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Where I'm At Now

by Marcel

I was raised in the insular Syrian Jewish Communitty, though I am no longer living thereI was trained as a clinical psychologist, though I’m not currently pursuing liscensureand I had been on a decade long ba’al tshuva journey towards ultra orthodox Judiasm, though I am no longer practicingSo what am I doing?well…tune in and find out....Here is "Where I am at Now"

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Episodes

  1. Thank You

    Thank You… It’s been a ride… A Hui Hou Links: The US government Hates Trans Kids https://youtu.be/KfVE4xyNrO0?si=gueCiJ-o-XVXS3J0 Trans History: https://youtu.be/JcRQFz0bd9k?si=ENsDpHVIse_fUcHK Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/ The Big Leap: https://a.co/d/2f1tfSC...

  2. The Protest

    The Grand FinaleTranscript:Anti-zionism:The importance of Israel to Flatbushhttps://youtu.be/SDe30tRyuBo?si=haeQCihSzd_JW_DHBadhaspenadahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR1JP_csqD4&t=6058sAJ+ postshttps://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxduXifgulIuD-AQTm7BLQAg0uUNyqiCJZLiberal zionist...

  3. Los Migrantes

    This episode is (almost entirely in Spanish)Attached is a transcript. Stick it in google translateFor a brief moment you'll taste just a bit of what its like to not have language privilege.Para mis oyentes inmigrantes, les envío amor, mucho amor.Por favor disculpe mi pésimo...

  4. Privilege

    Hope you enjoyed "No Thanks" aren't you glad we stole this land from the indigenous peoples Day Welcome to the last phase of season 1 This will be the first of the final 3 episodes Its been a ride. Thank you for joining me on it :) This week we will be discussing privilege. In its many forms.…

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  5. Marcel is a Free Elf

    The finale of phase 5Episode 28We made it folksTrauma warningThis episode is FULL of itI hope this can free youAs it has freed meThanks for watching :)Songs of the week-The Trial- Pink FloydSentimental Teardrops- Slow LeavesHigh to Death- Twin FantasyAnother brick in the wall, Pt. 2- Pink Floyd

  6. Heroes (The Many Paths to Freedom)

    There Goes My Hero… Not all heroes last… most don’t… I got to work for one of mine it… was a painful experience hear about it in the latest epsiode… also some words on ultra orthodoxy ba’al tshuva jounreys and the shidduch system… Dr. Tatarsky personal history article:...

  7. A Word on Heroes

    Preview/post-view for episode 27 also who doesn't love a Hero? https://youtu.be/NpAwEUgtziA?si=n3guBXl6RPbJwGaV

  8. Fail! (a story of failing... and transvestites from Transexual Transylvania)

    Episode 26 FAIL! Your favorite transvestite from transexual transylvania here with another story of.. FAILURE! I failed my competency exams Three times I am not imcompetent Tho about that system…. Inteligence patholagized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vjwtcjvhwk&t=3s Ten second Miricale:...

  9. God, Love and Therapy (Part 5: Welcome to the Shaar)

    The finale part 7 bravo on making it here Thank you for listening :) https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361 Intersection of trans and religion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8JG-u85NA Additional songs of the week- Go the distance- Roger Bart Son of Man- Phil Collins...

  10. God, Love and Therapy (Part 4, Treating Addiction)

    Part 6… Addiction Treatment Torah And Cold dips… (and more fun from the program…) Additional songs of the week: Karov- Zusha Wash away- Joe Purdy

  11. God, Love and Therapy (Part 3, Religious Radicalization)

    I went to Israel... I came back wearing a kippa

  12. God, Love and Therapy (part 2, "The self hating jew"

    Is trans a mental illness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysM5OnZoq0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w04JLdJHBw “Ceasefire” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMLzqNv6mF0 Additional songs of the week: You’re Welcome- Dwane Johnson Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

  13. God Love and Therapy (Part 1)

    Part 1Early pandemic...

  14. A Doctor to Be (Part 2, Year 1)

    Includes: Alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, a car accident, and some doctorate studies Songs of the week- Mt. Joy- Mt. Joy Silver Lining- Mt. Joy All that and More- Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fail! - Rainbow Kitten Surprise Only the Wild Ones- Dispatch Sugaree- Dead and Co. Casey Jones- Dead and Co.…

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  15. A Doctor to Be (Part 1 getting in)

    And the long story begins… Debates, decisions, enmeshed dynamics and more… come along for the ride its long and winding but somehow I make it to where I’m at now….

  16. Wow... Reactions, Coming home?

    Didn't expect all those view woah... some thoughts on the last video and any potential of return (spoiler alert not soon)

  17. Marcel, The Radical Arab Transgender Communist (with shoes off)

    Episode 23 Welcome to Phase 5…. Marcel :) The Radical Arab Transgender Communist (or socialist?) (with shoes off) LOL come get me Mr. president Is 100 years in this country not American enough for you? is it anti-semitism to persecute a jewish person for transgender related issues? or is that…

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  18. Voice Play (Egg Cracking...)

