In This Broadcast

“Take two estrogens and call me in the morning” — Hippocrates, probably.

Gender-affirming care is not a trend — it’s a tradition thousands of years in the making. In this episode, Dany and Claire trace the medical history of transition, from the ancient world to WPATH’s modern Standards of Care. Along the way, they separate fact from fear, exploring how ancient physicians, early endocrinologists, and modern researchers all contributed to what we now call gender-affirming healthcare.

• The ancient origins of gender-affirming medicine — and why it’s always existed
• Magnus Hirschfeld, Harry Benjamin, and the birth of modern transition science
• How WPATH standardized care and helped legitimize gender medicine worldwide
• Puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries: what’s true, what’s myth, and what’s science
• Why “gender-affirming care” isn’t just for trans people — it’s for everyone

Through all the headlines and misinformation, one truth remains: gender-affirming care saves lives. And it’s got a longer medical pedigree than most people think.