Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison

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  • Ep. 68: Pharma-Induced Movement Disorders

    Ep. 68: Pharma-Induced Movement Disorders
    Nov 19 2024
    Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Title: Rethinking Medicine: The Double-Edged Sword of Prescription Drugsby Cary HarrisonIf ever there was a human experiment conducted on an unknowing citizenry with the relish of a scientist wooed away from ethical lands, it would be right here in the heart of our nation—the labyrinthine corridors of pharmaceuticals that twist into the veins of John and Jane Doe.Amidst the clamor of modernity, where our medicine cabinets boast the trophies of medical advancements, who could suppose that nestled within the neatly packed bottles lies a conundrum as formidable as the complexities of life itself? This medical maze harbors the collateral of side effects—unintended denizens that shuffle in lockstep with well-intentioned cures, casting shadows upon our unwary footsteps.The dialogue here unfolds with a certain Lenny Gallo, the sterling gentle listener—the clarion voice of caution amidst the clinking vials—a clinician forged in the fires of his own borne afflictions. Having penned the tome "Unstill," Gallo emerges as both raconteur and cautionary tale, bravely charting the unnavigated waters of side-effectedness with the boldness one might attribute to the greatest of scribes without their safety nets.Within the solemn pages of his narrative, Gallo presents us with a parade of horrors pulled from the closet of medicated souls—those unfortunate kin tethered to the sinister specter of movement disorders sprung upon them by pills meant to heal. Tardive dyskinesia, those tells of involuntary chewing and rhythmic hand movements, dance through his words, a harrowing carnival of unintended choreography.Yet it isn’t all bitter medicine. In a world inclined towards biting the bullet of clinical fate, Gallo insists on the same vigilance one might employ at high noon in a Wild West film. One ought to pace cautiously, understand well the drugs taken, their laudable effects, and the unseen strings that might be tugged. And like a wise sage under the burden of a yoke unique to his shoulders, he counsels both patient and practitioner alike to pull the strings of personal advocacy and resist the stupefying siren song that demands acceptance without scrutiny.Gallo's narrative, like a radio wave crackle in the ears of a complacent public, implores recalibration—a rethinking of our embrace of pills as a panacea. There is no growth in the shadows of industry tensions, he submits, only peril unspoken. Yet, in the grand collage of his prose, a silken thread of optimism entwines. Not the blind optimism of those swept away by notions of invincibility, but the tenacious variety anchored by inquiry and education.Lenny Gallo writes not in judgment but with the weighty responsibility of revelation—a physician bearing witness to the pitfalls and promises tethered to medicine's cultural legacy. In a world teetering between health and harm, Gallo’s testament stands tall, a clarion call to those willing to hear it tucked within the folds of his storied pages.If he offers anything to those skulling their way through the muddy rivers of modern medicine, it is the empowering knowledge that, equipped with awareness, no citizen needs to become an unwitting marionette in the pharmaceutical theatre. In this, there is profound triumph.As listeners and readers tether their attention to his words, might they discover not only the perils of pills but the hope, too—the glimmering possibility of health that lies not in subjugation but in understanding boldly pursued and diligently applied.00:00 Introduction and Newsletter Sign-Up00:38 Interview with Lenny Gallo: Author and Specialist04:47 Understanding Medication-Induced Disorders09:30 The Impact of Pharmaceutical Companies13:09 Therapists and Medication Awareness18:16 Advocating for Patient Self-Advocacy20:48 Crisis in Washington: Unqualified Leaders27:04 Political Turmoil and Public Sentiment27:21 Listener's Powerful Commentary29:57 Bobby Kennedy's Controversial Views31:49 Caller Concerns: Child Medication36:55 Caller Concerns: Adult Medication41:03 Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksRethinkingHeroes.com LinkedIn: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thecaryharrison/Instagram: @TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.instagram.com/CaryHarrison_/TikTok: @theCaryHarrisonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecaryharrisonFacebook: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.facebook.com/thecaryharrisonYoutube: @CaryHarrisonhttps://www.youtube.com/@caryharrisonTwitter/X: @CaryHarrison_https://x.com/CaryHarrison_Cary FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/goharrison This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingheroes.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Ep. 65: Fmr. Soviet Bloc Students on Freedom

