Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician | Podcast Guru

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Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician invites healthcare providers into a compassionate conversation about gender inclusivity. Hosted by Dr. Shannon Panszi, a retired Ob/Gyn and seasoned gender advocate, this podcast draws on over a decade of experience to bridge the gap between medical practice and the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients. Each episode combines insightful knowledge with practical advice, illustrating how providers can enhance their care by recognizing and challenging their own assumptions. Join us as we explore a range of topics, from medical issues to broader societal themes, all designed to help you improve the care you deliver—not just for transgender and nonbinary patients, but for everyone. Subscribe and share to help spread awareness and foster a more inclusive healthcare environment for all!

Recent Episodes

The Ethical Failure Behind the Closure of Gender-Affirming Care Clinics (#79)

This episode explores the ethical failure behind the closure of gender affirming care clinics and what happens when patients are left without continuity of care. Through a medical ethics lens, it explains why abruptly discontinuing treatment places transgender and gender diverse youth at risk regardless of personal or political beliefs. Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or send the link to a colleague or a friend who’s curious about learning more about gender. For more insights, ...

16 MIN

How Do You Know If You Should Share Your Pronouns? (#78)

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...

8 MIN

What One Word Tells Us About Gender Today (77)

Language shifts long before most people notice it, and when one word keeps resurfacing, it’s worth asking why. In this episode, I walk through a single term that’s showing up more often in conversations about gender and what its resurgence might be telling us about the moment we’re living in. Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or send the link to a colleague or a friend who’s curious about learning more about gender. For more insights, visit engenderlove.com and join our mai...

7 MIN

DOJ Subpoenas Private Patient Info: Why It Matters Beyond Transgender Care (76)

On July 9th, the Department of Justice issued subpoenas to clinics, doctors, and even drug manufacturers connected to gender-affirming care. These subpoenas appear to include private patient information. In this episode of Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician, I explain why this affects far more than transgender patients. From patient trust to access to standard treatments like puberty blockers or hormones for non-trans conditions, this action has ripple effects across healthcare. What h...

19 MIN

A Physician’s Response to U.S. v. Skrmetti (75)

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...

22 MIN