Dr Miriam Grossman - No Child is Born in the Wrong Body - Lost in Trans Nation: The Truth About Gendern - No Child is Born in the Wrong Body - Lost in Trans Nation: The Truth About Gender
Aug 31, 2023
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Dr. Miriam Grossman, an expert on the truth about gender discusses the negative effects of risky gender decisions made by young people, the controversy surrounding puberty blockers for transgender children, and the consequences of medicalization. The podcast also explores the scandal surrounding TAVA Stock therapy clinic and discusses the ongoing information war about gender and free speech restrictions.
Professionals are instructed to affirm a child's new identity of the opposite sex regardless of age or emotional issues, but there is no evidence of long-term benefit and potential harms are pointed out.
Teenagers, mostly girls, experiencing gender dysphoria are influenced by peer interactions and internet content, raising concerns about the lack of biological evidence, long-term consequences, and psychological well-being.
The politicization of gender affirming care is criticized, highlighting the need for evidence-based medical approaches, accurate data on outcomes, and consideration of future options like fertility, while specific cases of negative outcomes and controversial practices are mentioned.
Deep dives
Concerns about gender affirming care for minors
The podcast discusses the concerns surrounding gender affirming care for minors. Dr. Grossman explains that professionals are instructed to affirm a child's new identity of the opposite sex regardless of their age or underlying emotional issues. Despite claims of gender affirming care being life-saving, Dr. Grossman argues that there is no evidence of long-term benefit and points to potential harms. The use of puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries in minors is questioned, highlighting cases of irreversible damage and long-term medicalization. The profit motives of pharmaceutical companies and the lack of accurate data on the psychological outcomes are also mentioned.
Rise in gender dysphoria among teenage girls
The podcast addresses a new demographic of teenagers, mostly girls, who experience gender dysphoria. Dr. Grossman explains that these girls often have pre-existing mental health problems and immerse themselves in internet content promoting gender identity. The social contagion aspect is emphasized, suggesting that peer influence plays a role in this new phenomenon. The lack of biological evidence for gender dysphoria is mentioned, and concerns are raised about the long-term consequences and the psychological well-being of individuals going through gender affirming care.
Politicization and potential harm of gender affirming care
There is a discussion about the politicization of gender affirming care and its potential harms. The podcast highlights the use of the issue by political parties and questions the ethical implications. Dr. Grossman criticizes the promotion of gender affirming care as a civil rights issue and emphasizes the need for evidence-based medical approaches. The lack of accurate data on outcomes and the potential closing off of future options, such as fertility, are concerns that are raised. The podcast also mentions specific examples of negative outcomes and the controversy surrounding the Tavistock Clinic's practices.
The Dangers of Gender Affirming Care in Children
The podcast episode discusses the controversy surrounding gender affirming care in children. It highlights the concerns of giving puberty blockers to minors with gender dysphoria. The episode argues that these treatments are being given to children who may not have had gender dysphoria from an early age or who have severe mental health issues. The lack of long-term evidence for the effectiveness of the treatment is emphasized. The podcast also explores the risks and consequences of gender affirming surgeries such as double mastectomies and castrations.
The Suppression of Information and the Impact on Families
This podcast episode highlights the information war and the suppression of dissenting opinions in the field of gender affirming care. It criticizes the censorship of information and the lack of debate on the topic. The episode discusses the influence of professional organizations in promoting gender affirming care, even in the face of contradictory evidence. The importance of informed parents and open discussions with children about gender identity is emphasized as a way to combat the influence of social media and ideologues. The episode also touches on the controversy surrounding the documentary 'What is a Woman' and the ongoing attempts to silence opposing views.