    Ep. 65: Fmr. Soviet Bloc Students on Freedom
    Oct 18 2024
    From Los Angeles… Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison: Two 12th-graders show sage understanding of books, academics, brains, and a bold future - if they’re allowed to have it! We often think of heroes as established figures with a lasting impact. However, history shows that many heroes have been young people who risked everything for an uncertain future. Today, as freedom hangs in the balance, we confront the perils of our time: dictatorships rising in the east and west, propaganda, and lost civil rights - an unholy trinity threatening humanity's progress.So, what is dictatorship? It's rule by fear, where one person's power overrides the people's voice. A single entity dictates truth, silencing dissent and opposition.What is propaganda? Manipulated information spreading like wildfire, fueling hatred and dividing nations. Does this sound familiar?And what's at stake? Your civil rights: fundamental freedoms dwindling, leaving vulnerability in their wake. Speech suppressed, assembly restricted, equality eroded.From Eastern autocracies to Western democracies in decline, warning signs are flashing red. The danger is real, pervasive, and escalating.But remarkably, many young people refuse to surrender. They're rising against oppression, uniting for freedom, and reclaiming their inherent rights. They champion truth, defend dissent, and demand accountability.Notably, many of these young heroes are from former Soviet bloc countries, where education remains a valued tool that empowers everyone - knowledge. Unlike in some US states, where governors like Ron DeSantis have restricted history, banned over 1,000 books, and made being gay a felony, alongside discussions of climate change.What's the difference between these governments and Putin's Moscow? It seems there are more similarities than differences.We'll explore these perils, expose their roots, and examine a united front against tyranny. These students believe the future of our world depends on it.I've had the privilege of teaching critical thinking and media literacy in Switzerland to exceptional students at Institut Montana in Zug. One of these students, from Lithuania, connected her school with us to discuss the world's realities on public radio. Lithuania, situated in the heart of the former Soviet bloc, surrounded by Russia and Ukraine, has recently experienced fascism, dictatorship, and authoritarianism.Hearing from these young minds offers a fresh perspective, untainted by corporate media biases. Please welcome 18-year-old Atėnė Goštautaitė, a senior high school student. She is one of the founders of her school's writing club and represented Lithuania in Germany through the prestigious PAD exchange program, where she joined students from over 80 countries.Atėnė's accomplishments include participating in Erasmus programs focused on ecology and culture. She speaks English, Lithuanian, and German and has studied business and entrepreneurship. Additionally, she has been a dedicated dancer for 12 years.Joining Atėnė is 18-year-old Nojus Mačulis, also a 12th grader in Lithuania. Nojus is passionate about finance and economics and founded his school's finance and investing course, paving the way for his future studies in economics. Beyond academics, he enjoys reading novels, playing basketball, and competing in track and field.Nojus is also committed to community service, volunteering at a local homeless shelter and helping organize TEDxYouth for his school.00:00 Introduction to Rethinking Heroes01:03 The Fragile Balance of Freedom01:35 Understanding Dictatorship and Propaganda02:46 The Role of Education in Empowerment03:59 Connecting with Lithuanian Students06:59 The Importance of Voting and Youth Engagement15:43 Project 2025 and Its Implications29:07 The Hidden Messages in 'The Wizard of Oz'29:43 The Power of Propaganda: Influencing Decisions31:24 Historical Examples of Propaganda32:52 Modern Propaganda and Media Control37:52 The Impact of Emotional Manipulation38:40 Signs of Misinformation and Deceptive Tactics40:32 A Global Perspective on Propaganda48:10 Advice for the Future: Staying Informed and Critical53:01 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsRethinkingHeroes.com Follow Cary Harrison on TikTok: @TheCaryHarrisonLinkedIn: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thecaryharrison/Instagram: @TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.instagram.com/CaryHarrison_/TikTok: @theCaryHarrisonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thecaryharrisonFacebook: TheCaryHarrisonhttps://www.facebook.com/thecaryharrisonYoutube: @CaryHarrisonhttps://www.youtube.com/goharrisonTwitter: @CaryHarrison_ https://twitter.com/goharrisonThanks for reading Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison! This post is public so feel free to share it.#RethinkingHeroes, #TrueCrime #MilitaryHeroes #Justice 🎙️🔍#Veterans, #LegalBattlees #WrongfulArrests ✊🎖️ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingheroes.substack.com/...
