Normalcy, Nuance & Narratives: Laura Scarrone Bonhomme on Challenging Gender, Sexual and Relationship Conformity

In this episode of Self Matters, host Charlie Wells sits down with Laura Scarrone Bonhomme, a consultant clinical psychologist, to explore the evolving landscape of mental health, gender, sexual, and relationship diversity. Laura shares her journey from her upbringing in Spain to aiding earthquake survivors in Chile. The discussion traverses a variety of topics including the inherent biases in societal definitions of 'normalcy,' the complexities faced by transgender individuals and the importance of language in clinician training. They also delve into the systemic changes needed in healthcare, offering perspectives on improving global mental health by challenging traditional mental healthcare approaches.

00:08 Meet Laura Scarrone Bonhomme 
01:16 Laura's Early Life and Interest in Psychology 
03:30 Challenges and Learning in Chile 
08:17 Transition to the UK and New Opportunities 
10:03 Understanding Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity 
18:25 The Importance of Labels and Language 
20:57 Gender and Medicine: A Complex Relationship 
28:01 Training and Bias in Therapy 
31:59 Insights from the Book 
37:29 Eradicating Normal