Transitioning made me feel more aligned with who I really am

menopausewhilstblack.com Menopause Whilst Black Season 7 Episode FIVE!

Our guest for Episode 5 of S7 is Cairo Nevitt. Cairo is a Caribbean and English trans man from London and currently a second year Sport Psychology student. Cairo was Britain's first Openly Transgender man to be featured in a mainstream Fitness Magazine in 2018. In 2022 Cairo made history again as a Trans athlete, by competing as a bodybuilder and winning 3 titles; Mr. Model, Mr Model Pro & Men's Athletic Physique Champion at two of Europe's largest fitness federations. Cairo does so much - he is an actor has made several tv appearances, a model guest speaker, persona; trainer and former head coach to name but a few. As a trans advocate, he predominantly works as a guest speaker & facilitator on the topics of diversity & inclusion, gender identity, intersectionality, mental health, as well as motivation.

I first saw Cairo in a the brilliant documentary Queer and Menopausal.  This is an eyeopening film that everyone, particularly those working in or raising awareness around menopause should see as it truly highlights the breadth of experience around this transition. 

In this clip Cairo talks about going through puberty for the second time and the menopausal symptom that gave him the most grief. 

During this episode we discuss: 

> Cairo's first memories of gender difference.

> Teenage years in his assigned at birth body.

> The immense importance of close family support.

> Burn out that led to a breakthrough

 ...and MUCH more.

This episode is available to watch on YouTube and listen to on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond.

Cairo is happy for listeners to reach out to him if his story resonates. 

Black Trans Hub UK for further resources and info. If this episode raises more questions than answers, use this to do your own research. Remember that each guest is one human having their own unique experience and that no two journeys will be exactly the same. 

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SHOW NOTES

 The Making Of Me film

Let's Talk About LBGTQ+ health 

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Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist.  She is host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'.

Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause, 28th April - 5th May 2025. 

Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders open.

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*we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term women is used whilst mindful of this.