Danielle May Laidley was known by a different name for the first 53 years of her life. We are so proud that this episode is a contributing factor to her reclaiming her narrative as a transgender woman.

An extremely talented AFL footballer, Danielle would go on to become a highly respected coach, always keeping within arm’s reach the version of herself which felt most authentic.

Danielle’s story, in its entirety, is so incredibly important that we had to split it over two big and special episodes.

In this first part, we are introduced to phase 1 of her life: the footballer, the husband and the coach and with an addictive personality that caused her to become tough, fierce and obsessed with footy.

Danielle discusses with Hugh, Ryan, and Josh the strict compartmentalisation of the different parts of her life during her AFL career, and the terrifying risks she took to satisfy the cravings to be her authentic self.

You can watch the entire interview (Part One and Part Two) on YouTube, here – https://bit.ly/3FJ8Lw2 

🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode

• Mick Fanning - Riding The Waves of Loss - https://apple.co/4hNT0RN

📖 Things to read

• Don’t Look Away - Danielle Laidley - https://bit.ly/3XrTkyo

📺 Things to watch

• Revealed - Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes - https://bit.ly/3R8X6ct

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