Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

Traditionally, Gender Dysphoria afflicted roughly 0.01% of the population and almost exclusively boys. In the United States, over the past decade the rates have increased significantly with some studies reporting nearly 2% of all high school students identify as transgender. Why this sudden rise? And why is it occurring in friend clusters?

Show Notes

Traditionally, Gender Dysphoria afflicted roughly 0.01% of the population and almost exclusively boys. In the United States, over the past decade the rates have increased significantly with some studies reporting nearly 2% of all high school students identify as transgender. Why this sudden rise? And why is it occurring in friend clusters?
   
On today’s podcast we discuss the rise in gender dysphoria. 

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Additional Resources:
Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters - Abigail Shrier
18:00 - Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls
20:20 - Maladaptive coping strategy
32:00 - Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria
45:10 - Sweden drastically changes protocol, prioritizes psychotherapy
45:25 - UK use of puberty blockers
45:50 - France: 'Sterilization risk' from gender medicine
46:30 - Finland prioritizes psychotherapy over hormones
49:20 - Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria
55:20 - APA Ethical Guidelines
1:01:15 - 68 Terms for Gender Identity
1:12:30 Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or Surgical Transition Who Subsequently Detransitioned: A Survey of 100 Detransitioners

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Dr. Roger McFillin
Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective and Executive Director at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.
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