{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 11: Why Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Matters - Revisiting Luke's Journey","description":"We're back! After a short hiatus, we're relaunching with a special reunion episode featuring our very first guest, Luke S. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore how Luke's gender journey has evolved since we last spoke, the transition from high school to college, as well as his insights on navigating the world as a young transgender person in today's America. In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Gender Wellness and Special Guest 01:52 Luke's Journey: From High School to College 03:33 Family Dynamics and Support 05:19 The Importance of Gender Affirming Care 07:25 Medical Transitioning as A Young Person 09:28 Letting Your Authentic Self Shine 11:01 Navigating Therapy and Support Systems 13:35 Advice for Trans Teens in Today's Climate 17:07 Reflection and Closing Thoughts  Key Topics:  Moving from high school to college as a transgender student Nuturing family support systems and relationships Accessing and benefiting from gender-affirming care Finding and utilizing appropriate mental health resources Practical advice for transgender teens navigating today's political and social climate Building resilience and community in challenging times  Resources Mentioned:  Gender Wellness of Los Angeles - Therapy and gender affirming services: 1-818-855-1105 Trevor Project Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 PFLAG - Support for families and allies  Connect With Us!  Website: https:\/\/genwell.org\/ Instagram: @genderwellnessla Tiktok: @genderwellnessla Email: frontdesk@genwell.org  About Our Hosts: Casey Weitzman, LMFT (she\/her) and Grace O'Connor, LMFT (she\/her), are licensed marriage and family therapists specializing in gender identity at Gender Wellness of Los Angeles. Listen and Subscribe: Find &quot;Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender&quot; on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audacy.  Over the Binary is a podcast dedicated to providing resources, testimonies, and answers related to gender for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. Our conversations aim to inform, support, and inspire as we work together toward a more inclusive world for people of all gender identities. ","author_name":"Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender","author_url":"https:\/\/genwell.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36213785\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196640995"}