In this episode of Transparently Speaking, Joy and Diana explore the challenge for everyone in adopting new names and pronouns.  They share personal stories and reflect on how it feels when someone dismisses or neglects pronouns, how to respond (or not), and how allies can do better. 

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From new driver’s licenses to marathon training, we share family updates alongside deeper reflections on advocacy, trans rights, and why a simple message like “You Are Loved” matters more than ever.

In this episode, we catch up on big life updates—from teenagers getting their driver’s licenses to the final stretch of marathon training. But woven through these everyday milestones are deeper conversations about what it means to parent, advocate, and show up for transgender youth.

We share the relief of seeing correct gender markers affirmed on official documents, the bittersweet transition of kids gaining independence, and the courage it takes to wear a message as simple—and as controversial—as “You Are Loved.”

Along the way, we talk about the troubling rhetoric labeling transgender people and their advocates as dangerous, and why visibility and allyship matter now more than ever.

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Diana and Joy reflect on the impact of the Minneapolis shooting (Aug 27, 2025) as they prepare for sending their trans kids off to a new school year.

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A physician dad shares how politics are disrupting research, parenting transgender kids, and the sports debate.

In this episode, Diana sits down with her husband, Arthur, a physician researcher and parent, to talk about how today’s shifting policies and headlines affect real families. Together, they cover three big themes:

• The ripple effects of political decisions on medical research and patient care
• What it means for parents of transgender kids to prepare and protect their families
• The science, myths, and realities behind the transgender sports debate

This candid conversation sheds light on how systemic changes impact everyday lives, and what families and allies can keep in mind moving forward.

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Recorded in the first half of July, Episode 103 is a reflection of how Joy and Samantha are feeling since the Supreme Court agreed to take up the constitutionality of laws that bar transgender women and girls from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams.  Since 2020, 27 states have banned grade school transgender girls from participating on girls sports teams.  Since this recording, in late July, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) updated their athlete safety policy, effectively barring transgender women from all women's competitions. 

Access details here: https://www.usopc.org/diversity-equity-inclusion/transgender-athlete-participation-in-sport 

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What does it mean to truly be yourself in a world that often demands conformity?

In this episode, Diana sits down with author, coach, and nonbinary trailblazer Jeffrey Marsh to talk about authenticity, allyship, parenting, and the emotional stamina it takes to keep showing up. From Buddhist wisdom to real-talk about crying in public, this conversation moves between laughter, reflection, and raw honesty.

They explore:

• The difference between helping your child and centering your fear
• How to find peace when the world feels chaotic
• Why allies shouldn't wait for perfect language to speak up
• And what it means to raise (or be) a kid who doesn’t fit the mold

Whether you're a parent, an ally, or someone figuring it out in real time, this episode offers permission to exhale, feel, and try again.

🎧 Listen now—and share with someone who needs a little wisdom and wonder today.

If you want to learn more about coaching with Jeffrey Marsh or the work they do, visit jeffreymarsh.com or listen to their podcast Inner Voice on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode, Joy and Diana provide listeners an update and overview of the latest political and news stories impacting them and all transgender youth.  From US vs. Skrmetti (6.18.25 - which upheld Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors) to the announcement that the LA Children's Hospital Gender Clinic will be shutting down, to passport sex marker updates, join us to learn about impacts and implications.

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Speaking up for transgender youth doesn’t always mean being loud or public. In this episode, Diana and Joy explore different forms of LGBTQ advocacy, including private conversations, writing to lawmakers, and simply staying informed. They also examine subtle media bias around gender-affirming care and explain why naming misinformation is a powerful way to protect and support trans kids.

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In this special Pride Month episode, Diana and Joy share their third annual letter to LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies. In a year marked by escalating attacks on transgender and queer youth, they offer solidarity and support and speak to the fear, the grief, and the fierce love that define this moment.  Pride is more than celebration — it’s resistance, resilience, and community. To our kids, and to all trans folx out there: You are seen. You are not alone. And we’re not going anywhere.

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In this episode, Joy shares updates from her daughter’s recent endocrine visit—including conversations about hormone levels, breast development, and timing for potential surgeries. She also reflects on a powerful session with a legal coach that shifted how she understands disclosure, identity, and what it means to legally and medically define sex. Together, Joy and Diana explore how policies, procedures, and personal decisions intersect in the evolving landscape of gender-affirming care.

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