This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a clinical psychologist specializing in gender identity and author of the book “On Your Terms: Gender Transition Redefined for Adults.” Natalia and I discussed topics as widely diverse as the origin of gender identity, the only person able to define your identity, and why we should all learn not to give a shit.

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Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva’s website: https://drzphd.com/

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• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:26) - Introducing Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva
• (03:27) - Doing what comes naturally
• (08:47) - Why is gender only important now?
• (14:42) - The underlying cause of gender dysphoria
• (20:50) - Failure to sit in the unknown
• (26:38) - Nature vs Nurture
• (32:37) - Let gender evolve
• (37:42) - Anchor yourself in what feels like you
• (41:15) - How biology relates to gender
• (43:56) - Health insurance is for healing pain
• (50:59) - How to find Dr. Z on the internet
• (55:04) - Show closing
• (55:32) - Closing credits