Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
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!
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
Latest 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 pl...
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 a...
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 res...
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 Matt...
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...