Beyond Gender
Beyond Gender
Podcast Description
What’s really going on with gender? Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley, researcher Mia Hughes, and psychologist Bret Alderman explore how gender fits into a much bigger cultural shift—and what that means for all of us.
Through conversations with researchers, doctors, therapists, parents, and detransitioners, they cut through the noise to get to the heart of the issue. No jargon, no agendas—just honest, thoughtful discussions about one of the most pressing topics of our time.
If you’ve ever felt like something bigger is happening but struggled to make sense of it, this podcast is for you.
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The podcast delves into contemporary issues surrounding gender identity, societal shifts, and ideological movements, with episodes tackling topics such as the impact of transgender ideology on Western institutions and the realities of gender-affirming care, illustrated by discussions with figures like Lionel Shriver and Keira Bell.

What’s really going on with gender—and how does it connect to wider cultural shifts? Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley, researcher Mia Hughes, and psychologist Bret Alderman explore how debates around gender, identity, psychology, and medicine open up bigger questions about culture, society, and mental health. With guests ranging from doctors and therapists to parents and detransitioners, they offer honest, thoughtful discussions—no jargon, no ideology.
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The episode features a discussion with Dr. Niamh Regan, a concerned parent with a child in primary school, about Ireland’s Cineáltas/“Bí Cineálta” (Be Kind) anti-bullying policies and what she describes as an ideological shift in education.
She argues that the Irish constitution and Department of Education recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, but says schools treat parents as mere “stakeholders” and disregard objections. The conversation links Irish developments to broader international trends, via lobbying strategies and policies.
Follow Niamh:https://twitter.com/niamhlanes
Beir Bua:https://www.beirbuaeducation.ie/
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