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#14 Challenges with the Executive Orders against the LGBTQ+ Community

February 25, 2025 • Dr. Jenna Cheng, Dr. Patrick Kelly • Season 1 • Episode 14

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges in dealing with the recent executive orders against the LGBTQ+ community. We go over the emotional toll of political rhetoric, the need for access to gender-affirming care in youth, and how important it is to slow down and examine gender dysphoria in children (and adults!) from a compassionate and open-minded perspective. We get personal talking about our struggles with the current political climate, and we hope you join us in keeping the advocacy alive.

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