Helped, Heard, or Hugged? How to Support a Friend Through Their Child's Gender Transition (Ep 206)

Surfing the Quicksand · Oct 8, 2026 · 51m

When your child shares that they’re questioning their gender identity or beginning a gender transition, it can open up an entirely new journey for a parent, too, one that may bring love and support alongside surprise, confusion, fear, grief, and a lot of learning.

And when someone you care about is that parent, you may wonder: How do I show up? What should I say? What shouldn’t I ask? How can I support both my friend and their child?

In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, Kathy talks with Wendy Williams, owner of Weave Wellbeing, a Mayo-trained and board-certified health and wellness coach…