Podcasts about aydian

Aydian Dowling is the co-founder and CEO at TRACE. With the support of just 1 person, a trans or nonbinary youth's risk of suicide goes down by 40%. This is why Aydian co-founded TRACE, the app created to foster a brighter and more gender-affirming future for transgender and non-binary individuals. He has been a transgender activist and influencer for more than 12 years and has been featured on the Ellen Degeneres Show as well as on the cover of Men's Health. As the founder of Point of Pride, a global nonprofit that has generated over $2.5M in aid for the trans community, he is committed to equity and access to medical and wellness care for the most vulnerable members of the transgender and nonbinary community.  Point of Pride: https://www.pointofpride.org/ TRACE: https://www.thetrace.app/ Follow Aydian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alionsfear  Support the showInstagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenGender Stories logo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub

Genderful is a weekly talk show about Gender featuring nonbinary and trans guests hosted by GenderMeowster (they/them), a nonbinary Twitch streamer, YouTuber, Podcaster, and more! Topic: Trace App Guest Speakers: Aydian Dowling (He/Him) Check out the TRACE app over at: https://linktr.ee/thetrace.app IG @thetrace.app: https://www.pointofpride.org/ Originally streamed on Twitch: 8/29/22 Theme song by @Mattcherne at https://www.chernebeats.com/ Please contact Gender Meowster on Discord if you are nonbinary or trans and interested in being a guest on the show. Computerized (imperfect) transcript of this episode on Descript: https://share.descript.com/view/QTVUZ8DUbAe Please support independent queer content creators by signing up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenderMeowster?fan_landing=true For all other links, please head over to Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/gendermeowster For simplified Podcast and video editing, please consider suporting our channel by using our affiliate link for Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=NaoIoQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gendermeowster/support

I had the honour to have Aydian on my podcast! He is an inspiration and easy going guy. You can find the TRACE app on your App store for IOS and Android. @thetrace.app on all social media. Find him at @alionsfear on Instagram. If you have any questions or comments please email me at thosetransguyspodcast@gmail.com

On today's episode of Beau my God, host Beau Bradley (he/they), sits down with transgender activist and CEO of TRΔCE - a transition recording and community engagement mobile application for Transgender and Non-Binary folks, and their allies; and co-founder of the all volunteer non-profit, Point of Pride, Aydian Dowling (he/him) to discuss all of the things just mentioned.The pair start out by discussing TRΔCE, including what it's for, how conversations began for the app in 2016, taking about three years to conceptualize and build out the platform, and how it was conceptualized out of Aydian's need to document his own Hormone Replacement Therapy  (HRT) journey. The conversation refocuses around the community that the app has been fostering including how the group of folks (trans, nonbinary, and allies) on the app have a general baseline understanding of where you are coming from, allowing it to be a safer space from the get go. Aydian also shares how TRΔCE is the social media equivalent to pride, or a gay club. It is a space where all folks can feel comfortable to ask questions and grow together. “TRΔCE offers: A customizable dashboard that tracks important elements of someone's transition, such as photos, voice, anniversaries, medication reminders and more.A network of fellow Trans and Non-binary folx and allies that can provide support and share experiences in a safe place, unlike current social media platforms where Trans and Non-binary folx experience hate-speech, harassment and harmful anti-lgbt advertising.An opportunity for allies to grow their allyship through thoughtful connection, and support for their Trans and Non-binary loved ones. A Trevor Project study showed that the support of just one affirming adult in the life of a Trans or Non-binary person reduces suicide attempts by 40%. “Aydian then discusses Point of Pride, a 100% trans and nonbinary run non-profit co-founded with his friend Jeff Main that provides life-changing health care access to gender diverse folks. And also shares some insight into what it has been like to become a father! You can find more about TRΔCE here, Point of Pride here, and you can find TRΔCE on social media @thetrace.app and Aydian @alionsfear . Don't forget to rate subscribe and follow along for more of your favorite Queer and Trans content we're on most social platforms @beaumygodpod. Check us out at www.beaumygod.com ! References:https://katu.com/news/local/king-county-health-officials-confirm-case-of-infant-diagnosed-with-monkeypox Trace & Aydian Bios, Google DocTrace Social Media and Website: https://www.thetrace.app https://www.pointofpride.org 

In this one I got to interview Aydian Dowling, whose a transgender superstar, having appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show, and the cover of Mens Health. Co-host lilDENNiS was a bit shy, so didn't get to ask any questions, but he was by my side, giving me support ... because I was pretty nervous! I'm so glad I faced the fear and got to interview Aydian though, because it was so much fun. Some of the topics we talked about include: Aydian's Story, The TRACE App, Bringing Transgender Mums Together, How Aydian Chose His Name, Designing The Trace App Logo, Body Dysmorphia, Denial and Shame Cycles, The Power of Writing, Realising You're Not Alone, Transitioning via the Body vs Mind, What Happens When We Die?, Being Thankful for Technical Issues, and I have a Drinky Poos :) Thank you Aydian for helping me face my fears. Really hope you enjoy this one :)

