Topic: Shame

Shame comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2016 to July 2025.

April 2016 July 2025

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Gordon White | Cycle Updates, The Conspiracy Slider, & The Shaman’s Devil
• 54:30 - 1:00:17

Gordon White | Cycle Updates, The Conspiracy Slider, & The Shaman’s Devil

Alchemizing Wounds into Gifts through Personal Conflict

The speakers compare their contrasting childhood experiences—one of universal acceptance and one of ridicule—to illustrate how wounds are alchemized into gifts. They discuss how a person's irritation with another's story often reveals a "shadow process" or a story they are telling themselves to avoid action. The host reflects on his regret over not mastering the guitar, while White explains how such stories serve a psychological need.

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Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry
• 33:23 - 35:51

Dr. Roger McFillin | The Chemical Imbalance Myth, Predatory Psychiatry, & Mood Management Industry

Social Shaming and the Therapy Pipeline for Mass Shooters

The conversation explores the social pressure to defer to "experts" regarding mental health, which prevents friends and family from questioning psychiatric interventions. A pattern is suggested where troubled individuals are funneled through a therapy pipeline that leads to psychiatric drugging and, in some cases, interaction with federal agencies like the FBI or CIA. This segment posits that certain therapeutic environments may inadvertently or intentionally create "patsies" for violent events.

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John Kirwin | The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide & Advice For Persecuted Truthers
• 38:15 - 40:56

John Kirwin | The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide & Advice For Persecuted Truthers

Obsession as Attack Vector, Social Shaming Tactics

John Kirwin discusses how "normies" use the label of "obsession" as an ad hominem attack to disqualify truthers. He shares an anecdote about a pastor who called him "nuts" during a mediation session regarding his marriage. Kirwin suggests using a specific phrase—"I may be mistaken but I am not crazy"—to counter disrespectful social shaming from family members.

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Leigh Dundas | Human Trafficking, Brothel Busting, & Sadness In Southeast Asia
• 28:11 - 41:47

Leigh Dundas | Human Trafficking, Brothel Busting, & Sadness In Southeast Asia

Thailand Police Corruption, Communism and Name-Shame Tactics

Lee Dundas describes police and prosecutors in Thailand as deeply corrupt, with officers taking bribes and moonlighting for brothels. She argues that poverty and communist collapse created the conditions for trafficking, then cites name-and-shame campaigns in St. Petersburg and Orange County as effective pressure tactics.

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Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem
• 55:36 - 59:52

Raw Egg Nationalist | Great Reset Resistance, The Sedentism Sin, & The Microplastic Problem

Strategic Tone, Fat Shaming, Women's Health

The host questions whether the "man up or fuck you" tone of the New Right alienates potential allies. Raw Egg Nationalist responds that while some people are lost, he empathizes with those misled into unhealthy lifestyles. He clarifies that his message isn't just for men, mentioning his writings on women's health and infertility, and stating that a movement cannot win power solely by appealing to "400-pound bench pressers."

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Brook Hines |  The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left
• 1:08:15 - 1:10:53

Brook Hines | The Virtuous Triangle Template, Vax Injury Intimidation, & Whistleblowing On The Left

Post-Interview Reflections, mRNA Injury and Political Strategy

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting the contrast between Brooke Hines's fierce writing style and her more measured conversational tone regarding her vaccine injury. He reiterates the significance of her "whistleblower" status concerning the 2017 progressive strategy meetings and the "coerced consensus" of social media. Carlwood expresses support for her rebranding away from the "progressive" label given her alignment with independent and conservative critiques.

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Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 29:29 - 31:50

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

A Canadian Shame, Book Development and Sourcing

The book "A Canadian Shame" evolved from a planned short introduction for a reprint of the Indian Act into a standalone concise guide. The author emphasizes that the work is an amalgamation of public domain information, including Parliament records and Truth and Reconciliation Commission reports. Great effort was made to source every claim directly to original House of Commons transcripts to avoid speculation.

