Transparently Speaking

By Transparently Speaking

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Episodes: 122

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We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves. We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Beyond parenting, we are also excited about building a community of allies and chosen family who will stand together with us, Transparently Speaking.

Episode Date
Appointments and Barriers: Finding GA Care
Jun 01, 2026
Another Barrier to Care (#121)
May 15, 2026
Survival Mode: Parenting Trans Kids in Uncertain Times (#120)
May 01, 2026
Spring Break Experiences & Reflections (#119)
Apr 15, 2026
Taboo Science and a Cisgender Teen Perspective on Transgender Dating (118)
Apr 01, 2026
Navigating the Latest News Headlines (#117)
Mar 15, 2026
Privacy, Risk, and Parenting a Transgender Teen Dating (#116)
Mar 01, 2026
Updates and Challenges in Finding Gender Affirming Care (#115)
Feb 15, 2026
When Gender-Affirming Care Disappears Overnight (#114)
Feb 01, 2026
Heart-stopping moment of Fear (#113)
Jan 15, 2026
Raising Trans Kids Amid Anti-Trans Legislation Proposals (#112)
Jan 01, 2026
Leaning into Gratitude this Holiday Season (#111)
Dec 15, 2025
The Cost of a Teacher’s Unwillingness to Learn about Gender (#110)
Dec 09, 2025
Our Current Journey with Gender Affirming Care (#109)
Nov 15, 2025
The Loneliness of Protecting Our Transgender Children (#108)
Nov 01, 2025
When Preferred Names and Pronouns Aren’t Respected (#107)
Oct 15, 2025
Driver’s Licenses, Marathons, and Trans Rights (#106)
Oct 01, 2025
A New School Year After Minneapolis (#105)
Sep 15, 2025
Dr. Dad on Medical Research, Protecting Transgender Kids, and the Sports Debate (104)
Sep 01, 2025
The Latest on Trans Participation in Sports (#103)
Aug 15, 2025
An Interview with the Wise and Wonderful Jeffrey Marsh (#102)
Aug 01, 2025
Skrmetti and other news updates (#101)
Jul 15, 2025
Speaking Up for Transgender Kids: Finding Your Own Way (100)
Jul 01, 2025
3rd Annual Pride Letter (99)
Jun 15, 2025
Hormones, Surgery and How We Define Sex (98)
Jun 01, 2025
Clark's call for support (97)
May 15, 2025
Courtrooms to Volleyball Courts: Preparing for What Next (96)
May 01, 2025
Greatest fear comes to life: the latest Federal Proclamation (#95)
Apr 15, 2025
Bathroom Bans and Travel Plans: Raising Trans Kids Today (94)
Apr 01, 2025
Unpacking / Understanding Trans Girls in Sports Legislation (93)
Mar 15, 2025
Meaning of a Name Fluidity: Balancing Advocacy, Privacy, and Protection (92)
Mar 01, 2025
4 Executive Orders later… How are we? (#91)
Feb 15, 2025
What Now? The Executive Order Targeting Trans Youth and Medical Care (#90)
Feb 01, 2025
Fears Coming to Life (#89)
Jan 15, 2025
Preparing Our Transgender Families for January 20th (#88)
Jan 01, 2025
Catching up & Happy Holidays (#87)
Dec 15, 2024
Reflection on episode #83: Letting Go of Clark (#86)
Dec 01, 2024
Post Election Reflections (#85)
Nov 15, 2024
Why Your Vote Matters: Voting, Misinformation, and Protecting Our Families (#84)
Nov 01, 2024
Clark Speaks: Reflections on Transition and Identity (#83)
Oct 15, 2024
Navigating They/Them Pronouns (and family communication) (#82)
Oct 01, 2024
Cancelled for the Safety of Transgender/Nonbinary Children (#81)
Sep 15, 2024
Values and boundaries (#80)
Sep 01, 2024
Navigating Club Sports as a (Non-Disclosed) Transgender Athlete
Aug 15, 2024
Introducing Sophie and Alex (#78)
Aug 01, 2024
The Wounds Have Not Healed (#77)
Jul 15, 2024
Navigating Sleepovers (#76)
Jul 01, 2024
Evolving Summer Strategies (75)
Jun 15, 2024
Tradition... 2024 Pride Month Letter (#74)
Jun 01, 2024
The "Big" Reveal (#73)
