About this episode

Dr. Diana Sorrentino discusses the complexities of gender identity, its biological and social influences, and support strategies for transgender youth.

...with Dr Diana Sorrentino In this episode, Dr. D, an expert on gender diversity and transgender identities with over 40 years of experience, explores gender identity's neurobiological foundations, social influences, and evolving terminology. Dr. D shares her personal journey, explains foetal development and intersex variations, and discusses support strategies for transgender youth. She highlights the critical role of family acceptance, outlines age-appropriate medical guidelines, and emphasises that gender diversity is a natural, biological phenomenon. The episode encourages educators to examine their biases and seek reliable resources to better support gender-diverse individuals. Paradoxes of Gender Podcast can be found here: https://paradoxesofgender.com/podcasts-1 or on whichever platform you get your podcasts. Dr D's Books are available via her website: https://paradoxesofgender.com/books WPATH website is: https://wpath.org/ Episode in bullet points: Understanding gender identity and its complexities Neurobiological foundations of gender identity Evolution of gender-related terminology and language The impact of socialization and culture on gender roles Experiences and…

People in this episode

Host: Lucinda Powell

Guest: Dr Diana Sorrentino

Topics covered

• gender identity
• neurobiology
• transgender youth
• family support
• medical guidelines
• gender diversity

Keywords

• gender identity
• transgender
• neurobiological foundations
• family acceptance
• medical guidelines
• intersex variations
• gender diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WPATH, Paradoxes of Gender

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