Join Kara as she dives into the topic of understanding trans from a fact based perspective. Kara does a beautiful job holding this space with deep care. Be prepared to laugh, cry, be seen, and learn something you take with you! Interested in submitting a question to Kara? We would love to hear from you! Connect with Kara on insta: @kara_marie1234 References "Regret after Gender-affirmation Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence" Bustos, Valeria P. MD*; Bustos, Samyd S. MD†; Mascaro, Andres MD‡; Del Corral, Gabriel MD, FACS§; Forte, Antonio J. MD, PhD, MS¶; Ciudad, Pedro MD, PhD∥; Kim, Esther A. MD**; Langstein, Howard N. MD††; Manrique, Oscar J. MD, FACS††Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 9(3):p e3477, March 2021. | DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003477 "Prevalence of Gender-Affirming Surgical Procedures Among Minors and Adults in the US" Dannie Dai, BS1; Brittany M. Charlton, ScD2; Elizabeth R. Boskey, PhD3 et al. JAMA Netw Open Published Online: June 27, 2024; 7;(6):e2418814. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18814 "Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim." The Associated Press - NBC News, May 29, 2025 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/utah-lawmakers-said-gender-affirming-care-harmful-kids-study-contradic-rcna209691 Systematic Medical Evidence Review of Hormonal Transgender Treatment Report (26 B-1-239) Department of Health and Human Servies, Utah State Legislature, Nov. 30 2024 https://le.utah.gov/AgencyRP/reportingDetail.jsp?rid=636 "Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendments (S.B. 16, 2023) - Report to the Utah Legislature, Health and Human Servies Interim Committee," May 2025 "Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals: Perceived Satisfaction and Barriers to Care" Hadal El-Hadi, Jill Stone, Claire Temple-Oberle, and Alan Robertson Harrop Volume 26, Issue 4 https://doi.org/10.1177/2292550318767437 Books Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes - Harrison Browne & Rachel Browne A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns - Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson Podcasts A Bit Fruity w/Matt Bernstein "The New York Times Things the Gays Have Gone Too Far" (7.12.25) "Maia Poet: The Final Boss of Detrans Grifters" (4.4.25) "J.K. Rowling's Spiral into Madness" (3.26.24) "Conservatives Don't Care About Your Kids" (2.27.24) "The Detransitioner Panic" (12.5.23) Strict Scrutiny, "SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors" (6.18.25) Bonus, "Yes, we're in a Constitutional Crisis" (2/17/25) If Books Could Kill "The Supreme Court Goes Full TERF" (7.1.25) "The New York Times's Wark on Trans Kids" (2.27.23) Episodes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: S12.E7: Trans Athletes S9.E26: Transgender Rights II Part 1 in season 2, 2015
