What’s Really Happening With Gender Identity in 2025?

Awake at the Wheel | Ep 92

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In this conversation, licensed marriage and family therapist Stephanie Winn discusses her journey from traditional therapy to focusing on advocacy for parents of children experiencing gender dysphoria. She shares her experiences in clinical settings, the cognitive dissonance she faced, and her eventual shift to coaching parents. Winn emphasizes the importance of understanding rapid onset gender dysphoria (ROGD) and the unique challenges parents face. She also introduces her online course, ROGD Repair, and discusses the use of AI in providing support to parents. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the complexities of family dynamics, the importance of perspective in communication, and the need for a nuanced approach to gender identity issues.

Takeaways
-Stephanie Winn transitioned from traditional therapy to advocacy due to concerns about gender-affirming care.
-Cognitive dissonance played a significant role in her journey of understanding gender ideology.
-Winn emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by parents of children with gender dysphoria.
-She highlights the need for cultural competency in addressing gender identity issues.
-Winn's work focuses on providing guidance to parents through her course, ROGD Repair.
-The conversation underscores the complexities of family dynamics in the context of gender identity.
-Winn discusses the role of AI in supporting parents navigating these issues.
-She advocates for a nuanced approach to communication with children experiencing gender dysphoria.
-The importance of perspective in understanding children's experiences is a key theme.
-Winn encourages parents to create space for their children's ambivalence about their identities.

Sound Bites
"I went down the rabbit hole of D-Trans stories."
"I have to find out everything I can about this."
"I have a combination of humility and courage."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephanie Winn and Her Work
01:05 Journey into Advocacy and Podcasting
04:01 Tipping Point in Gender Affirming Care
09:38 Cognitive Dissonance and Questioning Beliefs
17:27 Transitioning from Therapist to Parent Advocate
22:34 Understanding ROGD and Its Impact
24:22 The Unique Niche of Parent Coaching
29:28 Utilizing AI in Parental Guidance
34:18 Navigating Complex Family Dynamics
42:53 Empowering Parents Through Understanding
44:45 Navigating Parental Rights and Activism
46:59 Understanding Vulnerability in Children
48:59 The Role of Family Dynamics
50:20 Exploring Regret and Transition
53:50 The Impact of Gender-Affirming Care
57:54 Debunking Myths in Gender Identity
01:01:09 The Complexity of Life Choices
01:05:29 The Importance of Open Dialogue
01:10:28 Standing Firm on Principles
01:15:16 Actionable Steps for Parents

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