    Hello. Preview for the next phase. Finding my inner voice :)Songs of the week:❤️ - Coldplay, Jacob CollierSilly Girl- chloe moriandoBy the Morning- Julliana ZachariouLinks:Transplaining: Repression & Realizing I was Transhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPkfNZzRqXkGay...

  19. Finding my Voice

    First attempts...

  20. Am I My Brother's Keeper (Finale)

    The finale of phase 4enjoyhappy holidaysand have a magically delicious daysongs of the week:The entire 987 album from Andrew Blooms(which was mysteriously removed from Spotify but is on apple music)including:That day- Andrew BloomsPart of me knows- Andrew BloomsBack for you- Andrew BloomsAmorosa-...

  21. Am I my brother's keeper (prequel)

    A Story about brothers... who happen to tokensand born on a board of monopolyAndrew Blooms:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zrSJXsemzU

  22. What Isn't A Friend

    WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS! Welcome to part 2 What isn’t a friend This will be a raw detailed breakdown of some painful examples of “friendship” or perhaps friendship at its worst or whatever you want to call the experiences i will describe Not for the faint of heart my heart hurts ouchie…. Songs of the...

  23. What is a Friend?

    WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS! Welcome to part 1 This will be more of a philpsophical breakdown exploring the different types of friendships and all of its possibilites where it can go so right and so wrong…. Links: Intentional Communities:...

  24. A Nintendo Story

    Lets a go! On a ride down memory lane for a trip on the nostalgia line…. Its time for A Nintendo Story Please join me on this adventure :) Songs of the week: So Long- OpiaSuper Mario Brothers Theme- Koji Kondo Bomb Omb Battelfield- Koji Kondo Wii Sports Theme- Kazumi Totaka Jump Up, Superstar!-...

  25. Meet the Mets Fan

    Step right up and greet the Metsfan….lolJoin me this weekI talk about the metsand everything they wereand everything they couldn’t be….Songs of the week:The Mets- weatherboysSweet Caroline- Neil DiamondLazy Mary- Lou MontePiano Man- Billy JoelNew York Groove- Ace FrehleyOMG- Candelitajuneberry-...

  26. This is Not Easy

    This is not easy Anonymous link to submit kind words https://forms.gle/Yrn88wxmtZa5PBN17 Jullianna Zachariou: On the making of (S)he https://youtu.be/MgUVGb5h9ew?si=c0HIthFQ0nb8I5VY On her brother and “International Man of Mystery” https://youtu.be/K4ckhiXeHc0?si=9HBeF5c82AtR51kV...

  27. F is for Friends, Fantasy & Football

    ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!FANTASY FOOTBALL....And a long story about friendshipgamblingfeeling unheardwinninglosingand you knowfantasy football....And some stuff about capitalism and Yapdollar

  28. Welcome to the SY Party

    “Can't you see, I'm so trapped And I don't know what to do I'm so trapped, so trapped” &ME + Guy Gerber, “What to Do” Endogomy: “the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.” Ask your local chatgpt about the psychological, social and biological risks of...

  29. The Problem with Zionism

    Habibi!Its the finaleof phase 3The Problem with ZionismI imagine this will be upsetting for someand I ask that you open your mindto the possibilitythat it is wewho have been led to misswhat is happeningin the name of our “security”LINKS:“Are we the...

  30. The Problem with Judaism

    The Problem with Judaism I spent the first 29 years of my life in it in many different forms including 3 years being devoutly orthodox and then I left it all last May 2024… I think the religion as a whole is deeply problematic and in this video i will explain why Thank you for watching Helpful...

  31. The American Pie College Dream

    Songs of the episode: “The Anthem” - Good Charlotte Every time I look- Blink 182 LAID- James IN TOO DEEP- Sum 41 The Middle- Jimmy Eat World “Whats my age again?”- Blink 182 Hey brother- Avicii Details in the Fabric- Jason Mraz Story of a Man- Tiago Iorc Pash Rash- Jeff Rosenstock Gets You...

  32. Wherever You Decide to Land, Don't Ever Change

    “Wherever You Decide to Land Don’t Ever Change….” …… a few words on last weeks episode…. and some words about life and stuff and some spongebob songs because spongebob was well deeper than you thought…. Songs of the episode- my life-billy joel ITs my life- bon jovi Welcome to the black parade- My...

  33. Born this way or just crazy? Why Both Suck. And a Better Alternative

    Happy pride everybody Even if this is coming out July 1st, never too late to be proud There’s still time… There’s always time….. ….. Today we will be diving into the question some of you may be asking….. “Is he born this way or just crazy?” Songs of the week: Born this Way- Lady Gaga The Yeah…

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  34. Dr. Morris Franco, Life Coach

    Happy start of summer Officially opening up the shop Dr. Morris Franco “Life Coach” Check out the website and video for more! Coaching site: https://sites.google.com/view/dr-morris-franco/home Addiction is Treatable! Nobody Has to Die: Free PDF Download:...

