I'm pleased to share my conversation with Dr. Rachel Jakeman, an experienced NHS GP passionate about inclusive care.

Over our discussion, Rachel reflected on her 25+ year career and current work in gender healthcare.

We discussed challenges like limited appointment times and feeling forced to work transactionally. Rachel emphasized the importance of understanding each patient holistically. She questioned why some treatments are denied based on views rather than needs.

We also explored neurodiversity and its impact on both patients and medical professionals. Rachel shared her own ADHD diagnosis and journey to self-acceptance.

We discussed societal factors like divisive politics negatively influencing healthcare. Both of us hope for improvements to support systems and more streamlined access.

Overall, our conversation highlighted the human aspects of medical practice and importance of compassion across diverse identities and needs.

I appreciate Rachel sharing her insights and am grateful for thoughtful discussions on improving healthcare.

Welcome to another episode of our podcast.

Today I'm speaking with a parent who wishes to remain anonymous to protect their family's privacy.

They are sharing their experience raising a transgender child.

We discuss the challenges of learning that their child is transgender and navigating education, medical care and societal attitudes.

My guest gets candid about fears, mistakes made along the way and hard-won wisdom. They emphasize the importance of love, acceptance and fighting ignorance - not only for transgender youth but for all children.

Tune in to hear a heartfelt conversation about parenting, resilience and the human need to understand one another despite our differences.

I'm grateful for courageous voices like this one who share personal stories to advance compassion.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Marianne speaks with former boxing manager and promoter Kellie Malony about their personal journeys with gender identity.

They discuss coming out later in life, experiences with mental health challenges, and the importance of family support.

Kellie shares their story of transitioning publicly and facing both acceptance and criticism. Marianne and Kellie also debate issues around transgender inclusion in sports, emphasizing the need for respectful discussion over divisive rhetoric.

They advocate for promoting understanding and finding solutions that make space for all.

An insightful conversation on living authentically and fighting for the rights of marginalized communities.

In this episode, Marianne speaks with Sophie Molly, the former Scottish Green Party candidate for the Gordon constituency in Aberdeenshire, now standing as an independent. They discuss Sophie's campaign and priorities around environmental issues, transportation, and engaging the local community.

Molly also shares her personal experiences as a transgender activist and the challenges of representing marginalized groups in politics.

Marianne and Victoria discuss organizing Trans Pride events in Hastings, UK, challenges facing the transgender community, and Victoria's work training healthcare providers through the Clare Project.

Topics Covered:

• Recent events impacting the transgender community in the UK

• Organizing Trans Pride Hastings and approaches to community outreach

• Growing attendance at Trans Pride events in Hastings

• Victoria's role in training GP practices and healthcare providers on supporting transgender patients

• Importance of grassroots activism and community-led initiatives

• Navigating visibility, safety, and empowerment at Pride events

• The Fluidity of gender identity and the transgender experience

Guest: Victoria Oldman, founder of Trans Pride Hastings and Training Lead for the Clare Project.

To find out more about Victoria, go to www.clareproject.org.uk/

To find out more about Marianne, go to www.evolveonlinecounselling.co.uk

In this episode, Marianne interviews award-winning transgender advocate Katie Neves.

They discuss Katie's experience with anti-trans hate campaigns and the impact on the transgender community.

Katie shares her personal journey of transitioning and overcoming internalized oppression.

Marianne and Katie also explore the challenges transgender people face in society, from lack of understanding to cyberbullying.

However, they express hope that with advocacy work and future generations, trans rights and acceptance will continue to progress.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on transgender issues and resilience.

To find out more about Katie, go to https://cool2btrans.co.uk

To find out more about Marianne, go to www.evolveonlinecounselling.co.uk