This week we are interviewing transactivist, YouTuber, and co-founder of the new TRACE app (www.thetrace.app) Aydian Dowling!  Aydian was the first transman on the cover of Men's Health, appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' show, and has advocated for the trans community for over a decade.Check out our merch and more at www.transgendapod.com.  Take part in this month's Pride Merch Giveaway if you want to win some great prizes!  https://www.transgendapod.com/pages/giveaway.Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our website.If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.Resources Discussed This Week:Aydian Downling - https://aydiandowling.com/TRACE app - https://www.thetrace.app/Point of Pride - https://www.pointofpride.org/Other Resources:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistIntro and Outro Music:  Cats Walking by Yomoti

Mike & Aydian discuss in this podcast our dreams and how we have been limiting ourselves in our life.  We evaluate how impactful we are being with this project, The State of Men. We are explaining why this project or podcast isn't the right project for us at the moment.  We both want to be doing something that is empowering for both of us and we explain what this means for us.Thank you so much for being with us along the journey.  We are very grateful for your time and for helping make this community something special.    What to do when you and your partner are in a heated discussion?  Why is it so hard for men to dream?  How to dream bigger instead of being stuck in the ‘how' of our dreams?  How Aydian is creating something that is bigger than him to have a greater impact on the trans community? Mike explains how he hasn't been all in with himself for his business projects How we both had the same feeling around the Christmas break but didn't talk about it.

Jason Rosario is Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at BBDO Worldwide. Today, Aydian and Mike talk with Jason about the power of Vulnerability, what it means to have outlets for our emotions, and why sometimes you need to step away in order to truly step up. Listen to hear more of Jason's personal journey of how he got to be the man he is today, and why he knew he needed to give men a guiding light on their journey to healthier masculinity.Top Take-Aways:  Have you ever tried journaling as an outlet for your emotions?  Social Media wreaks havoc on our in-person relationships. Sometimes you have to step away to focus on doing the work. If vulnerability is our superpower, why are men so hesitant to share what it's really like for them?

SummaryIn today's episode, Mike & Aydian interview Larry D Moore about crypto and its future. He explains how he transitioned into full-time trading after entering the crypto rabbit hole. He also dives into the complete shift that is happening inside of our financial systems. We also covered the importance of having access to things. - We define what crypto &  blockchain is and how we will use this technology in the future.- What decentralized currency means and how the technology works- How the bitcoin network and how that - Why this technology is going to be the gamechanger for the smaller countries around the world- Is bitcoin more valuable because of the scarcity of availability? - Why bitcoins market cap will exceed Apple & Gold, and how that will happen- Why the financial system isn't working for everyone

Today, Aydian and Mike talk with Mike's Mom, Michelle Watts. In this episode, we get some more details on how Mike grew up. Michelle raised her three kids, while her husband traveled for work, and after moving many times ended up long-term in Indiana. We get some insights on what it was like as a Mid-West Mom, raising a firecracker like Mike, and how much things have changed with raising kids since she was a full-time Mother. Top Take-Aways:  Do you ever talk to your Mom about what it was like for her, raising you? Maybe you're missing out on some critical information by hearing her experience. Have times really changed? Can you recall what it's like when you were growing up compared to how kids grow up now? Do you think it's better or worse? Did your parents shelter you? Was that impactful in how you expressed yourself or tried to find answers to things you didn't know about? Was there ever a time you wished someone had asked you if you needed help?  Do you think parents are more protective of their daughters vs their sons?

Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike talk with a scientist, educator, lawyer, and founder of “Be More with Anu” - Anu Gupta. Anu and the men discuss growing as men in a society that is starved for compassion.  Anu discusses his work with different races and cultures - helping individuals break implicit biases and navigate from a place of compassion and love.   Top Take-Aways:  Do you often find yourself struggling to build meaningful, healthy friendships with other men? Does being a man make you innately better than the opposite gender? Do you see toxic masculine traits within yourself? Are we always looking for external validation when it comes to our healing - instead of defining our own healing in our own time? Are men getting better as we move forward in society? Are we learning to navigate from a place of compassion?

Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike talk about their own journeys with money, while they break down the “breadwinner” mentality.  Aydian unpacks how his early interactions with money ultimately shaped his perception of monetary success as an adult.  While Mike brings his experience of overcoming self-inflicted financing obstacles and understanding his new role as a financial contributor to his family. Top Take-Aways:  Is it the amount of money in our bank accounts that really makes us feel secure or is it the feeling of having money that provides security? How did watching our parents handle money during our childhood influence how we handle money now as adults? Where did we learn this concept that the male figure in the home is the one who should be responsible for making all the money? Is money a place of peace in your life or does money cause a great deal of anxiety and stress? Do you have illusions when it comes to money?

Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike discuss the fears that often follow men having daughters.  As parents themselves, Mike and Aydian offer a unique perspective on this topic and discuss every aspect from societal expectations to the transference of masculine toxicity to ultimately changing the narrative.  Top Take-Aways:  Why are men more afraid of having daughters than sons? Are we groomed to prefer one gender over the other? Why do we societally romanticize the father and son bond and relationship to such a high degree?  Why do men fear raising a daughter in a world where other men exist? Why do we stereotype the role of a father with their daughter?

Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike interview Dr. Juliana Hauser, the doctor who jumps in those hard conversations as she helps people rethink and reimagine sex, sexuality, and relationships. Dr. Juliana tackles the hard questions about finding and honing your agency.  Dr. Juliana, Mike, and Aydian discuss bringing men to the table regarding sex, sexuality, and body positivity in a safe environment.         Top Take-Aways:  What is the difference between empowerment and agency? Is it possible to have agency in some aspects of your life, but not in others? How do men fit in the world of sex and sexuality? How do men navigate the shame and guilt that is often associated with the feeling or perception of incompetence?

Today, Aydian and Mike are going to reflect on how the past few years have shaped their decisions and dreams going into the new year. From taking yourself too seriously to transforming your goals to a focus on having some serious fun - we are going to touch on it all. So strap in - Mike and Aydian are ready to set the stage to conquer those dreams, intentions, and visions for 2022. Top Take-Aways: - What are the big dreams outside of the day-to-day operation of your life? Where is your “margin for magic”? By the end of 2022 - what would you LOVE to have gotten done? - Will this 2022 be the year you thrive, maintain, and improve your life and overall well-being? - What dreams have you been chasing that you are ready to move on from? - What are your top 3-5 dreams, visions, and/or intentions for 2022? What dreams are you wanting to tell the universe you are ready to create?

Summary: Today Mike and Aydian talk about the elusive work/life balance. The discussion continues on the State of Men as we discover if the true work/life balance exists. Our hosts unpack the pressures placed on having a true work-life balance when your work is anything but conventional.      Top Take-Aways:  Have you ever felt like there are enough hours in the day? Where do you find time for yourself? Where do the idea and constant push to have an even work-life balance come from? What determines the value of your time? How do you measure if your work and life are balanced to suit your needs?

Bite Your Tongue or Say Your Peace? Today, Mike and Aydian delve into the always entertaining world of interacting with your family during the holidays. From dated humor to political view, the holidays can be a minefield of emotions and opinions. When do you say something? When is it appropriate and when is it not? Mike and Aydian answer these questions and more, along with providing helpful tips for navigating difficult topics without compromising your boundaries. Top Take-Aways: - What do you do in those touchy and difficult situations? - Are we different around our families versus in our real, everyday, lives? Do we compromise our boundaries to create comfort for other people? - How do we have these hard conversations? When are we calling people out versus calling people in?

In today's episode, Mike & Aydian, discuss their journey when it comes to their body images. Mike shares his experience over the past few years of gaining and losing weight.  He also explains more about going through his skin journey and how that has affected his view of his body. Aydian shares his journey with his eating disorder and how he was under eating to achieve the perfection of his ideal body perfection. He looks back on his life when he had the perfect six-pack in his life. They examine how eating disorders with men have been increasing over the years.  The media interpretation over the men's body has changed to all of the TV dads are all ripped now on the TV and in movies. We as men are being given a false sense of reality when it comes to expectations on how we are supposed to carry our bodies throughout the world. They also discuss why Mike's clothes are shrinking and he has to buy new ones.  Now that is hilarious. 

Today we are talking about how Aydian and Mike deal with their anger.  As men, we are never taught how to appropriately deal with our anger.  Anger is an emotion and there is nothing wrong with expressing anger. It becomes an issue when we start to take the anger out on other people or things around it.  Being unable to express our anger in a healthy manner is hurting ourselves and those around us. Mike and Aydian share stories about how they have misused their anger. Also, they share stories of how they have used anger to their advantage. We discuss how anger isn't a bad emotion and as men, we can learn how to express this angry in a healthy way.  Aydian shares his story about how he broke a glass container and the lessons he learned from it. We discuss the difference between rational and physical response when angry Aydian shares a difficult business situation and the journey with anger Mike shares a process to vent and get the anger out of your body The importance of giving ourselves space Mike shares how his kids are dealing with their anger since we have moved to Miami Enjoy the showAydian & Mike

During this episode, Aydian and Mike talk about doing end-of-the-year planning and preparing for the next coming year of 2022. In this episode, we covered the importance of planning your year and how to go about preparing for the upcoming year. It is important to map out the year so everyone on the team and the family have a plan for the upcoming year. It is valuable to call in what you would like to create for the following year.  This episode is the exact reason we are putting this episode together.  Go here for the full outline of the end-of-year planning: HTTP://thestateofmen.com/podcast.

