For years I covered stories about the LGBTQIA+ community with a focus on the transgender medicine, the community and their stories. With over 1.4 million Americans identifying as transgender or non-binary, there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to showing up for others and ourselves. With anti-trans rhetoric and legislation at all-time highs, now more than ever, listening to the experience of the trans community is vital. As an ally and in honor of transgender awareness week, I reconnected with my friend, Katy Tierney. Katy is an endocrinologist and also the medical director of Center for Gender Medicine and Wellness at Middlesex Health in Connecticut. During our conversation we talk everything from pronouns and not putting oneself in a box to the brain/body connection and how the decisions we make and those made by our lawmakers can have a powerful impact on the wellbeing of our trans community. Plus we break down the resources that are available. From hormone therapy and counseling to primary care, healing and learning how to be comfortable and love the body you're in. To learn more about Katy Tierney and the Middlesex Health Center for Gender Medicine and Wellness, you can connect via their website: https://middlesexhealth.org/center-for-gender-medicine-and-wellness The Human Rights Campaign provides a number of additional resources. https://www.hrc.org/resources As a trauma informed coach, mental health practitioner and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I serve to provide a safe place and support trans community and their families. If you would like to learn more about how we can work together to HUG it Out and heal, you can set up a complimentary session with me here: https://hilaryrusso.as.me/hugitout If this conversation touched, moved or inspired you in any way or can provide support to another, please it along and subscribe so you never miss an episode. http://hilisticallyspeaking.com/ Connect with Hilary on Social Media @hilaryrusso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilaryrusso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking Website: http://www.hilaryrusso.com/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMQlLeqRZ4U&list=PLD9Zog7G0YoglxYEiftvGqtJbirq474J3 HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo Music by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/ Edited by 2Market Media