Subscribe to Heretics Clips here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos What happens when sexuality, gender identity, and autism collide in today’s culture wars? Child therapy advocate James Esses joins Heretics to tackle one of the most controversial debates in the UK right now — and why he believes society is dangerously blurring the lines between being trans and being autistic. In this explosive and deeply thought-provoking conversation, James explains how young people — particularly autistic girls and same-sex attracted women — are sometimes being misdiagnosed or pressured into identifying as trans when their experiences may have entirely different roots. We discuss: Why some autistic traits can be mistaken for gender dysphoria The growing number of detransitioners who regret their medical choices Why lesbians who don’t date trans women are now being labelled “transphobic” The case of lesbian dating event organiser Jenny Watson — and the backlash she faced How cultural and activist pressures are influencing therapy and clinical practice Why J.K. Rowling has publicly warned about these trends 💥 This isn’t an anti-trans conversation — it’s a call for open discussion and proper safeguarding. James argues that vulnerable young people deserve better than rushed diagnoses and politically motivated treatments. 👉 Are clinicians now afraid to question whether a patient is truly trans? 👉 How is autism being overlooked in the rush to affirm gender identity? 👉 And what will future generations think when they look back at this moment in history? James draws on his professional background and real-world examples to show how ideological capture can affect mental health care — and why safeguarding, not politics, should be the priority when it comes to children and teens. Whether you agree with James or not, this is a conversation that challenges the dominant narrative and demands critical thinking. 📺 Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIN-0yjqoW8 If you want more fearless conversations with experts, whistleblowers, and cultural commentators, subscribe now to Heretics Clips and never miss an episode. #JamesEsses #HereticsPodcast #Autism #TransgenderDebate #GenderIdentity #LesbianRights #JKRowling #Detransition #ChildSafeguarding #HereticsClips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices