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66: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 66
66: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 66
66: The Umbrella Hour with Dr. An Goldbauer & Zander Keig LCSW - Episode 66
Monday 13th January 2025
Dr. Kennan Ross-McKinnon discusses gender-affirming healthcare, detransition, and the DARE study with hosts Dr. An Goldbauer and Zander Keig.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Detransition: Insights from Dr. Kennan Ross-McKinnon
Episode Overview
- Dr. Kennan Ross-McKinnon shares his research on gender-affirming healthcare and detransition.
- The DARE study examines experiences of detransition in the US and Canada.
- Importance of informed consent and decision-making in gender-affirming care.
- Challenges faced by researchers in studying detransition.
- Need for better support and understanding for those who detransition.
What we're observing is the emergence of arguably a new field of detransition studies.
The Umbrella Hour, hosted by Dr. An Goldbauer and Zander Keig, brings an engaging conversation with Dr. Kennan Ross-McKinnon, an assistant professor at York University. Dr. McKinnon dives into the complexities of gender-affirming healthcare and the emerging field of detransition studies. With over a decade of research under his belt, Dr. McKinnon shares his insights on how transgender and gender-diverse individuals navigate their healthcare journeys, and the reasons behind discontinuation or detransitioning from gender-related medical interventions.
His work highlights the need for better understanding and support for those who experience these transitions and shifts in identity. Throughout the episode, you'll hear about the DARE study, a binational research project led by Dr. McKinnon, which aims to shed light on the experiences of those who detransition in the United States and Canada.
The conversation also touches on the importance of informed consent and decision-making in gender-affirming care, as well as the challenges faced by researchers in this field. Dr. McKinnon's dedication to his work is evident as he discusses the nuances of his research and the impact it has on the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. If you're interested in understanding more about gender-affirming healthcare and the experiences of those who detransition, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers a compassionate and informative perspective on a topic that is often misunderstood and under-researched.