72 episodes
Transparently Speaking Transparently Speaking
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- Kids & Family
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4.6 • 30 Ratings
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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.
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Undisclosed: Navigating What Ifs
In Episode 72, Diana shares the details of a school-based scenario that’s arisen, and how she’s preparing for the possibility of Dyna disclosing his transgender identity. Join Joy and Diana as they explore what’s different this time (vs. with Clark & Samantha), and listen to their reflection on how gender identity disclosure may help or hinder success (e.g., in sports or music / the arts).
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Preparing to Let Go (#71)
Diana gives an update on preparing Clark to leave the house and go to school next year. Listen as things get real for Diana, as she realizes her feelings as she considers saying goodbye to her oldest child.
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Lets' talk about s3x (#70)
Join Diana and Joy as they share what's been holding them back from having conversations with their trans youth about intimacy and safe sex, and learn what they are taking away as opportunities for further conversation.
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Movin' Out (#69)
Diana talks about Clark's next steps after graduation and her feelings about them. Joy helps Diana explore what is coming up for her and provides perspective.
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Nex Benedict (#68)
Diana and Joy share their experience in discovering and navigating the news of Nex Benedict’s tragic bullying and death in Oklahoma.
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Navigating Athletic Eligibility (#67)
Join Joy and Diana for an update on the discussion with school district administration, as Joy pursues Samantha's eligibility to participate in the sport she loves. Listen to learn about an Endocrinologist's perspective on sex vs. gender, ongoing considerations for maintaining privacy in non-disclosure, and Diana's advice about how to set the tone in making requests for confidentiality.
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.
Customer Reviews
Trans Approved! (At least by me)
As a trans person, it’s so nice to hear parents discussing these things from a place of love, support,
Confusion
The sadness that these parents support there children and except them as a “trans” person is just leading your child down a path of destruction and sadness that only the devil has provided. I am truly praying for those children that do irreversible procedures and medication. The confusion in this world is so depressing, but only Jesus Christ can save y’all. Please consider this, Diana and Joy, and have the strength to tell your child “no”. Love tells the truth. Thank you for reading this message and consider changing your mind. 1 Corinthians 18:4-7
PS I am not a not loving person by writing this. Anyone who despises this message must not want the message of the gospel. If you are offended, Diana and Joy, I don’t know what else to tell y’all.
Great podcast!
This podcast is always so informative and compassionate. Thank you, Diana & Joy, for sharing your experience, advice and support. I look forward to each episode and recommend it highly. Excellent content!