Episode 29: A conversation with GIDS whistleblower Dr. Anna Hutchinson

We’ve decided to open up our polycule to guests! Today it’s Dr. Anna Hutchinson, the London-based clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental and physical health.From 2013 to 2017, Dr. Hutchinson worked at the Tavistock Clinic’s Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), where she observed first hand the significant shifts in patient demographics and referral rates. She raised concerns about the weak evidence base and clinical practices, contributing key insights to Time to Think by Hannah Barnes. Since leaving GIDS, Anna has continued to advocate for nuanced care for gender-distressed youth. She co-led the clinical induction training for Hilary Cass’s new Gender Hubs and is currently co-authoring a book with family therapist Anastassis Spiliadis on developmentally informed therapy for gender-related distress in children.CORRECTION: NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed the parental rights bill, but as of June 13 she has not yet signed the bills banning puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and chest surgeries for minors. Apologies!* NH GAC bills* NH parental rights bill* Gallup poll* DOJ investigating Minnesota over trans softball athlete* Riley and Simone* Zoe Saldaña’s trans Oscar* The Pissed Off Lawyer* LA Children’s gender clinic shutting down* The Protocol episode 5* The Protocol episode 6* “It feels like conversion therapy for gay children, say clinicians”* The Wide Wide Sea* Grillo’s Pickles* Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius* CIS WHITE GAY preorder links!Thank you for listening!If you appreciate our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/subscribe