Laura Delano shares her personal journey through the mental health system, discussing her experiences with psychiatric drugs and the impact they had on her life. She emphasizes the importance of informed choice, the dangers of medicalization, and the need for a cultural shift in how we view mental health. Laura advocates for authentic care, the role of exercise, and the necessity of skepticism towards the mental health industry. She also discusses the challenges of tapering off psychiatric medications and the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and emotions.Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance: https://unshrunkthebook.comLaura’s website: https://www.lauradelano.comInner Compass Initiative: https://www.theinnercompass.orgLaura on X: https://x.com/LauraDelanoChapters00:00 Introduction to Laura Delano's Journey02:08 The Impact of Psychiatric Diagnosis07:22 The Turning Point: Rejecting Treatment11:11 Awakening to the Reality of Mental Health13:34 The Dangers of Medicalization20:56 Facing Pushback from the Mental Health Industry25:27 The Importance of Informed Choice29:20 Understanding SSRIs and Their Effects32:42 Understanding Medication Side Effects34:26 Cultural Normalization of Medication37:44 Authentic Care vs. Pharmaceutical Solutions42:16 The Role of Exercise in Mental Health49:06 The Crisis of Medicalization53:40 Tapering Off Psychiatric Medications01:01:17 Finding Balance in a Busy Life

In this episode of Rational Voices with Sunil, I explore the shocking resignation of Anjan Luthra as Chair of Cricket Scotland — and how the wave of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) politics may have cost him everything.

✅ What really happened at Cricket Scotland & why Luthra says he “fundamentally disagrees” with the way the sport is being governed.

✅ How four members of the board’s EDI advisory group resigned, citing “lack of progress” and “tone-deaf” statements from the governing body.

✅ The bigger picture: when the push for DEI becomes, in his view, a distraction from rebuilding a sport and playing for merit and performance.Let’s dig into the facts, the debates and the political dynamics behind this dramatic story of sport, ideology and culture.

Chapters

00:00 The Shift from the UK to Dubai

05:03 Career Beginnings and Early Influences

09:56 Transitioning to Private Equity and Entrepreneurship

14:50 The Cricket Scotland Controversy

29:48 Reflections on the Current State of UK Business

49:52 The Future of the UK and Unpopular Opinions

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Canadian nurse Amy Hamm’s career was destroyed for defending biological truth. In this interview, she explains how standing by simple facts turned into a fight for free speech and women’s rights. We discuss the dangers of compelled speech, censorship in healthcare, and what her case means for freedom in Canada.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Amy Hamm and Canadian Context

02:01 Amy's Personal Journey and Legal Struggles

06:31 The Lengthy Legal Process and Its Implications

08:32 Support and the Global Context of Gender Ideology

10:51 Human Rights Complaints and Political Beliefs

12:31 Public Perception and the Fear of Speaking Out

16:39 Majority Views vs. Institutional Control

18:56 Political Landscape and the Future of Gender Ideology

25:10 School Curriculum and Gender Education

32:47 The Role of Teachers and Parental Rights

35:29 Navigating Gender Identity Conversations

39:43 Cultural Shifts and Media Influence

41:43 The Medical Community's Response

45:48 Fear and Silence in Healthcare

51:24 Union Decisions and Gender Affirming Care

54:37 The Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse

01:01:33 Regret and Resilience in Advocacy

01:06:41 The Irony of Punishment and Public Awareness

01:07:24 Unpopular Opinions on Women's Rights