Episode 319: Parenting Through Transition and Leading with Empathy | Amber Hollowell | TransParents Podcast & Advocate for Trans Rights
Amber Hollowell is a healthcare advocate, proud mom, and the co-founder of TransParents Podcast, a platform for supporting parents of trans and gender-diverse children.. She and Kara talk about turning personal pain into purpose, trusting your path, and making impact without losing yourself in the process. They break down misinformation, explore the emotional toll of political fear-mongering, and highlight what real advocacy looks like: in the hospital, in legislation, and at home. This conversation is a powerful guide for anyone showing up for trans kids, navigating healthcare systems, or rethinking what it means to lead with love.
“We can choose to let life define our limits, or we can live in defiance and say there are none.”
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(00:00:06) - Introduction to Amber Hollowell and Her Advocacy Work
(00:00:42) - Amber's Journey into Trans Advocacy
(00:02:19) - Understanding Gender Diversity vs. Transgender
(00:03:47) - Amber's Perspective on Parental Rights and Advocacy
(00:05:00) - The Impact of Political Climate on Trans Rights
(00:07:24) - The Media's Role in Shaping Public Perception
(00:09:00) - The Importance of Empathy in Healthcare
(00:12:00) - The Need for Open Conversations about Trans Rights
(00:17:30) - The Future of Trans Rights Advocacy
(00:21:00) - Navigating Fear and Anxiety as a Parent
(00:49:55) - Being a Supportive Ally for Trans Children
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YouTube: @TransParentsLive
Website: transparent2
LinkedIn: amberhollowell
TikTok: @moonchild77660
Email: TransParentsPodcast@gmail.com
Other: https://linktr.ee/batrimpe
For additional resources, consider exploring the following:
PFLAG: Offers resources and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
LGBT Foundation: Provides a directory of transgender support groups and helplines.
Trans Lifeline: Offers peer support for trans people from other trans people.
Trans Youth Equality Foundation: Supports transgender youth and their families.
Digital Transgender Archive: Offers a vast archive of materials related to trans history and culture.
Advocates for Trans Equality: Advocates for the legal and political rights of transgender people.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): A professional organization for transgender healthcare providers.
Taimi: A dating app specifically designed for transgender people.
Created and hosted by Kara Duffy
Audio Engineering & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Production by Amanda Kass
Graphic design by Anna Olinova
Music by Joakim Karud
