<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode, Diana and Joy share their ongoing frustration with the ever increasing barriers to gender-affirming care, as shrinking access to providers and continued uncertainty leave families feeling increasingly powerless. Diana reflects on Clark’s interest in teaching guitar and her concerns about protecting him from discrimination, while Joy shares news of a "first date" for Samantha ahead of Homecoming. They also explore the power of language and pronouns as Diana shares insights from the linguistics book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell.  Diana also provides updates on the adjustment to Shawn’s return to his birth name. If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Diana and Joy share their ongoing frustration with the ever increasing barriers to gender-affirming care, as shrinking access to providers and continued uncertainty leave families feeling increasingly powerless. Diana reflects on Clark’s interest in teaching guitar and her concerns about protecting him from discrimination, while Joy shares news of a "first date" for Samantha ahead of Homecoming. They also explore the power of language and pronouns as Diana shares insights from the linguistics book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell. Diana also provides updates on the adjustment to Shawn’s return to his birth name. If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode, Diana and Joy share their ongoing frustration with the ever increasing barriers to gender-affirming care, as shrinking access to providers and continued uncertainty leave families feeling increasingly powerless. Diana reflects on Clark’s interest in teaching guitar and her concerns about protecting him from discrimination, while Joy shares news of a "first date" for Samantha ahead of Homecoming. They also explore the power of language and pronouns as Diana shares insights from the linguistics book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell.&nbsp; Diana also provides updates on the adjustment to Shawn’s return to his birth name.&nbsp;If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

More Uncertainty: Our Everyday Realities (#131)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Episode 129 begins with updates from Joy on the journey towards her daughter's desired surgery, and continues with examples from both Diana and Joy of how anti-trans narratives are seeping into the language and beliefs of our allies.   This episode also includes Diana's frank recognition of our culturally normative language of "boy/girl" at birth, which perpetuates that an individual's gender is the same as their sex assigned at birth.  Ultimately, Diana and Joy reflect on their exhaustion and the shift in how often and in which situations they choose to speak up and educate others.If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 129 begins with updates from Joy on the journey towards her daughter's desired surgery, and continues with examples from both Diana and Joy of how anti-trans narratives are seeping into the language and beliefs of our allies. This episode also includes Diana's frank recognition of our culturally normative language of "boy/girl" at birth, which perpetuates that an individual's gender is the same as their sex assigned at birth. Ultimately, Diana and Joy reflect on their exhaustion and the shift in how often and in which situations they choose to speak up and educate others. If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Episode 129 begins with updates from Joy on the journey towards her daughter's desired surgery, and continues with examples from both Diana and Joy of how anti-trans narratives are seeping into the language and beliefs of our allies. &nbsp; This episode also includes Diana's frank recognition of our culturally normative language of "boy/girl" at birth, which perpetuates that an individual's gender is the same as their sex assigned at birth.&nbsp; Ultimately, Diana and Joy reflect on their exhaustion and the shift in how often and in which situations they choose to speak up and educate others.If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Pick your Battles (#129)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join us as we explore the discovery of our children’s identity, and our journey of learning. We discuss our feelings and introduce our decision to support our children’s transition.  If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to  provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeaking@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>  If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the discovery of our children’s identity, and our journey of learning. We discuss our feelings and introduce our decision to support our children’s transition. If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join us as we explore the discovery of our children’s identity, and our journey of learning. We discuss our feelings and introduce our decision to support our children’s transition.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to&nbsp; provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.&nbsp;As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeaking@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

2. How We Knew

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join us, Diana & Joy, as we discuss who we are and why we wanted to create this podcast. We also explore the language we use for our children and why.  *Of note. We pre-recorded this episode, as referenced by discussing being in the middle of the pandemic.If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to  provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeaking@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href='mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com'>transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Send us Fan Mail Join us, Diana & Joy, as we discuss who we are and why we wanted to create this podcast. We also explore the language we use for our children and why. *Of note. We pre-recorded this episode, as referenced by discussing being in the middle of the pandemic. If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786737/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join us, Diana &amp; Joy, as we discuss who we are and why we wanted to create this podcast. We also explore the language we use for our children and why.&nbsp; *Of note. We pre-recorded this episode, as referenced by discussing being in the middle of the pandemic.If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to&nbsp; provide us a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeaking@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com</a>.

1. Introduction

We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves.  We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Beyond parenting, we are also excited about building a community of allies and chosen family who will stand together with us, Transparently Speaking.

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We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves. We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Beyond parenting, we are also excited about building a community of allies and chosen family who will stand together with us, Transparently Speaking.

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