Transparently Speaking

Diana and Joy reflect on the impact of the Minneapolis shooting (Aug 27, 2025) as they prepare for sending their trans kids off to a new school year.

If you’re taking something away from our podcast, …

A physician dad shares how politics are disrupting research, parenting transgender kids, and the sports debate.

In this episode, Diana sits down with her husband, Arthur, a physician researcher and pa…

Recorded in the first half of July, Episode 103 is a reflection of how Joy and Samantha are feeling since the Supreme Court agreed to take up the constitutionality of laws that bar transgender women …

What does it mean to truly be yourself in a world that often demands conformity?

In this episode, Diana sits down with author, coach, and nonbinary trailblazer Jeffrey Marsh to talk about authenticity…

In this episode, Joy and Diana provide listeners an update and overview of the latest political and news stories impacting them and all transgender youth.  From US vs. Skrmetti (6.18.25 - which uphel…

Speaking up for transgender youth doesn’t always mean being loud or public. In this episode, Diana and Joy explore different forms of LGBTQ advocacy, including private conversations, writing to lawma…

In this special Pride Month episode, Diana and Joy share their third annual letter to LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies. In a year marked by escalating attacks on transgender and queer youth, they…

In this episode, Joy shares updates from her daughter’s recent endocrine visit—including conversations about hormone levels, breast development, and timing for potential surgeries. She also reflects …

In this episode, Diana receives an SOS call from Clark and cancels her commitments to travel and support him.  This episode explores Diana's approach to supporting him, and the layered frustration an…

From a hard-won court victory to the uncertainty of college athletics, this episode moves through triumph, fear, frustration, and hope. Joy shares the emotional journey of changing her daughter’s bir…

In Episode 95 of Transparently Speaking, Diana and Joy share their response to the new federal proclamation, "National Child Abuse Prevention Month," which indicates that gender affirming care is chi…

Spring break used to mean picking a destination based on fun and weather. Now, it involves scanning state laws and planning how to stay safe in public spaces. In this episode, we talk about how polit…

Join Diana and Joy as they reflect on continued national and state level legislative efforts, specifically transgender girls in sports.  The key arguments offered by those proposing these bills are b…

What happens when a name becomes a risk factor? In this episode, we explore the emotional toll of parenting transgender children in a time of heightened scrutiny, the delicate balance between advocac…

Diana and Joy share how they are navigating their anxiety associated with the current political environment.  Since the 47th President's inauguration there have been 4 Executive Orders focused on tra…

The latest executive order banning gender-affirming care for anyone under 19 has sent shockwaves through families with transgender children. In this episode of Transparently Speaking, Diana and Joy s…

As the inauguration looms less than a week away, Diana and Joy reflect on their biggest fears and how they are currently thinking and preparing to face challenges.  After this recording was complete,…

As January 20th approaches, many families with transgender children face uncertainty, fear, and the need to prepare for possible changes. In this episode, Diana and Joy discuss the steps they’ve take…

In episode 87, Joy and Diana share key updates, including: Clark's first vote, Samanta's doctor's response to insurance denial and final decisions, navigating an inadvertent sharing of Samantha's med…

In this heartfelt episode, Diana & Joy reflect on Diana's recent conversation with Clark from episode 83, offering an intimate look into her journey as a parent of a transgender young adult. From the…