In this insightful and powerful episode of Don't Worry, It’s Confidential, we sit down with a gender-affirming care expert who works with trans individuals and those questioning their gender. She shares her firsthand experiences and the systemic challenges many trans and gender-diverse people face when accessing healthcare and gender-affirming care.
Topics we cover:
- Navigating the healthcare system as a trans person -- barriers & advocacy
- Gender-affirming therapy and why a nonjudgmental, non-hierarchical approach matters
- Working for Trans Lifeline and supporting trans communities
- Going beyond the gender binary and the importance of expression that feels right for the individual
- Transmedicalism, what it is and why it's important to understand nuances
- Normalizing self-doubt in the gender discovery process
This episode is for everyone, whether you’re trans, gender diverse, questioning, a healthcare professional, or simply wanting to learn more. Let’s shift the conversation towards affirmation, curiosity, and care🌟
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