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  • Ep. 61: Why Some Americans Love Authoritarianism & Open Phones

    Ep. 61: Why Some Americans Love Authoritarianism & Open Phones
    Sep 7 2024
    From Los Angeles… Rethinking Heroes: Why Some Americans Love AuthoritarianismWell, today we embark on a journey through the annals of what I shall refer to as the "Traitor's Path." A meandering trek that some Americans seem alarmingly eager to undertake, often driven by the irresistible allure of authoritarianism. As we wade through these murky waters, let us marvel at the sheer caprice of human nature and the fallacies that lead men to betray their kind in pursuit of what can only be described as fleeting illusions.Picture it: our nation, envisioned as a beacon of liberty and justice, has its very fabric tested by the temptations of despotism. Indeed, my own family's lineage contains within it the dichotomy that represents our national struggle. On my mother's side, an illustrious connection to Abraham Lincoln, the liberator and emancipator. On my father's side, a sordid history of slavers, bound to the whims of English royalty dating back to 1640. Another illustrious figure, one shrouded in infamy—Benedict Arnold—lies nestled in my maternal genealogy, a man whose treachery is both famous and instructive.Arnold fought initially on the side of George Washington, striving, as did many colonialists, against the perceived tyranny of British rule. Yet, financial woes and an unpaid Congress nudged him into the debtor's prison that England so gleefully maintained. Abruptly, Arnold shifted allegiances, his motivations quintessentially mercenary, to save his own neck. This man was branded a villain for generations, and deservedly so.Oh, the ease with which necessity transforms into treachery! But let us not conflate necessity with the whimsy and malevolent desires that fuel today's traitors. Enter the modern-day fluffer—an individual steeped in opportunistic duplicity. The betrayal here reeks more pungently than any historical turncoat could muster. Think of the gay individual, once an advocate for Joe Biden, now espousing the bizarre assertions of Bobby Kennedy Jr., only to later supplicate before the altars of Trumpism.What greets him? Not the inclusivity and humane progressive stance one might expect—but rather a perilous flirtation with far-right dogma. For Trump has promised, openly, to enact the largest deportation in American history—a cantankerous echo of authoritarian regimes past.So, why do ordinary people with ordinary lives embrace fascist ideologies? The answer lies deep within the complexities of human nature, manipulated by those who prey on fears and desires. The promise of stability amid chaos, the allure of simple solutions to intricate problems—these are the serpent's whispers that lead men astray. The nostalgic rhapsody of "Make America Great Again!" offers not a concrete temporal vision but a mirage, a fantastical past where systemic oppression reigned unchallenged.Yet, herein lies the most terrifying transformation. The ordinary man, seeking security, sacrificing individuality, autonomy, and freedom—evokes memories of the post-9/11 panic that birthed the Patriot Act, a legislation that stripped away fundamental liberties in the name of safety. The creeping return to monarchical rule, replete with overbearing surveillance—Ashcroft’s vile concoction.Stooping lower yet, consider the self-deluded—those who genuinely drink from the cauldron of fascist ideology, believers in the false promises of tomorrow. They are oblivious to the harm they incur, the lives they dismantle, for their joy is short-lived, and the infamy eternal. The essence of their actions is driven by fear—fear of the unknown, of change, of being left behind.But fear shall not prevail, not today. Not here. Not now.Stand firm against the fascists, reclaim empathy and compassion. Understand that the traitor's path is one of self-deception that can indeed be halted. America's educational erosion since the early 1900s, a deliberate manipulation designed to keep the populace quiescent and non-questioning, has only exacerbated this plight.Contrary to the divisive narratives, we must offer a different vision—a narrative that is compassionate and humane. Remember that the framing of our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are not relics of 1776 but alive and pertinent today.In our media-driven world, now more than ever, we must ensure that the airwaves serve us—the people—and not the corporate overlords. Let us recapture the media as a force for good, as a tool for enlightenment, rendering not empty noise but informed and insightful discourse.So, dear reader, I call on you to join this conversation, to share your thoughts, to participate actively in shaping a media landscape that serves democracy, justice, and truth.As we ponder this broad spectrum of betrayal and attraction to authoritarianism, remember our charge is eternal—to fight for a world that values liberty and equity, where the media is ours, and the future is worth fighting for.Join us, call in, share, and be heard.Here’s to ...
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