For people that know me, they may consider me to be a “healthy person” but in reality, most of my adult life I’ve teetered near the point of death, both literally and figuratively. Some might say what pushed me to this point was my battle with an eating disorder. In the past I would have…
“How do I become a public speaker?” This is a question that frequents my inbox. So often, in fact, that I decided a blog on this topic would be well utilized by inquiring minds and aspiring speakers. Let me begin with sharing a bit about my own background and how I became a public speaker,…
It is that time of year again, whether you actually celebrate the holidays being recognized or not, you are still surrounded by the messaging, school closings, days off (unless you work retail) and family gatherings. Depending on your family dynamic, this can either be an enjoyable experience, or the moments that you dread weeks before…
I have been very fortunate to have been asked into elementary, middle and high schools to conduct all-staff trainings on gender inclusion and working with transgender students. Currently the media is abuzz with the new law in California, AB 1266, which beginning January 1st, 2014 will grant transgender students, grades K – 12, equal rights…
There are a lot of things that can be extremely frustrating for transgender individuals who are considering, seeking or beginning a transition. Finding a therapist is one of them. Before I go further, I want to say I am pro-therapy. To me, therapy is different than the mental health assessment that is described in the…
On Jan 25 and 26 of this week, Ryan and his memoir will be traveling to Peabody, MA to make an appearance at the longest running transgender conference in the US, called First Event. Ryan will be conducting two presentations: On Friday from 1 to 2:20 pm he will present, Body Transformation: Finding Peace with Change and Genetics. This…