by Gender Wellness of Los Angeles
Feeling lost in recent conversations about gender? “Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender” is YOUR space to gain resources, testimonies and answers related to gender—for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies alike. This show is hosted by the amazing community leaders & gender therapists Casey Weitzman, LMFT (she/her) and Grace O’Connor, LMFT (she/her) of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles. Follow along as Casey & Grace are joined by a variety of guests and experts to discuss the most pressing topics related to transgender, non-binary, and queer identities in America. The journey to your most authentic self starts here. Visit www.genwell.org today to discover more.
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December 12, 2023
<div>You don't want to miss the latest episode of Over the Binary Podcast. This week, Casey and Grace discuss how to seek a fulfilling journey toward trans joy; featuring the one and only Gina Bigham of the LA LGBT Center's Trans* Lounge. </div> <div> </div> <div><span class="il">Gina</span> Bigham is the Program Manager of the Trans* Lounge at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and a woman of trans experience. She has been a Center employee since 2011 and has made her mark on the organization not only with the Trans* Lounge, but also as the long-time lead organizer of Trans Pride L.A., one of the oldest and highest-attended trans specific pride events in the country. Along with her work at the Center, <span class= "il">Gina</span> is known throughout the community as one of the co-founders of WildSide’s Sin City Soirée. Founded in 2007 and continuing to this day, the Sin City Soirée is a week-long empowerment party in Las Vegas bringing together hundreds of trans individuals from all over the globe.</div> <div> </div> <div>When asked how we can support 'gender wellness' in today's world, Gina says "To support gender wellness is to have support. Support keeps us well."</div> <div> </div> <div>To find out which amazing resources are available to you through the LA Trans* Lounge, click here: <a href= "https://community.lalgbtcenter.org/trans-lounge/">https://community.lalgbtcenter.org/trans-lounge/</a></div> <div> </div> <div>If you need immediate support, please utilize the following hotlines:</div> <div>Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860<br /> Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (call) or 678678 (text)<br /> Suicide Crisis Hotline: #988 </div> <div> </div> <div>Over the Binary is a podcast hosted by Gender Therapists Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT & Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles. Casey and Grace are joined by a variety of guests to discuss issues related to transgender, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals. Over the Binary can be streamed on all your favorite podcast platforms including Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. </div>
June 20, 2023
<p>Dr. Marci Bowers began working with the trans community in the mid-1990’s, prior to her transition. Flash forward to today, she is a well-known pioneer in the field of gender-affirming surgery, the first transgender woman to perform such surgeries. </p> <p>In addition to her work as a physician/surgeon, Marci is the current President of <a href="https://wpath.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPATH</a>, the first transgender woman to hold the post, and also serves on the Board of Directors for <a href= "https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Trevor Project</a>. Previously, she has served on the Boards of GLAAD and the Transgender Law Center. Over the years, Dr. Bowers has been called upon — or been the subject of — numerous documentaries, interviews, news reports, and articles.</p> <p>Marci and podcast co-host Casey Weitzman, the President and Founder of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, have been friends and colleagues for over 10 years. All (above) things considered, it’s no wonder that OTB, Episode 9 took lots of twists and turns. Even after editing, it runs a little longer than expected, so we’ve outlined the episode to help you navigate the range of topics discussed.</p> <p><strong>CHAPTER 1 (6:21)</strong><br /> <strong>Trans-Surgical History Gives Way to Progress</strong><br /> Marci’s time in Trinidad, Colorado — dubbed the “sex change capital of the world” — which began in 2003, before her move to the West Coast which led to further development of gender-affirming surgery programs.<br /> - - -<br /> <strong>CHAPTER 2 (16:37)</strong><br /> <strong>The Science of WPATH</strong><br /> As President, Marci talks is emphatic that WPATH “is as science-based as any organization that I've ever been a part of.”<br /> - - -<br /> <strong>CHAPTER 3 (20:40)</strong><br /> <strong>Informed by DSM & Informed Consent</strong><br /> The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a formal classification of mental health disorders, featuring symptoms, diagnostic criteria, culture and gender-related features, and other important diagnostic information. Recent updates to the DSM, regarding care for gender-diverse folks, are discussed as Marci resoundingly states that GAS patients need to “do your research.” <br /> - - -<br /> <strong>CHAPTER 4 (28:17)</strong><br /> <strong>The Plight of Gender-Diverse Youth</strong><br /> Questions about the writings of Abigail Shrier direct the conversation towards thoughts about appropriate care for trans youth, the fear and doubt of parents, puberty blockers, and more.