Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?

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Heather Nelson

Jan 14

I have listened to this podcast over the past two days and want to say thank you so much for such a thorough and thoughtful investigation. Time to now challenge the medical profession that continue to promote gender affirming medical interventions. Thankyou J K Rowling for speaking up and out.

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Frances Murphy

Dec 26

This is such an insightful and well thought out presentation of a complex issue. I truly hope this sparks discussion and debate without rancor

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