Today we had Karen on the pod she is psychotherapist and sociologist lecturer. She is also and activist for Trans rights. I really enjoyed talking to Karen she is a fountain of knowledge. I hope you enjoyed the episode too.

00:00 Intro (the importance of Diversity Equality and Inclusion)
06:25 Karen's understanding of the Trans community
07:40 The importance of trans activism
10:00 Deconstruction of oppressive Binarys
12:00 Learning from the younger generations
14:15  Unpicking "normality"
19:23 Terror Management theory
21:12  Dehumanising women
24:04 Intersectionality and empathy
25:30 Otherising and Pathologising
28:00 Health disparities and the Trans community
30:52 Man on the Bus stops trans hate
34:10 Stigma, mental health and the Trans community
36:00 Medical model and the social model of health
38:30 Intersectional Feminism and the Trans community

Where to find Karen
Instagram: mammies4transrights

References
Irish transgender voices on mental health and mental health care
Factors that help and hinder transgender and nonbinary youth accessing gender care in Ireland
A Long-Haul Process Toward Health Equity
Health care is the new battlefront for anti-DEI attacks

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