COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus, is a new virus, and there is still much to learn about the severity of this outbreak. However, we know as transgender people and our families we have a lot of questions about how we can properly face this public health threat.

We as Trans people need to stay stay safe—both from the virus and from any unique problems we may face in hospitals with this new virus.

We need to be prepared for obstacles now that this outbreak has  happened. We urge everyone to put together a plan of action that not only takes into account basic health needs, but also your specific needs as a trans person.

Are you feeling panicked about Covid 19, Suffering isolation, depressed or have anxiety about all the things that are going on? Its ok as this is a normally reaction when a crisis occurs. Reach out, I am here to help you look at things objectively and I will help you come up with a plan to get through.

Sign up here for a FREE 30 min session. Let's talk and get you through. Transitional Counselling and Coaching 

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach

In Episode 21 we discuss what it is like for us as trans individuals to go into our retirement years. We talk about having a will, living will and how important it is to consider who will have financial and medical power of attorney. We look at the reality of being trans in care homes and expectations of what type of care we may get. Community living with other trans people and a whole lot more. 

We don't believe you need a therapist because you are transgender but sometimes it is nice to have someone to talk to that can help you through the difficult times. Like a big sister we are her for you.

Contact us HERE. Transgender Counselling and Coaching or Trans Talk Raw

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach

This episode covers a variety of our personal experiences transitioning in the work place and we talk about issues that all Transgender people face. The discussion goes into how we changed our industries in two different countries and similarities of non acceptance, government policy, generic corporate policy people can take into HR when the are coming out along with many other issues we as a community face.

Thanks for listening to Trans Talk Raw. This episode has been brought to you by Transgenderlifecoaching.com

Looking for counselling or coaching to help you through the tough times or to help you in better your personal or business life. Niki at Transgender Life Coaching helps people work through Trauma, addiction, relationship issues, health and wellness and gender transition

Contact Niki at Transgenderlifecoaching.com for more info. Mention podcast179 for a 10% discount on 1.5 hr sessions.

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This is episode 19.  We talk about what we did to change our voices, discuss time frames, apps you can use and the best ones. Surgical procedures, pros and cons. Best practices and much more. We even have a visit from Rest the Cat.

Thanks for listening to Trans Talk Raw. This episode has been brought to you by Transgenderlifecoaching.com

Looking for counselling or coaching to help you through the tough times or to help you in better your personal or business life. Niki at Transgender Life Coaching helps people work through Trauma, addiction, relationship issues, health and wellness and gender transition

Contact Niki at Transgenderlifecoaching.com for more info. Mention podcast179 for a 10% discount on 1.5 hr sessions.

Plz Head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It’s very much appreciated.

Many people are eager for hormonal changes to take place rapidly. But it's very important to remember that the extent of, and rate at which your changes take place, depend on many factors. These factors include your genetics, the age at which you start taking hormones, and your overall state of health.

Consider the effects of hormone therapy as a second puberty, and puberty normally takes years for the full effects to be seen. Taking higher doses of hormones will not necessarily bring about faster changes, but it could endanger your health. And because everyone is different, your medicines or dosages may vary widely from those of your friends, or what you may have read in books or online.

Many changes aren't expected or talked about and we go through things that have changed in our bodies that have been discussed by very few others. In this episode we will go through them one at a time.

I will show you how to take control of your life and face fear head on.

Whenever you try to do something worthwhile or meaningful, fear perks up.

Your mind starts asking questions like:

“What if transition or something else doesn’t turn out how I’d hoped?”

“What if I’m let down?”

“What if I let others down?”

“What if I fail in other aspects like work?”

“What if I’m not good enough?”

Whether you realize it or not, these questions are being asked beneath the surface, which is why far too often, fear like this goes unnoticed or not faced.

Join me and let's eat fear for breakfast

How to Deal with Negative Comments People Make about Your Body and who you are starts off by

Learning to not care about what someone says about your body. Practice frequently.

Not the answer you wanted? If so, what the heck did you expect?

Preventing people from making negative comments about your body and who you are (or your eating habits, or your career choice, or your hairstyle and clothing, or your disdain at the attempt to “healthify” a food by using cauliflower) is not an option. The only thing you can do is change how you respond to the comments. In this episode I will show you the best practices to help you deflect the bullshit

We don't believe you need a therapist because you are transgender but sometimes it is nice to have someone to talk to that can help you through the difficult times. Like a big sister we are her for you.

Contact us HERE. Transgender Counselling and Coaching or Trans Talk Raw

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach

Terri and Niki talk about all the things you can do to help manage this dreaded beast prior to and during transition with tips for those that may not transition fully or don't have the ability to.

The number one most talked about attribute of gender dysphoria – discomfort with one’s existing physical features - The deep sense of loss a person experiences at manifesting the loss of your correct gender is gender dysphoria.

If you have ever shared that sense of loss, whether or not it manifests as discomfort with your present physical features, you may have experienced gender dysphoria.

We don't believe you need a therapist because you are transgender but sometimes it is nice to have someone to talk to that can help you through the difficult times. Like a big sister we are here for you.

Contact us HERE. Transgender Counselling and Coaching or Trans Talk Raw

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach

A landmark study has revealed that puberty blocking medication can be “life-saving” for transgender youth.

A Study published last week in medical journal Pediatrics, is the first of its kind. It examined a link between suicide rates and puberty blockers and (to the surprise of no one who has actually spoken to a trans person) it found that trans teenagers are less likely to attempt suicide if they have access to the medication. 

I will be talking about the problems with transphobia. I wanted to put something together that helps deal with the bullshit and helps lessen the stress by making correct decisions and choices living life as a transgender person.

We don't believe you need a therapist because you are transgender but sometimes it is nice to have someone to talk to that can help you through the difficult times. Like a big sister we are here for you.

Contact us HERE. Transgender Counselling and Coaching or Trans Talk Raw

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach

Niki Marie Dawn will be talking about some of the risks, expectations, long term considerations, and medications associated with your transition from male to female.

Many people are eager for hormonal changes to take place rapidly- I understand that and this episode will give you a good understanding that its not a rush to the finish and it takes time to to let things run there course.

We don't believe you need a therapist because you are transgender but sometimes it is nice to have someone to talk to that can help you through the difficult times. Like a big sister we are here for you.

Contact us HERE. Transgender Counselling and Coaching or Trans Talk Raw

Niki Marie Dawn, Clinical Therapist and Master Life Coach