Jun 2, 2026
...with Dr Diana Sorrentino
In this episode, Dr. D, an expert on gender diversity and transgender identities with over 40 years of experience, explores gender identity's neurobiological foundations, social influences, and evolving terminology. Dr. D shares her personal journey, explains foetal development and intersex variations, and discusses support strategies for transgender youth. She highlights the critical role of family acceptance, outlines age-appropriate medical guidelines, and emphasises that gender diversity is a natural, biological phenomenon. The episode encourages educators to examine their biases and seek reliable resources to better support gender-diverse individuals.
Paradoxes of Gender Podcast can be found here: https://paradoxesofgender.com/podcasts-1 or on whichever platform you get your podcasts.
Dr D's Books are available via her website: https://paradoxesofgender.com/books
WPATH website is: https://wpath.org/
Episode in bullet points:
- Understanding gender identity and its complexities
- Neurobiological foundations of gender identity
- Evolution of gender-related terminology and language
- The impact of socialization and culture on gender roles
- Experiences and challenges faced by transgender and gender-diverse individuals
- The spectrum of biological sex characteristics and intersex variations
- The role of family and community support for transgender youth
- Current medical guidelines for gender-affirming care in youth
- The significance of non-binary identities and fluid gender expression
- The importance of education and awareness in supporting gender diversity