Mike and Aydian talk about what they are grateful for this year. Gratitude comes in little and big ways for each of us. Keeping an awareness of the things we are happy about in our lives is a great way to remind us that most times, it ain't that bad.  What are you grateful for?Top Take-Aways: Thanksgiving Day traditions Aydian and Mike list 5 things they are grateful for this year New business ventures Mikes hairy back

Mike and Aydian unpack modern fatherhood, digging into their own experiences as fathers, the impact of how they were parented by their fathers, and how fatherhood has shifted in America over the last three generations. What impact do media portrayals of fatherhood have on learning to be a father? How do men learn to become fathers?Top Take-Aways:  How do the different roles men play in society impact each other?  Does the experience of having divorced or non-cohabiting parents shape your perception of fatherhood? How do we hold other men accountable as fathers? What is valuable to you in fatherhood--time, money? How do our perceived cultural link between masculinity and virility impact how we show up as fathers?

Mike and Aydian discuss why men only comprise one-third of all people who go to therapy. Is it that men don't want help? Many men equate getting help with weakness and do not seek out mental health professionals. Has society imposed expectations on men that don't encourage men to get help?Top Take-Aways:  Many men equate getting help with weakness and do not seek out mental health professionals. Men tend to rely on their romantic partners for emotional needs while women have separate friend relationships they also discuss stress and mental health in addition to their romantic partners. Therapy began as an intervention for women tied to ill-conceived notions of being hysterical and it has taken a long time for therapy to catch up with treating the male population.

Mike and Aydian dive into what it means to have fun as a grown man. Do you have rituals around preparing to have a good time? At what point do you remember societal pressure imposing on what was considered “age-appropriate fun”? Do we conflate productivity with joy? How do you define fun for yourself?Top Take-Aways: Do you need mind-altering substances to put you in a place to have fun? At what point in our lives do the expectations around having fun change? Does money allow you to experience more fun in your life?

Mike and Aydian dissect the movie, Luca. They dive into the friendship between boys, masculinity in friendship, and queer subtext in the film. Why is it that we don't see more fictional depictions of caring and platonic friendship between boys? What is it about the depiction (or lack thereof) of queerness in a mainstream film that causes the queer community to overlay gay subtext when it is not explicitly stated? Listen in and then let us know what you think.Top Take-Aways: Why is seeing a platonic and caring friendship among boys feel revolutionary? How does our own identity impact the lens through which we view media? Does the prevailing interpretation of popular film support or push back against your own identity? Why do we expect men to endure pain differently? To walk it off?

Mike and Aydian in conversation with Team USA Athlete Chris Mosier discussing: - Athlete Sponsorships - Being an out transgender athlete - Masculinity in mens' spaces - How children perceive and learn from adults' masculinity

Who are these guys anyway? Mike Watts and Aydian Dowling introduce themselves and discuss what brought them to this podcast, their unique life experiences, and perspectives that inform their vantage points on manhood in modern America.

In their first episode, “Who We Are and Why We are Here,” Aydian Dowling and Mike Watts lay the foundation for their groundbreaking podcast: The State of Men. We get the inside scoop of how they met, their hopes for the modern man, and how they plan on helping us there. They waste no time opening up about themselves while setting the stage for an all-inclusive environment to discuss every aspect of masculinity. From football to accountability, from mountain biking to broken kneecaps, from fatherhood to vulnerable conversations, we hear how Aydian and Mike plan to help “level up” men in today's society.

Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! I don't know how I pulled this off but I managed to get the incredible Aydian Dowling on the show! He is the first-ever transgender male to be on the front cover of Men's Health Magazine, 2 time guest on THE Ellen Degeneres show and most importantly, he is a dad and trans activist. This is not the podcast you want to miss! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/alionsfear/ Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/c/AydianDowling/about Website_ https://aydiandowling.com Point of Pride_ https://www.instagram.com/pointofprideorg/ Point 5cc_ https://aydian-dowling-media.myshopify.com Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:Instagram_ @Efung94 https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4d-6Tc5wtZU-MRgGUpmp-g Buy Me A Coffee_ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/awkwardturtle Website_ https://www.awkwardturtlepod.pageLinktree_ https://linktr.ee/emeryfung  Thank you for your support! Awkward Turtle Over and Out. 

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Aydian Dowling is most known for being the First Transgender Man on the cover of Mens Health Magazine, and appearing on the Ellen Degeneres show, twice! Using his own personal struggles he has given voice to the trans community, documenting his personal transition and sharing it on line. Since then, Aydian has been creating content answering questions and offering insight to those who may still be struggling. In 2016, Aydian launched PointofPride.org a non profit which helps Transgender individuals around the world through programming and funding to help Trans people live more authentically in their bodies.  On Reppin, Aydian talks about how he went from hiding who he was, how he summoned the courage to being liberated to live his most authentic life and finding acceptance and love. His story is one about overcoming fears, other people’s expectations and labels to truly embracing who you are. Aydian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AydianDowling Aydian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alionsfear/ Point Of Pride: https://pointofpride.org/ Aydian’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5IabAzRyXqLpAib13Q2yw

