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Diana sits down with Aidan, founder, and Johnny, CEO, of TransFamilies — an organization that has spent over two decades building community and support for parents and caregivers of gender-diverse, transgender, and non-binary children.

Aidan shares how TransFamilies came to exist, what it looks like to walk into a support group for the first time, and why the organization meets families wherever they are in their journey — no acceptance required at the door. Johnny speaks to how TransFamilies is evolving to meet the current moment, including new offerings like a grandparents group, a faith and family group, and a members-only community forum.

If you've ever felt like you're navigating this alone, this episode is for you.

Learn more and find out how to join at transfamilies.org.

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In our 5th Annual Pride Month letter, Diana and Joy speak directly to their children, to transgender youth, and to every family navigating a world that continues to make trans existence extremely challenging.  They reflect on fear and exhaustion while reminding listeners that history has always moved forward because brave, resilient humans refuse to disappear. Pride is not only a celebration of diverse existence, it is resistance, hope, and the quiet courage of continuing to be exactly who you are. To our trans community: We see you. We love you. And we’re standing with you. 

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Diana shares an encouraging update after a virtual consultation with a new gender-affirming care provider. Joy & Diana discuss what makes a provider stand out, the therapist letter process, and the real barriers they continue to navigate on the path to care.

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In this episode, Diana opens up about the frustration and emotional exhaustion of facing yet another barrier while seeking a provider for youth gender-affirming care (GAC). Listen in to understand new challenges related to transitioning care across state lines and explore how this barrier raises questions about medical ethics and whether hospital administrators fully understand the real-life impact of their decisions and directives. 

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Five years ago, Joy and Diana were talking bathing suits and holiday cards. Today, they're talking survival.

In this honest check-in, they share what survival mode really looks like — stepping back from the news, scaling down work, and finding distractions just to keep anxiety at bay. They also get into the practical stuff still on their plates: finding gender-affirming care, surgery timelines, and whether to seek legal protection for their families.

And they end with a story that will make you laugh out loud.

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Join Joy and Diana as they reflect on Spring Break experiences

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In this episode, we continue the conversation on transgender dating through the lens of parents navigating both their transgender teen’s experience and the perspectives of their cisgender sibling.

After listening to the Taboo Science podcast on dating, we explore how beliefs, assumptions, and social norms shape reactions to attraction, disclosure, and identity. What does it look like to hold love, respect, and differing views within the same family?

We also touch on how the emotion of disgust and cultural messaging influence these responses in ways we may not fully recognize.

Referenced episodes:
Hidden Brain – Yuck: The Science of Disgust
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuck-the-science-of-disgust/id1028908750?i=1000754073496

Taboo Science – Dating
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473?i=1000746194426

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Join Joy and Diana as they share the latest trans related news headlines, and how they are processing and navigating sensational news when it directly impacts them and when it doesn't.  Key takeaways include being critical in assessing the news, sources, and being intentional about managing energy and wellness in navigating media consumption.

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What happens when your teen is dating, and their partner doesn’t know they’re transgender?

In this episode, we explore the complex reality of transgender teen dating, including the ethical questions around disclosure in relationships. When is the “right” time to tell? Is there an obligation to disclose? How do privacy, trust, and safety intersect in adolescent relationships?

From a parent’s perspective, we talk honestly about the fear, uncertainty, and restraint that come with supporting a transgender teenager while respecting their autonomy. This conversation holds space for the gray areas of dating as a transgender person without offering easy answers.

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In episode #115, Joy and Diana share what they're learning and how they are exploring options to support their kids by seeking gender-affirming care after their providers and clinics stopped providing care to youth under 19.  

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