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#S2 E2 Happy Sunday, my Friendlings! 

Sundays....one of my favorite days to relax, drink Puka Love tea, and contemplate all the wonderings of this life. My main topic today, how to bring more peace, ease, and joy into life by understanding a concept I'm totally digging on right now....The Window of Tolerance, a term coined by Daniel J. Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine. Listen in to learn more or skip to minute 4:15ish where I offer about 60 seconds of pure white noise and relaxation to help you in your busy life and day! 

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Show links below!

Psychology Today article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-the-whole-beautiful/202205/what-is-the-window-of-tolerance-and-why-is-it-so-important 

Before Operational Stress: https://www.beforeoperationalstress.com/ 

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#S2, 1 Does popcorn ever really go bad? Are Honey Nut Cheerios truly made with real honey? And why do people keep calling me ma'am?? My first attempt at "Micro Podcasting"! I think that is what it's called.... Darcy queer style, other ramblings, and more! 

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#8 This one is for you if you have been struggling with your own Trans identity and the desire to claim your name on your social security card, driver's license, and the important documents that support claiming your true and authentic identity.

Today I share my lived experience going to the Social Security Administration with a legal court order to change my name and a request to update my gender marker with the U.S. Government. Join me as I share my own painful experience with a SSA government official, how it impacts me as a Transmasculine person, and my thoughts and contemplations as an American and Transgender person. I also comment on where I have been as a host and the future direction of the Queer Carter Podcast! 

Episode notes available here!

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Queer Carter 

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#7 Join Queer Carter as he continues the conversation with Colette about everyday Transgender courage, gender expression, and the power of showing yourself love in the face of loss and grief. Join two friends as they explore all of this and more on the Queer Carter Podcast! 

Show notes available at www.queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode7 

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#6: Join Queer Carter with his good friend, Colette Gaffney, as he turns the mic on himself for a personal reflection on his own gender transition. Rhys explores all his physical changes, emotions, and the courage it takes to challenge gender norms and face his new reality as a transmasculine man! 

Show notes available at: https://queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode6

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#5 Join Queer Carter as he sits down with Mandy Giles, Founder of Parents of Trans Youth and the Everyday Trans Activism podcast, for this wonderful discussion about activism, courage, and the “stick-with-it-ness” it takes to fight with heart for our Trans Youth in America today.

Parents and Trans friends, this one is for you if you have been struggling with how to best support your trans kids, where to start, and how to be an everyday Trans advocate!

Show notes available at: www.queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode5

Check out Parents of Trans Youth and The Everyday Trans Activism Podcast for key support and resources! 

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#4 Join Queer Carter in his first episode back as he vulnerably shares his own feelings about November 5th's significant U.S. election. Receive words of comfort and encouragement no matter where you are as we acknowledge the sadness and fear but also the hope and strength that can come from being Transgender in America. 

Show notes are available at: https://queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode4

Stay Informed. Stay Inspired. Stay You!
With Warmth, Queer Carter  

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#3: Are you Transgender or LGBTQIA+? Do you live in a small rural town? Or maybe you are an artist, activist, or simply someone who wants to know what it is like to run a small business while living openly as Transgender or gender non-conforming. Sam Wróbel specializes in the Polish paper-cutting folk art of Wycinanki and is a gay, trans, man, and queer artist living in the American South and has experienced transition in the rural U.S. Tune in to listen to the inspiring story of Sam, how he learned to make Wycinanki as a child from his dear friend & folk artist, Doris Sikorsky, and how he started Sparrow Papercraft in 2018 to share his Wycinanki folk art with the world. His work is influenced by traditional Polish motifs, social movements, his travels, and the colorful culture of south Louisiana. Join us on The Queer Carter Podcast!

Check out Sam's art & apparel at www.sparrowpapercraft.com! 

Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. 

(00:00) - Introduction 
(4:07) - What is the Art of Wycinanki?
(7:08) - Struggle and Art as an Outlet for Expression
(15:02) - Sam's Journey Toward Self-Love and Living in Rural America During Transition 
(27:33) - Doris Sikorsky 
(35:48) - Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Poland
(43:02)- Top-Surgery
(48:48) - Sam's Reflection on the Importance of Self-Love
(57:13) - Where to Buy Sam's Art and Sparrow Papercraft 
(59:10) - Gender Affirming Care by Dr. Trey Sands 

Lastly, check out resources to self-express and feel supported at www.queercarterpodcast.com/resources 

Stay Informed. Stay Inspired. Stay You!
With Warmth, Queer Carter  

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#2: Join us for the first-ever interview of The Queer Carter Podcast! We sit down with honorary guest, Reverend Dr. M. Colette Gaffney, experienced chaplain, pastor, U.S. Army Veteran, and ACPE Certified Educator! Together we explore their fascinating thirteen years working in healthcare, mental health, and palliative care and discuss the courage and vulnerability it takes to change their name and pronouns in key areas of their life, from their church to their workplace. The Queer Carter Podcast Informs and Inspires! Podcast show notes are available here:  https://queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode2

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#1: Since 2014, Rhys Carter, "Queer Carter" has lived openly as an LGBTQIA+ gay person and since 2021 as a Transmasculine Transgender person, recently deciding enough was enough and they were ready to live a life of joy, inspiration, fulfillment, and fun. A relatable, well-traveled, humble, yet energized voice from the Deep South, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Queer Carter is on the pursuit to build far-reaching, active, and vibrant communities nationally and abroad. They share how they plan to provide you with fascinating stories, fresh perspectives, and most importantly, resources, support, and role models, so you can feel supported as you courageously explore your own journey of gender transition, no matter who you are. Join Queer Carter for this premier episode of The Queer Carter Podcast! Podcast show notes are available here:  https://queercarterpodcast.com/episodes/season1episode1