What’s good, what’s great..it’s week 8!! Come join us as Aydian and Kristoff give you all of the advice you need to go out and get that win!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcg-sv9tWuPdlTixPlkWb2ATwitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/BehindTheLogo23https://www.instagram.com/behindthelogo23/?hl=en___________________________________________________________________________________________________Personal Accounts:https://twitter.com/AydianAhmad_https://www.instagram.com/aydian_ahmad/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/papikristoffhttps://www.instagram.com/papikristoff/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/dcaballero90https://www.instagram.com/dc_wavy/?hl=en

I'm so honored to bring you this episode with Aydian Dowling. Transgender Activist and co-Founder of PointofPride.org, TransDad and Motivational Speaker! "Evoke the possibility that you are ENOUGH!" He was also featured as one of the first trans man to be on Mens health magazine. also has had multiple appearances on Ellen DeGeneres Show. There's plenty more but thats a few of things he is known for. Truly just a humbling man. That deeply cares about humans. Where to find him?! Website https://aydiandowling.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alionsfear/?hl=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/ALionsFears Thank you for being here. Let's Dive into Aydian!

How would you define your gender identity? Do you think a genderless future is possible? Gender identity refers to how we experience our own gender, whether shown through labels and pronouns, your appearance, or how you act and dress. Despite what we’ve previously been taught, the possibilities are wide when it comes to gender, and today, we’ll discuss some of the questions that may have come up when you first heard about gender identity or if you are still working to figure out your own. Join Sophie in her conversation with Aydian Dowling, Julian Van Horne, and Dara Hoffman-Fox.  Want to learn more about our guests and the amazing work they're doing? Read below! Aydian Dowling (he/him) is a transgender rights activist and new father who is on a mission to redefine masculinity. He is the Co-Founder and President of Point of Pride, a non-profit organization that serves the transgender community worldwide. Aydian also founded his own clothing company, Point5cc, to bridge the gap between the trans community and cis allies to make people feel good about themselves. Aydian has documented his transition on social media and he received national attention when he was became first ever transgender man featured on the front page of a mainstream publication. Today, Aydian understands the struggles associated with body image and gender identity and is utilizing his platform to be a voice and advocate for the trans community in his ongoing journey. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with all of his latest projects.  Julian Van Horne (he/him) is a life coach, model, and entrepreneur who’s work centers around advocacy for the disabled, trans, and LGBTQ+ communities. He has spent a great deal of his life practicing listening and being in-tune with himself and his needs and Julian hopes he can inspire others to do the same. Julian believes that by fighting for what he is passionate about, it can encourage others to share their own stories so that, in turn, it allows for a bigger platform for the world to listen to, learn from, and understand. Be sure to follow his personal Instagram and if you’re interested in life coaching you can follow his business Instagram here. You may also support Julian by purchasing an item from his online store.   Dara Hoffman Fox (they/them) is a licensed professional counselor and gender therapist who specializes in working with gender-questioning, transgender, and nonbinary clients. They also provide training sessions for other mental health professionals to help equip them to work with similar clientele. Outside of their private practice, Dara is dedicated to providing as much education, resources, and support possible out to the trans and gender questioning communities. Be sure to pick up a copy of Dara’s book, You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery, which they wrote to help others navigate their gender identity. For more updates on Dara make sure to like their page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. You can also watch Dara’s informative videos on Youtube, like An Introduction to Non-binary Gender Identities or Ask a Gender Therapist: Confusion Around Gender & Sexuality. Interested in joining Sophie on her mission to unify the world? Follow @theconversationalist on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to us on YouTube to give your perspectives on the topics we cover! If you want to get more involved with The Conversationalist, join our Online Community to connect with other passionate Conversationalists around the world. Thanks for joining the conversation with us and we’ll see you next week!  Episode Resources: Click here to learn more about gender identity and the terms surrounding gender identity. Click here to learn with the Genderbread Person. Click here for an LGBTQ+ perspective on pronouns. Click here to learn more about suicide prevention, resources, and suicide warning signs

Aydian Dowling is a trans-activist, non-profit business owner, and father who is navigating his way to the truth. In this episode we discuss Aydian's self-discovery and how that journey has overflowed into the community to bring healing and hope and promise of a better tomorrow. Connect: Aydian: @alionsfear Point of Pride: @pointofprideorg --- More Resources Aydian's Website Point of Pride point5cc Apparel --- More from TheDivinerLife.com Join Club Divine Become a Podcast Patron Work with Michael Anthony

