A newsletter about the gender culture wars, & the history, science, psychology & politics of gender nonconformity—misunderstood by the Right and Left. Where do our ideas of normal for boys and girls come from? Speaking the unspeakable. Pro-complexity.
AN ANXIOUS GENERATION SEARCHES FOR HAPPINESS.
Substack presents the feature documentary based on The New York Times bestselling book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. Produced by Courtney Moorehead Balaker. Directed by Ted Balaker.
A newsletter about science, social-justice-activism, why they sometimes fight, and how to help them get along better -- plus a good deal of other, more random stuff.
After nearly a decade of clinical work with gender, I share insights for therapists, parents, and readers caring for someone who is gender-questioning or trans-identified. Engage with discernment, wisdom, and compassion—even in a divided culture.
Stay up-to-date on what therapists need to know about working with gender dysphoria. Therapy First addresses the needs arising from the current oversimplification and politicizing of gender in the field of mental health.
Critical reporting on the evidence base behind biological explanations for transgender identity, gender-transition treatments, and psychiatric models—seeking a better path forward for mental health.