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Finding Community Support and Recognizing your Power with Andy Corali Gonzalez
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2022
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I truly believe that it is our obligation to support transmasculine folks, especially those of us who have gone through the experiences they are facing. As a community, it is our responsibility to … In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I get to chat with artist, advocate, community healer, Andy Corali Gonzalez, they/them. We talk about mental health, post-op depression, false narratives around transitioning, and much more.We talk:How the name Andy chose them - 3:07The struggle to put what you’re feeling into words - 6:55The importance of connecting with other trans and gender non-conforming folks - 10:12Lack of opportunity, support, resources, housing, jobs, etc. for trans folks - 25:53Andy experiencing post-op depression and how they are getting through it - 32:56Recognizing your magic, strength, and power - 43:22Click here for the transcript!Read more about Andy in his bio below:Andy is an artist, advocate, community healer hailing from South Central, LA and Mexico. They are passionate about advocating for the mental health and well being of trans people of color, GNC & NB queer folks. They are rooted in their trans community and center joy and radical system of care. You can catch them at the beach sunbathing with their fur baby. You can follow Andy’s healing journey on Instagram. IG: @Marica_Del_OceanoEpisode References:Andy’s GoFundMeBMOC (Boys and Men of Color) Youth CampAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here!Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!
Released:
Sep 14, 2022
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