Ep 1020 | Botched: The Brutality of Trans Mastectomies | Guest: Soren Aldaco

Today, we sit down with Soren Aldaco, a 21-year-old woman and detransitioner who is suing her former doctors for a botched mastectomy and other medical malpractices. Soren began identifying as transgender at just 11 years old, began hormone replacement therapy at 17, and had a double mastectomy at 19. Soren was prescribed all these treatments despite numerous mental health conditions and traumatic life experiences. How did this happen? Soren discusses her entire story and the failures of the medical system that left her "permanently disfigured."

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Timecodes:

(02:30) Beginnings of Soren’s story

(10:00) Internet indoctrination

(29:10) Identifying as a boy

(35:20) Support group & starting testosterone

(49:24) Double mastectomy complications

(01:03:59) Treatment issues & payment

(01:07:26) Soren's lawsuit

(01:12:35) Soren's faith journey

(01:15:59) How to support Soren

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Links:

Soren's X thread detailing the surgical complications: https://x.com/sorenaldaco/status/1635535612236242947

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