The Normalizers

Ash and Monica give some tips for dealing with homophobia, transphobia, pressure, anxiety, and stress from school.

Ash and Monica explain the basics of LGBTQ+ gender identities, the difference between biological sex, gender, and gender expression, pronouns, transgender, and nonbinary. A great starting point if you're just beginning to learn about transgender identities.

Ash and Monica explain a bunch of different microlabels and lesser-known LGBTQ+ sexuality and gender identities!

Ash and Monica explain the definition of a nonbinary lesbian, how this is not a new concept, and why nonbinary lesbians are valid.

Ash and Monica discuss LGBTQ+ representation, progress, equality, and the necessity of pride month. Check out the Normalizers at @monicatheteacher on Tik Tok and normalizers.org!

Join Ash and I as we explore the pressure to succeed. In this episode we discuss Ash's personal pursuit of admission to a top tier college, reasons behind their intense academic pressure, common cognitive distortions, and the necessity of untying one's self worth from outside "success" factors.

Join Ash and I as we explore Ash's identity as a nonbinary lesbian. In this episode we discuss Ash's personal exploration of gender identity, what it means to be nonbinary, and the controversy over who may or may not be included in the lesbian sexuality label.

Join Ash and I as we discuss Black History Month, from the perspective of an ally who would like to raise awareness. In this episode we discuss how important it is to seek out Black voices and learn Black history all year long, as well as a discussion of the intersectional needs of Black queer women. We hope to amplify the conversation being led by Black creators on Tik Tok and other social media platforms.

Join Ash and I as we discuss two topics related to "body" - body image and dysphoria. In this episode we discuss both of our experiences with eating disorders, Ash's personal exploration of gender expression and identity, advice from a gender clinic, and diet culture.

Join special guest Desmond Fambrini and I as we answer our Normalizer's questions from the Discord server!! In this episode we discuss education, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, neurodivergence, and more.