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What’s really going on with gender—and how does it connect to wider cultural shifts? Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley, researcher Mia Hughes, and psychologist Bret Alderman explore how debates around gender, identity, psychology, and medicine open up bigger questions about culture, society, and mental health. With guests ranging from doctors and therapists to parents and detransitioners, they offer... more

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In this Beyond Gender episode, Mia interviews philosophers Alex Byrne (MIT) and Moti Gorin (Colorado State) about their paper "Trans Kids and 'Making Up People'," using Ian Hacking’s ideas about “making up people” and the looping effect to make their... more

Michael Kerr is a detransitioned man from Scotland who has created Detransition Pathway UK, a peer-to-peer support organisation to support others through the process of detransitioning.

Dr Louise Irvine is a UK-based General Practitioner, GP trainer and Co-Chair of the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender (CAN-SG).

CAN-SG has a conference in London on 5th and 6th July: "Rethinking Youth Gender Medicine"

Melissa is the mother of Jonni Skinner, who shares the shocking account which led her to feelings of shame - to sadness - to anger.

She was told by social worker Sara Wiener - amongst other pseudoscientific methods of persuasion - that her 13 year ... more

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Recent Guests

Louise Irvine
Dr Louise Irvine, co-chair of Can-Sg and speaker at the conference
Clinical Advisory Network Sex and Gender / Can-Sg
Episode: Dr Louise Irvine
Melissa Skinner
Mother of a detransitioner, advocate sharing her family's experience
Beyond Gender
Episode: Melissa Skinner
Stella O'Malley
Psychotherapist mentioned in the show notes as a guest on the broader podcast series
Episode: Jon Kay
Christopher Kaliebe
Forensic psychiatrist, professor in psychiatry at the University of South Florida; trained in child/adolescent, forensic, and general psychiatry
University of South Florida
Episode: Dr Kris Kaliebe
Anders Sørensen
Clinical psychologist and author discussing the medicalization of gender and psychiatric medications
Denmark
Episode: Dr Anders Sørensen
Pear Joseph
Gender nonconforming man, advocate with LGB Courage Coalition
LGB Courage Coalition
Episode: Pear Joseph
Ellie Lee
Guest; discussed parenting culture and gender-related topics
Episode: Ellie Lee
Dr. Craig Wiener
Therapist and author featured in ongoing conversations about psychology and societal trends
Independent clinical practice; author of Backyard Politics
Episode: Dr. Craig Wiener
Joe Figliolia
Policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Episode: Joseph Figliolia

Hosts

Stella O'Malley
Host of Beyond Gender; psychotherapist focused on gender and identity.
Mia Hughes
Researcher and co-host with a focus on gender and society.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Kaliebe

    Fascinating podcast with the doctor. Thorough and informative conversation about gender issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it a request

    Mia and Stella have accomplished so much for our culture in recent years. I’m huge fans of each for many years and love this podcast. A request of our beloved Stella: Please call men men. That is, “trans-identifying man” is correct, honest, and respectful. “Trans woman” is an impossibility and it is to uphold a fallacy that only exists in the mind of a single person. We must maintain honest language, including honest pronouns, at all costs, unapologetically, as there is nothing truer or more eth... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bella092311
    United States3 months ago
  • Forget the naysayers

    It’s a great podcast. Not just ‘yes’ guests. It explores difficult questions in an easy way.

    It gives time to some that when challenged don’t have answers. We need to hear those non answers. Because the activists have been avoiding them far too long.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delicioussebastian
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • James Lindsey

    James, take a breath. Mia and Stella said about 20 words the whole podcast. Stella even at point had to say, " stay on the tracks".

    Look, James is very intelligent but he hurts his cause by talking in chapters.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    arcitejack3775
    United States5 months ago
  • Meh

    The latest guest was not that interesting and quite woke. I understand that a variety of guests are part of any podcast but she was definitely WOKE🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gnome chopper
    United States5 months ago

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Some episodes spark strong reactions, with praise for nuanced angles and criticism when debates feel underexplored.
Listeners praise thoughtful discussion and challenging guests who aren't always allowed on other programs.

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Q: What practical strategies help resist social-media addiction?
Strategies include switching to a habit of intentionality, using hunting vs. fishing mindsets, limiting morning use, practicing night-time engagement, and applying stoic distance between stimulus and response.
Gurwinder Bhogal
Q: How does the algorithm influence time perception and attention?
The guest explains that modern algorithms overfit to individual browsing habits, increasing relevance for some content but also intensifying time sinks, while highlighting the need for intentional usage patterns to avoid addiction.
Gurwinder Bhogal
Q: What do you think of the bans?
The hosts discuss potential benefits like reducing anxiety and depression among youth, while acknowledging concerns about overreach and the broader implications for autonomy and access to information.
Joseph Figliolia
Q: What is your view on the role of WPATH and the broader civil rights framing used in policy discussions?
He argues that WPATH's framing of transgender health as a civil right and the reliance on low-quality evidence have influenced policy, while standards like SoC8 emphasize patient goals rather than traditional medical necessity, creating ethical and evidentiary tensions.
Joseph Figliolia
Q: How did the Texas Medical Association begin its committee capture that led to these policies?
He outlines the evolution from an LGBTQ work group to an LGBTQ affiliation group that gained influence through representation in the House of Delegates, and how the reference committee on science and public health pre-frames policies, steering outcomes toward affirming care.

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A thoughtful discussion show that probes how gender debates intersect with broader cultural, political, and health issues. Across episodes, hosts explore policy capture in medical organizations, the social-media landscape, immigration and culture, and personal stories from parents, detransitioners, and clinicians. The format blends data-driven critique with personal narratives, often challenging prevailing narratives while inviting diverse viewpoints. Notably, the show tends to foreground parental rights, child welfare, and the ethics of gender-affirming care, making it a provocative listen for those interested in how ideology, medicine, and policy shape contemporary society.

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2. Melissa Skinner
3. Stella O'Malley
4. Christopher Kaliebe
5. Anders Sørensen
6. Pear Joseph
7. Ellie Lee
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