Transparently Speaking
Transparently Speaking
Latest Episodes
Real life Story - Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is Life Saving Care (125)
In this episode, Joy and Diana share their progress in searching for medical care for their transgender kids after their previous providers stopped providing care in January. Joy shares details about her first meeting with Samantha's new provid...
Meet TransFamilies: Support for Parents of Gender-Diverse Kids (124)
Diana sits down with Aidan, founder, and Johnny, CEO, of TransFamilies — an organization that has spent over two decades building community and support for parents and caregivers of gender-diverse, transgender, and non-binary children.Ai...
Pride Love Letter to our Transgender kids (5th annual) - #123
In our 5th Annual Pride Month letter, Diana and Joy speak directly to their children, to transgender youth, and to every family navigating a world that continues to make trans existence extremely challenging. They reflect on fear and exha...
Appointments and Barriers: Finding GA Care
Diana shares an encouraging update after a virtual consultation with a new gender-affirming care provider. Joy & Diana discuss what makes a provider stand out, the therapist letter process, and the real barriers they continue to navigate on...
Another Barrier to Care (#121)
In this episode, Diana opens up about the frustration and emotional exhaustion of facing yet another barrier while seeking a provider for youth gender-affirming care (GAC). Listen in to understand new challenges related to transitioning care ac...