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What Science & History Say About Being Trans

What Science & History Say About Being Trans

Update: 2025-11-18
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When did Trans start trending? Well...it never stopped! We explore the real science behind being transgender — from brain structure to genetics — and break down why gender identity is far more complex than the simple “male or female” categories our society relies on.

Then we head back through thousands of years of global history, uncovering the cultures that embraced multiple genders, celebrated gender-expansive people, and understood identity long before modern labels existed. From ancient Egypt and Native American Two-Spirit traditions to South Asian Hijras and beyond, humanity has always been more fluid than our textbooks suggest.

We also share an in-depth listener letter from a doctor who adds scientific context and explains how misconceptions persist because science education is still influenced by outdated, religiously-shaped frameworks — not actual biology.

This episode is both a love letter to the transgender community and a learning opportunity for anyone who wants to understand gender on a deeper, kinder, more human level.

Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!

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What Science & History Say About Being Trans

What Science & History Say About Being Trans

Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster | Self-Help, Culture & Queer Perspectives