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Eps 276: Understanding Gender Expression with Rae McDaniels

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Episode • May 31, 2021 • 53m

My guest today is Rae McDaniel.

Rae is a non-binary gender and sex therapist-turned-coach who works with transgender/non-binary/questioning folks feeling lost while transitioning their gender identity. 

They are the creator of GenderFck: The Club, a one-of-a-kind, research-based online group coaching community of transgender/non-binary/questioning folks who are on a mission to transition with less suffering and more ease. 

Rae is the founder of Practical Audacity, a gender and sex therapy practice in Chicago. 

They also provide training for medical and mental health professionals wishing to uplevel their knowledge in trans-affirming care. Rae holds a Master's of Education in community counseling.

Takeaways from the show:

  • Ray’s story
  • Gender spectrum
  • Expanding and exploring gender
  • Deep dive into pronouns
  • Gender shakes people’s fundamental ideas of the world
  • How parents can support their kids coming out
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Tips for parents to support and accept their child in a scary world
  • Safety within the trans/non binary world
  • Celebrating gender expression
  • The world needs people who are their most authentic selves


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