Episode 18: Does How I Look Make You Uncomfortable?
In this Episode, Niko talks about forcing masculinity, how we protect ourselves from being too exposed, and who is responsible for your discomfort. Other episodes mentioned: Episode 5: Trigger Warn...
30 Aug 202218min
Episode 17: How to Do Better Once You Know Better
When you know better, do better. But how? How do you get from knowing to doing? I break down the steps I use to help me go from knowing better to doing better. Referenced episodes: Episode 5: Trigge...
25 Aug 202217min
Episode 16: Arrogance of Refusing to Use the Correct Name
I discuss the term deadname, why I don't like it, and why I think people use the deadnames of trans people. This leads to my thoughts on blaming our reactions on others, and using compassion to take r...
23 Aug 202221min
Episode 15: Try This Next Time You Have Imposter Syndrome
Many of us have felt like we are not enough, not worthy, or have feared being found out as a fraud. In this episode I talk about how this shows up for me, and a couple ways I've been able to overcome ...
18 Aug 202218min
Episode 14: Dealing with the Shame that Keeps Us Hidden
We are taught that we need to hide parts of ourselves to fit in. This often turns into shame and affects how we see ourselves. In this episode, I take a look at this shame and how my transition led me...
16 Aug 202217min
Episode 13: Telling My Son I'm Transgender
Right next my fears of coming out as transgender, were my fears of telling my son. Not because I feared his reaction, but because of what it would mean for him. I talk about those fears, and tell the ...
11 Aug 202217min
Episode 12: Telling My Parents I'm Transgender
Join me for this episode where I talk about telling my parents that I'm transgender. Contact us: Share your stories, ask questions, tell us what you want to hear aboutleadwithcompassionpodcast@gmail.c...
9 Aug 202219min
Episode 11: Coming Out as Transgender in the Local Newspaper
One big step for me in my transition was changing my legal name. I'll take you back to that story, and how it led me to coming out in the newspaper. Along the way, I experience the first glimmers of e...
4 Aug 202217min
