In this episode, I confront a dangerous idea that’s spreading online: the claim that people shouldn’t “fight” cancer because doing so disrupts the soul’s ability to heal. This isn’t just bad advice — it’s harmful, manipulative, and rooted in a shallow misunderstanding of both illness and healing. From toxic positivity to misused spiritual language, I explore why this kind of thinking is not just misguided — it’s deadly. If you’ve ever been told that you or someone you love “manifested” cancer, or that they could’ve been healed if they’d just changed their mindset — this one’s for you. 📌 New episodes of Call Me Tony each week. Unscripted, real, and unapologetic.

For most of my life, I believed that we all have more in common than we have in conflict. That belief helped me hold onto hope during times when division seemed endless. But I’ve changed. In this episode, I speak plainly about why I’ve stopped trying to find common ground with people who actively work against everything I care about. I talk about what it means to stop seeking understanding from those who don’t value truth, compassion, or the people I love. This is not a call for unity. It’s a call for boundaries—and honesty.

Matt Dillahunty has been a key figure in many people’s deconversion—including mine. His debates are sharp, logical, and often brutal in exposing religious flaws. But does his confrontational approach actually help atheism grow? Many atheists look at the few people who deconvert after experiencing hostility and assume this proves that aggression works. But what about the countless people who are pushed further into their beliefs because of it? This episode isn’t about tearing down Dillahunty’s contributions—it’s about expanding the conversation. Atheism isn’t just for those who already agree with us. If we want to engage with a broader audience, we need to rethink how we present ourselves. Listen in as I break down the impact of confrontational atheism and ask whether we can do better.

When I started Call Me Tony, I wanted to let listeners get to know me as my friends do. That meant sharing my stories, reflections, and personal experiences. But recently, I’ve realized that I’ve been holding back. I’ve avoided sharing some of my strongest opinions—not because I don’t have them, but because I didn’t want people to judge me based on a difference in perspective. But the truth is, my opinions and the way I express them are just as much a part of me as my personal stories. In this episode, I talk about why I’m done filtering myself, what this shift means for the future of the podcast, and why embracing the risk of honesty is the only way forward. If you’re here for real conversations, I appreciate you. Let’s see where this goes. Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-tony/id1750068044 🔗 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4NasYhBxTPc9GFB0WGJ0EH Follow me: 📱 www.facebook.com/fischer.acb

I used to believe that strong arguments could change minds. That if you laid out the facts, exposed the contradictions, and made a rational case, people would have no choice but to see the truth. But after years of watching bad ideas spread faster than good ones, I’m not sure logic even matters anymore. People want lies that make them feel safe, not truths that make them uncomfortable. This episode is about burnout, frustration, and the exhaustion of caring too much. Chronic fatigue syndrome has drained me physically, but it’s the mental exhaustion that weighs the heaviest—the sense that I should still be fighting, even when I have nothing left to give. 📌 In This Episode: -The endless frustration of debating people who reject logic -The intersection of religious interference and human rights -Why bad ideas spread so easily -The emotional toll of advocacy burnout -Wishing someone else would take over 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more raw, unfiltered episodes. #CallMeTony #Podcast #Burnout #DebatingReligion #Exhaustion #ChronicFatigue #HumanRights #Advocacy