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93. "I Was a Drug Pusher": Sara Stockton Exposes Therapists’ Roles in the Gender Industry

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Sara Stockton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, lecturer, researcher, and clinical supervisor of a psychotherapy practice in New York who has done a complete 180 on the subject of youth gender transition. Ms. Stockton spent the first part of her career advocating for “gender affirming care” in the treatment of trans-identified youth. Starting in 2008, her work with this population included traveling to train medical facilities, physicians, and schools on “gender affirmation.” In 2013, she co-authored one of the first mental health assessments in the US utilized to assess youth “readiness for gender transition." She treated over 100 families, and wrote many of the first letters that were used to approve surgeries on minors, before a change of perspective shifted the focus of her work. More recently, she was featured in the documentary “What is a Woman,” where she decided to speak out about her moments of doubt and realizations, and her decision to raise awareness about the pitfalls of this approach. She has also been interviewed by Jordan Peterson and on Gender: A Wider Lens. In this episode, Sara shares her journey from being a young graduate student specializing in gender issues to her eventual shift in focus towards sex therapy. We discuss the lack of historical context and critical examination of the treatment protocols for transgender-identified youth; the pressure to conform to a specific narrative without questioning the long-term consequences; and ways in which young therapists’ naïveté, openness, and eagerness to prove themselves can all be utilized to further an agenda that might more easily be recognized as sinister by more grounded individuals. Sara opens up about the ethical dilemmas she encountered, including the issue of informed consent and the pressure to prescribe irreversible medical interventions to young people. We explore the concept of autogynephilia and its implications for understanding the motivations behind gender identity. We touch on the hyper-sexualization of youth in the context of gender issues; the links between sexual deviance and the “trans” movement; and the challenges of navigating discussions around sexuality and intimacy with young clients. Sara shares a pivotal moment in her career when she encountered a detransitioner and realized the lack of support and resources available for those who regret their transition. We discuss the vulnerability of individuals during times of struggle and the potential for manipulation and exploitation. This episode raises important questions about the need for a more critical approach to gender issues. Join us as we delve into these complex topics and challenge the prevailing narratives surrounding trans-identified youth. Find Sara on X @MrsSaraStockton or at https://www.stocktonscoaching.com/ -Eleven Lawsuits by Detransitioners in the US https://www.broadview.news/p/eleven-lawsuits-by-detransitioners -Episode 82. Jamie Reed https://youtu.be/YIphvC9Wl0U {{chapters}} 00:00 Start 02:08 Early 20s therapists 05:58 The shift in public perception 10:39 The Dutch protocol 13:26 Valuing discomfort over natural processes 17:11 Squashing our instincts and intuition 20:41 Treating gender dysphoria 29:06 Sensory exploration and identity 29:39 Gender-related ideation 37:02 Informed consent and decision-making 41:20 Talking to young transgender patients 44:23 Oversexualization in LGBTQ+ youth 50:39 Detransitioning experiences 56:30 Cults and manipulation 59:28 Safeguarding and client potential 01:06:03 Challenging parental perspectives 01:06:48 Gender dysphoria and mental hospitals 01:11:00 Pornography addiction and shifting focus 01:16:26 Butchery of children 01:19:41 Backlash and public criticism 01:24:18-01:24:28 Blacklisting and Speaking Out To support the show, please subscribe, like, comment and share! Learn more about Do No Harm at https://donoharmmedicine.org/sometherapist/ Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at https://www.eightsleep.com/ Take 20% off superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at http://organifi.com/sometherapist Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products. Bookshop: https://www.sometherapist.com/bookshop Wellness Products: https://www.sometherapist.com/shop-wellness-products Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI. https://www.swellai.com/?via=sometherapist Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission. https://www.joeypecoraro.com/ Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. https://nowaybackfilm.com/ Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. https://somekindoftherapist.locals.com

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