Last June I had the absolute pleasure of standing in the back of the room watching my husband Mike share his heart and wisdom on a panel of incredible men at the BirthFit Summit. I was so freaking proud of him. Mike shared the stage with a man who spoke about something that really touched me. This man was raised as a woman and transitioned to being a man in his early twenties. He shared that he was the only person on the panel who knew both what it was like to be perceived as female during one time of his life and male after a certain point. As a result, he had a unique perspective because he understood the experience of being a woman in our culture in a way that most other men cannot. Aydian Dowling is a transgender man, a trans activist, a speaker, an entrepreneur, a husband, a dad, and someone who is impressively fit, compassionate, and articulate. His wife, Jenillee, is an intuitive, a healer, a (MSW) social worker, a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur, and someone who is impressively empathic and transparent. Together with their son Antler, they're a family. Not everyone understands what it means to be a trans person. Not everyone thinks they're worthy of all of the things that everyone deserves. But everyone deserves to be loved and to feel a sense of belonging and to be a family. We wanted to feature the Dowlings on The Kate & Mike Show for a number of reasons, including that we really resonated with them as parents navigating being independently employed with a young child while also being committed to personal growth and awakening. It's also important to make configurations of family that challenge the status quo more visible, so the world can see that love comes in all forms and configurations and that everyone is worthy of it. Listen in to this week's episode of The Kate & Mike Show to learn: • How Aydian, the first transgender man ever to be on the cover of Men's Health or any other mainstream magazine, first realized who he was. • What Aydian understands about women that many men don't because he was raised female. • What the t-shirt that our daughter Ruby wears says that makes Mike uncomfortable and why. • The love story between Aydian and Jenilee and what baking had to do with it. • How becoming parents has challenged them and made them grow. • What's next for both of them career-wise (they were both beautifully transparent about the moment they're in right now in co-creating the future). Once you've listened in to this important episode, we'd love to hear from you. What did you learn from this episode? How can you apply that to your life and community? You can get your own copy of Do Less and still receive incredible bonuses at http://katenorthrup.com/book! Kate wants to hear from you, and you can post about your #DoLess experiences on Instagram, DM her (@katenorthrup) or email info@katenorthrup.com. Would you, or a company you know, be a good fit to sponsor The Kate & Mike Show? If so, let's talk! You can email mike@mikejwatts.com regarding current sponsorship opportunities. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.katenorthrup.com/podcast.

Aydian is a husband and father and he loves his family fiercely. He works hard and he works out hard, at times sizing himself up against the other guys lifting at the gym. He loves life and lives it to the fullest. He takes extreme ownership in the situations he finds himself in. He believes in himself and the call he has answered. He is like any one of the outstanding men we follow and emulate. Except for one difference. One. He is a transgender man. Aydian is celebrating 10 years since he started hormone therapy and the incredible journey it set him on. Today he shares his story, wisdom and passion with me. I lived blinded by prejudice and lacked empathy and perspective for so long, but I am glad I had my eyes opened so that I could share this conversation with him , and now with you.

You may remember Aydian Dowling from our Partner Panel at this year's BIRTHFIT Summit. Aydian Dowling is a transgender activist. Jenilee is a spiritual and energy healer with a masters in social work. They are married and have a nine month old baby boy Antler. In this episode, they share intimate details about their partnership and parenthood. This episode is chalk full of pearls of wisdom for anyone that is actively choosing to be a more compassionate human and/or parent.

Hey Transcasters! This week we talk with Aydian Dowling about being a trans man to being a dad. We explore his journey of becoming a dad for the first time and what is in the cards for his future. More kids? You don't want to miss this episode. Make sure to tune in each week so you never miss an episode. If you like what you hear then make sure to rate, review and subscribe. Let us know what you think. 

   Featuring Aydian and Jenilee DowlingThis episode is close to my heart because Aydian and Jenilee are part of the growing community I have in Eugene. It is amazing to connect with folks who see you, feel you, and can have conversations that surpass the surface, straight on to the cosmos. Jenilee and I had the pleasure of meeting at the yoga studio I currently teach at. We had an immediate connection and loved being around one another. The moments we have together and the time we've spent passes beyond time. Its moments like that, they put into perspective the prismatic layers of life.  Aydian is a new friend, yet one whose fierce fire lands me right at home in my heart. The tenacity of their character and what they stand for, as they track everyday the desire to live their purpose and make their gifts visible. I want to express here that there are sacred third(s), something not defined by the way society expresses masculine or feminine straight to gender specific norms. In this episode, the gender binary is expressed through archetypes, though it is not expressed by male and female bodied specific. In short, we can express feminine and masculine archetypes regardless of gender. Do you, if nothing else. Things covered in this episode:   Courting the line of divine    The origin story of Jennilee and Aydian  How society uses gender to define us  The way we carry ourselves, how we define masculine and feminine  Where the gender liminal realm can live.               Links:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewitchesmuse)

Hello, and welcome to a bonus episode of The Sewers of Paris! Thanks to the support of everyone on Patreon, I'm able to bring you extra episodes with guests beyond just gay men. This month, we're going beyond the Sewers with a very special guest: Aydian Dowling, the first trans man to appear on the cover of Men's Health.You might know him as the physically fit model who appeared on a special cover of Men's Health a few years ago. Aydian Dowling's made a habit of breaking barriers, refusing to back down, standing up and being seen. But he wasn't always the beaming, confident model on the cover of magazines -- there were dark periods that at times he couldn't see any way to survive. In those times, he found the inspiration to go on in some unlikely places: a soap opera he wasn't supposed to see, movies he wasn't supposed to have, and a pride parade that changed his life.Thanks to everyone who supports The Sewers of Paris with a pledge of a dollar or more a month on Patreon. If you're enjoying the show, click "Support the show on Patreon" to join the folks who make bonus episodes like this possible. Or if you can't pledge, you can still help out by leaving a review on your podcast platform of choice.You can also follow @sewersofparis on Twitter and Facebook -- I post clips of stuff we talk about and chat with listeners about the entertainment that you love. And join us for the next Sewers of Paris livestream on Saturday, April 28 at 2pm Pacific! We've been doing those livestreams twice monthly with special guests, and it's such a fun chance to hear about the movies and shows and books and music that you're obsessed with right now.