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Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030
• 30:25 - 34:19

Charlie Robinson | The Controlled Demolition Of The American Empire & Agenda 2030

Social Shaming, Mask Mandates and Community Snitching

The conversation addresses the psychological impact of social shaming and community "snitching" during pandemic lockdowns. Greg Carlwood mentions a San Diego judge overturning restaurant closures and criticizes local subreddits for creating lists of non-compliant small businesses. The segment explores how social pressure is used to enforce conformity without direct government intervention.

John Klyczek | School World Order, Edu-Conditioning, & The Technocracy
• 1:08:25 - 1:12:02

John Klyczek | School World Order, Edu-Conditioning, & The Technocracy

Greg Carlwood on Shifting Perspectives and Social Isolation

Greg Carlwood reflects on how the pandemic has changed his personal stance on education, now favoring Montessori or Waldorf schools due to their lower vaccination requirements and lack of electronics. He discusses the growing social isolation felt by those with "conspiratorial" views as public shaming and mask mandates become the norm. Carlwood admits that the "one foot in, one foot out" strategy may no longer be viable in the new reality.

Chris Knowles & Gordon White | Coronavirus Chaos, Mr. Global, & The Technocratic Plot
• 1:12:40 - 1:20:03

Chris Knowles & Gordon White | Coronavirus Chaos, Mr. Global, & The Technocratic Plot

Social Shaming and the Importance of Community Kindness

Carlwood addresses the trend of "social shaming" and citizens reporting each other for violating lockdowns, urging listeners to lead with kindness and empathy. He references Gordon White's "Chaos Protocols" and the importance of learning skills like permaculture before they become mandatory for survival. The segment wraps up with a mention of upcoming topics for Plus members, including shamanic illness and synchromysticism, before a final sign-off.

Greg Carlwood’s Coronavirus Comments & Concerns
• 14:48 - 16:11

Greg Carlwood’s Coronavirus Comments & Concerns

Social Shaming and Generational Divides

The rise of online shaming directed at people outdoors is identified as a slippery slope that could lead to further divisions over vaccine compliance. This trend is exacerbating existing tensions between millennials and baby boomers. Listeners are encouraged to remain sober and positive rather than succumbing to reactionary or judgmental behavior during the crisis.

Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda
• 47:55 - 53:26

Charlie Robinson | The Octopus Of Global Control, NASA Lies, & The Depopulation Agenda

Social Division and the Strategy of Non-Compliance

The conversation focuses on the division of society into pro-mask and anti-mask factions, which Robinson views as a tactic to prevent collective resistance. He describes the current environment as a "digital prison" being built through social shaming and neighbor-on-neighbor surveillance. Robinson concludes that he will focus his energy on those willing to wake up rather than trying to convince those who are committed to the mainstream narrative.

Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State
• 1:06:15 - 1:10:20

Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State

Host Reflections, The Challenges of Self-Governance

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, apologizing for his uncharacteristic tendency to argue with the guest. He explains the delay in releasing the episode was due to coverage of Pizzagate and astrological assessments, as well as technical recording issues. Carlwood expresses skepticism about the scalability of anarcho-capitalism, questioning whether public shaming is enough to maintain order without the threat of legal recourse for "assholes" or intoxicated individuals.

Dr. Richard Jacoby | The Toxic Effects of Sugar & The Corporate Food Conspiracy
• 56:41 - 58:39

Dr. Richard Jacoby | The Toxic Effects of Sugar & The Corporate Food Conspiracy

Fat Shaming, Corporate Safe Spaces

The host speculates that the concept of "fat shaming" and the culture of "safe spaces" may have been engineered by major food corporations like Pepsi and McDonald's to protect their business interests. He suggests that by labeling social commentary on obesity as prejudice, these companies prevent difficult but necessary conversations about health. The segment ends with a call for listeners to join the Plus membership.

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