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Paradoxes of Gender Podcasts

Paradoxes of Gender Podcasts are Academically Focused on the Continuing Educational Requirements of the Medical & Behavioral Healthcare Professionals Working with Gender Diverse and Transgender Individuals, as well as Their Families and Allies.


The Paradoxes of Gender Professional Development Podcast Series has Subscribers in 85 Countries and Growing!


Episode 26.72

Dr. Christine Hartigan, Psy.D., CAADC.

Once again, Dr. Hartigan has Joined us in the Studio to discuss the Importance of Incorporating Trauma Informed Care, through a Trauma Informed Lense, when Working with Gender Diverse and Transgender Individuals.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-26-72-trauma-informed-care--6872728


Episode 26.71

Demystifying the Transgender Journey

Lynn Murphy & Wendy Cole Join Us in the Studio to Discuss their Podcast and YouTube Video Series Entitled Demystifying the Transgender Journey.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-26-71-demystifying-transgender--6865849


Episode 26.70

Gender Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth Part 2

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-26-70-transgender-healthcare--6852795


Episode 26.69

Gender Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth Part 1

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-26-69-transgender-healthcare--6845477


Episode 25.68

This is Part Two of a Two Part Series addressing Neurobiology, Physiology & Genetics of Incongruent Gender Identities.  We will be taking a significantly deeper dive to review the Neurobiology, Physiology, and the established Medical & Scientific information which have been developed in recent years in regard to the direct effects of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hormonal Anomalies, as well as the Impact from Variant Genes and the Influence of Epigenetics taking place during Fetal Development.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-68-paradoxes-of-gender--6822698


Episode 25.67

This is Part One of a Two Part Series addressing Neurobiology, Physiology & Genetics of Incongruent Gender Identities.  We will be taking a significantly deeper dive to review the Neurobiology, Physiology, and the established Medical & Scientific information which have been developed in recent years in regard to the direct effects of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hormonal Anomalies, as well as the Impact from Variant Genes and the Influence of Epigenetics taking place during Fetal Development.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-67-neurobiology-part-one--6802746


Episode 25.66

Gender Diverse & Transgender Behavioral Healthcare Considerations.

This episode addressed: Understanding Childhood Gender Diversity, Adolesce & Declared Gender Identity, Adolescent Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Distress, as well as Issues of Risk & Resilience.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-66-transgender-behavioral-healthcare--6795341


Episode 25.65

Transgender Families - Part 5 of a 5 Part Podcast Series

This 5 part series is designed to help parents and families understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender.  These episodes are excepts from my book: Transgender Families

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-65-part-5-transgender-families--6781489


Episode 25.64

Transgender Families - Part 4 of a 5 Part Podcast Series

This 5 part series is designed to help parents and families understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender.  These episodes are excepts from my book: Transgender Families

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-64-paradoxes-of-gender--6769308


Episode 25.63

Transgender Families - Part 3 of a 5 Part Podcast Series

This 5 part series is designed to help parents and families understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender.  These episodes are excepts from my book: Transgender Families

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-63-paradoxes-of-gender--6764076


Episode 25.62

Transgender Families - Part 2 of a 5 Part Podcast Series

This 5 part series is designed to help parents and families understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender.  These episodes are excepts from my book: Transgender Families

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-62-paradoxes-of-gender--6763565


Episode 25.61

Transgender Families - Part 1 of a 5 Part Podcast Series

This 5 part series is designed to help parents and families understand Gender Diversity & Being Transgender.  These episodes are excepts from my book: Transgender Families

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-61-paradoxes-of-gender--6757825


Episode 25.60

This Episode Has Not Been Published because of the necessity to Revise and Update Important Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Research.  We are Committed to Provide the most Up to Date Peer Reviewed Medical and Scientific Research for Our Content.


Episode 25.59

Dr. Christine Hartigan, Psy.D., CAADC

Gender affirming medical & behavioral healthcare.

