Eps 395: Gender magic with Rae McDaniel - a podcast by Casey ORoarty

My guest today is Rae McDaniel.  

Rae is back to share about their new book, Gender Magic. They share what hurdles they see in advocacy for trans&non-binary people like vocal habits and making assumptions. We talk about how transitioning isn’t the point, but living authentically, shamelessly, and joyfully is. I ask Rae to share more about their personal experience as a nonbinary person, and they tell me about dismantling the idea that being transgender is a burden to others. We get into gender norms, exploring gender in a lighter way, intimacy, and freedom for trans folks. I ask Rae what parents should know and for best practices in supporting their teens while they define their gender and discover their sexuality. We wrap up our chat talking on advocacy and supporting the trans community.

Key TakeawaysRae’s new book: Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy,&Step into Your Most Authentic Self

Hurdles for advocacy like vocal habits¬ making assumptions 

Transitioningisn’t the point: living authentically, shamelessly,&joyfully is 

Mental health and messaging for transgender teens and the importance of supportive family environment The barrier of gender looking one particular way 

Dismantling the idea that being transgender is a burden to others Everybody has some fluidity and feminine&masculine energy 

Gender norms don’t always fit cis people eitherPlay, pleasure, and possibilities for trans folks 

Best practices and tips for parents of teens discovering more about their gender and sexualityFinding your people and community  

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