For centuries, the terms male and female have essentially been synonymous with man and woman. But for many, this is perhaps a misconception - the idea that one's biological sex they are born with portends a certain gender. In this episode, we explore the role of puberty blockers in children and adolescents who are contemplating transitioning. Is there a 'right' time for someone to begin transitioning? How do puberty blockers work? And if someone decides to take them, what are the long term risks and effects? Dr. Michelle Forcier, Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University, joins the podcast to discuss her experience in prescribing puberty blockers to patients.

Learn more about Michelle Forcier at https://vivo.brown.edu/display/mforcier

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We all search for meaning in this world. But as we each embark on our own journey, there are many preconceptions that exist about what that quest 'should' entail. Has the self-help movement veered from its initial goals? Do we tend to put too much faith into supposed 'enlightened' gurus? Lifelong seeker and internationally-renowned author Dan Millman joins the podcast to share some of his insights and perspectives on what it really means to find purpose in our lives.

Learn more about Dan Millman and his books, including 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior', at https://www.peacefulwarrior.com.

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When we contemplate the word ‘career’, it’s natural to think of one singular profession that someone pursues via education and then remains in for a long period of time. When you think of a doctor or an accountant, you usually think of them practicing that profession for decades, the majority if not all of their work years. In the ‘corporate world’, job changes are perhaps more common, but it sometimes seems like people are becoming more inclined to pivot in their professional lives. Professor Serge da Motta Veiga joins the podcast to share insights and recent trends in the workplace.

Learn more about Serge Da Motta Veiga - https://www.edhec.edu/en/research-and-faculty/faculty/professors-and-researchers/serge-da-motta-veiga

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Zale is joined by his first ever guest from episode one, his mother Robin. On the first episode of this series, Robin discussed the idea of jumping into the unknown and embracing the twists and turns that life has to offer. In this episode, she shares one of her biggest "jump in" experiences, when she founded the charitable organization Pencils for Kids. Pencils for Kids provides education, training, and income-generating opportunities for children and women in Niger, one of the poorest countries in Africa. Robin speaks about the many lessons learned as she embarked on an unexpected journey.

Get your copy of our book, 'Preconceived - challenging the preconceptions in our lives'. All profits will be going directly toward Pencils for Kids.

https://www.amazon.com/Preconceived-Challenging-preconceptions-our-lives/dp/B0BBY7KL2X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SUTQF5XVW11V&keywords=preconceived&qid=1669510435&sprefix=preconceived%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1

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Aside from sex being the main method of procreation, it is one of humankind’s greatest pleasures, to which most of us subscribe. But there are indeed people in society who do not partake in sex, or at least with the same regularity as one might expect. There are people who identify as asexual. But what exactly is asexuality? Is it decreased libido? Is it rooted in different physiological urges, or is it more so related to social and psychological factors? Dr. Lori Brotto joins the podcast.

Learn more about Dr. Lori Brotto and her work at https://www.loribrotto.com and https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca.

Twitter @drloribrotto

This episode is sponsored by the podcast, Uncertain Things. Check it out at https://uncertain.substack.com

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When you hear the word ‘hypnosis’, you might think of a swinging pendulum, or envision someone on a stage, showcasing a rare skill to a captivated audience. What you probably don’t think of – is hypnosis being used in a medical setting, by physicians. Stanford Professor Dr. David Spiegel joins the podcast to discuss how he has incorporated self-hypnosis into his medical practice.

Check out the REVERI app for self-hypnosis at https://www.reveri.com

This episode is sponsored by UNCERTAIN THINGS. Check out the podcast at https://uncertain.substack.com/podcast

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There are many people who exist on the shorter end of the height spectrum. For some people, it might be not the biggest deal – but for others, it might significantly impact their lives. But what if there were a way to change your height … to go from shorter to taller? Enter the surgery known as leg lengthening, a procedure designed to help people get taller. Actor Rich Rotella joins the podcast to share his recent experience undergoing leg lengthening surgery.

Learn more about Rich Rotella
https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRotella
https://www.instagram.com/richrotellaofficial/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22383626/

Learn more about Leg Lengthening Surgery
https://www.youtube.com/c/Cyborg4Life

This episode is sponsored by the podcast, A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk Into a Bar.
https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com

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When our history books speak of North American history, it can almost read as if Canada and the United States did not exist until the Europeans settled the lands, while in reality, these lands were populated by indigenous peoples for centuries prior. With the arrival of the Europeans, there were tragic economic implications, massive losses of land and rapid spread of disease that had devastating effects on the indigenous peoples. Perhaps most tragic was the Indian residential schools policy and initiative that took indigenous children away from their families, where their culture was eradicated. Theodore Fontaine, a member and former Chief of the Sagkeeng Ojibway First Nation, joins the podcast to share his story.

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Many of us don't know what to make of napping; does napping provide health benefits, or is that just something we tell ourselves when we feel guilty for dozing off? Professor Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist and a leading expert on napping. She joins the podcast to share what she's learned from studying napping in her seven-bedroom sleep lab!

Learn more about Sara Mednick:
https://www.saramednick.com
http://sleepandcognitionlab.org

This episode is sponsored by A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar:
https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com

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There are many preconceptions about what is entailed in transitioning, both from a medical and a surgical perspective. In this episode, Zale speaks with a urologist who specializes in transition-related surgeries at the University of Toronto.

Below is a link to a previous episode we ran called 'The Transgender Experience', which delves more into the personal experience of someone who has transitioned themselves: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48733119

This episode is sponsored by Uncertain Things - https://uncertain.substack.com/podcast

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