How Social Contagions Spread: The Rise of Gender Dysphoria | Dr. Miriam Grossman
Nov 17, 2023
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Dr. Miriam Grossman explains the origins of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria, the harm gender ideology causes children, and how to protect kids from school social transitions. They discuss the dark history of gender-transition surgeries, the manipulation of parents by trans activists, and the normalization of transitioning minors. Dr. Grossman offers guidance to parents and highlights the need for reliable studies on transitioning children.
The rise of gender dysphoria among young people could be attributed to societal trends, social media, and the desire for an emotional solution.
There is a lack of comprehensive and ethically conducted studies supporting the effectiveness and long-term outcomes of gender affirming care for young people.
Deep dives
The Problem with Gender Affirming Care
The podcast episode discusses the issue of gender affirming care and its potential consequences for young teens and adults. The guest, Dr. Miriam Grossman, highlights the concern that trusted institutions such as children's hospitals and medical associations are promoting the idea of gender affirming care without sufficient evidence. The episode highlights a lack of solid scientific studies supporting the effectiveness and safety of this approach, particularly for adolescents. Dr. Grossman emphasizes the need for thorough research and caution when it comes to gender transitions for young people.
The Rise of Gender Dysphoria
The podcast delves into the alarming increase in the number of children and teenagers identifying as transgender in recent years. The host references statistics that show a significant rise in diagnoses of gender dysphoria among young people. Dr. Grossman describes this phenomenon as a social contagion, suggesting that societal trends, social media, and the desire for a solution to various emotional issues may contribute to the increase. She also notes that a substantial portion of individuals identifying as gender dysphoric have pre-existing mental health conditions, highlighting the importance of considering the underlying factors associated with this trend.
Lack of Evidence and the Manipulation of Parents
The podcast highlights the lack of comprehensive studies supporting the effectiveness and long-term outcomes of gender affirming care. Dr. Grossman points out that existing studies often suffer from methodological flaws, including small sample sizes, lack of control groups, and inadequate follow-up periods. She emphasizes the importance of ethical research and criticizes the manipulation of parents by leveraging fears of suicide to push gender transitions. The episode also explores the role of schools and the need for parents to proactively communicate their disagreement and concerns about gender ideology being taught to their children.
Dr. Miriam Grossman joined Rep. Crenshaw to explain the dark origins of the phenomenon known as Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (when an adolescent or young adult expresses a sudden and intense belief that their gender identity is different from their assigned sex). We learn about Dr. John Money, a monster who pioneered gender-transition surgery for minors in the 1960s. Dr. Grossman explains how activists got once highly respected organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics to normalize transitioning minors. She covers everything that’s wrong with the studies used by trans activists and doctors to manipulate the parents of these children. And she gives guidance to parents on how to prevent schools from exposing their kids to gender ideology.
Miriam Grossman, MD has a Doctor of Medicine from New York University Medical School and is board certified in psychiatry, with a sub-specialty in child and adolescent psychiatry. She is the author of “Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness.” Follow her on X at @Miriam_Grossman.
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