156. How SSRIs and Birth Control Shaped One Teen's Gender Identity w/ Taylor Murphy
In this conversation, Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Taylor Murphy who shares her personal journey of experiencing gender dysphoria, the impact of SSRIs on her identity, and the importance of understanding the implications of medical interventions during critical developmental periods.
They discuss the alarming rise in the prescription of SSRIs and hormonal birth control among young girls. They explore the potential long-term consequences of these medications, including emotional and sexual dysfunction, and the lack of informed consent in prescribing practices. In this conversation, Taylor shares her journey through gender identity, mental health struggles, and the impact of SSRIs and hormonal birth control on her life.
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 The Alarming Rise of SSRIs and Hormonal Birth Control
06:34 Personal Journey: Taylor Murphy's Experience with SSRIs
23:30 Understanding Gender Dysphoria and Its Implications
30:38 The Intersection of Identity and Neurochemistry
32:18 Navigating Gender Identity in Adolescence
35:25 Family Dynamics and Support in Transition
36:38 Shifting Perspectives on Transitioning
38:09 The Case for Non-Medical Approaches
41:03 The Impact of SSRIs and Hormonal Birth Control
44:52 Overcoming Withdrawal and Finding Self
49:06 Emotional Sensitivity and Personal Growth
51:27 Rediscovering Femininity and Sexuality
54:59 Transforming Anger into Advocacy
56:02 Advice to Younger Self and Future Generations
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Creators and Guests
Host
Dr. Roger McFillin
Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective and Executive Director at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.
Guest
Taylor Murphy
Due to the many years Taylor spent questioning who she was, thinking she was transgender and wanting to transition into a "trans man", she now shares her cured experience of gender dysphoria and how it was related to the medication she was on since around twelve years old. As she tapered off of fluoxetine, her gender dysphoria faded away and she developed a new sense of self and the world. After stopping hormonal birth control shortly after, life continued to get brighter and her femininity flourished. She now shares her concerns on the side effects of SSRIs, hormonal birth control, and gender ideology on youth.
