Gender Queries
Gender Queries is a podcast about trans & gender-diverse healthcare in Atlantic Canada! Made by three gender-diverse med students (AJ, Jess, & Sam), each episode provides an overview of academic literature + interviews with clinical and community guests, with a focus on what healthcare providers need to know to better serve their patients. Please note that this show was primarily made for healthcare providers! All are welcome to listen, but just a heads-up that we sometimes use medical terminology. Follow us on Instagram @genderqueriespod Transcripts and more at linktr.ee/genderqueriespod
Episodes
What does accessing gender-affirming chest surgery look like in Atlantic Canada? Is coverage the same for chest feminization and chest masculinization? What barriers do patients face when policies don’t reflect real clinical needs? And beyond the risks, recovery, and logistics, what does it actually feel like to finally see yourself reflected in your body?
Featuring:
- Gabriel Enxuga (he/they) - PrideHealth Navigator
- Nikki Vale...
Can trans people access gender-affirming care in rural settings? What happens if they can’t? Do the attitudes of rural providers play a role in the protection of trans rights? The lack of urban anonymity might push a trans person to pack their bags and head for the city. Is there anything we can do to make them feel heard and safe in their small towns?
Featuring:
- Cyrus Campbell (he/they/she)
- Pascale Joëlle Fortin-Daigle (any ...
Does gender-affirming hormone therapy affect the heart? How does a binder change breathing patterns? How do we risk-stratify trans patients? Join us as we take a closer look at how multiple organ systems are influenced by gender-affirming care and the broader health considerations for gender-diverse communities. Just a heads up, we get pretty deep into the medical weeds in this one.
Featuring:
- Dr. Heather Cockwell (she/her)
- ...
Why doesn’t the average trans or gender-diverse person get enough exercise? Why might gender diversity impact someone’s relationship with food? How do these factors influence health and wellbeing? You’ll hear the challenges and the highlights of trans folks playing sports, the details of nutrition requirements for those taking hormone therapies, and some helpful tips for peri-operative nutrition.
Featuring:
- Cyrus Campbell (h...
Provider education plays a critical role in shaping trans and gender-diverse healthcare, but many clinicians receive little to no formal training. In this episode, we explore how gaps in clinical education impact patient care, from unnecessary referrals to patients feeling like they must educate their own providers.
We also unpack how trans health is often treated as optional or siloed in curricula, and why integrating it across al...
How does the intersection of disability and gender diversity influence one’s experience accessing healthcare? Why is it important for providers to acknowledge this intersection? How does having a disability affect surgical planning? And where does the topic of sex fit into all of this? In addition to the challenges, we also discuss practical steps for providers to make their practice more accessible and affirming.
Featuring:
- R...
Is chestfeeding an option while taking testosterone or after top surgery? How does induced lactation work for transfeminine folks? And what is it like to go through the ups and downs of infant feeding as a trans parent? We get into all things infant feeding with midwives CJ & Coral plus the amazing Laura, Tori, and Forrest!
Featuring:
- CJ Blennerhassett (she/they)
- Coral Maloney (she/her)
- Laura (she/her)
- Rev. Tori Mullin (th...
How many trans & gender-diverse folks are interested in parenthood? How does gender-affirming hormone therapy affect fertility, contraception and family planning? What kinds of fertility preservation options are available? And what is it like to experience pregnancy as a trans person? We talk all things family planning!
2026 Update from Dr. Cockwell: Technology has progressed since this recording, and AART now offers both ovar...
How is gynecological, breast, and prostate cancer screening different for trans folks? What is it like to navigate the more gendered sides of healthcare as a trans person? And how can healthcare providers improve the experiences of trans patients in gendered spaces? We get into what we do (and don’t) know about gendered healthcare!
Featuring:
- Kaiden Dalley (he/him)
- Dr. Sue Atkinson (she/her)
- Dr. Nadim Joukhadar (he/him)
- Xiaoq...
What do health outcomes look like for trans & gender-diverse youth? What are the risks and benefits of transitioning for youth? And how can healthcare providers help support families and kids through this process? We talk all things pediatrics with Dr. Arati Mokashi and Elsja Hennessy!
Timestamps:
- 00:48 - The Cass Review
- 03:48 - How many TGD youth are out there?
- 09:16 - Mental & physical health outcomes for TGD youth
- 1...
Your gender-affirming care crash course! What are packing, binding, and tucking? What are the risks, benefits, and options for gender-affirming hormone therapy? And how can folks access this care in Atlantic Canada? We explore the non-surgical side of gender-affirming care.
Featuring:
- Meaghan-Ray Peters (they/them) - @Chest_binding_support
- Pascale Joëlle (any pronouns) - @Hellogender_
- Dr. Sue Atkinson (she/her)
- Gabriel Enxu...
Welcome to Gender Queries! Head to linktr.ee/genderqueriespod for transcripts and more Email us at genderqueriespod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @genderqueriespod
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