Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
EPISODE In this episode, Sasha and Stella reflect on the Bigger Picture Conference in Lisbon, discussing notable takeaways from various speakers. A key theme explored is how the gender debate has expanded into a multidisciplinary conversation, no longer just confined to therapists or concerned parents but drawing in academics, sociologists, and political thinkers worldwide.
Their discussion covers a range of topics, including institutional capture, mass formation theory, societal movements, the roles of parents—particularly mothers—in navigating gender questioning, the ethics within the field of gender medicine, and the power of truth in countering ideological extremism.
For links and resources relevant to this episode, access the full show notes at
widerlenspod.com/p/episode-189
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Be sure to check out @Genspect's YouTube channel to watch all of the speakers’ presentations. Check back often for new releases!
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Several of the speakers have also been featured as guests on Gender: A Wider Lens. Check out their episodes linked below!
EPISODE 27 - Behind the Curtain: Psychotherapy for Gender Dysphoria with Sue and Marcus Evans
youtu.be/zaC6xqriU3Q?feature=shared
EPISODE 29 - Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Bob Withers
youtu.be/Sqk9YgspWcI?feature=shared
EPISODE 41 - Trans: A Conversation with Helen Joyce
youtu.be/ziFItCUnWz4?feature=shared
EPISODE 114 - The Dutch Protocol: A Deprivation of Sexual Development with Julia Mason and Stephen Levine
youtu.be/QEiE_porazM?feature=shared
EPISODE 124 - A Culture of Desistance: Schools and Gender w/ Alex Capo
youtu.be/6U75Nh917Es?feature=shared
EPISODE 132 - How To Have Impossible Conversations About Gender with Peter Boghossian
youtu.be/RnPmG0pcXAc?feature=shared
EPISODE 156 - "WPATH Has No Respect for Medical Ethics" with Mia Hughes
youtu.be/ikM6ziYLb4c?feature=shared
EPISODE 169 - Growing Up with a Trans Parent with Emma Thomas, from Children of Transitioners
youtu.be/vQRf5V98ibg?feature=shared
EPISODE 177 - When Gender Ideology Came to Denmark with Jesper Rasmussen
youtu.be/m85WDpA2TTw?feature=shared
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Buy Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents at whenkidssaytheyretrans.com
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For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups, visit:
Sasha Ayad: sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching
@SashaLPC
Stella O’Malley: stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching
@stellaomalleypsychotherapist
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To learn more about our sponsors, visit:
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EPISODE In this episode, Sasha and Stella reflect on the Bigger Picture Conference in Lisbon, discussing notable takeaways from various speakers. A key theme explored is how the gender debate has expanded into a multidisciplinary conversation, no longer just confined to therapists or concerned parents but drawing in academics, sociologists, and political thinkers worldwide.
Their discussion covers a range of topics, including institutional capture, mass formation theory, societal movements, the roles of parents—particularly mothers—in navigating gender questioning, the ethics within the field of gender medicine, and the power of truth in countering ideological extremism.
For links and resources relevant to this episode, access the full show notes at
widerlenspod.com/p/episode-189
- - -
Be sure to check out @Genspect's YouTube channel to watch all of the speakers’ presentations. Check back often for new releases!
- - -
Several of the speakers have also been featured as guests on Gender: A Wider Lens. Check out their episodes linked below!
EPISODE 27 - Behind the Curtain: Psychotherapy for Gender Dysphoria with Sue and Marcus Evans
youtu.be/zaC6xqriU3Q?feature=shared
EPISODE 29 - Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Bob Withers
youtu.be/Sqk9YgspWcI?feature=shared
EPISODE 41 - Trans: A Conversation with Helen Joyce
youtu.be/ziFItCUnWz4?feature=shared
EPISODE 114 - The Dutch Protocol: A Deprivation of Sexual Development with Julia Mason and Stephen Levine
youtu.be/QEiE_porazM?feature=shared
EPISODE 124 - A Culture of Desistance: Schools and Gender w/ Alex Capo
youtu.be/6U75Nh917Es?feature=shared
EPISODE 132 - How To Have Impossible Conversations About Gender with Peter Boghossian
youtu.be/RnPmG0pcXAc?feature=shared
EPISODE 156 - "WPATH Has No Respect for Medical Ethics" with Mia Hughes
youtu.be/ikM6ziYLb4c?feature=shared
EPISODE 169 - Growing Up with a Trans Parent with Emma Thomas, from Children of Transitioners
youtu.be/vQRf5V98ibg?feature=shared
EPISODE 177 - When Gender Ideology Came to Denmark with Jesper Rasmussen
youtu.be/m85WDpA2TTw?feature=shared
- - -
Buy Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents at whenkidssaytheyretrans.com
Join Our Listener Community to Access Exclusive Content at widerlenspod.com/
Support the Show at widerlenspod.com/p/support-the-show
Join this channel to get access to additional bonus content:
youtube.com/channel/UCP62aWWtlZV1oVnbMhTRBcg/join
- - -
For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups, visit:
Sasha Ayad: sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching
@SashaLPC
Stella O’Malley: stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching
@stellaomalleypsychotherapist
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To learn more about our sponsors, visit:
Therapy First at therapyfirst.org
Genspect at genspect.org
