Lawyer Martha Shoultz on the Ethics Crisis in Gender Medicine

In this compelling and eye-opening conversation, Jay and J.D. Azovari sit down with Martha Shoultz, a lawyer, parent, and fierce advocate for families impacted by gender ideology and pediatric medical transition. As the Director of Transition Justice and Co-founder of Partners for Ethical Care, Martha brings an unfiltered, deeply experienced perspective to a subject many are too afraid to touch.

Together, they explore the hidden costs of affirm-only care, the rise in detransitioners, and how parents are often sidelined in some of the most critical decisions of their child's life. Martha shares real-world stories from her legal work—stories of families blindsided by school policies, medical professionals who operate without true informed consent, and young people who have been irrevocably harmed by rushed, unregulated gender interventions.

This episode is packed with first-hand insight, raw testimony, and practical resources for families navigating what has quickly become one of the most controversial and misunderstood issues of our time.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, healthcare provider, or just someone seeking truth in an age of confusion, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and direction.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why rapid-onset gender dysphoria (ROGD) is often misunderstood—and how it's showing up in families across the U.S.

• How comorbid conditions like autism, trauma, anxiety, and chronic illness are frequently overlooked in youth with gender confusion.

• Why current "gender-affirming" models often bypass true mental health care and root-cause exploration.

• First-hand stories of detransitioners—and the shocking lack of medical accountability behind many of their experiences.

• How pornography, social media, and algorithms are weaponized against vulnerable kids, often without parental awareness.

• The role of nonprofits, school clinics, and pharma in pushing this ideology—even at the expense of children's health and consent.

• Why legal accountability matters—and how Transition Justice is helping to set precedent through lawsuits.

• What you can do as a parent to protect your children, find support, and challenge harmful policies at the local level.

Resources:

• Transition Justice – Legal help for detransitioners & impacted families

• Partners for Ethical Care – Education & advocacy for parents

• Parents of ROGD Kids – Community support for families facing gender distress

• Warrior Teachers Program – UK-based course on resisting ideological capture in schools and institutions

• Always Erin – A children's book addressing identity and healing

• Books recommended by Martha: The Madness of Crowds & The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray

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