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159. Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier

Mar 21, 2021

In this engaging discussion, Abigail Shrier, author and journalist, delves into the surge of gender dysphoria among young females and the societal implications of rapid medical interventions. She shares her insights from writing "Irreversible Damage" and raises critical questions about the ethics of current treatment practices, the influence of social media, and the challenges of de-transitioning. Shrier also explores the emotional and physical effects of medical transitions, emphasizing the need for informed consent and comprehensive evaluation in the evolving landscape of gender identity.

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The Unexplained Spike in Transgender Identification Among Teen Girls

01:17

What's the Biggest Change?

00:39

Are There Side Effects of Breast Removal?

00:41

Coexistence of Gender Immutability and Gender Fluidity

00:39

Intro

2min

The Gender Dysphoria Epidemic

18min

The Social Contagion of Self-Harm Among Young Women

2min

Exploring Credibility in Gender Identity Investigations

2min

Navigating Medical Transitions: A Critical Lens

16min

Navigating Gender Complexity

8min

Navigating Intimacy in the Digital Age

7min

The Impact of Sexual Novelty on Relationships and Identity

3min

Navigating Gender Transition and Mental Health

11min

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The Complexities of Gender Transition

11min

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Phalloplasty and Gender Transition: A Critical Examination

12min

This episode was recorded on 01/06/21

Abigail Shrier and I discuss identity, gender dysphoria, the increased rate of gender transitioning procedures among young female adolescents, details of these procedures, de-transitioning, her personal experiences with writing her book “Irreversible Damage”, and more.

Abigail Shrier is a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal and author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. Abigail used her experience as a journalist to interview a wide variety of experts on the explosion in the number of young women self-diagnosing and taking steps to physically transition to male using hormones and surgery.

Find more of Abigail Shrier on Twitter @AbigailShrier

Purchase Abigail’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage-Transgender-Seducing-Daughters/dp/1684510317/

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