Gender: A Wider Lens

Journalist Lisa Selin Davis discusses the WPATH scandal, suppression of evidence in transgender health standards, history of medical transition, ethical concerns, lack of whistleblowers, and media portrayal of transgender issues.

The podcast discusses the importance of empowering parents and children in the face of changing gender laws, highlighting the need to focus on the long-term well-being of children and protect them from harmful influences. It emphasizes the necessity for children to receive truthful education about science and human biology, protect their bodies, and preserve their future fertility.

Distinguished attorney Vernadette Broyles discusses legal, emotional, and physical consequences of secret social transition, challenges in navigating gender identity issues in school, implications of Title IX regulations, and legal battles over parental rights in school policies on gender identity

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.comThere has been an emerging trend of families where multiple members identify as transgender. It often begins with one person transitioning, followed by the partner adopting a non-binary identity or similar. In some cases, this trajectory extends to their children, with multiple kids identifying as transgender. Videos circulating online depict adults posing leading questions to very young children, as young as four or five years old, which appear to steer the child towards identifying as transgender. What could be behind this phenomenon?In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Emma Thomas describes the destabilizing effect her father's transition had on her sense of self and the significant disruption and uncertainty she experienced regarding her own identity and place within both her family as well as within society.Watch our full length episode with Emma Thomas: https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-169 To listen to our premium content in your favorite podcast app click here for Substack instructions on setting up a private feed.

Emma Thomas, advocate for children of transitioners, shares her experience growing up with an AGP dad, discussing misinformation around chestfeeding, hope for treating autogynephilia, and challenges faced by children of transitioning parents.

Author and journalist Abigail Shrier discusses the prevalent view of trauma in society, emphasizing resilience over assuming long-term psychological damage. She highlights the importance of teaching children about family struggles for strength and the significance of a supportive family bond for growth.

Sasha and Stella welcome author and journalist Abigail Shrier to the show, and what a remarkable conversation exploring the impact of mental health culture on young people and families, how therapeutic attitudes are shaping schools and parenting practices, and the adverse effects of specific social and psychological interventions on youth.For links and resources relevant to this episode, access the full show notes at   https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-168 Buy Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents at https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/  Join Our Listener Community to Access Exclusive Content at https://www.widerlenspod.com/  Support the Show at https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/support-the-show  Join the conversation on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups, visit:Sasha Ayad: https://sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching   Stella O’Malley: http://www.stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching To learn more about our sponsors, visit:Therapy First at https://www.therapyfirst.org/ Genspect at https://genspect.org/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.comAre other legal precedents related to issues like abortion, euthanasia, lobotomies, or cosmetically oriented body modifications that can shed light on current legal challenges involving gender medicine?In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Josh Payne explains how legal strategies often involve comparing new cases to similar past ones where patients experienced harm due to misinformation or non-disclosure. He cites examples of medical harm cases, emphasizing the importance of proving intentional deception to establish fraud, noting that historical medical practices like lobotomies, now judged harshly, provide a precedent for current critiques of gender medical interventions.Watch our full length free episode with Josh Payne: https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-167 To listen to our premium content in your favorite podcast app click here for Substack instructions on setting up a private feed.

Lawyer Josh Payne discusses legal challenges detransitioners face, such as informed consent issues, systemic healthcare problems, and the need for cautious medical practices. The conversation highlights vulnerabilities, lack of comprehensive care, and the pursuit of justice for affected individuals.

Exploring the complexities of estranged children returning to their families, highlighting the importance of empathy and avoiding common mistakes by parents. Dr. Joshua Coleman discusses the dynamics of reconciliation and the impact of estrangement on families, emphasizing the potential for reconciliation driven by personal growth.