Laura is a detransitioned woman who socially transitioned in 1999 at the age of 15, and began medical transition in 2001. She detransitioned in 2005. In recent years, after discovering Blanchard's typology, Laura realized she had the female equivalent of autogynephilia, autoandrophilia, and now understands that was the motivation for her transition. Follow Laura on Twitter: @LReizenstein ============ Support our work: https:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU www.gender...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 23
Helena (age 23) identified as non-binary and transgender throughout her teenage years, transitioning with HRT from the age of 18 - 19 before detransitioning. In this episode, she reflects on the social and online influences that led to her down the path to transition. https://www.piqueresproject.com Twitter @lacroicsz ============ Support our work: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 22
Lisa Selin Davis is a journalist and author of TOMBOY: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different. Now available in paperback. From her website: In Tomboy, Davis explores the evolution of tomboyism from a Victorian ideal to a twentyfirst century fashion statement, honoring the girls and women—and those who identify otherwise—who stomp all over archaic gender norms. She highlights the forces that have shifted what we think of as masculine and feminine, delving into everyt...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 21
Members of the Gender Dysphoria Alliance (Aaron, Aaron, Janet and Sinead) discuss their concerns about WPATH's draft of the Standards of Care Version 8. https://www.wpath.org ============ Support our work: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 20
Limpida is a young trans woman who finally started to understand her experiences of gender dysphoria by reading the work of psychologists Dr Blanchard, Dr Bailey and in particular, Dr. Anne Lawrence’s Men Trapped in Men’s Bodies and Becoming What We Love. She describes how her Autogynephilia, Autism and intrusive thoughts created a "splintered ego" (the emergence of a separate self) which eventually led to her decision to take cross sex hormones in 2019. Limpida's Substack: https://strigoi.subst...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 19
Dr Ray Blanchard describes his research and resulting typology of Gender Dysphoria which suggests two primary types: (1) Homosexual transsexualism (2) Non-homosexual transsexualism (Autogynephilia). Research: http://individual.utoronto.ca/ray_blanchard/#refereed_articles Twitter: @BlanchardPhD ============ Support our work: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 18
Dr Lisa Littman, coined the term "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria" in her groundbreaking 2018 study of the phenomenon, based on parents' observations. Many trans activists and activist organizations have dismissed the concept altogether. Her most recent research focusses on transition regret (detransition). Her paper was published in October 2021. In this episode of Transparency, Aaron reflects on how Dr Littman's research fits within his own trans experiences and observations. ROGD Study: https://...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 17
Michelle Alleva is a Canadian woman who lived as a transman for 10 years before being assessed and diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. She shares her story of transitioning within the Informed Consent Model of care, and her eventual detransition. Michelle's Blog: https://somenuanceplease.substack.com/p/detransition-diary-5 WPATH Standards of Care: https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc Sasha Ayad on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wx46iO8mVGQ Autism and GD article: https://4w.pub/autism-puberty-gender-dyspho...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 16
GDA member from Ireland, Luke (FTM) joins the Transparency team to talk about the ethical, legal and biological dilemmas faced as a result of gender transition. This is an audio only episode to protect Luke's Privacy. More information about the GRC: https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com Support our work: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 15
GDA board member Buck Angel joins the Transparency team to talk about shifting politics in the trans community and healthcare. Mentioned: Genspect - A voice for parents - www.genspect.org Gender Exploratory Therapy Association - https://genderexploratory.com Gender Dysphoria Alliance - www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com To donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU...
Oct 24, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 14
GDA member Cynthia tells her story of childhood gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia and how she's chosen to manage it without medical interventions. https://www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CT24DGMWKGXBU
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 13
GDA member Cat is a black American transwoman with a depth of ideas about social justice in a post-modern era. Follow Cat @clickclackcathy on Twitter Topics covered: Critical race theory/BLM Queer theory Trans activism Social justice Religion
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 12
Carole Hooven is an evolutionary biologist at Harvard University and author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us (2021). In this episode of Transparency, Carole was invited to ask Aaron K, Aaron T and Mars F questions about the changes they experienced upon initiating testosterone injections. Carole's research on the subject of testosterone and its impact on behaviour is both fascinating and highly informative. https://www.amazon.com/Story-Testoste... https:...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 11
This episode, we answer several of your thought-provoking questions such as: "Should a distinction be made between transexual & "trans" (the wide umbrella) in practice & law?" "What are your thoughts on some current attempts by new orgs to separate the T from the LGB?"
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 10
Aaron K, Aaron T, Arty Morty and Robbie discuss gender dysphoria in the context of the LGB community and the rise of homophobia in the shadows of trans activism.
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 9
A conversation with Irish butch lesbian, Lauren Black, about shared experiences of gender dysphoria and their desire to rebuild LGB and T communities in an age of divisive cancel culture.
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 8
A deep-dive conversation with Mars Fernandez (Upperhand Mars) about the twists and turns of medicalizing gender dysphoria. The Transparency team discusses "red flags", medical complications, the shortcomings of the healthcare system when needing care, and reflections about early experiences of dysphoria. To view the original video recording, visit us on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyT3tzs5d8JKnR6fJqbKfQ
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 45 min
The "infamous" Lisa (Jamie) Shupe, North America's first legally non-binary person, talks to the Transparency team about mental health and living with Autogynephilia. This was a fascinating conversation that you won't want to miss. To see the original video recording on YouTube, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyT3tzs5d8JKnR6fJqbKfQ
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 6
Hosts Aaron Kimberly and Aaron Terrell are joined by Kenneth Pirie and Australian transman Kevin. Kevin, a new member of the Gender Dysphoria Alliance, shares his transition story. You can find the original video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyT3tzs5d8JKnR6fJqbKfQ
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 5
Featuring special guest, transwoman Janet Scott AKA "Catlady". Janet shares her perspectives on such topics as single sex spaces. Janet now holds a position on the leadership team with Gender Dysphoria Alliance. She has her own YouTube Channel called "Transmissions From the Transgender Battleground" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh58dqnPgtoq-iRDDjoDcjw See the original video of this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyT3tzs5d8JKnR6fJqbKfQ ** We apologize for the "squeaky toy" soun...
Aug 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 4
Hosts Aaron Kimberly and Aaron Terrell are joined by two additional transmen, Kenneth Pirie and Scott Newgent of TReVoices to discuss Autogynephilia (AGP). The article they mention is called "Trans Men Fight Back" which was a statement they released in July 2021 about the balance of power and control over the current trans narrative. Watch the original video: https://youtu.be/T4qBxYbvhl8
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 3
Hosts Aaron Kimberly and Aaron Terrell are joined by Ken Pirie and Scott Newgent to discuss their experiences with medical transition outcomes. To watch the original video recording, visit: https://youtu.be/14TIEgAVmow
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 2
Transmen Aaron Kimberly and Aaron Terrell discuss their personal journeys into and back out of gender ideology. To watch the original video recording, visit: https://youtu.be/9_RpPVbOwxA
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 1
