46 min
Body Image and Gender Identity: Bye Bye Binary The Conversationalist Podcast
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- Self-Improvement
How would you define your gender identity? Do you think a genderless future is possible? Gender identity refers to how we experience our own gender, whether shown through labels and pronouns, your appearance, or how you act and dress. Despite what we’ve previously been taught, the possibilities are wide when it comes to gender, and today, we’ll discuss some of the questions that may have come up when you first heard about gender identity or if you are still working to figure out your own. Join Sophie in her conversation with Aydian Dowling, Julian Van Horne, and Dara Hoffman-Fox.
Want to learn more about our guests and the amazing work they're doing? Read below!
Aydian Dowling (he/him) is a transgender rights activist and new father who is on a mission to redefine masculinity. He is the Co-Founder and President of Point of Pride, a non-profit organization that serves the transgender community worldwide. Aydian also founded his own clothing company, Point5cc, to bridge the gap between the trans community and cis allies to make people feel good about themselves. Aydian has documented his transition on social media and he received national attention when he was became first ever transgender man featured on the front page of a mainstream publication. Today, Aydian understands the struggles associated with body image and gender identity and is utilizing his platform to be a voice and advocate for the trans community in his ongoing journey. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with all of his latest projects.
Julian Van Horne (he/him) is a life coach, model, and entrepreneur who’s work centers around advocacy for the disabled, trans, and LGBTQ+ communities. He has spent a great deal of his life practicing listening and being in-tune with himself and his needs and Julian hopes he can inspire others to do the same. Julian believes that by fighting for what he is passionate about, it can encourage others to share their own stories so that, in turn, it allows for a bigger platform for the world to listen to, learn from, and understand. Be sure to follow his personal Instagram and if you’re interested in life coaching you can follow his business Instagram here. You may also support Julian by purchasing an item from his online store.
Dara Hoffman Fox (they/them) is a licensed professional counselor and gender therapist who specializes in working with gender-questioning, transgender, and nonbinary clients. They also provide training sessions for other mental health professionals to help equip them to work with similar clientele. Outside of their private practice, Dara is dedicated to providing as much education, resources, and support possible out to the trans and gender questioning communities. Be sure to pick up a copy of Dara’s book, You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery, which they wrote to help others navigate their gender identity. For more updates on Dara make sure to like their page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. You can also watch Dara’s informative videos on Youtube, like An Introduction to Non-binary Gender Identities or Ask a Gender Therapist: Confusion Around Gender & Sexuality.
Interested in joining Sophie on her mission to unify the world? Follow @theconversationalist on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on YouTube to give your perspectives on the topics we cover! If you want to get more involved with The Conversationalist, join our Online Community to connect with other passionate Conversationalists around the world. Thanks for joining the conversation with us and we’ll see you next week!
Episode Resources:
Click here to learn more about gender identity and the terms surrounding gender identity.
Click here to learn with the Genderbread Person.
Click here for an LGBTQ+ perspective on pronouns.
Click here to learn more about suicide prevention, resources, and suicide warning
How would you define your gender identity? Do you think a genderless future is possible? Gender identity refers to how we experience our own gender, whether shown through labels and pronouns, your appearance, or how you act and dress. Despite what we’ve previously been taught, the possibilities are wide when it comes to gender, and today, we’ll discuss some of the questions that may have come up when you first heard about gender identity or if you are still working to figure out your own. Join Sophie in her conversation with Aydian Dowling, Julian Van Horne, and Dara Hoffman-Fox.
Want to learn more about our guests and the amazing work they're doing? Read below!
Aydian Dowling (he/him) is a transgender rights activist and new father who is on a mission to redefine masculinity. He is the Co-Founder and President of Point of Pride, a non-profit organization that serves the transgender community worldwide. Aydian also founded his own clothing company, Point5cc, to bridge the gap between the trans community and cis allies to make people feel good about themselves. Aydian has documented his transition on social media and he received national attention when he was became first ever transgender man featured on the front page of a mainstream publication. Today, Aydian understands the struggles associated with body image and gender identity and is utilizing his platform to be a voice and advocate for the trans community in his ongoing journey. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with all of his latest projects.
Julian Van Horne (he/him) is a life coach, model, and entrepreneur who’s work centers around advocacy for the disabled, trans, and LGBTQ+ communities. He has spent a great deal of his life practicing listening and being in-tune with himself and his needs and Julian hopes he can inspire others to do the same. Julian believes that by fighting for what he is passionate about, it can encourage others to share their own stories so that, in turn, it allows for a bigger platform for the world to listen to, learn from, and understand. Be sure to follow his personal Instagram and if you’re interested in life coaching you can follow his business Instagram here. You may also support Julian by purchasing an item from his online store.
Dara Hoffman Fox (they/them) is a licensed professional counselor and gender therapist who specializes in working with gender-questioning, transgender, and nonbinary clients. They also provide training sessions for other mental health professionals to help equip them to work with similar clientele. Outside of their private practice, Dara is dedicated to providing as much education, resources, and support possible out to the trans and gender questioning communities. Be sure to pick up a copy of Dara’s book, You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery, which they wrote to help others navigate their gender identity. For more updates on Dara make sure to like their page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. You can also watch Dara’s informative videos on Youtube, like An Introduction to Non-binary Gender Identities or Ask a Gender Therapist: Confusion Around Gender & Sexuality.
Interested in joining Sophie on her mission to unify the world? Follow @theconversationalist on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on YouTube to give your perspectives on the topics we cover! If you want to get more involved with The Conversationalist, join our Online Community to connect with other passionate Conversationalists around the world. Thanks for joining the conversation with us and we’ll see you next week!
Episode Resources:
Click here to learn more about gender identity and the terms surrounding gender identity.
Click here to learn with the Genderbread Person.
Click here for an LGBTQ+ perspective on pronouns.
Click here to learn more about suicide prevention, resources, and suicide warning
46 min