Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels Follow the money. Inside the Trans Industry Machine
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Sep 3, 2025 
In a revealing conversation, Chris Moritz, an expert on economics and author of 'Failed State', dives into the billion-dollar transgender medical industry. He discusses who truly benefits from gender dysphoria diagnoses, exploring the financial motivations behind treatments like puberty blockers and surgeries. The dialogue uncovers the influence of powerful institutions and raises critical questions about whether care is prioritized over profit. Moritz sheds light on the complexities surrounding transgender youth care and the ethical dilemmas facing practitioners.
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Trans Healthcare Is A Rapidly Growing Market
- Chris Moritz shows the transgender medical market grew from $2.94B in 2018 to $4.1B in 2022 and is projected to hit $7.8B by 2030.
- He highlights a surprising 15% share of cosmetic surgery revenue despite trans people being ~0.6% of the population.
Protect Children Before Irreversible Care
- Jillian Michaels argues adults should have bodily autonomy but stresses children need truthful information and protection.
- She urges stricter scrutiny and caution before altering minors' bodies or prescribing irreversible treatments.
Surgery Revenue Disproportionate To Population
- Chris notes transgender surgeries made $2.5B in 2022, representing 15% of US cosmetic surgery revenue that year.
- He uses this disparity to question whether financial incentives are driving rapid expansion in care access and procedures.
