10 episodes
Health Across the Gender Spectrum Health Across the Gender Spectrum
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- Health & Fitness
This podcast series, part of a larger online educational course, offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the real-life experiences of six transgender children and their families, along with two transgender experts in the field of medicine and health. From these stories, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender spectrum, and receive practical tips for parents, teachers, healthcare providers and anyone who wants to help create a more gender-expansive environment - one in which all people can live authentically. As a global community of unique individuals, we can begin to build a world that is ready to nurture and love each and every child.
Simply put, we feel that the thoughts, ideas and sentiments of these remarkable individuals... are priceless. We are confident that, like us, you will end up learning more from them than you could ever imagine. Together, we can lay a stronger foundation for all children. Join us as we explore health, across the gender spectrum.
Please visit the full course offered on:
- Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/learn/health-gender-spectrum), and
- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBdwQsTY7ec&list=PLB0AYRZmsManwPn7dI9voNuQCifj3khtY)
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"What is a Girl?"
The mother of a young transgender girl remembers her own struggles in understanding that gender identity doesn’t always align with a child's sex assigned at birth. She voices her own questions about what it really means to be a girl.
Created by Marlo Mack, as part of her "How to Be a Girl" podcast series (http://www.howtobeagirlpodcast.com). -
Alice Lyman Miller: "You've Only Got One Life"
Professor Alice Lyman Miller of Stanford University remembers her experiences transitioning at Stanford’s prestigious Hoover Institution, where she was swiftly welcomed as Alice.
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"This is Real"
A kindergarten teacher with decades of teaching experience remembers the year that a very special student helped her understand the benefits of creating a gender-expansive classroom.
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"Hold Space for Your Child"
A father, who is also a teacher, reflects back on his experiences raising a transgender son. He reminds us that our children are like ships, and above all else, the compass guiding them should point towards their happiness.
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"Who Doesn't Want to Be Heard?"
A mother remembers the day her daughter came home from school with a stack of pants, given to her by the principal along with permission to wear them instead of the school's “girl uniform”. The mother remembers how her child’s true personality began to emerge that day.
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"It's Got to Be OK"
A mother and her two daughters tell the story of how they first learned the language they needed to support and advocate for the younger daughter, who is transgender. The older daughter describes her desire to protect her sister and how simple acceptance of each individual’s uniqueness would make the world a better place.