Episode notes
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr. Kai Thomas to mark Trans Day of Visibility. Kai is a postdoctoral researcher at Cardiff University and the lead investigator of the LEADING Study, which explores eating disorders in neurodivergent and gender-diverse individuals.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Kai’s personal experience of anorexia and realising they were trans during recovery
- Factors such as gender dysphoria which can trigger eating disorders in trans folks
- How gatekeeping and BMI restrictions in gender-affirming care can fuel disordered eating
- The aims of the LEADING Study and the importance of co-producing research with lived experience
- What clinicians need to better support trans and gender-diverse individuals
- The need for individualised, inclusive care and better clinical training