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Challenging Our Own Expectations & The Impact of the Trans Community With Dr. Paria Hassouri

Ep. 28
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The trans community is one that has been breaking new ground and spreading messages of inclusivity for decades. For some parents, however, learning that their child is a part of this world can be frightening and can even raise questions towards their own identities as caregivers. It’s a telling sign that we still have a ways to go in regards to accepting those that we may not have a sound understanding of or have our own pre-judgments towards. 


My guest today is one example of how being exposed to the trans community in her own daughter has not only positively impacted her life, but changed her perspective for the better. Dr. Paria Hassouri MD is joining me on the podcast today to share the story of her daughter’s transition, why it inspired her to write her book, ‘Found in Transition’, and how her own childhood experiences with bullying made her feel hesitant towards her daughter’s coming out. 


This is an episode you will definitely want to tune in for, as we cover so many important issues surrounding the trans experience and the very real concern and judgment that many parents still face today towards the LGBTQIA+ community. See you on Episode 28 of Enhanced Living! 


Some Questions I Ask:

  • Did you always know you wanted to pursue pediatrics? (2:12)
  • What was it like for you to complete your residency while also raising a child? (5:11)
  • Why did your daughter’s transition make you question your own identity & How did you overcome that? (13:08)
  • Why do you think bullies feel the need to harass others for things that aren’t affecting them? (22:21)
  • What was the moment that made you slow down and harness your creative side (27:41)
  • Do you attribute your optimistic attitude to your upbringing? (30:49)
  • What is lighting you up right now? (33:43)
  • Do you think there will be lasting effects from our young children’s move to online learning? (37:56)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • How Paria’s experience being bullied as a child influenced her in adult life (6:53)
  • How Dr. Paria reacted to her daughter’s transition & How it made her challenge her own beliefs as a Mother (8:35)
  • The biological history behind the transgender and gender non-conforming community (19:03)
  • How media representation of trans individuals has failed in the past & Why representation in pop culture needs to improve (24:32)
  • How Dr. Paria’s exposure to the trans community has positively impacted her (34:37)
  • Dr. Paria Harrousi’s advice for parents struggling with homeschooling (40:32)


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