Okay, we confess, we didn't create this ultimate guide. The five points of well-being come from Martin Seligman, the famous researcher on the science of happiness. But we live it. And so can you. LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges and complexities in our lives, so having these five points of focus can help us find a deeper sense of peace and positive attitude.

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Being a good ally is about the journey to understanding. This episode looks at what YOU can do to take the initiative. Love leads to listening, listening leads to understanding, and understanding leads to acceptance. Just start with the first step.

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If you've met one trans person, you've met one trans person. Each of us has a different story. In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between two trans-feminine people, Rya Jones and Maggie Williams.

This podcast was recorded before a live audience at the PRIDEducation event, sponsored by Rainbow Alliance Advocacy in Appleton, WI on May 21, 2023.

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May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. In honor of IDAHOBIT, we discuss ways to support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Together, we can break down the stigma and create a safe and respectful community for everyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Go to may17.org to find the illustration we used for this episode's podcast. The illustration is available in many languages. We are grateful to Chilean artist Sofía Miranda Van den Bosch, who created all six illustrations, incorporating feedback from LGBTQIA+ organizations and activists across the world. We thank them for the permission to use these illustrations for social media posts like this podcast.

[image description: Red sky with plants and stars in the background. On the foreground, there are five people with diverse expressions on a globe. The text reads, "Together always: united in diversity." The IDAHOBIT campaign logo is on the bottom right and we added the TranDescendant logo to the upper left.]

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What kinds of issues are important in healthcare for transgender patients? While transgender people may still experience some pushback from doctors and other providers, things are much better than they once were. In this episode, Rya discusses her own experience with healthcare, which has been generally positive.

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People are notoriously bad at knowing how things will make us feel. Things that happen to us are rarely as mild or as intense as we predict they will be. A common pit trap in relationships is that we overlook what our loved ones are going through because we imagine incorrectly what we would feel in their shoes. In this episode, we discuss how we can all be open to listen to our loved ones when they tell us things are affecting them differently than we would anticipate.

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We received an interesting e-mail from a subscriber who expresses gratitude for the podcast, but concerns about some of the issues in the LGBTQ+ community. We discuss those concerns and how it affects our capacity to build healthy relationships with one another.

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Rya's daughter joins us to discuss her journey to accepting Rya's transition. It was not easy for her, especially at first. What is it like to have a parent transition? What emotions did she go through? How does she feel about Rya now?

Questions for Megan? E-mail [email protected].

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Many adults assume that LGBTQ+ youth may just be going through a phase. But the most critical thing we can do as allies and guardians of youth is to find ways to unabashedly affirm and support them. When a parent is surprised that a child is coming out, it demonstrates that there has already been a breakdown in communication. Mel Davis offers guidance on how we can support our LGBTQ+ youth during this crucial window of time.

For more info, go to RainbowAllianceAdvocacy.org.

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We learned a new word and we wanted to share it with you. What is transmisia? And what does it mean for promoting healthier relationships?

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