Freddy McConnell on being a Seahorse and gender identity

11/27/19 • 34 min

In this week's episode of Body Language, Tasha speaks journalist and subject of the award winning film Seahorse - Freddy McConnell. Freddy, a trans man who decided to conceive and deliver his own child, documented this incredible journey. Tasha and Freddy talk about gender and Freddy's feelings of dysphoria during this journey, and why language is probably the most inclusive tool. For support: http://www.mind.org.uk https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

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