Calmversations s06e55 | "Gender Me This..." A Candid Chat with Sasha Ayad & Stella O'Malley About Therapy, Gender, & Online Bullies
Feb 6, 2024
Therapists Sasha Ayad and Stella O'Malley discuss gender medicine, online bullying, and challenges faced by parents of transgender children. They explore the impact of revealing flaws in the medical system, the complexities of online behavior, and the negative effects of anonymity. They also touch on the connection between societal norms and beauty standards, as well as the purpose of anger in response to injustices. The episode concludes with the excitement of their upcoming season and book release.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Nuanced Coverage of Gender Medicine and Detransition
04:27 • 5min
Consequences of Revealing Flaws in the Medical System
09:24 • 10min
Online Bullying and the Complexity of Online Behavior
19:15 • 17min
The Impact of Anonymity on Online Behavior
36:32 • 2min
Challenges of Parents with Transgender Children
38:05 • 7min
A Charming Encounter in New Orleans
45:04 • 2min
Gender, Beauty, and Femininity
47:11 • 17min
The Purpose of Anger
01:04:19 • 23min
The Excitement of Upcoming Season and Book Release
01:26:56 • 8min