Zuby is joined by Naomi Best, a therapy student who took a stand against ideological extremism in academia. Beginning with shocking invasions of privacy and institutional failures, she shares how her experience led to public exposure through a Wall Street Journal article. The conversation explores the politicisation of therapy training, anti-Christian sentiment in universities, and the rise of identity politics. Naomi also reflects on the consequences of challenging woke ideology, her vision for education reform, and the role of faith and courage in navigating a hostile academic environment.
Timestamps -
(00:00) Introduction
(00:23) Naomi Best's Background
(02:09) The Invasion of Privacy and Seeking Accommodation
(03:09) Re-enrollment and Further Issues
(04:12) Final Straw and Wall Street Journal Article
(04:55) Motivation for Studying Therapy
(06:02) Enrollment and Program Experience
(06:37) Shift in Therapy Training
(07:06) Identity and Political Activism in Class
(09:15) Anti-Christian Sentiment in Academia
(13:17) Racial Components in Therapy Training
(18:33) Facing Backlash and Cancellation
(22:32) Current Status and Future Plans
(24:06) Encouragement and Reflection
(28:25) Absurdity of Woke Ideology
(30:54) Denied Psychological Services
(31:23) Institutional Cowardice and Ethical Missteps
(33:09) The Pharisee Type and Modern Zealotry
(38:34) Critique of Traditional Masculinity in Therapy
(39:35) Starving the Universities for Change
(43:51) Credentialism vs. Meritocracy
(50:30) The Future of Education and Disruption
(57:02) Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Therapy
(1:01:22) Faith and Courage in Speaking Up
(1:02:25) Outro
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