Listening Across Oceans – Youth Access in New Zealand with Dr. Bex Canner | S04E03

In this episode, Dr. Bex Canner (they/them), a retired family medicine physician with years of experience practicing in Aotearoa (New Zealand), joins us to unpack the shifting legal and cultural landscape of puberty blockers for trans youth. Dr. Canner reflects on how New Zealand once seemed poised to expand gender affirming care—but now faces growing misinformation, fear-based rhetoric, and policy uncertainty. Together, we name the harm of anti-trans narratives like “mutilation” and ground listeners in what puberty blockers actually are: safe, evidence-based care that gives trans and gender diverse youth time to explore who they are. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening with trans healthcare in New Zealand, this episode offers nuance, clarity, and global solidarity. Here's the link to the counting ourselves survey mentioned: https://countingourselves.nz/