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Am I Trans Enough? How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self | With Alo Johnston, Therapist and Author
Summary
Alo Johnston discusses his journey to becoming a therapist and author of the book, Am I Trans Enough? The book was born out of thousands of hours of research and conversations with hundreds of trans people.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How you can ease into a transitioning to decide if that’s the path for you
The advice Alo wished he had going through his own transition
What questions to ask when questioning your gender
Am I Trans Enough? digs deep into internalized transphobia and the historical narratives that fuel it
Alo Johnston (he/him) is a marriage and family therapist and author of Am I Trans Enough?: How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self. He particularly loves working with trans, queer, and non-monogamous clients. He is based in Los Angeles and when he’s not working he’s often busy exploring the restorative power of naps.
Resources from this episode
Am I Trans Enough - by Alo Johnston
Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“You reach the end of where your imagination can take you and you're just like, I don't know what's after that. That may be a sign that you're not going to like bore through this wall through the power of your thoughts and logic. You have to have start having experiences that are going to give you data.”
“Certainty is not the standard that we should be shooting for in terms of mental certainty and then you take action. I think you get certainty through action.”
Connect with Alo
Website: https://alojohnston.com
Instagram: @thetranstherapist
Tiktok: @thetranstherapist
Connect with Paige Bond
Instagram: @paigebondcoaching
Facebook: @paigebondcoaching
Website: www.paigebond.com
Paige Bond hosts the Stubborn Love podcast, is a Licensed Marriage Therapist, and is a Polyamory Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy and embrace love.
Free Jealousy Workbook:
http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download
Free People Pleasing Workbook:
https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook
Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.
Mental Health Resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
Intro music by Coma-Media on pixabay.com
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Summary
Alo Johnston discusses his journey to becoming a therapist and author of the book, Am I Trans Enough? The book was born out of thousands of hours of research and conversations with hundreds of trans people.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How you can ease into a transitioning to decide if that’s the path for you
The advice Alo wished he had going through his own transition
What questions to ask when questioning your gender
Am I Trans Enough? digs deep into internalized transphobia and the historical narratives that fuel it
Alo Johnston (he/him) is a marriage and family therapist and author of Am I Trans Enough?: How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self. He particularly loves working with trans, queer, and non-monogamous clients. He is based in Los Angeles and when he’s not working he’s often busy exploring the restorative power of naps.
Resources from this episode
Am I Trans Enough - by Alo Johnston
Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“You reach the end of where your imagination can take you and you're just like, I don't know what's after that. That may be a sign that you're not going to like bore through this wall through the power of your thoughts and logic. You have to have start having experiences that are going to give you data.”
“Certainty is not the standard that we should be shooting for in terms of mental certainty and then you take action. I think you get certainty through action.”
Connect with Alo
Website: https://alojohnston.com
Instagram: @thetranstherapist
Tiktok: @thetranstherapist
Connect with Paige Bond
Instagram: @paigebondcoaching
Facebook: @paigebondcoaching
Website: www.paigebond.com
Paige Bond hosts the Stubborn Love podcast, is a Licensed Marriage Therapist, and is a Polyamory Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy and embrace love.
Free Jealousy Workbook:
http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download
Free People Pleasing Workbook:
https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook
Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.
Mental Health Resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
Intro music by Coma-Media on pixabay.com
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