Episode 93
Gender Magic: Achieving your Own Gender Freedom with Rae McDaniel
What if you could break free from the tiny box of gender expectations that society places on us from birth? Join our enlightening conversation with Rae McDaniel as we dive into the fascinating world of gender freedom. Rae shares the Gender Freedom Model, which guides individuals in exploring and transitioning their gender with more play, pleasure, and possibility. We discuss how identity exploration, including gender exploration, is not only a normal part of adolescence but can shift and change throughout our lifetime.
In this rapidly changing world, navigating the complexities of gender and anti-trans hate is more important than ever. Rae and Heather challenge traditional perspectives on gender, emphasizing the power of giving ourselves permission to explore and express it. They also touch on the importance of understanding gender with intention and ownership, and how it can impact our lives beyond the binary.
As they discuss the challenges of navigating gender transition and advocacy in the midst of a difficult political atmosphere, Rae shares invaluable wisdom for parents and allies alike. Learn how to approach gender conversations with curiosity, understanding, and forgiveness for those inevitable slip-ups. This eye-opening episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to embrace the vast possibilities of gender exploration and identity development and support others on their journey to authenticity.
Get Rae's book “Gender Magic”, on sale now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indie Bound and Bookshop.
About our Guest:
Rae McDaniel (they/them) is a non-binary Speaker, Author, Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Transgender Diversity and Inclusion Educator.
Rae helps audiences gain the sheer audacity to be themselves in the world through play, pleasure, and possibility.
Their book Gender Magic is a first-of-its-kind practical guide to achieving gender freedom with joy, curiosity, and pleasure for transgender and non-binary individuals, gender explorers, and those who love them (May 2023.) They have been featured in high-profile media such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time, and Women’s Health. As a sought-after professional speaker, Rae has spoken at Rutgers University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, Soho House, The Wing, and Rachel’s Rodgers’ ROI: The Millionaires Summit.
Rae is also the founder and CEO of Practical Audacity, a Gender & Sex Therapy practice in Chicago, serving over 300 clients yearly.
When Rae isn’t educating audiences and bettering the world, they can be found drinking too much coffee, snuggling with their dog Gizmo (who might actually be a gremlin), or sipping whiskey with a good book.
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