Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 4
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
Release Date: 11/17/2021
Episode 11: Why Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Matters - Revisiting Luke's Journey
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
We're back! After a short hiatus, we're relaunching with a special reunion episode featuring our very first guest, Luke S. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore how Luke's gender journey has evolved since we last spoke, the transition from high school to college, as well as his insights on navigating the world as a young transgender person in today's America. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Gender Wellness and Special Guest 01:52 Luke's Journey: From High School to College 03:33 Family Dynamics and Support 05:19 The Importance of Gender Affirming Care 07:25 Medical Transitioning...
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Episode 10: “To Support Gender Wellness is to Have Support” With Gina Bigham of Trans* Lounge
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
You won't want to miss this latest episode of Over the Binary Podcast. This week, Casey and Grace discuss how to seek a fulfilling journey toward trans joy; featuring the one and only Gina Bigham of the LA LGBT Center's Trans* Lounge. Gina Bigham is the Program Manager of the Trans* Lounge at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and a woman of trans experience. She has been a Center employee since 2011 and has made her mark on the organization not only with the Trans* Lounge, but also as the long-time lead organizer of Trans Pride L.A., one of the oldest and highest-attended trans specific...
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 9 | It’s a Really Good Time to Speak with Marci Bowers, M.D.
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
Dr. Marci Bowers began working with the trans community in the mid-1990’s, prior to her transition. Flash forward to today, she is a well-known pioneer in the field of gender-affirming surgery, the first transgender woman to perform such surgeries. In addition to her work as a physician/surgeon, Marci is the current President of , the first transgender woman to hold the post, and also serves on the Board of Directors for . Previously, she has served on the Boards of GLAAD and the Transgender Law Center. Over the years, Dr. Bowers has been called upon — or been the subject of —...
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 8 | Autism and Gender Diversity
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
For reasons not understood, gender-diverse people are three to six times as likely to be autistic as cisgender people. In Episode 8, Casey and Grace welcome special guest, Dr. Laurie Stephens, to discuss the connection of autism diagnoses among the gender-diverse population. Dr. Stephens is a developmental psychologist who has been working with children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum for over 25 years. She currently serves as ’s Senior Director of Autism and LGBTQ+ Programs. Why this episode is relevant, especially for parents of transgender and non-binary children...
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 7 | When More Care is Needed
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
In most cases, the mental health care that Gender Wellness of Los Angeles provides to gender expansive individuals and their families is sufficient in addressing behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and social difficulties that often accompany the trans / non-binary person’s journey at a given point in time. However, there are cases when the severity of emotions — and the resulting behaviors — are so intense that more care is needed. Suicidality and incidents of self-harm, for example, are all too common within the transgender and non-binary population — among...
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 6 | We Are Unerasable
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
Episode 5 of OTB, “We Are Unerasable,” is a conversation between hosts Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT & Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT — both compelled to comment on the rash of anti-LGBTQ legislation being passed in many parts of the country and its effect on the trans and nonbinary community, noting how their clients — and other people close to them — are reacting. Ultimately, they sound a message of hope and perseverance as the they underscore the value of coming together during these “uncertain times.”
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 5
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
For Episode 5 of OTB, we decided pivot a little from the way we normally do things. Within mostly audio presentation, Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT assumes the role as solo host as she moderates a conversation with guest, Los Angeles Gender Center co-founder, Elise Turen, Phd, ASC, and GWLA President and Founder Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT — normally, OTB’s other co-host. At GWLA, we think it's important to take time and reflect on he Trans/Nonbinary community's history, as we try to clear the hurdles we face every day. With Episode 5, we are provided with a unique perspective earned over time,...
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 4
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
One might say that Paria Houssari is a “perfect” guest for this podcast, for two reasons:
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Over the Binary (OTB) | Episode 3
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
Body mass index (BMI) requirements for gender affirmation surgery (GAS) are ubiquitous and vary among medical providers. In this episode of Over the Binary (OTB), Casey and Grace talk with esteemed nutritionist — and author — Robyn L. Goldberg, RDN, CEDRD-S, about the subjective BMI requirements that can limit access to GAS, sometimes negatively impacting a transitioning person's health and safety.
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Over the Binary | Episode 2
Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender
The (normally) respected television series 60 Minutes recently aired a segment that was widely criticized for its unbalanced portrayal of “detransitioning.” Consistent with this outrage from trans advocates everywhere, Casey and Grace discuss the unfortunate broadcast, and more.
info_outlineIn Episode 4, Casey and Grace welcome special guest, Paria Hassouri. One might say that she’s a “perfect” guest for this podcast, for two reasons:
1. Paria is a mother of three and a writer. Her amazing memoir, Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change, suggests — in part, anyway — why she is also, now, a transgender rights activist. Much of Episode 4 springs from her personal story, and it's one that any parent of a transgender child will definitely want to learn more about. The vulnerability and honesty that's so evident in her memoir is clearly on display throughout this episode.
2. Paria Hassouri is also a pediatrician. She practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where she most recently started the Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Wellness Clinic. As such, she is uniquely qualified to speak about puberty blockers, hormone therapy (HRT), and fertility preservation — all of them, important topics related to transgender youth and the parents that love and care for them. Dr. Hassouri addresses all three subjects in an easy-to-understand way.
In sum, Episode 4 is touching and informative. Paria, Casey, and Grace, address a cross-section of mental + emotional + physical health themes that parents of transgender kids will find enormously helpful.
To WATCH this episode, go here: genwell.org.
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Presented by Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, OTB is a podcast hosted by Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT & Grace O’Connor, MA, LMFT. Casey and Grace will also be joined by a variety of guests to discuss topics designed to expand the collective understanding — and raise awareness — of issues important to transgender, gender diverse, and gender nonbinary people. For more info, visit genwell.org.