May 15, 2024
Undisclosed: Navigating What Ifs (#72)
May 01, 2024
Preparing to Let Go (#71)
Apr 15, 2024
Lets' talk about s3x (#70)
Apr 01, 2024
Movin' Out (#69)
Mar 15, 2024
Nex Benedict (#68)
Mar 01, 2024
Navigating Athletic Eligibility (#67)
Feb 15, 2024
Trust in...who? (#66)
Feb 01, 2024
Support Groups (#65)
Jan 15, 2024
New Years Resolutions (key lessons learned in 2023) - #64
Jan 01, 2024
Slow Down and Enjoy (#63)
Dec 15, 2023
Giving & Receiving Support (#62)
Dec 01, 2023
Preparing for Family Gatherings
Nov 15, 2023
Legislation hitting our state (again) (#60)
Nov 01, 2023
Gender Reveal: What does it mean?
Oct 15, 2023
What's in a name? (#58)
Oct 01, 2023
Asking, answering, and preparing for gender questions (#57)
Sep 15, 2023
Parents, Pronouns, and Peers
Sep 01, 2023
Updated Approach to Engaging with Schools (#55)
Aug 15, 2023
Social Media as gauge for individual's LGBTQ+ support (#54)
Aug 01, 2023
Updates: College, Gender-Affirming Care, Moving, and Disclosure (#53)
Jul 15, 2023
Celebrations & Adventures in Advocating (#52)
Jul 01, 2023
Navigating more than school for trans and non-binary students (#51)
Jun 15, 2023
A Letter for 2023 Pride Month (#50)
Jun 01, 2023
"Do no harm" with disclosure (#49)
May 15, 2023
48. Weighing Risks vs. Benefits of Disclosure
May 01, 2023
47. First Gender Clinic Visit
Apr 15, 2023
The Dangers of Anti-Trans Legislation (#46)
Apr 01, 2023
Hugh & Joy Navigate Parental Transparency (Part III)
Mar 15, 2023
Interview with Kirby: A journey of support
Mar 01, 2023
Parental Transparency Part II
Feb 15, 2023
A Fight for Joy (Parental Transparency Part I)
Feb 01, 2023
Safety Considerations (teenage years)
Jan 15, 2023
Updates From 2022 and Looking Ahead at 2023
Jan 01, 2023
Navigating Stressful Interactions (a.k.a. The Holidays)
Dec 15, 2022
Permission to Play (Sports)
Dec 01, 2022
A Grateful Journey
Nov 15, 2022
Fear (PLEASE VOTE ON NOV 8TH)
Nov 01, 2022
Reflection on Episode 34 (Non-Binary Identity)
Oct 15, 2022
Illuminating a Non-Binary Identity with Chris Hale
Oct 01, 2022
33. Gender Diversity... Trending?
Sep 15, 2022
32. Stepping out
Sep 01, 2022
31. Language & mindset shift: Gender Identity
Aug 15, 2022
30. Approaching Health Care Offices
Aug 01, 2022
29. Have Courage, Will Travel
Jul 15, 2022
28. Father's Day Part 2: The Scientific Dad
Jul 01, 2022
27. Father's Day Part 1: Small Town Dad
Jun 15, 2022
26. Kicking off Pride Month
Jun 01, 2022
25. Responses, Requirements, Reservations: The Hormone Journey Continues
May 15, 2022
24. Reflecting on Episode 23 (The T Journey)
May 01, 2022
23. A (Testosterone) Path Less Talked About
Apr 15, 2022
22. Talking to Abuelo: Age, love, and trust
Apr 01, 2022
21. Processing Recent Anti-Trans Legislation
Mar 15, 2022
20. Learning from the Questions We've Been Asked
Mar 01, 2022
19. Privacy vs. Secrecy
Feb 15, 2022
18. Siblings and Boundaries
Feb 01, 2022
17. Expression via Makeup and Nails
Jan 15, 2022
16. Inclusive Non-binary Language
Jan 01, 2022
15. Hair!
Dec 15, 2021
14. Loneliness
Dec 01, 2021
13. Holiday Cards and Family Photos
Nov 15, 2021
12. Gender Affirming Estrogen Therapy Preparation
Nov 01, 2021
11. Navigating Grandma's Resistance
Oct 15, 2021
10. First Days of School
Oct 01, 2021
9. Fear to Launch; Determination to Help
Sep 15, 2021
8. Schools #2 (navigating disclosure and making requests)
Sep 01, 2021
7. Schools #1 (navigating name/pronoun change, bathrooms, and misgendering)
Aug 15, 2021
6. Introducing Dinah...Diana's second parental transgender journey
Aug 08, 2021
5. Swimsuits
Aug 01, 2021
4. Anti-Transgender Sports Bills
Jul 15, 2021
2. How We Knew
Jul 01, 2021
3. Puberty Blockers
Jul 01, 2021
1. Introduction
Jun 30, 2021