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Delving In with Stuart Kelter#163. The Rationale and Controversies of Gender-Affirmative Health CarePsychologists Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jurkiewicz are the co-authors of the recently published book, Gender Explained: A New Understanding of Identity in a Gender Creative World. Diane is cofounder and director of mental health at the Child and Adolescent Gender Center at the University of California, San Francisco, where she is also a researcher and professor of pediatrics. She is the author of two previous books on this subject: The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made. Michelle Jurkiewicz is a gender specialist in private practice in Berkeley, California and an early pioneer and trainer in gender-affirmative care with tran...
2025-08-1957 min
KQED's ForumKaiser Bans Gender-Affirming Surgery For Minors. What's Next for Transgender Healthcare?Kaiser Permanente will stop providing gender-affirming surgeries for patients under the age of 19, as a result of President Trump’s executive order targeting health centers that provide care for transgender youth. Providers across the nation have been scaling back on gender-affirming care, including Stanford Medicine and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, but Kaiser’s decision has shocked many providers and patients in the Bay Area. We talk with nurses, advocates, patients and specialists about what it means for them and the future of healthcare for gender-nonconforming minors.
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Michelle Jurkiewicz, licensed clinical psychol...
2025-07-3155 min
Strategies for LivingGender Explained, co-author Diane EhrensaftJoin us with life strategist, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, a leading expert in the field of gender development and clinical psychology.Together, we dive into her newest book with co-author Michelle Jurkiewicz, Gender Explained, a must-read that sheds light on the diverse and evolving landscape of gender identity.Whether you’re a parent, educator, mental health professional, or simply curious to learn more, this episode will offer valuable insights and foster a deeper understanding of gender in today’s world.Original Airdate: 10/10/2024
2025-03-1046 min
Writers' VoicesDiane EhrensaftIn Gender Explained: A New Understanding of Identity in a Gender Creative World, developmental and clinical psychologist, Diane Ehrensaft, PhD, and her co-author, Michelle Jurkiewicz, PsyD, explore the changing culture of gender in today’s world. According to Ehrensaft, this is a time in history where the uncertainty of this topic is making many people anxious. Read More
2024-12-0900 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 302: Debunking Gender Myths for ParentsMichelle Jurkiewicz and Diane Ehrensaft, co-authors of Gender Explained, join us to dismantle common misconceptions about transgender and non-binary youth, address the impact of misinformation, and highlight the importance of thoughtful, gender-affirming care.Full Show NotesIn today's digital age, the flood of information—both accurate and misleading—about gender can be overwhelming for parents. Understanding the real science and nuanced truths behind gender diversity is essential, not just for parents of transgender or non-binary teens, but for any families navigating the complex landscape of modern gender identity. Misinformation can exacerbate anxieties, perp...
2024-08-2524 min