Gender affirming care is not just for trans folks. It is for everyone! And gender affirming care doesn’t have to mean surgery. It could mean wearing clothes that feel comfortable to you! And we dive deeper into this topic on this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today, my guest Nat Moghe shares their journey of navigating identity, community, and activism. They discuss the importance of visibility, mutual aid, and the need for intersectional discourse in the fight for trans rights.
We talk:
08:59 - Navigating transphobia and mental health
20:53 - The intersection of gender and culture
29:34 - The future of gender affirming care
35:41 - The impact of masculinity on the trans community
43:46 - Challenging misconceptions about trans existence
54:45 - Taking action in a challenging political climate
Episode References:
A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures
The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, book by Sonya Renee Taylor
Read more about Nat in their bio below:
Nat Moghe (they/he) is a South Asian, transmasc, queer content creator and activist. As a workplace justice organizer he works to improve programs and policies to ensure that all working families have paid time to care, and advocates for fair and inclusive workplaces through community engagement. They are passionate about addressing the intersection of racial justice and LGBTQIA+ rights. They recently were appointed to the Board of Directors for Trans Lifeline, and are also a volunteer gender advocate with the Trans Advocacy & Care Team, providing free and sliding-scale peer counseling to other trans and nonbinary folks. Nat graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.
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