Tonight, we talk to social media sensation Aydian Dowling!  From the Ellen show to Mens Health and other magazine covers, Aydian has broken through boundaries previously denied transgender people.   Aydian documented his own transition on YouTube as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition. His YouTube channel, ALionsFears, quickly became popular and, to date, has over 495 videos, reaches over 51,700 followers, and has more than 4.9 milllion views. Not including this over 162k followers via his motivational Instagram page @ALionsFear. Aydian founded Point 5cc Clothing and is one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated It Gets Better Project on MTV and Logo. Point5cc, his clothing line, is one that that caters to the fashion needs of transgender men, women and supporters. Twenty percent of every purchase made goes to into The Point of Pride Transgender Surgery Fund. Aydian Launched Point of Pride in November of 2016- opening up many more opportunities for those in financial need to obtain services. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs. Point of Pride offers the Surgery Fund, a chest binder donation program, a breast form/ femme prosthetics donation program, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults.

Tonight, we talk to social media sensation Aydian Dowling!  From the Ellen show to Mens Health and other magazine covers, Aydian has broken through boundaries previously denied transgender people.   Aydian documented his own transition on YouTube as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition. His YouTube channel, ALionsFears, quickly became popular and, to date, has over 495 videos, reaches over 51,700 followers, and has more than 4.9 milllion views. Not including this over 162k followers via his motivational Instagram page @ALionsFear. Aydian founded Point 5cc Clothing and is one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated It Gets Better Project on MTV and Logo. Point5cc, his clothing line, is one that that caters to the fashion needs of transgender men, women and supporters. Twenty percent of every purchase made goes to into The Point of Pride Transgender Surgery Fund. Aydian Launched Point of Pride in November of 2016- opening up many more opportunities for those in financial need to obtain services. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs. Point of Pride offers the Surgery Fund, a chest binder donation program, a breast form/ femme prosthetics donation program, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults.

GUEST: Aydian Dowling #1 [10-10-15]Aydian Ethan Dowling is a Trans* Activist, Entrepreneur/Owner Point5cc.com, Fitness Enthusiast and Motivational Speaker.Aydian Dowling [Twitter]https://twitter.com/AydianDowlingAydian Dowling [Website]https://aydianethandowling.comALionsFears [You Tube]https://www.youtube.com/ALionsFearsHOST: Brandon CarmodyRadio Host, LGBTQ Activist, Piano Man, Actor and Musical Artist. I share my life, stories, news, politics, opinions, LGBTQ issues and thoughts. Brandon Carmody Radio [Guest Booking]https://goo.gl/iSQiH3Brandon Carmody Radio [Android App] https://goo.gl/AHBNxgBrandon Carmody Radio [iPhone App] https://goo.gl/pczQHnBrandon Carmody Radio - [Official Website]https://www.brandoncarmodyradio.comBrandon Carmody Radio - [iHeart Radio]https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brandon-carmody-radio-28550409/Brandon Carmody Radio - [Google Play] https://goo.gl/GHV8KLBrandon Carmody Radio - [Spreaker]https://www.spreaker.com/show/brandoncarmodyradioBrandon Carmody Radio [Tune In]https://tunein.com/radio/Brandon-Carmody-Radio-p1042220Brandon Carmody Radio [Twitter]https://twitter.com/brandonjcarmody

GUEST: Aydian Dowling #1 [10-10-15]Aydian Ethan Dowling is a Trans* Activist, Entrepreneur/Owner Point5cc.com, Fitness Enthusiast and Motivational Speaker.Aydian Dowling [Twitter]https://twitter.com/AydianDowlingAydian Dowling [Website]https://aydianethandowling.comALionsFears [You Tube]https://www.youtube.com/ALionsFearsHOST: Brandon CarmodyRadio Host, LGBTQ Activist, Piano Man, Actor and Musical Artist. I share my life, stories, news, politics, opinions, LGBTQ issues and thoughts. Brandon Carmody Radio [Guest Booking]https://goo.gl/iSQiH3Brandon Carmody Radio [Android App] https://goo.gl/AHBNxgBrandon Carmody Radio [iPhone App] https://goo.gl/pczQHnBrandon Carmody Radio - [Official Website]https://www.brandoncarmodyradio.comBrandon Carmody Radio - [iHeart Radio]https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brandon-carmody-radio-28550409/Brandon Carmody Radio - [Google Play] https://goo.gl/GHV8KLBrandon Carmody Radio - [Spreaker]https://www.spreaker.com/show/brandoncarmodyradioBrandon Carmody Radio [Tune In]https://tunein.com/radio/Brandon-Carmody-Radio-p1042220Brandon Carmody Radio [Twitter]https://twitter.com/brandonjcarmody

