BEST OF | 029 | Colt Keo-Meier | Clinical Psychologist & Transgender Advocate

Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the rest of 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan-favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   On today's show, I have Colt Keo-Meier who is a Clinical Psychologist and Transgender Activist located in Galveston, Texas.   I asked Colt to come on to not only discuss what it's like to be a Clinical Psychologist but also as someone who is transgender and an activist.   My whole purpose behind starting this podcast is to show that even though our day-to-day tasks may all look vastly different, there are similarities we all have. We all have struggles. We all have fears. We all have insecurities. We all just want to be accepted in the world and be who we truly are.   Colt is very open and honest about his experience coming out to his family and the challenges he faced growing up in a small, south Texas town. He also shares misconceptions people have about transgender men and women as well as advice for people who want to talk more openly with their transgender friends and family members but aren't sure how to start.   This episode came out in April 2018 and my hope is that it is a resource for those wanting to learn more about what life is like for someone who is transgender. If this topic is new and/or uncomfortable to you, my hope is that you will listen with an open mind.   If you want to discuss this further, please join the Day in the Life Facebook group.   I also want to link to a suicide crisis hotline that is specific for transgender people. Please contact them if you are considering suicide. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have: https://www.translifeline.org/ Phone Number: US: (877) 565-8860 CANADA: (877) 330-6366   Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/029 In today's episode, you'll find out:   The differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. How Colt's mental health has changed since transitioning. What he wants people to understand about transgender men and women. His biggest struggles being a clinical psychologist and transman. Misconceptions he thinks people have about transgender men and women. Advice he'd give to people who want to talk more openly with their friends and family about gender identity, but aren't sure how to start.   Links mentioned:   Transgender Alliance Facebook group PFLAG Gender Infinity Conference Family Acceptance Project   Follow Colt:   Website Colt's children's book, Stacey's Not A Girl   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter