by Sasha Ayad and Stella O'Malley
In this podcast, now in its fourth year, therapists Stella O'Malley and Sasha Ayad take a deep dive into the psychological and cultural forces impacting the social changes around "gender." Through interviews with researchers, doctors, therapists, parents, detransitioners, and others, Sasha and Stella's podcast is a "must listen" for anyone trying to navigate the current gender landscape. With their sharp analytical minds and deep compassionate hearts, Stella and Sasha have also become known throughout many parent networks as lighthouses in the midst of some very stormy seas. Previous guests include Helen Joyce, Jesse Singal, Leor Sapir, Kathleen Stock, Jamie Reed, Peter Boghossian and more. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.widerlenspod.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.widerlenspod.com</a>
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February 25, 2025
Hosts Stella O’Malley and Sasha Ayad discuss the impact of gender on culture and society, and announce their new monthly live events on Substack
February 14, 2025
<p>Sasha and Stella come together for the finale episode of Gender: a Wider Lens, reflecting on four years of sharing conversations, psychological analysis, and interviews centered around the exploration of gender identity, the evolving cultural landscape, and the trans discourse. Together, they have produced over 200 episodes providing informative insights and practical approaches for listeners, whether they have loved ones questioning their gender, are professionals encountering or supporting gender-questioning youth, or individuals grappling with their own gender identity.</p><p>In this final conversation, Sasha and Stella reflect on some of their most memorable episodes and pivotal discussions, marking significant progressions in the evolving understanding of identity development and gender transition. They also share details about each of their new resources in development, as well as the new live and unfiltered sessions they will be hosting each month together.</p><p>It's been a remarkable progression - from early observations of unusual patterns with gender-questioning teens inspiring the opening episode of the show exploring identity vs. dysphoria, to interviews with professional pioneers in gender medicine, to conversations with parents, trans individuals, school professionals, clinicians, journalists, authors, researchers, doctors, lawyers, politicians, activists, whistleblowers, spouses of trans people, children of trans people, and a growing list of detransitioners each with their own unique story and insights - a wide lens of different perspectives, offering reflections on gender and the shifting public consciousness around social and medical transition.</p><p>For links to resources featured in this episode, there's more to explore, access the full show notes at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-205">https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-205</a> </p><p>Buy Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents at <a target="_blank" href="https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/">https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/</a> </p><p>Join Our Listener Community to Access Exclusive Content at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/">https://www.widerlenspod.com/</a> </p><p>Support the Show at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/support-the-show">https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/support-the-show</a> </p><p>Join the conversation on YouTube at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod">www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod</a> </p><p>For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups, visit:</p><p>Sasha Ayad: <a target="_blank" href="https://sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching">https://sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching</a> </p><p>Stella O’Malley: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching">http://www.stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching</a> </p><p>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe">www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe</a> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe</a>
February 8, 2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://www.widerlenspod.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">www.widerlenspod.com</a><br/><br/><p>While healthcare is expected to be guided by evidence-based practice and individualized patient care, there seems to be a growing perception that some medical professionals may be more focused on advancing ideological influence rather than prioritizing individualized patient care.</p><p>The gender-affirming model of care functions as a streamlined path toward medical transition, often without sufficient psychological evaluation or exploration of alternatives. Many medical providers appear to follow a predetermined course rather than carefully assessing each patient’s unique circumstances. This raises serious ethical concerns about whether patients—particularly minors—are receiving the thorough, cautious care they deserve.</p><p>Additionally, the reluctance to critically discuss or debate aspects of gender medicine suggests that the field has become entangled with broader political movements. In some cases, dissenting voices, including those of detransitioners, have struggled to be heard, as their experiences challenge dominant narratives about gender-affirming care.</p><p>“It's sad that so many more parents I feel would speak out if it weren't so stigmatized to question anything related to child transition. And it makes me really sad because I know my parents have a lot they wish they could say and they just can't. And even if they did, they would be attacked and called liars, which is really sad to me.”</p><p>In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Clementine discusses the societal and medical influences that shaped her transition, expressing concern about the growing politicization of gender medicine. While she supports the right of adults to pursue body modifications, she argues that irreversible procedures affecting bodily function should be limited to those who are fully mature and capable of making such significant decisions. She describes how stopping testosterone significantly improved her mental health, suggesting a link between high testosterone levels and psychosis in women. And she reflects on the role her family and partner played in her detransition, highlighting the importance of having someone who saw her as a person beyond identity labels.</p><p>Watch our full length episode with Clementine Breen: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-204">https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-204</a></p><p>For instructions on setting up a private feed to listen to our premium content in your favorite podcast app, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/how-to-listen-to-our-full-premium">https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/how-to-listen-to-our-full-premium</a>.</p><p></p>
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