Trans 101: How Transgender Hormone Therapy Changes Body and Brain
(00:00:00) Trans 101: How Transgender Hormone Therapy Changes Body and Brain
(00:03:26) Why you can't change the mind
(00:05:17) Estrogen and what it takes to start it
(00:08:58) Testosterone and what it takes to start it
(00:11:58) How hormones work
(00:15:19) Psychological changes
(00:19:48) Physical changes on estrogen
(00:21:31) Physical changes on testosterone
(00:22:53) Surgical options for trans women
(00:26:28) Surgical options for trans men
(00:32:01) Conclusion
(00:33:17) Outro
For decades, doctors tried to psychoanalyze trans people out of being trans. Spoiler: it didn't work. This episode dives into the medical reality of gender transition—from how hormones actually work at the cellular level to the emotional rollercoaster of a second puberty. You'll learn what estrogen and testosterone really do to the body, what bottom growth actually means, and how modern surgery can create everything from boobs to fully functional penises with hydraulic erections. We cover the psychological shifts, the physical changes, the hilarious terminology trans people have coined, and why medical transition isn't about "fixing" anyone—it's about letting people finally be themselves.More from Michelle Forcier:Brown UniversityLinkedInMore from Riley Black:WebsiteOrder her latest book, The Last Days of the DinosaursBlueskyMore from Hibby Thach:WebsiteTwitchBlueskyMore from Charlie James:WebsiteOrder his book, I’m Just a Little Guy: How to Escape the Horrors and Get Back to DillydallyingTikTokCitations and transcript: https://www.tabooscience.show/trans-101-how-transgender-hormone-therapy-changes-body-and-brain/Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show:Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabooscienceLeave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscienceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscienceWebsite: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473
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Trans 101: Everything You Think You Know (But Probably Don't)
(00:00:00) Introduction: The "born in the wrong body" trope
(00:02:37) Aaron Devor introduction
(00:03:30) Riley Black introduction
(00:04:16) Transgender definition and prevalence
(00:06:12) Why are more young people trans?
(00:08:16) Why are people trans in the first place?
(00:12:14) "Egg cracks"
(00:15:22) BREAK
(00:15:37) Sex, gender, and gender expression
(00:18:09) Hibby Thach introduction
(00:19:57) Gender expression in cis people
(00:21:11) Gender dysphoria
(00:24:35) Medical transition: hormones
(00:25:54) How many have surgery?
(00:28:30) Wrap-up
(00:29:46) Outro
Got a rainbow sticker? Follow trans creators? Have trans friends? Cool. But if you're like most people—even the well-meaning ones—you probably know just enough about trans people to be dangerous. In this episode, we're dismantling the "born in the wrong body" narrative and exploring what being trans actually means. With help from University of Victoria transgender studies chair Dr. Aaron Devor, paleontologist Riley Black, PhD student Hibby Thach, and comedian Charlie James, we're breaking down sex vs. gender vs. gender expression, debunking the "social contagion" myth, and explaining why asking "but have you had The Surgery?" is never okay. Trans people are rarer than redheads, but somehow they're at the center of a political firestorm—so let's actually understand what we're talking about.More from Aaron Devor:WebsitePodcast for Inquiry appearanceMore from Riley Black:WebsiteOrder her latest book, The Last Days of the DinosaursBlueskyMore from Hibby Thach:WebsiteTwitchBlueskyMore from Charlie James:WebsiteOrder his book, I’m Just a Little Guy: How to Escape the Horrors and Get Back to DillydallyingTikTokSee citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/trans-101-everything-you-think-you-know-but-probably-dont/Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show:Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabooscienceLeave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscienceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscienceWebsite: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473
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Coming Soon — Season 5: Trans 101
When it comes to transgender issues, most of us are working with incomplete information—and that's a problem when real people's rights hang in the balance. This season, we're exploring what it actually means to be trans in America today, from the science of gender identity to the daily realities of healthcare, relationships, and family. With the help of researchers crunching the numbers and trans people sharing their stories, we'll tackle the questions you might be curious about but wouldn't know how to ask, without the political noise—just honest conversations about human experience. The first episode of Trans 101 drops October 2nd. Subscribe/follow so you don't miss it.Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show:Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabooscienceLeave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscienceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscienceWebsite: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473
Still working on Season 5 (Trans Science!). In the meantime, go to https://patreon.com/tabooscience to support the show—and get updates and behind-the-scenes tidbits as I work.Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show:Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabooscienceLeave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscienceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscienceWebsite: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473
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