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Of all people, I was attacked by a Christian telling me to "live and let live." Worse, he did it as he attacked me with

Can transgender Christians still follow their faith? Or does the Christian god demand full fealty to the commandments of his followers?

A viewer's question about

What do religious conservatives fear when they suppress Queer history? If they can predict a person's identity at conception, shouldn't Queer history only be a

A False Growth Mindset prizes effort, not learning, and conversion therapy leans into the fallacy. But knowledge is the basis of action, and changing knowledge

Your Mindset determines whether gender transition is possible...or permanently out of reach. Carol Dweck's research on Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset reveals exactly why

It felt like SCOTUS handed us a defeat in Chiles vs Salazar. But the decision, built upon a First Amendment challenge to conversion therapy bans,

Sex is NOT a spectrum, and claiming it is gives conservatives a secret weapon to limit gender-diverse identity.

Despite its popularity and well-meaning inclusivity, the

Today we hear about Lilliana Kendra Young's pursuit of justice for all in Indiana State government. Lilliana is a candidate for District 61 of the

In this episode, Terraine LeBeau breaks down how trauma begins, how it manifests, and how it can end.  Terraine is a Certified Relationship Mentor,

Afraid to transition because you don't know where to start? You don't need to have it all figured out right now. You just need a

The gender-critical crowd claims Hormone Replacement Therapy can't make a woman the way natural cycles do. But what if HRT could simulate that process?

Are

Why does leaving male privilege make society so angry? Ancient Rome holds the answer.

In this live stream, we explore a fascinating historical parallel: the

Today's episode features Serena Saint Sinclair's story of deconstructing religion to build a new magical practice. Serena is a Chaos witch, Persephone devotee, and hostess

Navigating gender-affirming surgery can feel overwhelming, and I'm here to break down the choices!

I discuss how to match breast implants to your specific body

"Can you define the word 'gender'?"

It sounds like a simple question, but when I received it as a comment on the podcast with DR

Struggling with identity and burnout in a hostile world? Being human today means feeling lost much of the time, but these four grounding tools help

Gender-affirming care consistently shows lower rates of regret than almost every other medical procedure. Yet, the conservative narrative is often that even one "detransitioner" means

Hypnosis is a natural human state, but most people only see a stage with people bawking like a chicken. Hypnotism can and does work, and

This week, we hear Gloria Battini's story of overcoming real life to reclaim her spiritual gifts. Gloria is a transformational guide, spiritual teacher, and empathic

This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a