Welcome back one and all, to Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender, a podcast by Gender Wellness of Los Angeles!

At a time where trans & queer lives are under attack, we hope to provide not only Trans and Gender Diverse folks with an empowered digital space, but also their family members and allies. Today, both Casey and Grace join us for a summer recap of our best moments as a Gender-Affirming Therapy team in Los Angeles.

Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• 00:10 - Introductions & Catching Up
• 04:58 - Announcing our Newest Therapist!
• 05:50 - Audience Q&A
• 06:23 - Question #1: "How do I feel confident about myself when there is a fear of how others (especially non-trans people) will perceive me?"
• 11:09 - Question #2: "How can I support someone who is still figuring out their identity, and may not have decided on a name & pronouns yet?"
• 13:33 - Question #3: "How can we serve our trans-masc community better, and what resources can we improve upon for the men in the TGI/2S+ communities?"
• 17:50 - Learn About Our Therapy Groups

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Trans* Lounge: https://community.lalgbtcenter.org/trans-lounge/
• Trans Pride LA: https://www.instagram.com/transpride.la/?hl=en
• Support Groups for Trans Adults: https://genwell.org/therapy-support-groups/

Resources for Trans Masculine Folks:

• Trans Masc Support Groups by Schuyler Bailar: https://www.pinkmantaray.com/resources/supporttransmasc
• Trans Dudes of LA: https://transdudesofla.com/
• Trans Men in Media Over the Years: https://www.transmaleresources.com/
• FREE Gender-Affirming Gear: https://queertransproject.org/
• Trans Tape (as an alternative to binding): https://transtape.life/
• Styling for Trans Men & Non-Binary Folks: https://www.annaliesestyle.com/non-binary-styling
• More Resources for Trans Men via Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/resource_category/trans-masculine-men/

Connect With Us!

• Website: https://genwell.org/
• Instagram: @genderwellnessla
• Tiktok: @genderwellnessla
• Email at [email protected] or call us at (818) 855-1105

Over the Binary is a podcast dedicated to providing resources, testimonies, and answers related to gender for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. Our conversations aim to inform, support, and inspire as we work together toward a more inclusive world for people of all gender identities.

Our Hosts: Casey Weitzman, LMFT (she/her) and Grace O'Connor, LMFT (she/her), are licensed marriage and family therapists specializing in gender identity at Gender Wellness of Los Angeles.

Listen and Subscribe: Find "Over the Binary: Conversations About Gender" on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. You can view the video version of the podcast on our Youtube Channel.