Once again, Kevin and Amelia tackle your questions surround love and romance with little to no real world experience in the matters of love or romance. LOLZ, am I right? And then transgender fitness model and social entrepreneur, Aydian Dowling, joins Kevin for a SUPER interesting and SUPER long conversation about life, body positivity, identity, doing what you're created to do, marriage, and more. Check out Aydian Dowling on his YouTube channel, youtube.com/alionsfear, and be sure to buy something neat from his clothing line, point5cc.com. … Be sure to follow Kevin on all the social medias, which you can connect to at theKevinGarcia.com, and be sure to rate this podcast in the iTunes store! ... Interview Background music provided by: Chris Zabriskie. Track "Out of the Skies, Under the Earth” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-tiny-revolution/donations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Life Lab: Mega Minds Building Mega Bodies empowers listeners be the best version of themselves through physical fitness and mental fitness on their individual path to achieving greatness. Co-hosts Jace and Lex examine the mind-body connection in live coaching sessions that pinpoint problems and strategies to overcome barriers that promote self care and positive change. Special Guest: Aydian Dowling  Aydian Dowling, founder of Point 5cc Clothing, is an FTM transgender activist from Long Island, New York. Aydian documented his own transition on YouTube (A Lions Fears) as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition.  In 2011, Aydian was chosen as one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated It Gets Better Project on MTV. 2011 also marked the year Aydian launched Point 5cchis clothing line, that caters to the fashion needs of transgender men, women and supporters. Aydian Dowling has gained world-wide recognition as the lead contender in Men’s Health Magazines’ search for the “Ultimate Men’s Health Guy” 2015.   Aydian was invited on “The Ellen Show” twice in 2015.First to discuss the contest and his transition where he gives an openly candid interview and dedicates his successes to the entire transgender community. Secondly to showcase the cover and feature of Mens Health Magazine. Aydian continues his mission to help others by giving back through services of his company point 5cc, answering hundreds of emails a month and documenting his ongoing transition on Instagram, FaceBook and YouTube.

Aydian Dowling, founder, is an FTM transgender activist from Long Island, New York.Aydian Dowling is an FTM transgender businessman/activist/model from Long Island, New York who is gaining world-wide recognition as the lead contender in Men’s Health Magazines’ search for the “Ultimate Men’s Health Guy” 2015. If chosen, Aydian, will be the first transgender person to be on the cover Men’s Health and break down the stereotypes of what defines a man. Aydian was invited on “The Ellen Show” to discuss the contest and his transition. He gives an openly candid interview and dedicates his successes to the entire transgender community. Aydian is the cover of FTM Magazines’ April 2015 edition and the feature of a nude photo shoot that has since gone viral. In 2011, Aydian and his then fiancé Jenilee, were featured on the Emmy nominated MTV special It Gets Better Project which highlights the excitement and challenges of planning an LGBT wedding. Aydian has been paving the way for the “T” in the LGBT community since his 2009 launch of Alionsfear, a Youtube documentary and advice channel. Don’t forget to check out Point5cc, his clothing line, that caters to the fashion needs of transgender men and women. Twenty percent of every purchase made goes into The Surgery Fund. In his free time, Aydian enjoys putting his culinary skills to use (he is also a pastry chef) and hiking with Jenilee.Point5cc.comTwitter/Instagram @Point5ccyoutube.com/alionsfearsTwitter @AydianDowlingInstagram @alionsfear

Aydian Dowling, founder of Point 5cc Clothing, is an FTM transgender activist from Long Island, New York. Aydian documented his own transition on YouTube as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes; as well as offer a support mechanism for others looking to transition. His YouTube channel, A Lions Fears, quickly became popular and, to date, has nearly 250 videos, reaches over 14,000 followers, and has more than 1.5 milllion views. In 2011, Aydian was chosen as one of three LGBT persons to have their stories showcased on the Emmy Nominated It Gets Better Project on MTV. Aydian and his now wife, Jenilee, spoke of their soon-to-be wedding and the challenges transgendered couples face when planning to wed. 2011 also marked the year Aydian launched Point 5cc.  Aydian has presented to his peers on the topic of “Masculinizing Your Body” at the 2013 Southern Comfort Conference in Atlanta, which followed his 2012 presentation on the topic of Emotional Transition. Aydian has also spoke at events such as FTM Fitcon, TDOR Long Island, TDOR Eugene, University of Oregon and Montana State University. Aydian continues his mission to help others by giving back through services of his company point 5cc, answering hundreds of emails a month and documenting his ongoing transition.