In our 12th episode, Laura and Yvette bring on Dr. Melanie Crites Bachert (prounounced BUCK-ert), a pelvic reconstructive surgical specialist whose practice has been primarily centered on women's pelvic health, and on repairing congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and the bladder. However, in recent years, she has become more vocal about what she sees as the unacceptable high incidence of urinary and vaginal complications experienced by trans men (natal women) on testosterone, who find their way into her Oregon practice. She expressed concern about hormone prescribers not appropriately counselling their patients about the consequences of hormone therapy, and on what she believes is an abdication of responsibility in managing adverse effects associated with therapy Dr. Laura and Dr. Crites Bachert engage in some vigourous but respectful argument about the benefits of gender care, how we engage with medical uncertainty, and on the the amount of weight we put onto the pain and the consequences of living with dysphoria

In our 11th episode, Laura and Yvette are joined by pediatric bioethicist Dr. Ian Wolfe, of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Wolfe believes that young people with gender dysphoria should be able to access care to medically facilitate a gender transition, and that there is a well-established ethical framework to support it. Dr. Wolfe shares his rebuttal to common concerns raised by gender critical advocates, while also acknowledging some of the limitations and missteps in pediatric medical transition. Dr. Wolfe also discusses his critique of the HHS report and the restrictive legislation that has been justified by the conclusion of the report, and the challenges with learning clarifying information where even research into the subject is considered unethical

In our tenth episode, Yvette and Laura debate what responsibilities, and in what circumstances, a stealth or private trans person should be obliged to disclose their history of transition. We are joined by Dilan Esper (x.com/dilanesper), a Los Angeles based lawyer who is trans supportive, but who has challenged the trans community on its stridency in its advocacy We discuss this thorny debate in the context of San Jose State University former volleyball player Brooke Slusser, who described her experience with sharing an apartment with her teammate Blaire Fleming, who she did not realize at the time was trans. Later, co-host Laura muses on her obligations for disclosure as a physician who is often referred female patients who are looking for a woman physician

In this episode, Laura and Yvette welcome Jon M, an autism advocate and independent researcher who shares his experiences with living with gender dysphoria as a teenager, in whom it spontaneously and inexplicably remitted when he entered adulthood. He discusses this uncommon experience in the context of autism, and his relationship to religiosity, and provides insights on how we can better understand the natural history of dysphoria in natal males. Jon's Podcast (Christianity on the Spectrum) : https://christianityonthespectrum.podbean.com/ Jon's Substack: (Dispatches from the Autism Wars) (https://dispatchesfromtheautismwars.substack.com/ Jon's Essay on Teenage Dysphoria https://dispatchesfromtheautismwars.substack.com/p/i-had-teenage-gender-dysphoria

On this episode, sexologist Dr. James Morandini talks about the concept of autogynephilia, how it relates (and doesn't relate) to the drive to transition, and what we can do to help people recognize it as non-pathological human variation in sexual practice.

In Episode 7. Laura and Yvette sit down with former Virginia National Guard Black Hawk helicopter plot, aspiring comedian, and trans infuencer Jo Ellis to discuss the impact and rationale of the US trans military ban, how conservatism shapes her approach to trans-advocacy, and on the transformative power of dick jokes

In Episode 6. Laura and Yvette sit down with investigative reporter Ben Ryan to hear his perspectives on pediatric gender medicine, his coverage of the 1st medical malpractice trial where a regretful detransitioner prevailed against her care team, and his sympathies towards the trans community.

Laura wants more data about the effectiveness of puberty blockers. Yvette has seen enough They disagree about most things, but they've agreed to talk about it In this episode, they do a comprehensive review of the recently launched UK Pathways Trial, which seeks to determine if puberty blockers have a role to play in the management of young people with gender incongruence. However, many question have been raised about its design, whether it is ethical, or whether it is even necessary. Plus stay tuned to the end for a special Easter Egg!