What's Your Story?

These days, “transgender” has become a charged word, associated with arguments over identity, gender, pronouns, sports, puberty blockers and civil rights. But for many of the approximately 1.3 million transgender Americans today, the word isn’t a topic for debate; it’s who they are.

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What We Discuss:

(0:00:00) - Understanding Transgender Experiences

(0:16:56) - Finding Strength in Asking "Why?"

(0:26:14) - Discovering Authenticity and Overcoming Adversity

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Join us in this episode as we learn how to be gentler with ourselves and open up to a new kind of thinking that can ultimately change our lives for the better.

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(0:00:00) - Self-Compassion for Overcoming Challenges

(0:11:04) - Journey to Self-Compassion and Personal Growth

(0:22:07) - Self-Compassion and Reshaping Thinking

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Children need someone to listen to them, to validate their feelings, to have appropriate expectations for them based on their age, and they need the adults in their life to provide guidance on the challenges they face as they are developing

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In this episode, JD discusses the impact of childhood conditioning on one's life and how it can lead to a disconnection from one's intuition. Our guest storyteller, Alma, shares her personal journey of struggling with self-acceptance and seeking answers outside of herself. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, connecting with one's feelings, and expressing needs to fill the emptiness inside. Alma also talks about the challenges of vulnerability and how it can be difficult to open up when our minds are telling us not to. She shares her experience of feeling emotionally dead and being called a zombie by someone close to her. The episode concludes with a discussion on projection and how others' reactions may be a reflection of their own fears and beliefs. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming childhood conditioning and finding fulfillment in life.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Importance Of Understanding Childhood Neglect

00:04:49 The Spectrum Of Emotional Neglect In Childhood

00:06:13 The Struggle Of Vulnerability And Overthinking.

00:12:52 Emotionally Dead And Disconnected From Feelings

00:15:39 The Importance Of Genuine Vulnerability In Relationships

00:21:58 Continuing Alma's Story And Encouraging Vulnerability In Dealing With Common Life Struggles

00:23:11 The Importance Of Sharing Personal Narratives In Mental Health Education

00:27:02 The Power Of Vulnerability And Energy Healing

Key Takeaways:

The podcast discusses the importance of vulnerability and how it can help individuals connect with their emotions and needs. The speaker shares her personal experience of feeling emotionally dead and how a therapist helped her practice vulnerability. Vulnerability can be risky, but accepting the consequences is key to true human connection. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, compassion towards others, and connecting with one's feelings to fill the emptiness inside. The lack of a support system can make vulnerability difficult, but it is still possible to live a fulfilling life.

I couldn't be more inspired by our conversation with Maddie, a 22-year-old psychology student and childhood cancer survivor, who shares her incredible journey from being diagnosed with brain cancer at the tender age of three to overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams in college. Her resilience and determination shine through as she recalls the challenges faced in school, including bullying from teachers who told her she wouldn't amount to anything - but college was a game-changer, where she met people who saw her potential and helped her on her path to success.

In the second part of this heartfelt episode, Maddie opens up about her passion for helping others, particularly military veterans struggling with PTSD. Her own mental health struggles and a chance encounter with a Marine who had experienced trauma of his own, have led her to a career in mental health.

Listen as Maddie shares her dreams of working at a VA facility and making a difference in the lives of those suffering from trauma - she's a true testament to the power of perseverance and compassion.

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What happens when a tumultuous family life leaves a lasting impact on your mental health? Join us as we sit down with Melika from Tehran, Iran, who bravely shares her personal experiences of growing up with constant fighting between her parents, leading to their eventual divorce, and the long-lasting effects on her mental well-being.

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What We Discuss:

• (0:00:00) - Childhood Trauma Affecting Marriage


• (0:05:58) - Mental Health and Coping Strategies


• (0:15:31) - Share Your Story

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