Paria Hassouri is a pediatrician, writer, transgender rights activist, wife and mother of three children. Her personal essays have been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Huffington Post, and many more.

In this episode, Eric and Paria talk about her book, Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change. Her story of understanding, accepting, and ultimately supporting her daughter as a transgender girl is so honest and beautiful and inspiring. 

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In This Interview, Paria Hassouri and I Discuss Parenting a Transgender Child and…
Her book, Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change
The question, “Am I acting out of love or am I acting out of fear?”
The story of her middle child coming out as a trans girl
The process she went through of educating herself about transgender children and teenagers
The factors that ultimately guided her towards supporting her child’s transition
The change that shifted her outlook and her child’s outlook for the future
Her journey through denial, anger, acceptance, support, and ultimately celebration about her child’s transition
Her internal struggle about her child’s transition
The power of finding people who have been through what you’re going through
The stories we make up about our identities – and how they can change

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Paria Hassouri is a pediatrician, writer, transgender rights activist, wife and mother of three children. Her personal essays have been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Huffington Post, and many more.In this episode, Eric and Paria talk about her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781608687084" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change</a>. Her story of understanding, accepting, and ultimately supporting her daughter as a transgender girl is so honest and beautiful and inspiring.&nbsp;But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Paria Hassouri and I Discuss Parenting a Transgender Child and…<ul><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781608687084" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change</a></li><li>The question, “Am I acting out of love or am I acting out of fear?”</li><li>The story of her middle child coming out as a trans girl</li><li>The process she went through of educating herself about transgender children and teenagers</li><li>The factors that ultimately guided her towards supporting her child’s transition</li><li>The change that shifted her outlook and her child’s outlook for the future</li><li>Her journey through denial, anger, acceptance, support, and ultimately celebration about her child’s transition</li><li>Her internal struggle about her child’s transition</li><li>The power of finding people who have been through what you’re going through</li><li>The stories we make up about our identities – and how they can change</li></ul>Paria Hassouri Links:<a href="https://www.pariahassouri.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pariahassouri.com</a><a href="https://twitter.com/pariahassouri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laparia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Best&nbsp;Fiends:&nbsp;Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with&nbsp;Best&nbsp;Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talkspace&nbsp;is&nbsp;the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.talkspace.com/wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.talkspace.com</a>&nbsp;and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.BLUBlox&nbsp;offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blublox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BluBlox.com</a>&nbsp;and get&nbsp;free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code:&nbsp;WOLF15If you enjoyed this conversation with Paria Hassouri on Parenting a Transgender Child, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/andrew/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Solomon</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/glennon-doyle-melton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glennon Doyle</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/allyship-and-activism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allyship and Activism with Jamia Wilson</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Paria Hassouri on Parenting a Transgender Child

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