The Ostrich Effect (or, Avoidance as Coping Mechanism)

The Ostrich Effect (or, Avoidance as Coping Mechanism)

Elle discusses the practice (or habit) of avoidance as a coping mechanism for stress. The term, "Ostrich Effect" is sometimes derided in pop-psychology circles as disordered avoidance or dissociation. But she argues that there are times in which it can be effective and even constructive for surviving. In the episode, Elle refers to the current political climate and social conversations around LGBTQ people, and the proposed legislation aimed at our community. She likewise discusses input from listeners from the show, including Quinn!

.

This week's episode was videoed and will be available on Elle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@transgenderwomantalking/videos

.

Please take a minute to rate and review the program, or email Elle directly at: twatpodcasting@gmail.com

Episoder(83)

Taking Breaks

Taking Breaks

In this episode, Elle addresses the elephant in the room and plans for the show going forward. She furthermore reflects on the many kinds of breaks we all take through our lives and transitions. This ...

20 Aug 202444min

How to Be a Girl (or the Socialization of Gender)

How to Be a Girl (or the Socialization of Gender)

After an unplanned hiatus, Elle talks about the learned nature of gender, how gender is socialized, and the validity of gender and sex being changed and performed. She talks about the reasons we might...

23 Mai 202452min

Tattoos

Tattoos

In this week's installment, Elle talks about a recent tattoo she got commemorating her graduation from therapy school. In addition, she reflects on some of the history and conversation in and around b...

10 Apr 202434min

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - A Book Report

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - A Book Report

On this episode, Elle brings back her book report format, exploring her reactions and thoughts about Taylor Jenkins Reid's masterful novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Among the themes included...

3 Apr 202439min

Religious Trauma

Religious Trauma

In this episode of the program, Elle talks about some of her understanding of religious trauma or spiritual abuse. As a former pastor and lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian denomin...

20 Mar 202449min

Nex Benedict

Nex Benedict

Nex Benedict was a 16 year old trans child who used he/him/they/them pronouns and lived in Oklahoma outside of Tulsa. Early in February, they were bullied to death in the girls bathroom at school. Bef...

4 Mar 202444min

Responding to Hate & Judgment

Responding to Hate & Judgment

Elle talks about some recent experiences she's had with haters, and how she chose to respond. She reflects on some of the principles she's used in the past (and present) for shaping reactions, offerin...

22 Feb 202441min

Interview with Bekki Lorton, Nonbinary Community Organizer

Interview with Bekki Lorton, Nonbinary Community Organizer

This week's show features an interview recorded some time ago with one of Elle's coworkers at the LGBTQ Center of the Desert in Palm Springs, Bekki Lorton. They are a nonbinary person who shares their...

14 Feb 202446min

Populært innen Samfunn

rss-spartsklubben
giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
konspirasjonspodden
aftenpodden-usa
popradet
rss-henlagt-andy-larsgaard
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
wolfgang-wee-uncut
grenselos
alt-fortalt
min-barneoppdragelse
fladseth
rss-dannet-uten-piano
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
synnve-og-vanessa
krisemoter
198-land-med-einar-trnquist
rss-frekvens-med-anine-olsen