Introduction Gender Magic by Rae McDaniel (2023) offers an innovative, strengths-based approach to gender exploration and transition, centred around the themes of play, pleasure, and possibility. McDaniel, a non-binary therapist, certified sex therapist, and gender diversity educator, integrates their extensive experience in gender-affirming care to challenge the traditional, deficit-based models...Read More

Introduction Embarking on a gender transition is a profound and deeply personal experience, filled with both hope and uncertainty. Balancing mental health alongside professional responsibilities during this process can feel overwhelming. While trans* individuals are becoming more visible in the workplace and some employers are increasingly supportive, many challenges persist....Read More

If you’re new to my website after googling gender-affirming care, you might be considering or actively planning to update your legal name and gender marker. Often seen as a practical step in affirming your identity, this process can sometimes be overshadowed by its bureaucratic and legal intricacies. I want you...Read More

Unveiling the Emotional Tapestry of Gender Transition Embarking on a journey of gender transition is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Each individual’s path is unique, interwoven with their emotions, discoveries, and life experiences. As a gender transition coach, I have been granted a unique window into these incredible journeys....Read More

Embarking on your gender transition journey can be a daunting experience. I remember when I began my own transition back in 2013; there were only a handful of wonderful trans* and queer people sharing their lived experiences on YouTube, Reddit, and Tumblr. Although these stories provided some guidance, there was...Read More

Phalloplasty surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the construction or reconstruction of a penis for transgender individuals. This surgery is a significant step for many trans people seeking to align their body with their gender identity. Phalloplasty can also be a complex and invasive procedure that requires careful consideration...Read More

As a passionate advocate for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, I felt compelled to write this blog post to help everyone become more informed about healthcare during gender transition. By shedding light on the evidence-based guidelines provided by WPATH Standards of Care 8 (SOC8), I hope to counter the assumptions and...Read More

Over the past four weeks, I’ve been blogging about a type of burnout that ventures away from the usual work-related discourse and identifies that stuck feeling that may afflict us right smack dab in the middle of gender questioning or social transition. As trans* and nonbinary folx, we’re not just...Read More

Gender transition is an empowering journey that can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Many individuals experience burnout during this process, which can be attributed in part to the effects of chronic stress on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Burnout is not just a mental state or temporary fatigue. It...Read More

Last week, I connected the familiar concept of burnout to gender transition. Burnout during transition is a common occurrence. Due to compounding factors of hyperarousal (anxiety, fight and flight responses, and agitation) with intersecting oppression, gender transition burnout is a defense mechanism against chronic sympathetic nervous system activation that has...Read More