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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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As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.