12.22.2023 - By Sasha Ayad and Stella O'Malley
Happy 3-year anniversary to Gender: A Wider Lens! This episode marks the celebration of Sasha & Stella’s third year together sharing insightful conversations contemplating gender from a depth perspective. From engaging listener comments, to memorable guests, to unforgettable aha moments, this episode is packed full. Sasha and Stella share their big takeaways from 2023 and reflect on the incredible journey since their first episode was released in 2020. They highlight some of the fan-favorite episodes from all three seasons, showcasing the evolution of the podcast, and they share about anticipated guests and topics planned for 2024.
In the spirit of festive celebration, Sasha and Stella open up about their own personal holiday traditions with a very special sign off offering listeners warm wishes for the holiday season and happy blessings in the new year.
Sasha and Stella will return from the holiday break with new episodes in February 2024.
Links: The Cass Review | Interim Report - Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People https://cass.independent-review.uk/publications/interim-report/
Use of Puberty Blockers Doubled Since NHS Clampdown https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/26/use-of-puberty-blockers-doubled-since-nhs-clampdown/
(WPATH Files) Bigger Picture Conference Denver: How WPATH Ends with Michael Shellenberger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN0orsEwyAo
Wishing you all a merry and happy holiday season!! Oriental Khalta Rice (the dish Sasha references) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_hTmwJhGUA
White Elephant Rules https://www.whiteelephantrules.com/
'Fairytale of New York' played at Shane MacGowan's funeral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s8lvnSmISc
The Chieftains - Brian Boru's March (the song Stella plays on the flute) https://youtu.be/owF60WWWrks?si=1sYzLGyzyz_yxqty
Order Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/
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