Health Across the Gender Spectrum

The mother of a young transgender girl remembers her own struggles in understanding that gender identity doesn’t always align with a child's sex assigned at birth. She voices her own questions about what it really means to be a girl. Created by Marlo Mack, as part of her "How to Be a Girl" podcast series (http://www.howtobeagirlpodcast.com).

Professor Alice Lyman Miller of Stanford University remembers her experiences transitioning at Stanford’s prestigious Hoover Institution, where she was swiftly welcomed as Alice.

A kindergarten teacher with decades of teaching experience remembers the year that a very special student helped her understand the benefits of creating a gender-expansive classroom.

A father, who is also a teacher, reflects back on his experiences raising a transgender son. He reminds us that our children are like ships, and above all else, the compass guiding them should point towards their happiness.

A mother remembers the day her daughter came home from school with a stack of pants, given to her by the principal along with permission to wear them instead of the school's “girl uniform”. The mother remembers how her child’s true personality began to emerge that day.

A mother and her two daughters tell the story of how they first learned the language they needed to support and advocate for the younger daughter, who is transgender. The older daughter describes her desire to protect her sister and how simple acceptance of each individual’s uniqueness would make the world a better place.

"I Wouldn't Ask for Any Other Child" by Health Across the Gender Spectrum

Professor Ben Barres, a highly respected neuroscientist, tells the story of his transition at Stanford University and offers an optimistic outlook for the next generation of transgender scientists and other academics.

A young transgender boy tells the story of finding himself and his “bros” at a camp for transgender children. In a candid, moving discussion, he and his mother reflect on his earliest experiences of gender identity and his feelings about what lies ahead. Created by StoryCorps (https://storycorps.org).

A young transgender girl encourages other children not to give up on adults who struggle to understand what it means to be transgender. This happy and remarkably articulate child finds just the right words to help us all understand more. Created by Marlo Mack, as part of her "How to Be a Girl" podcast series (http://www.howtobeagirlpodcast.com).