Christina’s guest today is Courtney Danielle Gray.  Courtney shares her experience as a transgender woman in today’s world.   Courtney has many great accomplishments.  She's a Doctor of Physical Therapy, WBFF Diva Fitness Model, and in the Top Ten running for the cover model contest for Ms. Health and Fitness competition.  It has been a long journey figuring out her true self.  Courtney is very candid sharing her experience as a transgender female.  Nothing was off limits.  

In this episode, we talk about… 

Growing up in rural Arkansas

Her experience figuring out why she felt different

The modern trans community and how times have changed 

Living a double life while trying to be who others expected her to be 

Differentiating between gender identity and sexual orientation 

Navigating relationships when you can’t be open about who you are 

Breaking down the experience of the transition process 

Courtney’s experience coming out to her children 

How to deal with the people in your life when going through a gender transition 

The medical aspect of gender transition and hormone control 

Looking into the post-transition future after all medical procedures 

What it was like coming out to friends and family members 

The experience of gender dysphoria 

How estrogen medication affected Courtney’s pursuit of bodybuilding 

Bodybuilding with other women as a transgender female 

Dating after transitioning 

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