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In this week's episode, Josée Sovinsky (she/they) updates us on what's changed since we spoke early last season, including pronouns and identities. If you've ever wondered why some people use two or more sets of pronouns, Josée explains what it means for her and how she tested they/them out before sharing that additional set with more people. They talk about the cisgender/transgender binary and how people can exist somewhere in between or outside of that, though we may not yet have the language for the experience. We also get into what it means to expand on definitions, create new terminology, adopt generic labels, or reject labels entirely (and how it's a personal process for everyone to decide what works for them). Learn why she thinks there is overlap between the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergence communities (including the parallels she has found in her journey with both). Josée reflects on bi panic, safety, unmasking, Heartstopper, affirming reactions and support, and why coming out this time looked and felt different.

🎙️ Connect with Josée Sovinsky and learn more about + support their work:

• Instagram
• Blossom Counselling Centre
• 2021 coming out post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQxERNOHMMa/
• The follow-up: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1SDvQrnHU/
• 2022 coming out post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf9q17ZtJQ_/
• Follow-up meme post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cgzu_i3jiMI/
• Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: Considerations for Affirming Care | Presented by: Sophie Raniere (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) & Josée Sovinsky (she/they), Registered Dietitian, Registered Psychotherapist 

💻 Sources and resources from this episode:

• Not sure what to do if you make a mistake? Read Charlie's blog post, which features the pronoun and name mistake flowchart.