IP0301 What is gender-affirming health care ACTUALLY? (w/ Anastacia Tomson, MD)

Content note: This episode references transphobic arguments and objections to gender-affirming health care (GAHC) in our discussion and explanation of the guidelines for GAHC. If you’re unable to engage with these topics right now, you are welcome to skip this episode or come back to it when you feel better resourced.  This episode kicks off a multi-part series on the health of trans and gender-diverse (TGD) communities in South Africa. Dr Anastacia Tomson — medical doctor, activist, and lead author of South Africa's groundbreaking gender-affirming healthcare guidelines — joins us to dispel myths, clarify misconceptions, and highlight the life-saving importance of evidence-based, compassionate care. Connect with Anastacia 📸 @anaphylaxus 🌐 myfamily.gp Exclusive bonus content 🎁 Patreon - Ad-free and bonus episodes Stay connected 🔗 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts  🌈 Share this episode with someone who loves to learn 📮 Got feedback or questions? Reach out at @IntersectionalPsychology You can contribute to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund at https://www.pcrf.net/  📄 Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. ⏳ Chapter timestamps 00:00:00 Land acknowledgement 00:00:28 Title credits 00:00:43 Health disclaimer 00:01:38 Welcome and introduction 00:05:11 About the work of Dr Anastacia Tomson 00:11:16 The real values underpinning gender-affirming health care (GAHC) 00:19:27 The actual access to GAHC 00:23:32 Gender-inclusive language 101 00:27:01 Non-medical gender-affirming practices 00:33:23 What is hormone therapy actually? 00:41:38 What is gender-affirming surgery actually? 00:50:59 A future for everyone 00:56:17 End credits 📌 Featured Resources Tomson, A., McLachlan, C., Wattrus, C., Adams, K., Addinall, R., Bothma, R., Jankelowitz, L., Kotze, E., Luvuno, Z., Madlala, N., Matyila, S., Padavatan, A., Pillay, M., Rakumakoe, M., Tomson-Myburgh, M., Venter, W., & de Vries, E. (2021). Southern African HIV Clinicians Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v22i1.1299  Tomson, A. (2020). Always Anastacia. Jeppestown: Jonathan Ball Publishers. 📚 References McKinney, A. Among the Stars, no piano edit. ZapSplat. https://www.zapsplat.com/music/among-the-stars-no-piano-soothing-ambient-choir-portrays-panoramic-space-good-for-landscapes/ Miles, D. Shades of Orange. ZapSplat. https://www.zapsplat.com/music/shades-of-orange-a-serene-relaxing-warm-ambient-piece-with-slow-mellow-chords-perfect-for-relaxation-meditation-etc/ See Privacy Policy at https://intersectionalpsychology.com/privacy-policy/