Identifying as Queer Latinx, listen to this fascinating and frank conversation as Janae shares her years long story coming out and set against the struggles she faced from her fear, uncertainty and the grief she felt losing her traditional familial relationships.
Today with her own private practice working as a Psychotherapist in California. A Telehealth Provider serving Florida, and Virtual Coach serving clients nationwide, Janae helps young adults and individuals from the LGBTQ+, Latinx and BIPOC communities learn to thrive by embracing their authenticity and overcoming all adversity as they chart and undertake their own coming out journey.
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0:00 Welcome
1:08 Topics LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Latinx, Queer communities, trauma, grief
2:52 Janae's story raised Mexican American
6:28 Athletics funds college and shapes Janae
12:27 ADHD, gender and breaking the ceiling
20:00 Generational trauma, wounded warrior
25:21 Coming out Latinx
36:10 Grief, shame, fear and family support
41:45 Growing into authenticity
45:47 Community family
50:22 LGBTQ Suicidality & losing out
56:53 Different scares people
58:56 Know your vulnerability
1:01:51 Work with Janae
1:04:40 Closing
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