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Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician invites healthcare providers into a compassionate conversation about gender inclusivity. Hosted by Dr. Shannon Panszi, a retired Ob/Gyn and seasoned gender advocate, this podcast draws on over a decade of experience to bridge the gap between medical practice and the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients. Each episode combines insightful knowledge with practical advice, illustrating how providers can enhance their care by recognizing and challenging their own assumptions.
Join us as we explore a range of topics, from medical issues to broader societal themes, all designed to help you improve the care you deliver—not just for transgender and nonbinary patients, but for everyone. Subscribe and share to help spread awareness and foster a more inclusive healthcare environment for all!
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Recent Episodes
S1E79 The Ethical Failure Behind the Closure of Gender-Affirming Care Clinics (#79)
This episode explores the ethical failure behind the closure of gender affirming care clinics and what happens when patients are left without continuity of care. Through a medical ethics lens, it…
S1E78 How Do You Know If You Should Share Your Pronouns? (#78)
Why do some people share their pronouns while others hesitate? And how do you know what’s right for you? In this episode, I break down why pronoun sharing should never be mandatory, and why it still…
S1E77 What One Word Tells Us About Gender Today (77)
Language shifts long before most people notice it, and when one word keeps resurfacing, it’s worth asking why. In this episode, I walk through a single term that’s showing up more often in…
S1E76 DOJ Subpoenas Private Patient Info: Why It Matters Beyond Transgender Care (76)
On July 9th, the Department of Justice issued subpoenas to clinics, doctors, and even drug manufacturers connected to gender-affirming care. These subpoenas appear to include private patient…
S1E75 A Physician’s Response to U.S. v. Skrmetti (75)
What happens when legal decisions about healthcare don’t align with medical reasoning?In this episode, A Physician’s Response to U.S. v. Skrmetti, I invite you to consider the recent court ruling…
S1E74 Gender Matters Takes on The Protocol: Episode 1 Discussion
In this episode of Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician, Dr. Shannon and Bandit kick off a new series in response to "The Protocol," The New York Times' limited podcast on gender-affirming…
S1E73 How Many Trans* Youth Retransition? Far Fewer Than You Think (73)
If you’ve ever wondered, “What if they change their mind?”—you’re not alone. This episode breaks down the newest data on how often trans youth stop hormone therapy and retransition to a cisgender…
S1E72 Utah’s Gender-Affirming Care Findings: One Doctor, One Outsider, One Honest Conversation (72)
Bandit is back!This time to talk through Utah’s newly released findings on gender-affirming care for youth. In this episode, we break down what the report actually says, why it matters, and why it’s…
S1E71 Fertility and Youth Gender-Affirming Care: Facts, Assumptions, and Unknowns (71)
What if the thing you’ve been told is a fact… is actually just an assumption?In this episode of Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician, we take a closer look at fertility and gender-affirming care…
S1E70 Part 2: Gender Q&A Without Judgment—A Conversation You Might Need Too (70)
In this follow-up episode, I answer honest gender questions from a friend in a space grounded in curiosity, not debate. We talk about student names, parental rights, and how to handle pronoun…
S1E69 Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Fictional Truth or Truly Fictional (69)
"Rapid onset gender dysphoria" sounds urgent, but is it even real? In this episode of Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician, I trace the origins of the term, explore why it resonates with some…
S1E68 Gender Q&A with a Curious and Unfamiliar Friend (68)
This week’s episode is a little different.I invited a friend I’ve known since high school onto the podcast to ask me anything about gender. He describes himself as curious but unfamiliar with the…
S1E67 Transgender Rights Aren't 'Far-Left.' They're Human Rights. (67)
Transgender rights are often mislabeled as a "far-left" issue, but that framing erases the humanity at the center of the conversation. In this episode, I call out the confusion between political…
S1E66 Who’s Protecting Kids? Supporters or Deniers of Gender-Affirming Care? The Elephant Test (66)
Everyone says they’re protecting kids. But what does real protection look like?Inspired by elephants during a San Diego earthquake, this episode offers a five-part “elephant test” for adults on all…
S1E65 Perfect or Banned? The Double Standard in Gender-Affirming Care (65)
Why is gender-affirming care expected to be flawless when no other area of medicine is? In this episode, we unpack what “perfection” really means in this context—the idea that even one bad outcome is…
S1E64 Even If You Don't Believe It, Sex and Gender Are Not the Same (64)
The common misuse of the term “Spanish” to describe any Spanish-speaking patient stuck with me—and years later, it became the perfect analogy for a much deeper misunderstanding: the difference…
S1E63 Transgender Visibility: A Computer, a Loved One, History, and Hope (63)
In this special episode, I step away from my usual format to share a personal story that lives at the intersection of visibility, history, and love.What does it mean for a young transgender person to…
S1E62 From Headlines to Half-Truths: The Stories Shaping Transgender Rights (62)
We all know numbers can be misleading—but what happens when distorted facts are used to justify taking away people’s rights?In this episode, I break down some of the most common narratives used to…
S1E61 How Homeland Security’s Policy Change Affects Transgender Patients
A recent change to Homeland Security policy has raised serious concerns for transgender individuals and their families. In this episode, we explore how the removal of gender identity from protected…
S1E60 Scientific Integrity in the Transgender Sports Debate (60)
When discussing transgender girls in sports, accuracy matters. No matter your stance, one correction is essential: transgender girls are not "boys playing girls’ sports." This distinction isn't just…
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Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician has published 79 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Education, Science.
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.
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