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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 33 MIN

Season 3: Ep - 14 - Being Mum to a Transgender Child

from The Parent Pod · host Rachel Russell from Quite Frankly Coaching

In this deeply personal solo episode, Rachel shares what it has been like being the mum of a transgender child. With permission and honesty, she opens up about the grief, fear, love, learning, and growth that has shaped their family’s journey. This episode is for any parent trying to hold love and uncertainty at the same time.In this episode, parents will hear about:• How this journey first showed up in childhood• The grief of letting go of a perceived future• The fear and protectiveness that can come with parenting a trans child• What it means to support your child while doing your own internal work• Why love, safety, and trust matter most

In this deeply personal solo episode, Rachel shares what it has been like being the mum of a transgender child. With permission and honesty, she opens up about the grief, fear, love, learning, and growth that has shaped their family’s journey. This episode is for any parent trying to hold love and uncertainty at the same time.In this episode, parents will hear about:• How this journey first showed up in childhood• The grief of letting go of a perceived future• The fear and protectiveness that can come with parenting a trans child• What it means to support your child while doing your own internal work• Why love, safety, and trust matter most

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