Labs, Laughter, and Losing Ground (126) Artwork

Transparently Speaking

We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves. We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Beyond parenting, we are also excited about building a community of allies and chosen family who will stand together with us, Transparently Speaking.

All Episodes

Transparently Speaking

Labs, Laughter, and Losing Ground (126)

August 01, 2026 • Transparently Speaking • Season 1 • Episode 126

0:00 | 30:13

Send us Fan Mail

Diana and Joy catch up on a summer full of both medical logistics and hard moments. Diana walks through the challenge of scheduling Dinah's first blood draw around needle anxiety, and the added caution hospitals are showing around gender-affirming care even as federal pressure on Medicaid and Medicare funding appears to be easing. Joy shares a surprisingly smooth visit to Planned Parenthood for overdue care, followed by a birthday night out that turned painful when a headlining comedian's set leaned hard into transphobic jokes met with audience laughter. The two also talk through Samantha's recent breakup, her choice to stay closeted with friends, and the family's early research into international options for bottom surgery given current U.S. age restrictions on the procedure.

If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.

As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.