# Pamela Garfield: The truthful therapist

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Podcast: [Informed Dissent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/informed-dissent-4148700)
Published: 2025-11-17T16:57:19+00:00
Episode link: https://www.americaoutloud.news/pamela-garfield-the-truthful-therapist/
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## Resource

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A therapist challenges current trends in youth gender medicine, stressing honesty, holistic care, and family involvement. Physicians warn about rapid medicalization and urge careful evaluation. The piece emphasizes protecting children through truth, thoughtful therapy, and courage from parents, clinicians, and communities committed to their wellbeing...

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