What clients and patients needs to know when requesting clearance for gender affirming medical or surgical interventions.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-59-paradoxes-of-gender--6763481


Episode 25.58

Part Two

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Understanding the initial and long term negative impact on physiological health, emotional wellbeing, and psychological pathologies.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-58-paradoxes-of-gender--6738073


Episode 25.57

Part One

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Understanding the initial and long term negative impact on physiological health, emotional wellbeing, and psychological pathologies.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-57-paradoxes-of-gender--6695392


Episode 25.56

An interview with Rae Sabine from Melbourne, Australia.

Rae is a psychologist who is Autistic (Neurodivergent) and Transgender.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-56-paradoxes-of-gender--6683250


Episode 25.55

Gender Identity, Body Image & Disordered Eating

Addressing the adverse physiological and psychological impact of disordered eating when influenced by Gender Dysphoria and an Individual's Dissatisfaction with their Body Image,

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-55-paradoxes-of-gender--6676733


Episode 25.54

Special Guest:

Interview with Ms. Jenni Holder.  Ms. Holder is the proud mother of a Transgender Son, as well as an active ally and supporter of the Gender Diverse & Transgender Community.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-54-paradoxes-of-gender--6656485


Episode 25.53

TransParents LIVE - Transgender Mental Health Considerations

This episode is a rebroadcast of Amber Hollowell's and Jenni Holder's (both of whom are the mothers of Transmen) Sunday evening program entitled TransParents providing information and support for the parents of transgender prepubescent children and adolescents.  The LIVE weekly program airs at 7:00 PM EDST / 2300 hours GMT every Sunday.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. was a guest on this program.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-53-transgender-mental-healt--6636519


Episode 25.52

Neurobiology, Physiology, Genetics, Variant Genes, Hormonal Anomalies Influencing Gender Identity During Fetal Development

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-52-transgender-neurobiology--6620611


Episode 25.51

TransParents LIVE - Prepubescent Gender Affirming Care

This episode is a rebroadcast of Amber Hollowell's and Jenni Holder's (both of whom are the mothers of Transmen) Sunday evening program entitled TransParents providing information and support for the parents of transgender prepubescent children and adolescents.  The LIVE weekly program airs at 7:00 PM EDST / 2300 hours GMT every Sunday.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. was a guest on this program.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-51-prepubescent-gender-iden--6613328


Episode 25.50

Guest: Dr. Christine Hartigan, Psy.D., CAADC

H&L Psychological Services, LLC, Allentown Pennsylvania

Discussing:   Gender & Sexual Minority Resilience.

Factors influencing minority stress, Implications of minority stress, Minority stress processes, Risk factors, Advocacy, Parental & family support, Impact of Trauma, Substance abuse, Trauma informed care, and more.

Episode Link:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-50-paradoxes-of-gender--6592401


Episode 25.49

Gender & Sexual Minority Individuals

Addressing the current state of medical & behavioral healthcare delivery for gender & sexual minority individuals.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-49-paradoxes-of-gender--6584197


Episode 25.48

Gender Diverse & Transgender Behavioral Healthcare

Addressing the specific behavioral healthcare needs of gender diverse prepubescent children & adolescents.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-48-paradoxes-of-gender--6563104


Episode 25.47

Transgender Families - Part Five

No One Transitions Alone. In this Episode, we will again continue to address the challenges parents and families encounter when managing Gender Diverse & Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-47-paradoxes-of-gender--6550622


Episode 25.46

Transgender Families - Part Four

No One Transitions Alone. In this Episode, we will again continue to address the challenges parents and families encounter when managing Gender Diverse & Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/episode-25-46-paradoxes-of-gender--6530044


Episode: 25.45

Transgender Families - Part Three

No One Transitions Alone. In this Episode, we will again continue to address the challenges parents and families encounter when managing Gender Diverse & Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-25-45--6511191


Episode: 24.44

Transgender Families - Part Two

No One Transitions Alone. In this Episode, we will again continue to address the challenges parents and families encounter when managing Gender Diverse & Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-25-44--6497997


Episode: 24.43

Transgender Families – Part One

No One Transitions Alone. In this Episode, we will again continue to address the challenges parents and families encounter when managing Gender Diverse & Transgender Adolescents & Young Adults.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-25-43--6489521


