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Episode Synopsis
“People say ‘it’s just biology’ but it’s more complex than we think.” Confusion and misinformation reigns around gender issues so in this episode we speak to Rachel Hulstein-Lowe – an expert in gender diversity and parent coach. As a parent of a non-binary child herself, Rachel advocates for young people navigating identity and is determined to bring a spotlight onto the needs of these children and families. “When a young person says, ‘this is who I am’ our number one job is to believe them.” In this episode, we discuss: The spread of misinformation around gender and sex and common misconceptions The need in Western society for binary and why it exists That it’s ok to not have all the answers; to sit in the discomfort What it means to really listen to children and how we can bridge build Rachel’s lived and learned experience as a professional and as a parent Closing the gap between professional knowledge and lived experience The political climate surrounding trans and gender-diverse youth and its impact on wellbeing Where to channel good intention and how to do it right Moment of Care: This episode discusses sensitive episodes related to trauma, mental health and potential distressing experiences. If you feel triggered at any point, please take a moment to check in with yourself and seek support. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/masteringchangepodcast Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/masterseventsltd Visit mastersevents.com/oxford-2025 for more details.
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