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Itโs time to build a life that feels like yours
Two years after moving to a new city, I reflect on what leaving behind the familiar taught me about fear, grief, and trusting big decisions. If youโre facing a major life change, this story is an invitation to choose the life youโre trying to buildโeven before you feel certain.
Many trans people say being trans is the least interesting thing about them, and I understand why. But if Iโm honest, Iโm not sure thatโs true for me. After all, Iโm a man who birthed five babies. In this post, I explore why my trans experience has shaped some of the most interesting parts of my life, the lessons itโs taught me about authenticity, and how that journey influences the way I coach others.
Saying yes/no with intention has transformed our lives. We've learned that by rejecting obligations that drain us and embracing those that align with our passions and values, we've been able to grow, learn, and achieve things we never thought were possible. This journey has taught us that our happiness and well-being are worth prioritizing, and it's a message we're excited to share with the world.
Love is a powerful force that can transform lives. When we open ourselves up to receiving love, we allow it to heal and uplift us. But the path to self-love is not always easy. We must overcome our own doubts and fears, and learn to trust in our worth. By doing so, we can create a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with ourselves and others.
Eight years ago I wrote about coming out. Today Iโm writing about everything I wish Iโd known then. The complexity of sexuality and attraction. The difference between sexual and romantic attraction. The word demisexual โ and why finding it quietly changed things for me. And the mental patterns that kept me performing a life that didnโt fit long after I thought Iโd figured myself out. This oneโs personal. If youโre somewhere in your own process of becoming, I think itโll land.
A journey through doubt, growth, and coming home to my calling โ queer and trans life coaching. There's a question I've been sitting with lately โ one that makes me smile now, even though it once would have made me wince. Did I really spend years at university, just to come back and become a …
I used to proudly identify as a highly sensitive person and an empath. Then I learned those traits were rooted in unhealed trauma - and instead of shame, I felt relief. Because it meant I could change. In this post, I share the unpopular truth about sensitivity, people-pleasing, and what it really means to turn your empathy into a gift.
Why psychological safety and inclusive leadership arenโt just buzzwordsโtheyโre your business advantage. Thereโs something I see all the time in organizationsโgreat people, with strong technical skills, doing their bestโฆ and still struggling.Struggling to retain top talent.Struggling to build cohesive teams.Struggling to create a culture where people truly want to stay and grow. If that feels …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training has become a cornerstone of modern workplace culture, but hereโs the reality: what works for a tech startup wonโt necessarily resonate with a manufacturing plant, and what engages recent graduates may fall flat with seasoned executives. Why Context Matters Every organization has its own unique culture, challenges, and demographic …
Pride Month is a double-edged experience, where visibility and celebration coexist with struggles and challenges. It's a time to appreciate the progress made while acknowledging the work still ahead. The sense of belonging and connection during Pride is irreplaceable, yet the pressure of increased visibility can feel overwhelming.