  35. How I Broke Free From a “never-ending” cycle of emotional abuse

    The Finale of Phase 2 How I Broke Free From a “never-ending” cycle of emotional abuse (and how I continue to everday) thanks for watching links: Jenette McCurdy https://youtu.be/cIYSPwAwQVI?si=FufxuaTpn2uWBbtO Cole Sprouce:...

  36. The Good Son: How I Found out I was being emotionally abused

    Welcome to the final portion of Phase 2This episode will be split into two parts, one releasing today, and part 2 on FridayThis portion will discuss how I began to notice the subtle and not so subtle emotional abuse I was experiencing from my birth motherShe was not the only one, and did not act…

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  37. Addiction is Treatable! Nobody has to Die

    Addiction Is Treatable! No One Has to Die!!! Hello my name is Dr. Morris Franco This week we will be discussing addiction This talk can be for anyone clinicians, treatment consumers, friends, family and anyone who is curious I will offer a model for effective ways to help people using and abusing...

  38. MoFo Learns Consent (or at least starts to)

    Welcome back to Where I'm at NowWe're going to try to teach MoFo.... your typical 18 year old male with American Pie college dreams....About consent....Links and resources:RAINN (resource for people who have experienced sexual assault)https://rainn.org/Tea...

  39. About Last Night... (And the Knicks)

    Not an official episode, but ya..... About Last Night....

  40. I Published* A Highly Problematic Book (For MoFo)

    I tried to burn it, bury it, and drown it but MoFo still survived…. and now I published it… The Legend of MoFo It’s a highly problematic book so why now? Why at all? What is this? Find out in this week’s episode of Where I’m at Now: “I published a highly problematic book (For MoFo)” A documentary...

  41. Why Did Uncle Momo Eat Bread on Passover? (For my Dudes)

    “Ma nishtana ha laila ha zeh” Why is this night different than the other nights? UNCLE MOMO ATE BREAD ON PASSOVER! Find out why in a discussion between Momo and his “dude” We discuss faith, sex, gender, and all the biggest questions a 5-9 year old might ask… This week on Where I’m at now… Songs…

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  42. We're All Gonna Die

    Welcome to Phase 2. Season One. Where I'm at Now It's Episode 6.... And we're getting real on the porch. I was once looking for a lake to swim in... and a wise man at a campsite told me... "They're ain't no lake here in Kittatinny...Oh you mean the river... for swimin' it's over down there..." We...

  43. The SYnking Ship?

    Episode 5 part 2 Links: Link to Power Point: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TFQUiHxHkJOsGP9nME3bbTpJwGMTUQ2xBPxK28dONWo/edit?usp=sharing Dr. Gay Hendriks: The Big Leap https://a.co/d/aBlPKAM Ten-Second Miricale: https://a.co/d/dYT9PbB Malcolm Gladwell’s David vs. Goliath Explanation…....

  44. Welcome To the Syrian Jewish Community

    Welcome to the Syrian Community: Link to the power point: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XHzDKjgSPE93wVVMOhgydDYHJApRutaDDfTNDnsa7OY/edit?usp=sharing SYs in the News: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/magazine/14syrians-t.html Ad Hominem: https://youtu.be/IVFK8sVdJNg?si=0_mIztxy8o_1w969...

  45. "The Gay" Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

    Illness Identity and internalized stigma:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15487761003756860https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5560600/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/internalized-transphobiaDemon of Reason:“Slipper...

  46. "It's Only Sex"

    Episode 3 description: If you or someone you love is in danger of harming themselves or others, please reach out to the appropriate professionals for support. Suicide Hotline- 988 For those looking for a local therapist Psychology Today- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Support for...

  47. "You Thought Suicide Was an Alibi"

    If you or someone you love is in danger of harming themselves or others, please reach out to the appropriate professionals for support. Suicide Hotline- 988 Remember, these are just theories and thoughts for consideration—other mental health professionals may have different perspectives on the...

  48. Disclaimer

    The content on this channel is for general educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are my own and are based on my personal experiences and understanding. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or...

  49. First Try

    Welcome to the first episode of "Where I'm At Now" A podcast about... well ya.... where I'm at... now.Please check out the disclaimer episode if you haven't.Hope you enjoy.Link for finding a therapist near you:https://www.psychologytoday.com/usWhy cereal branding is...

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I was raised in the insular Syrian Jewish Communitty, though I am no longer living thereI was trained as a clinical psychologist, though I’m not currently pursuing liscensureand I had been on a decade long ba’al tshuva journey towards ultra orthodox Judiasm, though I am no longer practicingSo what am I doing?well…tune in and find out....Here is "Where I am at Now"

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Marcel

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