberties away. Nope. I was wrong. There were precious few.

Now the Globalists prepare for what next? Bird flu perhaps? Will the herd go along with more jabs and more serious consequences for themselves? Maybe. I won‘t be. None of us who defied petty authorities the first round are going to be at all interested in any Round 2 draconian bullshit. Will you be? Or will you defy authority, as any human with courage is called to do during times like these?

Let’s go sit around the fire with our guest today. She is smart and feisty and asks all the right questions. Enjoy!

 Jessica Rose Bio

Jessica Rose is a Canadian researcher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, a Master’s degree in Immunology, and PhD’s and Advanced degrees in Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. Her more recent research efforts are aimed at descriptive analyses of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data in efforts to make this data accessible to the public.

E242 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that discussion as much as I did. I so respect her intelligence and viewpoints, different in subtle ways from my own but spot on, imho.

Go support our sponsor Stand Up Now Apparel. Pick yourself up a soft T or a great hat to proudly wear as this war for narrative control continues and amplifies. It is important that Team Human stick together, regardless of race, creed, nationality, or political orientation.

Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.

 

E241: Navigating Transgenderism

E241: Navigating Transgenderism with Special Guest

Pamela Garfield-Jaeger

 

E241 Dedication

 This episode is dedicated to all the parents out there. All the ones who got swept up in this Transgender insanity and all who are about to go through it. My heart goes out to you and I hope this episode and the resources mentioned assist you in finding a healthy and sane path for your young person and your family. May God Bless you all.

 E241 Introduction 

Today’s topic is a good one……navigating the Transgender minefield as a parent who may not have an inkling about what the so called “authorities” have in mind for your kids.

I like what Dr. Miriam Grossman said when she wrote “I want the following truths- recognized by everyone on the planet aside from gender studies professors and grad students until about 2 weeks ago- do be acknowledged. That sex is not assigned at birth, it’s established at conception.” AHO.

There is a movement afoot that tells your kids (and expects everyone, adults and children alike, to meekly follow) that whenever a boy SAYS they are a girl then the ARE a girl. Whenever a girl SAYS she’s a boy, then she IS a boy.

Basecampers, they are coming for your kids. Are you awake yet? There is a cult-like crusade that targets them 24/7.

Let’s be clear. To indoctrinate children and young adults with falsehoods and drive a wedge between them and their loving parents is evil. To encourage them on a path of that leads to harm is evil. To describe it all as a journey to authenticity and to entice children with glitter and rainbows is evil.

To echo last weeks sentiments with Dr. Mark McDonald, child psychiatrist extraordinaire. Schools cannot be trusted. They are a major site of indoctrination for the Transgender ideology.

And before we get to today‘s excellent interview, I wanted to read you a quote by the great author JK Rowling, who has been a very vocal critic to all this insanity. She said “I don’t believe that even a 14 year-old can truly understand what the loss of fertility is. At 14 I would have said that I don’t want children but motherhood has been the most joyful, wonderful thing in my life.”

She goes on to say that the best cure for gender dysphoria is the let children go through puberty. I couldn’t agree more. And now, onto our sponsor and our guest.

Pamela Garfield- Jaeger Bio 

My guest today is Pamela Garfield-Jaeger. Pamela has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. She has ben an op-ed contributer to the Epoch Times and is the author of an important new book titled “A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families”, geared for families who are trying to make sense and skillfully navigate the gender issue.

E241 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Pamela mentioned a great documentary that she participated in called Gender Transformation: The Untold Realm. You can find it at www.gendertransformation.com

Pamela mentioned all the ways you can find her but her website again is www.thetruthfultherapist.org. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.