How do trauma and society shape who we become?
In this conversation with Dr. Oscar Anderson, Psy.D. (they/them), we explore the complex relationship between neurodiversity, gender, and identity, and how lived experience, trauma, and culture influence our understanding of self.
Drawing from clinical practice and personal experience, we discuss how autism, ADHD, C-PTSD, and other forms of neurodivergence intersect with gender expression, authenticity, and the social “rules” that define what it means to be a man or woman.
Through this dialogue, Dr. Anderson offers insights into how society’s expectations shape identity development, and how gender work can help anyone, regardless of identity, connect with emotion and authenticity.
Featuring:
Dr. Oscar Anderson, Psy.D. (they/them) – Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma, neurodiversity, and gender-affirming therapy.
00:00 Introduction: Who is Dr. Oscar Anderson, Psy.D. (they/them)
01:20 Umbrella of Neurodivergence: C-PTSD, Autism Spectrum, ADHD
02:00 Why Dr. Anderson became a clinical psychologist
05:35 Distinguishing between Gender Non-conformity and Neurodivergence
06:00 Relationship between Neurodivergence and Trauma
09:50 Definition of Neurodivergence
11:30 How Society Perceives Neurodivergence (positive and negative)
12:10 Definition of Autism Spectrum
14:50 Gender and Biological Sex
15:30 Gender Expression and Gender Identity
18:45 Four “Accepted” Genders: Boy, Girl, Man, Woman
19:40 How Objectification Influences Gender Expression
20:35 The “Rules of Gender”
21:15 Correlation Between Autism and Gender Non-conformity?
23:00 How Sexual Trauma Impacts Understanding of Gender
25:40 Concept of Masculinity
27:00 Authenticity and Gender
29:45 Somatics (Sensory) Perspective in Therapy
31:40 Men and Alexithymia: Inability to Express, Identify, and Feel Emotions
33:38 Why Everyone Can Benefit from Gender Work (Masculinity and Femininity)
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