Welcome to Episode 3 of The State of Us podcast, hosted by Ian O’Doherty and featuring special guest Stella O’Malley—psychotherapist, author, journalist, and passionate advocate for mental health.

In this thoughtful and unfiltered conversation, Stella shares her personal journey from a “normal life” as a therapist and writer to finding herself at the heart of the contentious debate over transgender issues. Listen as she discusses the emotional toll of receiving heartbreaking letters from families, her experience making the documentary "Trans Kids: It’s Time to Talk," and the backlash she's faced from both activists and the media.