Labs, Laughter, and Losing Ground (126)

Send us Fan MailDiana and Joy catch up on a summer full of both medical logistics and hard moments. Diana walks through the challenge of scheduling Dinah's first blood draw around needle anxiety, and the added caution hospitals are showing around gender-affirming care even as federal pressure on Medicaid and Medicare funding appears to be easing. Joy shares a surprisingly smooth visit to Planned Parenthood for overdue care, followed by a birthday night out that turned painful when a headlining comedian's set leaned hard into transphobic jokes met with audience laughter. The two also talk through Samantha's recent breakup, her choice to stay closeted with friends, and the family's early research into international options for bottom surgery given current U.S. age restrictions on the procedure.If you’re taking something away from our podcast, we’d appreciate it if you’d take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support.As always, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].