Why do some people share their pronouns while others hesitate? And how do you know what’s right for you? In this episode, I break down why pronoun sharing should never be mandatory, and why it still carries real meaning. We’ll look at how sharing pronouns can signal safety, why it can put some people in difficult positions, and what it communicates when you choose to include them. If you're a provider or someone who wants to create a more inclusive environment, this episode offers a grounded...
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Why do some people share their pronouns while others hesitate? And how do you know what’s right for you? In this episode, I break down why pronoun sharing should never be mandatory, and why it still carries real meaning. We’ll look at how sharing pronouns can signal safety, why it can put some people in difficult positions, and what it communicates when you choose to include them. If you're a provider or someone who wants to create a more inclusive environment, this episode offers a grounded...
What happens when legal decisions about healthcare don’t align with medical reasoning? In this episode, A Physician’s Response to U.S. v. Skrmetti, I invite you to consider the recent court ruling through a medical lens. I walk through why some of the legal distinctions made in the case do not reflect how medicine works and how the decision departs from the way we provide care in similar situations. If you believe these laws are about protecting kids, I hope you’ll listen with curiosity. At t...
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
Why do some people share their pronouns while others hesitate? And how do you know what’s right for you? In this episode, I break down why pronoun sharing should never be mandatory, and why it still carries real meaning. We’ll look at how sharing pronouns can signal safety, why it can put some people in difficult positions, and what it communicates when you choose to include them. If you're a provider or someone who wants to create a more inclusive environment, this episode offers a grounded...