<br /> - - -<br /> <strong>CHAPTER 5 (40:43)</strong><br /> <strong>The Importance of Mental Health</strong><br /> A transition involves much more than just physical transformation, and mental health guidance along the way is paramount to one’s journey.<br /> - - -<br /> <strong>CHAPTER 6 (46:51)</strong><br /> <strong>A Vagina Dialogue: Vaginoplasty</strong></p> <p>- - -</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Presented by <a href= "https://genwell.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gender Wellness of Los Angele</a>s, OTB is a podcast hosted by Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT and Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT. Casey and Grace are sometimes be joined by a variety of guests to discuss topics designed that expand the collective understanding — and raise awareness — of issues important to transgender, gender diverse, and gender nonbinary people. OTB may also be streamed from popular podcast platforms like Audible and Apple Podcasts.</em></span></p>
December 1, 2022
<p>For reasons not understood, gender-diverse people are three to six times as likely to be autistic as cisgender people. In Episode 8, Casey and Grace welcome special guest, Dr. Laurie Stephens, to discuss the connection of autism diagnoses among the gender-diverse population. Dr. Stephens is a developmental psychologist who has been working with children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum for over 25 years. She currently serves as <a href= "https://www.thehelpgroup.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Help Group</a>’s Senior Director of Autism and LGBTQ+ Programs.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why this episode is relevant, especially for parents of transgender and non-binary children and for our fellow mental health clinicians</strong></p> <p>According to Spectrum, a prominent publisher of news and analysis about autism research, “People who do not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth are three to six times as likely to be autistic as cisgender people are, according to the largest study yet to examine the connection. Gender-diverse people are also more likely to report autism traits and to suspect they have undiagnosed autism.” NOTE: Researchers often use “gender diverse” as an umbrella term to describe people whose gender identities — such as transgender, non-binary or gender-queer — differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. Spectrum also reports “Nearly 70 percent of autistic gender-diverse adolescents say they need medical gender-related care, according to a small 2018 study, and 32 percent say their gender identity has been questioned because of their autism diagnosis.” As you watch/listen to Episode 8, you’ll discover why Dr. Stephens says — addressing fellow mental health clinicians: <em>“If you work with the autistic population, you really need to be familiar with the gender diverse population. And if you work in the gender diverse world, you need to understand autism.”</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>More about Dr. Laurie Stephens</strong></p> <p>Prior to her current position with The Help Group, Dr. Stephens served as the Director of Clinical Services for Education Spectrum for 12 years. She provided diagnostic and psycho-educational evaluations, individual and family therapy, social skills training, educational consultation and professional, academic and parent training. While working with her clients and their families, Dr. Stephens became extremely interested in the overlap between transgender, non-binary and gender-queer identifications among folks on the spectrum, as many of her clients began to reveal their authentic selves to her. Dr. Stephens’ passion led her to her current role overseeing all of Kaleidoscope’s programming and events. She has been instrumental in establishing a specialized diagnostic clinic for LGBTQ+ children, teens, and young adults who suspect they have an autism spectrum disorder.</p> <p>- - -</p> <p>Presented by Gender Wellness of Los Angeles ( <a href= "https://genwell.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://genwell.org</a> ), OTB is a podcast hosted by Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT and Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT. Casey and Grace are sometimes be joined by a variety of guests to discuss topics designed that expand the collective understanding — and raise awareness — of issues important to transgender, gender diverse, and gender nonbinary people. OTB may also be streamed from popular podcast platforms like Audible and Apple Podcasts.</p> <p>+++ Is there a topic that you’d like OTB to consider for an upcoming episode? Reach out to us and let us know: <a href= "https://genwell.org/contact/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://genwell.org/contact/</a></p>
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