Episode: 24.42

TransParents LIVE – Gender Diverse & Transgender Mental Health

This Podcast Episode is a rebroadcast of the LIVE TransParents weekly program hosted by Amber Hollowell and Jenni Holder. The LIVE weekly program airs at 7:00 PM EDST / 2300 hours GMT every Sunday.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. was a guest on this program.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-42--6464497


Episode: 24.41

Podcast Guest:   Dr. Christine Hartigan, Psy.D., CAADC

Discussing Adolescent Gender Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-41--6455818


Episode 24.40

Dysphoria in Transgender & Gender Incongruent Individuals – Part Two

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-40--6462130


Episode: 24.39

Dysphoria in Transgender & Gender Incongruent Individuals – Part One

Episode Link:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-39--6459637


Episode: 24.38

Trans-Parents LIVE

Neurobiology & Physiology of Gender Diversity & Transgender Identities

Dr. Diana Sorrentino was an Invited Guest on this Program

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-38--6425787


Episode: 24.37

Podcast Guest:  Ms. Maureen Murray

Ms. Murray is the proud mother of an 30 year old Transgender Son.  She has joined the program to share her experiences, and those of her family's, when her child, who was Assigned Female at Birth, announced his intention to pursue gender affirmation to that of a man.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-37--6349824


Episode: 24.36

The Deadly Effects of Stigma & Stigmatization

This episode will address the deadly effects of stigma, the harmful impact of political, religious and media hyperbole, trauma informed care, cultural safety, suicide prevention, medical and behavioral considerations, healthcare provider tenets of care, and much more.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-36--6341606


Episode: 24.35

TransParents LIVE – Adolescent Gender Affirming Care

This Podcast Episode is a rebroadcast of the LIVE TransParents weekly program hosted by Amber Hollowell and Jenni Holder. The LIVE weekly program airs at 7:00 PM EDST / 2300 hours GMT every Sunday.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. was a guest on this program.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-35--6310450


Episode : 24.34

Podcast Guest: Pastor Mark Wimmer

Interim Senior Pastor Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, PA

Pastor Mark will discuss the congregation’s status as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation, a congregation that actively and warmly welcomes everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity along with their family, fiends and allies, and what that means spiritually and personally for these individuals and the LGBTQ+ population.


Currently; there are over 1,000 Reconciling in Christ congregations in the United States, and over 300 congregations pursuing their RIC classification.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. is a member of this congregation.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-34--6287492


Episode: 24.33

Podcast Guest: Dr. Christine Hartigan, Psy.D., CAADC

H & L Psychological Services, LLC

Dr. Hartigan will once again be sharing her clinical and professional experience working with Gender Diverse and Transgender individuals as well as the parents.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-33--6286403


Episode: 24.32

Podcast Guest:  Ms. Jenni holder

Ms. Holder is the proud mother of an 18 year old Transman.  She has joined the program to share her experiences, and those of her family's, when her child, who was Assigned Female at Birth, announced his intention to pursue gender affirmation to that of a man.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-32--6257994


Episode; 24.31

Neurobiology, Genetics & Hormonal Anomalies of Gender Identity

In this episode we will be taking a very deep dive into the Neurobiology of Gender Identity.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-31--6243272


Episode: 24.30

TransParents LIVE - Prepubescent Gender Affirming Care

This episode is a rebroadcast of Amber Hollowell's and Jenni Holder's (both of whom are the mothers of Transmen) Sunday evening program entitled TransParents providing information and support for the parents of transgender prepubescent children and adolescents.  The LIVE weekly program airs at 7:00 PM EDST / 2300 hours GMT every Sunday.

Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D. was a guest on this program.

Episode Link:   https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-30--6233867


Episode: 24.29

Transitioning Adults - Ages 30 through 70 - Part Two

In this episode we will continue to address and review the challenges faced by adults who accept their self-attributed gender identity followed by the pursuit of their gender affirmation accepting their authentic self.

Episode Link:    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paradoxes-of-gender-episode-24-29--6220575









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